Interview with Marcus Scotney

About this episode

Marcus Scotney shares his journey as a leading endurance runner, discussing his experiences with addiction, coaching philosophy, and a surprising dislike for ice cream.

We had the pleasure of being joined by Marcus Scotney, one of the UK’s leading endurance runners with a multi-decade career that’s taken him from domestic ultras to the very top of the sport.Marcus chats openly about his journey through running, including a surprising appearance in Peaky Blinders (yes, really), and speaks with real honesty about his experiences with addiction and how that shaped both his life and his relationship with running.We dig into his coaching philosophy, what actually matters when developing long-term athletes, and rest is the key. It’s thoughtful, grounded, and honest.And finally, we uncover an unexpected truth that may divide the endurance community forever:Marcus Scotney is not fussed on ice cream. 🍦❌Raw, reflective, and quietly hilarious — this is one you don’t want to miss.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Raffan, Nikki Sheridan

Guest: Marcus Scotney

Topics covered

• endurance running
• coaching philosophy
• addiction
• athlete development
• personal journey

Keywords

• endurance runner
• addiction
• coaching
• Peaky Blinders
• athlete development
• running journey
• ice cream

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Peaky Blinders

Places: UK

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