A trip down memory lane revisiting my first episode with Joe Gough ahead of the podcast's 4th birthday on June 1st. I reflect on starting the podcast and remember the wonderful day recording live with Joe in his beautiful home. This episode looks at four parts from my debut episode: Joe's start in athletics, his mindset; training and physical work. Please share it widely. Thanks. Sponsor the podcast: Link: https://buymeacoffee.com/mastersofrunningpodcast

4th birthday special.

Episode 110: Virginia Mitchell. Another world class masters' athlete for you to enjoy and learn from. We discuss her career from her GB vest youth to now, her training, diet; wonderful racing experiences and future plans. A truly driven W60 athlete, bursting with drive, ambition and love/appreciation for masters athletics all while running a hugely successful coaching business.Flycarb episode discussed: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-masters-of-running-podcast/episodes/bicarrb-by-flycarb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BiCarrb by Flycarb - The Masters of Running Podcast. | Acast</a>Virginia's coaching business info : <a href="https://www.young-athletes.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home - Quality athletics coaching for young children age 6 to 12 years | Young Athletes Club</a> <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mitchell-03566810" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virginia Mitchell - Young Athletes Club | LinkedIn</a>

Virginia Mitchell.

Anders Logg is an M50 Swedish sprinter. He holds the WR for the 400 in 50.30 and the 200m Euro record of 22.95. We discuss his hugely successful recent Euro Indoor Championships in Poland, his experiences of 800 and 600m races; his return to sprinting at 40 and his regular training week. Additionally, his use of tech, race routines; lack of nerves these days and life lessons from running. Please download for stats and share widely. Thanks for listening.

Anders Logg.

Reflections on the Euro Masters 2026 by 12 previous guests who won over 20 medals.Part 1: Irish physio, Ian Egan.Part 2: The Sprinters (Avril Dillon, Shane Sheridan, Lion Martinez, Edel Maguire).Part 3: The Middle distance athletes (Conor Curran, Denise Toner, Eva Trost, William Rudloff, Andrew Larasen, Michael Counsel, Anne Gilshinan). Thanks for listening. Please download the episode and share widely.

Reflections on the Euro Masters Indoors 2026.

Episode 107: The Philosophy of Running by George Sheehan. Why do we run? And why does the answer change as we get older? In this episode, we explore the timeless wisdom of George Sheehan — physician, runner, and the original voice asking not how we run, but why.Drawing from Running &amp; Being, Sheehan’s essays, and insights from his son Tim in a Ted Talk, we look at running as identity, partnership with the body, a source of meaning, and a discipline that creates freedom. For masters runners especially, his ideas feel more relevant than ever.This is a reflective, heartfelt exploration of how running evolves with age — not as decline, but as refinement. A reminder that we don’t stop running because we get old; we get old because we stop running. Helped in research by a Ted Talk by George's son, Tim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aII5dYK3v_QPodcast support: buymeacoffee.com/mastersofrunningpodcast

The Philosophy of Running by George Sheehan.

Marcin is an M45 Polish middle distance runner with 25 years of sub 2 minute 800 metres to his name who recently medalled in Madeira. He's more than a runner though, despite having such a strong work ethic and talent. He has a deep love of nature and other non-running pursuits and an overall great attitude to life. Enjoy his story, wise words and tips for us all visiting Torun in Poland this month.

Marcin Nagorek.

Lisa Cross from New Zealand is a fantastic athlete who's been in the shadows a bit as we focus our attention quite a bit on Europe and the US, particularly with recent championships being held there. She is, however; an incredible athlete. She has a 2.41 marathon from her late 30s and at W40 in the last year, she's gotten a 33.47 10k, a 16.25 5k and a 1.13.37 half-marathon and holds New Zealand records. We hear about her life in running, past/ present achievements; her coaching group and busy family life with young children and the challenges many mum's face trying to train and rear children. Enjoy and please share widely.Instagram: lisa.cross09Strava: @lisacrossTTT runners instagram: @tttrunners.

Lisa Cross.

Ellie Stevens is a pure life force. She most recently won an incredible 8 gold medals in Madeira. Bursting with positive energy, Ellie outlines her junior successes and the illness that put a stop to what would have been a flourishing senior career. Amazingly, she holds no bitterness and is relishing her current masters journey with her family and friends. We learn about her work, training; attitude to life and future hopes.

Ellie Stevens.

Edel Maguire (Ireland) who runs for Clonliffe Harriers, is a W65 World indoor and European outdoor record holder in the 400m who was recently crowned Irish Masters athlete of the Year. She got gold in the 400 and high jump in the recent European Masters Champs, along with 2 silvers in the 200 and 100. She speaks of her beginnings in athletics helped so much by her dad. She outlines her return to running, her proudest achievements; her training and life outside running. We see a lady who's very humble, determined and grateful for all the help she's received from fellow athletes, her club and Irish Masters Athletics.

Edel Maguire

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Perfectly aged.

Are you a masters runner? Then this podcast is a must for you. You'll learn about the lives, training techniques, diet; approach to racing and psychology of world class masters runners &amp; much more. It's time to showcase masters runners from around the world in the world's longest running masters' podcast. If you enjoy the podcast and want to help cover costs like Zoom, editing software; kit and future development like my planned live shows, you can now support the show through the trusted creator support app, 'Buy me a coffee.' Totally optional, but it'll help keep the podcast going. Thanks. Link: https://buymeacoffee.com/mastersofrunningpodcast Contact: themastersofrunningpodcast@gmail.com Thanks to 'Stereohada' for the use of 'Slight Contact' for my intro &amp; Outro in earlier episodes.

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