The Endurance Epidemic
Written by Chris Taylor
Taylor is a UKA Running Coach and an Expedition Leader. He's coached multiple world record holders, has organised record-breaking events on all 7 continents, and has helped raise more than £4million for charity.
8th May 2025
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🎙️ Episode description
“In this powerful episode, Roscoe sits down with Chris Taylor, a respected ultra running endurance coach.
Taylor opens up about his personal journey: from battling drug addiction to transforming his life through military service, and ultimately becoming a coach who helps others transcend their limits – mentally and physically.
We take a deep dive into what’s causing this boom in endurance sport and ask the important questions. Is it being done for the right reasons? How has social media impacted this? We cover:
- The London Marathon
- The psychology behind the endurance crave
- The dark side of social media motivation
- Taylor’s raw and honest story of recovery and transformation
- What the mindset required is to go ultra
- What’s holding you back?
Whether you’re an endurance athlete, a coach, or someone seeking inspiration for personal change, this episode is it.”
🎧 Listen to the podcast
Watch the full conversation on YouTube below. You can also listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts. You can also follow Diet Starts Monday on Instagram.
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🎙️ Episode description
“In this powerful episode, Roscoe sits down with Chris Taylor, a respected ultra running endurance coach.
Taylor opens up about his personal journey: from battling drug addiction to transforming his life through military service, and ultimately becoming a coach who helps others transcend their limits – mentally and physically.
We take a deep dive into what’s causing this boom in endurance sport and ask the important questions. Is it being done for the right reasons? How has social media impacted this? We cover:
- The London Marathon
- The psychology behind the endurance crave
- The dark side of social media motivation
- Taylor’s raw and honest story of recovery and transformation
- What the mindset required is to go ultra
- What’s holding you back?
Whether you’re an endurance athlete, a coach, or someone seeking inspiration for personal change, this episode is it.”
🎧 Listen to the podcast
Watch the full conversation on YouTube below. You can also listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts. You can also follow Diet Starts Monday on Instagram.