Recovery Tips for Runners | How to Recover Faster, Run Better and Avoid Burnout | Idiots Go Running Podcast

Recovery is the bit most runners talk about, promise to do properly… and then completely ignore.

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we talk all things running recovery — what actually helps, what people overcomplicate, and how to recover better so you can keep training consistently, feel stronger, and avoid running yourself into the ground.

We cover:

• Recovery tips for runners

• Post-run recovery basics

• Sleep, hydration and fuelling

• Easy runs and recovery days

• Stretching, mobility and strength work

• Sore legs, fatigue and training load

• What helps after long runs and hard sessions

• Common recovery mistakes runners make

If you are training for a marathon, half marathon, ultra marathon, or just trying to stay consistent, this episode is packed with simple, practical advice on how to recover smarter.

Idiots Go Running is a running podcast hosted by Colin, Andrew and Matt, where running, endurance, big challenges and plenty of nonsense all meet in the middle.

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Nick’s got news. Andrew is tapering. Matt is ignoring the fact he’s injured. And Colin is still being controlled by his coach.

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, the lads are back with more running chat, marathon talk, ultra running nonsense, taper week panic, injury denial, and the kind of coaching dynamics that definitely feel a bit too personal.

Nick brings the latest update, Andrew delivers a mystery book review with almost no useful clues, Matt continues to run like injuries are optional, and Colin remains firmly under the watchful eye of Coach Nick.

Expect sarcasm, endurance running chat, training talk, race prep, recovery excuses, marathon mindset, ultra runner nonsense, and the usual lack of professionalism.

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In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we ask some of our brilliant running experts to confess their most ridiculous, chaotic, and downright stupid moments from the world of running, marathon training, ultra running, and endurance sport.

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Featuring Nick — the running coach, Jo — the Greek ultra runner, Sammy — the elite pathfinder, Gerry — the Irish coastal runner, Ashley — MS Runs The US creator, Isaac — ultra marathon runner, Derek — the corn-on-the-cob ultra runner, Alex — Stonehenge 300 mile ultra runner, and Ben — Tough Mudder Ben, this episode is full of funny stories, hard lessons, and proof that even the experts get it badly wrong sometimes.

From fuelling disasters and wrong turns to race day mistakes, gear failures, pacing errors, and pure endurance madness, this is a funny and honest look at the side of running podcasts people love most — when it all goes a bit off the rails.

If you are into running podcasts, marathon stories, ultra marathon adventures, endurance training, trail running, and the real side of what it means to be a runner, this one is for you.

Idiots Go Running is the podcast about running, friendship, endurance, mindset, and trying to learn from people who have already made the mistakes for us.

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In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we chat with Conor O’Keeffe, ultra-endurance athlete and founder of ALTAR, about endurance nutrition, running fuel, carbohydrates, electrolytes, gut-friendly fuelling, and what it really takes to perform when training gets tough.

We get into why Conor created ALTAR, how Speed Dust was built to support long training sessions without digestive discomfort, and why smart fuelling can make such a big difference for runners, marathon training, ultra running, cycling, and endurance sport in general.

We also have a bit of fun chatting about the flavours, including the all-important question… what if the flavours were DJs? From Raspberry Rush to Lemon Soda to Plain Jane, this episode mixes performance talk with the usual Idiots Go Running nonsense.

If you are into running podcasts, sports nutrition, marathon fuelling, race day nutrition, electrolytes for runners, long run fuel, and ultra marathon training, this is one for you.

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Nutrition, Hydration and the Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Run

In this episode of Chasing Nick, Colin is chasing a sub three hour marathon with coaching from Nick – the running coach and this time the focus turns to one of the biggest performance factors in marathon training: nutrition and hydration.

We get into Beta Fuel, Maurten, water, plain water, fuelling during long runs, hydration strategies, electrolytes, race day nutrition, what works, what does not work, and the common mistakes runners make in training and racing.

If you are training for a marathon, half marathon, PB attempt, or sub 3 marathon, this episode is packed with practical running tips and advice on how to fuel properly, hydrate well, avoid stomach disasters, and figure out what to do — and what NOT to do.

In this episode:

• Marathon nutrition basics

• Hydration for runners

• Beta Fuel vs Maurten

• When to drink water

• How to practise fuelling in training

• Common race day mistakes

• What not to do before and during a run

• Sub 3 marathon preparation

Chasing Nick follows Colin’s journey as he trains with Nick – the running coach in pursuit of a sub three hour marathon, sharing the lessons, setbacks, progress, and honest reality of trying to improve as a runner while living with MS.

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What do runners actually talk about… and what do they definitely not talk about?

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, Colin and Andrew dive into the weird, funny, and very real world of running chat. From marathon training, ultra running, race strategy, long run thoughts, running shoes, fuelling, and pace obsession… to the stuff no runner seems to mention until it is far too late.

It is honest, funny, and full of the kind of conversation that only makes sense if you have ever gone out for a run and come back talking nonsense.

If you love running podcasts, marathon podcasts, ultra marathon stories, training talk, and the strange mindset of endurance runners, this one is for you.

Idiots Go Running is the podcast about running, friendship, mindset, big challenges, and figuring it all out one mile at a time.

Listen, follow, and join us as we head towards our 350 mile Mizen to Malin challenge.

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In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we get into the real chat behind the miles — from our Guinness World Record running attempt to what it’s like running with MS, plus the nonsense, banter, and random rabbit holes that only seem to happen on long runs.

We talk about Top Trumps, training thoughts, race chat, ultra running mindset, and the kind of conversations that happen when runners are deep into the miles, somewhere between serious focus and complete stupidity.

Whether you are into marathon training, ultra running, endurance running, running motivation, or just want to know what runners actually talk about when they are out pounding the pavement, this one is for you.

In this episode:

• Our Guinness World Record attempt

• Running with MS

• What goes through your head on long runs

• Why runners talk so much rubbish

• Top Trumps and random tangents

• Running banter, training chat, and endurance nonsense

• The real side of being part of the running community

Idiots Go Running is the podcast about running, friendship, big challenges, stupid ideas, and seeing what happens when ordinary people take on ridiculous endurance goals.

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How To Keep Your Feet Functional Over Long Miles | Ultra Running Advice

Blisters. Hotspots. Lost toenails.

Let’s be honest… your feet take a beating in endurance running.

In this episode of Experts Help the Idiots, we dive into one of the most overlooked performance factors in marathon and ultra running — keeping your feet strong, healthy and functional over serious mileage.

Our expert shares practical advice on:

• Preventing blisters and hotspots

• Foot strength and mobility for runners

• Sock and shoe considerations for long distance

• Managing damage mid-race

• Recovery strategies for multi-day events

• Common mistakes runners make with foot care

Whether you’re training for your first marathon or taking on ultra distances, this episode could save your race.

Experts Help the Idiots is the spin-off series from the Idiots Go Running podcast — where we bring real experts into the conversation to help us (and you) become better endurance runners.

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