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#173: Set up your summer and autumn training with the 'pyramid of training importance'
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May 27, 2026 |
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#172: Running a marathon following a brain tumour and the benefits of massage with 'The Running Rules' client Georgia Sherwood
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May 19, 2026 |
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#171: What training and nutrition changes worked and what didn't in my last marathon cycle
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May 12, 2026 |
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#170: What just happened?! What it was like to be the official 3:15 pacer at the Belfast Marathon!
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May 05, 2026 |
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#169: 2:54 at 55 - John McDonnell, marathoner and running coach on recovering from stroke and running faster as a masters athlete
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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#168: The Manchester marathon full recap!
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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#167: 'Couch to Coached' podcast co-host Rob Sillito on marathons, mental health and podcasting
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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#166: The challenges of tapers, holidays and running two marathons close together
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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#165: Tracey Atkinson author of 'The Diary of a Mum on the Run', co-founder of NI Rave Run and 2:55 marathoner on a year long challenge: 12 races in 12 months in 12 countries
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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#164: The full Rome marathon recap! Pizza, pacing and PBs with my brothers on the cobbles and riverside of Rome
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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#163: Dawn Blain - Training for and running a 12 minute PB at the Tokyo marathon with a 3:08
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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#162: 5 mental pitfalls to avoid in a marathon training cycle including bad sessions / races, comparison syndrome and not feeling ready
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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#161: Operation Ironwoman with Emily Bond - from leg surgery to tackling every UK Ironman race in one season
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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#160: The Ladds take on Rome - catching up with brothers Jonny and Phil on training for marathons with a busy lifestyle
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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#159: Simple everyday fuelling for runners - what to pay attention to and how to avoid overwhelm
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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#158: Why do we run? - A deep dive into physical and mental health, challenges and inspiration
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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#157: You're not too old yet! Shutting out the narrative that you are past your best
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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#156: How to create an effective marathon fuelling plan - what you need, why and how much
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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#155: How to build confidence for your next big race using mindset, training and smaller races
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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#154: 5 tweaks I'm making to my training schedule to push my marathon time down in 2026
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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#153: Why a marathon is more than doubly harder than a half marathon and what you can do to prepare yourself
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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#152: The Running Rules review of 2025 and a look forward to 2026 with tips to have your best running year
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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#151: Merry Christmas and a thank you for your support in 2025 plus holiday running
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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#150: 2:33 marathoner and coach Nick Weston on getting faster as a masters runner, chronic underfuelling and keeping showing up
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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#149: The NI running show preview with event director Oonagh Cattigan
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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#148: Seeley Cup 10k race recap and takeaways and why having a race on the calendar focuses the mind
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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#147: Nailing the basics of recovery to stay motivated and injury and sickness free
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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#146: Gear, shoes and nutrition to look out for on Black Friday deals on the run up to Christmas!
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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#145: A year of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) - celebrating my 'diaversary' and the lessons I've learnt about myself and running
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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#144: The full New York city marathon and Puma project3 weekend and race recap!
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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#143: New York marathon preview plus how to prepare for and recover from a big bucket list race
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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#142: Choosing your next marathon and some of the recent marathon 'controversies' from Dublin, Paris and Cape Town
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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#141: Tapering, uncertainty and flow activities - 3 weeks to New York marathon
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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#140: Q+A on marathon breaks, shoe lineups, carb snacks for travelling, XC spikes and tune up races!
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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#139: The art and science of race pacing and a look back at a rare 10k race win at the weekend
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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#138: Making changes to your marathon preparation and an update on the Puma Project3
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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#137: Half marathon episode! Ratoath HM recap, Belfast HM preview and tips for first time half marathoners
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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#136: 5 things you can do today to improve in your next marathon!
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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#135: GRC Coastal 5k review and the pros and cons of running races
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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#134: Preparing for New York marathon and a peek inside the Puma Project3!
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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#133: Linda Harley - parkrun tourism, blogging and closing in on 400 parkruns
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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#132: Mallusk 5 mile road race recap - how a challenging course can give you a different focus and push you on
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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#131: Why protein is so important for runners, how much we need and where to get it from
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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#130: 7 questions to ask yourself if you are struggling with a dip in form or confidence
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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#129: How I ran a marathon PB 6 months after my type 1 diabetes diagnosis and how you can overcome a challenge too
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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#128: 2:44 marathoner and coach Andrew McCrea on big marathon breakthroughs, the Puma Project3 and pacing
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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#127: Representing Northern Ireland Masters at the Great North 10k in Newcastle upon Tyne!
