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"Welcome to the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast – 'Real Chat for Real Runners.'
Join your hosts, Nick Hancock, a UESCA and UK Athletics certified running coach, and Faye Johnson, a UK Athletics running coach and Level 4 PT, and Matt Scarsbrook, Soft Tissue expert and one of Nick's own coached clients, on an epic journey into the world of marathon and ultramarathon running!
Our mission? To deliver professional insights, training tips, and inspiring stories to everyday runners. Whether you're trying to squeeze in miles around a hectic lifestyle or lacing up your shoes for the first ultra of many, we're here to sort you out.
But it's not all sweat and blisters; we bring the humour too. Expect laughs, no-holds-barred discussions, and even the occasional F-bomb. We're real people talking about real running experiences - the triumphs, the challenges, and the unforgettable moments that make every mile worth it.
The Maximum Mileage Running Podcast is for those who love to run long, run strong, and have a good laugh along the way. Subscribe now and make every run count."
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Send a text This month's Hot Seat features repeat guest Steve Winrow of Winrow Performance, answering nutrition questions from our coaching athletes. Steve is a sports nutritionist with a background in exercise physiology, working with everyone from recreational runners to professional tennis players. He's also one of Nick's current athletes, training for a sub-3 Manchester Marathon. Topics Covered Overmarketed Nutrition Trends Steve calls out three: low-carb/keto diets (no benefit for endur...
Send a text We’re back… for the first proper Maximum Mileage Podcast in just over a year. Nick and Faye catch up on what’s changed at Maximum Mileage (new coaches, Faye going full-time, a growing global community)… plus their own running years, highs and lows, and a bit of real talk about health, recovery, and what actually matters. Then we’re joined by Tina Muir (former GB and Northern Ireland international) for an honest conversation about diet culture, underfuelling, RED-S, and why t...
Send a text Join us for another action-packed episode of real running talk, pro-tips, and a bit of humour to keep things lively. Tune in, learn, laugh, and take another stride towards becoming the best runner you can be. Remember, at Maximum Mileage, we're all about running long, running strong, and relishing the journey! Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know ...
Send a text In this episode, Nick talks through his "supplement stack" and why he takes these specific supplements! Supplements for running are all the rage and it can be a real minefield of what is good and what is snake oil! Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;) If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTu...
Send a text New Year, New You, right? You're going to turn over a new leaf, pick up a new hobby, fit in more exercise, run every race that's advertised on your TikTok and start that über specific diet you've seen on instagram. And then 48 hours later it's all fallen apart. We've all been there. But fear not, because Coach Faye is here to set you on the right path to achieving your goals by...(drum roll please)...actually considering how and why you set them in the firs...
Send a text It's 2025 and we're hitting the trails and roads hard! In this episode, Matt being the nosy bugger that he is, wants to know what other people have in their training sessions. Because frankly, the nitty gritty of what a 5K runner is doing in their session versus what a 50 mile runner is doing in theirs is really interesting! After all, it's bringing that specificity in that separates a good coach from an online training plan that anyone can download and follow,...
Send a text It's moving ever closer to that festive time of year, plus the questionable discount period of Black Friday, so what better time to get a bit nerdy over the type of tech designed for and marketed towards runners? With such a huge range of items to choose from, covering pre-run prep, running performance and post-run recovery Nick and Matt jump in to discuss watches, heart rate monitors, body temperature monitors, footpods, foam rollers, inflatable leg warmers and massage guns...
Send a text This week Nick and Faye are delighted to be joined by Paul Thomas, owner of actual, real life, bricks & mortar running store Sole Mate, based in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and right on the door step of some fantastic road and trail running. In the world of online shopping from faceless big box stores, Sole Mate has taken the local running scene by storm by providing a genuine customer experience whilst being laser focused on giving back to the community. Under the ban...
Send a text Aaannd, like the proverbial boomerang, we're back again! Yes, we know it's been another bit of a break but we're getting some rhythm back, promise! To that end we start by introducing Matt, who joins Nick and Faye as co-host, bringing his own mix of "all the gear, perhaps a little idea" in running, research and soft tissue therapy. Nick is going to be training Matt over his 2025 Centurion 50 Slam, so there will be plenty of insight into training plans and Matt's survi...
