SMM - Single Malt Marathoners

Welcome to our podcast Single Malt Marathoners - Episode 1James, John and Sam who are three Bristol based runners talk marathon training whilst drinking scotch.During the Coronavirus lock down we obviously have more time than usual - Our hope is that the podcast will be a good way of positively using this extra time.Key topics:1 - Introductions… Running histories including personals bests.2 - Last weeks training including specific workouts.3 - Today’s workout: 4 X 10Mins @ Marathon Pace with 2mins Recovery.4 - James sets next weeks workout.5 - Autumn marathon news - if we’re running, where?6 - Training through Coronavirus - what we’re doing differently to a normal.7 - Culture - We mention other podcasts including the inspiration for this one: Inside Running Podcast and also mention Lets Run.

We're back with Episode 2! The three of us talk through the previous week's training and how we got on with running our Mona Fartlek sessions. There's also a listener's question we answer... if anyone has a question for us for future shows, please message us on Facebook or Instagram.Cheers,James, John & Sam

Hey all - thanks for listening to our 3rd episode!We talk about our previous week's training, how we got on with the set workout and then set each other next week's workout as well - which is:60 mins of 5off/5on... E.G Someone who's a Sub3-Marathoner pace would run - 7:45MM Pace for 5 minutes (OFF), 6:45MM Pace for 5 minutes (ON)... Repeat... for an hour!Try and have a go before next Tuesday 8PM and let us know either on Facebook, Instagram or on Strava how you got on!This weeks feature was the importance of the long run! Inspired by the Kipchoge video released in the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeN1FeJIygQWe discuss the importance of the long run in a marathon training plan and the dos and don'ts when setting out to run your biggest run of the week!Next week we have special guest Kelly Dicks joining us to talk about how she's training through lockdown and her future marathon aspirations!Any questions for Kelly - please post them on Instagram, Facebook or just ping one of us a message!Cheers all,James, John and Sam

Hey - thanks for listening to our 4th episode - we hope you enjoy it!This one is different to the last 3 episodes... we have a guest!Schedule:We talk about our previous week's training, how we got on with a set workout and then set each other a new workout for next week. If you enjoy the pod and fancy having a go at next weeks workout, it is:15 Mins @ Marathon Pace followed by 3 Mins Recovery10 Mins @ Half Marathon Pace followed by 2 Mins Recovery5 Mins @ 10k or 5K Pace followed by 1 minute recovery(If you're in good shape - give 5K Pace a go - if not then run at 10K Pace)If you give it a go, let us know on Facebook or Instagram and we'll give you a shout out on next weeks pod!After the usual debrief of our training and the workout we are joined by Kelly Dicks - https://www.strava.com/athletes/3970241Kelly is a 3hour marathoner and we talk about her training to how she got to running 3hours and we talk about what she plans to do next to try and break the 3hour barrier!Any questions for us, please post them on Facebook or Instagram and we'll cover them next weekCheers, James, John and Sam

Hey - Thanks for listening to our 5th episode - we hope you enjoy it!Schedule:We talk about our previous week's training, how we got on with a set workout and then we set each other a new workout for next week. If you enjoyed the pod and fancy having a go at next weeks workout, it is:Jo Pavey Hills...5 x 1min Uphill Effort, jog down recovery3mins standing rest5 x 45seconds Uphill Effort, jog down recovery3mins standing rest5 x 30seconds Uphill Effort, jog down recoveryRest for 3minsFinally... 3min Uphill Effort with all out effort for the last 30 seconds!(Total 14:15 of uphill efforts!)Good luck & if you do give it a go, let us know on Facebook or Instagram and we'll give you a shout out on next weeks episode.After the usual training run down, last week's workout and setting next week's work out we then discuss training plans - specifically "The Bible" or better know as Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger & Scott Douglas. We talk about how the three of us have used the plan in different ways and had varying successes. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Advanced-Marathoning-Peter-Pfitzinger/dp/0736074600Whilst in lock down, as well as running we have been trying out lots of different strength training - one of them being the YouTube channel with ex-pro, Sub4 Minute Miler James Thie - Team Thie - check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jetmovies78Any questions for us for next week, please post them on Facebook or Instagram and we'll answer them as best we can on next weeks episode. Cheers,James, John and Sam