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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#126: Training partners Lee O'Boyle and Micky McAuley on tackling Europe's mountain ultra marathons
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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#125: Top 10 marathon mastery tips - what are the most important things to focus on for your next marathon?
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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#124: Flukes and blips - how much does one performance affect the next races?
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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#123: Proper day to day fuelling for your running
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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#122: Belief - why is it important, where does it come from and how do we improve it?
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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#121: The 10k episode! Why you should race a 10k, what makes them challenging and how to train and execute them
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May 27, 2025 |
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#120: 5 things to nail down at the start of a new training cycle
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May 20, 2025 |
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#119: 5 tweaks to training that could have a huge impact on your race results
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May 14, 2025 |
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#118: Belfast marathon recap - the full story of running a marathon PB 6 months after my T1 diabetes diagnosis
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May 06, 2025 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 11 - Diagnosis to marathon - Race time!
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May 02, 2025 |
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#117: How to reflect objectively on a marathon good or bad and how to plan what to race next
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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#116: The biggest day of marathon running in the UK - London and Manchester marathon previews
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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#115: Q+A covering carbon shoes, marathon targets, long run pacing, missing races, gels and supplements
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 10 - Diagnosis to marathon - Taper tiredness
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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#114: Hydration deep dive - water, electrolytes, sweat testing, products and logistics
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 9 - Diagnosis to marathon - Doubts, niggles and loops
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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#113: Getting through the marathon 'hump' weeks and navigating the taper
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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#112: Perfect pacing - how to work out what time to go for and turn that plan into reality
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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#111: Cutting through the noise - Garmin race predictors, weekly mileage and Strava envy
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 8 - Diagnosis to marathon - Home advantage
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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#110: Race recap - the Bohermeen half marathon - with plenty of takeaways!
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 7 - Diagnosis to marathon - The first real test
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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#109: Breaking down the marathon wall - what is it and how do we avoid it?
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 6 - Diagnosis to marathon - Progress despite uncertainty
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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#108: Favourite sessions in a marathon training cycle and how to judge your marathon pace
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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#107: How to make the most of running on your holiday and when to scale back
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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#106: Dealing with a life changing scenario 3 months on - how to make the best of your running through a challenge
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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#105: Second birthday episode! The moments that have changed my running trajectory
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 5 - Diagnosis to marathon - A glimmer at the end of the tunnel
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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#104: Bulletproof yourself from injury by preparing for it when you are fit!
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 4 - Diagnosis to marathon - An imperfect storm
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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#103: How to upscale your race nutrition to finish marathons and half marathons stronger
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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#102: Getting started on your marathon journey or things you may have forgotten
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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#101: The challenges of winter training - sickness and bad weather
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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#100: Jonny Mellor - Marathon inspiration and insights from an elite 2:09 marathoner and coach
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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#99: The Running Rules review of 2024 and preview of 2025!
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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#98: How to run your next marathon faster - Avoiding the 4 biggest mistakes
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 3 - Diagnosis to marathon - Benchmark your progress
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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#97: Muscle cramps - the biggest pain of marathon running! What they are and what we can do about them
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 2 - Diagnosis to marathon - Learning to let go of control
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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#96: All about triathlon with Neil McCready - 2x iron man finisher and world triathlon coach
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 4 part 1 - The new highs and lows of running - diagnosis to marathon
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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#95: Physio Joanne Patterson on moving to Australia, strength training and bone stress injuries
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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#94: Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes - how I found out and what it means for life and running
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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#93: What to do when the goalposts move on a challenge - my reflection on Sydney being added to the world majors
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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#92: How to keep stress in check to protect your body and running - foundations part 2
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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#91: The foundations of running success part 1 - your support network and inner circle
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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#90: 10 takeaways from Chicago marathon to help you in your next big race!
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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#89: The full Chicago marathon recap - a deep dish of experiences!
