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Brian"s Run Pod

Brian Patterson

Welcome to Brian"s Run Pod, the podcast where we lace up our running shoes and explore the exhilarating world of running. Whether you"re a seasoned marathoner, a casual jogger, or just thinking about taking your first stride, this podcast is your ultimate companion on your running journey.Join us as we dive deep into the sport of running, covering everything from training tips and race strategies to personal stories and inspiring interviews with runners from all walks of life. Whether you"re looking

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25:43

Run For Your Mind

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/10/03

Send us Fan Mail We explore why people run for more than fitness and how a simple habit can become a lifeline for coping, connection, and recovery. Crystal Aguilar, who works in substance misuse treatment, helps us separate healthy stress relief from avoidance and obsession when running becomes the only tool. • Crystal’s work in substance misuse treatment and how co-occurring mental health shows up • Why treatment often tackles substance use first before deeper mental health work • How runni...

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30:57

Your Best Plan Starts With Your Why

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/09/26

Send us Fan Mail We dig into why AI-generated training plans can look personal while still missing the most important details about you, your history, and your real-life constraints. We also share practical ways to stay consistent, avoid injury, and build the recovery, balance, and mindset habits that keep running enjoyable for years. • AI training plans as a starting point rather than a perfect answer • asking why you want to train before choosing any programme • easing in gently to reduc...

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27:27

Personalised Running That Actually Works

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/09/19

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Rachel Marks about why copying someone else’s training plan can leave runners tired, sore, and stalled, even when they do everything “right”. We explore personalised coaching through body structure, epigenetics, sleep, HRV, and mindset so you can stop guessing and start working with your own biology. • Rachel’s path from flight attendant to personal trainer after illness and recovery through structured exercise • why exercise matters more than the gym setting a...

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27:08

How Everyday Runners Can Train Like Pros

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/09/12

Send us Fan Mail In the second part of my conversation with Dr Ben Bumguardner we break down what everyday runners can copy from elite sport to stay consistent, avoid injury, and recover faster without overcomplicating training. We also dig into how to use AI training plans safely, plus the simple body signals that tell you when to back off and get checked out. • taking recovery as seriously as training stress • prioritising sleep, extra sleep, and naps where possible • fuelling and hydrating...

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32:33

Run Without Breaking Down

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/09/05

Send us Fan Mail We get honest about why runners keep picking up the same injuries and why the fix is rarely just “rest more”. With Dr Ben Bumguardner, we break down under-recovery, smarter strength work, and a resilience approach that helps us run consistently without constantly breaking down. • underfueling as a common root cause of stress reactions and stress fractures • repetitive microtrauma and why sudden load spikes break runners • protein, carbs and fats as practical...

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29:22

The Hidden Cost Of Underfueling For Runners

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/08/29

Send us Fan Mail We speak with registered dietitian Lauren Ganim about how underfueling can quietly derail both running performance and long-term health, from thyroid slowdown to disrupted hormones, sleep, and rising heart rate. We also look at the emotional and cultural forces that shape how runners eat, then land on simple, practical ways to fuel, hydrate, and recover well. • low energy availability and the hormone cascade that slows metabolism and switches off non-essential systems&n...

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25:15

Fuel Better Run Better

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/08/22

Send us Fan Mail We talk with registered dietitian and runner Lauren Ganim about the hidden cost of underfueling and the pressure many runners feel to control pace, weight, and calories. We share practical ways to fuel better, support gut health, and rebuild trust through body-led healing rather than rigid rules. • why many beginner and recreational runners underestimate how much food they need • how underfueling links to fatigue, poor recovery, and injury risk • RED-S expla...

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23:43

Run Consistency That Actually Sticks

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/08/15

Send us Fan Mail We pick up our chat with running coach and author Elizabeth Clor, from building a following by sharing daily miles to what it takes to stand out on Instagram now. We also get into perfectionism, sports psychology, and simple habits that help beginners keep running when motivation dips. • starting on Instagram to promote a self-published running book and finding a long-term community • why the social media algorithm changed and what makes posts engaging today ...

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21:54

From Treadmill To Marathon

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/08/08

Send us Fan Mail We talk with marathoner and author Elizabeth Clor about starting as a treadmill-only runner and building towards big goals through steady, smart training. We dig into what finally unlocked her jump in performance, and how to use strength work and running data without letting either derail progress. •finding running through aerobics classes and treadmill routines •making treadmill running less boring and more sustainable •moving from first road races to half ...

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34:06

Triathlon For Runners

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/08/01

Send us Fan Mail We get honest about what “good” form feels like and why wasted energy is the quiet reason so many runners plateau or pick up injuries. Then we map a realistic route from running into triathlon, with simple swim and bike priorities that help you improve without burning out. • running efficiency as reducing wasted energy and keeping heart rate controlled • avoiding cross-body arm swing to protect hips knees and future injury risk • progressing drills from two ...

