Idiots Go Running
Episodes
S04 E31 - Taper week, Marathon Day Tips & Advice
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Idiots Go Running, it’s the last Chasing Nick episode before Belfast Marathon — and somehow, we’ve made it to taper week without fu...
S04 E30 - Strange Running Habits. Pre, During & Post Run!
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strange Running Habits: Pre, During & Post Run!What weird things do runners do before, during, and after a run? In this episode of Idiots Go Runni...
S04 E29 - Ireland AM Talks to Ultra Runners!
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We recently had the absolute privilege of sitting on the Ireland AM sofa to share our story.When you are told a wheelchair could be in your future, it...
S04 E28 - Golden of Running Advice
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Golden Piece of Running Advice | Idiots Go Running PodcastWhat is the one golden piece of running advice that can genuinely make you a better runner?I...
S04 E27 - Speed work. Intervals.Get Faster Tips from Running Coach. Chasing Nick
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chasing Nick: Speed Work Explained | Intervals, Tempo Runs, Strides & Getting FasterWhat actually is speed work… and do everyday runners really ...
S04 E18 - What Music Runners Listen To?
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
S04 E16 - What Music Runners Listen To?
S04 E17 - Running Recovery Tips
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
S04 E16 - Running Recovery Tips
S04 E24 350 Ultra Marathon Prop
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
S04 E23 The Biggest Running Mistakes Experts Have Ever Made
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we ask some of our brilliant running experts to confess their most ridiculous, chaotic, and downright stupid mom...
S04 E22 - Marathon Fuel, Ultra Fuel & Speed Dust with Conor O’Keeffe
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we chat with Conor O’Keeffe, ultra-endurance athlete and founder of ALTAR, about endurance nutrition, running ...
S04 E21 - Nutrition - Running Sub 3hr & Coaching Sub 3hr
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition, Hydration and the Mistakes That Can Ruin Your RunIn this episode of Chasing Nick, Colin is chasing a sub three hour marathon with coaching ...
S04 E19 - What Runners Talk About?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S04 E18 - Guinness World Running Record Attempt
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lik...
S04 E17 - Best Advice for Foot Care in Endurance Running
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How To Keep Your Feet Functional Over Long Miles | Ultra Running AdviceBlisters. Hotspots. Lost toenails.Let’s be honest… your feet take a beating...
S04 E16 - Running Coach says tempo, threshold, strides... What do they mean?
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you chasing that elusive 3-hour marathon barrier? You’re in the right place. Join hosts Colin Goodman and Nick Weston as they bridge the gap bet...
S04 E15 - Marathon Essentials Gear & Kit
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Running Kit You Never Leave Without | Essential Ultra Running Gear AdviceWhat running kit should you NEVER leave home without?In this episode of Exper...
S04 E15 - Harvey Lewis | Backyard Ultra Pushing Human Limits
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harvey Lewis | Backyard Ultra World Record, Western States & Pushing Human LimitsWhat does it take to keep going… when everyone else stops?In th...
S04 E13 - How to Manage Jet Lag for Ultra Marathons
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Expert Help the Idiots — Jet LagHow do endurance runners survive jet lag?In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots, we ask one simple question to a ...
S04 E12 - Nutrition for Endurance Running, Ultra Running Fuel, and Surviving Long Miles
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Idiots Go Running, Colin, Andrew and Matt are joined by Nick — the running coach to talk all things running nutrition, endurance ...
S04 E12 - Runners Pre-Race Breakfast - Listen to the Expert Runners
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Expert Help the Idiots — Pre-Race Breakfast What do endurance runners actually eat before a race?In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots, we ask o...
S04 E11 - Why Choose Ultra Running?
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How We Accidentally Became Ultra RunnersWe didn’t plan this.We didn’t set out to become ultra runners.Somewhere between saying yes to a few daft i...
S04 E10 - Training For Multi Day races Expert Advice
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it actually take to train for a multi-day endurance challenge?In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots, we bring together experienced runne...
S04 E09 - Stupidest Running Decision - Expert Running Tips
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Expert Running Tips | Training, Recovery, Endurance & Smarter DecisionsIn this episode of Experts Help the Idiots, we talk training, endurance, pa...
