<![CDATA[Miles Better]]>If you want to understand the levers of breakthrough running performances, kaizen founders Michael and Josh analyse training blocks of runners through a data/load lens.

Featuring elites, sub-elites, creators and everyday recreational runners.

]]>https://runkaizen.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:35 GMTWed, 15 Jul 2026 13:40:46 GMT60kaizen<p>If you want to understand the levers of breakthrough running performances, kaizen founders Michael and Josh analyse training blocks of runners through a data/load lens.</p><p></p><p>Featuring elites, sub-elites, creators and everyday recreational runners.</p>episodickaizenjosh@runkaizen.comno<![CDATA[42: Analysing Josh's 46th Place @ London]]>A deep dive into the training and racing data behind Josh's 2:32 in London on one of the hot years, where he placed 46th.

Detailed analysis into the training that went into it, including 200k+ weeks, triple days and extreme active heat training.

Also some chat about sweat, both smelly and odourless.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750

]]>d68352ea-8e57-44f8-abaf-396769a22ac7Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:44:49 GMT<p>A deep dive into the training and racing data behind Josh's 2:32 in London on one of the hot years, where he placed 46th.</p><p></p><p>Detailed analysis into the training that went into it, including 200k+ weeks, triple days and extreme active heat training.</p><p></p><p>Also some chat about sweat, both smelly and odourless. </p><p>--</p><p>kaizen</p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" target="_blank">https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" target="_blank"> https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://runkaizen.com/" target="_blank"> https://runkaizen.com/</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" target="_blank"> https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" target="_blank"> https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</a></p>no01:00:014242: Analysing Josh's 46th Place @ Londonfull<![CDATA[41: Analysing Michael's Marathon PB]]>We dive deep into the data Michael's marathon PB relative to his previous best. Figuring out what led to the improved performance based on what the numbers are saying, both through the training block and race execution.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750

]]>d07f33b3-9faa-4e87-81e7-2d7f70ee27b8Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:17:59 GMT<p>We dive deep into the data Michael's marathon PB relative to his previous best. Figuring out what led to the improved performance based on what the numbers are saying, both through the training block and race execution.<br /><br />--</p><p>kaizen</p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" target="_blank">https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" target="_blank"> https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://runkaizen.com/" target="_blank"> https://runkaizen.com/</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" target="_blank"> https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</a></p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" target="_blank"> https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</a></p>no00:52:424141: Analysing Michael's Marathon PBfull<![CDATA[14: How to Build Training Load]]>Less than 8 weeks until Barcelona Marathon, so Josh and Michael are really ramping up their training. They go into their training, both recent and future, and talk quite a lot about how they are planning on building their training load and structuring their training weeks.

If they want to get close to a sub-2:28, they realise they'll need to be averaging over 100 miles per week, likely peaking at around 200km. Josh has it all in his head, and Michael is wrapping his around the idea of going to bed early enough to fit it in.

Josh gears up to get kicked out of his virtual competition and Michael decides his entire training block will be completed on the same out and back.

Find out how Josh thinks about hitting training load goals when his target is up around 200km per week, right at the end of the episode.

Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750

Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/14-How-to-Build-Training-Load-e2tsmjcb14d742e-8015-440d-87ee-ab1e602437eeThu, 23 Jan 2025 14:18:04 GMT<p>Less than 8 weeks until Barcelona Marathon, so Josh and Michael are really ramping up their training. They go into their training, both recent and future, and talk quite a lot about how they are planning on building their training load and structuring their training weeks.</p> <p>If they want to get close to a sub-2:28, they realise they'll need to be averaging over 100 miles per week, likely peaking at around 200km. Josh has it all in his head, and Michael is wrapping his around the idea of going to bed early enough to fit it in.</p> <p>Josh gears up to get kicked out of his virtual competition and Michael decides his entire training block will be completed on the same out and back.</p> <p>Find out how Josh thinks about hitting training load goals when his target is up around 200km per week, right at the end of the episode.</p> <p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> <p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p> no00:45:551414: How to Build Training Loadfull<![CDATA[21: When Your Marathon Goes Wrong]]>A bonus episode where Michael and Josh discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from Josh's day at the Barcelona marathon.


What can he to better next time? What went well in this race? Michael has opinions on both.

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Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191

Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/21-When-Your-Marathon-Goes-Wrong-e308i5p38894477-c378-4c48-88cb-9be32a21eff4Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:38:01 GMT<p>A bonus episode where Michael and Josh discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from Josh's day at the Barcelona marathon. </p><p><br /></p><p>What can he to better next time? What went well in this race? Michael has opinions on both.</p><p> </p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:37:4422121: When Your Marathon Goes Wrongfull<![CDATA[6: Berlin Marathon Recap]]>Only 2 weeks late, but we got there.

In this episode, Josh and Michael are joined by two friends of the show, Parker Harris and Rob Eves. The crew do a collective recap of their efforts at the Berlin Marathon. Could have thrown a blanket over Parker, Rob and Josh at the finish. Good chat with some diverse perspectives and interesting running backgrounds.


Berlin performances:

Parker: 2:55

Rob: 2:54

Josh: 2:54

Michael: 2:38


Follow us on Strava:

Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191

Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750

Rob: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14326384

Parker: https://www.strava.com/athletes/16023426

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/6-Berlin-Marathon-Recap-e2pqluu84189740-cb0a-4ae9-9b87-9228543a7f42Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:36:29 GMT<p>Only 2 weeks late, but we got there.</p> <p>In this episode, Josh and Michael are joined by two friends of the show, Parker Harris and Rob Eves. The crew do a collective recap of their efforts at the Berlin Marathon. Could have thrown a blanket over Parker, Rob and Josh at the finish. Good chat with some diverse perspectives and interesting running backgrounds.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Berlin performances:</p> <p>Parker: 2:55</p> <p>Rob: 2:54</p> <p>Josh: 2:54</p> <p>Michael: 2:38</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow us on Strava:</p> <p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p> <p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> <p>Rob: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14326384</p> <p>Parker: https://www.strava.com/athletes/16023426</p> no00:53:4366: Berlin Marathon Recapfull<![CDATA[5: Goal Setting for Runners]]>This is a bonus episode in response to a question from the Kaizen community. Josh and Michael talk about setting goals for races (and training towards them), and two different approaches. They go into detail about how sometimes time goals are purely arbitrary, sometimes not, and perhaps there's another way to think about running goals that may lead to greater motivation and/or satisfaction. Josh almost takes the conversation into the realm of metaphysics, but restrains himself.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/5-Goal-Setting-for-Runners-e2p2dulfba151b1-4298-435c-b0e1-efa8bbf897b1Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:17:24 GMT<p>This is a bonus episode in response to a question from the Kaizen community. Josh and Michael talk about setting goals for races (and training towards them), and two different approaches. They go into detail about how sometimes time goals are purely arbitrary, sometimes not, and perhaps there's another way to think about running goals that may lead to greater motivation and/or satisfaction. Josh almost takes the conversation into the realm of metaphysics, but restrains himself.</p> no00:20:3655: Goal Setting for Runnersbonus<![CDATA[22: Sofia Eves]]>In Season 3, we're featuring a number of guests on the show. The first few are all prepping for an upcoming marathon and bring a diverse range of running stories and backgrounds to keep things interesting.

