The E=MC2 of running

by Maggie Cooper

A podcast where I bring energy, enthusiasm and encouragement back into running with comment and opinion on interesting running related stories. I delve into some of the science behind running as well as interviewing some really remarkable running people. With over 40 years of running experience and a lifetime in science, I share my insights and top running tips to motivate, encourage and challenge.
Intro music "Daily Beetle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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What is the ideal temperature to run a marathon?

I completed the half-marathon leg of the Ironman relay in Swansea in 30 degrees heat - it didn't go well. In this episode I explore what went wrong an...

27m

•Jul 23, 2026

When easy runs feel hard

I've been training for a half marathon which is this weekend. However, I struggled with some of the runs, even the easy ones. This episode is about th...

18m

•Jul 8, 2026

Runna Review

I started using the Runna app that is linked to Strava, I'm now in Week 5 and this episode reviews the app and how the training is going.

32m

•Jun 3, 2026

Will pickle juice help with running cramp?

I was listening to a different running podcast (can't always just listen to my own podcast!) and they were talking about using pickle juice to overcom...

19m

•May 26, 2026

Get you Training Intensity Distribution (TID) right

What is TID and does it matter? For this episode, I looked at an article from Sports Medicine (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-024-02...

17m

•May 6, 2026

Did Adidas win the London Marathon?

My musings on the 2026 London Marathon and who won the battle of the super shoes.

13m

•Apr 27, 2026