In 2017 Hillary Allen was rated the Number 1 Sky Runner in the world. As she finished her last race of the season with ambitions to win the race and world series, the unimaginable happened and she fell 150 feet (45 meters) off a ridge line in Norway. What followed next was an incredible story of pain, resilience, vulnerability and an unimaginable comeback. This is one not to miss and quite possibly one of my favourite episodes to record yet. To follow Hillary go to - @hillygoat_climbs on Instagr...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 21 min
In this episode we explore how I plan to run London Marathon 2026: - What my running programme will look like. - How I plan to strength train alongside the running. - What mobility I will be doing. How I plan to do this alongside other commitments such as family. To keep up to date with my training follow me on Instagram- @olliemccarthy For enquiries email- ollie@mccarthysf.com
Jul 10, 2025•26 min
On this episode I talk all things London Marathon. - How I got in. - Why I feel now is the right time to do a race like this. - What I plan to get out of the day. Plus more. If you want to keep up with my training follow me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For any enquiries email- ollie@mccarthysf.com
Jun 26, 2025•23 min
This week we talk to Janie Perry. Janie is a Nutritional Therapist and marathon runner. We discuss what it takes physically and mentally to run 20+ marathons. How at 55 she feels she is constantly improving. Why nutrition is so important. Plus much more. To follow Janie on Instagram go to @janieperrywellness To see what I am up to on Instagram go to @olliewmccarthy For coaching or podcast enquiries email me on ollie@mccarthysf.com
Jun 12, 2025•59 min
Todays episode is all about how endurance can help your physical and mental growth. And why recently I challenged one of my clients on a decision they made because I believed it wasn't in their best interested. Plus some of the latest news and results from the McCarthy Method training group. To keep up with what I am doing follow me on Instagram (@olliewmccarthy) For collabs or other enquiries email ollie@mccarthysf.com
May 29, 2025•23 min
This week on training to Endure we speak to Gareth Malloy on how he became a Kettlebell world champion in the Pentathlon. This involves completing exercises for a set time with the ambition of scoring as high as possible. A sport that combines high levels of strength and endurance. We talk over: - how he got involved in kettlebell sport. - the physical and mental preparation he had to go through to win a world championship. - why he thinks kettlebells are such a great tool for people to learn ho...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Today we cover injuries. I talk over an injury I had that put me out for 6 months and how I went about recovering and rehabbing. We also cover: - Why injuries happen - What to do if you get injured - How to mitigate injury in the future Hope this podcast is useful. If so please give it a like and share. To see what I'm up to on a weekly basis follow me on Instagram (@olliewmccarthy) For any enquiries email ollie@mccarthysf.com
Mar 06, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today I'm going to talk about naked running. Which admittedly is not exactly as it sounds. I talk over: - Benefits of naked running - How to do it - Why you should do it Hope you enjoy the episode. To follow more regular updates of what I am up to go to Instagram and find me @olliewmccarthy. For enquiries email ollie@mccarthysf.com
Feb 13, 2025•23 min
On todays episode we cover how to make 2025 your best year yet. We talk through: - Reflections on 2024. - How to plan for big goals in 2025. - What can help you get ahead when taking on a BIG challenge. Hope you enjoy this one. Follow me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy for regular updates. Enquiries- ollie@mccarthysf.com
Jan 05, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 2
The latest episode of Training to Endure covers how you can combine strength training and running without the need to tell everyone your a hybrid athlete..... It looks at the way I have been training clients for years. How you can get the best of both worlds without excessive amounts of training. This one is a must listen if you are interested in staying strong while also running. To follow my day to day activities follow me- @olliewmccarthy on Instagram For enquiries- ollie@mccarthysf.com...
Dec 18, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This week on Training to Endure, I explain where I have been and what I have been doing for the last few months. Plus talk about the Beachy Head half marathon which I recently ran after minimal training. Lastly I talk about the future of the podcast and what my plan is moving forwards. To keep up to date with what I am doing drop me a follow on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For other enquiries email me- ollie@mccarthysf.com
Nov 13, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 6
A slight different episode this week. We are joined by Justin Waller who is a financial coach who also has an epic podcast called "The Money Mile" (make sure you check it out.) He helps people balance their financial goals along with their fitness ones through his financial coaching services. We talk over many topics including how he got started in Triathlon and what the training has done for him. How he has managed to achieve financial independence. And how people can manage their physical goal...
Oct 30, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this episode I talk about my recent 100 mile ultramarathon. How I prepared physically and mentally leading into it. How the race itself went. Plus my reflections on the experience and what I have planned next. If you want to see more regular updates of my training go to my Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For any coaching or other enquires email me- ollie@mccarthysf.com
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 4
This week I am doing a recap of my recent 100km race- Race to the King. I talk over training leading into the event. What my ambitions were for the day. And then of course how the actual race went. Plus, what this means for me moving forwards into my final stages of 100 miler prep. Let me know if you enjoyed the episode. If you want to follow me on social media go to Instagram @olliewmccarthy Or email me ollie@mccarthysf.com...