First up is Sofia Eves, 3:06 marathoner (on debut!) who has Hannover Marathon upcoming this weekend. Sofia dives into her first marathon (and training), plus her second marathon (slightly less successful).

We also dig into planning and prep ahead of Hannover Marathon where Sofia is going for sub-3.

Sofia: https://www.strava.com/athletes/39378389

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Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter

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Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191

Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/22-Sofia-Eves-e30v6m08de12f3d-be01-4053-a79b-ea9eb373da7dTue, 01 Apr 2025 14:26:23 GMT<p>In Season 3, we're featuring a number of guests on the show. The first few are all prepping for an upcoming marathon and bring a diverse range of running stories and backgrounds to keep things interesting.</p><p>First up is Sofia Eves, 3:06 marathoner (on debut!) who has Hannover Marathon upcoming this weekend. Sofia dives into her first marathon (and training), plus her second marathon (slightly less successful).</p><p>We also dig into planning and prep ahead of Hannover Marathon where Sofia is going for sub-3.</p><p>Sofia: https://www.strava.com/athletes/39378389</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:40:3932222: Sofia Evesfull<![CDATA[28: Stoddy Carey]]>In this episode, Michael and Josh welcome Stoddy, who shares his young journey into running, including his experiences with the Speed Project and not eating enough. The conversation delves into the importance of racing as a training tool, Stoddy's training philosophy, and his upcoming race goals. The trio discusses the balance between training and racing, the challenges of pushing oneself (sub-16 challenge for 5k), and the camaraderie found in the running community.


Find Stoddy on Strava (sometimes)


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stoddy Carey

01:59 Stoddy's Running Journey

05:42 The Speed Project Experience

11:07 Fueling for Success

16:17 Relay Races and Team Dynamics

21:12 Racing Insights and Personal Growth

24:20 Overcoming Challenges in Racing

25:40 Upcoming Races and Personal Goals

27:41 Team Dynamics in Relay Racing

30:17 Training Philosophy and Specificity

32:30 The Role of Competition in Training

35:00 Injury Management and Cross-Training

36:44 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/28-Stoddy-Carey-e33hs6g346c7d2a-ab95-465a-a9ef-d8a7837e7f66Thu, 29 May 2025 20:15:23 GMT<p>In this episode, Michael and Josh welcome Stoddy, who shares his young journey into running, including his experiences with the Speed Project and not eating enough. The conversation delves into the importance of racing as a training tool, Stoddy's training philosophy, and his upcoming race goals. The trio discusses the balance between training and racing, the challenges of pushing oneself (sub-16 challenge for 5k), and the camaraderie found in the running community.</p><p><br /></p><p>Find <a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/104959691" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stoddy on Strava</a> (sometimes)</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Stoddy Carey</p><p>01:59 Stoddy's Running Journey</p><p>05:42 The Speed Project Experience</p><p>11:07 Fueling for Success</p><p>16:17 Relay Races and Team Dynamics</p><p>21:12 Racing Insights and Personal Growth</p><p>24:20 Overcoming Challenges in Racing</p><p>25:40 Upcoming Races and Personal Goals</p><p>27:41 Team Dynamics in Relay Racing</p><p>30:17 Training Philosophy and Specificity</p><p>32:30 The Role of Competition in Training</p><p>35:00 Injury Management and Cross-Training</p><p>36:44 Wrapping Up and Future Plans</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Download the app⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Strava club⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Website⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Michael⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Josh</a></p> no00:44:1832828: Stoddy Careyfull<![CDATA[20: How to Run a PB Marathon]]>Michael and Josh use the upcoming Barcelona marathon to showcase tips and tricks to maximise your performance on race day.


We've got chat about preparation in the days before a marathon (correctly assessing fitness, gear check, pacing plan) as well as heaps on detail about how to make the most of race day (course optimisation, toilet trips, breakfast, + more) - all through the lens of how Josh will approach his marathon this weekend.


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Kaizen

Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter

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Web: https://runkaizen.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/

Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191

Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/20-How-to-Run-a-PB-Marathon-e3068mn1cf653e4-cbd7-4d71-9be0-9335954e8492Sat, 15 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT<p>Michael and Josh use the upcoming Barcelona marathon to showcase tips and tricks to maximise your performance on race day.</p><p><br /></p><p>We've got chat about preparation in the days before a marathon (correctly assessing fitness, gear check, pacing plan) as well as heaps on detail about how to make the most of race day (course optimisation, toilet trips, breakfast, + more) - all through the lens of how Josh will approach his marathon this weekend. </p><p><br /></p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:52:5122020: How to Run a PB Marathonfull<![CDATA[10: Predicting 5k, 10k, Half and Marathon Times]]>Michael and Josh discuss the new algorithm developed by Kaizen, which enhances race prediction accuracy by incorporating additional factors such as cross-training and elevation. Its range extends to predictions for 5k and 10k, in addition to existing coverage for half and full marathons.

