A Runner’s Life

The Hardest Miles: Rose Harvey on Injury and Starting Again

In this short conversation recorded at the new Puma store in Oxford Street, I sit down with Rose Harvey to talk honestly about returning from injury. We cover the mental

More Than a Finish Line: Lessons from Building a Race in Just 3 Months

Today’s episode is a short, personal debrief on one of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever been part of launching a race from scratch in under three months. It’s been

Leon 'Sweets' Lewis - The Boston-London Marathon Double and Running across Jamaica #199

In this episode, I chat with Leon 'Sweets' Lewis about his upcoming challenge: racing the Boston and London Marathons back-to-back. Leon also shares his plans to run acro

Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us,” & Why Haters Can Win: A Day in the Life of a Race Director #198

With race day just around the corner on March 16, 2025, at Victoria Park, we’re in full prep mode! In this episode, I take a lighthearted look at the Kendrick Lamar Not L

A Day in the Life of a Race Director: The Highs & Lows of Building the Hackney Legacy Half #197

What does it really take to bring a brand-new race to life? In this episode, race director Marcus Brown takes you behind the scenes of the Hackney Legacy Half Marathon, s

Running for a Purpose: Pete Cooper’s Mission to Make Coaching Accessible #196

Pete Cooper, Co-Founder of Coopah, turned personal tragedy into a mission to transform lives through running. From pioneering marathon challenges in lockdown to founding

Behind the Marathon with NYC Race Director Ted Metellus #195

Join us for a conversation with Ted Metellus, the race director of the New York City Marathon. In this episode, Ted shares his personal journey and the pivotal moments th

Berlin Marathon Recap: The Missed Target, The Secondary Win, and the Road in Between #194

In this episode, I give a no-holds-barred account of my fifth Berlin Marathon experience. I came into the race with a specific goal in mind—didn’t hit it—but I managed to

Rio Marathon met Black Jesus and the Moment Marcus & Rob Went Too Far #193

In this episode, Phil recaps his adventure at the Rio De Janeiro Marathon, sharing highlights of the culture, the race, and a mishap even his 'Black Jesus' powers couldn'

How to run a sub 2:50 marathon with Sam Sutherland - Chasing a Marathon PR #192

I've achieved eight sub-three-hour marathons, yet my personal best has stood for years. This series documents my journey to set a new record at the 2024 Berlin Marathon.

Chasing a Marathon PR - Thinking for Yourself in Training #191

In this episode, I play devil's advocate to the advice I shared previously about setting up a marathon training plan. While there's a lot of well-meaning guidance availab

Chasing a Marathon PR - Crafting Your Perfect Marathon Training Plan #190

I've completed eight sub-three-hour marathons, yet my personal record has remained untouched for several years. Join me on my quest to set a new personal record at the 20

Chasing a Marathon PR - How Biggie Smalls Boosts My Speed #189

At present I’ve run eight sub three hour marathons, and my marathon PR is several years old. In this series join me on my quest for a new personal record at the 2024 Berl

Drama at the Boston Marathon Medical Tent, Drake vs. Kendrick, and the London Marathon Recap - #188

Welcome to our latest episode, where things get real, raw, and Rated R. If you're ready to laugh until you cry, buckle up because this is the podcast you've been waiting

Chasing the Unicorn - Boston Marathon Live at Main Stage - #188

Listen to this exclusive recording from our live session at the Boston Marathon Main Stage on Saturday, April 13th, at 9:15 a.m. Join Marcus Brown, Philip King, and Rober

Marathon Prep & Team Meb Keflezighi 10: Behind the Scenes - #187

Join us for a candid chat as we gear up for the Boston Marathon. Rob, Phil, and I share our latest training updates, despite the challenges life throws our way, including

Boston Marathon Blueprint: 3 Race Strategies for Your Personal Best with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - #186

Welcome to the Boston Marathon Mastery mini-series where I'm joined by my coach Matt Fox, a 2:20 marathoner, and Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marathoner and 8-time Boston finishe

Tokyo Marathon Showdown: Kipchoge vs. CJ - Who Rocked the Jordan’s Better? #185

In this episode of A Runner’s Life podcast, Corey, Phillip, Rob, and yours truly talk about the Tokyo Marathon 2024, where Kipchoge took on the course in style with his J

Boston Marathon Mastery with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - Hill Training #184

Welcome to the Boston Marathon Mastery mini-series where I'm joined by my coach Matt Fox, a 2:20 marathoner, and Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marathoner and 8-time Boston finishe

Stress Management & Finding Your Running Why's - Boston Marathoners Round Table #183

In this episode of A Runner’s Life podcast, Corey, Phillip, Rob, and yours truly talk about stress management in our training, and uncover the deeper reasons behind why w