The Running Hub (Katie Down)
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| 18 Apr 2025 | Jess Logue - Hub Member Story - 5:51 to 3:29 Marathon Runner | 01:33:53 | |
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'.
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| 10 Apr 2020 | Matt Bergin - Episode 11 - Irish International Runner and Running Physiotherapist | 01:01:33 | |
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.
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| 01 Apr 2021 | Ben Coomber - Performance Nutrition For Runners | 01:12:11 | |
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/ | |||
| 11 Feb 2022 | Lessons We've Learnt as Coaches - Episode 91 | 01:19:34 | |
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.
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| 06 Oct 2023 | Berlin Marathon 2023 - Race Recap - Katie's Experience | 00:59:03 | |
In this episode Coach Katie recaps her experience at the Berlin Marathon 2023. Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986
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| 29 Jan 2021 | James Armstrong & Jodi Fisk - Episode 45 - Working on the front line and managing training | 01:23:57 | |
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 | |||
| 28 May 2020 | Anastasia Murphy - @murphyruns - Episode 18 - Chasing the Sub 4 Goal with a Running Coach | 01:07:57 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Sep 2021 | Preparing For The Marathon Taper - Episode 71 | 00:48:11 | |
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. Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Greenlight PT - Episode 28 - Preparing athletes for racing post lockdown | 01:19:43 | |
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! | |||
| 04 Dec 2020 | Running Hub Members Part 2 - Episode 40 - Online Coaching with Team CCK | 00:48:30 | |
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 | |||
| 08 Mar 2024 | The Taper Phase - Spring Marathon Series 2024 - Episode 199 | 00:57:46 | |
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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| 05 May 2023 | From Injury to Inspiration: Naomi Avery's Journey to Personal Bests | 01:43:40 | |
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'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. You can follow Naomi on her triathlon journey on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/naomiavery/
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| 06 Sep 2024 | Running Kit We Can't Live Without - Our Essentials | 00:48:04 | |
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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| 10 Jul 2020 | Lynn & Freya - Episode 24 - The Best Friends Talk All Things Running! | 01:17:31 | |
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! | |||
| 05 Jun 2020 | Adam 'Tango' Holland - Episode 19 - 447 Marathons/Ultras and Counting! | 01:05:04 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Jan 2024 | Recovery and Injury Prevention Tips for Marathon Training with Rudi from The Treatment Lab | 01:09:53 | |
At the end of 2023 we were joined by our resident physio Rudi Chaplin from The Treatment Lab. 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. You can find more information about The Treatment lab here. You can get access to these live events by joining The Running Hub community for only £19.99 here.
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| 13 Oct 2023 | Berlin Marathon 2023 - Race Recap - James's Experience | 00:50:07 | |
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. Join The Running Hub Community Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 | |||
| 17 Dec 2021 | Samantha Grainger - Marathons, Medals and Early Mornings - Episode 84 | 01:47:08 | |
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's passion is very clear and we hope this all inspires you to be the best runner you can be! | |||
| 21 Sep 2020 | Tom Williams - Episode 29 - The return of parkrun | 01:19:47 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Jun 2020 | Mark, James, Naomi & Duncan - Episode 22 - Corona Catch Up | 01:12:12 | |
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. | |||
| 20 May 2022 | Ask The Coaches Anything - Episode 104 | 01:11:16 | |
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 Social Media Links Fachttps://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ https://www.instagram.com/run_with_coachkatie/ https://www.youtube.com/c/CleanCoachKatie
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| 12 Aug 2022 | Busting Nutrition Myths - Episode 116 | 01:13:10 | |
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:
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| 16 Dec 2022 | WE HAVE SOME NEWS - Episode 134 | 00:59:39 | |
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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| 24 Feb 2023 | How To Train Like Elites - Spending 4 Days at Thanyapura Sports Resort in Phuket, Thailand | 00:56:45 | |
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. Social Media Links
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| 05 Apr 2024 | A Runner's Guide to the London Marathon Course from Start to Finish | 00:58:59 | |
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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| 04 Feb 2022 | Midway Marathon Training Point - Episode 90 | 01:09:51 | |
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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| 07 Jun 2024 | Hosting Our First Running Hub Retreat in Paphos, Cyprus | 00:26:13 | |
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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| 13 Dec 2024 | Navigating the Festive Season | 00:48:39 | |
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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| 24 Nov 2023 | What It Takes To Break 90 Minutes For The Half Marathon - Running Hub Member Stories | 01:05:21 | |
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. If 90 minutes is you're next target, apply for coaching here.
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| 21 Feb 2020 | Naomi Avery - Episode 2 - Fundraising Challenges | 00:56:05 | |
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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| 13 Jan 2023 | Spring Training Block Tips (Half and Full Marathons) | 00:51:26 | |
Are you training for a big race in March, April or May? Then this episode is for you! One of the main takeaways from the episode is plan, prepare, execute! Next week we'll update you more on our travels, we didn't want to boast too much about the warmer weather just yet... Social Media Links
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| 05 Aug 2022 | James Recaps His Track Season - Episode 115 | 00:47:41 | |
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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| 04 Jun 2021 | Thames Path 100 Finishers - Matt Clements and Jennifer Sangster - Episode 63 | 01:24:27 | |
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. | |||
| 31 Jan 2025 | The 'Sunday' Long Run & How To Perfect It - Strategies for Race Day Success | 00:56:39 | |
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. Purchase our new Strength Guide Here. Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - May 2025, Paphos, Cyprus. Join The Running Hub Community
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| 20 Mar 2020 | Ana, Naomi & Sammy - Episode 6 - The Impact of Coronavirus on Race Calendars | 00:44:18 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | The Best Last Race of The Year - The 10th Edition of the Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon | 00:56:47 | |
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: https://mkwinterhalf.com/ - REGISTER HERE! The Winter Half Course - YouTube Video
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| 06 Nov 2020 | Ellie-May Brooks - Episode 36 - Boston Marathon | 01:02:55 | |
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!
