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From Yorkshire to Tokyo – Jake Barraclough (@RanToJapan)This week, Ryan sits down with Jake Barraclough—better known online as RanToJapan—to unpack one of the most fascinating journeys in the distance running world. From a junior talent in the UK, to US college athlete, to Japan-based marathoner with a 2:14 PB, Jake’s story is anything but ordinary.We cover it all—how MMA shaped his early mindset, what it’s really like training solo in Japan, surviving 300km weeks, collapsing across the Tokyo Marathon finish line, and the rise of his YouTube channel which has exploded to 75K+ subscribers in just 8 months.Jake shares insights into his “train harder, not smarter” philosophy, how he’s preparing for next weekend’s Gold Coast Marathon, his honest take on YouTube monetisation, Japanese running culture, and what it takes to chase a sub-2:10 marathon.If you’ve ever wondered what triple runs feel like, how to carb load kamikaze-style, or what it takes to build a running brand from scratch while living abroad—this is the one.—🎧 Tune in to hear Jake’s story and get inspired to up that mileage.If you enjoy the episode, drop us a rating or share it with a mate—it really helps! And stick around next week for Jake’s post-race debrief… straight from the horse’s mouth.

Raf is a man who’s fingertips are allover high performance in Australia's Endurance Scene. A former world #3 ranked ITU Duathlete, bringing a mix of experience as an elite athlete himself, a physiotherapist for some of Australias most recognisable sports teams and greatest ever runners, he is a high level performance coach who specialises in physiological, biomechanical and physiological upskilling of athletes, through theIntegrated Endurance System developed by Front Runner – a high performance coaching and physiotherapy Business based in Perth WA of which todays guest is the owner and founder.Join us as we unpack a career full of success and explore how Raf transitioned from a life as World #3 ranked ITU Duathlete, to Physio for some of Australia's best athletes to one of Australia's most well respected Endurance experts from a physiological, biomechanical and Psychological point of view.So much gold packed into here for listeners to enjoy, as well as a host of bonus listener questions.

The boys are back with a massive episode covering a packed weekend of global racing. From the Valencia Half Marathon where Agnes Ngetich came close to the world record, Kejelcha took a shot at his own course record and Almgren becomes the first European to break 59min. The Brits impressed too with Alfie Manthorpe leading Charles Wheeler, Alex Yee and Ben Connor but Irelands Efrem Gidey pipped them all — Eoin recaps the Dublin Marathon where a 19 year old woman runs 2:34! Also the results from Burnie10 in Tasmania.We unpack the latest headlines too: Ruth Chepngetich’s doping ban and what it means for the sport, the stacked New York City Marathon elite field (Bekele added whilst lots of late scratching causing big changes to the elite fields, plus a quick dip into UKA’s financial “surplus.”Training weeks are back on the agenda — including Eoin’s Cross Country recap — and YouTube Diaries returns with the Coffee Club's interview of ON team mate Joe Klecker ahead of his NYC Marathon debut this weekend. The lads wrap up with Double Trouble, featuring Dan Wein’s hot take on “junk mileage” and whether cooling down 5 k is just ego miles.

EDP35 – New Irish Marathon Record | Dublin & Amsterdam Previews | Double TroubleA big week in distance running and a chaotic one for the Easy Double crew. Eoin's on pre-race duty ahead of his cross-country, Dean and Ryan accidentally launch the “Easy Peddle” series after a group ride gets a bit too competitive, and somehow we end up talking about lactate, fuel tanks, and Perth petrol prices.We break down Connor Mantz’s new North American record (2:04:43), ask why more marathoners seem to be DNF’ing than ever, and read out listener thoughts on women-only events and inclusivity in running.All that plus a look ahead to Dublin and Amsterdam Marathons, a Chicago recap, and plenty of Double Trouble along the way.Tune in for running talk, laughs, and the usual unfiltered chaos.@easydoublepod instagrameasydoublepod@gmail.comhttps://easydoubleclubhouse.circle.so/

