Joe was a client of mine who came on board with the intention of running a 100 mile ultra marathon. Before this he had only ever run 10km. And to qualify for this race he had to run a marathon then 50 miler. This is the story of how he went from 10km to running 100 miles. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

This week on Training to Endure we talk to Leo Wyndham who is singer and guitarist for Palace. We talk about how running has become such an important part of life. How he uses it to explore on tour. And also how he uses it creatively and to manage the pressures of performing, fatherhood and life. To follow Leo go to @wearepalace on Instagram. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

In 2017 Hillary Allen was rated the Number 1 Sky Runner in the world. As she finished her last race of the season with ambitions to win the race and world series, the unimaginable happened and she fell 150 feet (45 meters) off a ridge line in Norway. What followed next was an incredible story of pain, resilience, vulnerability and an unimaginable comeback. This is one not to miss and quite possibly one of my favourite episodes to record yet. To follow Hillary go to - @hillygoat_climbs on In...

In this episode we explore how I plan to run London Marathon 2026: - What my running programme will look like. - How I plan to strength train alongside the running. - What mobility I will be doing. How I plan to do this alongside other commitments such as family. To keep up to date with my training follow me on Instagram- @olliemccarthy For enquiries email- ollie@mccarthysf.com

On this episode I talk all things London Marathon. - How I got in. - Why I feel now is the right time to do a race like this. - What I plan to get out of the day. Plus more. If you want to keep up with my training follow me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For any enquiries email- ollie@mccarthysf.com

This week we talk to Janie Perry. Janie is a Nutritional Therapist and marathon runner. We discuss what it takes physically and mentally to run 20+ marathons. How at 55 she feels she is constantly improving. Why nutrition is so important. Plus much more. To follow Janie on Instagram go to @janieperrywellness To see what I am up to on Instagram go to @olliewmccarthy For coaching or podcast enquiries email me on ollie@mccarthysf.com

Todays episode is all about how endurance can help your physical and mental growth. And why recently I challenged one of my clients on a decision they made because I believed it wasn't in their best interested. Plus some of the latest news and results from the McCarthy Method training group. To keep up with what I am doing follow me on Instagram (@olliewmccarthy) For collabs or other enquiries email ollie@mccarthysf.com

This week on training to Endure we speak to Gareth Malloy on how he became a Kettlebell world champion in the Pentathlon. This involves completing exercises for a set time with the ambition of scoring as high as possible. A sport that combines high levels of strength and endurance. We talk over: - how he got involved in kettlebell sport. - the physical and mental preparation he had to go through to win a world championship. - why he thinks kettlebells are such a great tool for people to lea...

Today we cover injuries. I talk over an injury I had that put me out for 6 months and how I went about recovering and rehabbing. We also cover: - Why injuries happen - What to do if you get injured - How to mitigate injury in the future Hope this podcast is useful. If so please give it a like and share. To see what I'm up to on a weekly basis follow me on Instagram (@olliewmccarthy) For any enquiries email ollie@mccarthysf.com

Today I'm going to talk about naked running. Which admittedly is not exactly as it sounds. I talk over: - Benefits of naked running - How to do it - Why you should do it Hope you enjoy the episode. To follow more regular updates of what I am up to go to Instagram and find me @olliewmccarthy. For enquiries email ollie@mccarthysf.com

On todays episode we cover how to make 2025 your best year yet. We talk through: - Reflections on 2024. - How to plan for big goals in 2025. - What can help you get ahead when taking on a BIG challenge. Hope you enjoy this one. Follow me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy for regular updates. Enquiries- ollie@mccarthysf.com

The latest episode of Training to Endure covers how you can combine strength training and running without the need to tell everyone your a hybrid athlete..... It looks at the way I have been training clients for years. How you can get the best of both worlds without excessive amounts of training. This one is a must listen if you are interested in staying strong while also running. To follow my day to day activities follow me- @olliewmccarthy on Instagram For enquiries- ollie@mccarthys...

This week on Training to Endure, I explain where I have been and what I have been doing for the last few months. Plus talk about the Beachy Head half marathon which I recently ran after minimal training. Lastly I talk about the future of the podcast and what my plan is moving forwards. To keep up to date with what I am doing drop me a follow on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For other enquiries email me- ollie@mccarthysf.com

A slight different episode this week. We are joined by Justin Waller who is a financial coach who also has an epic podcast called "The Money Mile" (make sure you check it out.) He helps people balance their financial goals along with their fitness ones through his financial coaching services. We talk over many topics including how he got started in Triathlon and what the training has done for him. How he has managed to achieve financial independence. And how people can manage their...

In this episode I talk about my recent 100 mile ultramarathon. How I prepared physically and mentally leading into it. How the race itself went. Plus my reflections on the experience and what I have planned next. If you want to see more regular updates of my training go to my Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For any coaching or other enquires email me- ollie@mccarthysf.com

This week I am doing a recap of my recent 100km race- Race to the King. I talk over training leading into the event. What my ambitions were for the day. And then of course how the actual race went. Plus, what this means for me moving forwards into my final stages of 100 miler prep. Let me know if you enjoyed the episode. If you want to follow me on social media go to Instagram @olliewmccarthy Or email me ollie@mccarthysf.com

On this episode we catch up with Tom O'Cleary who is a competitive endurance athlete and coach. We talk to him about training leading into an attempt to run a sub 3 hour marathon. About how he used a training camp in Kenya to help prepare him. Lessons he got from training amongst the Kenyan athletes. Plus much much more. To find Tom on Instagram- @tom_ocleary If you want to see what I'm up to find me at @olliewmccarthy For any enquirys email me- ollie@mccarthysf.com

Today is the first Episode of Season 4. I talk about how training is going as the 100 mile ultra marathon draws ever nearer. How I am navigating the challenges of a house move, pregnant partner and training for the race while also running a business. And about my recent 10 hour challenge event I did. Plus touch upon the 100km race I have coming up this weekend and my ambitions for it. To keep on top of my training and life updates follow me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy

In this episode I close out season 3. Plus talk about my recent half marathon PB @ Brighton half. I go over my training leading into the race. Plus a shift in nutrition protocols leading up to it. And talk over my next race in 4 weeks time. If you want to follow me and my journey towards a 100 mile ultra marathon then find me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy

This week we are joined by Tom Foxley. Tom is an Adventrepeneur (adventurer and entrepreneur.) We talk through how he suffered from a lack of confidence and was bullied as a kid. To how training for the Royal Marines changed him physically and mentally. Giving him the self belief to step away from a business that wasn't aligned with what he wanted to achieve. And pursue a career that was much more meaningful for him. One that sees him help people create a life of freedom and them to liv...