In this episode of Idiots Go Running, Colin, Andrew and Matt are joined by Nick — the running coach to talk all things running nutrition, endurance fuel, and ultra running fuelling strategies.

We get into what actually works on long runs, back-to-back running days, marathon training, and ultra running, including common nutrition mistakes, what to eat before, during and after runs, and how fuelling changes when the miles get really long.

With Colin and Matt both living with Multiple Sclerosis, we also talk about nutrition from a health, recovery and sustainability point of view, not just performance. Expect real experience, honest chat, a few bad decisions, and plenty of lessons learned the hard way.

This episode is part of our journey towards MS Runs Ireland, where we’ll be running 350 miles from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise money for MS Ireland, MS Runs The US, and MS Society Northern Ireland.

If you’re training for a marathon, ultra, trail race, or just trying to fuel your running better, this one’s for you.

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Expert Help the Idiots — Pre-Race Breakfast

What do endurance runners actually eat before a race?

In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots, we ask one simple question to some very experienced runners and coaches:

What’s your pre-race breakfast?

The answers are… exactly what you’d expect. And also not at all.

From coffee being the clear winner, to tea holding its own, McDonald’s somehow counting as fuel, energy bars making an appearance — and a few absolute maniacs admitting they run on nothing at all.

This isn’t about perfect nutrition plans or Instagram breakfasts. It’s about real routines, honest habits, and what people actually rely on before lining up for long, painful days on the road or trail.

• Why coffee dominates pre-race routines

• Simple vs complicated breakfasts

• Familiar food over “perfect” nutrition

• Why some runners eat very little — or nothing

• What not to experiment with on race morning

And yes… this explains a lot.

• Nick Weston — the running coach

• Jo Manta — the Greek ultra runner

• Sammy Lapauri — the elite pathfinder

• Gerry O’Boyle — the Irish coastal runner

• Ashley Schneider — MS Runs The US creator

• Isaac Barnes — ultra marathon runner

• Ben Tough Mudder — Tough Mudder Ben

• Derek Stefureac — the corn-on-the-cob ultra runner

• Alex Stonehenge — Stonehenge 300 mile ultra runner

🎧 Next episode: How do runners deal with jet lag before races?

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How We Accidentally Became Ultra Runners

We didn’t plan this.

We didn’t set out to become ultra runners.

Somewhere between saying yes to a few daft ideas and not knowing when to stop, things escalated.

In this episode, Colin Goodman and Andrew Goodman talk honestly about how ordinary running slowly turned into marathons, then ultras, and eventually full-blown endurance madness. The mistakes, the learning curve, the mental battles, and the moments where we realised this was about more than just running.

🎤 This talk was recorded live at the NI Running Show, with a brilliant crowd and plenty of laughs along the way.

We chat about:

• How marathon running quietly turns into ultra running

• Why mindset matters more than pace in endurance events

• Learning the hard way through mistakes, fatigue, and doubt

• Why community, purpose, and resilience keep pulling us back

• How you don’t need to be elite to take on big running challenges

This isn’t about times or podiums.

It’s about curiosity, grit, and finding out what you’re capable of when things get uncomfortable.

If you’ve ever thought about running further…

or wondered how people accidentally end up doing this stuff —

this one’s for you.

🎧 Idiots Go Running — honest running stories, endurance challenges, and learning as we go.

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What does it actually take to train for a multi-day endurance challenge?

In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots, we bring together experienced runners, coaches, and endurance minds to break down how to prepare your body and brain for running day after day after day.

No hype. No nonsense. Just practical advice that real runners can use when training for ultra distances, stage races, or multi-day adventures.

We cover the fundamentals that matter most when the miles stack up and the fatigue hits.

