{"podcast":{"title":"Easy Double podcast","slug":"easy-double-podcast-7234042","podcast_index_feed_id":7234042,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/101bf75a0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/easy-double","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/43142920/43142920-1740621802835-b6374e1dc5b9b.jpg","author":"Easy Double","episode_count":107,"summary":"A running podcast hosted by Ryan, Dean and Eoin — three sub-elite runners and training partners based in Perth, Australia / Dublin, Ireland. Each week we break down the world of distance running — from training, racing and shoe tech to the stories shaping the sport. Along the way we’re joined by elite athletes, coaches and personalities from across the global running scene. Expect honest conversations, deep dives into performance, a few questionable theories, and plenty of banter from the easy miles. Serious about running, not too serious about ourselves. Welcome to the Easy Double","last_synced_at":"2026-09-06T04:21:43.768887+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/easy-double-podcast-7234042"},"episode":{"title":"Ed Eyestone: Olympian, Olympic Coach & Architect of the BYU Distance Dynasty","slug":"ed-eyestone-olympian-olympic-coach-architect-of-the-byu-distance-dynasty","published_at":"2026-07-12T20:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/easy-double-podcast-7234042/ed-eyestone-olympian-olympic-coach-architect-of-the-byu-distance-dynasty","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/easy-double-podcast-7234042","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/easy-double/episodes/Ed-Eyestone-Olympian--Olympic-Coach--Architect-of-the-BYU-Distance-Dynasty-e3lvjjq","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9602650568.mp3","summary":"What does it really take to build an Olympic marathoner? In this episode of the Easy Double Podcast , we're joined by legendary coach Ed Eyestone —two-time Olympian, NCAA champion, and the architect behind one of the most successful collegiate distance running programs in the world. Having coached Olympic marathoners Connor Mantz and Clayton Young , along with Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks , Ed shares the principles that have shaped decades of success at BYU. Joining Ryan and Dean is coach, Raf , who brings a unique coach-to-coach perspective throughout the conversation. Raf's experience as both an elite athlete and long-time coach allows the discussion to go beyond the usual interview, diving deeper into training methodology, athlete development, the balance between talent and hard work, and the finer details of coaching at the highest level. Together, we explore Ed's journey from Olympian to one of the most respected coaches in world distance running, discussing his own career, the evolution of his coaching philosophy, lessons from training alongside some of the world's best marathoners, and the mindset required to consistently develop athletes capable of competing on the biggest stage. In this episode we discuss: Ed's journey from athlete to Olympic coach Building the BYU distance dynasty Coaching Connor Mantz, Clayton Young & Kenneth Rooks Talent vs trainability Marathon training philosophy The importance of belief, culture and consistency What everyday runners can learn from elite performers If you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a rating, you can follow us on instagram @easydoublepod or contact us at easydoublepod@gmail.com","meta_description":"What does it really take to build an Olympic marathoner? In this episode of the Easy Double Podcast , we're joined by legendary coach Ed Eyestone —two-tim…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5935,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/easy-double-podcast-7234042/episodes/ed-eyestone-olympian-olympic-coach-architect-of-the-byu-distance-dynasty/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/easy-double-podcast-7234042/ed-eyestone-olympian-olympic-coach-architect-of-the-byu-distance-dynasty.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}