12 Months to Marathon
by John
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Episode 120 — Are You Breathing Wrong? Running, Recovery &…
Episode 120 — Are You Breathing Wrong? Running, Recovery &…
About this podcast
Hi, I'm John Hill. I host 12 Months to Marathon—the running podcast for people over 35 with marathon dreams. Whether you are looking for a personal best or want to run a marathon, my story and regular tips should help you get there.
I didn't run my first marathon until I was 36. I ran my first sub-3 marathon at the age of 45. If I can do it, so can you!
For even more daily tips, make sure to follow me on Instagram
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Thanks for listening.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 120 episodes
- Episode 120 — Are You Breathing Wrong? Running, Recovery & Performance | David 'Jacko' Jackson · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 120Send us Fan Mail Could the way you breathe be affecting your running performance, recovery, and sleep more than you realise? In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon Podcast…
- Episode 119 — Marathons Are Easy? Spencer Matthews, Running Snobbery & the Comparison Trap · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 119Send us Fan Mail Are marathons really easy? And why does one comment about running cause so much outrage online? In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon Podcast, I'm…
- Episode 118 — Does Running Really Make Us Happy? With Pete Goldring · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 118Send us Fan Mail We all know running is good for us. But does running always make us happy? What happens when something we love starts becoming another source of pressure? In…
- Episode 117 — She Started Running at 44. Now She's Inspiring Women Over 40 | Nicola Williams · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 117Send us Fan Mail Is it ever too late to start running? And what happens when you finally decide to put yourself first? In this episode, I'm joined by Nicola Williams, founder of…
- Episode 116 — Madness or the Mindset of a Champion? Where Do We Draw the Line? · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 116Send us Fan Mail What separates the mindset of a champion from a decision that goes too far? And can we admire an athlete's determination without agreeing with their actions? In…
- Episode 115- Why Madhu Ran a Marathon in Her Mum’s Saree - And Broke a World Record · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 115Send us Fan Mail What can happen when you start running simply because you need something for yourself, and then keep going for nearly two decades? In this episode, I’m joined by…
- Episode 114- Are You Fuelling Your Running Properly? Interview with Dietitian Bec Bennett · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 114Send us Fan Mail You can have the perfect training plan, hit every long run and do all the right sessions — but are you actually fuelling your body to cope with it? In this…
- Episode 113 - Why Running Isn’t a Second Job — With James “Fudgie” Thomas · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 113Send us Fan Mail What happens when running stops being about getting faster and starts becoming about something much bigger? In this episode, I’m joined by James Thomas, better…
- Episode 112 — Running Your First Marathon at 48: Ryan’s Sydney Story · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 112Send us Fan Mail At 48, Ryan Fenix thought his opportunity to run a marathon might have passed him by. He'd been a casual runner for years, juggling work, family life and three…
- Episode 111 - What My Blood Tests Taught Me About Running After 35 · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 111Send us Fan Mail As runners, we track everything: pace, heart rate, HRV, VO2 max, sleep, mileage, and recovery. But how often do we actually look at what's happening inside the…
- Episode 110 — Running Performance vs Running Identity · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 110Send us Fan Mail Are you actually a slow runner — or are you simply a runner who could improve your pace? There’s a big difference. In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon…
- Episode 109 - Is the Running Boom Bad for Running? · 20 minSend us Fan Mail Is the Running Boom Actually Bad for Running? Running is booming. More people are joining running clubs, entering races, chasing marathon places and turning up…
- Episode 108 - Should Runners Take Supplements · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 108Send us Fan Mail Should Runners Over 35 Take Supplements? Do runners actually need supplements, and do our needs change as we get older? In this episode of the 12 Months to…
- Episode 107 – How to Deal With the Post-Race Lull · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 107Send us Fan Mail You’ve spent weeks or months training for a race. You cross the finish line, get the medal, celebrate the achievement… and then suddenly think: now what? That…
- Episode 106 – The Paradox of Choice for Runners · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 106Send us Fan Mail Do you spend more time comparing training plans than actually running? In this episode, I explore the Paradox of Choice and why having unlimited information, AI…
- Episode 105 – Two-Day London Marathon, Marathon Majors & Why You Shouldn't Wait · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 105Send us Fan Mail The London Marathon ballot is tougher than ever, with 1.3 million applicants chasing a place and only a small percentage getting in. But does missing out mean…
- Episode 104: Tom Campbell – Running, Mental Health & Starting Again in Your 40s · 60 minSend us Fan Mail What happens when you discover running later in life? In this episode, I sit down with presenter, ring announcer and event host Tom Campbell to talk about his…
- Episode 103: Is Running Actually Good for Weight Loss? · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 103Send us Fan Mail Can running help you lose weight? The answer is yes... but probably not in the way most people think. In this episode, I draw on over 20 years of personal…
- Episode 102: How Running Can Help You See a City Differently | Run of a Kind Founder Lucy Canham · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 102Send us Fan Mail What if running could be about more than pace, PBs and race medals? In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Canham, founder of Run of a Kind Birmingham, a unique…
- Episode 101: Lost 168lbs and Became a Runner - Mark Simpson's Incredible Transformation · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 101Send us Fan Mail What happens when you reach a point where enough is enough? In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Simpson, whose journey from 25 stone (350lbs / 159kg) to…
