In the final episode of Chasing Nick, Colin takes on the big one: trying to break 3 hours at the Belfast Marathon.

After weeks of structured marathon training, speed work, threshold sessions, long runs, taper madness, pacing talk, race nerves and questionable decisions, it all comes down to race day.

This episode is the final chapter in the sub-3 marathon journey with Nick — the running coach. From the early training blocks to the final attempt, Chasing Nick has followed the highs, doubts, lessons and reality of trying to turn a big running goal into something real.

Did Colin beat 3 hours?

Not quite.

But this episode is about more than a finish time. It’s about what marathon training teaches you, why pacing matters, how quickly a race can change, and why sometimes the real win is coming out the other side ready for even bigger adventures.

In this final farewell episode, we talk about:

• The Belfast Marathon race-day experience
• What went right and what went wrong
• The reality of chasing a sub-3 marathon
• Pacing, pressure and race execution
• What Colin learned from structured marathon training
• Why the journey mattered more than the clock
• Saying goodbye to Chasing Nick
• Looking ahead to 100 miles and the 350-mile Mizen to Malin run

A huge thank you to Nick — the running coach for guiding the chaos, giving the advice, and somehow agreeing to help an idiot chase a sub-3 marathon.

This may be the end of Chasing Nick…

…but the idiots are not finished yet.

Next up: 100 miles, then 350 miles across Ireland for MS.

Listen to Idiots Go Running for honest running stories, marathon training chat, ultra running adventures, endurance mistakes, and the ridiculous reality of normal people chasing abnormal goals.

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In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we chat about what actually goes into building a ridiculous endurance event like MS Runs Ireland — our 350-mile run from Mizen Head to Malin Head.

Crewmen, accommodation, sponsors, merch, route planning, fundraising, logistics, panic, spreadsheets… and somehow, Colin has ended up being called the race director.

Which is terrifying for everyone involved.

We talk about the behind-the-scenes work that turns a mad running idea into something that almost looks like a real event.

In this episode, we cover:

• Building the MS Runs Ireland challenge
• Planning a 350-mile run across Ireland
• Multi-day ultra running logistics
• Crew, support vehicles and accommodation
• Long-distance running preparation
• Sponsors, merch and event branding
• Ultra marathon mindset and planning
• Fundraising through endurance running
• Does being organised makes us any less stupid... it does not.

This is another honest, funny and slightly chaotic look behind the scenes as the team gets closer to the start line.

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• Idiots Go Running

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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 fully falling apart.

In this episode, we chat with Nick — the running coach about the full marathon training process, what a proper training block should look like, and what happens when the hard work is done and the taper begins.

🏃‍♂️ Marathon training blocks

What actually happens during a marathon build, why the weeks are structured the way they are, and how the body adapts over time.

🧠 Taper week explained

What tapering is, why runners suddenly feel weird, tired, heavy, emotional or convinced they’ve lost all fitness overnight.

🍝 What to eat during taper week

How to fuel properly before a marathon, what to avoid, and why this is not the week to suddenly become a brand-new person with brand-new food ideas.

🎒 Marathon prep

Race kit, pacing, gels, hydration, logistics, nerves, sleep, toilet panic, and all the tiny details that suddenly feel life-or-death three days before race day.

☕ Marathon morning breakfast

What to eat before the marathon, when to eat it, how to keep it simple, and why your stomach deserves a calm morning, not a surprise buffet.

This is a proper marathon episode for anyone training for a marathon, chasing a PB, aiming for sub-3, preparing for Belfast Marathon, or just wondering why taper week makes runners act completely unhinged.

Part of the Chasing Nick series with Nick — the running coach, following the build-up to marathon day.

Hosted and produced by Colin Goodman.

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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 Running, Colin Goodman, Andrew Goodman, Matt Knaggs and Nick Weston get into the strange little habits that come with running life.

From pre-run toilet plans and race morning routines, to mid-run quirks like Matt playing drums and air guitar while running, to post-run recovery habits, this one is full of the kind of running chat that makes perfect sense to runners and sounds completely ridiculous to everyone else.

