Idiots Go Running

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.

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 blocksWhat actually happens during a marathon build, why the weeks are structured the way they are, and how the body adapts over time.🧠 Taper week explainedWhat tapering is, why runners suddenly feel weird, tired, heavy, emotional or convinced they’ve lost all fitness overnight.🍝 What to eat during taper weekHow 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 prepRace 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 breakfastWhat 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

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

Chasing Nick: Speed Work Explained | Intervals, Tempo Runs, Strides & Getting FasterWhat 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 meansThe difference between intervals, reps, strides and tempoWhy speed work matters for all runnersHow often you should do itCommon speed work mistakesHow hard hard days should really feelWhy recovery matters just as much as the session itselfChasing Nick is the series where we try to make sense of running training, one question at a time.Listen, follow and share:idiotsgorunning.comFollow @IdiotsGoRunning#runningpodcast #speedwork #runningtraining #marathontraining #halfmarathontraining #intervaltraining

Recovery Tips for Runners | How to Recover Faster, Run Better and Avoid Burnout | Idiots Go Running PodcastRecovery 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 runnersPost-run recovery basicsSleep, hydration and fuellingEasy runs and recovery daysStretching, mobility and strength workSore legs, fatigue and training loadWhat helps after long runs and hard sessionsCommon recovery mistakes runners makeIf 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.comInstagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @IdiotsGoRunning#RunningPodcast #RunningRecovery #RecoveryForRunners #MarathonTraining #UltraRunning #HalfMarathon #RunningTips #EnduranceRunning #RecoveryDay #RunnerLife

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we ask some of our brilliant running experts to confess their most ridiculous, chaotic, and downright stupid moments from the world of running, marathon training, ultra running, and endurance sport.---Featuring 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, Alex — Stonehenge 300 mile ultra runner, and Ben — Tough Mudder Ben, this episode is full of funny stories, hard lessons, and proof that even the experts get it badly wrong sometimes.From fuelling disasters and wrong turns to race day mistakes, gear failures, pacing errors, and pure endurance madness, this is a funny and honest look at the side of running podcasts people love most — when it all goes a bit off the rails.If you are into running podcasts, marathon stories, ultra marathon adventures, endurance training, trail running, and the real side of what it means to be a runner, this one is for you.Idiots Go Running is the podcast about running, friendship, endurance, mindset, and trying to learn from people who have already made the mistakes for us.Website: idiotsgorunning.comFollow: @IdiotsGoRunning#RunningPodcast #UltraRunning #MarathonTraining #EnduranceRunning #TrailRunning #RunningStories #RunningHumour #MarathonPodcast #UltraMarathon #RunningLife

Nutrition, Hydration and the Mistakes That Can Ruin Your RunIn this episode of Chasing Nick, Colin is chasing a sub three hour marathon with coaching from Nick – the running coach and this time the focus turns to one of the biggest performance factors in marathon training: nutrition and hydration.We get into Beta Fuel, Maurten, water, plain water, fuelling during long runs, hydration strategies, electrolytes, race day nutrition, what works, what does not work, and the common mistakes runners make in training and racing.If you are training for a marathon, half marathon, PB attempt, or sub 3 marathon, this episode is packed with practical running tips and advice on how to fuel properly, hydrate well, avoid stomach disasters, and figure out what to do — and what NOT to do.In this episode:Marathon nutrition basicsHydration for runnersBeta Fuel vs MaurtenWhen to drink waterHow to practise fuelling in trainingCommon race day mistakesWhat not to do before and during a runSub 3 marathon preparationChasing Nick follows Colin’s journey as he trains with Nick – the running coach in pursuit of a sub three hour marathon, sharing the lessons, setbacks, progress, and honest reality of trying to improve as a runner while living with MS.Listen, follow, and join the journey at idiotsgorunning.comFollow @IdiotsGoRunningsub 3 marathon, sub three hour marathon, marathon nutrition, running hydration, fuelling for a marathon, Beta Fuel, Maurten, long run nutrition, race day hydration, running coach, marathon training tips, endurance running, hydration strategy, running podcast, marathon podcast

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we get into the real chat behind the miles — from our Guinness World Record running attempt to what it’s like running with MS, plus the nonsense, banter, and random rabbit holes that only seem to happen on long runs.We talk about Top Trumps, training thoughts, race chat, ultra running mindset, and the kind of conversations that happen when runners are deep into the miles, somewhere between serious focus and complete stupidity.Whether you are into marathon training, ultra running, endurance running, running motivation, or just want to know what runners actually talk about when they are out pounding the pavement, this one is for you.In this episode:Our Guinness World Record attemptRunning with MSWhat goes through your head on long runsWhy runners talk so much rubbishTop Trumps and random tangentsRunning banter, training chat, and endurance nonsenseThe real side of being part of the running communityIdiots Go Running is the podcast about running, friendship, big challenges, stupid ideas, and seeing what happens when ordinary people take on ridiculous endurance goals.Listen, follow, and join us as we head towards our 350 mile Mizen to Malin challenge.Website: idiotsgorunning.comFollow: @IdiotsGoRunningrunning podcast, ultra running podcast, marathon podcast, running with MS, multiple sclerosis running, Guinness World Record attempt, endurance challenge, running motivation, ultra marathon training, marathon training, runners chat, running banter, long run talk, Mizen to Malin, Irish running podcast, trail running, road running, running community, running mindset, endurance athletes