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33:25

The Practical Running Technique Guide For Faster...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/07/25

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Coach Cath Spencer about why “perfect running form” is personal and how small technique tweaks can make running feel easier and reduce injury risk. We also dig into the mindset and practical steps that help runners move into triathlon without doing too much too soon. • Cath’s background in martial arts and how it shapes discipline and coaching • The real reason running technique matters: reducing wasted energy into the ground • Fast feet as a si...

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34:03

Run Smart Without Overthinking

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/07/18

Send us Fan Mail We keep running practical by talking through how to organise a week, when to add structure, and how to use data without letting it hijack your head. Amanda Brooks helps us separate what truly improves fitness from what simply creates pressure, from shoe choices to Strava habits. • practising early mornings to match race day routines • building consistency first before heavier workouts • introducing intervals by time and effort to learn intensity • using perceived effort t...

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29:02

A Running Coach’s Guide To Consistency And Injury...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/07/11

Send us Fan Mail We talk with running coach and author Amanda Brooks about learning to love running, cutting through modern training noise, and building fitness without obsession over pace. We focus on simple habits that reduce injury risk and make running fit real life, from easy effort to strength work and sleep. • Amanda’s path from multi-sport childhood to a half marathon that changes everything • Why Run to the Finish grows from personal blogging into coaching and practical guidanc...

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29:56

Hiking As An Endurance Sport

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/07/04

Send us Fan Mail Hiking becomes a serious endurance option for runners when you treat footwear, layers, and planning with the same care you give training. We learn how quickly things can go wrong with cold and wet conditions, and how skills, judgement, and simple systems keep you moving safely. • why hiking builds endurance differently from running • choosing trail runners over heavy boots for faster drying and less fatigue • using performance fabrics and a layering system ...

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23:34

Start Hiking With Confidence

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/06/27

Send us Fan Mail We talk with adventurer and writer Belinda Coker about how hiking helps her rebuild fitness, confidence, and joy after a tough decade. We connect hiking to running by breaking down endurance, strength, mindset, and the practical skills that keep you safe and steady on the trail. •an outdoors childhood in New Zealand with hiking and school trips •a COVID-era reality check that sparks change •joining a hiking group and learning from older, fitter walkers •using regular day ...

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18:16

Ten Powerful Running Lessons From Coaches And Authors

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/06/20

Send us Fan Mail We bring you a best-of highlight reel of ten powerful moments that can change how you start, train, recover and think about running. We move from simple reasons people fall in love with running to practical tools for pacing, sleep, mindset and long-term progress. • running as the most accessible way to build a healthy habit • a late-life spark that leads to ultrarunning goals • consistency built through small daily actions that add up • keeping easy runs easy by using th...

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36:40

Run Better By Moving Differently

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/06/13

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered why your body can handle a training block for a few weeks, then suddenly feels stiff, fragile, or niggly, the answer might not be in another running session at all. I’m joined by Wendy Welpton, founder of Reclaim Movement and author of Move Well for Life, for a grounded chat about what modern life removes from our bodies and how runners can rebuild it through everyday movement. We dig into the quiet loss of play in adulthood, and how “convenience cult...

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33:37

Move Better Between Runs

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/06/06

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Wendy Welpton about how a love of running turned into years of chronic pain, and why healing starts when we stop treating the body like separate parts. We dig into natural movement, movement variety, and the small daily changes that help runners rebuild confidence and move well for life. • Wendy’s early relationship with exercise, outdoor time, and solo sports • getting into running as a practical way to move around family life • the sudden inju...

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26:44

The Runner’s Recovery Plan From Sleep To Smart Therapies

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/05/30

Send us Fan Mail We dig into why recovery is the part of training that actually makes you fitter, and how sleep can be the difference between steady progress and repeat injuries. Dr Michael Betler breaks down modern therapies and timeless basics so recreational runners can heal faster, train longer, and age with strength. • sleep routines that drive growth and repair • what shockwave therapy is and what it targets • dry needling for muscle spasm and overloaded tissue • treating glute medi...

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22:38

Your Body Can Heal If You Let It

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2026/05/23

Send us Fan Mail We dig into why runners keep getting trapped in the pain, rest, repeat loop and how small “not quite an injury” warning signs turn into bigger setbacks. We also hear how Dr Michael Betler moves from surgery into evidence-led sports recovery so we can stay healthy and keep running long term. • why ignoring a niggle often creates compensation and chronic issues • Dr Bettler’s background in sport, engineering, osteopathy and surgery • the shift from late-stage fixes to preve...

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