Jul 03, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 3
On this episode we catch up with Tom O'Cleary who is a competitive endurance athlete and coach. We talk to him about training leading into an attempt to run a sub 3 hour marathon. About how he used a training camp in Kenya to help prepare him. Lessons he got from training amongst the Kenyan athletes. Plus much much more. To find Tom on Instagram- @tom_ocleary If you want to see what I'm up to find me at @olliewmccarthy For any enquirys email me- ollie@mccarthysf.com...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Today is the first Episode of Season 4. I talk about how training is going as the 100 mile ultra marathon draws ever nearer. How I am navigating the challenges of a house move, pregnant partner and training for the race while also running a business. And about my recent 10 hour challenge event I did. Plus touch upon the 100km race I have coming up this weekend and my ambitions for it. To keep on top of my training and life updates follow me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy...
Jun 12, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode I close out season 3. Plus talk about my recent half marathon PB @ Brighton half. I go over my training leading into the race. Plus a shift in nutrition protocols leading up to it. And talk over my next race in 4 weeks time. If you want to follow me and my journey towards a 100 mile ultra marathon then find me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy
Mar 05, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This week we are joined by Tom Foxley. Tom is an Adventrepeneur (adventurer and entrepreneur.) We talk through how he suffered from a lack of confidence and was bullied as a kid. To how training for the Royal Marines changed him physically and mentally. Giving him the self belief to step away from a business that wasn't aligned with what he wanted to achieve. And pursue a career that was much more meaningful for him. One that sees him help people create a life of freedom and them to live life on...
Feb 27, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This week we talk to Simon Ferrier-May. Simon is a high altitude mountaineer. He has spent the last decade climbing some of the most beautiful and untouched places in the world. In 2018 he became the youngest ever Brit to climb the 8th highest mountain in the world without the use of oxygen. And in 2021 he climbed Mount Everest after a 2 month expedition where everything that could go wrong.....went wrong. We talk over his training, experiences in the mountains and how he faces the risk of death...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This week our guest is Will Foden. Will has a great story. From making it as a professional rugby player. To having a career ending injury and making a comeback. From running across Singapore in a weighted vest. To nearly dying during his Ironman. Will takes us through what it means to perform at your best both physically and mentally. This ones not to miss. Follow Will on Instagram- @willfoden To keep up to date with what I am up to- @olliewmccarthy For any enquiries- ollie@mccarthysf.com...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Chevys story is an interesting one. From ice skating every weekend as a kid. To falling into the party lifestyle as a city boy. From drink, drugs and depression. To finding walking as a catalyst to change. Which eventually led to him embarking on a running journey. Culminating in him leaving the city job to pursue a career as a run coach. Cut short by an injury that plagued his ability to do the thing he loves. To now being in the first stages of recovery after that injury. Chevy shares his many...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 3
In our final episode with James we talk to him about his epic race through the Welsh Mountains- The Dragons Back. We go through a day by day account. Talking about the highs, lows and lessons he learnt along the way. And what he did to allow him to endure the worlds toughest mountain race. For more on James find him on Instagram at @rightmindfitness If you want to keep up with me and my training for my 100 mile race then head to Instagram and follow me on @olliewmccarthy....
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Hey team, Welcome to Season 3. Today I discuss my 3 biggest lessons from 2023. I also very briefly talk over some of the guests I have lined up for 2024. And touch upon my next big challenge. If you want to catch up with what I am doing outside of the podcast you can email me at ollie@mccarthysf.com or follow me on Instagram (@olliewmccarthy.)
Jan 25, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Todays episode is the last of the Season. It's also the last of 2024. I recap who we have spoken to so far. Talk about Season 3. And also answer some of the questions that got sent in. Such as my favourite speed sessions. I finish talking about my own ambitions for the year ahead. If you want to keep up to date with what I am doing follow me on Instagram @olliewmccarthy.
Dec 20, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Eliots story is an inspirational one. From playing football to squash to becoming a professional cyclist. And now to becoming successful in business. There is one thing that links all of these things and why Eliot has managed to thrive in them. And this is his ability to go all in and put all of his effort and energy in the pursuit of a single goal. I got a huge amount out of this episode and I think you will too.
Nov 29, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Lizzie Wright is an online female performance coach who looks to help empower women to create healthier and happier lives. We talk about her upbringing and early years which helped shape who she became. And about her journey into the corporate world before taking a U turn and becoming a personal trainer. We also talk about her own experience with endurance. And her willingness to give things a go regardless of outcome. Knowing that the journey will always be more powerful than the end outcome. P...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Less than 3 months out James talks to us how training has gone for "The Worlds Toughest Mountain race"- The Dragons Back. We talk over how training has effected things like work, relationships and his social life. The importance of his recce days down in Wales. Plus his thoughts and feeling about the race ahead. Along with much more. To follow James go to Instagram- @rightmindfitness To follow me - @olliewmccarthy. Email- ollie@mccarhysf.com for enquires....
Nov 09, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week we speak to Chasing Ele who is a marathon runner and blogger. We talk about what got her into running in the first place. Why she decided to start blogging about her experiences. And how she is currently recovering from injury. To check out more about Ele visit her Instagram: @chasingele To hear more from me go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram.
Oct 24, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This is the first Episode of Season 2. In this episode I talk about my most recent race the North Coast 110. The race started well but half way in started going downhill. I discuss the mistakes I made and the learning points I got from it. Plus what I am planning on working on moving forwards.
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week I am wrapping up the season and talking about the future of the podcast plus how you can help. I will also be going over my own training and explaining my decision to pull out of my main race for the year.
Apr 12, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 5
