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Mizen to Malin, Episode 5: Silent Supper at the Monastery 🤫 Colin, Andrew and Matt are back with the idiot’s guide to running across Ireland. We pick up straight from Part 04 on Day 4, with 100 miles done and Matt’s shin setting the pace. Dinner is the first McDonald’s of the trip, and we try to solve the mystery of James, the crewman nobody ever sees eat, who somehow always has your bottles filled, a new flavour of crisps and a perfectly warm Pot Noodle ready. Then we arrive at Glenstal Abbey. We’re full of burgers, we’ve been on the road for almost 12 hours in the heat, and we’re told our places are set for… a silent supper. Andrew fake-sips tea for the whole meal, Colin the vegan eats goat’s cheese to be polite, a monk reads aloud about gruesome gothic paintings, and then someone drops a fork. James may never recover. On Day 5 the monks pack us a road breakfast and Colin goes all out for 1,000 Instagram followers (Andrew and Matt go live from the abbey car park just to rub it in). There’s postcard Irish countryside, ice cubes under hats, new blisters, a shoe confession (“only took me 350 miles to learn I was in the wrong shoe”) and some very serious awkward family photos at a cemetery. We finish with a teaser for Colin’s special recovery evening. Support the run: www.msrunsireland.com Follow the idiots: Instagram: @idiotsgorunning Facebook: Idiots Go Running TikTok: @idiotsgorunning Website: idiotsgorunning.com Edited & Produced by Colin Goodman. #IdiotsGoRunning #MizenToMalin #MSRunsIreland #RunningWithMS #RunningPodcast #IrishRunning #UltraRunning #EnduranceRunning #RunningAdventure

Mizen to Malin, Episode 4: Scorchers, Ice Missions & 100 Miles 🧊 Colin, Andrew and Matt are back with the idiot’s guide to running across Ireland. We pick up halfway through Day 3 leaving Mill Street, just as the first scorcher hits. Matt explains what a heatwave does to someone with MS (“I do feel like I know how kryptonite makes Superman feel”), which kicks off an all-out mission for ice. James finds the pub shut, Colin somehow walks out with the biggest bag of ice in Ireland, and it ends in an ice-lolly lightsaber fight. Day 3 finishes at 35.1 miles, our biggest day yet. Then comes a night in a far-too-fancy Charleville Hotel room, an ice bath for Matt’s heel, and Andrew v. the recovery boots. Day 4 brings early starts, eating on the move, a castle nobody saw and a lot of wreaths. Then we hit 100 miles right outside the Chill-a-Bean café, whose owner ran the route in a relay a week earlier and treated us to free coffee, while Colin was very much busting for the toilet. Add our first road karaoke, a new shin injury for Matt, and seven more days to go. Support the run: www.msrunsireland.com Follow the idiots: Instagram: @idiotsgorunning Facebook: Idiots Go Running TikTok: @idiotsgorunning Website: idiotsgorunning.com Edited & Produced by Colin Goodman. #IdiotsGoRunning #MizenToMalin #MSRunsIreland #RunningWithMS #RunningPodcast #IrishRunning #UltraRunning #EnduranceRunning #RunningAdventure

Mizen to Malin, Episode 3: Mill Street to… Mill Street 🤦‍♂️ Colin, Andrew and Matt are back with the idiot’s guide to running across Ireland. We pick up on day three in Mill Street and somehow get ourselves all the way back to Mill Street. Plenty of effort. Familiar scenery. We talk Ryan Number One getting lost in the hills, windmills, and our route through the mountains—where “are we sure this is the way?” becomes an increasingly reasonable question. Meanwhile, a Garmin watch breaks down, apparently deciding it didn’t sign up for this either. There’s also chat about Celine and Andrew’s best “What’s up, guys?” Because when your navigation is questionable, at least your entrance can be confident. Expect running adventures, mountain miles, dodgy directions and the usual nonsense from Idiots Go Running. Whether you’re into Mizen to Malin, ultrarunning, trail running, endurance challenges or three lads explaining how it all went sideways, you’re in the right place. Follow the idiots:Instagram: @idiotsgorunningFacebook: Idiots Go RunningTikTok: @idiotsgorunningWebsite: idiotsgorunning.com Edited & Produced by Colin Goodman. #IdiotsGoRunning #MizenToMalin #RunningPodcast #IrishRunning #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #EnduranceRunning #RunningAdventure