Are you chasing that elusive 3-hour marathon barrier? You’re in the right place. Join hosts Colin Goodman and Nick Weston as they bridge the gap between complex training physiology and practical, everyday running.We cut through the jargon to help you understand exactly why and how you should be running your sessions. From the nuances of strides and tempo runs to the science of your aerobic threshold and easy days—we break it all down. Whether you’re looking to shave minutes off your PB or just want to understand your training plan better, we’re here to help you get there.

Harvey Lewis | Backyard Ultra World Record, Western States & Pushing Human LimitsWhat does it take to keep going… when everyone else stops?In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we sit down with one of the most respected endurance athletes in the world — Harvey Lewis.From winning and podium-finishing at the legendary Western States Endurance Run, to conquering the brutal Badwater 135, to setting records at Big’s Backyard Ultra — Harvey has consistently pushed the boundaries of human endurance.But this episode isn’t just about miles. We talk about:The mindset required for extreme ultramarathonsSleep deprivation and backyard ultra strategyPain, resilience, and mental toughnessTeaching full-time while competing at world-class levelWhat drives him to keep coming backLessons everyday runners can apply to their own trainingHarvey is proof that extraordinary performances are built on consistency, humility, and belief.Whether you’re training for your first 5K, your next marathon, or dreaming of a 100-miler — this conversation will change how you think about your limits.🎧 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts🌍 Follow our journey as we prepare to run 350 miles across Ireland to raise £100,000 for MS charities: idiotsgorunning.com📲 Instagram: @IdiotsGoRunning#ultrarunning #backyardultra #westernstates #badwater135 #marathontraining #runningpodcast #endurancerunning #100miles #mindset #trailrunning

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, Colin, Andrew and Matt are joined by Nick — the running coach to talk all things running nutrition, endurance fuel, and ultra running fuelling strategies.We get into what actually works on long runs, back-to-back running days, marathon training, and ultra running, including common nutrition mistakes, what to eat before, during and after runs, and how fuelling changes when the miles get really long.With Colin and Matt both living with Multiple Sclerosis, we also talk about nutrition from a health, recovery and sustainability point of view, not just performance. Expect real experience, honest chat, a few bad decisions, and plenty of lessons learned the hard way.This episode is part of our journey towards MS Runs Ireland, where we’ll be running 350 miles from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise money for MS Ireland, MS Runs The US, and MS Society Northern Ireland.If you’re training for a marathon, ultra, trail race, or just trying to fuel your running better, this one’s for you.-🎧 Listen now and follow Idiots Go Running wherever you get your podcasts.-Email📧 info@msrunsireland.comWebsite🌍 https://www.msrunsireland.comPodcast🎙️ Idiots Go RunningSocial Media - Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube👉 @IdiotsGoRunning

How We Accidentally Became Ultra RunnersWe didn’t plan this.We didn’t set out to become ultra runners.Somewhere between saying yes to a few daft ideas and not knowing when to stop, things escalated.In this episode, Colin Goodman and Andrew Goodman talk honestly about how ordinary running slowly turned into marathons, then ultras, and eventually full-blown endurance madness. The mistakes, the learning curve, the mental battles, and the moments where we realised this was about more than just running.🎤 This talk was recorded live at the NI Running Show, with a brilliant crowd and plenty of laughs along the way.We chat about:How marathon running quietly turns into ultra runningWhy mindset matters more than pace in endurance eventsLearning the hard way through mistakes, fatigue, and doubtWhy community, purpose, and resilience keep pulling us backHow you don’t need to be elite to take on big running challengesThis isn’t about times or podiums.It’s about curiosity, grit, and finding out what you’re capable of when things get uncomfortable.If you’ve ever thought about running further…or wondered how people accidentally end up doing this stuff —this one’s for you.🎧 Idiots Go Running — honest running stories, endurance challenges, and learning as we go.Contact & Follow🌐 www.idiotsgorunning.com📧 hello@idiotsgorunning.com📱 Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @IdiotsGoRunning

Expert Running Tips | Training, Recovery, Endurance & Smarter DecisionsIn this episode of Experts Help the Idiots, we talk training, endurance, pacing, recovery, and the decisions that make or break a run. From mileage and intensity to strength work, rest days, nutrition, and mindset, our expert shares simple, practical advice runners can actually use.Whether you’re building aerobic fitness, preparing for a long run, managing fatigue, or trying to avoid common training mistakes, this episode covers the fundamentals that help runners stay consistent, healthy, and moving forward.Train smart, recover properly, fuel the work, and don’t do anything stupid. Simple really. Until next time...