The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon
John Starrett
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John's one of the most successful online running coaches on the planet. He has a background in journalism and is the founder of Stazza's Stable: a global running community. John coaches a broad range of runners: beginners through elites (national, European, and Olympic standard).
He cuts through the flummery, misinformation, and plethora of platitudinous pap pushed out by influencers.
In an entertaining format, he sates runners' cravings for knowledge.
Open Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1119827
John's one of the most successful online running coaches on the planet. He has a background in journalism and is the founder of Stazza's Stable: a global running community. John coaches a broad range of runners: beginners through elites (national, European, and Olympic standard).
He cuts through the flummery, misinformation, and plethora of platitudinous pap pushed out by influencers.
In an entertaining format, he sates runners' cravings for knowledge.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 16, 2026 • 25min
Fantastic free gift for all listeners - a running novella
In this episode, I give a free gift to all listeners: a novella about running the marathon. I also read three key extracts from the novella.
Mar 6, 2026 • 27min
ZEUS SPOKE. I LISTENED
Zues speaks to the world famous Stablemaster...
Feb 24, 2026 • 31min
THE BIG INTERVIEW
In this episode I answer coaching questions.Link to Stazza's Stable Certified Online Run Coaching Course https://the-stazza-running-coach.kit.com/signup
Feb 7, 2026 • 1h 23min
The Method Behind the Madness: My Coaching Blueprint
A deep dive into a 40-year coaching blueprint that shaped hundreds of sub-3-hour marathons. Training structure, from beginner weekly plans to super-base tempos and bridge blocks, gets clear, practical breakdowns. Specific workouts like hill blasts, strides progressions, marathon long-run phasing, and the pacing funnel are highlighted.
Oct 20, 2025 • 24min
Turning Forrest Gump into an Olympian
In this episode, we look at how turn Forrest into an Olympian and you can follow the process.
Oct 6, 2025 • 21min
Ken Graham - 3:08 to 2:58 in 10 months
Introducing my Business Manager Samy and Ken Graham's 10 min PB over the marathon in 10 months.
Aug 23, 2025 • 30min
Breaking down the leap from sub-elite to elite marathon running (2:25 → 2:10)
In this episode we take a deep dive into how to transition from Sub Elite to Elite, using to real life case studies.
Aug 10, 2025 • 33min
THE BIG INTERVIEW - THIS A BANGER
In this episode my guest gives excellent advice for start-up coached, developing coaches, and coaches at capacity to help scale. He also gives advice in a broader fashion that will help SMBs, SMEs, and Enterprise. Obviously, delivered with the usual banter.
Aug 2, 2025 • 1h 40min
Stazza's Stable Masterclass
Join John Starrett, an esteemed online running coach and founder of Stazza's Stable, as he shares his pragmatic training philosophy for marathon runners. He delves into who can achieve a sub-3 hour marathon, emphasizing the importance of a target half-marathon time. John provides insights on fixing shuffling runners, optimizing running economy, and the structured phases of training, including pre-super base and endurance strategies. Learn about common coaching pitfalls and how to recover effectively post-marathon, making this a must-listen for aspiring marathoners!
Jul 26, 2025 • 24min
The Incredible rise and fall and rise of Stablemate Akash The Skinny Terminator
In this episode we look at the incredible rise and fall and rise of Stablemate Akash The Terminator.email: stazzastable1965@gmail.comWhatsApp: 00353 83 0435669Insta: stazza's_stableFB: John StarrettStrava: Coach Stazza