MIZEN TO MALIN — PART 02: MIZEN HEAD TO MILLSTREET The Mizen to Malin adventure begins. In Part 01, we leave Mizen Head and battle through the opening three days of our 350-mile journey across Ireland. By the end of Day 03, we’ve made it to our B&B in Millstreet — tired, sore and beginning to understand just how enormous this challenge really is. Two runners with MS. One brilliant support crew. A Guinness World Record attempt—and a long road still ahead. This is the honest, unpolished story of MS Runs Ireland: the running, the exhaustion, the laughs and the people helping us keep moving north. Support the journey:www.msrunsireland.com Follow the madness:@idiotsgorunning @Colin Goodman #MSRunsIreland #MizenToMalin #IdiotsGoRunning #RunningWithMS #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness #UltraRunning #IrelandRunning #CharityRun #GuinnessWorldRecord #TwoIdiotsOneIsland #WeMove

DAY 00… THE ROAD TO MIZEN Today is not a running day. Today is the chaos before the chaos. Cars packed. Kit everywhere. Food boxes loaded. Chargers hopefully remembered. First aid packed like we are opening a small pharmacy. Coffee ready. Nerves very much kicking in. We are making our way to Mizen Head, the very bottom of Ireland, where this whole ridiculous, beautiful adventure begins. Tomorrow we start running from Mizen to Malin. Around 350 miles. Two runners with MS. One massive challenge. A Guinness World Record attempt. A nightly podcast. A crew held together by caffeine, kindness and probably Haribo. This journey is about MS, hope, research, friendship, and showing what can still be possible when life throws something massive at you. Tonight we sleep near the start line. Tomorrow… we move. Support the run: www.msrunsireland.com Follow the madness:@idiotsgorunning #MSRunsIreland #MizenToMalin #IdiotsGoRunning #RunningWithMS #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness #MSResearch #CharityRun #UltraRunning #IrelandRunning #MizenHead #MalinHead #GuinnessWorldRecord #GWR #TwoIdiotsOneIsland #WeMove #WhatCanBeDone

In the final episode of Chasing Nick, Colin takes on the big one: trying to break 3 hours at the Belfast Marathon. After weeks of structured marathon training, speed work, threshold sessions, long runs, taper madness, pacing talk, race nerves and questionable decisions, it all comes down to race day. This episode is the final chapter in the sub-3 marathon journey with Nick — the running coach. From the early training blocks to the final attempt, Chasing Nick has followed the highs, doubts, lessons and reality of trying to turn a big running goal into something real. Did Colin beat 3 hours? Not quite. But this episode is about more than a finish time. It’s about what marathon training teaches you, why pacing matters, how quickly a race can change, and why sometimes the real win is coming out the other side ready for even bigger adventures. In this final farewell episode, we talk about: The Belfast Marathon race-day experienceWhat went right and what went wrongThe reality of chasing a sub-3 marathonPacing, pressure and race executionWhat Colin learned from structured marathon trainingWhy the journey mattered more than the clockSaying goodbye to Chasing NickLooking ahead to 100 miles and the 350-mile Mizen to Malin runA huge thank you to Nick — the running coach for guiding the chaos, giving the advice, and somehow agreeing to help an idiot chase a sub-3 marathon. This may be the end of Chasing Nick… …but the idiots are not finished yet. Next up: 100 miles, then 350 miles across Ireland for MS. Listen to Idiots Go Running for honest running stories, marathon training chat, ultra running adventures, endurance mistakes, and the ridiculous reality of normal people chasing abnormal goals. marathon training, sub-3 marathon, Belfast Marathon, running coach, speed work, threshold training, long runs, endurance running, ultra running, trail running, race day, marathon pacing, running podcast, running motivation, MS Runs Ireland, Mizen to Malin, Idiots Go Running.

