The Running Hub: Recent Episodes
Katie Tucker
A podcast hosted by Katie Tucker and James Down, online running coaches from Milton Keynes.
The Running Hub Podcast is the place for keen runners to listen to other inspirational stories whilst on the run, and be motivated for their own journey.
Exploring topics to help you with your training, keep you motivated and enhance your performance to the next level.
StrongerFitterFaster
In this weeks episode we discuss how to improve your 5k, parkrun or 5000m time.
We talk through the actual speed sessions that will help you get a faster time, what other things you should be doing in your training week and why pacing and picking the right course may also be the thing that unlocks a new PB!
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In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of Coach Hayley's journey to her first 70.3, Half Ironman at Bolton only last weekend.
From balancing swim, bike, and run training with coaching and life, to fuelling strategies, long brick workouts, and mental prep, she shares her journey, joys and the biggest lessons learnt along the way.
Whether you’re thinking about starting your triathlon journey, currently in training, or just curious about how a coach approaches their own endurance goals, this episode is packed with tips and reflections.
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In this weeks episode we have Coach James on the podcast to talk us through his experience of his first triathlon.
We discuss what it's like to do your first triathlon, top tips for things like transition and what challenges there may be with each discipline.
We have slots opening for coaching soon so if you'd like to apply you can do so here - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub
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After travelling full time for almost 2 years and being away on holiday a few times, we wanted to record an episode about how to stay consistent whilst travelling.
You may have a holiday coming up or travelling with work, and in this episode we discuss why mindset is key, what to pack and take with you and our top tips to get the most out of your training when in a new environment and country.
We have slots opening for coaching soon so if you'd like to apply you can do so here - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub
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It's been a busy few weeks at Running Hub HQ. We've been wrapping up the Spring Season with our athletes and also hosting our 2nd Running Hub Retreat in Paphos, Cyprus.
But as we transition from spring to summer it's time to think about the next training block and what it looks like.
Some of our athletes already know their targets and focus for the next 3 - 9 months, but others are a bit lost and wondering what to do next?
In this episode we discuss what training could look like over the summer and how we're shaping training for our Summer and Autumn goals.
We have slots opening for coaching soon so if you'd like to apply you can do so here - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub
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In this weeks episode we're joined by Alex Larson, who was previously on the podcast. We discuss how to fuel for triathlon training and performance.
Instead of fuelling for just running, there's more to consider when you begin to add in swimming, biking, strength and other forms of exercise.
Alex joins us to discuss how to fuel optimally for training and some tips for race day as triathlon season is fast approaching.
We have slots opening for coaching soon so if you'd like to apply you can do so here - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub
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For months you put your heart and soul into training, pouring all of your energy, and dedication into that one day… and then it’s over.
But no one really talks about what’s next?
Recovery.
After the high of the marathon, recovery can feel confusing.
You go from running all the time to doing absolutely nothing, and it’s easy to wonder, “Should I be doing more?”
The main thing to remeber is that RECOVERY is not the same for everyone. And you need to listen to your body.
In this week's episode the why, what and how on recovery. We discuss what you could be doing in the first few weeks after your race and how to slowly transition back to your normal routine.
Don't move on too quickly though, remember to celebrate everything you have just achieved.
We have slots opening for coaching soon so if you'd like to apply you can do so here - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub
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This week we recap the London Marathon 2025 and how Coach Katie got on on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who has followed the journey and been a part of it!
We have slots opening for coaching soon so if you'd like to apply you can do so here - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub
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Twas the week of London Marathon and Coach Katie is in the hotseat to share her final thoughts and emotions ahead of race day.
In this weeks episode we reflect on the training block, talk about how Katie is feeling, discuss last minute prep and what things she'll be doing to be MARATHON READY.
Good luck to everyone racing this weekend!
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In this week's episode we are joined by the amazing Jess!
Jess is coached by Hayley and has recently been training for the Brighton Marathon.
She had an amazing block, supported by Hayley and as a team they were able to take an hour off of Jess' PB from a year ago and almost 2 and a half hours off of her first ever 26.2!
Jess has an amazing go get it attitude and outlook on her training, especially after an incident a few years ago where she attempted to take her own life. Jess now embraces every day and gives everything her all! You can't not listen to this episode and smile throgh her incredible infectious personality and her can do attitude. If anything, everybody should 'BE MORE JESS'.
We have slots opening for coaching soon so if you'd like to apply you can do so here - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub
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Ever wondered how to actually pace your marathon for the best performance - without hitting the wall or finishing with too much left in the tank? In this episode, we're breaking down the science of marathon pacing: from energy systems and glycogen usage to the psychology of effort and why even splits (or slight negative splits) often win the day.
Whether you're a first-time marathoner or chasing a PB, we’ll walk you through how to plan your pacing strategy, what research says about optimal pacing, and how to listen to your body and the data.
If you want to run smarter, stronger, and finish feeling proud - this one's for you.
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The marathon taper - it's like marmite, you either love it or hate it?
After weeks and months of intense training, it’s time to cut back… but how much? And how do you balance resting with keeping your legs sharp for race day?
In this weeks episode of The Running Hub podcast, we’re diving deep into the art and science of the taper. We’ll cover what to expect physically and mentally, common mistakes to avoid, and how to trust the process so you show up at the start line feeling strong, fresh, and ready to race your best.
Whether you’re feeling restless with extra energy or second-guessing your fitness, this episode will help you navigate the taper with confidence. We’re sharing our personal experiences, expert coaching insights, and practical strategies. Plus, in a timely fashion, Katie is having to navigate her way through the taper and we offer some real time stories of how it's so personal and relatable.
We also discuss the recent Barkley Marathons, controversy on elite athletes self funding, our incredible athletes race results and keeping you up to date on our own training.
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As marathon season fast approaches, it's this time of year that we talk about the peak phase of training. This is around 3 - 4 weeks of training before you head into your taper.
In this weeks episode we share our top tips for those in the peak of training for April Marathons and also about how this weeks episode is not as we had planned! We got stuck in Paphos for an extra 24 hours and talk about our recent races in the Limassol Marathon races.
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In this weeks episode we're joined by 2 of our Running Hub community to share their recent experiences of the Tokyo Marathon. They shared how they got into the marathon, tips on travel and accommodation, their experiences in Japan and Tokyo and the marathon itself including the expo, course and how they got on.
Full of tips, tricks and lovely stories we hope you enjoy this episode.
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In this weeks episode we diving into how to get faster using interval training! The secret session in your training week to build speed, confidence and mental toughness. Whether you’re training for a race, your next PB or just want to mix up your training routine, we’ll break down how intervals work, why they’re so effective, and how to add them to your training without overdoing it.
Get ready to push your limits, gain confidence and see real progress on your runs!
In the introduction we also chat about the recent European Indoor Championships and our Cambridge Half Marathon recap. So tune in now to learn more about intervals and find out how we got on last weekend.
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In this weeks podcast we discuss half marathon race week prep and how to get ready for your next big race. A big contigent of The Hub are heading to Cambridge so we wanted to chat through our training week, mental prep, race strategy, hydration, nutrition and kit.
We also chatted through the Tokyo Marathon at the weekend, kickstarting the major marathon season for 2025.
We also discussed some topics including:
- Should you still keep the same race strategy if the weather forecast is looking warm?
- What is the ideal time frame you arrive in the race city when time difference in involved?
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In this weeks episode we are joined by Dom from Ecoswash.
Ecoswash is a sports based laundry detergent.
Their mission is to provide high-quality, plant based, eco-friendly cleaning products that genuinely clean your sportswear while minimising our impact on the environment. The product helps to removes unwanted bacteria and odours from performance clothing.
Dom is also a keen endurance based athlete having competed in triathlon and ultra races and has many stories and adventures to share during the podcast episode as well!
You can purchase from their website here - https://ecoswash.co.uk
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Kriss Hendry from Strength for Endurance joins us this week to chat about The Endurance Speaker Series. This covers a range of topics including strength & conditioning, overtraining, fuel for endurance, hydration and female health.
We discuss how a range of variables can impact your training and how every individual needs to be looked at on a one by one basis.
You can find more information and tickets about the Endurance Speaker Series here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-endurance-speaker-series-3956193 And can get 50% discount using this code - ESSDISCOUNT at checkout. Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching
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Jen Scotney, author of Running Through The Dark joins us to talk through some challenging topics which she shared in her recent book.
This is TW for topics including grief, chronic illnesses and childlessness.
Jen was born in the Peak District and set her sights on running the whole of the Penine Way, but through some various circumstances including chronic illness and injuries, the story doesn't pan out as she expected.
In this week's episode Jen and I explored wha ultra marathons feel like and the motivation behind them, running through grief and how powerful connection truly is.
This isn't a podcast that is all rainbows and sunshines but is about a resilient woman who's learning to live with the experiences she's had and what normal now looks like.
Jen also has her own podcast - Resilience Rising Podcast.
And you can buy her book here - https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/running-through-the-dark-jen-scotney?_pos=1&_sid=65ed503f9&_ss=r
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In this weeks episode we chat to our triathlon coach Hayley about our new programme starting on Monday 3rd March where you can join The Running Hub for 2 weeks to try triathlon training and immerse yourself in the world of multi discipline.
You'll get to sample different running, biking and swimming sessions and our Tuesday night indoor bike sessions on Zwift. The great thing about it is that it's completely FREE too.
Register for the course HERE.
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In this weeks episode we discuss the long run & how to perfect it.
The long run is the foundation of most training plans, but do you really know why it’s so important? This week we break down the benefits of the Sunday long run, how to structure it for maximum gains, and common mistakes to avoid. Whether you're training for your first marathon or looking to set a new PB this episode will give you the insights you need to make your long runs more effective and enjoyable!
Tune in as we discuss pacing strategies, fueling tips, and how to build both physical and mental endurance.
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In this week's episode we share our opinion on why we believe marathon plans don't always need to be 16 weeks. Research studies have also stated that 12 week plans can be more effective for experienced or advanced runners.
The crucial factor in deciding how long your block should be is, what did your training look like before, what do you need to work on next and break the cycle down into smaller blocks.
Our DMs are always open if you want to discuss this topic more and also in relation to your own training.
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This weekend we prepare for our first race of 2025. In this weeks episode we discussed our preparations including training, tapering, mindset, race day strategy, kit, nutrition and pre race routine.
Some of the things we do are second nature so we broke down the whole week to give you an insight into how we prepared and how we are feeling.
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In this weeks episode we discuss a really important topic - fuelling. If you fuel your training correctly, you'll feel better, perform better and recover quicker.
Nutrition is a big topic in January as new training plans begin for spring races and runners begin training for their first marathon. We chat about how to fuel before your run, during the run and what to have after.
This is all based on our experiences and working with many athletes.
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In this weeks episode to kickstart the New Year, we discuss our goals for 2025. We talk about goal setting, the SMART technique and how habit tracking can set you up for a successful 2025.
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This week we invite you to recap and reflect on your running year of 2024.
To celebrate the wins and achievements, reflect on the challenges, embrace the lessons learnt and look forward to what we can take forward into 2025.
If you wish to do your own reflection you can using the following questions:
Reflecting on Achievements
- What are some of your biggest wins and achievements for the year?
- What’s your proudest running moment from this year?
- Any significant events or experiences?
- Was there a standout race or training run that felt extra special?
- What was the biggest challenge you faced in your running this year?
- Did you face any challenging periods, injuries or setbacks?
- Have you had any learnings to take away from this year?
- Was there a training mistake you made that you’ll avoid next year?
- What’s one thing you wish you had done differently in your training or racing?
- Did you reach any particular milestone?
- What running habits did you build this year that you want to carry forward?
- Do your current habits meet your current goals for 2025?
- Who were the people that supported or inspired you the most this year?
- Were there any memorable moments shared with running friends or your clients?
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Ready to conquer 2025 with a perfectly planned race calendar? Tune in to our latest episode with Coach Katie where we guide you through how to organise your upcoming year of running.
From choosing your 'A' races to balancing recovery and adventure, we’ll help you set goals, avoid injury, and make 2025 your best running year yet. Whether you're chasing PBs or wanting to hit the next distance, this episode has you covered!
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Join me this week for a solo episode (Katie).
The festive season is a time for celebration, family, and indulgence – but how do you balance it all while keeping your running goals on track? In this episode, we dive into the topic of navigating Christmas as a runner.
We’ll explore how to adjust your training plan to fit around holiday commitments, manage time with family, and still enjoy all the festive food guilt-free. Whether you’re trying to stay consistent, deal with the pressure of social obligations, or simply need tips to keep motivated during the colder, darker days, this episode has got you covered.
Join us for practical advice, personal stories, and actionable tips to help you maintain your fitness, enjoy the festivities, and enter the new year feeling strong and ready to run!
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In this week's episode, we catch up with Katie and James post race. Katie with her sneaky marathon & James with how his race unfolded. An honest account of the highs, lows and everything in between.
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We catch up with James ahead of Valencia Marathon coming up this weekend.
We chatted about how James is feeling, his pre race prep, race strategy and how he plans to celebrate after the race.
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In this weeks episode of the podcast we are joined by our third coach Hayley to discuss how to get ready for Spring marathons. It may feel too soon to begin thinking about 2025 already, but we know getting started now is the best thing to do to thank your future self.
We discuss how long it takes to train for a marathon, what you should be doing in training, what nutriton mistakes we see people make and how to overcome the self-doubt that creeps in!
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Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. We're joined by physiotherapist, triathlete and pilates teacher Alexandra Johnson to explore the transformative power of mindset in the world of running.
Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, we dive deep into the mental strategies that can take your running journey to the next level. Join us as we discuss overcoming building mental resilience, overcoming injury and pushing through lack of motivation and tapping into the psychology that fuels peak performance. Ready to unlock your full potential? Lace up, tune in, and discover how a powerful mindset can change the way you run — and the way you live.
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In this weeks episode of the podcast we had Alex Trivino on to talk to us about his recent challenge of 7 marathons in 7 days.
Alex was fundraising for Brain Tumour Research and has so far raised over £5,000!
Alex shared more about what it took to train for a challenge of this magnitutude, how each day went and what things helped him through the tough times.
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One of our wonderful members Lauren had the pleasure of running Sydney Marathon this year. It's currently a candidate to become the 7th World Marathon Major so we invited Lauren onto the podcast to share her experience with the community.
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In this weeks episode of the Running Hub Podcast we explore the Do's and Don't of Marathon Training. We recorded this episode a while ago and it was so popular we thought we would record an updated version especially after our positive experiences at Chicago.
James and I have ran almost 20 marathons between us and coached hundreds of others so know what things to do and what mistakes you should avoid.
We hope this gives you an insight and sets you up well ahead of your next marathon training block.
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It's time to recap our race weekends in Chicago!
Join us as we chat through how our races went from start to finish, our honest thoughts, reflections and feelings and what we learnt from Sunday.
After the up and down last few months, we were so excited to record a positive recap!
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In this weeks episode we reflect on our Chicago Marathon Training blocks and go through some questions which will help you reflect on yours too.
It's important to reflect on what went well, what you can improve on which will help give you the confidence going into race day!
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In this weeks episode we discuss how to develop your race strategy ahead of your target A race. Whether it's a half or full marathon, we've got you covered on how you can prepare to have the best time and performance on race day.
We also go through our hopes and dreams for Chicago and use our tips on how we've put together how we're going to race.
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mens mental health and suicide.
We were joined this week by Hub Member Jay Fletcher and his story with running.
When Jay first started running, he began running marathon after marathon striving the 100 club!
After a difficult period of his life in 2021 with his marriage breaking down, he thought there was no way out. He turned to family, friends and the support group of the charity MIND to help his through this challenging period of his life. He was able to see a way through and is now in a happy place, with a new partner, new mindset around running and started his own business.
If you need support or are struggling, know that there is support out there for you.
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In this weeks episode we talked about the marathon taper and how to navigate through it successfully. We shared our top 10 tips on how to prepare in your final few weeks before race day.
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Triathlon Coach Hayley joined us for this weeks podcast to discuss off season for triathlon and running. We chatted through what an off season is, what you can work on in the Winter to improve for 2025 and how you can add in different forms of training to benefit your performance.
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In this weeks episode we chat through some of our essential things for running and things we can't live without!
This was interesting to think about what's essential and what's nice to have.
Let us know some of your essentials for running!
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In this weeks episode of the podcast we wanted to give you an update on Chicago Marathon Training and our travel plans.
Things have obviously changed for us over the last few weeks and we wanted to share with you what's going on and happening within the Running Hub.
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In this weeks episode of the Running Hub podcast we share with you our top 10 tips on how to Improve your Half Marahton PB.
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In this weeks episode of the pocast we chat about what happens when training doesn't go to plan. Life, injury, work stresses can all make our training come to a halt but it's how we adapt and overcome these to make sure we're looking after ourselves and making sure we're on track.
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In this episode of the Running Hub Podcast we recap the Olympics. Sorry that this is a bit late, but it has now meant we can discuss the marathon races and other events that were at the end of the athletics schedule.
We discuss our highlights in and out of the athletics, stand out performances and discuss some of the controversys that surrounded the games.
Let us know your highlights from the Olympics!
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In this week's episode we welcome our new triathlon coach; Hayley Lamkin to the team. Listen in today to find out more about Hayley, her coaching and how to approach triathlon if you're thinking of trying something new.
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In this week's episode we're joined by Hub Member, Vanessa Tillbrook.
Vanessa joined the community at the end of 2022 as began training for Edinburgh Marathon. As part of the Marathon Academy, Vanessa enjoyed the structure and connections with other community members. This enabled her to run 3.46 in the Spring 2023 and gain Good for Age for London.
She then went on to be coached by James and ran 3.31 at the London Marathon gaining her a Boston Qualifying time.
She attributes her success to hard work, strength training, yoga and being resilient in the tough times.
Listen today to Vanessa's story and be inspired by her journey from sheep farmer with a poor diet, to GFA and BQ qualifier in 18 months!
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In this weeks episode we were joined by Hub member Julia Harrison, part of our Scottish contingent.
Julia joined the Running Hub at the end of 2022, shortly after this her husband discovered he had a brain tumour and their world was turned upside down.
Throughout this all, Julia has remained so positive and used running as a positive outlet to help herself through this situation. She's gone from strength to strength and has now set herself a big personal challenge to fundraise for brain tumour research.
What a beautiful story to share and an inspirational one!
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In this weeks episode of the podcast we are joined by Hub Member Sami Johnstone. Sami joined the Hub last August after accepting a charity place for the London Marathon.
Her fitness journey started in January 2023, she introduced some running into her weekly routine and has now ran the London Marathon and going on to train for ultras.
An inspiring story and one you'll want to listen to this week!
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In this weeks episode we recap:
- The British Championships including Olympic Trials
- The new 'Sprint' documentary on Netflix
- Chicago Marathon Qualifying Times for 2025.
And finish the part 2 of Katie's marathon journey.
We discuss what happened last year in the build up to Berlin, Katie being open and vulnerable and what we're doing in the lead up to Chicago.
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Part 2 of the coaches marathon journeys.
This week we recap Katie's marathon journey and share the highs and lows of the marathon process. 5 London Marathons and vowing only to run Marathon Majors!
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We love a story time and sharing a journey.
We take a trip down memory lane to recap James' marathon journey and share the highs and lows of the marathon process.
Lessons, laughs and growth. We hope you can take away something from this episode as it was a great reflection piece of James too.
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In June 2024, we hosted our first Running Hub Retreat in Paphos, Cyprus.
We wanted to share with you the successes, highlights and activites of what the group got up to.
Our guests took a lot away from the week, but the two words of the week were connection and conversation. It was a powerful, emotive and challenging week but also fun!
We hope we could convey how much both ourselves and our guests enjoyed it, and spoiler alert - there will be one in 2025!
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This week we are hosting our first Running Hub Retreat in Paphos, Cyprus.
Check back in next week so we can fill you in on more of the details!
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In this weeks episode we discuss 'base building' a term widely discussed in the running world, with sometimes not enough understanding.
Base building became very popular after an Australian coach Lydiard had huge success with some of his athletes in the 1960's.
A base building period forms a stage of your training plan before getting into the specifics of half or full marathon training. In this weeks episode we discuss what it is and how to execute it correctly.
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In this weeks episode we discussed the things we wish we knew now when we started running!
Both James and I have been running for 12 years each as adults and have learnt a lot in this time. If we could turn back time, these are the tips we would give our younger selves.
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In this weeks episode we will be focusing on how to transition from winter to summer training.
A lot of people will be finishing spring races and moving into their next training block with the summer challenges coming up ahead. This time can feel a little difficult to navigate through, but we wanted to provide some motivation and inspiration to get you excited for the rest of the year.
We also answered some of your questions including:
- How long should you be in a base building phase for? And what sessions to focus on.
- How many days a week should you be training after returning from injury?
- What sessions to be doing if you're training for a 5/10k to then move into an Autumn Marathon.
- How to best phase into summer training in terms of heat / hydration / effort and what to expect in terms of heart rate?
- How do you increase stride length?
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Last weekend the coaches were in Geneva for the Marathon weekend.
Katie and James had both been building up to a half marathon this spring, ready for Marathon training later on in the year.
In this episode, we reflected on our races, how they went and unfolded and reflected on the block to workout out what went well, what could have been improved on and what we've learnt for the remainder of the year.
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In this weeks episode we wanted to touch on what to after your big target race has been and gone.
You may have just completed a marathon and wonder how to recover properly also what to focus on next? We discuss some options you could consider for the rest of the year and what some of our communtiy members plan on doing to have a successful 2024.
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In this weeks episode we recapped the London Marathon 2024!
A spectacular set of results from The Running Hub and the elite field too.
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Last weekend we were in Manchester cheering on at the Marathon. We shared our experience of the day and how our team members got on.
As well as Manchester, the Boston Marathon was also on Monday and we discussed the results and highlights of the hot day!
We finished the episode with our race day strategy tips ahead of London including chunking down the race into sections, the 3 R's and why negative splits in the marathon are the way forward!
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Fresh off of the plane from Tokyo, Sammy joined us to share her race experience in collecting her 6th star medal. We also chatted about the marathon majors. The process of getting into all of the races, qualifying, the heartbreak of 2020 which meant Sammy had to requalify for Boston and her experiences of each event.
This story is one to be shared and we couldn't wait to share this on the podcast with you all.
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A special episode all about the London Marathon course for 2024!
Coach Katie has run London Marathon 5 times so knows everything about the course and is one of her favourite races. James has been on the sidelines as many times so also knows the course backwards!
We cover top tips on how to get to the start, the course profile, how to best run it and and insight into what to expect.
Wishing everyone the best of luck for London Marathon.
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In this week's episode of the podcast we chatted about how you can prepare best during race week for your target race, including physically, mentally, nutrition, kit and more!
If you've got a spring half or full marathon coming up then this episode is for you.
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In this weeks podcast we are joined by running coach Chris Knighton.
Chris was born in Boston and first watched the marathon as a small child. Years later he has qualified multiple times to run the race and has coached lots of athletes to BQ's.
In this episode Chris joined me to talk about:
- How to qualify for the Boston Marathon and what makes it so special
- Race day tips, a course profile and how to best run the race
- Marathon mindset tips for anyone running a marathon soon.
A great episode and lots to take away!
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In this weeks episode we're joined by registered dietitian and nutritionist Alex Larson.
Alex supports endurance athletes with practical and simple nutrition advice for lifelong health and performance. Alex understands that it can be tough balancing work, life and training, but how important it is to fuel our bodies to achieve the best out of training and for optimal performance.
We chatted about how she trained for an ironman whilst also going through some significant life changes as well as how to fuel for peak training, how to recover quicker from long runs and how to utilise nutrition to optimise race day.
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In our Spring Marathon Series of 2024, last week we chatted through the peak marathon training phase, this week we are talking about the final part; the taper.
This makes up the important last few weeks before race day! We share our top tips to make sure you're in peak condition for your marathon.
We also discuss the successes of the weekend including Tokyo Marathon, our sixth star finisher Sammy and how Eliud Kipchoge finished 10th, what does this mean for the Olympic year?
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In this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss the peak phase of marathon training. This is the penultimate phase of your training plan and is where you will be hitting your biggest training weeks before heading into the final phase of taper.
We discuss what the taper is and what it should like. What elements make up the taper and our top tips on how to successfully navigate through it.
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In today's episode of The Running Hub podcast, we discuss our goals for the Spring which includes a half marathon. We share what race we are aiming for, our targets and how we're going to achieve them,.
We also dig a bit deeper into what you can also do to aim for a faster half marathon this year.
There's a few things that got brought up for discussion. We're edging closer to the 200 mark for the podcast - should we do anything to celebrate? B-Skips, should we do a mini series until coach Katie can do them? Should coach Katie bake mini egg cookies for the parkrun meet up in Easter? Merch Line? Should we have our own jumpers in the future?
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parkrun last week announced last week that they were removing competitive stats and data from their website.
Is this an inclusivity issue or is this around the gender debate in sport which has been coming up recently?
We invited Running Hub parkrun enthusiast Sammy onto the podcast to discuss the changes and how this impacts runners, what our thoughts are and what parkrun means to us.
Let us know what you think?
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Kelvin Kiptum, the current marathon world record holder, unfortunately passed away on Sunday 11th February in a car accident alongside his coach Gervais Hakizimana.
Kelvin had a short but exciting career in marathon running, where he debuted with the fastest marathon debut of all time. He ran the fastest marathon in history at Chicago and was on track to being the first person to run under 2 hours for the marthon in a certified race.
As the news broke we wanted to dedicate an episode to his legacy and show the impact he's had on the running world in such a small space of time.
RIP Kelvin and Gervais.
In this weeks episode of the podcast we had Georgi from @georgituckeryoga come on to chat about the benefits of practicing yoga on a weekly basis and how it can transform your running and functional fitness abilities. Georgi practices yoga, cross fit and running and enjoy applying all three modalities to her weekly routine. Find out how you can become an all round better running by applying yoga to your training. If you want to jump straight into the chat with Georgi then fast forward ro 39 minutes in. We also discussed the USA Olympic Marathon trials in the intro of the podcast and compare them to the UK selection. Let us know your thoughts? Join The Running Hub Community today Apply for 121 Coaching To find out more information about Georgi: Instagram - @georgituckeryoga To join The Online Studio - https://buy.stripe.com/5kAaFmgOC6zW8KccMM Podcast listeners can get their first month half price if they join before 9th March using TRHPOD following the link above Email - georgituckeryoga@gmail.com for any questions or to find out more. Enjoy a free on demand class from The Online Studio too here. A session focusing on the hamstrings and calves specifically for runners. https://georgi-tucker-yoga.ck.page/af31334845
In this weeks episode we catch you up on where in Thailand we currently are and our recent visit to Kuala Lumpur parkrun in Malayasia.
We then go onto this weeks topic - easy running, which isn't always so easy to master.
We talk about what easy running actually is, how to measure easy runs based on heart rate zones and RPE scales and the importance of the 80/20 rule in running easy.
