Hosted by Mark and Jessica Cullen · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 89 episodes
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Endurance Icons is a podcast hosted by Jessica and Mark Cullen that interviews the greats of endurance sports, ranging from triathlon, running and OCR to adventure racing, freestyle skiing and car racing. We also produce a special feature called Endurance Experts that dives into the experts that support these icons!
Mark and Jessica Cullen hosts Endurance Icons, a sports show with 89 episodes published.
In this episode of Endurance Insights , I’m getting real about a recent mistake in my Eugene Marathon build that led to an Achilles issue, and exactly what I’d do differently so you can avoid the same setback. From there
In this episode of Endurance Insights , Coach Mark Cullen breaks down several common myths and misconceptions in endurance training—from why runners shouldn’t cover the full marathon distance in training to why VO₂ max a
In this episode I cover three common mistakes that hold endurance athletes back. We talk about why elite runners often train and race without headphones, why pace, power, and RPE are usually more reliable than heart rate
In this episode, I dive into the best marathon-specific long run workouts used by competitive and elite runners, how to structure them properly, and how super shoes and shoe rotation fit into the equation.Let me know in
In this episode, I break down where to place your strength training in relation to your endurance training each week, and why hills are one of the most underrated tools in endurance training. Whether you’re a runner, tri
In this two-part episode, I break down why I feel heart rate training is overrated, and why focusing on RPE combined with pace or power leads to better training and racing decisions. We’ll cover why heart rate data can b
The world’s best athletes train easier than most recreational runners think. Drawing lessons from Kenyan training culture, insights from Into Thin Air on Ethiopian runners, and the performance mindset explored in Carrie
Lessons from Kenya & Ethiopias Marathon Success + How To Avoid Bone Stress Injuries
In this episode, Mark breaks down one of the most overlooked performance metrics in endurance sport: running economy, how efficiently your body uses oxygen to run at a given pace. The research is clear: improving running
Discover how Arthur Lydiard, the self-taught New Zealand coach, created the endurance training system that shaped modern running. We cover his famous 100-mile weeks, hill circuits, Olympic champions, and how his principl
In this episode, coach Mark breaks down exactly what you should and shouldn’t be doing during the base months of November, December, and January if you want to crush your 2026 season without peaking way too early.Most at
Most running injuries are preventable, and usually self-inflicted. In this episode, Coach Mark breaks down the real reasons runners get hurt and how to stay healthy for the long game. He covers topics like: ramping up mi
FTP is a useful benchmark, but it’s not the only thing that makes you fast. In this episode, we break down why two athletes with the same FTP could finish 10–15 minutes apart and what actually drives real-world bike spee
Zone 2 training is incredible for building your aerobic base, improving fat oxidation, and making long efforts feel easier, but if it’s the only intensity you train in, you’ll eventually hit a performance plateau. In thi
Ever wonder what separates elite athletes from everyone else? In this episode, Coach Mark Cullen breaks down the key habits and systems that world-class performers live by: from training structure and recovery routines t
Each week I share my thoughts on key topics to help endurance enthusiasts train smarter, race better, and enjoy the process.Whether you're training for your first triathlon or chasing a new PR, these discussions are desi
Each week I share my thoughts on key topics to help endurance enthusiasts train smarter, race better, and enjoy the process.Whether you're training for your first triathlon or chasing a new PR, these discussions are desi
Each week I share my thoughts on key topics to help endurance enthusiasts train smarter, race better, and enjoy the process.This week im talking about my favorite race predictor workouts for 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Ma
Each week I share my thoughts on key topics to help triathletes, crossfitters and runners train smarter, race better, and enjoy the process.This week ill recap the race and learning from the Ironman World Championship in
I run through the lineup of athletes and who I think will feature on the podium!
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