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Great running results rely on more than just training. Over almost 20 years in elite sport, I’ve learned from world champions, Olympic medallists, and some of the best coaches in the sport.
For the first time ever, we’re combining the complete Masterclass with all training plans in one package — giving you practical guidance on recovery, nutrition, psychology, strength training, and race preparation from the perspective of a 2:09 marathon runner and Olympian.
Stephen Scullion
Irish Olympian, 2:09 marathon runner, sub 2.12 for a marathon 5 times, podium at Dublin marathon twice, and international athlete with almost 20 years of elite racing experience.
What you’ll learn
Recovery, Nutrition, Psychology, Strength training and Running specific are the key areas to ensure you improve as a runner. We take a deep dive into these five key areas, and ensure you start working on the main components that help runners progress to the next level.
Recovery
- Why recovery matters
- Sleep, self-massage, and recovery tools
- How to reduce fatigue during training
Nutrition
- Fuel training and racing properly
- Carb loading and marathon fuelling
- Simple nutrition habits for runners
Psychology
- Build confidence for race day
- Control emotions under pressure
- Create routines that support performance
Strength Training
- Build durability and resilience
- Strength work that supports running
- Reduce injury risk and improve consistency
Running Specific
- Training principles used at the elite level
- Improve without guessing
- Build routines that actually work
Olympic Coaching
Sample Week
Personalise paces
Set your marathon goal
Enter a goal time and the pace guides will adjust from your marathon pace.
Week breakdown
Simple view
Hills + recovery
6 miles easy, 6 × 100m hills, 4 miles easy home.
Easy aerobic run
12 miles mostly easy. Hills are fine if effort stays controlled.
LT2 threshold
7 × 2km at LT2 with 90 seconds recovery.
Steady run
8–10 miles with 6 miles steady, building through the run.
Recovery day
Rest or very easy run. No stress on pace or distance.
Alternating tempo
12 miles alternating faster and controlled float pace.
Long run
2 hours 30 minutes easy. Practice drinks and keep it controlled.
Today’s workout
Hills + Recovery
Monday · Easy effort · Zone 1Activation routine and drills before hills. 6 miles recovery pace, then 6 × 100m hills at 90% with walk-back rest, then 4 miles recovery pace.
Today’s workout
Easy Aerobic Run
Tuesday · Easy to steadyRun 12 miles mostly easy. If the route has hills, it is okay for heart rate or effort to drift up slightly on the climbs.
Today’s workout
LT2 Threshold
Wednesday · Threshold intervalsComplete 7 × 2km at LT2 with 90 seconds recovery. Keep the pace controlled and repeatable.
Today’s workout
Steady Run
Thursday · Controlled progressionRun 8–10 miles with 6 miles at steady effort. Start relaxed and build gradually through the run.
Today’s workout
Recovery Day
Friday · Low stressEither rest, or a simple run with no stress on pace or distance.
Today’s workout
Alternating Tempo
Saturday · Pace controlRun 12 miles alternating faster tempo and controlled float pace.
Float mile guide: MP + 25–45 sec/mile
Today’s workout
Long Run
Sunday · Easy enduranceRun 2 hours 30 minutes easy. No need to run fast or steady — just get the time done.
Recovery
“Learning to maximise adaptation to training and help your body stay healthy / less fatigued during training.”
Lectures
- Why is recovery important
- What I do for recovery
- Be yourself
- Recovery for the brain
- Sleep tips
- Self massage
- Recovery tools and when to use them
- Cross training
Nutrition
“Learning what foods will help / hinder recovery, as well as fuelling training / racing.”
Lectures
- Why is nutrition important
- What I do for nutrition
- General tips for life and sports
- Nutrition for after training
- Marathon and Fuel
- Carb loading
- How to get to race weight
Psychology
“How to get the absolute best out of yourself in training, and on race day. Not letting emotions overwhelm you.”
Lectures
- Why is psychology important to focus on?
- Structure of psychology
- Psychology sports perspective
- Psychology for life
- Choice point - person you'd like to be
- Routine building
- Asking for help
Strength & Conditioning
“If you want to run your absolute best you must start to build the strength in the gym to be able to handle a strong training program.”
Lectures
- Why is gym important
- My gym routine
- Where to begin with gym - getting started
- Strength training for rehab
- Strength training for durability
- Strength training to improve performance
- Strength guides & routines to follow along
Running Specific
“With a better understanding of the previous workshops, now you can start to focus on your running & planning the year better for maximum progression.”
Lectures
- Welcome to running specific
- Learning why you run
- How to train specific for your next race
- My running journey
- Advice for getting better at running
- How to work on your weaknesses
- Goal setting for the year
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