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we chat about what actually goes into building a ridiculous endurance event like MS Runs Ireland — our 350-mile run from Mizen Head to Malin Head. Crewmen, accommodation, sponsors, merch, route planning, fundraising, logistics, panic, spreadsheets… and somehow, Colin has ended up being called the race director. Which is terrifying for everyone involved. We talk about the behind-the-scenes work that turns a mad running idea into something that almost looks like a real event. In this episode, we cover: Building the MS Runs Ireland challengePlanning a 350-mile run across IrelandMulti-day ultra running logisticsCrew, support vehicles and accommodationLong-distance running preparationSponsors, merch and event brandingUltra marathon mindset and planningFundraising through endurance runningDoes being organised makes us any less stupid... it does not.This is another honest, funny and slightly chaotic look behind the scenes as the team gets closer to the start line. - Follow the journey: MS Runs IrelandIdiots Go Running#RunningPodcast #UltraRunning #UltraMarathon #TrailRunning #RoadRunning #LongDistanceRunning #EnduranceRunning #EnduranceAthlete #MarathonTraining #UltraTraining #RunningCommunity #RunningMotivation #RunIreland #IrishRunning #MizenToMalin #MSRunsIreland #MultipleSclerosisAwareness #CharityRun #RunForMS #FundraisingRun #AdventureRunning #MultiDayUltra #MultiDayRunning #350Miles #RacePlanning #CrewSupport #SupportCrew #RunningJourney #RunningLife #RunningGoals

This week on Idiots Go Running, it’s the last Chasing Nick episode before Belfast Marathon — and somehow, we’ve made it to taper week without fully falling apart. In this episode, we chat with Nick — the running coach about the full marathon training process, what a proper training block should look like, and what happens when the hard work is done and the taper begins. 🏃‍♂️ Marathon training blocks What actually happens during a marathon build, why the weeks are structured the way they are, and how the body adapts over time. 🧠 Taper week explained What tapering is, why runners suddenly feel weird, tired, heavy, emotional or convinced they’ve lost all fitness overnight. 🍝 What to eat during taper week How to fuel properly before a marathon, what to avoid, and why this is not the week to suddenly become a brand-new person with brand-new food ideas. 🎒 Marathon prep Race kit, pacing, gels, hydration, logistics, nerves, sleep, toilet panic, and all the tiny details that suddenly feel life-or-death three days before race day. ☕ Marathon morning breakfast What to eat before the marathon, when to eat it, how to keep it simple, and why your stomach deserves a calm morning, not a surprise buffet. This is a proper marathon episode for anyone training for a marathon, chasing a PB, aiming for sub-3, preparing for Belfast Marathon, or just wondering why taper week makes runners act completely unhinged. Part of the Chasing Nick series with Nick — the running coach, following the build-up to marathon day. Hosted and produced by Colin Goodman. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. 🌐 idiotsgorunning.com 📱 Follow us: @IdiotsGoRunning #MarathonTraining #MarathonTaper #TaperWeek #BelfastMarathon #MarathonPrep #RaceDayBreakfast #MarathonNutrition #RunningCoach #RunningPodcast #MarathonPodcast #Sub3Marathon #MarathonFuelling #LongRunTraining #RaceDayPrep #MarathonPacing #RunningTips #EnduranceRunning #MarathonRunner #IdiotsGoRunning #ChasingNick

Strange Running Habits: Pre, During & Post Run! What weird things do runners do before, during, and after a run? In this episode of Idiots Go Running, Colin Goodman, Andrew Goodman, Matt Knaggs and Nick Weston get into the strange little habits that come with running life. From pre-run toilet plans and race morning routines, to mid-run quirks like Matt playing drums and air guitar while running, to post-run recovery habits, this one is full of the kind of running chat that makes perfect sense to runners and sounds completely ridiculous to everyone else. If you love running podcasts, marathon training, ultramarathons, race day prep, long run chat, fuelling, recovery, mindset, and the funny side of endurance running, this episode is for you. In this episode: Strange running habits Pre-run routines Toilet strategy before a run During-run quirks Air guitar and drumming while running Post-run recovery habits Marathon and ultra running chat The weird stuff runners never admit to Idiots Go Running is a podcast about real runners, funny stories, big challenges, marathon training, ultra running, and everything that happens in between. - Podcast hosts: Colin Goodman, Andrew Goodman, Matt Knaggs and Nick Weston Produced by: Colin Goodman Listen, watch and follow: idiotsgorunning.com @IdiotsGoRunning - running podcast, running habits, strange running habits, marathon training, ultra running, endurance running, long run, race day routine, pre run routine, post run recovery, recovery tips, fuelling for runners, running mindset, runner life, funny running podcast, running banter, half marathon, marathon runner, ultramarathon, trail running, road running, running community, everyday runner, running motivation

