The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast

Lab-testing the shoe that broke two hours

Dan & Owain are back with another spreadsheet to talk through! This time, they've been in the lab putting some super shoes through their paces; including the new Adidas

From Lab to Start Line: Building a 2:09 Marathon Blueprint

In February 2026, I ran 2:11:49 at the Seville Marathon. Now, 22 weeks out from Seville 2027, I'm going after a lifetime ambition: breaking 2:10 for the first time. The

REDS & Running Social Media - with Sian Secc

Dan & Owain are joined by Sian Seccombe (Sian Secc on socials) to talk about body weight, REDS and social media, especially nutrition social media! A third instalment in

Understanding body composition - with Dr James Fleming

Following the recent episode about body weight, Dan & Owain interview Dr James Fleming about body composition and the work of an applied practitioner in the nutrition spa

A deep dive into New Zealand blackcurrants & the heat

Dan & Owain take a deep dive into New Zealand blackcurrants and anthocyanins, specifically looking at their possible benefit in the heat. They also critically discuss app

Your guide to getting lab testing

In the last few years, lab testing has exploded as an industry - expanding beyond a few universities offering tests in their laboratory. Unfortunately not all tests are e

Summer Q&A

Dan & Owain answer more of your questions! Peptides, thresholds, best running experiences and female research all feature heavily in our summer Q&A! The Physiology of En

Patreon highlights!

In case you missed it, Dan & his wife Jemima welcomed Betsi into the world last week - and we've taken a week off of recording. This week's episode is a compilation of

The future of sport science?

Dan & Owain get their prediction hats on, and discuss where they think the future of sport science is heading. Along with some fun suggestions, they discuss training, nut

Weight & Performance: Finding the Balance

Dan & Owain dive into a taboo area of endurance sports, one that has returned as a discussion point following Josh Kerr's mile world record - weight. Tackling the subje

Lactate Gels: A Fad or the Future?

The endurance sport world is buzzing with discussion about lactate gels. From powering Yomif Kejelcha to a 1:59 marathon (maybe), and Tadej Pogacar to another Tour de Fra

The science of altitude - with James Barber

Dan and Owain finally discuss altitude on the podcast! They're joined by James Barber, Lead Performance Specialist at The Altitude Centre and a PhD candidate at Anglia R

Tymewear - the next step in wearables? With founder Arnar Larusson

Dan & Owain chat to the founder of Tymewear, Arnar Larusson. Tymewear is a heart rate monitor with a built in ventilation measurement device, that offers ventilatory da

What can runners learn from cyclists? With Marinus Petersen

Dan & Owain chat to former professional cyclist Marinus Petersen. Marinus raced competitively in France, after studying sport science at Loughborough University. He's rec

Taurine - the supplement to beat the heat?

Dan & Owain talk through Taurine - well known to anyone that drinks Red Bull or Monster, but a supplement that may improve your performance in the heat! Is there a good

Can AI replace your running coach?

Following the launch of a Claude and Strava integration, Dan & Owain put their livelihoods on the line and test the protocol! A range of questions was put to Claude to

All about HRV - with Marco Altini

Dan & Owain are joined by a leading voice on HRV, Marco Altini. Marco has worked on HRV, both the physiology behind the measure and applying the data in day to day life f

Will tilting your bed make you run faster? (and how to critically analyse a paper)

Dan & Owain talk through a recent paper that's hit the mainstream - suggesting that tilting your bed may increase haemoglobin mass. It's a catchy premise, but they talk

Your guide to beating the heat!

Dan & Owain talk about heat acclimation now that we've reached summer in the Northern Hemisphere! Different from haematological adaptations, the guys talk through some o

Anaerobic Capacity: Training Beyond the Red Line

Dan & Owain talk about an often misunderstood, or overstated area of endurance physiology - anaerobic capacity. A number of energy systems play a part in endurance perfo