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Seasoned Strides

Seasoned Strides

21 | Becoming the Best

Aug 8, 2026 · 31 min · 12 segments

John Brewer and Paul Larkin are joined by England Masters International Brian Corleys to discuss what it takes to get to the top of the sport. How do you become the best in a sport? Do serial winners…

John Brewer and Paul Larkin are joined by England Masters International Brian Corleys to discuss what it takes to get to the top of the sport. How do you become the best in a sport? Do serial winners still get imposter syndrome? Do Master's Champions wonder what their potential could have been if they started at a younger age? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com

John Brewer and Paul Larkin are joined by England Masters International Brian Corleys to discuss what it takes to get to the top of the sport. How do you become the best in a sport? Do serial winners…

Speakers: Brian CorleysGuestJohn BrewerHostPaul LarkinsHost

Top entities: England×20 Paul Larkins×16 Joe Wicks×12 Richard Moth×9 Sleaford×3

Welcome to Season Strides0:02 – 0:31

John BrewerHost

0:02

What's it like to be the best in England at 10k in the half marathon? Well, Mo was busy, so we've gone one better with Brian Corley's, one of England's finest over both distances.

John BrewerHost

0:13

Join us for Season Strides, the podcast for runners who refuse to slow down.

John BrewerHost

0:18

Ain't nothing gonna break my stride.

John BrewerHost

0:20

Nobody

M

Matthew WilderSoundbite Speaker

0:21

gonna slow me down.

M

Matthew WilderSoundbite Speaker

0:23

Oh no, I've got to keep on moving.

M

Matthew WilderSoundbite Speaker

0:27

Ain't nothing gonna break my stride.

M

Matthew WilderSoundbite Speaker

0:28

I'm running and I won't touch ground.

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98%20 mentions
Paul LarkinsPersonRetired English middle-distance runner
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Joe WicksPersonBritish professional fitness coach and TV show host
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14%2 mentions
Westminster CathedralPlace of WorshipCathedral in London, England
10%1 mention
Matthew WilderPersonAmerican singer and songwriter
6%1 mention
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