EDP34- The lads are back and reporting from Ireland and both corners of Australia.We start off by going through both Perth and Melbourne marathon results, at the time of recording Chicago hadn't even started but Eoin runs through the results at the end of the episode.We chat all things Athlos, a female-only track meet which took place in NYC. We dicscuss whether such specialised competitions still serve a purpose in today's athletics landscape.Femke Bol's announces her bold transition from 400m hurdles to 800m, exploring what this move means for her career and the excitement it generates in the sport. The boys have a brief discussion on training shoes and wonder if super shoes are all that super.We chat our own training updates.Youtube Diaries features Australias own Andy Buchanan.Rounding out the episode we chat all things cross country regarding World Cross Country selection processes in Ireland, Australia and the UK.Whether you're a casual runner or a serious competitor, this episode delivers expert analysis, insider perspectives, and plenty of running talk to fuel your next run.

Ryan interviews professional Nike runner Cooper Teare, Coopers CV is insanely impressive:3:32.16 1500m7:30.62 3000m12:54.72 5000m2 x NCAA Champion2 x Collegiate Record Holder2022 National 1500m Champion2024 National Cross Country Champion1 x World Athletics Championships USA team - EugeneCooper shares insights into his journey from a promising high school athlete to a professional runner with Nike. Cooper discusses his training philosophy, the importance of cross-training, and how he manages recovery and injury prevention. He reflects on his collegiate achievements, including breaking records and winning titles, and shares his experiences at the World Championships. The conversation also touches on personal preferences, early influences in his running career, and the significance of experience in competitive athletics. In this engaging conversation, Cooper Teare shares his journey through the world of competitive running, discussing his training with Cole Hocker, transitioning to the Bowerman Track Club, and the pressures of Olympic aspirations. He reflects on his training, the challenges faced during trials, and the lessons learned from racing in Europe. Teare also delves into the impact of the Grand Slam series on his career and the importance of mental preparation for future competitions. With insights on training preferences and the dynamics of the athletics community, this conversation offers a comprehensive look at the life of a professional athlete.00:00 Introduction to Cooper Teare03:10 Post-Season Reflections and Recovery05:55 Cross-Training: Cycling and Swimming in Training11:08 Injury Prevention and Training Philosophy12:58 Quickfire Questions: Personal Preferences20:55 Cooper's Journey: From Childhood to Professional Runner26:02 Choosing Oregon: A No-Brainer Decision31:39 Navigating Coaching Changes and Personal Growth35:56 Rivalries and Breakthroughs in College Racing42:02 Transitioning to Professional Running with Nike49:46 Joining Bowerman: Expectations vs. Reality55:49 Olympic Trials: High Hopes and Disappointments01:00:17 European Circuit: A Confidence-Building Experience01:02:17 Experiencing Grassroots Athletics in the UK01:04:28 Learning from Different Racing Cultures01:06:31 The Role of Accessibility in Athletics01:07:55 Reflections on the Grand Slam Experience01:10:23 Tactical Racing and Competitive Mindset01:13:02 Navigating the Grand Slam and Diamond League01:15:09 Challenges and Disappointments in Athletics01:18:10 The Future of Track and Field01:22:48 Mental Preparation for Future Competitions01:25:02 Training Regimen and Strength Work01:27:23 Innovative Training Techniques01:29:43 Shoe Rotation and Gear Preferences01:31:04 Hot Takes on Training Practices

