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Hi, I'm John Hill. I host 12 Months to Marathon—the running podcast for people over 35 with marathon dreams. Whether you are looking for a personal best or want to run a marathon, my story and regular tips should help you get there. I didn't run my first marathon until I was 36. I ran my first sub-3 marathon at the age of 45. If I can do it, so can you! For even more daily tips, make sure to follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/12monthstomarathon/ Thanks for listening.
John hosts 12 Months to Marathon, a sports show with 100 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you reach a point where enough is enough? In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Simpson, whose journey from 25 stone (350lbs / 159kg) to completing his first half-marathon is one of the m
Send us Fan Mail In this special 100th episode of the podcast, I reflect on the biggest lessons I've learned from interviewing runners, marathoners, weight-loss success stories, world record holders, and everyday people
Send us Fan Mail Should You Get a Gait Analysis Done? If you've ever bought running shoes, you've probably been told you need a gait analysis. But how useful are they really? In this episode, I break down what a gait ana
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon podcast, I’m joined by Dawn Caddell to talk about her journey to completing the 2026 London Marathon at 51 years old. Dawn shares how she returned to running
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon podcast, I’m joined by an extraordinary guest — Andy Reid. Andy lost both legs and his right arm in Afghanistan in 2009 after stepping on an IED while serving
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Beth McArdle, who recently completed the London Marathon 2026 after months of structured training. Beth shares her journey from losing three and a half stone, rebuilding he
Send us Fan Mail Episode 95 – The Record-Breaking 2026 London Marathon Review In this episode, I break down one of the greatest marathon days in history — the incredible 2026 London Marathon . We dive into: Sabastian Saw
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Dawn Deaville, who recently completed her first marathon at Manchester Marathon after working with me inside the coaching programme. Dawn shares how running helped her rebu
Send us Fan Mail Episode 93 – Scott Couldrey: From Weight Loss to First Marathon In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon Podcast, I’m joined by Scott Couldrey, who recently completed his first marathon at the Bright
Send us Fan Mail Episode 92 – Marathon Setbacks & Running Controversies In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon Podcast, I break down my recent marathon at Boston (Lincolnshire, UK) and share a real, honest look at
Send us Fan Mail Episode 91 of the 12 Months to Marathon Podcast is a powerful conversation with Neil Johnson , a runner who came into my coaching community in late 2025 with one clear goal: run a sub-3 marathon after 40
Send us Fan Mail Episode 90 – Why Discipline Always Beats Motivation If you’re waiting to feel motivated before you train, you’re already in trouble. In this episode, I break down why discipline will always beat motivati
Send us Fan Mail Here’s a Spotify description for Episode 89 – How to Build True Marathon Confidence : Episode 89 – How to Build True Marathon Confidence What if confidence isn’t actually the thing you need before a mara
Send us Fan Mail Episode 88 – Coping with the Emotional Load of Marathon Training Marathon training is never just physical. In this episode, I talk about the emotional side of marathon training, the doubts, the setbacks,
Send us Fan Mail 12 Months to Marathon – Episode 87: Anthony Bryan – From Brain Tumour Survivor to Marathon Runner In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Anthony Bryan, brain tumour survivor , stroke survivor , para ath
Send us Fan Mail Episode 86 – 18 Mile Marathons & Charity Places Marathons have been dominating the running conversation this week, and not always for the right reasons. In this episode, I talk about three topics that ha
Send us Fan Mail 12 Months to Marathon – Episode 85: Alcohol-Free Running, Identity & Control (with Clean Break Coaching) In this episode, I’m joined by Rich and Andy from Clean Break Coaching for a proper conversation a
Send us Fan Mail Episode 84 – Why Everyone Should Be Talking About Splits If you want to get better at running, we need to talk about splits. In this episode, I break down one of the most overlooked, yet most powerful, c
Send us Fan Mail Episode 83 — Naked Running (Minimalist Running & Why It Might Make You Better) Ever heard of “naked running” ? Don’t worry, you’re not getting arrested. In this episode, I’m talking about running without
Send us Fan Mail Episode 82 – How Important Is Weekly Mileage? When it comes to marathon training, how much do your weekly miles actually matter? In this episode, I dive into one of the most common questions I get from r
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