The Running Rules Podcast

Author: Alan Ladd

The Running Rules Podcast helps you, the middle of the pack runners transform your training, nail your nutrition and master your mindset so you can run 5ks to ultramarathons faster, stronger and more confidently. The podcast is hosted by me, Alan Ladd, a running coach, nutritionist and 2:45 marathoner from Northern Ireland. I take a holistic approach focusing on training, nutrition, mindset and lifestyle using the experiences of both my coaching clients and me as well as science backed recommendations. Get your free guide to running faster marathons at www.therunningrules.com/faster-marathon
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#169: 2:54 at 55 - John McDonnell, marathoner and running coach on recovering from stroke and running faster as a masters athlete
Episode 169
Tuesday, 28 April, 2026

My guest on the podcast this week is the inspirational John McDonnell. John is a running coach and 2:54 marathoner achieved at the age of 55.In 2017 John suffered a stroke and underwent heart surgery to fix an 11mm hole in his heart. His amazing story is documented in his book ‘A Heart for Running’.He has also written training books for beginners and seasoned marathoners alike and now coaches marathoners whilst still running fast times himself.To find out more about John and his coaching go to the website https://jmruncoach.com/ or the achieve running club website https://achieverunningclub.com/John's books are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/John-McDonnell/author/B0BMQS1YCX