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Rating
4.6from
This podcast has
128 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Dan Nash and Owain ZerilliExplicit
No
Date created
2022/09/02
Latest episode
2026/11/11
Average duration
71 min.
Release period
8 days
Description
This podcast is all about getting sport science research out into the public domain. We cover what we do and don't know regarding all topics related to endurance running performance and, more importantly, how can we use this information to make ourselves healthier and faster runners! Your hosts are Dr Dan Osborn-Nash, 2:12 marathon runner and sport physiologist for Welsh Athletics and Welsh Triathlon, and Owain Zerilli, MSc student exploring the effects of heat on EPO release and 2:38 marathon runner
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Youtubers talking science; the good, the bad, and the ugly
2026/11/11
Dan & Owain dive into the world of running YouTube, to see what they have to say about some of the topics that the podcast covers!
Thresholds, running economy and lab testing are on the plate today...
Paula Radcliffe Paper
Breaking-2 Paper
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The latest in hot bath research
2026/11/04
Dan & Owain take a deep dive into a recent bath paper, with some familiar authors...
A 45 min bout of hot-water immersion induces transient plasma volume contraction without a detectable increase in circulating erythropoietin
Owain talks us through his paper looking at the effect of a single bath on blood markers and plasma volume! They then talk through applying the data and what we might see next in bath research!
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Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
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Breaking down Dan's PhD
2026/10/28
Dan's PhD is referenced on a lot of episodes, so we've finally given it an episode. Investigating the impact to a number of biomarkers, and the impact of a specific genotype, on endurance running - Dan talks us through the challenges and outcomes of 4 years of work and research!
The full 150-page thesis!
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
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How to avoid illness this winter
2026/10/21
Colds and illnesses are creeping in to our lives in the Northern Hemisphere, so Dan & Owain talk through some evidence-based ways to avoid getting ill this winter.
Let us know if there's anything we missed on our list!
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
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The science of recovery (in 2026)
2026/10/14
Dan & Owain talk through a popular recent meta analysis, looking into recovery strategies.
The paper uses a network meta analysis - which we talk through - before getting into the evidence of recovery strategies for elite athletes, an important caveat.
No spoilers on what does and doesn't work, but check out the paper here!
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
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Lab-testing the shoe that broke two hours
2026/10/07
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 Evo Pro 3 - the shoe that took Sawe and Kejelcha to sub-2 marathons!
They talk through shoe testing protocols, the results, and how to go about applying the data!
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
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From Lab to Start Line: Building a 2:09 Marathon Blueprint
2026/09/30
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 starting point isn't ideal. A new addition to the family meant a light summer of training, so before writing a single session, we went to the Sport Physiology Hub at Cardiff Met to find out exactly where my physiology stands right now.
In this episode, we go through that lab data in detail and show how it becomes the blueprint for the build ahead. We cover:
What the test results reveal about my current fitness and what they mean for the marathonHow I use the data to set and tightly control time spent in each intensity domainWhy I'm using a block periodisation approach to target specific physiological characteristics one at a timeHow the plan comes together over the next 22 weeks
This is a real-world case study in applying a science-based, evidence-led approach to marathon training, from the lab to the start line. Whether you're chasing a PB of your own or just want to understand how physiology translates into a training plan, this one is for you.
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
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REDS & Running Social Media - with Sian Secc
2026/09/23
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 the series of episodes about body weight and its relationship with running performance, Sian talks us through the consequences of an energy imbalance, along with tips on spotting and treating this!
Sian (instagram)
REDs Flags (instagram)
Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) Syndrome Exist? - PMC
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
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Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
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Understanding body composition - with Dr James Fleming
2026/09/16
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 space.
James is a lecturer at St Mary's University, with experience in nutrition and body composition. He's also hosting an Adolescent Athlete Conference in June 2027. Drop him an email if you're interested in attending ([email protected])
Thanks for the support!
Research mentioned:
Fuel for the Work Required: A Theoretical Framework for Carbohydrate Periodization and the Glycogen Threshold Hypothesis - PMC
Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refueling Reduces Body Mass without Altering Training-Associated Performance Improvement - PMC
2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) | British Journal of Sports Medicine
Review of the scientific rationale, development and validation of the International Olympic Committee Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Clinical Assessment Tool: V.2 (IOC REDs CAT2)—by a subgroup of the IOC consensus on REDs | British Journal of Sports Medicine
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
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A deep dive into New Zealand blackcurrants & the heat
2026/09/09
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 applying research in the supplement space, and the evidence that exists for blackcurrants and other supplements on the market.
Blackcurrants Meta Analysis
NZBCs and heat shock proteins
NZBCs and the Marathon des Sables
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
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Your guide to getting lab testing
2026/09/02
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 equal, and having seen more bad tests, Dan & Owain talk through what you should be looking for from a lab test.
Send us in your tests and we might do an episode talking through some of the bad ones soon!
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
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Summer Q&A
2026/08/26
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 Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
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Patreon highlights!
2026/08/19
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 some of the best content on our patreon from the last 8 months; paper breakdowns, training talk (road to Valencia continued), interviews, road to London, and more behind the scenes content.
Hope you enjoy - and we'll be back next week!
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
The future of sport science?
2026/08/12
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, nutrition & technology, and what they think might be different (or stay the same) in 5 years time.
What do you think we might be doing in 2031?
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
Weight & Performance: Finding the Balance
2026/08/05
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 subject through the lens of a fantastic case study by Trent Stellingwerff, they discuss the importance of weight and body composition, and share some thoughts about when you might want to think about this yourself.
Thanks for the support as always!
Josh Kerr article
Trent Stellingwerff case study
Eating disorder systematic review
The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!
Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement.
Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site.
You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
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