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At the end of 2023 we were joined by our resident physio Rudi Chaplin from The Treatment Lab. Rudi who is a sports rehabilitator and massage therapist is also a keen runner himself. He works with many runners within the Milton Keynes area to keep them on top of their running game and back on the road to recovery if they've picked up any niggles or injuries.
Rudi came onto one of our communities coaches hour to discuss top recovery tips and injury prevention whilst training for running events, especially the marathon distance. Our members also got the opportunity to ask Rudi questions in relation to their training.
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In this weeks episode of the podcast we invited Running Hub coached client Tim O'Sullivan onto the podcast to talk about his huge successes with his running journey in 2023.
After a tough period of time, in the summer of 2023, Tim started back training again and focused on all aspects including training, strength, cross training and nutrition.
By the end of the year he'd achieved 10k and half marathon PBs and built his confidence back up to an all time high.
Obviously the journey wasn't easy, but we want to help inspire anyone that may be on their own journey back from injury or a plateau.
We wish Tim all the success with his goals for 2024!
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In today's episode of The Running Hub podcast, we discuss the benefits of group training, being part of a community and sharing our experiences of having trained as parts of groups to help elevate our training and performance. We also share the top 10 reasons why you should actively look to train with others or be part of a community or club which is going to encourage, support you and push you to the next level in training.
We discuss The Running Hub Plus+, our group coaching offering within The Running Hub, which is perfect for those training for 5kms to half marathons and are wanting accountability, to be more consistent and with a plan which they can tailor to their lifestyles.
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Our first episode of 2024 all the way from Bangkok, Thailand. In this episode we sit down to discuss how to start 2024 positively, effectively but also safely.
It's easy to get sucked into the New Year mindset and try to do too much too soon, however here at The Running Hub, we are all about long term consistency and enjoying the process!
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Join us for the final podast episode of 2023 where we review and recap our running years. This episode also allows you to review your year with prompts and questions to get you thinking.
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As the year draws to a close, we start to think about 2024 and what the year has in store for us.
We wanted to share our plans with you in relation to training, racing, travel and the community.
Join us for our penultimate episode of the year.
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In this weeks episode, we're joined by Naomi as our co-host. She stepped in last minute for James as he was unable to make this week. We chatted about the recent Winter Half Marathon in Milton Keynes, the successes of our members and how the pacers got on helping lots of runners out on the course.
Also, as 2024 is fast approaching we discussed how to shape your running year and how to plan out what training looks like around your target races. We share our goals and aspirations for next year and what we are working towards.
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In this weeks episode we recap Valencia Marathon which was held on Sunday 3rd December 2023.
Course records and national records were broken proving how fast and good course this can be!
James updates us on his race and what the rest of the year and 2024 will look like.
We're looking forward to seeing lots of you at the Winter Half Marathon this weekend.
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It's Valencia Marathon Race week for coaches James and Sam.
We sit down to discuss how the guys are feeling ahead of the race, discuss the London Good For Age announcement and how Sydney Marathon has progressed to the next stage of becoming an Abbott World Major.
We finish the episode talking about carb loading, what is it? How endurance can benefit from carb loading and strategies to optimise it to get the most out of your performance on race day.
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This week we're joined by Pedro and Lewis, coached members of The Running Hub and what it took to break the 90 minute barrier for the half marathon.
Hear how coach James took different approaches for both athletes to reach the same goal.
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In this week's episode are we joined by Rebecca from SOAR Running to discuss:
- our experiences as women in sport
- what communities and groups are out there to promote women in sport
- what we can do to help women feel confident and empowered in running
Rebecca is so passionate about running and inclusivity. You'll definitely come away from this conversation feeling inspired and wanting to see how you can help other females feel empowered to get involved!
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In this weeks episode, coaches of The Running Hub, James and Katie talk about:
- Our top tips for training through the winter and how to maintain motivation and momentum
- Recap of the New York City Marathon
- The possiblity of a 7th world major?
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In this weeks episode of the podcast we are joined by the race director of the Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon, Kevin Farmer. We chat about how it's the best last race of the year, what they have going on this year to make it a sell out! So be quick, if you haven't already got your bib, register now:
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In this weeks episode we discuss the essentials purchases for runners, including kit, recovery tools and equipment. Everyone tells you running is free! But as you get more involved and addicted, you find yourself wanting to spend more on the sport you love. Here we go through some of the things we think you should be investing in first and then other things you may want to buy later on down the line.
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In this weeks episode of The Running Hub Podcast, we're joined by Coach Sam to discuss some of the things we wish we knew before starting marathon training including:
- How to fuel correctly
- General Nutrition
- The Taper
- Time on feet vs distance
- Controlling pre race nerves
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In this weeks episode we share James' experience of the Berlin Marathon 2023.
We also talk through the exciting events of Chicago Marathon and the new World Record ran by Kelvin Kiptum.
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In this episode Coach Katie recaps her experience at the Berlin Marathon 2023. Join us in next weeks episode for James' recap.
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We're currently on holiday, but didn't want you missing out on an episode!
We chat through what you should be doing in a marathon reocvery phase, what we plan to do after Berlin Marathon and also what we've got planned for the rest of the year and our upcoming races.
We'll be back next week with our Berlin Marathon recap so stick around for that.
The coaches are in Berlin, Germany!
This week we chat through our race week and taper tips including what we plan to do on the lead up to Berlin Marathon.
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In this weeks episode we catch up with Coach Sam.
We chat through the coaches taper for Berlin, Running Hub race results including the Great North Run and catch up with Sam on how he's been getting on with coaching and how his running has been this year.
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Running Hub member Lynn Smith joins us on the podcast this week to share her story on her journey to achieving her first ultra marathon. Lynn has been with the Hub for a couple of years and taken on a few halfs and full marathons since being with us.
She then sprung the next challenge on Coach James by signing up for the Tiree Ultra Marathon and this is where the next adventure began.
Lynn has been an inspiration through this block and shared the challenges, successes and all about race day itself. A wonderful account of the day and this will make anyone think about signing up for their next event!
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The Big Half Marathon in London is taking place this weekend and we have 22 Hub members running it. For some of the runners it's a target race and other it's used as a training or tune up race in the build up to future target or goals. This week we talk through the importance of build up races in your plan and how you can get the most from them to maximise the performance gains for your A Race.
We also chat through the end of the World Championships, our training as we are in the peak of marathon season and what's going on within the Community.
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We’re back in the UK and preparing with our last few races before Berlin Marathon.
In this weeks episode we summarise our time in Kenya and what we’ve learnt and taken away from training with some of the worlds best athletes.
Is there really a Kenyan secret?
Catch up as we recap our training, chat about the start of the World Championships in Budapest and talk about our onwards travels and what’s going on in The Running Hub.
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In The Running Hub Community we have a coaches hour call every 2 weeks, on one of those calls each month we invite guests on about different topics.
This week we were joined by David Down from Milton Keynes Sports Therapy.
David shared his top tips on warm ups, activations, pre run routines, shoe choice and massage.
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After only starting his journey in 2020, Carmichael has achieved so much already.
His outlook on training, life and many other things was something we wanted to get on the podcast to chat through. He's already achieved a 1:18 half, sub 3 marathon with aspirations of a 2:20 marathon and all of the world majors in the future.
Although Carmichaels lifestyle won't be relatable to everyone, there's something to take away from this episode with his dream big attitude and by believing in 'No Human is Limited' like Eliud Kipchoge.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
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In this weeks episode we discuss altitude training.
What it is?
The benefits of altitude training?
How to adapt to altitude.
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This week on the podcast we share what we've learnt so far about Kenyan Nutrition through our experience, what's available at the training camp and whilst speaking with other athletes and staff here in Iten.
Lots to takeaway and apply to our own training in the future including, carbs are our friends, non processed for the win, set meal times, routine and structure.
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In The Running Hub Community we have a coaches hour call every 2 weeks, on one of those calls each month we invite guests on about different topics.
This week we were joined by ultra marathon runner Chris Brookman who has completed Lakeland 100 and Dragons Back to mention a few.
Chris shared his top tips for beginners transitioning over to ultras, how to fuel for races, is it important to recce routes before, is strength training neccesary and lots more.
This was a very inspirational chat and Chris was amazing to listen to. We hope you enjoy!
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In this weeks episode we also wanted to cover our top tips for how to prepare and get ready for race day. As the famous quote goes fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
We cover tips on how to prepare logistics, nutrition, yourself, your body and your mindset.
Training is all about practice, which we then take forward into race day. Nerves and fear can also take over, so we want to remind you of how to put the best practices in place.
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Thursday 6th July was known as international refresh your email day, aka the London Marathon ballot results day.
Congratulations if you were successful in the ballot, we hope you’re excited about the prospect ahead. Well done if you're also commited to another marathon in Spring 2024 instead, such as Manchester, Brighton or Edinburgh.
In line with the ballot results coming out, this weeks episode is on what to do next if you have a place for a spring race next year. April 2024 is quite a way away yet so although you want to start thinking about marathon training, it’s also a bit soon to go into a full training plan just yet.
In todays podcast we share our top 10 tips on what to do between now and then end of the year to prepare for a 2024 spring marathon.
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One of our coached Running Hub Members Helen Smith joins us on today's episode to talk about her sensational success story.
Her journey started as a lockdown runner, but like many of us, once she completed the Great North Run half marathon she soon had aspirations of running the full 26.2.
After listening to many of the Running Hub Community podcast episodes and an initial chat with James, Edinburgh Marathon was booked and the challenge was on.
Helen knew she couldn't do it alone, so teamed up with Coach James. At the start she wanted to complete the marathon in 5 hours, as the hard work continued and confidence grew, both Helen and James knew she was capable of more.
Listen in to Helen's inspirational journey as she balanced family life, starting a new job and all of the hurdles of training for your first marathon.
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Join us in this weeks episode as we take you on a thrilling adventure through Thailand, Cyprus, and Switzerland (with a detour in the UK), where we combine our love for travel, exploration, and running. As it comes up to 6 months on the road we wanted to share our incredible experiences we had while traversing these diverse and captivating countries. Our journey goes beyond the typical tourist spots as we lace up our running shoes and hit the trails, discovering hidden gems and immersing ourselves in the local culture.
From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the beautiful beaches of Phuket, Thailand offers a vibrant backdrop for our running escapades. We'll share stories of our encounters with friendly locals, indulging in mouthwatering street food, and exploring ancient temples that showcase the rich history of this beautiful country.
Next, we take you to the enchanting island of Cyprus, where we run amidst the stunning landscapes that blend ancient ruins, azure coastlines, and picturesque beach runs. The familiarity here meant a home away from home and we could really settle into a routine with marathon train.
Our journey doesn't end there. We have recently ventures into Switzerland, where breathtaking alpine scenery and pristine lakes set the stage for unforgettable running adventures. More to come on this over the coming weeks!
Join us as we recount the stories of our journey, including the memorable encounters, the unexpected twists and turns, and the personal growth that comes from pushing our limits while experiencing the world in a whole new way.
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In this weeks episode of the podcast, we discuss our top tips on how to fit in running and training around busy lifestyles.
Most of the people we coach and know within the running community have full time jobs, a family and other commitments. Although we all have a passion for running, we also have to fit it in around LIFE.
With our background and experience as coaches we understand and empathise what it’s like to fit training in around hectic schedules. It’s also something we pride ourselves on as coaches in the Running Hub, making training work for you but also helping to maximise your time and training to get the most out of it.
We share our top 12 tips today to help you train with intent and to help you maximise your time.
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In this weeks episode of the Running Hub Podcast we explore the Do's and Don't of Marathon Training.
James and I have ran almost 20 marathons between us and coached hundreds of others so know what things to do and what mistakes you should avoid.
We hope this gives you an insight and sets you up well ahead of your next marathon training block.
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Join us this week as the coaches of The Running Hub Community, Katie and James, share how they're training for the Berlin Marathon in September 2023.
We share how we intend to train, what hurdles we may challenge, how we are going to be structuring our plans and what our focuses are.
We also recap the recent Edinburgh Half and Marathon results, Ride London 100 and how the coaches got on at a local 6km race in Paphos.
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Have you heard of the Abbott World Major Marathons?
The Six Star Medal was introduced by the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2016 to honor the runners who complete all six Major marathons. These marathons are Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York.
Getting into these marathons is not always straight forward entry, they all have ballots or entry requirements of some form, making them ellusive and prestigious.
In this episode we walk you through what entry pathways there are to each one and how you can add them to your bucketlist.
Let us know how many stars you've completed and if you're on your way to your 6 star dream? Six Stars. Six Races. One Dream.
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In today's episode, we're joined by some our our Marathon Academy graduates to share their experiences on race day, their time within the Marathon Academy and their success stories.
It was lovely to hear from 3 different members who all took on different marathons and how the group academy still works with different races to target.
All of them have had successful experiences even though they have ran marathons before, they put the trust in the Running Hub Community to get them to their marathon start and finish lines.
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Have you recently taken on a big event? A half marathon or a spring marathon?
Are you feeling a bit lost now it's all over? In todays installment we’ve got you covered. And just know that it's normal to feel a bit deflated, sad and not sure what to do with yourself or your running?
The coaches chat through some of their past experiences and what to do to navigate through this time. We have lots of experience helping people out the other side of marathons!
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In this weeks episode we're joined by Naomi Avery, where she shares her success story from the past year. Unfortunately at the beginning of summer last year, Naomi experienced a very tough setback when she damaged some ligaments in her ankle. We then took things back to basics to rebuild and less than a year later she is a completely different runner and athlete. She shares her journey, the sacrifices, tough decisions and successes to get to where she is now. With a 1:35 half marathon PB, 20:35 for 5km and now working towards her first 70.3 event in October.
We're very sorry but the audio quality in this gets interference from other signals, but hope this doesn't take away from what a brilliant episode this is.