They cover how the algorithm works, its versatility across different race distances, and practical tips for users to maximize their training and predictions. They wrap up with how to tailor predictions for individual athletes and the future rollout of the algorithm.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the New Algorithm

02:45 Enhancements in Race Prediction Accuracy

04:52 Understanding Inputs and Outputs

07:54 Algorithm's Versatility Across Race Distances

10:48 Tailoring Predictions for Individual Athletes

13:42 Practical Tips for Using Kaizen

16:39 Future Updates

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/10-Predicting-5k--10k--Half-and-Marathon-Times-e2r6qecc3e62694-ddb2-40bf-a7d2-45c75ea1b328Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:25:09 GMT<p>Michael and Josh discuss the new algorithm developed by Kaizen, which enhances race prediction accuracy by incorporating additional factors such as cross-training and elevation. Its range extends to predictions for 5k and 10k, in addition to existing coverage for half and full marathons.</p> <p>They cover how the algorithm works, its versatility across different race distances, and practical tips for users to maximize their training and predictions. They wrap up with how to tailor predictions for individual athletes and the future rollout of the algorithm.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Chapters </strong></p> <p>00:00 Introduction to the New Algorithm</p> <p>02:45 Enhancements in Race Prediction Accuracy</p> <p>04:52 Understanding Inputs and Outputs</p> <p>07:54 Algorithm's Versatility Across Race Distances</p> <p>10:48 Tailoring Predictions for Individual Athletes</p> <p>13:42 Practical Tips for Using Kaizen</p> <p>16:39 Future Updates</p> no00:23:361010: Predicting 5k, 10k, Half and Marathon Timesfull<![CDATA[34: The Berlin Taper]]>2 weeks til Berlin Marathon and things are heating up.

Josh and Michael have near identical race predictions. Last week's training was almost the same. It won't be sub 2:30, but the race is on...

They discuss prep leading into the race from here. What the last week of training will look like, getting everything organised from kit to shoes to nutrition.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/34-The-Berlin-Taper-e37uiubbedd6e7e-09ce-4132-a6ba-6ee383146b4dTue, 09 Sep 2025 12:29:02 GMT<p>2 weeks til Berlin Marathon and things are heating up.</p><p>Josh and Michael have near identical race predictions. Last week's training was almost the same. It won't be sub 2:30, but the race is on...</p><p>They discuss prep leading into the race from here. What the last week of training will look like, getting everything organised from kit to shoes to nutrition.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:47:0443434: The Berlin Taperfull<![CDATA[23: Rayne Holland]]>Our next guest for S3 is Rayne Holland, who ran a perfectly paced 2:48:30 at Melbourne Marathon 2024 in her first ever race.

To this day she's never run a 5k, 10k or half marathon and yet is gearing up for a big PB at the Ballarat Marathon by knocking off consistent 150k+ weeks.

Rayne's deep understanding of the factors that influence running performance, and her commitment to doing everything in her control are rare for someone with so little time in the sport.

Rayne: https://www.strava.com/athletes/63853661

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/23-Rayne-Holland-e30v9p528019e95-d877-4b9a-a5ab-5285400f80e1Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:11:32 GMT<p>Our next guest for S3 is Rayne Holland, who ran a perfectly paced 2:48:30 at Melbourne Marathon 2024 in her first ever race.</p><p>To this day she's never run a 5k, 10k or half marathon and yet is gearing up for a big PB at the Ballarat Marathon by knocking off consistent 150k+ weeks.</p><p>Rayne's deep understanding of the factors that influence running performance, and her commitment to doing everything in her control are rare for someone with so little time in the sport. </p><p>Rayne: https://www.strava.com/athletes/63853661</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:45:4123: Rayne Hollandfull<![CDATA[26: Dan Robinson OLY]]>We spoke with Dan Robinson, a 2:12 marathoner who ran for GB in the 2000s. His notable achievements include a bronze medal at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games marathon, top 25 at both the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics, a 9th in the 2007 London Marathon and an 11th and 12th place at the World Championships.

Dan tells us how he got into running accidentally, his love of the treadmill, and how he educated himself on training. Very refreshing to hear from someone who — at the top of their game — trained hard, without too much emphasis on the specifics.

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/26-Dan-Robinson-OLY-e326koa9a973e64-fa45-4cba-9ed6-55221d634343Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:11:59 GMT<p>We spoke with Dan Robinson, a 2:12 marathoner who ran for GB in the 2000s. His notable achievements include a bronze medal at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games marathon, top 25 at both the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics, a 9th in the 2007 London Marathon and an 11th and 12th place at the World Championships.</p><p>Dan tells us how he got into running accidentally, his love of the treadmill, and how he educated himself on training. Very refreshing to hear from someone who — at the top of their game — trained hard, without too much emphasis on the specifics. </p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no01:03:4126: Dan Robinson OLYfull<![CDATA[17: Training's Highest Highs and Lowest Lows]]>Josh is on track for sub-2:28. Michael is trending in the other direction.

This episode dives into just how well Josh's training is going and why he's so bullish about his prospects for Barcelona Marathon, and also into some of the issues Michael's facing.

Josh's banked 190k in the past week, and is on track to breach 200k in the coming weeks. Day to day consistency has been everything, and he explains a bit about how that.

Michael is firmly in a hole and thinks he has some sort of low energy availability issue from not fuelling enough. Reassessing goals and plans accordingly. He shares a bit of his roadmap to get better.

Josh explains some of the other ways that training for a marathon can go wrong. The episode wraps up with some back and forth about the sub 2:28 challenge being alive and well over the course of 2025.


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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/17-Trainings-Highest-Highs-and-Lowest-Lows-e2v3h5j3fdcf00d-73d0-454c-8442-f7a353445cd2Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:09:57 GMT<p>Josh is on track for sub-2:28. Michael is trending in the other direction.</p><p>This episode dives into just how well Josh's training is going and why he's so bullish about his prospects for Barcelona Marathon, and also into some of the issues Michael's facing.</p><p>Josh's banked 190k in the past week, and is on track to breach 200k in the coming weeks. Day to day consistency has been everything, and he explains a bit about how that.</p><p>Michael is firmly in a hole and thinks he has some sort of low energy availability issue from not fuelling enough. Reassessing goals and plans accordingly. He shares a bit of his roadmap to get better.</p><p>Josh explains some of the other ways that training for a marathon can go wrong. The episode wraps up with some back and forth about the sub 2:28 challenge being alive and well over the course of 2025.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:43:4421717: Training's Highest Highs and Lowest Lowsfull<![CDATA[31: Balancing Marathon Training with Life]]>Exactly 1 month til Berlin Marathon and both Josh and Michael are making big strides in training.