Send a text Summary Frank Wainwright shares his journey into ultra running, the community, and his charitable efforts. He discusses his experiences with extreme events like the Tunnel Ultra and the Brathay 10 in 10, highlighting the physical and emotional challenges. Frank's dedication to youth-focused charities and his passion for supporting young people is evident throughout the conversation. Frank Wainwright discusses his Big Tour of England, a running event to raise funds for Brat...
Send a text Summary In this episode, Nick and Faye discuss the current weather conditions and the challenges of running in the rain and their coaching tip of the week is encouraging runners to embrace training in bad weather to build resilience. Faye discusses her next race at Forest of Dean and her goal of setting a personal best. In this conversation, Nick Hancock shares his experience of participating in the Brecon to Cardiff Ultra Marathon. He discusses the toughness of the race an...
Send a text Summary The conversation discusses a recent research study on exercise-based injury prevention in endurance runners. The study found that there is no significant positive effect of exercise-based prevention programs on reducing injury risk and injury rates in endurance runners. However, the study also highlights the importance of supervision and adherence to the program, as studies that had close supervision showed a positive effect. The conversation emphasizes the need for indi...
Send a text Summary The conversation covers topics such as lack of appetite during training, managing nutrition during menopause, recovery strategies, pacing long runs, fasted training, mobility work, and fueling with gels. The conversation covers topics such as the timing and benefits of caffeine gel, fueling for different types of runs, taking a break from long runs, and transitioning from slow to fast running. Takeaways Lack of appetite during training can be managed by eating smaller ...
Send a text WELCOME BACK!! Summary In this episode, Nick and Faye discuss their return to the podcast and upcoming races and training plans. They also provide a personal update and share their thoughts on ice baths. The hosts read reviews from listeners and offer a coaching tip on the importance of the long run. They emphasize the need to focus on training volume over the length of the longest run. Nick also talks to one of his runners, Andy Grant. Andy shares his running journey, fr...
Send a text Want to uncover the secrets behind capturing the perfect race shot? Hear the inspiring journey of David Miller, from a passionate runner to a renowned sports photographer. Discover how his love for running and an unexpected gift of a DSLR camera during lockdown catapulted him into the world of sports photography. Dive into the heart of ultrarunning as we explore the adrenaline-pumping Barkley Marathons through the lens of David. Grasp the art of capturing the raw, emotional esse...
Send a text In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, Faye interviews Chelsea Creak, recent women's champion of the UK/Netherlands Golden Trail Series. Part 1 - Ultra Trail Snowdonia Nick did the 55K distance at UTS this year and found it extremely challenging even at the shorter distance. He had planned to do the 100 miler originally.The race involves very technical terrain including grade 1 scrambles. The weather can also be highly variable with cold, wet, and windy con...
Send a text In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr Richard Blagrove, senior lecturer in sport and exercise physiology at Loughborough University. They dive into the nitty-gritty details of strength training for runners. Richard explains how adding heavy strength work into a runner's program boosts race performance, mainly by improving running economy. Lifting weights activates more muscle fibres and enhances neuromuscular coordination compared to running alone. For optimal strength development,...
Send a text In this episode, Nick welcomes his own coach and good friend, Holly Stables onto the podcast and talks all things marathon! Holly is a former "pro" (she doesn't like that word!) marathon runner and sheds light on her pro career, some of the highs and lows of the training and racing, and throughout she shares some of her tips that you can apply to your own training! Best Quotes: "Training for a road marathon is the hardest distance to train for" "A lot of my runs are fucking slow...
Send a text We had a great chat with Mike James AKA TheEndurancePhysio about all things rest and recovery! Key Moments: Mike shares how rest is an active part of training, not something passive. It prepares you for upcoming sessions.He explains why sleep is the #1 recovery tool, calling it a "superpower." Things like nutrition and appropriate training load are also fundamental.We discuss how runners often gravitate toward "sexy" recovery tools like ice baths and massage guns before optimizin...
Send a text In an episode that tugs pretty hard on the heartstrings, Faye interviews Nick Hancock, founder and Head Coach at Maximum Mileage Key Moments: Nick shares how running literally saved his life during a period of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Running gave him a purpose and outlet when he desperately needed it.Nick talks about his wife Alyson's stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how they are trying to live life to the fullest, despite the challenges. Running continues to provide...
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