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In this weeks episode we're joined by Luke from The Stress Sessions Podcast.
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Luke shared his own experiences and struggles with his mental health, but also how exercise and running have been such a positive outlet for him throughout the years. Luke has completed the London Marathon twice, and recently completed a challenge where he ran 10km a day for 100 days. We really hope that in this episode it encourages anyone to open up or seek help if needed.
You can reach out to the following charities for advice or support - CALM, Samaritans, GiveUsAShout, Mind and Young Minds.
Please do reach out if you need any support.
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Sadie and Pedro, two members of the Running Hub Community ran the Marathon Major in Tokyo this year. We invited them both onto this weeks podcast to talk about their experience at the event.
Listen as they talk you through what to expect from the event, accommodation and travel tips, about the event itself and where to go in Japan!
Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon this weekend.
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As the end of Spring Marathon season is looming, it's now time to start thinking about summer training. Now is the perfect time to transition into the shorter distances including 5km and 10km.
With busy summers it can be easier to fit in this style of training and also lends well before heading into an Autumn block before a half or full marathon. Coaches of The Running Hub Katie and James, share their top tips on how to improve your 5km or parkrun and how you can shave seconds off your current PB.
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Today we’re joined by Charlotte Ellis, former paratriathle Aiming for Paralympic Qualification at adidas Manchester Marathon.
Charlotte is a visually impaired athlete who has been competing at elite international level for many years, having first started her running journey as a student at the University of York.
She has previously been crowned world champion at the World Paratriathlon Championships in two consecutive years, as well as topping the podium at the European Paratriathlon Championships for three consecutive years.
Since retiring from paratriathlon in 2013, Charlotte has switched focus to long-distance running and previously took part in the event in 2018. She has described her 2018 race as a ‘breakthrough moment’ in her career and maintains that the event is still her ‘favourite marathon’ to date.
We're very excited to be sharing Charlotte's story with you and hope you can cheer her on at Manchester Marathon on Sunday 16th April.
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In this epsiode we're joined by Marcus from Torq Nutriton to discuss how to fuel your marathon training correctly. Torq nutrition is a Fitness Consultancy, Performance Coaching and Endurance Sport company. They have a range of performance nutrition products which are all driven by research and science.
We’re joined by Marcus to discuss some of the following key points:
- The importance of carbohydrates and protein in a runners diet
- The real science behind carb loading
- How to consume carbohydrates whilst running
- Does your finish time impact in the way you have to fuel?
- Is training fasted really worth it?
- Marcus' favourite flavours of Torq products.
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This is part 2 of our Spring Marathon season low down. Last week we gave you all the information you need to know about Brighton and Paris Marathon, this week we're covering Manchester and London Marathon.
We wanted to give you all the information relating to bib collection, getting to the start line, the course profile, what to expect on the course, supporter tips and general info to ensure you have the best race possible.
If you're here only to hear about Manchester & London, skip to around 44 minutes haha. We love to always intro our episodes with what's been going on in the Running Hub and our training updates.
You can find Sabrina's inspirational article here - https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/weight-loss/a43325839/sabrina-marnham-weight-loss-running/
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As the Spring Marathon Season is just around the corner in the UK, we thought it would be the perfect time to give some of those preparing for these races some information about what to expect in relation to bib collection, getting to the start line, the course profile, what's on the course, supporting and top tips from previous runners.
First off, we're starting with Paris and Brighton marathons as they're up first on 2nd April, with next weeks episode focussed on Manchester and London.
If you wish to listen some other topics on preparing for race day you can check out other episodes here:
Episodes 55, 71, 96 & 119 - Peak Week/How To Taper For Your Marathon
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In this episode we celebrate the wonderful achievements of our Running Hub Community members at the Cambridge Half Marathon over the weekend.
We also highlight our Toyko superstars who completed the marathon over the weekend.
We also delve into our own races and break down a bit further the mental component of racing a half marathon. Coach Katie was very open, honest and raw about her race prep and how importnat the mental aspect of race prep is very important.
We also showcase how our members got on and what contributed to their individual races and successes.
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In this weeks episode, where we're in a different location once again, we discuss race day nerves and how to either combat them or overcome them.
It's a busy race weekend for the Hub, with members taking on Cambridge Half Marathon and Tokyo Marathon so we thought it would be great to chat through some of our tips on how to prepare best for race day mentally, especially if you're worried or nervous.
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James and I were very fortunate enough to spend 5 days at the world class sports and health resort Thanyapura in Phuket a few weeks ago.
We planned our diaries so we could work a ‘peak’ week into our training calendar to make the most of the facilities and use the resort to its full potential.
In this episode we give you a low down of what its like to be surrounded by elite athletes & lots of Olympic ring tattoos, what our training week looked like and what sessions we ran and the classes we did and how we found the overall experience of our first camp. Hopefully this won’t be our last camp either!
We hope you enjoy this episiode and the podcast in general.
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In this weeks episode we're joined by Spencer Ollington, a Hub member, runner and former addict. Spencer has been on a huge personal journey the last few years and with that wants to raise awareness and money for the charity MIND through taking on a brand new challenge in a different way.
Starting on the 13th March, Spencer will be running the length of the country via the London Marathon to showcase the power of running and community can have on our lives.
You can support Spencer in the following ways:
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Please get behind him and support him and if you can offer him some food or shelter on route he would be extremely grateful.
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Everyone wants to get better at running, correct? And there are things we can do outside of our running to help benefit our performance and become a #StrongerFitterFaster runner. We talk through the fundamentals to training that can help benefit our running in a positive way.
And with that we have launched a new 8 week programme starting on Monday 6th March to go through these different fundamentals - week by week so that you can learn and implement them into your own training routine. It will work alongside a training plan and will be perfect for those who may have been lacking in motivation recently, those that are returning from injury or those fairly new to running and wanting to learn more. You can sign up here - https://the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/the-fundamentals-programme
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In this weeks episode the coaches discuss their experience of their half marathon in Thailand.
The race took place in Khon Kaen and was the big 'race' of this trip. We discuss our preparations leading up to the race, how the race unfolded and where it puts us at this stage of the season.
We were so thrilled to be close to half marathon PBs again and being only in January sets us up well for the rest of 2023.
Find out how we prepared for a 4am race start, what it was like running in the dark and how we managed to get so close to PBs again.
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In this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss warm up and drills. We get asked a lot from our audience what these are and how to perform them correctly and efficiently.
They are such an important part of your running and training routine so we wanted to break them down and explain the importance of them.
Also, if you're interested, catch up with us on how we're getting on with our training over in Thailand.
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At the start of 2023, James and I decided to begin travelling other areas of the world to explore what other running cultures have to offer and also to search for some warmer climates to train in.
Our first stop is Thailand and we've been here now for just over a week. We wanted to share our experiences of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, running routes, our first race experience and what we've learnt so far.
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Are you training for a big race in March, April or May? Then this episode is for you! This week we share with you some of our tips leading up to your big race in the spring.
One of the main takeaways from the episode is plan, prepare, execute! Preparing for your training, nutriton, recovery is all key to training and performing well.
Next week we'll update you more on our travels, we didn't want to boast too much about the warmer weather just yet...
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Welcome to our first episode of 2023! Can you believe it? A new year has started, and with that comes a new sense of motivation and new targets to focus on.
We wanted to start the year with something fun... your race calendar.
Today we go through what we've currently got lined up for the year and our advice on how you can get the best out of your race calendar. So don't fear if you don't have any idea on what you want to achieve yet, this may spark some inspiration and get you booking up your next race.
Next week we head off to warm Thailand, we'll be sharing our journey with you, but also keeping up to date with the relevant running topics to help you get the most out of your training!
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In this weeks episode we talk all things goal setting for 2023.
James and I discuss our own goals in relation to races/running, fitness, life and work.
Hopefully this episode can give you some inspiration for your goals for next year if you are yet to set them! Also know that if you haven't set goals for 2023 that it also OK. There's still plenty of time to think about yours and figure them out.
Always dream big, aim high and believe! ✨
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In this week's Christmas special, the coaches sat down to reflect on the year of 2022.
This episode also gives you the opportunity to do the same, so pick up a pen and paper and get ready to pause the podcast in the relevant places!
If you'd like some support with your running and goals for 2023, then we'd love to be a part of that journey with you.
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Sorry for the clickbait title, but we have some exciting news to share with you.
In 2023 things are changing for James and I, but if anything, this is just the next chapter, we can't wait to share this journey with you!
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You may have seen over on our social media platforms this week that we've welcomed a new coach to the coaching team.
Hello Sam Lewis!!! 🥳👊🏻
In today's episode we chat to Sam and welcome him into the Running Hub family, find out what he looks forward to as he starts his coaching journey and what how you can be coached by Sam. Email myself or James for more information.
Again, please welcome Sam to the team! You can follow him on instagram @theravingrunner
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The Marathon Academy spots are now open! Join before the 9th December for a start to training on the 12th December.
We start the podcast with our usual weekly catch up including Coach Katie's first 10km race in a while, Brighton Marathon potentially being taken over by London and football fever!
In this weeks episode we're joined by another Marathon Academy graduate from Autumn 2022 to discuss their experience in the Academy and the London Marathon.
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This week we're joined by Hub member Debbie Cook who was one of recent Marathon Academy Graduates.
Debbie has run her fair share of marathons but still embarked on the group coaching programme with The Running Hub.
She shared her experience within the Hub and how it reinforced the elements of training that she sometimes neglected and also her experience on race day!
Debbie enjoyed her training so much she's remained within the community and we can't wait to continue supporting her up until her next marathon.
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This week are joined by Matt Wood, co-founder of RunThrough UK which is a race events organiser. They started in 2013 and this year will top over 200 events!
You can hear very clearly that Matt wants to create inclusive events for all runners. And that is why he's set up the RunThrough Foundation and hosting the first free race next year on 24th September 2023 in Warrington. If you want to enter the free ballot then you can do so here - https://www.runthroughfoundation.com
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In this week's episode we're joined by Milton Keynes Marathon Director Andy Hully to discuss next years races on 30th April and 1st May.
The event has an exciting new start and finish location which will enhance the runners and spectators experience including a whole new race village.
There is a range of events over the 2 days including the superhero fun run, Rocket 5km, Turing 10km, half marathon, full marathon and marathon relay.
You can sign up to one of the events here: www.mkmarathon.com
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In the summer we ran our first marathon group coaching programme called 'The Marathon Academy'. We invited one of our graduates Aimee onto the podcast to talk about her experience.
She shared:
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How important strength and conditioning was to her programme
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How she achieved a 26 minute PB
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The power of the group in support and accountability
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Why she's staying in the Hub after the academy has finished.
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In this week's episode we’re joined by Tom Bosworth, a British two-time Olympic race walker who holds three World records including the 1 mile best of 5:31.08.
He has had an amazing career including, six British records, 13 British Championships gold medals and a silver Commonwealth Games medal.
He’s now retired at the tender age of 32, so luckily for us he has a bit more time on his hands at the moment to come onto the podcast. Tom shared his very decorated career and what it takes to be an Olympic athlete. We discussed what's next including getting married at the end of October.
We hope you enjoy this episode and find it very inspiring!
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In today's episode we had Darren O'Reilly who is one of the co-founders of Whole Supp, a nutrition brand which provides nutritionally complete shakes.
Darren saw a gap in the market for athletes and corporate professionals who have busy lifestyles, but still want to look after their nutrition and fuel both their nutrition and performance.
Running Hub listeners can get 15% off their products by using the code - Runninghub15.
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Today we’re joined by Claire Maxted, who you may also know as Wild Ginger Running.
Claire is the co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine and now hosts Wild Ginger Running which is a UK based YouTube channel providing trail and ultra running advice, inspiration and gear reviews.
She releases weekly videos on races, kit review and lots of inspiration to help you on your ultra and trail running journey. She also interviews coaches and athletes on her channel which she then posts on her podcast.
Claire joined me on the podcast to chat through some of her favourite races to, how to approach trail and ultra running if you’re quite new to it, the best kit you need, how to train for your first, is there a big jump up from road running and her return to the trails after having her little boy Finley recently.
Even if long distance aren’t your thing, I think this will still be very interesting and inspiring for all runners!
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On Sunday 2nd October 40,000 people took to the streets of London for the London Marathon.
Coach Katie ran on Sunday for the 5th time and wanted to share her race experience with you.
We also wanted to share the successes of the rest of the Running Hub Community at London and in other races.
We hope this has inspired a few of you to run a marathon or run London!
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The coaches are back! The new Mr & Mrs Down are back on the podcast to fill you in on what we've been up to the last few weeks.
We go through some of the Hub recent successes, how the wedding went, the Great North Run and the upcoming London Marathon.
Also, will or won't James be doing Amsterdam Marathon?
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Are you preparing for your big target race? Have you got a marathon or half marathon upcoming?
The coaches at The Running Hub, Katie and James, discuss everything you need to be doing in race week to make sure you are race ready!
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We invited Running Hub member and coaching client Sabrina Marnham onto the podcast to talk through her journey with running.
Having completed the London Marathon 2021, we discuss how she balances training alongside a full time job and family.
How and why she's so positive and grateful for running and our community and her hopes and ambitions for her future running.
We can guarantee you'll come away from this podcast with a huge smile on your face! Let's all be a bit more like Sabrina and keep inspiring the younger generations!
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On Sunday 4th September over 20 Hub members travelled to London for the Big Half Marathon.
This week's podcast episode is to discuss how the event was, how the coaches and other Hub members got on!
We hope you enjoy this one.
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With Autumn marathons just around the corner, what a great episode just in time for the taper!