Hey - Thanks for listening to our 6th episode - we hope you enjoy it!Schedule:We talk about our previous week's training, how we got on with a set workout and then we set each other a new workout for next week. If you enjoyed the pod and fancy having a go at next weeks workout, it is:"CV Workout"Critical Velocity... Follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKdYXeU0vK0to find out more about the science and listen to Inside Running Podcast Ep-119 interview with Tom "Tin Man" Schwartz for even more info.The workout...***3mins @ 10K Pace with 90 Seconds Jogging Recovery X6***(Do not run your 10K PB Pace - run a pace which you feel you could run a 10K race/time trial in today / the day you do the workout)Good luck & if you do give it a go, let us know on Facebook or Instagram and we'll give you a shout out on next weeks episode.After the usual training run down, last week's workout and setting next week's workout we have an interview with special guest and friend of the podcast Jonny Palmer. Jonny had a very impressive debut marathon in 2016 where he finished London Marathon with a 2:44! We talk about his ups and downs in training since then, his experimenting and successes with cross country and ultra marathon running and the training he did leading to his marathon PB at LDN 2019... 2:37!!Any questions for us for next week, please post them on Facebook or Instagram and we'll answer them as best we can on next weeks episode. Cheers,James, John and Sam

Hey - Thanks for listening to our 7th episode - we hope you enjoy it!Schedule:We talk about our previous week's training.How we got on with a specific workout and then set next week's workout...3 x 1mile Efforts @ 5K Pace... with 50-80% Recovery...We take on some listeners questions and tackle topics regarding training and shoes!Good luck and let us know if you do the new workout - we'll give you a shout out!Cheers,James, John & Same

Thanks for listening to our 8th episode - we hope you enjoy it!Schedule:The usual talk about our previous week's training, how we got on at the set workout and setting a new one for next week.The feature for this week is an interview with GB International and 2:18 marathoner Dan Studley.We talk about how he got into athletics, had a year training in America and his training towards his debut marathon of 2:18:23 at Valencia last year amongst lots of other really interesting topics.We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did - we had great fun getting an insight into elite athlete lifestyle and taining!If you have any questions for us - please ask - go to our Facebook or Instagram pages.Should you have a go at this weeks work out - let us know - go to the social media pages and post how you got on.Thanks again for listening,Cheers,James, John & Sam

Thanks for listening to our 9th episode - we hope you enjoy it!Schedule:The usual talking about each other previous weeks training.The workout and setting a new workout. No major feature this week but plenty to come over the next few episodes :-)If you have any questions for us to cover in future episodes please do ask on FB, Insta or StravaIf you have a go at this weeks workout then also let us know through the social media channels.Cheers,James, John & Sam

Thank you for listening to our 10th episode - we hope you enjoy it!Schedule:The usual talk about our previous week's training, how we got on at the set workout and setting a new one for next week.The feature this week is an interview with Sub-3 marathoner, parkrunner, GWR legend, V40 athlete - Marcus Kropacsy. A great insight into going from a podgy smoker to a Sub3 at Berlin Marathoner. We hope you enjoy the the interview as much as we did!If you have any questions for us or if you have a go at this weeks workout - please let us know on FB, Insta or on the Strava group.Thanks again for listening,Cheers, James, John & Sam