Chasing Nick - How Does a running Coach Help?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marathon training | Sub-3 attempt - I’m chasing Nick Weston — a 3-hour marathon pacer and experienced running coach who understands what it really...
S04 E08 - What Do Runners Think About? - Expert Running Tips
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Experts Help the Idiots – What’s the Weirdest Thing That’s Gone Through Your Head on a Run?Running clears your head…Or so everyone says.In thi...
S04 E07 - Training Mental Strength - Expert Running Tips
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mental strength.Every runner talks about it.Very few actually know how to train it.In Episode 2 of Experts Help the Idiots, we tackle one of the bigge...
S04 E06 - Running Experts - Who are they?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, creat...
S04 E05 - Training For Ultras, Marathon and Perfect Running Shoe
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down proven training methods for endurance runners — whether you’re gearing up for your first marathon, chasing down you...
S04 E04 - How To Plan 350 Mile Ultra Run
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Knaggs, Nick Weston, Colin Goodman and Andrew Goodman sit down to talk through what it really takes to plan a multi-day ultra event.From training...
S04 E03 - Mizen to Malin Ultra Running Coach
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 3 — Can Andrew Be Trained? (feat. Nick, the “Running Coach”)This week, the Idiots bring in Nick — the man brave enough (or foo...
S04 E02 - Endurance Running Madness – 350 Miles, 3 Idiots, 1 Goal
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt finally drops the bombshell on Andrew — the challenge isn’t just big, it’s HUGE… and it’s happening sooner than expected. The Idiots ha...
S04 E01 - New Biggest Running Challenge Yet!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Idiots are back! Colin, Andrew, and Matt reveal their boldest running adventure to date — bigger, harder, and further than anything we’ve ever...
S03 E29 - Idiots DNF 100 Mile Ultra Race & How to recover!
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Famine Way 100 – DNF DiariesColin and Andrew are back to spill the beans on the Famine Way 100 – a 100-mile ultramarathon that didn’t quite go t...
S03 E28 - Running Chat - Ni Running Show
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Season 3, Episode – Colin chats with Oonah: Behind the NI Running ShowIn this episode, Colin sits down with Oonah Cattigan—trail runner, G...
S03 E27 - Running Chat - 100 mile beard!
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colin meets the legendary Donald—yes, the man with that beard—who they bonded with mid-race at the NI100 (probably at the world’s longest aid st...
S03 E26 - Running Chat - Jeffery
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Idiots Go Running, Colin chats with the one and only Jeffrey James Binney—ultra runner, filmmaker, dog-dad, and sheep-herder-in-trainin...
S03 E25 - Running Chat - 12 Ultras in 12 Months Ryan
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ New Episode: Running with Purpose – Ryan Nyquist’s Ultra Marathon Mission 🏃♂️💥In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we chat w...
S03E24 - Running Chat with Protein Rebel - Natural Running fuel
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we chat with our show sponsors—Protein Rebel!Tim joins us to talk all things fuelling and recovery, and why Protein Rebel is all about...
S03 E23 - Crewing 100 miles with Andrew "The Crewman'
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we dive into the wild world of ultramarathon crewing! 🏃♂️🧃Andrew “The Crewman” Goodman shares w...
S03E22 - NI 100 Mile Race - Idiots Review Part 2
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Idiots Go Running – Part 2 of the madness!We’re back with the second half of our 100-mile ultra adventure, and the chaos continues…...
S03E21 - NI 100 Mile Race - Idiots Review Part 1
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andrew and Colin dive into the madness of their latest 100-mile ultra adventure. From Colin’s rollercoaster ride—starting off sick and...
S03E20 - Running Chat with Smyffyruns - Cream Egg Fuel
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Idiots Go Running, we chat with Lewis from Smiffy Runs! From smashing out a marathon a day for a month to fuelling with Cream Eggs ...
S03E19 - Running chat with Ed The Jester - x300+ 100 mile ultra marathons!s
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colin chats with the one and only Ed Ettinghausen — aka The Jester — a world-record-smashing ultra runner who’s on track to complete 300+ 100-mi...