The taper is a period of time, just before you target race to set you up well for race day. It's where you begin to reduce the volume and intensity of your training so you feel well rested and ready to go ahead of the 26.2.
Good luck with the rest of your training and the final few weeks leading up to race day.
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'How do I get faster' is probably one of the most popular questions in relation to running. We all want to see progress and faster splits in our performance and or race day so we sat down to discuss our top tips on how to get faster and what you may need to implement into your training week to see the results you desire!
Join us every week as we share what's been going on in The Running Hub Community, as well as sharing our training before we deep dive into the weeks hot topic.
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We often get asked, how do you fit it all in? How do you manage to train, work and fit in a social life?
We wanted to discuss time being a barrier for training in this episode.
And how you can maximise your time to get results.
Also, is limited time an excuse or motivation?
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This weeks podcast is discussing nutrition and some myths we believe to be wrong.
James and I are not dieticians or nutritionists, however over the years we have researched, experience and gain knowledge surrounding nutrition.
For us nutrition is a really personal thing and it takes time to find out what is right for you. We believe it’s down to how you apply your research and knowledge to your own regime and lifestyle.
We busted some myths such as:
- Carbs are bad
- Eating late at night is not a good thing
- Being leaner makes you faster
- Running fasted will help you to burn more fat
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As James’ track season comes to a close, we wanted recap the last few months he's spent running round in circles. I also wanted to gain a little more insight into how he got and on we wanted to share how you can get involved yourself maybe next year if you’ve been inspired.
Track can be a daunting thing, but hopefully this shows that anyone can take part, you just have to find the right races for you, go along with a friend and be pushed outside of your comfort zone slightly.
We then chat about James will transition this speed work into marathon training as he is working towards Amsterdam Marathon on 16th October and Katie is working towards London Marathon on 2nd October.
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Are you training for your first marathon? Then this episode is definitely for you!
We wanted to cover training for your first 26.2 mile distance, showcase the rollercoaster of emotions that you go through before race day, and to let you know that it's OK - it's very normal.
Why you don't have to run the full distance before race day and trusting the process.
And update you on how our Marathon Academy members are doing. The Marathon Academy is our new group coaching programme and a lot of our members are training for their first marathon this Autumn.
If you’ve done multiple marathons before you may be able to empathise with everything we discuss in this episode or even pick up something new!
We start this episode with our usual catch up, updating you on our teams achievements and our training!
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In this weeks episode, coaches Katie and James discuss the Big Half Marathon held in London by the London Marathon Events organisers.
This years race is on the 4th September, starting at Tower Bridge and finishing at Cutty Sark. In this episode we discuss the race, the course and how you can run it to your favour, training in the lead up, tapering and just general advice on how to get the most out of training for a half marathon.
Both of us are back from our hen and stag do's so full steam ahead now for final wedding plans and marathon training! Thank you for following us along on this journey and being a part of it.
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Nicky Edwards is a physiotherapist and women’s training advocate. In this episode we discuss how to manage training as women, why strength training is SO important, how to use your cycle to get the most out of your training and how to manage training through the menopause.
Although some men wouldn’t think this episode is for them I would encourage them to do so, to further understand the sport and their knowledge to help support their peers and partners.
An interesting episode, where it does get deep and personal at times, but these are topics which don't often get spoken about and we're here to open up the conversation.
We hope you enjoy this one, and let me know if you'd like to see me run the London Marathon this year in a wedding dress?...
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In today's episode Katie answered some popular questions in relation to the London Marathon.
We headed over the official London Marathon facebook group to see what questions people were asking a lot and answered them here for you!
Let us know if you're training for London in October - we hope to see lots of you there. This episode will also be applicable if you're training for a marathon as there were some general questions in there regarding marathon training, kit and nutrition.
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Last weekend a group from the Running Hub took on the National Three Peaks Challenge.
In this episode we wanted to share with you our experience, advice and insights. We had such a good weekend tackling Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon and wanted to share the highs and lows of the weekend.
We hope you enjoy listening to hear how we got on.
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This weeks guest is Tom Drybala, a keynote speaker, author and ultra runner.
Tom starts project Flow Up Global on 29th August. He is running the circumference of the world over 40,000 km in 3 and a half years. He’ll be running in 4 different areas of the world in 4 different stages.
We can’t wait to share with you Tom’s journey with running, how going through a mid-life crisis (in his words) helped him to find running and how he uses running to be more mindful and overcome trauma and stress through the sport.
If you wish to support Tom and his incredible challenge, there is a few ways you can do so:
Follow him on instagram - @tomasz_drybala
Visit his website - https://tomaszdrybala.com/
Project Flow Up Global - https://tomaszdrybala.com/flow-up-global
Donate to Runners for UNICEF - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomasz-drybala
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As the summer is fast approaching and the temperature is heating up, in today’s podcast episode we chatted through our top tips for training in the heat and summer.
With a lot of Hub members and runners training for Autumn marathons, especially London, there will be the consideration of training during the summer months.
For us we believe it’s all about planning, being flexible and adapting where needs be. But also, most importantly, to enjoy training and have fun!
If you didn’t already know as well, we offer online coaching and host an online running community to support you training and to help you become a stronger and faster runner. Find out details below to join our community.
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The track season in running takes place throughout the summer.
At the moment James and a few other Hub members are including some track racing in their training schedule, so we thought we would start the conversation around track training and racing.
We speak about our experience with the track, how we use it to benefit our training and talk about the accessibility of it.
On the Bank Holiday weekend Milton Keynes hosted the MK Marathon weekend!
We had a vast amount of Hub members taking on a variety of distances so wanted to fill you in with how everyone else got on.
James also took on the relay and Katie took on the marathon as a lot of focus this year on the podcast has been about our marathon build up.
Thank you for helping us to reach 50,000 downloads.
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As the summer fast approaches and the next set of big targets races on the horizon, coaches James and Katie discuss what we can do as runners now to benefit ourselves ahead of the next block. We discuss training, strength, stretching, nutrition, mindset and logistics and how all of the small things can add up to big improvements and results later on down the line.
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This week we're joined by Hub member Steph Scott who shared her journey towads running her first marathon.
Last September Steph was saying she'd never do a marathon, but here we are 8 months later where she's successfully trained and completed a marathon in her goal time!
It was lovely to be joined by Steph to hear her journey and hear about her first experiences with training for a marathon.
We still have 5 spots available for the Marathon Academy - more details here:
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In today's episode we chat about the exciting launch of the MARATHON ACADEMY!!! Sign up details here - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-marathon-academy
We also ask your questions that you asked us on instagram @therunninghubcommunity
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On the Bank Holiday weekend Milton Keynes hosted the MK Marathon weekend!
We had a vast amount of Hub members taking on a variety of distances so wanted to fill you in with how everyone else got on.
Jamestook on the relay and Katie ran the marathon as a lot of focus this year on the podcast has been about our marathon build up.
Thank you for helping us to reach 50,000 downloads.
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How to run your best marathon - our free course is launching on Monday 16th May.
We're so excited to share the running hub method with you and help you on your journey to your next marathon training cycle.
Register your interest here -
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In this weeks episode we discuss the ways in how to become a stronger runner and help to prevent injury through strength and cross training. We're big believers of both here at The Running Hub and this episode will help you understand how you can integrate this into your routine if you're not already doing so.
SIGN UP TO THE MARATHON ACADEMY WAITLIST HERE -
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To celebrate 100 episodes of the Running Hub Podcast, we invited 2 of our Hub members onto the podcast to chat about their experience of the Boston Marathon.
Boston took place on Monday 18th April 2022 with around 24,000 runners all having qualified and earn their spot to be there.
We wanted to showcase the magic of Boston and hopefully also inspire you to strive for a BQ too.
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We're currently in full-on Spring Marathon mode, but already we're thinking about Autumn Marathons.
In this episode we're going to be chatting about our exciting new offering the Marathon Academy!
And discussing what makes up a great marathon training plan, including all of they key principles that we adopt within the Running Hub.
This episode is for you if you're about to take on your first marathon training plan or are now wanting to achieve your next marathon PB!
If you want to be on the list for the Marathon Academy starting 1st June, message James on james@therunninghub.co.uk.
Marathon season is here!!!
The Running Hub had an incredible weekend with runners across the world in Paris, Manchester, Milan and Berlin.
Coaches Katie and James catch you up with what's been going on in the last couple of weeks with their training and discussing how all of our athletes got on.
In this weeks' episode we almost wrap up our Paris Marathon training block by discussing what we've got planned next after our marathons. We talk about some ideas and inspiration for what you could look at for the rest of 2022 as well.
If you wish to join our workshop for the London Marathon on Tuesday 29th March you can do so here - http://therunninghub.co.uk/london-marathon-prep-workshop/
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Wondering what to do in the last few weeks before your target race? We've got you covered!
Today we discuss what 'peak week/s' are and what to do in them.
And then how to prepare for the taper and what to do to make sure you're on the start line in the best possible way.
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Last weekend 10,000 people took to the streets of Cambridge to take part in one of the biggest half marathons in the country.
We thought we would dedicate this weeks episode to the Running Hub and the amazing performances from our team members.
We wanted to share with you what a successful weekend we had and share the huge wins for everyone.
If you're interested in joining the team, you can find out more information here - www.therunninghub.co.uk
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james@therunninghub.co.uk
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In this weeks podcast, we’re discussing confidence!!
A very appropriate topic for a lot of Hub members who are just about to enter the taper and begin preparation for their spring races.
Confidence can be a very difficult one and something that doesn't happen overnight, but hopefully with the tools we talk through on this episode you can feel as ready as can be by the time you're lining up for your A race.
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In this weeks podcast, we’re discussing a topic we recently covered in one of our Running Hub Community membership calls about heart rate, effort and paced based training.
There’s lots of research, theories and opinions on what people use to measure their training, so we thought we would cover all three and discuss what methods we use here at The Running Hub with our coaching clients.
And if you have any questions, please feel free to send them to katie@therunninghub.co.uk or james@therunninghub.co.uk and we can answer them on the podcast for you.
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Recently a group of The Running Hub headed down to Battersea Park to do the 5km and 10km events with RunThroughUK.
Today’s episode is going to highlight the recent event, showcasing how the team got on, details about the course and discussing our top tips on how to improve your 5km time!
This will be relevant to help you improve your speed and time over the 5km distance and also for parkrun.
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Today James and I are going to delve into what it’s like to be a coach!
We thought this would be a great insight into what goes on behind the scenes, how we became coaches, what we love about it so much and what type of coach we identify with being.
A bit real, a bit raw, but that’s what it’s about round here… We like to be as open and honest as possible.
Not only show the highs of running, but the realities too.
If you have any questions regarding the Running Hub or would like to ask us any questions, please send them to us. We would love to answer them on the podcast.
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james@therunninghub.co.uk
Some of us are reaching the half way point in Marathon Training and are feeling all the feels!
Running Hub coaches Katie and James talk about what’s been going on in The Running Hub this week and then go into the specifics of what to expect half way through your training cycle or block.
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In today's episode we chat about parkrun! The free weekly timed 5km that takes place every Saturday around the world. We chatted through some fun facts and stats, what parkrun means to us, some of our favourite courses and how we plan to use parkrun in the future.
During the facts section, James mentions how many parkruns are there in the world, and he actually meant UK, there are more than 1,700 in the world currently.
If you'd like more information about the parkrun app we mentioned you can find details here - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/5k-parkrunner-results/id1481416790
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Training for your first half marathon or wanting to achieve the next PB? This episode is for you!
Running Hub coaches Katie and James talk about what’s been going on in The Running Hub this week and then go into the specifics of half marathon training.
We chat about the basics if you’re training for your first half marathon and what’s important.
We then discuss some points for those wanting to better their PB and what to focus on.
We then chat about how our training will change in the next few weeks as we build up to Cambridge Half.
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This week's episode is all about getting the most out of our sports watch whilst running.
James and I currently use Garmin watches and have done for quite some time.
We chat through a number of things including:
Watch Features
How to get the most out of your watch
GPS Signal and Race Times
Garmin vs Apple Watches
Garmin Connect vs Strava
Training Status
VO2 max and Heart rate
We hope you enjoy this week's episode!
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Happy New Year and welcome to 2022! Our first episode of the new year.
In this week's episode, James and I sat down to talk about our goals for 2022, how they’ve been formed and also what are goals are with the Running Hub and where we’d like to see it in another 12 months.
What goals have you set for the month?
Let us know over on Instagram @therunninghubcommunity
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Coaches Katie and James sit down in the penultimate episode of 2021 to reflect on the year, talk about our training, some of our achievements, hurdles and proudest moments!
Join us as we walk through the year and share some of our highlights!
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In today’s episode we invited Samantha Grainger, one of our original members of The Running Hub and one of our longest term online coaching clients onto the podcast to talk about her journey.
We wanted to highlight her progression through the years, her love for medals and parkrun as she is an inspiration to many in the Hub.
Sammy has ran 4 of the World Major Marathons with hope to run all 6 very soon! Sammy has gone from a 3:57 marathon to 3:14 in only a couple of years, through hard work, dedication and many early morning runs.
Sammy's passion is very clear and we hope this all inspires you to be the best runner you can be!
In today’s episode James and I chat about training over the Christmas period. We discuss how we're approaching it, what our clients may be up to and what to consider during this time.
For some, it may be an opportunity to train more, for others it's a time where more plans and family fun is on the card and for some, there's no changes at all!
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As the new year approaches, it's time to start thinking about Marathon Training.
Coaches James and Katie sit down to talk about their experiences, what marathon training may look like and top tips to help you on your journey.
Lots of Running Hub Members are training for Manchester, Paris, Brighton, Boston, Milton Keynes and Edinburgh.
