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The Aerobic Edge

Joost Dekker

Booking Overview

An interview-led running and endurance podcast focused on evidence-based training, physiology, pacing, recovery, injury prevention, and performance, with recurring guests who are recognized specialists in coaching, sports science, movement, and endurance technology. Credible pitch candidates include exercise physiologists, sports scientists, elite or established running coaches, movement specialists, and founders of relevant performance companies; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks authoritative niche experts rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 25

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Ireland

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@pacebuddies.com

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Host

Joost Dekker - Running coach at Pacebuddies, focused on helping recreational runners improve aerobic fitness and race performance through individualized, evidence-based training.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Exercise physiologists, sports scientists, sports nutrition researchers, established running or endurance coaches, movement and injury specialists, and founders or advisors in endurance technology.
Required Achievements:  
Published or sustained research in exercise physiology, sports nutrition, or endurance performance, Leadership of established sports, coaching, or performance organizations, Coaching experience with elite athletes or substantial specialist practice, Founding or advising recognized endurance, wearable, or training companies, Authorship of specialist books or influential educational work

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Mackinnon - Running Technique, Cadence, Foot Strike, Arm Swing, Overstriding, Movement Mechanics, And Injury Prevention.

Michael Lindinger - Lactate Metabolism, Exercise Fatigue, Muscle Energy Systems, Acidosis, Buffering, And Endurance Training Physiology.

Jose Antonio - Protein Requirements For Runners, Sports Supplements, Sodium Bicarbonate, Beta-alanine, Creatine, Caffeine, Nitrate, And Central Fatigue.

Marco Altini - Heart-rate Variability, Recovery Monitoring, Baseline Interpretation, Wearable Data, Training Adjustments, And Tapering.

Helen Hall - Running Injuries, Posture, Head And Shoulder Position, Arm Swing, Walk-run Training, Foot Mechanics, And Movement Efficiency.

Recent Topics

Running, Endurance Sports, Sports Science, Training, Injury Prevention

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Aerobic Edge
:

What If You're Not Overtrained, You're Just Under-Fuelling? | Dr Trent Stellingwerff

October 02, 2026

Not overtrained – under-fuelled? Dr Trent Stellingwerff, a lead author of the IOC's REDs clinical assessment tool, explains the signs to watch for and what to do about them.Your easy runs feel hard, you're getting sick more often and your sessions are inconsistent. The usual advice: you're overtrained, back off. Trent thinks that advice is often wrong. In his team's review of the classic overtraining studies, 18 of the 21 that reported nutrition showed an energy or carbohydrat...

Return to Running After Injury - Mark o'Mahony

September 25, 2026

You've done the rehab. The exercises feel fine. But running still doesn't — and nobody seems to own that part of the process.Irish running coach Mark O'Mahony works with recreational runners in exactly that gap: sometimes alongside a physio, sometimes long after one has signed them off. He came to running sideways — he fought Muay Thai professionally, then finished a hundred-mile race on seven weeks of training, which he does not recommend.He won't hand out a list of exercises, and he explain...

Iron Deficiency in Runners: And How to Actually Fix It - Dr Alannah McKay

September 18, 2026

Most runners who think they have low iron have never had the right test. And most who supplement for it never needed to.Dr Alannah McKay is a Senior Lecturer at the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, where she studies iron metabolism in athletes. She trained full-time as a ballet dancer from twelve to eighteen and thinks she was iron deficient through most of it — never tested, never treated. Her PhD, done in partnership with the Australian Institute...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Aerobic Edge
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How do I get in touch with The Aerobic Edge?

The Aerobic Edge is hosted by Joost Dekker. Its publicly listed email is info@pacebuddies.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Aerobic Edge?

The publicly listed email for The Aerobic Edge: info@pacebuddies.com.

How many listeners does The Aerobic Edge have?

Podseeker estimates The Aerobic Edge reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Aerobic Edge?

The Aerobic Edge typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Exercise physiologists, sports scientists, sports nutrition researchers, established running or endurance coaches, movement and injury specialists, and founders or advisors in endurance technology. Common among recent guests: Published or sustained research in exercise physiology, sports nutrition, or endurance performance; Leadership of established sports, coaching, or performance organizations; Coaching experience with elite athletes or substantial specialist practice. Recent guests include Paul Mackinnon, Michael Lindinger, and Jose Antonio.

How hard is it to get booked on The Aerobic Edge?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Aerobic Edge cover?

Recent episodes cover Running, Endurance Sports, Sports Science, Training, and Injury Prevention. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@pacebuddies.com

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