We recently had the absolute privilege of sitting on the Ireland AM sofa to share our story. When you are told a wheelchair could be in your future, it changes everything. It changes how you see life, how you see time, and how you choose to move forward. For us, it meant lacing up our running shoes, getting out the door, and chasing every mile we could. In the full audio from our interview, we talk about how a shared Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis connected us from opposite sides of the world and led to one enormous goal — running 350 miles, the full length of Ireland, in a bid to set a Guinness World Record as the fastest team with MS to complete the crossing. This is more than an ultra endurance challenge. It is about friendship, resilience, hope, and proving that life does not stop after an MS diagnosis. You might have to change your pace, but you do not stop moving. Every training run, every long run, every sore leg, every early morning, and every brutal mile is carrying us closer to our goal of raising £100,000 to help fund vital MS research and bring us one step closer to a cure. Whether you are an ultramarathon runner, a marathon runner, someone training for your first 5K, or someone facing a battle of your own, we hope our story reminds you that progress is still progress — and that even the toughest road can be taken one step at a time. Follow our journey: 🌍 www.idiotsgorunning.com 🌍 www.msrunsireland.com 📱 Instagram: @IdiotsGoRunning 📱 Facebook: Idiots Go Running 📱 TikTok: @IdiotsGoRunning 📱 YouTube: @IdiotsGoRunning #IdiotsGoRunning #MSRunsIreland #IrelandAM #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness #Ultramarathon #EnduranceChallenge #RunningCommunity #GuinnessWorldRecord #RunTheLengthOfIreland

Golden Piece of Running Advice | Idiots Go Running Podcast What is the one golden piece of running advice that can genuinely make you a better runner? In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we pull together some of the best advice shared across our Experts Help the Idiots series. From training smarter and fuelling properly to recovery, mindset, pacing and staying consistent, this is the kind of running advice every runner can use. Whether you are training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PB, stepping up to ultras, or just trying to enjoy your running a bit more, this episode is packed with honest, useful insights from people who really know their stuff. Featuring expert advice from: Nick — the running coach Jo — the Greek ultra runner Sammy — the elite pathfinder Gerry — the Irish coastal runner Ashley — MS Runs The US creator Isaac — ultra marathon runner Derek — the corn-on-the-cob ultra runner Ben — Tough Mudder Ben Alex — Stonehenge 300 mile ultra runner In this episode: The best running advice our experts have shared Training tips that actually help Recovery lessons runners often ignore Mindset shifts that make a difference Fuelling, pacing and consistency Advice for marathon runners, ultra runners and everyday runners Idiots Go Running is the podcast for runners who love the sport, the stories, the chaos, and the craic. Real runners, real challenges, honest conversations. - Listen, watch and follow: idiotsgorunning.com msrunsireland.com - Instagram: @IdiotsGoRunning TikTok: @IdiotsGoRunning Facebook: @IdiotsGoRunning YouTube: @IdiotsGoRunning Hosts: Colin Goodman, Andrew Goodman, Matt Knaggs #runningpodcast #runningadvice #marathontraining #ultrarunning #runnersofinstagram #runner #runningtips #podcastforrunners #marathon #ultramarathon