Follow us on @therunninghubcommunity on instagram.
If you would like more information on coaching, visit www.therunninghub.co.uk or email us on katie@therunninghub.co.uk or james@therunninghub.co.uk
Coach James' favourite topic - trainers!
In this episode we chat about:
- What technology is in our running shoes
- Why it's good to have more than just one pair
– What trainers we are currently wearing
– And where we see the future of super shoes.
To take advantage of our black Friday deals head to www.therunninghub.co.uk with 50% off membership or email us on katie@therunninghub.co.uk or james@therunninghub.co.uk.
In today's episode we're joined by our training group to chat through our weekly schedule, the dynamics of the group and why training together has so many benefits!
We hope you smile and laugh along with us on this one and hope that in the future you can find some training partners of your own too.
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Join Katie and James for this weeks podcast all about winter training.
We talk about how to safely training during the colder and darker months, what you should be doing at the end of the year and how improving now will make you a better runner for the new year!
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katie@therunninghub.co.uk, james@therunninghub.co.uk
Bex Carton ran the London Marathon on 3rd October 2021. She trained for 8 months to get to that stage, but at the end of it was subject to a few unkind comments after tweeting a picture once she had finished.
I knew, and everyone else knew around her how hard she trained for that race day. So I wanted to welcome Bex onto to the podcast to share her story, have her voice heard and open up the conversation around inclusivity for runners.
Thank you Bex for being a wonderful guest, you are inspiring!
For more information about The Running Hub, please visit us on instagram @therunninghubcommunity or via our website www.therunninghub.co.uk
In today's episode we're joined by Running Hub member Sam Lewis who has recently run the Manchester Marathon in under 3 hours.
Sam joined us on the episode to talk about his journey from unfit to sub 3 marathoner and what has motivated him along the way.
We talk through his training process, what he's learnt and what it takes to reach that elusive barrier.
In this episode we're joined by Running Hub member Dan as he shares his experience of starting his running journey around 4 years ago and now completing the London Marathon in 2021.
Dan shares his journey on how joining The Hub has taught him so much about training and put him in the best position possible to achieve a sub 5 marathon and enjoy every single minute of it, whilst also raising over £3500 for Macmillan. A brilliant chat and very inspiring for those signing up for their first marathon.
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Coaches Katie and James sit down to chat about how this Autumn race season has gone. We've had Brighton, London, Berlin, Manchester and Loch Ness Marathons with lots of half marathons in the mix too.
We talk about how it was on the sidelines and as part of the cheer squad and some of the successes we have as a team!
The community we've built is really special.
Sign up for our Winter Workshop here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-for-spring-races-winter-workshop-tickets-191343602867
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Both Running Hub coaches discuss how to recover well after a big race i.e. marathon.
With lots of big marathons on or around the corner at the moment, this is the perfect time to chat about what to do in the days and weeks after your marathon and how you can help speed up the recovery process.
We talk from our own experiences and what's helped or not helped us out in the past!
Good luck to anyone running London, Loch Ness or Manchester in the next few weeks.
These principles obviously apply whenever, so even if you're listening to this episode in the future, these tips will certainly help you out.
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In this episode, coaches Katie and James talk about everything you need to know in preparation for race week and day.
We cover nutrition, hydration, logistics, kit, mindset, race strategy and everything to get you best prepared for your marathon.
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Running Training Plans and Online Coaching
katie@therunninghub.co.uk
james@therunninghub.co.uk
In today's episode Coach Katie answers your questions all about marathon training.
Featuring what's the best thing to eat for race day and long runs, can you train for a marathon on a treadmill and what's the best things to be doing in the last month before your marathon.
Head over to @therunninghubcommunity on instagram for some more information about training and our community!
Today we delve into what the marathon taper really is!
What it should look like and how to execute it well.
Our top tips to make sure that you're in peak condition for race day.
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Today's episode is with The Running Hub's coaches Katie and James.
We talk through the different types of training runs we can utilises as runners, what they are, how they benefit us and how we can use them in our training plans.
Tempo runs, long runs, hill sessions, interval and track workouts, fartlek and easy runs. Find out what they're about and how to run them!
If you want some more guidance with your training, head over to @therunninghubcommunity on Instagram and send us a DM!
In today’s episode we’re joined by Hannah, half of the duo Twice The Health.
Hannah is an ultra runner, triathlete and community manager at Ultra X.
Hannah joined me to talk about her journey with fitness, how she signed up to the London Marathon with 10 weeks to go and how she manages over 10 sessions a week juggling multiple disciplines.
Hannah has completed some of the top bucket list races such as the London Marathon, Race To The Stones and lots of ultras.
It was lovely to hear all of Hannah’s stories and hope that she can come back onto the podcast soon to talk about her 70.3 race with Emily joining her too!
You can find Hannah and Emily on every form of social media as @twicethehealth.
Today’s podcast guest is Dan Cogswell also known as the marathon dan on instagram.
He’s known for wearing a banana costume and is a thrill seeker!
It was great to have Dan on the podcast to talk about some of the amazing races he’s done over the past few years.
How he manages training around an important job that involves shift work.
His crazy ultra plans for 2022 and 2023.
And the importance of talking about mental health. The lockdown has had a huge impact on many people and Dan was one of the unfortunate people who although was able to work throughout lives alone with his cat Basil. The past 18 months hasn’t been easy for most of us, but especially to those vulnerable or alone.
Thank you Dan for being so honest and open
In today's episode we're joined by Carla Knighton also known as @carlamoves on Instagram.
Ultra runner, soon to be triathlete and avid gym goer, this girl does simply not stop moving.
In the conversation we found out how Carla is a big fan of sport and played football at a young age. How she went from training for a sub 20 5km and then the next day started training for her 50km ultra. Why strength training is so important to her, tracking food and the benefit it has on performance and what she has upcoming in the next few months.
You've definitely feel uplifted and inspired after this chat and want to say yes to the next big challenge that comes your way!!
In today's episode I’m joined by Carl, also know on Instagram as fighting_the_dadbod.
Carl is an army veteran, fundraiser, runner and interviewer.
I met Carl recently through ClubHouse and after looking at his instagram had to get him onto the podcast.
He’s done a variety of amazing challenges including 20 marathons in 2020, 10 marathons in 10 days, climbed the height of Everest on his staircase, ran a marathon on his driveway and has run plenty of time head to toe in pink raising money for Breast Cancer Now.
I honestly believe you’ll feel inspired, wowed and intrigued after this conversation!
Carl has done some extraordinary things in such a short amount of time and you'll leave this conversation feeling like you need to make a difference too.
Now that James is coming onboard a little more at The Running Hub HQ, we thought it was the perfect time to do a bit more of an intro to James and his running background.
We chatted through how he got into running, his first marathon experience and what he now loves so much about running. We went on to chat about his role in The Running Hub and how he's going to make an impact when coming onboard.
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Coaches Katie and James discuss a few challenges that we may face as runners throughout the summer including injury, social plans and the heat.
We chat through our tips to combat these hurdles we face in training which can be quite different to the winter months.
Make sure your training is the best it can be during the busier months with us!
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In today's episode we're joined by Matt and Jen, two finishers of the recent Thames Path 100 mile race.
Matt and Jen are members of the Redway Runners in Milton Keynes and they shared with us a little about their running journey so far, what motivated them to sign up to this race and a little bit more about their training journey.
We spoke about how they trained for this event, how far they went in training and how to fuel for long distance events.
This is a fantastic conversation and perfect for anyone who's looking at running an ultra marathon maybe in the future.
In todays episode we’re joined by Jake Smith, an up and coming GB athlete at the tender age of just 23.
He catapulted onto the scene in March 2020 when he came third at the big half and qualified to run at the World Half where he went on to run the 3rd fastest time in UK history.
He ran a marathon recently where he was just due to pace and drop out with a few laps to go, however, ran the whole way and got an olympic qualifying time without even setting out to do so.
Jake is aiming to qualify for the Olympics in the 10000m event and at such a young age in Athletics, he’s a very promising athlete.
Jake seems like he has all the right traits to take him all the way!
If you're interested in joining our Running Hub community you can find out more information here - www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub
or by following us on Instagram at @therunninghubcommunity
In today's episode we're joined by Natalie Hawkins, host of Not Another Runner Podcast.
After being on Natalie's podcast, I couldn't wait to have her on The Running Hub!
We spoke about her current injury and how she's overcoming not being able to run as it's been over 18 months!
She shared her London Marathon training journey and race day experience as it was quite a difficult one.
We went on to speak about gratitude, positivity and being thankful as Natalie has such a fab energy.
Hope you enjoy this episode, just as much as I did recording it!
You can find Natalie's podcast on all podcast platforms as Not Another Runner Podcast and the same on Instagram @NotAnotherRunner.
We had Elliot back on the podcast to chat about the MK3000 PB special on Saturday 22nd May and the MK5000 PB special on Saturday 17th July.
We spoke about what it's taken to get the events back on the track, track etiquette and tips on how to race 3000m, who's taking part in the events and how to sign up if you haven't done so already.
3000m Sign Up - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/mk3000/
5000m Sign Up - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/mk5000pbspecial/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/mk5000pbspecial?lang=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MK5000pbspecial/
Instagram - @mk3000pbspecial
Do you have a marathon upcoming in the Autumn? Then this is the podcast for you.
Coach Katie and Coach James sit down to talk about how to structure races into your training plan and how your training plan should shape up.
We have athletes taking on Brighton, London and Manchester this year so if you are after a supportive community then the Running Hub is for you - www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub
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Today's guest is Anna Smith-James also known as Anna The Apple Blog on Instagram.
Anna has completed 21 marathons with a PB of 3:16! She's ran all 6 of the marathon majors and we chatted about her love for the 26.2.
Anna is also a huge lover of chicken wings, parkrun and strength training!
We also went on to discuss Anna's relationship with running now she is 30 weeks pregnant. We spoke about how she's had to adapt her training and mileage and how she created her own race so she could get her own medal for her baby boy!
If you want to follow Anna you can do so here:
Instagram - @annatheappleblog
Blog - https://www.annatheapple.com/
Today's guest is the lovely Lucy Harfield who works for RunThrough UK, one of the biggest UK race organisers.
Lucy shared with me her love for a cup of tea, what the past 12 months have meant for RunThrough, showcasing some of their best events and how they are now covid secure. We also went on to chat about her own podcast a Pinch of Positivity and what Lucy does to remain motivated and positive during a harder day.
Lucy also shared how she completed a mile every hour for 24 hours raising money for Sports Relief recently and what the future holds for her running and races.
For more information on RunThroughs events you can check them out here - http://www.runthrough.co.uk/
And also follow Lucy on Instagram - @lucygraceharfield
Online Coaching - katie@therunninghub.co.uk or james@therunninghub.co.uk
More information on The Running Hub - www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub
Today's guest is the incredible Kelly Ruck. Road and trail runner navigating training whilst also being a Mum of 4.
Kelly shared with us how training for the 3 Peaks introduced her to running, her ambitions and goals for this year and how she juggles such a busy schedule alongside a YouTube Channel and social media too.
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Join Katie and James as they discuss what a taper is, where it sits in your training plan, how long it should be depending on the race you have booked in and how to execute one properly.
As races are starting to return, we thought this would be a great episode to record and give you our thoughts on how you can get yourself race day ready!
Talking about training intensity and volume, nutrition, mental preparation, race logistics and everything in between.
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In today's episode we were joined by Ben Coomber, coach, nutrition educator, supplement business owner, speaker and Dad.
We spoke all about performance nutrition and why as runners we should pay a little bit more attention to what we do to fuel performance enhance recovery.
We spoke about protein, counting calories, rest days, supplements and many other things in order to help improve how we perform in training and on race day.
Ben owns Awesome Supplements and BTN Academy if you want to find out some further information -
https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/
https://btn.academy/
In today's episode Coach Katie and Coach James talk about the battles and hurdles we may face along the training block.
Not all of these barriers are physical, some are to do with our mindset. We unpick some of the problems we've faced in the past and hope to pass on some of our experiences to you.
We also mention our TORQ discount in this episode which you can find here - https://www.torqfitness.co.uk/?ref=jamesdown
And our inboxes are always open if you have any questions:
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Carla Molinaro, is a record breaking ultra runner and running coach based in Buckinghamshire.
Carla holds the female world record for LEJOG, running 874 miles - the length of the UK in 12 days, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. Due to all races being cancelled in lockdown, Carla wanted a challenge... So she trained for 3 months to get herself ready.
She also has a gold medal from Comrades in 2018 where she came 9th overall and had already run 900km in the lead up to the event!! CRAZY!
Carla is also a big advocate of strength training and stretching for runners, something I agree with too!
You can find out about her SCY programme and coaching services on her website - https://www.carlamolinaro.com/
In today’s episode I’m joined by Becky Lyne, GB middle-distance runner and 800m specialist. Beckys athletics career includes winning the 800 metres at the 2003 European Athletics Under 23 Championships and a bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 2006 European Athletics Championships.
Becky shared what it was like tåço be an elite athlete, the pressures of competing and staying injury free and also what it was like to be coached by Kelly Holmes.
We then went on to chat about her new venture GRACE-Full running, which provides runners with the services to improve their technique, posture and form and be more graceful when running. I found out that Becky reached the idea and acronym GRACE after she went dancing!!
For anyone interested in the GRACE-full running services, Becky is offering Running Hub members a 10% discount by using the code RUNHUB10 at checkout - www.gracefullrunning.com.
Katie and James sit down to talk about what the roadmap looks like for races coming out of lockdown.. And an update on our training and what's next for 2021.
