Maximum Mileage Running Podcast
"Welcome to the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast – 'Real Chat for Real Runners.'
Join your hosts, Nick Hancock, a UESCA and UK Athletics certified running coach, and Faye Johnson, a UK Athletics running coach and Level 4 PT, and Matt Scarsbrook, Soft Tissue expert and one of Nick's own coached clients, on an epic journey into the world of marathon and ultramarathon running!
Our mission? To deliver professional insights, training tips, and inspiring stories to everyday runners. Whether you're trying to squeeze in miles around a hectic lifestyle or lacing up your shoes for the first ultra of many, we're here to sort you out.
But it's not all sweat and blisters; we bring the humour too. Expect laughs, no-holds-barred discussions, and even the occasional F-bomb. We're real people talking about real running experiences - the triumphs, the challenges, and the unforgettable moments that make every mile worth it.
The Maximum Mileage Running Podcast is for those who love to run long, run strong, and have a good laugh along the way. Subscribe now and make every run count."
Episodes
35 episodes
Supplementation for Runners!
In this episode, Nick talks through his "supplement stack" and why he takes these specific supplements!Supplements for running are all the rage and it can be a real minefield of what is good and what is snake oil!
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:04:59
S2E11 Goal Setting with Coach Faye
New Year, New You, right? You're going to turn over a new leaf, pick up a new hobby, fit in more exercise, run every race that's advertised on your TikTok and start that über specific diet you've seen on instagram. And then 48 hours...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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59:12
S2E10 Training For Different Distances
It's 2025 and we're hitting the trails and roads hard! In this episode, Matt being the nosy bugger that he is, wants to know what other people have in their training sessions. Because frankly, the nitty gritty of what a 5K r...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:05:52
S2E9 Xmas Tech for Runners
It's moving ever closer to that festive time of year, plus the questionable discount period of Black Friday, so what better time to get a bit nerdy over the type of tech designed for and marketed towards runners? With such a huge range of...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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52:53
S2E8 - Let us introduce our Sole Mate
This week Nick and Faye are delighted to be joined by Paul Thomas, owner of actual, real life, bricks & mortar running store Sole Mate, based in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and right on the door step of som...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:10:10
S2E7 - A Nutritional Hot Seat with Harvey Fortis
Aaannd, like the proverbial boomerang, we're back again!Yes, we know it's been another bit of a break but we're getting some rhythm back, promise! To that end we start by introducing Matt, who joins Nick and Faye as co-host, bring...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:51:03
S2E6 - Jen and Sim Benson, authors of the book Smart Running!
We are BACK!Faye and Nick catch up after having had a wee break from podcasting! Then a good chinwag with Jen and Sim Benson, authors of the book 'Smart Running' who discuss their background in running and coaching, the impact of techno...
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56:10
S2E5 - Frank Wainwright Tells Us All About His "Big Toe"!!
SummaryFrank Wainwright shares his journey into ultra running, the community, and his charitable efforts. He discusses his experiences with extreme events like the Tunnel Ultra and the Brathay 10 in 10, highlighting the physical ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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47:19
S2E4 - Nick and Faye talk about the "delightful" British weather and running in it, plus they dive into their recent races at Winter Trail, Coed Y Brenin and Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme!
SummaryIn this episode, Nick and Faye discuss the current weather conditions and the challenges of running in the rain and their coaching tip of the week is encouraging runners to embrace training in bad weather to build resilience.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:22
S2E3: Does strength training prevent running injury??? with Dr. Rich Blagrove
SummaryThe conversation discusses a recent research study on exercise-based injury prevention in endurance runners. The study found that there is no significant positive effect of exercise-based prevention programs on redu...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:55
S2E2 - The HOTSEAT! Our athletes quiz us on nutrition for running, menopause, recovery strategies, pacing long runs, and much more!
SummaryThe conversation covers topics such as lack of appetite during training, managing nutrition during menopause, recovery strategies, pacing long runs, fasted training, mobility work, and fueling with gels. The convers...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:02:50
S2E1: Andy Grant - Couch to 100KM! Plus... WE ARE BACK FOR 2024!