Detailed check in on how Josh is going with gut training before Berlin on the back of his nutrition fail in Barcelona.

Deeper dive on the training numbers and race predictions. Both still confident of making big gains in the next couple of weeks and giving 2:28 a red hot crack.

Some more chat about sacrifices that need to be made in marathon training. Can't spin all the plates!

(Sorry for the dodgy echo towards the end. Tried to fix it!)

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/31-Balancing-Marathon-Training-with-Life-e374up47edb99a0-60b9-4853-8f28-94662c3053beThu, 21 Aug 2025 15:26:49 GMT<p>Exactly 1 month til Berlin Marathon and both Josh and Michael are making big strides in training. </p><p>Detailed check in on how Josh is going with gut training before Berlin on the back of his nutrition fail in Barcelona.</p><p>Deeper dive on the training numbers and race predictions. Both still confident of making big gains in the next couple of weeks and giving 2:28 a red hot crack.</p><p>Some more chat about sacrifices that need to be made in marathon training. Can't spin all the plates!</p><p>(Sorry for the dodgy echo towards the end. Tried to fix it!)</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:51:1843131: Balancing Marathon Training with Lifefull<![CDATA[32: The Sub 2:28 Challenge Heats Up]]>After last week's downbeat recording, Josh and Michael are on the up (training, shape and vibes).

Training load is increasing, and marathon predictions are improving.

Josh tries to start playing mind games and goes deep on his heat training protocol. Michael is plugging away and already in PB shape with 2.5 weeks to go.

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/32-The-Sub-228-Challenge-Heats-Up-e37flof17f07168-696b-4beb-84c6-43bfee312c35Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:50:10 GMT<p>After last week's downbeat recording, Josh and Michael are on the up (training, shape and vibes).</p><p>Training load is increasing, and marathon predictions are improving.</p><p>Josh tries to start playing mind games and goes deep on his heat training protocol. Michael is plugging away and already in PB shape with 2.5 weeks to go.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:39:3643232: The Sub 2:28 Challenge Heats Upfull<![CDATA[30: Why Training Zones Suck]]>Week 2 of the Berlin Marathon series, and Josh and Michael's training is coming along. Michael still in better shape than Josh, but Josh is closing fast.

A lot of talk about training, balancing work/life/family with running.

Deeper dive on training zones and how they can actually be quite un-useful for your training if you're expecting specific benefits by working specific systems. Physiology is more complex than that!

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/30-Why-Training-Zones-Suck-e36rero0631c9f6-b0f7-4382-86ba-df423e23de33Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:46:35 GMT<p>Week 2 of the Berlin Marathon series, and Josh and Michael's training is coming along. Michael still in better shape than Josh, but Josh is closing fast.</p><p>A lot of talk about training, balancing work/life/family with running.</p><p>Deeper dive on training zones and how they can actually be quite un-useful for your training if you're expecting specific benefits by working specific systems. Physiology is more complex than that!</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:41:3743030: Why Training Zones Suckfull<![CDATA[16: When Training Gets Tough]]>Josh and Michael are halfway through their training block, shooting for a sub 2:28 at the Barcelona Marathon on 16 March. Michael has had a major setback and Josh has pretty much been in a different city every day for the past week, yet he is somehow managing to continue increasing his training load.

This episode is a deep dive into how to stay motivated with you training when you're pushing your limits and things are getting hard. They talk a lot about being realistic about your situation and adjusting goals accordingly, including when it makes sense to completely ignore the big outcome goal at the end and just focus on the next day.

Reasonable amount of chat as to why sunk cost fallacy is not relevant for runners.

PSA: we are at the Barcelona Half Marathon Expo this week. Come say hi!


Kaizen

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Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/16-When-Training-Gets-Tough-e2upsq812d8afcb-3ee0-4c1c-bc22-8903059fdecaWed, 12 Feb 2025 21:51:38 GMT<p>Josh and Michael are halfway through their training block, shooting for a sub 2:28 at the Barcelona Marathon on 16 March. Michael has had a major setback and Josh has pretty much been in a different city every day for the past week, yet he is somehow managing to continue increasing his training load.</p><p>This episode is a deep dive into how to stay motivated with you training when you're pushing your limits and things are getting hard. They talk a lot about being realistic about your situation and adjusting goals accordingly, including when it makes sense to completely ignore the big outcome goal at the end and just focus on the next day.</p><p>Reasonable amount of chat as to why sunk cost fallacy is not relevant for runners.</p><p>PSA: we are at the Barcelona Half Marathon Expo this week. Come say hi!</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download here: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p><p><br /></p> no00:40:0321616: When Training Gets Toughfull<![CDATA[8: Training and Racing Through Winter]]>In this episode, Josh and Michael discuss Josh's recent 75 minute half marathon and their recent training weeks, including a training camp in Czechia.

Josh reviews some half tights and a half zip from YMR Track Club, and they delve deep into running through winter. From what to wear, to how to train, race and run like a duck.


Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191

Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750


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Discount code: MILESBETTER20

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/8-Training-and-Racing-Through-Winter-e2qkkq0cd4a7fc0-e146-4d75-8806-66d5a4048ca7Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:06:49 GMT<p>In this episode, Josh and Michael discuss Josh's recent 75 minute half marathon and their recent training weeks, including a training camp in Czechia.</p><p>Josh reviews some half tights and a half zip from YMR Track Club, and they delve deep into running through winter. From what to wear, to how to train, race and run like a duck.</p><p><br /></p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p><p><br /></p><p>YMR Track Club: https://ymrtrackclub.com/</p><p>Discount code: MILESBETTER20</p> no00:48:1788: Training and Racing Through Winterfull<![CDATA[12: The Sub-2:28 Challenge]]>New season incoming. Josh and Michael are keeping things interesting and going big in 2025, with both looking to knock off Josh's 2:28:19 PB set in 2018.

A first race has been set for mid-March, where they'll face off for the first time.

They dive into detail around what that means for them in terms of training, and how they will think about and set up their training over the next few months.


Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191

Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/12-The-Sub-228-Challenge-e2s5o2a7cc7285e-9fe3-4135-8c06-ae8b99a41a10Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:40:56 GMT<p>New season incoming. Josh and Michael are keeping things interesting and going big in 2025, with both looking to knock off Josh's 2:28:19 PB set in 2018.</p> <p>A first race has been set for mid-March, where they'll face off for the first time.</p> <p>They dive into detail around what that means for them in terms of training, and how they will think about and set up their training over the next few months.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p> <p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:41:012112: The Sub-2:28 Challengefull<![CDATA[9: How to Maximise Running Consistency]]>After discussing the merits of schmaltz and craftmanship of artisinal chopping boards, Josh and Michael talk through the secret sauce of becoming a better runner; being consistent.

They share what's worked, what hasn't and how to get around some of the constraints of life to maximise your the time you spend running (and increasing fitness).


Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191

Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/9-How-to-Maximise-Running-Consistency-e2qu2jn0e3d8c92-a904-4a10-9f9f-4c81c7c31ab6Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:31:00 GMT<p>After discussing the merits of schmaltz and craftmanship of artisinal chopping boards, Josh and Michael talk through the secret sauce of becoming a better runner; being consistent.</p> <p>They share what's worked, what hasn't and how to get around some of the constraints of life to maximise your the time you spend running (and increasing fitness).</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p> <p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> no00:52:3899: How to Maximise Running Consistencyfull<![CDATA[18: Tune Up Races and Easy PBs]]>2 weeks of training plus 1 week of taper to go before the first edition of the sub 2:28 challenge at the Barcelona Marathon.

Josh has hit a 200km training week for the first time this block and is 80% sure he'll be in PB shape come race day. Michael has pulled out on the back of some rookie mistakes.

The bulk of the episode is about how to think about, plan and benefit from B races around your primary race goal (like a marathon), to take advantage of that fitness you've built.

Lots of details around responsible scheduling and some of the risks when think about additional races.

Episode wraps up with Josh musing about whether to represent Germany or the UK at the European Road Running Champs in Brussels.


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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/18-Tune-Up-Races-and-Easy-PBs-e2vdnscb52ed65b-5cc2-46d8-b2f5-1d1670ad38a5Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:15:20 GMT<p>2 weeks of training plus 1 week of taper to go before the first edition of the sub 2:28 challenge at the Barcelona Marathon.</p><p>Josh has hit a 200km training week for the first time this block and is 80% sure he'll be in PB shape come race day. Michael has pulled out on the back of some rookie mistakes.</p><p>The bulk of the episode is about how to think about, plan and benefit from B races around your primary race goal (like a marathon), to take advantage of that fitness you've built.</p><p>Lots of details around responsible scheduling and some of the risks when think about additional races.</p><p>Episode wraps up with Josh musing about whether to represent Germany or the UK at the European Road Running Champs in Brussels.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:49:4121818: Tune Up Races and Easy PBsfull<![CDATA[26.2: Marathon Special]]>Felt rude not to acknowledge our favourite race distance of 26.2 miles, so we've put together a special episode to celebrate the marathon. Deserves to be treated with respect.

We celebrate the good, bad and ugly of our collective 40 or so marathons. Blood, sweat and tears all feature in some way throughout. Lots of lessons learnt with the myriad things that can go wrong, where the marathon has put us in our place. A few positive takeaways as well.

That's why we love it, and keep coming back for more.

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/26-2-Marathon-Special-e32gsll09840e34-34ab-431d-8f4f-cbe42062416cWed, 07 May 2025 13:14:33 GMT<p>Felt rude not to acknowledge our favourite race distance of 26.2 miles, so we've put together a special episode to celebrate the marathon. Deserves to be treated with respect.</p><p>We celebrate the good, bad and ugly of our collective 40 or so marathons. Blood, sweat and tears all feature in some way throughout. Lots of lessons learnt with the myriad things that can go wrong, where the marathon has put us in our place. A few positive takeaways as well.</p><p>That's why we love it, and keep coming back for more.</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Download the app⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Strava club⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Website⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Michael⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠Josh</a></p> no00:34:2326.2: Marathon Specialfull<![CDATA[40: Training Like You've Never Seen Before]]>Back after a month off. We dive into:

  • recent training... eyes on Berlin
  • the sub 2h marathon WR
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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/40-Training-Like-Youve-Never-Seen-Before-e3imi708a5c3ec8-92e7-4b46-aa03-d8a7ffef7a55Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:53:07 GMT<p>Back after a month off. We dive into:</p><ul><li>recent training... eyes on Berlin</li><li>the sub 2h marathon WR</li><li>big feature drop in kaizen and deep dive into the systems and principles behind it</li><li>listener q about maximising training load</li></ul><p>--</p><p><strong>kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:53:134040: Training Like You've Never Seen Beforefull<![CDATA[25: Harry Lancaster]]>In this episode, we explore the journey of Harry Lancaster, a marathon runner who faced significant setbacks due to bone-stress related injuries and subsequent diagnosis of osteoporosis. Harry shares his experiences with training, nutrition, and the challenges of coming back from a significant layoff and a condition that usually affects people twice his age.

He discusses his gradual return to running, the importance of strength training in aiding his recovery, and his upcoming races, including the Manchester Marathon. A great conversation on the importance of overall health for runners and how to stay positive when working through difficult periods in life.

Harry

https://www.instagram.com/harrylancaster/

https://www.strava.com/athletes/7239399

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/25-Harry-Lancaster-e31uqtv22f50e91-9b2a-4c59-ae07-72590c4a3acdThu, 24 Apr 2025 12:18:55 GMT<p>In this episode, we explore the journey of Harry Lancaster, a marathon runner who faced significant setbacks due to bone-stress related injuries and subsequent diagnosis of osteoporosis. Harry shares his experiences with training, nutrition, and the challenges of coming back from a significant layoff and a condition that usually affects people twice his age. </p><p>He discusses his gradual return to running, the importance of strength training in aiding his recovery, and his upcoming races, including the Manchester Marathon. A great conversation on the importance of overall health for runners and how to stay positive when working through difficult periods in life.</p><p>Harry </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/harrylancaster/</p><p>https://www.strava.com/athletes/7239399</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:46:1232525: Harry Lancasterfull<![CDATA[35: Race Week in Berlin]]>It's race week. Josh and Michael have wrapped up their training, are tapering (perhaps too aggressively), and talk about race prep.

Lots of talk about how to handle the forecasted warmer conditions, whilst Michael is struggling with managing an unexpected setback.

Race plans and expectations have diverged slightly, although the weather may bring them back together come race day.

