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The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon

John Starrett•stazzasstable.com
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Running
Strava group: https://www.strava.com/clubs Open Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1119827 John's one of the most successful online running coaches on the planet. He has a background in journalism and is the founder of Stazza's Stable: a global running community. John coaches a broad range of runners: beginners through elites (national, European, and Olympic standard). He cuts through the flummery, misinformation, and plethora of platitudinous pap pushed out by influencers. In an entertaining format, he sates runners' cravings for knowledge.
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Episodes

THE BIG INTERVIEW

In this episode I answer coaching questions. Link to Stazza's Stable Certified Online Run Coaching Course https://the-stazza-running-coach.kit.com/signup

Feb 24, 2026•31 min•Season 5Ep. 2

The Method Behind the Madness: My Coaching Blueprint

After four decades of coaching and guiding over 832 runners to sub-3-hour marathons, I open the vault on the training philosophy that's become the foundation of Stazza's Stable. Whether you're chasing your first marathon or hunting a Boston qualifier, this is the episode that answers the question every Stablemate eventually asks: "What makes this system different?" No fluff. No fads. Just proven principles forged over 40 years in the trenches with runners of every level.

Feb 07, 2026•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 1

THE BIG INTERVIEW - THIS A BANGER

In this episode my guest gives excellent advice for start-up coached, developing coaches, and coaches at capacity to help scale. He also gives advice in a broader fashion that will help SMBs, SMEs, and Enterprise. Obviously, delivered with the usual banter.

Aug 10, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 1

Stazza's Stable Masterclass

In this episode, CEO of RNT (Akash Vaghela) interviews me. This is a deep dive into my whole training philosophy.

Aug 02, 2025•1 hr 40 min

Why and how to become an online running coach

In this episode, we look at why and how to become a world class running coach. We also explain the new Stazza's Stable coaching group. For information about the Certified Stazza's Stable Online Running Coach Course and to enter the competition for two pairs of super shoes you can contact me at: stazzastable1965@gmail.com, WhatsApp - 00353830435669, Inst - stazzas_stable, Strava - Coach Stazza.

Jul 20, 2025•23 min•Season 5Ep. 1

Super Shoe Winners and 10 most common running injuries

In this episode, I announce the two winners of the super shoes and take a dive into the 10 most common running injuries. Contact me: stazzastable1965@gmail.com WhatsApp:00353 83 043 5669 Inst.: stazza's_stable FaceBook: John Starrett and The Art of the Marathon Strava: Coach Stazza, Stazza's Stable, and The Stablemaster Speaks

May 30, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 2

STAZZA'S CERTIFIED ONLINE RUNNING COACH COURSE

An overview of the Stazza certified online running coach course. DM me "ONLINE" to register your interest: WhatsApp - 00353 83 043 5669 Insta. - stazza's_stable Facebook - John Starrett and The Art of the Marathon Strava - Coach Stazza

Apr 19, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 1

Sarah Cox 3:36 down to 3:11 in four months

This episode focuses on Stablemate Sarah Cox's incredible jump from 3:36 down to 3:11 in just four months. We look ADHD, creatine, work stress, sleep, and injury management. We also evince how running by feel helps breakthroughs.

Mar 22, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 7

HILLS ARE THE PILLS

In this episode we look at all things hills.

Feb 13, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 3

TALENT PART 2

To kick-off the new season we start with Talent part two. We look at what talent is and why you don't need talent to run a good marathon. We also announce the two winners of the super shoe competition.

Jan 30, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 1

DOPING: Ruth's WR, Aoife Cooke; Paula Radcliffe:; Conner Mantz; Kipchoge; Clayton Young

To kick-off the new season, a firecracker episode all about doping: Ruth's 'WR', Aoife Cooke (did she dope? And the big question to me from the world's best running journo); is Kipchoge clean (and all about his age); are Conner and Clayton clean? Was Paula clean? Omertà in Kenya!.The BS around Kenyans walking to school compared to the youth of Utah and everywhere in the West! The solution to the fiasco that is athletics.

Oct 31, 2024•52 min

The Aoife Cooke Story - Pt 1: 2;46-2:32 in 10 months

In part 1 of The Aoife Cooke Story, we examine how she made the leap from plateaued club runner to Irish national marathon champion in just 10 months (from 2:46 - 2:32). This is a detailed analysis of how a struggling club runner is lifted from the mire of mediocrity to the glory and limelight of national stardom.

Jul 18, 2024•45 min

18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months; from newbie to sub 2:25 marathon in 18 months

We examine how posh-boy James Whittington (36yrs - 3 young kids - big city job with long hours - only runs 4 times per week ) has gone from newbie runner in May 2023 with 18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months and how he'll press on to run sub 2:25 in less than 18 months of running . James 'Rees-Mogg' Whittington's story will blow your mind...

May 16, 2024•34 min
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