• Building consistent weekly mileage without burning out

• Back-to-back long runs and why they matter

• Training tired (without overdoing it)

• Fuel, hydration, and recovery between days

• Strength, mobility, and injury prevention

• Mindset, patience, and managing the low moments

Whether you’re training for your first multi-day run or trying to survive your next big endurance challenge, this episode is about staying healthy, strong, and smart from Day 1 to the finish line.

• Nick Weston — the running coach

• Jo Manta — the Greek ultra runner

• Sammy Lapauri — the elite pathfinder

• Gerry O’Boyle — the Irish coastal runner

• Ashley Schneider — MS Runs The US creator

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Expert Running Tips | Training, Recovery, Endurance & Smarter Decisions

In this episode of Experts Help the Idiots, we talk training, endurance, pacing, recovery, and the decisions that make or break a run. From mileage and intensity to strength work, rest days, nutrition, and mindset, our expert shares simple, practical advice runners can actually use.

Whether you’re building aerobic fitness, preparing for a long run, managing fatigue, or trying to avoid common training mistakes, this episode covers the fundamentals that help runners stay consistent, healthy, and moving forward.

Train smart, recover properly, fuel the work, and don’t do anything stupid. Simple really. Until next time...

Marathon training | Sub-3 attempt - I’m chasing Nick Weston — a 3-hour marathon pacer and experienced running coach who understands what it really takes to train faster, smarter, and more consistently.

This mini-series dives into marathon training, coaching vs self-coaching, and the real differences between:

• 1-to-1 running coaching

• Training with apps like Runna

• Online marathon plans

• Training with no coach at all

We talk about:

• Marathon pacing strategies

• Sub-3 marathon training blocks

• Weekly mileage, long runs, and threshold sessions

• Training structure vs flexibility

• Mindset, accountability, and confidence

• Avoiding injury while increasing speed

• What actually helps runners break time barriers

It’s real runners, real training decisions, and honest conversations about how to improve marathon performance, whether you’re chasing a PB, a first marathon, or a sub-3 goal.

If you’re searching for:

running coach advice, marathon training tips, sub 3 marathon plan, marathon pacing, Runna app review, online running plans, how to train faster, endurance running podcast — this series is for you.

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Experts Help the Idiots – What’s the Weirdest Thing That’s Gone Through Your Head on a Run?

Running clears your head…

Or so everyone says.

In this episode of Experts Help the Idiots, we ask a simple question — and get some very unexpected answers:

What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever gone through your head while running?

From completely random thoughts to dark humour, strange daydreams and questionable life ideas, this episode proves that when the legs keep moving, the brain absolutely cannot be trusted.

Along the way, we explore:

• Why your mind wanders on long runs

• What mental fatigue actually feels like

• Why strange thoughts are completely normal

• How distraction and imagination can sometimes help performance

It’s funny.

It’s honest.

And slightly worrying.

Speakers:

Idiots Go Running — Colin, Andrew & Matt

Experts — Nick Weston, Jo Manta, Sammy Lapauri, Gerry O’Boyle, Ashley Schneider, Isaac Barnes, Derek Stefureac, Alex, Ben

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Mental strength.

Every runner talks about it.

Very few actually know how to train it.

In Episode 2 of Experts Help the Idiots, we tackle one of the biggest questions in running:

can mental strength actually be trained — or do you either have it or you don’t?

Joined by experienced coaches and endurance athletes, the idiots explore what happens in your head when running gets tough — and how to stop your brain quitting before your body does.

This episode covers:

• What mental strength really means when running

• Why mindset often fails before fitness

• How mental fatigue shows up in training and races

• Practical ways to train your mind alongside your body

• Tools and habits runners can actually use

🧠 The Experts

• Nick Weston

• Gerry O’Boyle

• Jo Manta

• Sammy Lapauri

• Ashley Schneider

• Isaac Barnes

• Derek Stefureac

Whether you’re training for a 5K, marathon or ultra, this episode breaks down how mental strength really works — and yes, according to the experts, it can be trained. Which is useful… because our idiots don’t have much.

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