The lads and after a crazy schedule of results results results leading in to Tokyo this week is pretty quite on that front so we take some time to reflect on our own training, injury updates and progress from Dean & Ryan, whereas Eoin eyes up another races.. if his sore, shaved knee will allow?We previewed the upcoming interview with Cooper Teare that Ryan had the privilege of hosting on Friday night - releasing Wednesday 2pm AWST.You DO NOT, want to miss it.Listener Questions kept us busy with questions around:- How to manage fuelling during Double Threshold days- Supplement stacks- Potential Lifetime PB's - we rank each others- Goals and future of the pod- Discussions on the current doping landscape and what can be done to improve itOf course just because Tokyo is over doesn't mean Athletics is finished any time soon as we share where the sport is heading next:- World Cross Country USA January- World Indoor Champs Poland March- Commonwealth Games Glasgow July- European Outdoors Birmingham AugustAll of that with the occasional marathon major spinkled in, the domestic Australian track season soon to begin, Indoors during winter into a normal track season is sure to keep us busy.Thanks for tuning in as always.Connect on Instagram @easydoublepodJoin The Clubhouse easydoubleclubhouse.circle.soEmail easydoublepod@gmail.com

Tokyo World Championships — and it’s been a wild one. We dive into every corner of the track and road: Gressier weaving through late to steal the men’s 10,000m, Simbu producing one of the most dramatic marathon finishes in history, Faith Kipyegon extending her reign with another 1500m crown, and Jake Wightman rewriting his own fairytale in a chaotic men’s 1500m final.Shock medals in just about every event.We talk redemption arcs (Cole Hocker in the 5000m), disappointments, breakout stars, and ask the big question: did these championships live up to expectations? Plus, who came out on top in the medal table battle between Australia, the UK, and Ireland?Outside of Tokyo, we cover Berlin Marathon storylines, City2Bay results, Alex Yee lining up for Valencia, Centro targeting a big run in Chicago, and Ryan manages to find a double trouble whilst tuning in to Australian coverage of Gout Gout.If you’ve been glued to the track, road, and cross-country this past fortnight — this is the debrief you’ve been waiting for.

Tokyo World Championships are here and the drama has already started 🔥We break down all the big results so far – from the women’s 10,000m to a brutal marathon in 27-degree heat, plus the 1500m heats that claimed some huge names.In the news: Kipchoge and Hassan are heading to NYC, Welteji is OUT after a doping violation, and Knighton receives a four-year ban.As always, we check in on our training weeks, dive into the YouTube diaries, and bring you another round of Double Trouble before looking ahead to what’s coming up next.Connect on Instagram @easydoublepodJoin The Clubhouse https://easydoubleclubhouse.circle.so/Email easydoublepod@gmail.com

Eoin sat down with multiple Irish record holder 1 week out from competing at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Andrew dialled in from Ireland Athletics holding camp in a blazing Hong Kong.Andrew explains how he plans to navigate the rounds of a major Championship whilst competing in both 1500m & 5000m - in terms of ticking over inbetween races, getting the perfect balance of recovery and priming for the next race.Andrew talks about how he first found running as a junior, the challenges of trying to fit into a system rather than the system being built around you in USA and moving on when the time is right and striving for more.Eoin asks Andrew about his experiences at Grand Slam Track, the financial opportunities that come with it, the pressures and tactics of the second race when you know how much money is on the line and the realities of 'getting the call' - changing flights and altitude camp plans.Andrew also talks about life on the road in racing on the Diamond League circuit, how important heart rate is in being an indicator of overtraining, managing recovery, load and stress on the body.Andrew has recently joined Team New Balance Manchester and shares an incredibly insightful typical summer training week including the perhaps controversial lack of a long run!Tune in to the World Athletic Championships in Tokyo from this Saturday and follow Andrew as he flies the Irish flag in the 1500m & 5000mFollow @easydoublepodJoin https://easydoubleclubhouse.circle.so/ Email easydoublepod@gmail.com