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/35-Race-Week-in-Berlin-e38e8nt8493d343-7a3e-4918-85a0-4b76724ee3a9Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:37:46 GMT<p>It's race week. Josh and Michael have wrapped up their training, are tapering (perhaps too aggressively), and talk about race prep.</p><p>Lots of talk about how to handle the forecasted warmer conditions, whilst Michael is struggling with managing an unexpected setback.</p><p>Race plans and expectations have diverged slightly, although the weather may bring them back together come race day.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:42:2143535: Race Week in Berlinfull<![CDATA[15: Train More, Race Faster with Jake Barraclough]]>This episode features a special guest, Jake Barraclough, who is living proof of the science and principles behind what we're building at Kaizen. Running is simple. Run more to get faster.

Jake has been consistently running 200-250km per week since he moved to Japan about 18 months ago, and has improved his marathon PB down to 2:17. He reckons there's more to give (with more training) and is training towards a 2:12 at the Tokyo Marathon in just over one month's time.

We dive deep into Jake's running history, motivations and aspirations for the future.

Also some chat about Josh and Michael's ongoing training battle to see who can get into sub 2:28 shape for Barcelona Marathon on 16 March.


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Find Jake

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/15-Train-More--Race-Faster-with-Jake-Barraclough-e2u3dg75d12ca5c-5697-49da-9472-d0752fab1088Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:09:18 GMT<p>This episode features a special guest, Jake Barraclough, who is living proof of the science and principles behind what we're building at Kaizen. Running is simple. Run more to get faster.</p> <p>Jake has been consistently running 200-250km per week since he moved to Japan about 18 months ago, and has improved his marathon PB down to 2:17. He reckons there's more to give (with more training) and is training towards a 2:12 at the Tokyo Marathon in just over one month's time.</p> <p>We dive deep into Jake's running history, motivations and aspirations for the future.</p> <p>Also some chat about Josh and Michael's ongoing training battle to see who can get into sub 2:28 shape for Barcelona Marathon on 16 March.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Kaizen</p> <p>Download here: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p> <p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p> <p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p> <p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p> <p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p> <p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Find Jake</p> <p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RanToJapan</p> <p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rantojapan</p> <p>Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/41200754</p> no00:40:5221515: Train More, Race Faster with Jake Barracloughfull<![CDATA[11: The Truth About Hills and Elevation]]>After Josh is forced to explain in a modicum of detail how well his training has been going in advance of some races ahead, Michael complains about exploring some new trails in the hills.

For the rest of the show, they discuss terrain and its impact of training, before moving onto elevation — including how that translates on race day.

They round it out with a listener question about training and racing in the heat and humidity.

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Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750?oq=josh

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/11-The-Truth-About-Hills-and-Elevation-e2rjefp17c3ccb2-0920-4629-af37-7fd2f22d29a1Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:48:05 GMT<p>After Josh is forced to explain in a modicum of detail how well his training has been going in advance of some races ahead, Michael complains about exploring some new trails in the hills.</p> <p>For the rest of the show, they discuss terrain and its impact of training, before moving onto elevation — including how that translates on race day.</p> <p>They round it out with a listener question about training and racing in the heat and humidity.</p> <p>Get Kaizen: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p> <p>https://runkaizen.com/</p> <p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p> <p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750?oq=josh</p> no00:46:111111: The Truth About Hills and Elevationfull<![CDATA[24: Cole Gibbens]]>We speak to people who love running all the time. But Cole probably loves it the most.

With his sights set on a sub 2:20 London Marathon debut in 1.5 weeks (pending recovery from an altercation with an e-scooter), we hear from Cole on his recent training, running history, shared family obsession, and scientific understanding of the sport and what contributes to performance.

And for the lovers of rice pudding, we spend a good little while having Cole the connoisseur put us through our paces on what constitutes a good one. Josh and Michael have their own trips down rice pudding lane, and there's a bit of riffing on what you could experiment with to make the king of puds. Not one for the chefs.

Cole

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https://www.strava.com/athletes/6113358

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/24-Cole-Gibbens-e31k42v21586dc1-27d6-4ac8-a96b-d3980e076508Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:00:09 GMT<p>We speak to people who love running all the time. But Cole probably loves it the most.</p><p>With his sights set on a sub 2:20 London Marathon debut in 1.5 weeks (pending recovery from an altercation with an e-scooter), we hear from Cole on his recent training, running history, shared family obsession, and scientific understanding of the sport and what contributes to performance.</p><p>And for the lovers of rice pudding, we spend a good little while having Cole the connoisseur put us through our paces on what constitutes a good one. Josh and Michael have their own trips down rice pudding lane, and there's a bit of riffing on what you could experiment with to make the king of puds. Not one for the chefs.</p><p>Cole</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/colerunning/</p><p>https://www.strava.com/athletes/6113358</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:47:213224: Cole Gibbensfull<![CDATA[19: Time For a New PB]]>Race week. Josh is ready to go large in Barcelona. He's in and around PB shape.

The chat is about the last few weeks of training including a 5k best (and second best) for Josh and a bit of detail about how to think about the taper. Conclusions: highly personalised and more art than science.

Special episode will follow on Friday or Saturday to talk about the nuance of Josh's prediction and race planning.

Stay tuned...

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/19-Time-For-a-New-PB-e301mb13ca036c6-49ed-4d32-9909-a8e8e3a4cb18Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:59:17 GMT<p>Race week. Josh is ready to go large in Barcelona. He's in and around PB shape.</p><p>The chat is about the last few weeks of training including a 5k best (and second best) for Josh and a bit of detail about how to think about the taper. Conclusions: highly personalised and more art than science. </p><p>Special episode will follow on Friday or Saturday to talk about the nuance of Josh's prediction and race planning.</p><p>Stay tuned...</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p>Download the app: https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter</p><p>Strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen</p><p>Web: https://runkaizen.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/</p><p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p><p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> no00:34:2721919: Time For a New PBfull<![CDATA[PSA: Season 2 Teaser]]>Season 1 has wrapped and we are teasing what’s coming next on Miles Better

