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The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon

by John Starrett

Strava group: https://www.strava.com/clubs Open Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1119827 John's one of the most successful online running coaches on the planet. He has a background in journalism and is the founder of Stazza's Stable: a global running community. John coaches a broad range of runners: beginners through elites (national, European, and Olympic standard). He cuts through the flummery, misinformation, and plethora of platitudinous pap pushed out by influencers. In an entertaining format, he sates runners' cravings for knowledge.

Latest episodes

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Fantastic free gift for all listeners - a running novella

In this episode, I give a free gift to all listeners: a novella about running the marathon. I also read three key extracts from the novella.

Mar 16
24 min

ZEUS SPOKE. I LISTENED

Zues speaks to the world famous Stablemaster...

Mar 6
26 min

THE BIG INTERVIEW

In this episode I answer coaching questions. Link to Stazza's Stable Certified Online Run Coaching Course https://the-stazza-running-coach.kit.com/signup

Feb 24
30 min

The Method Behind the Madness: My Coaching Blueprint

After four decades of coaching and guiding over 832 runners to sub-3-hour marathons, I open the vault on the training philosophy that's become the foundation of Stazza's

Feb 7
1 h 23 min

Turning Forrest Gump into an Olympian

In this episode, we look at how turn Forrest into an Olympian and you can follow the process.

Oct 20 2025
24 min

Ken Graham - 3:08 to 2:58 in 10 months

Introducing my Business Manager Samy and Ken Graham's 10 min PB over the marathon in 10 months.

Oct 6 2025
21 min

Breaking down the leap from sub-elite to elite marathon running (2:25 → 2:10)

In this episode we take a deep dive into how to transition from Sub Elite to Elite, using to real life case studies.

Aug 23 2025
30 min

THE BIG INTERVIEW - THIS A BANGER

In this episode my guest gives excellent advice for start-up coached, developing coaches, and coaches at capacity to help scale. He also gives advice in a broader fashion

Aug 10 2025
33 min

Stazza's Stable Masterclass

In this episode, CEO of RNT (Akash Vaghela) interviews me. This is a deep dive into my whole training philosophy.

Aug 2 2025
1 h 39 min

The Incredible rise and fall and rise of Stablemate Akash The Skinny Terminator

In this episode we look at the incredible rise and fall and rise of Stablemate Akash The Terminator. email: stazzastable1965@gmail.com WhatsApp: 00353 83 0435669 Insta

Jul 26 2025
24 min

Why and how to become an online running coach

In this episode, we look at why and how to become a world class running coach. We also explain the new Stazza's Stable coaching group. For information about the Certifie

Jul 20 2025
22 min

Super Shoe Winners and 10 most common running injuries

In this episode, I announce the two winners of the super shoes and take a dive into the 10 most common running injuries. Contact me: stazzastable1965@gmail.com WhatsAp

May 30 2025
38 min

Season 5 Irish Spice Bags, Trolls, and Moving forward

Intro to season 5 and how we're moving forward. SM Coaching course to: 00353 83 043 5669 stazzas_stable (insta) John Starrett (Facebook) stazzastable1965@gmail.com (

May 23 2025
27 min

STAZZA'S CERTIFIED ONLINE RUNNING COACH COURSE

An overview of the Stazza certified online running coach course. DM me "ONLINE" to register your interest: WhatsApp - 00353 83 043 5669 Insta. - stazza's_stable Faceb

Apr 19 2025
28 min

Sarah Cox 3:36 down to 3:11 in four months

This episode focuses on Stablemate Sarah Cox's incredible jump from 3:36 down to 3:11 in just four months. We look ADHD, creatine, work stress, sleep, and injury managem

Mar 22 2025
31 min

The Wisdom of Feel: Transcending Data Through Intuitive Running

In this episode, I read chapter 3 from my manuscript The Art of the Marathon. The chapter counterbalances Chapter 2 (The Science Beneath the Art: Understanding Physiologi

Mar 7 2025
41 min

Intro and Chapter 1 from The Art of the Marathon

In this episode, I read the intro and chapter 1 from 'The Art of the Marathon'.

Feb 28 2025
42 min

1:42 HM to 68 HM in two years - how we're doing it...

In this episode I answer your questions through a case studying , looking at Bori Levin's journey over two years from 1:42 HM down to 68' HM.

Feb 21 2025
36 min

HILLS ARE THE PILLS

In this episode we look at all things hills.

Feb 13 2025
29 min

STAZZA'S SUPER POWERS: 4HR- 3HR MARATHON IN ONE YEAR

In this episode, we look at my super powers and how to get a new runner from a 4hr marathon down to 3hrs in one year.

Feb 7 2025
26 min

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