This week on Easy Double we cover a stacked week of racing with the Great North Run, The Big Half in London, the USATF 20k Road Champs, and the iconic 5th Avenue Mile in New York. We break down standout performances, prize money, and course records before diving into training weeks and our Tokyo World Championships predictions across every distance from 800m to the marathon.And for Tokyo — you can play along with us. Head to The Clubhouse where you’ll find a Google Form to submit your own predictions for free. There’s a pair of shoes up for grabs for the overall winner, plus every entrant goes into a free prize draw for nutrition products. Share our competition post to your story and you’ll score 4 bonus entries.We also react to the Australian team selection drama, Kenya’s bid for future Worlds, and the latest silence from UK Athletics on marathon entries. In YouTube Diaries we check in with Stephen Scullion, while in Double Trouble we debate whether the obsession with the marathon is hurting the sport’s balance across distances.As always, The Clubhouse had their say first — listener questions, hot takes, and predictions straight from our community.Join now easydoubleclubhouse.circle.so Message on instagram @easydoublepodSend us an email easydoublepod@gmail.com

WOW! What an absolute pleasure it was to dive inside the mind of the fastest ever marathoner to come out of North America.Strap in and get your notes out.Members of https://easydoubleclubhouse.circle.so/ were fortunate enoguh to submit their questions for Cam. Join now to get involved, access the backstage pass and benefit from Easy Double being more than just a podcast.This week Dean sits down with North American marathon record holder Cam Levins (2:05:36, Tokyo 2023) — also Canada’s half marathon record holder — for a deep, honest chat about the highs, lows, and rebuilds behind world-class endurance.We cover:Tapering and heat prep heading into Worlds (including a final 32k workout with 20k at MP)Kilometres vs miles, quick-fire Canada Q&A (Tim Hortons, poutine, playlists)Early days, NCAA leap, and learning how to kick for realOregon Project years, injury misdiagnosis, surgery… and almost walking awayThe comeback: breaking a 43-year Canadian marathon record, then COVID chaosSapporo struggles → a full reset: 170–180mpw, double workouts, triple days, heavy lifting, treadmill heat/altitude — and the 2:07 at Eugene WorldsWhy strength work changes marathon late-race legs, fueling fixes, and pacing the race so it “feels like 30k of jogging… then it’s on”If you enjoy the episode, follow/subscribe, drop a rating, and share it with a running mate. 🧡Follow on instagram @easydoublepod

Ryan, Dean and Eoin are back The Clubhouse has been buzzing — from a Brooks ambassador wading into our shoe chat to the GB marathon selection saga (including a reply from Eilish) that’s got UKA policy in the crosshairs. We also tease our Cam Levins interview dropping this week: listener questions, triple-day training, Oregon Project chapter, that 2:05 AR, and his big Tokyo goals (no spoilers… but it’s a belter).RESULTS: Zurich Diamond League Final, Sydney Marathon’s first-year-Major experience (including insights and analysis the stream and commentary failed to provide), and a hilly Perth City2Surf.Training weeks including another race for Eoin, this time as he took to the roads on his local 5k. Then News: GB Worlds team and the marathon selection controversy, 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus turning pro with Nike, Andy Buchanan’s stress reaction (Worlds doubt), Melbourne Marathon entries.Join the Clubhouse for early drops, debates, and listener Qs: easydoubleclubhouse.circle.so

This week’s episode of the Easy Double Podcast is a big one — we’re launching The Easy Double Clubhouse 🎉The Clubhouse is our new private community space: think of it as a backstage pass to the pod, where you can chat about races, shoe rotations, YouTube diaries, and importantly all of your secret double troubles. Listener questions, bonus announcements, and early guest reveals will now all come from inside the Clubhouse — and the best part? It’s completely free to join easydoubleclubhouse.circle.soAlthough you can choose to join as a supporter and make a donation if you'd like to help us out towards the cost - your way of saying thanks!We also dive into a stacked week of running:Lausanne & Brussels Diamond Leagues 🔥Australian National XCTooting BMC “Last Call for Tokyo”Antrim Coast Half MarathonPlus, we check in on our training weeks, preview Sydney, chat Mantz’s shoe switch, look at the NYC elite fields, and cover Keely Hodgkinson’s team update — it’s a loaded episode.If you enjoy the show, please drop a 5⭐ review and we’ll see you in The Clubhouse!