They also chat about what #StrongerFitterFaster means and why you need to earn the right to run and future updates of the Running Hub when gyms reopen and the world goes back to some form of normality.
www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub
Anji Andrews joined us to share the success of her new book - Running in The Midpack!
She co-wrote the book with Martin Yelling after realising there was a gap in the market to help those runners in the middle of the pack.
Anji shared with me the book writing process, her favourite parts of the book and what to expect as a reader.
It was great to hear the passion from Anji and can't wait to share this with you.
The book is available to buy from Bloomsbury. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/running-in-the-midpack-9781472973405/
But Anji would also love if you could support your local book shops and purchase from them.
In today's episode, Katie and James sit down to talk through Katie's London Marathon Progression, from her first marathon in 2014 for charity to toeing the Championship start line in 2019.
Katie shares how she went from 3.54 down to 3.22 and what her targets are beyond that.
We also answer the questions you asked about how to train for a marathon, questions in relation to race day and our biggest do's and don'ts.
If you plan on running a marathon in 2021 then this podcast is for you!!
James and Katie get together to celebrate the podcast turning one!! 47 episodes later and a lot of recordings.. it's been a fantastic year.
The results of the London Marathon ballot results were announced this week so James and I discuss what the next steps may be if you embark on your training journey!
Head over to @therunninghubcommunity on Instagram for support on your journey. Or www.cleancoachkatie.com.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast over the last 12 months, can't wait for the next 12..
On today's episode I welcomed back Andy Hully, the race director of Milton Keynes Marathon. We discussed what he's had to do to ensure the races can go ahead in May and how the safety of runners have been in the forefront of all of the planning!
If you wish to run any of the events, spaces are filling up quickly at www.mkmarathon.com.
We were also joined by Richard Bazeley, Baze 187, as we chatted through the anticipation of the London Marathon ballot results for next week. What it would mean to him to get a place and also reminiscing on some great London memories.
Good luck if you are in for the ballot!!
In today's episode we're joined by James Armstrong who is a NHS Physiotherapist as well as owning his own clinic - www.jamesarmstrongphysio.com. On top of this, James hosts his own YouTube Channel to help student physios on their journey, as James knows what it's like to go through the process to gain their qualifications. As well as all of this, he uses his Social Media channels to help educate runners and bust some myths!
James was joined in this episode by his fiance Jodi, who was previously on the podcast in 2020.
With Jodi and James we spoke about their work with the NHS, how they're balancing training at the moment and what it looks like, their wedding plans, what races they have upcoming and the importance of strength work.
This was a great conversation and can't wait to share it with you!
You can find Jodi and James on instagram as -
@james_armstrong_physio
@jodi.fisk
In today's episode we had Seth James DeMoor, American YouTube Vlogger, Pikes Peak Marathon Champion and 65 minute half marathon runner on the podcast.
We spoke to him about his favourite race memories, how he started running and how he balances a huge YouTube channel, being a Dad to 4 boys and his 100 mile+ weeks of training.
He shared his dream race ambitions and how he selects the races he competes in.
It was great to have Seth on as he has such a passion for running and such enthusiasm for everything he does.
We're very grateful for Seth's time and hope you enjoy this episode.
Happy New Year!
To kickstart 2021, James and I sat down to chat about Christmas, training goals for the new year, The Running Hub and its exciting announcements and what is keeping us motivated during this period.
If you wish to join The Running Hub, you can do so here - www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub
Join me in the final episode of 2020 as I sit down to answer your questions.
I reflect on the year and past 12 months and also look forward to 2021.
What are my goals for the year ahead? What challenges have I overcome this year?
Thank you for your support this year so far!
This episode features Ayo Dada, a runner and Adidas Runners Captain based in North West London.
How his journey started has a pretty cool story, being inspired by Super Saturday at the 2012 Olympic Games.
As a leader and captain of a community I wanted to chat to Ayo about the network Adidas Runners provides and how his role is so important in inspiring and supporting others.
Its very clear that Ayo is very wise and he had some great takeaways from this conversation. One being that running is like a boat, when you set off on your voyage, the boat may dock at some points but you’ll always be pushing towards the next destination.
As well as wise, he’s also talented, going from a 4.58 marathon to 3.01 in one year and taking part in the Speed Project where collectively 6 runners completed 550km in an average speed of 3.44 per km which is also 6 min mixing.
I can't wait for you to listen to this one!
In today's episode I'm joined by 2 more Running Hub Members, Tim and JP.
These guys have recently joined the Team and train with us from a distance.
We chatted about the benefits of the Hub, what they love about it and how they find training with the group from a distance!
You can find out more information about The Running Hub here - www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub
In episode 39 I sat down with some of the Running Hub Members to talk about the positive benefits of being a part of a Running Community and how important it has been this year in particular.
Four of our members who have been part of the community from the start share their thoughts on this year, what they've loved about the Running Hub and what challenges they've had to overcome this year.
Find us on Instagram on @therunninghubcommunity
If you wish to join The Running Hub or find out more - join us on www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub
Brodie Sharpe joins me to talk about Strength Training for runners.
Brodie is a physiotherapist and founder of the Run Smarter Series courses and podcast.
We talk about the whys, hows and whens of strength training and also bust some common training myths.
If you want to level up your strength training, then you can find out more information about the Running Hub here - www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub.
James joins me once again to talk about the New York City Marathon.
James ran NYC in 2014 and we both visited in 2019 when I got the honour to run it.
We spoke about the booking process, where to stay, how to get there, the expo, the logistics of getting to the start line and also the spectacle of the race itself!
An amazing event and one every runner must experience!!
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Today I’m joined Ellie-May who is a 5 star marathon finisher, living in London and in my opinion an absolute powerhouse. Motivated, driven and fully committed to training.
We chatted all things marathon majors, the iconic run dem crew support club at mile 21 of London and all things Boston Marathon. How to book your place, accommodation tips, course advice and just general hype about the unicorn!
Being the most prestigious marathon for runners to experience, I loved hearing Ellie-Mays account of 2019 and hope to run it one day myself. Thanks for the chat and sharing your story!
Ellie's instagram - @emb_lifeontherun
You can also join The Running Hub here - www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub
Naomi joined me again to talk about our first duathlon experience and what to expect on your race day!
We had a great time taking part in the Big Cow Events Duathlon based in Milton Keynes.
We chatted through everything from training, kit, race day, race tactics and our overall experience.
https://bigcowsports.com/events/cowman-duathlon
Martin Yelling, host of podcast Marathon Talk, international athlete, duathlete and triathlete joins me on todays episode.
Martin has been running for over 40 years and is also the Head Coach for the London Marathon, helping lots of runners on their journey towards the 26.2
In todays episode we chatted about his role with the London Marathon and our thoughts on the recent elite races, our time in Kenya with Impact Marathon 2 years ago where we almost a marathon and supported the charity Five Talents, all about the Marathon Talk podcast and the impact it has on the wider running community and what Martin has lined up for the future in 2021. Martin is very easy to chat to so at points our conversation digressed but all really positive things about running!
Martin also shared his news about his book which will be available in February 2021. Available to preorder now - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Running-Midpack-Strong-Successful-Runner-ebook/dp/B08CNF62R8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=running+in+the+midpack&qid=1603294127&sr=8-1
As Chicago Marathon was due to be hosted last weekend, this episode is a special edition dedicated to the race.
https://www.chicagomarathon.com/
I’m joined by James also known as Run Rut Run on Instagram and Jodi Fisk who I used to run with at the Redway Runners before she moved to Devon a few years ago. They have both ran Chicago Marathon and shared their experiences with us.
https://www.instagram.com/runrutrun/
https://www.instagram.com/jodi.fisk/
Join us on our new Instagram page The Running Hub Community - https://www.instagram.com/therunninghubcommunity
Jodi mentions how important strength training has been for her improvement and progress. If you didn’t already know, in April we launched The Running Hub which is an online platform to bring together a community of runners but also provide weekly strength training ideas, classes and circuits for you to become a stronger fitter and faster runner. Membership is £24.99 a month with access to all of the weekly classes and the option to catch up if you can’t make the lives ones. We provide weekly training guidance, running advice, Q&As and just general support to help you on your training journey.
www.cleancoachkatie.com/the-running-hub
Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy!!!
In this episode I'm joined by the race directors of the Ultra:5K race series, Andrew and Ken.
The Ultra 5K event has had 4 successful years although the 2020 event was postponed from its original date to the end of August due to Covid-19.
I caught up with the guys so they could share their story and for you to find out why I love this race so much.
We spoke about medals and the difficulty for race organisers to get these right, how they had to adapt the 2020 event to make it safe for runners and what 2021 and beyond holds for the event.
These guys are funny, witty and you'll certainly smile and laugh out loud to this one.
You can find out more information about the event here -
https://ultra5k.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ultra5k
This weekend, on the 4th October, the London Marathon will go ahead in a very different format.
Thousands of runners will be pounding the pavements across the UK in the virtual race for the special 40th event.
The elites will also be running laps around St James’ Park in the first elite only race.
To celebrate this occasion, In this podcast, I’m joined by three marathon runners who have all taken on the one and only London Marathon.
I’m joined by Matt also known as matt runs on instagram, Ashley Fraser, mylondonmarathon who took on her first marathon and first London in 2018 and last Sarah King, a fellow club mate who has done London 4 times so has a wealth of knowledge about the event.
I wanted to share their race experiences and what you can look forward to as London is truly an experience you don’t ever want to forget.
Gaining insight from 3 perspectives will help inspire, engage and inform you on how to experience London in the best way possible.
Having also done London 4 times I want to share with you what a magical event it really is.As always I hope you enjoy, whether you’ve run London, are taking part in the virtual event this weekend, or hope to run it in the future.
This weekend was due to be the 2020 event and I wanted to mark the occasion by speaking to three different individuals about their experiences.
I wanted to share the whole race experience, from the booking process all the way through to crossing that finish line.
Gaining insight from 3 perspectives will help inspire, engage and inform you on how to experience Berlin in the best way possible.
In this episode my guests are James Down, who did Berlin in 2013, one of my clients Jack also know as @thischapruns on instagram and last but not least Dave Hudson a 2.26 marathon runner who I met a few years ago through a mutual friend.
As always I hope you enjoy, whether you’ve run Berlin, were due to run it or plan to in the future. Look out for next weeks episode, a special London Marathon edition.
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Today I’m joined by the one and only Tom Williams, parkrun COO and one host of the podcast Marathon Talk.
Following parkrun’s recent statement I knew I wanted to speak with a guest about the hot topic and planned return.
I saw that Tom was actively posting about parkrun on Twitter one day and thought I’d tweet and ask if he’d like to come onto the podcast.
My Mum has always taught me, if you don’t ask, you don’t get and the worst someone can say is no. Lucky for you and I, Tom said yes! And here we are.
After recording a 2 hour Facebook Live Tom jumped straight onto Zoom with me to answer all of your questions. He initially promised me half hour and I was worried about how I could fit everything into that time.
But as you can tell by the length of the podcast, we were chatting for a lot longer than that and this was definitely one of the most interesting and engaging conversations. I can’t thank Tom enough for taking the time to record this for us.
Despite recent negativity in the media about the current affairs in the UK, we tried to keep the chat positive and lighthearted, as well as wanting to answer some concerns and changes we may see as park runners in the future.
The main message that came from the chat at the end, is very powerful and I hope you can all take on board Tom’s suggestions following on from this.
Today I’m joined by Adam Gibson, Head Coach of Greenlight PT.
Greenlight PT provides group and online coaching for triathletes, which now has turned into a club and community.
I invited Adam onto the podcast to talk about the return of racing and how our runners can get back to racing sensibly and safely, depending on their training volume over the last few months. Some people have been able to train more and unfortunately due to personal circumstances that hasn’t been the case for others. However, do not fear, whatever stage you are at in training, there’s always an approach that will be right for you.
Lockdown has certainly taught us a lot as coaches and we’re both excited for the months ahead.
We also spoke about how to prepare for winter training and what we should be focusing our efforts on in the next few months.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
Today I’m joined by Elliot Hind, who is 1/3 of the team who form the race organisers for the MK5000 PB Special.
A 5000m track race which enables athletes to compete against others gunning for a similar time.
They had a very successful first 2 years on the track, but like everything else, Covid decided to upset their plans for the third event.
Rather than waiting until next year, the guys changed the format and took to the roads to allow athletes to race again.
Elliot discussed how the idea was born, what it took to get it off the ground and how they’ve adapted the track race to the roads and what they had to do to obtain the race licence. We also discussed the future of the event and where he sees it in years to come.
Results Base help me to kick off Series 2!
I got to sit down with Kevin Farmer, the director of Results Base and Heather Charles, who deals with Customer Relations.
Results Base not only provide timing services to race organisers but an online entry system so we can sign up to our favourite runs and event services including bib design, finish archways and now medals!
Their sister company Big Cow Events provides local races within Milton Keynes and are probably most famous with us runners for the Cattle Creep, Autumn Run and Winter Half Marathon.
In this chat, we spoke about the impact of coronavirus on their companies, what they’ve done to survive throughout these times and some exciting exclusives for upcoming events. You won’t want to miss this one!
Welcome to Series 2 of The Running Hub Podcast... the place for runners to discuss all things running!!
In this series we'll be catching up with a variety of race organisers, companies and athletes as we transition back into the 'new normal' of racing.
Releasing every Friday, join us for a new episode of inspiring and informative chat to help you get back to the start line!
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cleancoachkatie@gmail.com
Another corona catch up where we chat to previous guests of the podcast.
It was great to catch up with Matt Bergin (Ep 11) as he has been very busy the last few months setting up his new business - The Performance Team - https://www.performanceteam.co.uk/
I also sat down with my lovely friend Ana (Ep 4) to chat about her journey as we spoke at the beginning of March not knowing what was to come. Although a lot of races in her diary have been cancelled, as normal the ball of energy she is has overcome many hurdles.