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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BONUS episode: The night before Chicago marathon
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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#88: Planning the perfect race - what to think about for big races and how far in advance to do it
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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#87: Superchargers and hygiene factors - what we should be striving for in running and racing
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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#86: Navigating the ups and downs of training and racing
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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#85: Global business owner Deepak Shukla on racing 100 miles and training for 200 miles
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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#84: What are you listening to on your runs and what is best for training and races?
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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#83: 7 reasons why you will perform better on race day than in training
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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#82: How to stay mentally strong during training and races with Dr Erin Ayala
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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#81: Supplement savvy - what runners should know when considering supplementation
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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#80: The experience of running the Olympic marathon - full race and weekend recap
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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BONUS episode: Preview of my Marathon Pour Tous at the Paris Olympics
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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#79: 10 years since I lost my Mum and how it changed my life and running
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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#78: VO2 max and lactate threshold explained and is it worth getting properly tested?
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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#77: Preview of the olympic running events and my own participation at the marathon pour tous in Paris
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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#76: The rhythm of running - Cadence and stride length demystified
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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#75: The Runner's Guide to Racing: Why, when, and how to compete
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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#74: How to be your own running coach following The Running Rules training principles
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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#73: Heat hacks: Hydration and running in hot and humid weather
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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#72: Finding your sole mate: A guide to running shoes
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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#71: From couch to 5k to Bob Graham finisher with running coach and mountain guide Jenny Bushell
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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BONUS episode - CS Lewis 5 mile race recap and lessons
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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#70: 3:29 marathoner Dawn Blain on how she took 35 minutes off her marathon time in one year
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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#69: A recap on my first track 5k, a PB after 9 years for Louise and takeaways for training
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May 28, 2024 |
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#68: Why are you doing this?! Getting through tough situations by focusing on why you are doing it
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May 21, 2024 |
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#67: Unlocking marathon potential: Philip Ladd's 15 minute marathon PB breakthrough at the 11th attempt
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May 14, 2024 |
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#66: Vitamins and minerals for runners with Kyra Collins, marathoner, nutritionist and podcaster
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May 07, 2024 |
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#65: The power of recovery and why it is critical to your success
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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#64: Fast forward - The top 5 ways to become a faster runner
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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#63: Manchester marathon recap and reflections - how a tough physical and mental challenge really feels
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 12 - Final preparations - my training for Manchester marathon
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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#62: How the vegetarian diet has worked for me and how you can find a diet that helps you become stronger and more energised
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 11 - Rehabbing through the taper - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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#61: London marathon and pacing with 3 hour pacer and 2:35 marathoner Marty Rea
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 10 - Injury strikes and adds a different perspective - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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#60: Watch what's on your wrist - how to get the most out of your running watch
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 9 - How to respond when the going gets tough - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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#59: Inspiration, motivation and dedication - which will get you started, keep you going and keep you improving?
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 8 - Confidence from time on feet and marathon paced tempos - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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#58: Mary Slocum - World half marathon champion, Irish record holder and 3:07 marathoner on running fast in her sixties
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 7 - Long tempos and super shoes - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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#57: Carlingford half marathon recap and how to move on from a good or bad race
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 6 - Getting back to racing at Carlingford half marathon - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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#56: What's the buzz about caffeine? Unpacking the benefits and drawbacks for runners
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 5 - Cumulative fatigue - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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#55: The power of now: overcoming regret and procrastination in running
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 4 - Training on holiday - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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#54: 7 reasons why the half marathon is the BEST race distance!
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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#53: How to nail your nutrition for the marathon + first year anniversary giveaway!
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 3 - Adapting the plan - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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#52: Plant-powered perspectives with Neema Black, the non-judgemental vegan
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 2 - Getting back to some pace - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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#51: Busting running and injury myths with online physiotherapist and running coach Brodie Sharpe
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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BONUS mini series 3 part 1 - Covid and bad weather - Inside story to my marathon preparation
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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#50: The marathon formula - cracking the code on training, nutrition and mindset
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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#49: Non-runner to Berlin marathon finisher within a year with The Running Rules client Ameesh Shah!
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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#48: Norman Mawhinney on how he became British, Irish and World marathon champion in 2023 at the age of 65
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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#47: Starting 2024 the right way - 5 new year's resolutions for your running
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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#46: The Running Rules Christmas Special - what running gifts, wisdom and jokes could you get from a Christmas cracker?