Chasing Nick: Speed Work Explained | Intervals, Tempo Runs, Strides & Getting Faster What actually is speed work… and do everyday runners really need it? In this episode of Chasing Nick, Colin and Nick — the running coach break down one of the most misunderstood parts of training: speed work. From intervals and tempo runs to strides, pacing, recovery, and the mistakes runners make when they go too hard too often, this is a simple, honest look at how speed sessions actually work. Whether you are training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or just want to become a stronger runner, this episode explains how speed work can help — without sending you into a panic. In this episode: What speed work actually means The difference between intervals, reps, strides and tempo Why speed work matters for all runners How often you should do it Common speed work mistakes How hard hard days should really feel Why recovery matters just as much as the session itself Chasing Nick is the series where we try to make sense of running training, one question at a time. Listen, follow and share: idiotsgorunning.com Follow @IdiotsGoRunning #runningpodcast #speedwork #runningtraining #marathontraining #halfmarathontraining #intervaltraining

What Music Do Runners Listen To? | Running Songs, Race Playlists and Weird Run Choices | Idiots Go Running Podcast What music do runners actually listen to when the miles start to bite? In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we ask our guests about the songs, playlists, artists and unexpected choices that get them through training runs, long miles, race efforts and those dark moments where everything hurts and you question your life choices. Featuring insights and music picks from: Nick — the running coach Jo — the Greek ultra runner Sammy — the elite pathfinder Gerry — the Irish coastal runner Ashley — MS Runs The US creator Isaac — ultra marathon runner Ben — Tough Mudder Ben Alex — Stonehenge 300 mile ultra runner We cover: What runners listen to on long runs Best running songs and race-day music Playlist choices for marathons and ultras Whether music actually helps performance Motivational songs for tough runs Surprising and funny music choices from runners Headphones, rhythm, pacing and mental boost Whether you run with a full playlist, one song on repeat, or complete silence, this episode is a fun look at the music behind the miles. Idiots Go Running is the running podcast where endurance, training, ridiculous ideas and honest conversations all collide. Listen, watch and follow: idiotsgorunning.com @IdiotsGoRunning running music, best music for runners, running playlist, marathon playlist, ultra running music, race day songs, motivational running songs, what runners listen to, running podcast, marathon training, ultra marathon, long run playlist, running motivation, endurance running, workout music

Recovery Tips for Runners | How to Recover Faster, Run Better and Avoid Burnout | Idiots Go Running Podcast Recovery is the bit most runners talk about, promise to do properly… and then completely ignore. In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we talk all things running recovery — what actually helps, what people overcomplicate, and how to recover better so you can keep training consistently, feel stronger, and avoid running yourself into the ground. We cover: Recovery tips for runners Post-run recovery basics Sleep, hydration and fuelling Easy runs and recovery days Stretching, mobility and strength work Sore legs, fatigue and training load What helps after long runs and hard sessions Common recovery mistakes runners make If you are training for a marathon, half marathon, ultra marathon, or just trying to stay consistent, this episode is packed with simple, practical advice on how to recover smarter. Idiots Go Running is a running podcast hosted by Colin, Andrew and Matt, where running, endurance, big challenges and plenty of nonsense all meet in the middle. Listen, follow and share: idiotsgorunning.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @IdiotsGoRunning #RunningPodcast #RunningRecovery #RecoveryForRunners #MarathonTraining #UltraRunning #HalfMarathon #RunningTips #EnduranceRunning #RecoveryDay #RunnerLife

Nick’s got news. Andrew is tapering. Matt is ignoring the fact he’s injured. And Colin is still being controlled by his coach. In this episode of Idiots Go Running, the lads are back with more running chat, marathon talk, ultra running nonsense, taper week panic, injury denial, and the kind of coaching dynamics that definitely feel a bit too personal. Nick brings the latest update, Andrew delivers a mystery book review with almost no useful clues, Matt continues to run like injuries are optional, and Colin remains firmly under the watchful eye of Coach Nick. Expect sarcasm, endurance running chat, training talk, race prep, recovery excuses, marathon mindset, ultra runner nonsense, and the usual lack of professionalism. --- Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. www.MSRUNSIreland.com Follow the journey: idiotsgorunning.com Follow us: @IdiotsGoRunning #RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining #UltraRunning #TaperWeek #RunningCoach #MarathonRunner #UltraRunner #EnduranceRunning #RunningChat #RacePrep #InjuryRecovery #RunningMotivation #DistanceRunning #TrailRunning #RoadRunning