The Masters of Running Podcast.

Season 3, episode 1 is to inform you about some sponsorship I've gotten from an incredible company called 'Pace Coffee' by Richard Nerurkar with coffee from Haile Gebrselassie's coffee farm in Ethiopia. They offer four fantastic coffees. Two of these are single origin coffees from Haile's farm in western Ethiopia; while the other two are blends using some coffee from Haile's farm mixed with another coffee. Our blends are suitable for both filter and espresso coffee and are available in ground and bean form. We chat about the wonderful product, how the business came about and a bit about Richard's great career as a 3- time Olympian and 3 -time British XC champion.Shop link: Shop - Pace CoffeeUse the code 'Masters15 for 15% off with some sponsorship going towards the podcast. Thanks.

An episode on Jetlag and performance in preparation for the forthcoming World Masters Indoor Championship in Florida and other future new time zone events. I look at jetlag and Circadian rhythm, and how to adjust it by knowing your body temperature with useful info from Stanford professor, Andrew Huberman. Finally, Donal Moran doing an award-winning MSc on 'Tapering for Major Competitions' discusses tapering, heat acclimation; social supports and pre-planning such as accommodation and food.

Season 2, episode 5: Rob McHarg (Scotland), is a world medallist and recent world indoor record holder in the M60 800m (2.09.11) & 1500m (4.20.32). We hear about his influential army days, his hugely successful trumpet playing career; beneficial running form change, and the things that set him back such as alcohol and low self-belief. Running form book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Older-Yet-Faster-Secret-Running/dp/0648772713

Andrew Larasen is a Holland-based, English middle distance athlete. He had quite a late entrance to athletics in his mid-thirties after being a gym guy and achieved a 1.53 800m and a 3.57 1500. After a break doing triathlons from his early 40s, he came back at 51 and got a 1.59.06 800m and at 54, he got 4th in the world record M50 800m in Sweden last year. He shows a lot of affection for other masters athletes whom he mentions which is a testament to the man and the bonds in our great sport.

Jasmine Santiago-Tracy (US) is a runner and podcaster. Early on here, she speaks about life in America right now as a woman of mixed heritage with autism and friends from different communities such as those who are transgender. It's a very honest picture of her her life there now and her insight into the lives of others. We also chat about the importance of running in her life.Instagram: @jasminetherunnertracyPodcast: Brown Girl Running on all good apps.Thanks to Charlie Chaplin for 'The Great Dicator' clip in the intro/Outro.

Kieran Kelly (Ireland) had a hugely successful career as a senior athlete. He competed for Ireland and won numerous national titles and medals. He's a rare elite athlete, who's continued into masters athletics and we're the luckier for it. He got second in the European Indoor Championship M35 1500 last year and is currently preparing for Madeira. We speak about his career and traverse other topics such as his beloved soccer teams and his adventures writing a successful book for his club, Raheny Shamrock and some changes he sees happening in athletics.. Enjoy.

Season 2, episode 1: Kirstie Booth (UK), a European champion & WR holder in the W45 steeplechase and 4x800 indoors. We discuss her Christmas, future hopes and adversity. Also, her start in running and the work behind her rise to become a champion, world beating steeplechaser.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themastersofrunningpodcastSinglets and t-shirts: The Masters of Running Podcast | Club Store from RW SportsMaurten products: https://maurten.avln.me/c/NXYKFCOKdxLE (20% goes to the podcast).Contact: themastersofrunningpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 83: a reflection on the year's episodes, Christmas races, gifts and training over the holidays with great advice from previous guest, James Thie. Enjoy.Thanks to all of my Patreons and you all for listening. Merry Christmas.patreon.com/themastersofrunningpodcastFeatures a clip of George C. Scott as Scrooge.

Kevin won the British Irish Masters XC this Nov and was a real surprise performance beating last year's winner, Lee Gratton. He's been a total mystery man to many, so I'm delighted to share his story with you all. Self-coached to date, from an ultra marathon background, Kevin has huge mental strength and a pure love of running like us all. Enjoy, support on Patreon and share widely.Patreon paid membership only please: The Masters of Running Podcast | A podcast on running for people 35 plus. | PatreonKevin on Instagram: @kev.runs.far