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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#45: Staying strong, healthy and fast later in life with running coach and international masters athlete Jacqui Maxwell
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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#44: The 5k formula - a blueprint for a peak performance in your next 5k
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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#43: Strength endurance and speed through nutrition for runners - a deep dive into macronutrients
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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#42: What are nutrients and why are they important for runners? (Nutrition 201)
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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#41: The full story and reflections on my first international race!
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series 2 part 4 - My journey to the International Masters XC
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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#40: How to decide on your running goals for 2024 and beyond
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series 2 part 3 - My journey to the International Masters XC
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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#39: Strength for runners 101 with running strength coach Ollie McCarthy
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series 2 part 2 - My journey to the International XC
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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BONUS - How to run your next race the best yet!
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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#38: Chasing the 6 stars - all you need to know about the world major marathons
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series 2 part 1 - My journey to the International XC
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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#37: Level up your training - 5 undervalued workouts you should be including regularly in your training
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series part 6 - My road to the NI Masters XC Trials
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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#36: Preparation, pacing and PBs: How to execute the perfect marathon
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series part 5 - My road to the NI Masters XC Trials
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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#35: Embracing the muck: Everything you need to know about XC (cross country)
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series part 4 - My road to the NI Masters XC Trials
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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#34: Coming back stronger physically and mentally from injuries with musculo-skeletal therapist and performance coach Chris Kitson
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series part 3 - My road to the NI Masters XC Trials
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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#33: How running slower can help you to get faster
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series part 2 - My road to the NI Masters XC Trials
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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#32: My 5 biggest race disasters (and why I still thought I didn't need a coach!)
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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BONUS mini series part 1 - My road to the NI Masters XC Trials
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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#31: How to prepare for and thrive during the menopause transition with nutrition & women’s wellness coach Erica Boys
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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#30: 4 years older and 4 minutes faster in the half marathon with very special guest Louise Ladd
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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#29: Rediscovering your running mojo: how to overcome lack of motivation, self doubt and expectations to keep happy, focused and progressing
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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#28: The Runners Nutrition Playbook: A Nutrition Q&A for Long-Distance Runners
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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#27: The Road to Success - Gillian McCrory on the journey from 28 minute parkrunner to second at the Belfast marathon in 2:52!
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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#26: Is running good for weight loss and is weight loss good for running?
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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#25: CBT practitioner and award winning nutritionist Sarah Lacey on mindset for getting started, building confidence, habit building and embracing the suck!
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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#24: The 24in24 challenge and how it can teach us to believe we can achieve more
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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#23: The pros and cons of run coaching vs a free training plan
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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#22: Jenny Bushell on planning and running an epic ultra challenge - the Cumbria Way
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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#21: Former Running Rules client Benny McGeown on running his fastest marathon at 53, 11 years after his first marathon!
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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#20: Taking on new running challenges with a busy schedule with Helen Geering of Take Flight Nutrition
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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#19: Supporting kids' running with coach Tori Williams
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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#18: Jargon busting session types
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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#17: 5 mental hacks for tough sessions and races
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May 30, 2023 |
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#16: Running injuries with physiotherapist Joanne Patterson
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May 23, 2023 |
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#15: Nutrition 101 for runners
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May 16, 2023 |
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#14: The 5k episode - from C25k to parkrun to races - how to get started and how to improve
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May 09, 2023 |
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#13: To marathon or not to marathon - how to prepare for your next challenge
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May 02, 2023 |
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#12: Ultra marathons with guest Dr Jonny Ladd
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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#11: The Full Boston Marathon Experience!
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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#10: Spring Marathons Preview
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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#9: What is the taper? And 7 ways to avoid maranoia!
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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#8: My favourite and least favourite race distances!
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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#7: Pace, heart rate and effort - what you should track when and why
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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#6: Everything you need to know (and more) about energy gels
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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#5: Racing a half marathon in your marathon build up
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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#4: 7 ways to make running on holiday easier and more productive
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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#3: 10 lessons from my 10 marathons
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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#2: Who is 'The Running Rules'? What 20 years of running can teach us.
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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#1: What are the rules of running?
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Feb 07, 2023 |