S03E18 - Chat With Jake & Ross - Marathon des Sables & Igloo Heros
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Idiots Go Running, Colin chats with Jake and Ross, the youngest duo to complete the epic Mizen to Malin challenge! Not only are the...
S03E17 - Pastries & Coffee In Greece
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Idiots Go Running, Colin sits down with Artemus, the mastermind behind the best bakery in Greece! 🇬🇷🥐 From fueling runners...
S03 E16 - Idiots Authentic Marathon - Part 02
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We did it, baby! 🇬🇷🏃♂️We made it from Marathon to Athens—26.2 miles of pure history, sweat, and a few questionable decisions. This w...
S03 E15 - Idiots Authentic Marathon - Part 01
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We made it to Greece, baby! 🇬🇷🏃♂️It’s part one of our Marathon to Athens Adventure, and in true Idiots Go Running style, it’s alre...
S03E14 - Idiots Go Running - Episode 50!
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Idiots Go Running - Episode 50! 🎉🏃♂️🎙️We’ve made it, eejits! Idiots Go Running has hit the big 5-0, and we’re celebrating right ...
S03E13 - Running Chat - Patrick Delorenzi
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Idiots Go Running - Guest Episode: Patrick Delorenzi 🎙️🏃♂️💨This one’s an absolute belter! Colin sits down with Patrick Delorenzi—...
S03E12 - Running Pastries - Road To Greece
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Colin chat about their upcoming adventure to Greece—because running the original marathon route isn’t just about the m...
S03E11 - Running Chat - We Run WIld NI
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏃♂️ We Run Wild with Gary Connelly – The Famine Way 100 & Norn Iron 100! 🌍💥In this episode, Colin chats with Gary Connelly of We...
S03E10 - Running Chat - Burger Guy. Flipping great Race support
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is not a running enthusiast just a legend in the endurance community for his selflessness. While crewing for his runner, he went the extra mile—...
S03E09 - Running Chat - Kay Ross - Triathlon Athlete
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Colin catches up with super-strong triathlon athlete Katherine Ross, who shares her insights on the world of triathlons—from intens...
S03E08 - Mince Pies & Miles: A Festive Running Chat
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎄 Christmas Special! 🎄 Join Colin, Andrew, Matt, and Nick as we gather around the virtual fireplace to talk all things running during the festiv...
S03E07 - Running Chat with John Calabrese - Barkley Marathons & Pizza Medals
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with John Calabrese, seasoned Barkley runner and all-around legend! He spills the beans on his wild adventures in the Ba...
S03E06 - Jo Manta Running Chat - Female Pheidippides
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Colin are back, and this time, they’re joined (well, sort of) by Jo Manta—a powerhouse of a runner with dreams of inspiring young Greek...
S03E05 - Nick Weston Running Chat - Running Coach
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with running coach Nick Weston and dive into his recent wins and epic runs.Nick shares his latest triumphs, from taking first...
S03E04 - Marathon Origin: Road to Greece
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an epic adventure as Andrew and Colin chat about their preparation for running the original marathon route in Greece! From reviewing Te...
S03E03 - Andy Becker Running Chat - Yeti 100
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this guest episode, Colin sits down with Andy—a trail-running legend who’s smashed through the 100-mile Yeti 100, all while living with MS, lov...
S03E02 - Declan Leung Running Chat - VirtualRunNI
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Virtualrunni mastermind, Declan Leung! We cover it all: running with dogs, time-traveling back to ...
S03E01 - NEW Running Adventure - Road To Greece
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin and Andrew are on their way to Greece, gearing up for what they’re calling a “challenge”—but really, it’s a holiday that just happens ...
S02E18 - Season 2 Finale, Rave Glasses, Board Games and Haircuts!
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode ...
S02E17 - Matt Knaggs - MS Run The US - Part 2
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode "Interview With Matt Knaggs - MS Runs The US - Part 2" of the "Idiots Go Running" podcast features an engaging discuss...
S02E16 - Matt Knaggs - MS Run The US - Part 1
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode "Interview With Matt Knaggs - MS Runs The US - Part 1" of the "Idiots Go Running" podcast features an engaging discuss...
S02E15 - Our 108 Mile Ultramarathon - Part Three
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 15, and toda...