If you love running podcasts, marathon training, ultramarathons, race day prep, long run chat, fuelling, recovery, mindset, and the funny side of endurance running, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• Strange running habits

• Pre-run routines

• Toilet strategy before a run

• During-run quirks

• Air guitar and drumming while running

• Post-run recovery habits

• Marathon and ultra running chat

• The weird stuff runners never admit to

Idiots Go Running is a podcast about real runners, funny stories, big challenges, marathon training, ultra running, and everything that happens in between.

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Podcast hosts: Colin Goodman, Andrew Goodman, Matt Knaggs and Nick Weston

Produced by: Colin Goodman

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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 changes everything. It changes how you see life, how you see time, and how you choose to move forward. For us, it meant lacing up our running shoes, getting out the door, and chasing every mile we could.

In the full audio from our interview, we talk about how a shared Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis connected us from opposite sides of the world and led to one enormous goal — running 350 miles, the full length of Ireland, in a bid to set a Guinness World Record as the fastest team with MS to complete the crossing.

This is more than an ultra endurance challenge. It is about friendship, resilience, hope, and proving that life does not stop after an MS diagnosis. You might have to change your pace, but you do not stop moving.

Every training run, every long run, every sore leg, every early morning, and every brutal mile is carrying us closer to our goal of raising £100,000 to help fund vital MS research and bring us one step closer to a cure.

Whether you are an ultramarathon runner, a marathon runner, someone training for your first 5K, or someone facing a battle of your own, we hope our story reminds you that progress is still progress — and that even the toughest road can be taken one step at a time.

Follow our journey:

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Golden Piece of Running Advice | Idiots Go Running Podcast

What is the one golden piece of running advice that can genuinely make you a better runner?

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we pull together some of the best advice shared across our Experts Help the Idiots series. From training smarter and fuelling properly to recovery, mindset, pacing and staying consistent, this is the kind of running advice every runner can use.

Whether you are training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PB, stepping up to ultras, or just trying to enjoy your running a bit more, this episode is packed with honest, useful insights from people who really know their stuff.

Featuring expert advice from:

• 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

• Ben — Tough Mudder Ben

• Alex — Stonehenge 300 mile ultra runner

In this episode:

• The best running advice our experts have shared

• Training tips that actually help

• Recovery lessons runners often ignore

• Mindset shifts that make a difference

• Fuelling, pacing and consistency

• Advice for marathon runners, ultra runners and everyday runners

Idiots Go Running is the podcast for runners who love the sport, the stories, the chaos, and the craic. Real runners, real challenges, honest conversations.

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Hosts: Colin Goodman, Andrew Goodman, Matt Knaggs

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Chasing Nick: Speed Work Explained | Intervals, Tempo Runs, Strides & Getting Faster

What actually is speed work… and do everyday runners really need it?

In this episode of Chasing Nick, Colin and Nick — the running coach break down one of the most misunderstood parts of training: speed work. From intervals and tempo runs to strides, pacing, recovery, and the mistakes runners make when they go too hard too often, this is a simple, honest look at how speed sessions actually work.

Whether you are training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or just want to become a stronger runner, this episode explains how speed work can help — without sending you into a panic.

In this episode:

• What speed work actually means

• The difference between intervals, reps, strides and tempo

• Why speed work matters for all runners

• How often you should do it

• Common speed work mistakes

• How hard hard days should really feel

• Why recovery matters just as much as the session itself

Chasing Nick is the series where we try to make sense of running training, one question at a time.

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What Music Do Runners Listen To? | Running Songs, Race Playlists and Weird Run Choices | Idiots Go Running Podcast

What music do runners actually listen to when the miles start to bite?

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we ask our guests about the songs, playlists, artists and unexpected choices that get them through training runs, long miles, race efforts and those dark moments where everything hurts and you question your life choices.

Featuring insights and music picks from:

• 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

• Ben — Tough Mudder Ben

• Alex — Stonehenge 300 mile ultra runner

We cover:

• What runners listen to on long runs

• Best running songs and race-day music

• Playlist choices for marathons and ultras

• Whether music actually helps performance

• Motivational songs for tough runs

• Surprising and funny music choices from runners

• Headphones, rhythm, pacing and mental boost

Whether you run with a full playlist, one song on repeat, or complete silence, this episode is a fun look at the music behind the miles.

Idiots Go Running is the running podcast where endurance, training, ridiculous ideas and honest conversations all collide.

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