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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 108 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail Should Runners Over 35 Take Supplements? Do runners actually need supplements, and do our needs change as we get older? In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon Podcast , I look at some of the most c
Send us Fan Mail You’ve spent weeks or months training for a race. You cross the finish line, get the medal, celebrate the achievement… and then suddenly think: now what? That post-race lull is real, and I’ve experienced
Send us Fan Mail Do you spend more time comparing training plans than actually running? In this episode, I explore the Paradox of Choice and why having unlimited information, AI, YouTube videos and endless marathon plans
Send us Fan Mail The London Marathon ballot is tougher than ever, with 1.3 million applicants chasing a place and only a small percentage getting in. But does missing out mean you should put your marathon dream on hold?
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you discover running later in life? In this episode, I sit down with presenter, ring announcer and event host Tom Campbell to talk about his running journey, mental health, and why gett
Send us Fan Mail Can running help you lose weight? The answer is yes... but probably not in the way most people think. In this episode, I draw on over 20 years of personal experience, my own 70lb weight loss journey, and
Send us Fan Mail What if running could be about more than pace, PBs and race medals? In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Canham, founder of Run of a Kind Birmingham, a unique running community that combines running, lo
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
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