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/PSA-Season-2-Teaser-e2s1jl1f4fb372b-c9ff-47ec-83e0-31def0041bc7Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:29:44 GMT<p>Season 1 has wrapped and we are teasing what’s coming next on Miles Better</p> no00:02:11PSA: Season 2 Teaserfull<![CDATA[2: How to Train for a Marathon]]>Josh and Michael talk about the upcoming episodes around Berlin Marathon, and go into detail about their training weeks before explaining how Kaizen works and how they use it to guide their own marathon training.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/2-How-to-Train-for-a-Marathon-e2o7klr5440801f-0561-4690-b173-e8431a71aeeaTue, 10 Sep 2024 11:27:10 GMT<p>Josh and Michael talk about the upcoming episodes around Berlin Marathon, and go into detail about their training weeks before explaining how Kaizen works and how they use it to guide their own marathon training.</p> no00:53:532: How to Train for a Marathonfull<![CDATA[7: Matt Fox on Breaking 2:20]]>In this episode of Miles Better, Michael interviews Matt Fox, the man behind Sweat Elite. They discuss Matt's recent achievement of breaking the 2:20 barrier at the Chicago Marathon and the adjustments he made in his training regimen, including weight management and increased training load. Matt shares insights into his training, the importance of consistency, and his future goals in marathon running.

A must listen for anyone seeking to break a time-based goal in running.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/7-Matt-Fox-on-Breaking-220-e2qa9ivbc343882-dd18-47f5-963c-c86444183183Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:37:03 GMT<p>In this episode of Miles Better, Michael interviews Matt Fox, the man behind Sweat Elite. They discuss Matt's recent achievement of breaking the 2:20 barrier at the Chicago Marathon and the adjustments he made in his training regimen, including weight management and increased training load. Matt shares insights into his training, the importance of consistency, and his future goals in marathon running.</p> <p>A must listen for anyone seeking to break a time-based goal in running.</p> yes00:55:53177: Matt Fox on Breaking 2:20full<![CDATA[3: Marathon Training and Taper]]>Josh and Michael talk about their training progress and setbacks ahead of the Berlin Marathon, how to improve your marathon time, and how to think about tapering for the race.

This episode includes lots of discussion about things that matter to marathon performance and the things that don't (but give people confidence to do anyway).

They also answer a question from our Discord community and Kaizen's ability to predict 5k and 10k fitness.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/3-Marathon-Training-and-Taper-e2oi4jm10477ead-1a03-4757-b0f0-e60c799ad816Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:51:27 GMT<p>Josh and Michael talk about their training progress and setbacks ahead of the Berlin Marathon, how to improve your marathon time, and how to think about tapering for the race.</p> <p>This episode includes lots of discussion about things that matter to marathon performance and the things that don't (but give people confidence to do anyway).</p> <p>They also answer a question from our Discord community and Kaizen's ability to predict 5k and 10k fitness.</p> no00:48:1733: Marathon Training and Taperfull<![CDATA[39: We Are So Back]]>Back in your earwaves after a little hiatus, and talking about:

  • running marathons (always)
  • some big updates coming in kaizen
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Tune in for some hot takes on how to spend your time if you want to run fast.

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/39-We-Are-So-Back-e3gvlc13ee841a6-9a28-45d0-bd63-ac54b318d3aaWed, 25 Mar 2026 20:58:50 GMT<p>Back in your earwaves after a little hiatus, and talking about:</p><ul><li>running marathons (always)</li><li>some big updates coming in kaizen</li><li>cross-training</li><li>strength training</li></ul><p>Tune in for some hot takes on how to spend your time if you want to run fast.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:44:5039: We Are So Backfull<![CDATA[4: Berlin Marathon Race Week]]>Michael and Josh discuss their preparations for the upcoming Berlin Marathon, sharing insights on race week plans, training progress and Kaizen predictions. They are joined by special guest Rui Nogueiro, who shares his inspiring running journey and the evolution of his training. The conversation delves into the importance of tapering, race day strategies, fuelling and tips for navigating the Berlin Marathon course. The episode provides valuable advice for both seasoned runners and first-time marathoners.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/4-Berlin-Marathon-Race-Week-e2oqonoa9f080b4-c2d4-42ed-9a26-b6a95314ef0fWed, 25 Sep 2024 18:55:20 GMT<p>Michael and Josh discuss their preparations for the upcoming Berlin Marathon, sharing insights on race week plans, training progress and Kaizen predictions. They are joined by special guest Rui Nogueiro, who shares his inspiring running journey and the evolution of his training. The conversation delves into the importance of tapering, race day strategies, fuelling and tips for navigating the Berlin Marathon course. The episode provides valuable advice for both seasoned runners and first-time marathoners.</p> yes01:08:1044: Berlin Marathon Race Weekfull<![CDATA[27: Lauren Gaillard]]>In this special two part video episode Josh chats to Lauren before and after her 110km ultramarathon at the IATF.

Part 1 takes place in the hours before the race. We chat though her plans and preparations for the longest race she's ever attepted.

Part 2 takes place the day after the race, when Lauren reflects on how the rac went. We dig into what went well and what she'd do differently next time.


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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/27-Lauren-Gaillard-e32eto4219b0951-026c-4d6b-8f4d-5c3200d0ffb9Fri, 09 May 2025 10:30:00 GMT<p>In this special two part video episode Josh chats to Lauren before and after her 110km ultramarathon at the IATF. </p><p>Part 1 takes place in the hours before the race. We chat though her plans and preparations for the longest race she's ever attepted.</p><p>Part 2 takes place the day after the race, when Lauren reflects on how the rac went. We dig into what went well and what she'd do differently next time.</p><p><br /></p><p>Find <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelaga.saga/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren on Instagram</a>.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Download the app</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Strava club</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Michael</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Josh</a></p> no00:49:4932727: Lauren Gaillardfull<![CDATA[33: Risk vs Reward]]>Just under 3 weeks out from Berlin, and Michael's had a minor niggle. Josh's training is still on the up, although he's also had to pare it back slightly. 2 big weeks of training to go and they are neck and neck in fitness terms.

Neither is full convinced of getting in 2:28 shape, but they're both keen to go head to head.

After discussing training and shape, Josh gives an overview of how he manages his training on a daily basis to mitigate the risk of getting injured, whilst also

Michael gives an overview of how he is proactively managing his calf niggle, with the main objective being getting to the start line healthy.

