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How do you actually train for an ultramarathon?Not according to Instagram. Not according to the bloke who runs 100 miles every weekend. And definitely not by simply running more and more until your knees fall off.In this episode of the Rokman Podcast, we break down how to train for an ultramarathon without all the influencer nonsense.Paul Zlabickas and Ben Wiley recently completed the Welsh Coastal Path — 870 miles and around 30,000m of elevation — in just 18 days and 5 hours, setting a new fastest known time.But the interesting part isn't just what happened during those 870 miles.It's how they trained for it.💪🏻 Try Rokman's weekly running challenges: Click here👕 Get Rokman's "Too Stubborn to Stop" Running T-Shirt: Click here🎙️Get notified when new Rokman Podcast episodes get released: Click here

Former Welsh 800m runner Jimmy Watkins reached a World Championship final, ran 1:46 for 800m… and then walked away from running completely.In this episode of the Rokman Podcast, Jimmy talks about the reality of elite athletics, why he quit at his peak, drinking before races, swapping running for life in a rock band, getting sober, rediscovering his love for running and eventually co-founding Running Punks.We also get into what happened when he left Running Punks, how the breakup affected him personally, his Running Reviews, working with BBC 6 Music and Craig Charles, and why combining running with music helped him find his identity again.Then we get into training.Jimmy's approach is refreshingly simple. We talk about how to actually get faster, interval training, why running is a skill, warm-ups, and the advice he gives people who want to find out what they're genuinely capable of.💪🏻 Get a Running Challenge sent straight to your inbox every week: Click here👕 Get Rokman's "Too Stubborn to Stop" Running T-Shirt: Click here🎙️Get notified when new Rokman Podcast episodes get released: Click here

James Joseph ran every single day for 365 days. No rest days. Even while touring across the world with rock band James and the Cold Gun.So what did a full year of daily running actually do to his fitness?In this episode, James talks about how the streak changed his body, fitness, discipline and mindset — and why it became much more than just ticking off another run on Strava.This is less about becoming an elite runner and more about what can happen when you stop constantly starting again.If you struggle with consistency, motivation, or fitting running around a busy life, there’s plenty in this one.James Joseph is the guitarist and vocalist of James and the Cold Gun, a Welsh rock band that has toured internationally, while somehow finding time to run every bloody day.Welcome to the Rokman Podcast - For endurance runners, marathon runners, ultra runners and everyday athletes who want to improve their running, build endurance, get stronger, train smarter and take on bigger running challenges.💪🏻 Get weekly running challenges sent straight to your inbox🏃‍➡️ Download our free 5km Personal Best Training Plan👕 Get Rokman's "Too Stubborn to Stop" Running T-Shirt🎙️Get notified when new Rokman Podcast episodes get released#️⃣ Follow me on Instagram

Want to run a faster marathon without falling for influencer nonsense, expensive gadgets or pointless training hacks?Running coach Gary Howells reveals the marathon training, fuelling and recovery strategies that actually help runners achieve a faster time.Gary has completed more than 140 marathons, 15 ultramarathons, five Ironmans and the Marathon des Sables. He has also run 10 marathons in 10 days.So, unlike most people giving marathon advice online, he has properly tested this stuff.Gary also explains why runners may gain more from improving their fuelling and recovery than spending hundreds of pounds on shoes.If you are training for your first marathon, chasing a new personal best or simply trying to become a better runner, this episode should give you plenty to take into your own training.💪🏻 Get a Running Challenge Sent Straight to your inbox every week: Click here👕 Get Rokman's "Too Stubborn to Stop" Running T-Shirt: Click here🎙️Get notified when new Rokman Podcast episodes get released: Click here

Why are so many runners drawn to pain, suffering and extreme endurance challenges after going through trauma? In this episode of the Rokman Podcast, mental health nurse Paul Regan explains why running, marathons, ultras and hard physical goals can help people cope — but also when they can become avoidance.This is a conversation for runners who use training, racing and endurance challenges to stay sane, find purpose, build confidence and prove to themselves they can still do hard things.💪🏻 Join the Rokman Community - Running Challenges, Training, Support, Advice, and Apparel: https://rokman.co.uk/?utm_campaign=Rokman_Podcast&utm_source=Spotify&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=👕 Buy Rokman's "Too Stubborn to Stop" Active T-Shirt: https://rokman.co.uk/collections/all-products/products/too-stubborn-to-stop-mens-active-t-shirt-black🏃‍➡️ Download The No-Nonsense 12-Week Running Plan: https://mailchi.mp/rokman/running-plan-35🎙️Get notified when new Rokman Podcast episodes get released: https://mailchi.mp/rokman/podcast-alerts