ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Because enthusiasm alone only gets you so far…
The Expert to Help the Idiots series is a dedicated spin-off from the Idiots Go Running podcast, created to answer the questions every runner asks — usually after they’ve already made the mistake.
As we prepare for our biggest challenge yet — running 350 miles from Mizen Head to Malin Head — we realised something important: we don’t need more motivation… we need smarter guidance.
This series brings in genuine experts to help us (and you) understand the parts of running that really matter — mental strength, recovery, nutrition, fuelling, training structure, injury prevention, and performance habits — all explained in a way that normal runners can actually use.
No jargon.
No ego.
Just honest conversations, practical advice, and the odd reality check when the idiots get carried away.
🧠 Mental strength & mindset for endurance challenges
🔁 Recovery, rest, and staying consistent
🍝 Running nutrition, food, fuelling & hydration
👟 Shoes, gear, tips, tricks & training habits
🏃♂️ Real-world coaching insights for everyday runners
💬 Honest conversations — what actually works vs what sounds good online
Each episode features one expert, focused on their area of real-world experience:
Nick Weston – Coaching, training structure, mindset & performance
Jo Manta – Nutrition, fuelling, food & endurance health
Sammy Lapauri – Strength, recovery & performance habits
Gerry O’Boyle – Mental toughness, resilience & mindset
Ashley Schneider – Recovery strategies & staying injury-free
Isaac Barnes – Experience-led insights from elite endurance racing
Derek Stefureac – Technique, training efficiency & race prep
We’re not pretending to be experts — we’re learning in public.
These episodes are part of our journey, our mistakes, and our preparation, shared openly so others can learn alongside us.
If running has taught us anything, it’s this:
You don’t need to be perfect — you just need the right help at the right time.
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🎥 Watch full episodes and clips on YouTube
🌍 More info: www.IdiotsGoRunning.com
Idiots Go Running – Expert to Help the Idiots (Spin-Off Series)