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/33-Risk-vs-Reward-e37l0m07922d3ed-d3c0-4879-847a-b7ad8b7f38f2Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:44:41 GMT<p>Just under 3 weeks out from Berlin, and Michael's had a minor niggle. Josh's training is still on the up, although he's also had to pare it back slightly. 2 big weeks of training to go and they are neck and neck in fitness terms.</p><p>Neither is full convinced of getting in 2:28 shape, but they're both keen to go head to head.</p><p>After discussing training and shape, Josh gives an overview of how he manages his training on a daily basis to mitigate the risk of getting injured, whilst also</p><p>Michael gives an overview of how he is proactively managing his calf niggle, with the main objective being getting to the start line healthy.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:40:2043333: Risk vs Rewardfull<![CDATA[1: Berlin Calling]]>Josh and Michael give intros to their running selves, talk a bit about their training for the upcoming Berlin Marathon, and start to introduce Kaizen.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/1-Berlin-Calling-e2o00lof8541f16-7f3a-4fff-864f-b91a3159e0b1Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:41:09 GMT<p>Josh and Michael give intros to their running selves, talk a bit about their training for the upcoming Berlin Marathon, and start to introduce Kaizen.</p> no00:34:22111: Berlin Callingfull<![CDATA[38: How Kaizen Works]]>Special series incoming covering the history of how Josh developed the training system behind Kaizen and how it's

This episode goes through how it works, and how it all started, all the way back at the beginning of Josh's running journey.

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/38-How-Kaizen-Works-e3asre87d1e1095-4b06-41ba-9d26-eb57993f9f93Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:29:55 GMT<p>Special series incoming covering the history of how Josh developed the training system behind Kaizen and how it's</p><p>This episode goes through how it works, and how it all started, all the way back at the beginning of Josh's running journey.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:26:0453838: How Kaizen Worksfull<![CDATA[37: Floberg Runs Chicago]]>Michael sits down with everyone's favourite dad marathoner, Eric Floberg, fresh off a PB at his home race at the Chicago Marathon.

Hear about what it's like to have people shouting your name the entire way along a marathon course, and a pretty honest appraisal of the mental game in the last 10km.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/37-Floberg-Runs-Chicago-e39tmpne9d91e9a-b884-4b7c-a25c-57ec3dfca86cWed, 22 Oct 2025 21:02:57 GMT<p>Michael sits down with everyone's favourite dad marathoner, Eric Floberg, fresh off a PB at his home race at the Chicago Marathon.</p><p>Hear about what it's like to have people shouting your name the entire way along a marathon course, and a pretty honest appraisal of the mental game in the last 10km.</p> no00:53:4744137: Floberg Runs Chicagofull<![CDATA[36: Berlin Marathon Debrief]]>Michael and Josh dissect their performances at the unbearably hot 2025 edition of the Berlin Marathon over the weekend.

Both of them well off where they wanted to be given the conditions.

Josh executed brilliantly in the circumstances, posting a 2:43 with a 3-4 minute positive split, whereas Michael managed a 2:50 with a 10 minute positive split.

Hear about what went wrong, and what's going to change leading into their next races at Deauville and Valencia respectively.

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/36-Berlin-Marathon-Debrief-e38li45b671b1d3-5e0f-42f9-8b6b-f8df7c660d3bWed, 24 Sep 2025 15:56:42 GMT<p>Michael and Josh dissect their performances at the unbearably hot 2025 edition of the Berlin Marathon over the weekend.</p><p>Both of them well off where they wanted to be given the conditions.</p><p>Josh executed brilliantly in the circumstances, posting a 2:43 with a 3-4 minute positive split, whereas Michael managed a 2:50 with a 10 minute positive split.</p><p>Hear about what went wrong, and what's going to change leading into their next races at Deauville and Valencia respectively.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:57:1143636: Berlin Marathon Debrieffull<![CDATA[13: Barcelona Calling]]>It's been about a month since the last episode and now less than 9 weeks til Barcelona Marathon, which is round 1 of the sub 2:28 challenge.

In this episode, Josh and Michael talk about their last month of training in Mexico and Australia respectively, being the weeks leading into the part of the marathon training block that "counts". Some details about the last week or so and Josh's run up a de-commissioned funicular and Michael doing his first trail race.

Big focus on what's coming up over the next few months of training leading into Barcelona.


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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/13-Barcelona-Calling-e2tlpkl54f20c56-53bf-4603-b90f-6e762801f858Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:19:42 GMT<p>It's been about a month since the last episode and now less than 9 weeks til Barcelona Marathon, which is round 1 of the sub 2:28 challenge.</p> <p>In this episode, Josh and Michael talk about their last month of training in Mexico and Australia respectively, being the weeks leading into the part of the marathon training block that "counts". Some details about the last week or so and Josh's run up a de-commissioned funicular and Michael doing his first trail race.</p> <p>Big focus on what's coming up over the next few months of training leading into Barcelona.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>runkaizen.com</p> <p>@runkaizen</p> <p>Josh: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750</p> <p>Michael: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191</p> no00:37:251313: Barcelona Callingfull<![CDATA[29: Back to Berlin]]>Season 4 kicks off with a recap of how Michael & Josh's training has been going. Michael; good, Josh; less good, but on the up.

Off-brand interlude about the strength work and cross-training they've both been doing and associated risks and benefit.

Sub 2:28 challenge is ON AGAIN for Berlin Marathon, so there is a shallow dive into what training is going to look like.

Hard data to follow in the next episode telling each of them EXACTLY how much training they need to do leading into Berlin to be in 2:28 shape.

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runkaizen/episodes/29-Back-to-Berlin-e36h9l65e702369-a6d4-4dee-9be9-2f32d99db307Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:51:52 GMT<p>Season 4 kicks off with a recap of how Michael &amp; Josh's training has been going. Michael; good, Josh; less good, but on the up.</p><p>Off-brand interlude about the strength work and cross-training they've both been doing and associated risks and benefit.</p><p>Sub 2:28 challenge is ON AGAIN for Berlin Marathon, so there is a shallow dive into what training is going to look like.</p><p>Hard data to follow in the next episode telling each of them EXACTLY how much training they need to do leading into Berlin to be in 2:28 shape.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Kaizen</strong></p><p><a href="https://kaizen.app.link/milesbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠Download the app⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/runkaizen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠Strava club⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://runkaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠Website⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runkaizen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/32067191" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠Michael⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/1721750" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠Josh</a></p> no00:26:4442929: Back to Berlinfull