The Easy Double boys are back with a loaded episode after one of the busiest weeks of the season, these 2hr episodes are out of controlWe start by reflecting on last week’s Jake Smith interview — your reactions, our takeaways, and why it might just have brought some new faces into the Easy Double community. Over in the Strava group, Jake’s antics continue, Kristian's Canova-style special gets the nod, and we talk about the special delivery on the way ahead of the Clubhouse launch next week.From there, it’s into The Results:Silesia Diamond League: Keely Hodgkinson front-running her way to a world lead, Jess Hull pacing a WR attempt, Rose Davies and Lauren Ryan hitting huge marks.. Plus the Goose racing with new tactics and Hoey upsetting Kessler.Sweden’s Folksam Grand Prix: Andreas Almgren obliterates his own national record, Seth O’Donnell shows serious form, and the Aussies keep climbing the all-time ranks.Hungarian GP, Oulu Finland, and Fribourg Switzerland: big PBs across the middle-distance crew, British standards getting ticked off left and right, and a busy week for the Aussies in Europe.Dean breaks down his own training week and talks through the discomfort he's been feeling and what he's doing to manage it. Eoin was racing again! With a big 10 mile race in Dublins Phoenix Park, how high up could he finish? In the news section, we get into:The Chicago Marathon elite fields announcementJakob Ingebrigtsens YouTube flirting with a few different options for Tokyo and beyondFred Kerley’s whereabouts case making headlinesJess Hull talking gold medal ambitionsHerne Hill Harriers’ “Last Call for Tokyo” 3000mYouTube Diaries dives into Clayton Young’s World Championships buildup, and Double Trouble has it all: Strava PBs that don’t quite line up, stopping the watch early, and cyclists panicking about cars that weren’t really that close.Finally, we look ahead to another stacked week of racing: Lausanne Diamond League midweek (Keely vs. Hunter Bell over 800m 👀) and Brussels on the weekend with a big 5000m showdown.🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram @easydoublepod.

Ryan sat down with British distance runner Jake Smith to chat all things running, RED-S (& football). It was an absolute pleasure to hear about Jake's journey, how he has rebuilt both physically and mentally.- How his upbringing in Hong Kong shaped who he is- His (unfortunate) passion for Reading FC - Starting out as a triathlete- Early career successes (60:31 HM / Olympic marathon QT )- Signing for NN & Ugandan training camps- RED-S, eating disorders and body image difficulties- Heart rate and lactate training- Rebuilding mentally and physically- Getting back to top shape- Running 2:11 at the London marathon- Long term Olympic goals from early successes and rising to the top to how he - Who he has beef with & who he thinks will win the 1500m goldHopefully you enjoy this chat and can get a lot from it.Connect on instagram @easydoublepod

The episode starts as we question Eoins interesting long run refuelling stratergy of 2 x hard boiled egg.Ryan tells the story of a lucky escape during a bike ride as he collided with a Ute.We discuss how the Strava group is gaining traction with listeners throwing questions around on the back of last weeks topless Double Trouble. There's a few absolute mileage monsters and mountain climbers in there.. Ryan remains bottom on 0km thoughWe tease next weeks big interviewee.. we are very excited as this person has represented GB on a global stage and is extremely talented runner from 5k all the way up to the marathon and has an incredible story to tell.Results:- Sydney's City2Surf (Isaac Heyne and Bronte Oates)- USA's Sir Walter Mile (Oli Hoare & Ky Robinson) - Belgiums IFAM Oordegem (Lauren Ryan, Ed Trippas, Cian McPhillips, Sarah Calvert, Isabelle Boffey, Darragh McIlheney, Alex Yee, Andy Butchart)News:Jakob is out of the remaining Diamond League fixtures and will not open his season until the World Championship hearts in Tokyo - we discuss what this means for both him and his competitors.Steve Magness told an anti-doping story of how testers arrived at a track session in Kenya and what happened when they arrived...Would we race in the illegal Adidas Prime X 3?Beer Mile WR of 4:27 by Canadian Corey BellemoreThe Y Chromosome test for female athletes and the potential ramificationsEoin stacks a huge training week on the back of Irish national 5000m next week as he looks to continue to build ahead of the long term goal of XC in November and previews his 10mile race this up-coming week. The key question is what shoes will he wear?Dean deals with a rare niggle and decrease the load and intensity somewhat to try and settle it but ends the week on a bit of a high..Ryan's training takes him to pilates with some interesting antics and a few competitive 'races' with random unsuspecting cyclists whilst out on rides.We spill the beans on the launch of The Clubhouse..We're loving doing this so if you are enjoying listening please give us a review on Apple/Spotify and send us a message @easydoublepod