Thank you so much for your support since the podcast launched back in February!
We’ll be taking a short break but will be back in August with some new exciting episodes for you in Series 2.
Oh my goodness.. what an absolute delight to be able to chat to my bestest friends about running!!
I’ve been friends with Lynn and Frey since Year 7 and 8 of school, so we’re talking a good 19 or 20 years now.
Lynn has been running for around 4 years now and in this time we’ve ran the Vitality 10,000 together and I also helped her with a plan leading up to a half marathon earlier this year. Since lockdown came around in March, Lynn has used her free time to put all her energy into running and it’s been so lovely to watch her progress and her confidence in her own ability.
Freya has recently completed the couch to 5km app and although Freya has walked a marathon, she would admit she didn’t think she’d be someone to take on running. A few weeks ago, Lynn and I got to run with Freya on her first 5km which was a really special moment in our friendship.
I was so excited to invite these two onto the podcast to talk about their journeys but also share some special memories that running has given us throughout our journeys.
I hope you enjoy this episode as we draw close to the end of series 1. I have some great ideas up my sleeve for series 2 so stay tuned! We will be taking a short break to plan out the next set of guests but promise you it won’t be long.
Thanks for listening and as always, hope you enjoy this chat!
With September drawing closer and time running out, Andy had to make the tough decision to go with his Plan B idea and has come up with the new concept; MK Marathon Reimagined. It was great chat to Andy about how the vision came about as no other race organiser has been yet to provide an option to their runners of this level.
It was interesting to understand what the original Plan A race would have looked like in September with social distancing and was clear it wouldn’t be runners are used. It sounds as Andy and the MK team have put in some really hard work to come up with the best alternative solution.
https://mkmarathon.com/how-it-works/
I thought it would be an interesting idea to invite some previous guests back onto the podcast and catch up with what they've been up to recently.
We caught up with Mark from Ep 5, James from Ep 1, Naomi from Ep 2 and Duncan from Ep 3.
I asked them what they've been up to since March, how the current times may have affected their running, what's been keeping them motivated and what they're looking forward to next! Some great catch ups and really interesting to hear what they've all been doing.
In this episode it's a role reversal. James puts Katie in the hot seat and brings her onto the podcast to talk about her own running journey and answer YOUR questions!
Katie shares her running background, how she got into coaching and she mentions the London Marathon just a few times!!!
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Rudi, owner of the Treatment Lab clinic joined me to share his own running journey and how the clinic has been impacted by current events.
I've been treated by Rudi for over 3 years so trust in everything he does and says!
As a fellow runner, Rudi sees and treat a lot of runners from all over Milton Keynes and as a runner himself can relate to our injuries and setbacks.
Rudi is also part of the dream team that puts together the Sponsored Athlete programme where we sponsor 2 athletes every year on their journey to a spring marathon. The programme is in its 3rd year and this years athletes Mark and Anastasia have previously featured on this episode.
We go on to discuss what future appointments look like in the sports treatment world and what the new 'normal' will look like.
Adam has 447 marathons and ultras to his name and has won more marathons/ultra marathons than anyone else in the UK.
He was only 23 years old when he had reached 100 marathons putting him in the Guinness World Records for being the youngest person in Europe to achieve this. He is also the fastest person to run 10 marathons in 10 days, with an average time of 2 hours 45 minutes. Last year he completed the famous John O’Groats to Lands End Challenge where he ran over 800 miles running from the top to the bottom of the UK.
This year Adam was due to run 20 marathons in 20 days but due to the current climate this has not been possible.
Although Adams achievements are very impressive, he was very modest during our chat. We discussed some of his many achievements but also delved a bit deeper into how his running has changed in recent times.
Welcome to Episode 18 where I had the pleasure of chatting to Anastasia Murphy, also known as @murphyruns on Instagram.
Anastasia is one of our sponsored athletes, where she got the opportunity to work with me, The Treatment Lab and Up Running leading up to Manchester Marathon.
We chatted through her journey into running, her first marathon experience and the different she’s found now that she’s had a coach and the positive impact its had on her running.
Also a part of the Brooks Run Happy Team, we spoke about her goals and if they’ve changed due to the current lockdown and what motivates her to get out the front door to run.
I hope you enjoy this episode whether you’re on a long run, walk or just listening at home.
Welcome to Episode 17 and one I’m sure a few of you will be very interested in!
In this episode I sat down with Andy Hully the race director of the Milton Keynes marathon.
Milton Keynes Marathon first started in 2012 to signify the Olympic year. It’s now turned into a huge event over the last few years with the running community actively getting involved by either running the event, volunteering or spectating. Taking place every May Bank Holiday it’s one of the biggest races on our local calendar.
The Milton Keynes Marathon not only has the main event, but a half marathon, superhero fun run - a 1 mile race for the family, a new 10km race and the famous 5km rocket the day before with a great course for a PB! The MK marathon is iconic due to the fact that you get to finish in the football stadium cheered on by all of your friends and family.
Andy very kindly spoke to me about how the events unfolded in March leaving him with no option to postpone the event until September. with huge uncertainty around Autumn events and a very crowded race calendar I asked Andy to share his thoughts on what he sees mass races looking like in the future.
I hope you enjoy this event and want to thank Andy once again for coming onto the podcast.
Welcome to Episode 16, where I sat down with Andy Raynor also know as the FOD Runner or Forest of Dean Runner.
I met Andy through a mutual friend and over the last few years have had the pleasure of meeting him at various running events and am now able to call him a friend.
Andy is a family man, running his own businesses but a very keen and talented runner. He seems to balance everything so well but also not the sacrifice of something else.
If you know Andy, then you’ll know he’s a man who thoroughly enjoys the trails, loves a trainer review and has his own unique style of training.
Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Andy to chat about his approach to training, how he tackles the long run as he runs 90% of the time between 18-20 miles and his growing YouTube channel. Since we recorded this he’s hit over 5,000 subscribers which is a huge achievement and a lot more than when we first met.
We talk through how relaxing and ignoring the watch has allowed him to achieve a sub 3 hour marathon after a few previous marathon disasters. He’s also run a 36 minute 10km and 77 minute half marathon recently which is incredible as he’s only been running for 5 years!
In episode 14 I get the chance to catch up and chat to Dionne, the manager of the running retail shop Up & Running in Milton Keynes.
For anyone that’s ever had the opportunity of meeting Dionne, you’ll know her passion and love for running and everything kit and trainer related. When we first met I was taken aback by her shoe knowledge and if I ever need advice then I know she’s the lady to go to!
I couldn't think of anyone else to chat to about the various types of trainers, gait analysis, what trainers suit each runner and how Up & Running are managing at this time.
We even got onto to the hot topic of the carbon fibre plates shoes that have shot into the market.
As always I hope you enjoy this episode. Please leave us some love, subscribe and share with any new runners!
You can find Up & Running here - https://upandrunning.co.uk/
Welcome to Episode 13, where I had the pleasure of talking to Badminton Olympic Silver Medallist and World Champion Gail Emms.
The way this chat came about has a small story behind it.
My Dad, who’s one of my biggest fans, saw that Gail Emms had been working with some sports team online and then sent her a message asking if she’d be free to come onto my podcast.
After I slid into her DMs we got chatting and Gail said yes! We had a great chat on the phone beforehand and I shamelessly told her we’d met a few times previously, one at a networking event where she did a talk for female business owners and the other time at the training studio F45 where we’d both taken part in a class. In todays episode Gail takes us through her sporting career, how she used running to improve her Badminton, what running races she’s done in the past including the London Marathon, what lockdown life looks like for her now and as a sports speaker and motivator, how we can all be adapting to make the most of our time and use exercise as a positive and powerful tool.
I really do hope you enjoy this one as Gails energy and enthusiasm was really infectious.
https://gailemms.com/
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In Episode 12, I had the honour of sitting down with Michael McKillop, Irish International Runner and Paralympic Champion three times over.
After discovering at a very young age that he had cerebral palsy, his parents actively encouraged him to live a full and happy life and at the age of 5 received his first pair of spikes. Sounds like he was destined to run as his Dad is a PE Teacher and also his coach. Michael has gone on to have an incredible running career and is now a very decorated athlete. He had an unbeaten streak from 2006 all the way until last year in 2019.
The unique thing about Michael is that he competes as both an able-bodied athlete most of the year but also as a para-athlete. He was the first disabled athlete to represent his country at an IAAF Euro Cross Championships. His main distances are 800m and 1500m.
Michael shared his journey with me where his paralympic journey started in 2005 and went on to win two silver medals at the European championships. At the age of 16 he went on to win his first title and broke the 800m World Record for the first time.
In 2008 Michael went to the Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. He's since had the opportunity to go to two further games and was due to be in Tokyo this year. We chat about the postponement and what that means for his future running career.
You can find Michael on social media @teammckillop
http://www.michaelmckillop.co.uk/
This week I had the pleasure of chatting to Matt Bergin, Bedford and County Runner, Irish and International Athlete and Running Specialist Physiotherapist.
He chatted through his love for the road and refinding love for the track again. His hope and ambitions for future running. His pathway into physiotherapy and how he now balances being an athlete and helping runners at his clinic and how training is now looking due to the current circumstances.
Follow Matt on Instagram - @mattbergs
Witty, Pask & Buckingham - https://www.wpbphysio.co.uk/
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We've recently launched our Running Hub Community which is an online platform helping runners to become #StrongerFitterFaster.
Our online platform aims to bring like minded runners together, providing live online classes every week, support and guidance with training, recipe ideas, accountability and motivation.
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I recently chatted with GB and New Balance athlete Melissa Courtney-Bryant, to chat about her incredible running journey from junior athlete to European Indoor Championship medalist.
After reaching a PB at 14 she hit a plateau which she didn't manage to break until she was 19 at Brunel University.
We spoke about how not qualifying for the World Championships in London spurred her on even more to train harder which led to her bronze at the European Championship in 2017.
She's made a few sacrifices along the way and gambled to make it as a full time athlete.
With a promising career ahead of her and Olympic Dreams she spoke about how she's going to manage her training at this time.
It was an honour to have Melissa on the podcast and I thoroughly enjoyed recording this episode.
You can follow Melissa's journey on Instagram on @melissa1bryant_
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With the uncertainty of when the next race is, James and I thought we'd sit down and chat about what training is looking like for us now and how we aim to stay motivated throughout this period.
Daily life has changed for us both and we talk about how we plan to use our time effectively.
Hope you're all coping with training well! x
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Mizon, Bedford and County Runner to discuss his phenomenal journey and progression through the years.
His journey started around a lake, running 5km as he simply didn't want to pay a joining fee at the gym.
He now has run 14.40 for 5km, 67 minutes over half marathon distance and still wants to go quicker.
His 'keep at it' attitude and determination has seen him progress and we talk through what else has contributed to these times.
As Covid-19 (coronavirus) has hit, it's had a huge impact on health, mental well-being, jobs, the economy but also the spring race calendar for runners.
I took the opportunity to sit down with three lovely ladies who all had Spring Marathons booked and how this will impact their race calendar and training for the rest of the year.
We discuss the emotions, feelings and thought processes in the midst of it all.
Hope you enjoy this bonus episode.
Mark joined me to chat through his running journey, going from a guy who ran in big hoodies in the dark for 10 minutes to tackling an 145 mile race along the Grand Union Canal.
He's part of the 100 marathon club, ran multiple ultras and likes to see how far he challenge and test his body.
We spoke about nutrition and how to prepare for long distance races and also how we then wrote his own book documenting the various challenges he's set himself.
A great chat even though he got attacked slightly by one of my cats Lily.
Run Like Duck - Amazon Book Link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Run-Like-Duck-Mark-Atkinson/dp/1912240319/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=run+like+duck&qid=1583684740&sr=8-1
In episode 4 I had the pleasure of chatting to Chasing Chaplin about her running journey, her love for Ultras, how to overcome injury as she'd had a few to battle and the special instagram community we have.
I loved this chat with Ana as she likes to keep things real and raw and loves to say yes to a challenge.
Can't wait to have her later on in the year to chat through all these mad challenges she's set herself for 2020.
I'm joined by Duncan from DSF Coaching a performance mindset coach to discuss how as runners we can have a 'toolbox' ready of strategies to enhance our running performance.
We chat how being aware of your mindset can affect not only race day but during training too.
I loved chatting to Duncan as we've worked together in the past and I've had such a positive experience.
You can find Duncan Facebook and Instagram on DSF Coaching. His new e-book is now available online www.dsfcoaching.com/shop and listen to his podcast DSF Coaching Conversations on Apple and Spotify.
In episode 2 I sit down with Naomi Avery, a client and now good friend of mine to chat about fundraising and challenges.
In 2018, Naomi took on a year long challenge to raise money for the Milton Keynes Hospital Charity which enabled her to use the funds raised to benefit the ward she works on.
We chatted about the challenge, how she found the fundraising and what challenges we have this year in 2020. Including a few tips to help you out with your fundraising too.
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Kickstarting the podcast with episode 1 where I sit down with James, sub 3 marathon runner to chat about all things marathon training.
It's peak marathon season so what an ideal time to talk about those 26.2 miles!
Join us as we laugh and debate our way through how to train for a marathon and what we'd tell our former running selves.
Hope you enjoy.
Welcome to the Running Hub Podcast. The place for marathon runners to discuss all things running.
In series 1 I'll be chatting to a number of inspirational and motivational guests who will be sharing their stories and top tips to help you during your running journey. We'll discuss a range of topics including training, mindset, injuries, fundraising and getting faster.