WELCOME BACK!!SummaryIn this episode, Nick and Faye discuss their return to the podcast and upcoming races and training plans. They also provide a personal update and share their thoughts on ice baths. The hosts read revi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:26:30
#23 David Miller - The Perfect Shot: Delving into Ultra Photography
Want to uncover the secrets behind capturing the perfect race shot? Hear the inspiring journey of David Miller, from a passionate runner to a renowned sports photographer. Discover how his love for running and an unexpected gift of a DSLR camer...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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46:59
#22 Chelsea Creak - Golden Trail Series UK Winner 2023 chats with Faye!
In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, Faye interviews Chelsea Creak, recent women's champion of the UK/Netherlands Golden Trail Series. Part 1 - Ultra Trail SnowdoniaNick did the 55K distance at UTS th...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:19:42
#21 Dr. Richard Blagrove: Strength Training for Runners - How to lift your performance!
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr Richard Blagrove, senior lecturer in sport and exercise physiology at Loughborough University. They dive into the nitty-gritty details of strength training for runners.Richard explains how adding heav...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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51:41
#20 Holly Stables - how to run a marathon... and not!
In this episode, Nick welcomes his own coach and good friend, Holly Stables onto the podcast and talks all things marathon!Holly is a former "pro" (she doesn't like that word!) marathon runner and sheds light on her pro career, some of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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53:28
#19 Mike James AKA TheEndurancePhysio - The importance of proper rest and recovery for runners!
We had a great chat with Mike James AKA TheEndurancePhysio about all things rest and recovery!Key Moments:Mike shares how rest is an active part of training, not something passive. It prepares you for upcoming sessions....
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:23:22
#18 Nick Hancock... Meet our very own Head Coach!
In an episode that tugs pretty hard on the heartstrings, Faye interviews Nick Hancock, founder and Head Coach at Maximum MileageKey Moments:Nick shares how running literally saved his life during a period of severe depressio...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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56:08
#17 Marcus Weedon - Pushing through degenerative back disease to run fast and long!
In this episode, Nick had the pleasure of chatting with one of his long-time coached athletes, Marcus Weedon!Marcus has a degenerative back condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis, but despite this, he pushes through and uses running as...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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41:46
#16 The Hotseat: Steven Winrow, Performance Nutritionist - How to Fuel Your Running!
Unlock the secrets to fueling your body for maximum running performance with our expert guest, Steven Winrow. As a multi-academically qualified nutritionist from Winrow Performance, Steven lays out the facts about how our bodies use energy and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:02:50
#15: James Scott - Can you complete a 145-mile Ultramarathon on just 3 days training per week?
Ever felt the thrill of crossing a marathon finish line? Then you'll surely resonate with our guest, James Scott, an accomplished runner whose ultra feats include the Race to Stones 100K and the Kenneth and Avon Canal Race. This episode is brim...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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46:25
#14: Rick Prince - Raising the Bar in Educating Running Coaches
Ever wondered why there's such a vast range of coaching knowledge in the fitness industry? Our guest, Rick Prince, founder of United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), unwraps this mystery. With 20 years in the fitness industry and a st...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:57
#13 Faye Johnson: Meet our very own Faye! Coaching, Competing, and Women in Running!
Meet our very own Faye Johnson!Faye is a coach here at Maximum Mileage and she brings a unique set of skills and perspective, as well as a massive dose of just being ace!! We love Faye at MM and you will too!We don't stop at Fay...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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47:39
#12: Beth Pascall - Western States Winner 2021: A Journey of Perseverance, Balance, and Hope
Have you ever wondered how a world-class ultra-marathon runner and a paediatrician find balance? Meet our guest, Beth Pascall, winner of the Western States 100 in 2021... an embodiment of grit, tenacity, and perseverance. She unpacks her journe...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:27
#11: Marcus Willday, Torq Performance Director - A Deep Dive into Marathon Fueling Strategies
Are you prepared to revolutionize your performance during marathons or ultra-marathons? Our guest for this episode is Marcus Willday, the Performance Director at Torq Fitness, one of the leading endurance nutrition companies in the world... Mar...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:00:51