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FOD Runner

FOD Runner
London Marathon
Cross-Training
Marathon Training
Chinese Running Shoe Brands
Gabe Sams
Marathon
Half Marathon
Marathons
Running Shoes
Double Threshold
Lactate Testing
Norwegian Singles Marathon Training
Berlin
Norwegian Training Method
Easy Runs / Easy Days
Chinese Shoe Brands
Leaning
Nova Blast
Cross Training
Taper

A podcast hosted by FOD Runner, joined by various guests along the way to discuss all things running, training and running shoes!

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Latest Episodes

NORWEGIAN SINGLES ADAPTIONS FOR HALF MARATHONS?! FULL Q&A PODCAST | FOD Runner x SIRPOC - Welcome back to another running podcast and today James and I dive into a Q&A from a lot of the questions you guys asked on my strava post. We cover lots of que... more

2:23 NORWEGIAN SINGLES MARATHON BUILD UP WITH GABE SAMS AKA "GRANDMAS GUY" | FOD Runner x SIRPOC - Welcome back to another running podcast episode and today I am delighted to once again be joined by James Copeland aka Sirpoc and a special guest Gabe ... more

1:51 800 TO SUB 3 MARATHONS + ISSUES WITH RUNNING SHOE REVIEWS | FOD Runner x ⁨Tim Grose - Welcome back to another podcast and today I am joined by the one and only Tim Grose for another episode. We could of chatted for hours so a follow up will most... more

FAST TRACK RUNNER USES NORWEGIAN SINGLES TO TRAIN... HOW?! | FOD Runner x SIRPOC x Cheetodust - Welcome back to another podcast and today I am joined by James Copeland aka SIRPOC and an early letsrun thread member Cheetodust to discuss his incredible... more

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Recent Guests

Gabe Sams
Runner known for Grandma's Marathon success and Norwegian singles training
Independent athlete (coached by James Poston)
Episode: 2:23 NORWEGIAN SINGLES MARATHON BUILD UP WITH GABE SAMS AKA "GRANDMAS GUY" | FOD Runner x SIRPOC
Tim Grose
Runner, former track athlete, statistician, and analytical YouTuber; involved with Run Britain, Power of 10, and Datalux Data
Power of 10 / Run Britain / Datalux Data
Episode: 1:55 800 TO SUB 3 MARATHONS + ISSUES WITH RUNNING SHOE REVIEWS | FOD Runner x Tim Grose
Neil Strather
Elite runner known as 'Cheetodust' on Let's Run
Independent athlete/coach
Episode: FAST TRACK RUNNER USES NORWEGIAN SINGLES TO TRAIN... HOW?! | FOD Runner x SIRPOC x Cheetodust
Victor Smangs
Brooks athlete and coach with a focus on marathon and half-marathon performance
Brooks
Episode: 2026 MARATHON DEBUT GOALS PLUS STRESS REACTION RECOVERY AND MORE! FOD RUNNER & VICTOR SMANGS
Marius Bakken
Elite Norwegian runner and author focused on lactate testing and load management
Author of The Norwegian Training Method / The Sweet Spot/Golden Zone concepts
Episode: THE ULTIMATE NORWEGIAN METHOD GUIDE | MARIUS BAKKEN x SIRPOC x FODRUNNER
Sir Pod
Guest on the episode, discussed running and London Marathon experiences
Episode: LONDON MARATHON RECAP PLUS NORWEGIAN SINGLES QUESTIONS ANSWERED | FOD RUNNER & SIRPOC
Jack Crago
Runner and footwear reviewer known for social media presence
Jog On Crago
Episode: THE CHINESE RUNNING SHOE BOOM! FOD Runner X Jog On Crago
Ben Felton
Runner known as Ben Is Running, featured guest
Ben Is Running / personal brand
Episode: JOURNEY TO RUNNING A 64 MINUTE HALF MARATHON | FOD Runner X Ben Is Running

Hosts

Andy
Host of the podcast, leads conversation and interview format
James
Host of the podcast, discusses training concepts and guides the interview

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • A great start

    It’s only been a couple of shows now , and I have one question. How can it continue to be this good .. relaxed informative and some great guest .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *JBS*
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality discussions and practical takeaways for runners.
Strong host rapport and insightful gear/career topics.
Relaxed, informative, and with great guest variety.

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Apple Podcasts
#182
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#99
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#70
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#83
France/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#121
Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#215
Australia/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

1:55 800 TO SUB 3 MARATHONS + ISSUES WITH RUNNING SHOE REVIEWS | FOD Runner x Tim Grose
Q: How did Tim get involved with Run Britain and Power of 10, and why was ranking important to him?
He explains his early work transcribing times and creating rankings, which evolved into running seeding systems and a handicap-like approach for comparing different courses, making rankings meaningful beyond raw times.
1:55 800 TO SUB 3 MARATHONS + ISSUES WITH RUNNING SHOE REVIEWS | FOD Runner x Tim Grose
Q: What changed in Tim's training approach over the years, especially regarding long easy runs vs. marathon-focused sessions?
Tim notes that moving away from an all-interval marathon plan toward more sustained easy running and longer easy runs helped long-term endurance without accumulating excessive fatigue, especially as he aged.
FAST TRACK RUNNER USES NORWEGIAN SINGLES TO TRAIN... HOW?! | FOD Runner x SIRPOC x Cheetodust
Q: What does the warm-up before a race look like, and how does it impact performance?
The guest describes a rigorous pre-race routine that targets sub-threshold to race-pace efforts in the warm-up, which leaves him feeling alert and energized rather than fatigued, enabling a strong start without depleting energy.
FAST TRACK RUNNER USES NORWEGIAN SINGLES TO TRAIN... HOW?! | FOD Runner x SIRPOC x Cheetodust
Q: When is the right time to increase training load, and how do you balance progression with safety?
The consensus is to advance load only when heart rate and perceived effort prove stable; halve any planned increases twice (halve, then halve again) to keep progression safe and sustainable while maximizing long-term gains.
FAST TRACK RUNNER USES NORWEGIAN SINGLES TO TRAIN... HOW?! | FOD Runner x SIRPOC x Cheetodust
Q: How different is Marius and James' training, and what differentiates their approaches to doubles and load management?
The guests explain that while both follow load-control principles, Marius tends to use more conservative morning/evening sessions, whereas the guest experiments with a slightly more aggressive one-a-day approach, always focusing on sustainable progression and monitoring heart rate/pacing.

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High-energy conversations centered on endurance training, race strategy, and running gear. Episodes frequently explore Norwegian singles training, lactate testing, data-driven coaching, and practical block design, often featuring elite athletes, coaches, and gear testers as guests. The show blends personal journeys with technical insights, delivering actionable takeaways for runners aiming to improve performance, understand shoe tech, and balance training with life. A standout vibe is the approachable, humorous banter between hosts while maintaining a technical backbone that appeals to serious runners and gear enthusiasts alike.

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Recent guests on FOD Runner include:

1. Gabe Sams
2. Tim Grose
3. Neil Strather
4. Victor Smangs
5. Marius Bakken
6. Sir Pod
7. Jack Crago
8. Ben Felton

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