S02E14 - Our 108 Mile Ultramarathon - Part Two
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 14, and today we're ...
S02E13 - Our 108 Mile Ultramarathon - Part One
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 13, and today we're diving into ...
S02E12 - The Fellowship Of The Run
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 12, today we’re chatting about Colin and Nick’s...
S02E11 - Interview With We Run Wild NI
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - Join us in this exhilarating episode as we sit down with Gary and Gillian Connolly...
S02E10 - Interview With 'Abbott Six Star' Colin Bodels
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - Strap on your running shoes and get ready to sprint into the exhilarating wo...
S02E09 - The A+ Team
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 9, today we talk about Colin's Sheep's Head...
S02E08 - Interview With Matt Knaggs - Pre MS Run The US
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - Join the hilarious hosts Andrew and Colin for another wild ride on Idiots Go...
S02E07 - Cloudy With A Chance of McDonald's
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 7, today we talk about McDonald's, how we got D...
S02E06 - Interview with Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 6: Interview with Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes I...
S02E05 - Interview With Epona 100 Ben ‘Bungle’ Taylor
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 5: Interview With Epona 100 Ben ‘Bungle’ Taylor...
S02E04 - Training Like A Top Gun Maverick
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 4, today we have some big news and link the movie T...
S02E03 - Interview Joe Kennedy
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 3, and today Colin is chatting with Joe Kennedy. --...
S02E02 - Interview With Running Coach Nick Weston
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/idiotsgorunning - This is Season 2 Episode 2, and today Colin will be chatting with Nick Westo...
S02E01 - 2024 Challenge, Across The Ultraverse!
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 2 Episode 1, and today we are talking about our 2024 Challenge. --- Idiots Go Running - Produced, recorded and edited by Colin Goodman ...
S01E18 - Recap of 2023, Will There Be A Season 2 and Next Year's Challenge
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 1, Episode 18 of our podcast! Today, we're mixing things up with a whirlwind tour through the wild year that was 2023. We'l...
S01E17 - The December Santa and Elf Run!
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 17, and today we will be talking about our 12th and final run of the year! --- Idiots Go Running - Produced, recorded and ed...
S01E16 - The November Run
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 16, and today we will be talking about our 11th run of the year. --- Idiots Go Running - Produced, recorded and edited by Col...
S01E15 - The October Run
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 15, and today we will be talking about our 10th run of the year. --- Idiots Go Running - Produced, recorded and edited by Col...
S01E14 - Our First Ultra Marathon
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 14, and today we will be talking about our first Ultra Marathon! --- Idiots Go Running - Produced, recorded and edited by Col...
S01E13 - Mountains, Warm Weather Training and The August Run
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 13, and today we will be talking about Colin's mountain running, Andrew's 'warm weather training' and our eig...
S01E12 - The July Run
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 12, and today we will be talking about our seventh run of the year.
S01E11 - The June Run
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 11, and today we will be talking about our sixth run of the year.
S01E10 - The May Run
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 10, and today we will be talking about our fifth run of the year. --- Idiots Go Running - Produced, recorded and edited by Co...
S01E09 - Interview with Matt Knaggs
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 9, and today we will be interviewing Matt Knaggs.
S01E08 - The April Run
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 8, and today we will be talking about our fourth run of the year.
S01E07 - Mizen to Malin Part 2
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 7, and today we will be talking about part 2 of Colin running the length of Ireland, Mizen to Malin. --- Idiots Go Running -...
S01E06 - The March Run
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 6, and today we will be talking about our third run of the year.
S01E05 - Mizen to Malin Part 1
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 5, and today we will be talking about Colin's plan to run the length of Ireland, Mizen to Malin.
S01E04 - The February Run
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 4, and today we will be talking about our second run of the year.
S01E03 - Fitness February
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 3, and today we will be talking about our February training.
S01E02 - The January Run
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 2, and today we will be talking about our first run of the year. --- Idiots Go Running - Produced, recorded and edited by Col...
S01E01 - The Plan
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Season 1 Episode 1, and today we will be talking about what the Idiots Go Running podcast is all about. --- Idiots Go Running - Produced, reco...