As we were preparing the agenda, this week felt a little light. However, that is certainly not the case! Huge episode with plenty for you to get stuck into.Results:- Sydney Harbour 10km- City Night 10k Berlin- Giro Podistico Internazionale di CastelbuonoHuge training week from Dean, on the back of a 10km win (& CR) last week as he prepares for Perth half upcoming next week. Eoin battles with a bit of illness as he too prepares for a race next week - national 5000m Champs and deliberates about what sort of shape he might be in ahead of it.YouTube diaries topically addresses the return of Matt Fox as he announced he is back in the 'normal'? world on Strava over the past couple of days - we honoured his Sweat Elite channel and IMO podcast series.Dean provides a detailed breakdown of the ones to watch ahead of USATF Championships this upcoming week and explains how their selection process works.Some very interesting details were revealed about the financial collapse of Grand Slam Track and what was the main contributor - an 8 figure investor pulled the plug after the first meet but had only committed as much as a 'terms sheet' a little less than the commitment MJ had made to the athletes!All three of the lads take aim with YouTube Diaries.

Dean sits down with arguably Australia's most versatile athlete, Australian 10k road (30:44) and Half-Marathon (67:17) record holder, Izzi Batt-Doyle. With PB's ranging from 14:49 in the 5000 to 2:22:59 in the Marathon, Izzi can do it all.Izzi is infamous for her 200km weeks with ruthless output and consistency, often supplementing her training with multiple gym and pilates session too. But Dean pulls back the curtain and digs a little deeper to find out what came before, what set all of this up.Dean and Izzi chat about her life in the collegiate system in the USA, her transition back to Australian Athletics, competing priorities between track and the road, where her future goals are and how she has managed to turn a hobby into a career/lifestyle being multiple business owner in the running industry too.Having represented Australia over 5000m in the 2024 Paris Olympic games, Izzi gives a fantastic insight into what life is really like as a professional athlete.If you'd like to follow her journey to Tokyo and beyond you can stay up to date @izzibattdoyleIf you're liking the content give us a follow @easydoublepod - you can be sure there's more where this came from!Also please let us know your feedback, who shall we interview next?

Tune in for another MASSIVE episode.Huge announcement regarding The Easy Double Clubhouse: The private running community, built by listeners, beyond the mic. Not just a podcast a running community. A space where listeners can interact, share their opinions on all things running and help shape the development of the pod. For those who want more than just a weekly episode.- Monaco steals the running news headline with Jess Hull and Pete Bol ensuring TWO Australian records went down, amongst other world class races and stacked fields- Eoin raced a 3000m and tried bicarb for the first time at Cork City Sports meet, where he watched other professional Irish and Australian runners compete in the 3000m and mile.- Lots of pro's stayed in Ireland and backed up in Dublin on the weekend with a 5000m and another mile.- Seth O'Donnell signs a professional contract with Nike and heads to Europe- We preview the upcoming London Diamond League with a couple of changes to the fields- Rumour Mill sparks whispers of impacts to the Australian marathon lineup for Tokyo- Two listener questions regarding: how to effectively and efficiently commute to work, running & the importance of and reduction in the use of Cross Country as a training tool and strength building exerciseThanks as always for tuning in, follow the journey along at @easydoublepod on insta