This episode explores Steve Prefontaine from a masters' running perspective and in that way differs from other commentaries on his life. We learn who Steve Prefontaine was? Why his running style became iconic? Why masters’ runners connect so strongly to his message including a very kind clip from guest and top co-host, Conor Curran on why his Instagram handle is Prefontaine375? And finally what modern masters runners can still learn from him today? Enjoy, be motivated and please share.

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A trip down memory lane revisiting my first episode with Joe Gough ahead of the podcast's 4th birthday on June 1st. I reflect on starting the podcast and remember the wonderful day recording live with Joe in his beautiful home. This episode looks at four parts from my debut episode: Joe's start in athletics, his mindset; training and physical work. Please share it widely. Thanks.

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Episode 110: Virginia Mitchell. Another world class masters' athlete for you to enjoy and learn from. We discuss her career from her GB vest youth to now, her training, diet; wonderful racing experiences and future plans. A truly driven W60 athlete, bursting with drive, ambition and love/appreciation for masters athletics all while running a hugely successful coaching business.

Flycarb episode discussed: BiCarrb by Flycarb - The Masters of Running Podcast. | Acast

Virginia's coaching business info : Home - Quality athletics coaching for young children age 6 to 12 years | Young Athletes Club

Virginia Mitchell - Young Athletes Club | LinkedIn

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Anders Logg is an M50 Swedish sprinter. He holds the WR for the 400 in 50.30 and the 200m Euro record of 22.95. We discuss his hugely successful recent Euro Indoor Championships in Poland, his experiences of 800 and 600m races; his return to sprinting at 40 and his regular training week. Additionally, his use of tech, race routines; lack of nerves these days and life lessons from running. Please download for stats and share widely. Thanks for listening.

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Reflections on the Euro Masters 2026 by 12 previous guests who won over 20 medals.

Part 1: Irish physio, Ian Egan.

Part 2: The Sprinters (Avril Dillon, Shane Sheridan, Lion Martinez, Edel Maguire).

Part 3: The Middle distance athletes (Conor Curran, Denise Toner, Eva Trost, William Rudloff, Andrew Larasen, Michael Counsel, Anne Gilshinan).

Thanks for listening. Please download the episode and share widely.

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Episode 107: The Philosophy of Running by George Sheehan. Why do we run? And why does the answer change as we get older? In this episode, we explore the timeless wisdom of George Sheehan — physician, runner, and the original voice asking not how we run, but why.

Drawing from Running & Being, Sheehan’s essays, and insights from his son Tim in a Ted Talk, we look at running as identity, partnership with the body, a source of meaning, and a discipline that creates freedom. For masters runners especially, his ideas feel more relevant than ever.

This is a reflective, heartfelt exploration of how running evolves with age — not as decline, but as refinement. A reminder that we don’t stop running because we get old; we get old because we stop running.

Helped in research by a Ted Talk by George's son, Tim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aII5dYK3v_Q

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Lisa Cross from New Zealand is a fantastic athlete who's been in the shadows a bit as we focus our attention quite a bit on Europe and the US, particularly with recent championships being held there. She is, however; an incredible athlete. She has a 2.41 marathon from her late 30s and at W40 in the last year, she's gotten a 33.47 10k, a 16.25 5k and a 1.13.37 half-marathon and holds New Zealand records. We hear about her life in running, past/ present achievements; her coaching group and busy family life with young children and the challenges many mum's face trying to train and rear children. Enjoy and please share widely.

Instagram: lisa.cross09

Strava: @lisacross

TTT runners instagram: @tttrunners.

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