Thank you for listening to our 11th episode - we hope you enjoy it!Schedule:The usual talk about our previous week's training, how we got on at the set workout and setting a new one for next week.This weeks feature is an interview with top American distance runner Tyler McCandless! PBs of 2.12 for the marathon and 63mins for the half this guy is mega impressive - and he's coached by British marathon LEGEND STEVE JONES - in the running mecca that is Boulder, Colorado. We thoroughly enjoyed doing this interview - we hope you enjoy listening :-)If you have any questions for us or if you have a go at this week's workout then please let us know via our Strava group, Facebook or Instagram.Thanks again for listening, Cheers,James, John & Sam

Thanks for listening to episode 12 - we hope you enjoy it!This week we have the usual ramblings about our previous week's training but with a twist - Sam is taking a break from podcasting whilst focusing on recovering from his plantar fasciitis injury - stepping in is previous interviewee Kelly Dicks!We also talk about the set SMM workout and set next week's as well.We cover running in the media, including The Welsh Runner - Matt Rees' YouTube video on pre-workout drills - check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_mFA7DX56o&t=15sOur interview this week is with 2:36 marathoner Charlotte Taylor-Green! Super fast and super strong - a great insight into running fast and training hard for great reward!If you have any questions for the pod or if you have a go at the set workout, please do let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram!Cheers,James, John, Sam & Kelly!

This week James, Sam & I take a break and let the girls takeover.Kelly hosts a fantastic episode of debate between herself, Clare, Katie and Nadia - all strong marathon runners with strong opinions to match!The usual format of discussing the previous week's training, workout and then moving on the specific topics relating to being a woman in the running world.We hope you enjoy - any questions for next week or if you do the prescribed workout - please let us know via the Strava group, Facebook or Instagram.Cheers, James, John, Kelly & SamWith Clare, Katie & Nadia(PS - Clare offers some fantastic vegan recipes on Instagram - check her out: clareplantpowered

The usual weekly training run down... what's going on in the media... James has a go at the mile...AND - An interview with 2:12 marathoner and Olympian - Derek Hawkins!!If you have any questions for us or if you have a go at the set workout, please let us know on the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.Cheers,James, John, Kelly & Sam

Usual chit-chat from James, John and Kelly - talking about their previous weeks training and workouts.No feature this week but we do have a great interview with 2.16 marathoner - Brighton Marathon Winner - Pete Le Grice!If you have a go at any of the SMM workouts please do let us know on the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.Any questions for us please ask via the previously mentioned social media channels, Cheers,James, John, Kelly & Sam

It's a long one listeners - be brave and hang on till the end!We have usual chat where we go over last weeks training. We set a workout. We answer some really good listener questions.Our interview this week is with Alice Dogrell: 3:19 Marathoner & parkrun addict - we hear about her successes whilst runnning most of the marathon majors over the last 5+ years. It's a good one!If you have a go at the SMM workout, please let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.Have a good week all,Cheers,James, John, Kelly & Sam

Usual chat about the previous week's training and workout... couple of great listener questions... a fascinating interview with Rosie Watson who is running from the UK to Mongolia - raising climate change awareness...If you have a go at the SMM workout this week please do let us know on the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.Cheers,James, John, Kelly & Sam

The usual chat about the previous week's training and workout... We set a new workout... We talk about LDN and Marc Scott's road 5K record...A great interview with Kieron Summers - V40, represented England, 2.38 marathoner - a insightful discussion about the ups and downs of the previous 5+ years of training and racing.If you have a go at this week's workout, please let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.Cheers,James, John, Kelly & Sam

The Girls are back... Clare, Katy, Kelly and Nadia run the show this week recapping their previous week's training and covering issues such as... fueling for long runs, hill training and the positives of being a woman who runs!If you have a go at the SMM workout please let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.Cheers,James, John, Kelly and Sam

Just Kelly and John this week...We talk about last week's training and a 3000M Time Trial!Next week we are all back with a vengeance and some extra guests, hopefully talking about our first race since lock down and since SMM started!We will be posting a workout for next week over the weekend - if you have a go - let us know - via the SMM Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.Cheers,James, John, Kelly & Sam