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| 14 May 2021 | MK3000 PB Special - Racing on the Track in Milton Keynes | 01:01:33 | |
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/
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| 09 Jul 2021 | Carla Knighton @carlamoves - Life would be boring without challenges - Episode 67 | 01:18:42 | |
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!! | |||
| 30 Jul 2021 | Types Of Training Runs | 00:50:38 | |
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! | |||
| 13 May 2022 | Milton Keynes Marathon Recap - Episode 103 | 00:58:10 | |
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.
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| 01 Dec 2023 | Heading into Valencia Marathon Race Week - What is Carb Loading? | 01:05:45 | |
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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| 14 Jul 2023 | Preparing For Race Day - You, Mind & Body | 01:00:27 | |
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. Social Media Links Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/
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| 05 Mar 2021 | Katie and James - What does #StrongerFitterFaster mean? And discussing the road map for races. | 00:36:09 | |
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 | |||
| 29 Aug 2020 | The Running Hub Podcast Trailer - Series 2 | 00:01:48 | |
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.
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| 11 Nov 2022 | Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend May 2023 - Exciting Changes with Andy Hully | 01:16:47 | |
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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| 29 Apr 2022 | How To Become A Stronger Runner by Strength & Cross Training - Episode 101 | 01:01:22 | |
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.
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| 02 Sep 2022 | How To Taper For Your Marathon | 01:07:23 | |
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. New Balance Kit -
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| 11 Oct 2024 | Reflecting on Your Training Block - Chicago Marathon Edition | 00:56:27 | |
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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| 04 Aug 2023 | Training at Altitude - Advantages and Disadvantages | 00:43:45 | |
In this weeks episode we discuss altitude training. What it is?
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| 20 Jan 2023 | Running in Thailand - Our Experience, Routes & Our First Race | 00:56:35 | |
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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| 14 Oct 2022 | Running Your First Ultra Marathon - Trail Running Q&A with Wild Ginger Running | 01:41:51 | |
Today we’re joined by Claire Maxted, who you may also know as Wild Ginger Running. 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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| 22 Sep 2023 | Berlin Marathon Race Week Preparation | 00:35:27 | |
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. Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Planning Your Race Calendar For 2025 | 00:41:16 | |
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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| 24 May 2024 | Things We Wish We Knew When We Started Running | 00:57:36 | |
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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| 13 Nov 2020 | James and Katie - Episode 37 - New York Marathon | 01:01:38 | |
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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| 18 Feb 2022 | How To Improve Your 5km - Battersea 5km - Episode 92 | 01:27:13 | |
Recently a group of The Running Hub headed down to Battersea Park to do the 5km and 10km events with RunThroughUK.
This will be relevant to help you improve your speed and time over the 5km distance and also for parkrun.
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| 07 Jul 2023 | Spring 2024 Marathons - You're in the London Marathon Ballot - What's Next? | 01:04:04 | |
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. London Marathon Research Questionnaire
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| 21 Jul 2023 | Ultra Marathon Training with Chris Brookman - Tips For Taking On Your First Ultra | 01:23:33 | |
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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| 21 Jun 2024 | James' Marathon Journey - Lessons from 12 Marathons | 01:24:34 | |
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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| 15 Sep 2023 | Catching up with Coach Sam & The Taper Madness Begins! | 00:55:46 | |
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. If you'd like to take advantage of Sam's 50% off your first month of coaching - find some more information here.
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| 03 Apr 2020 | Melissa Courtney-Bryant - Episode 9 - What training is like for a GB & New Balance Athlete | 00:50:14 | |
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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| 12 May 2023 | Finding Your Post-Marathon Purpose: Overcoming the Blues and Setting New Goals | 00:57:22 | |
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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| 19 Jun 2020 | Clean Coach Katie - Episode 21 - James Puts Katie In The Hot Seat | 01:00:09 | |
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!!! www.cleancoachkatie.com | |||
| 18 Jun 2021 | An Introduction To Coach James | 00:57:56 | |
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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| 03 Feb 2023 | How To Get Close To Your Half Marathon PB (Again) - The Coaches Take on Khon Kaen Half Marathon | 00:48:56 | |
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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| 06 Jan 2023 | Setting Out Your Race Calendar for 2023 - Episode 137 | 00:42:19 | |
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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| 21 Mar 2025 | Tokyo Marathon 2025 - Hub Member Stories with Donncha and Susan | 02:00:10 | |
In this weeks episode we're joined by 2 of our Running Hub community to share their recent experiences of the Tokyo Marathon. Full of tips, tricks and lovely stories we hope you enjoy this episode.
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| 21 Jan 2022 | Half Marathon Training - Episode 88 | 01:21:30 | |
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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| 15 Apr 2022 | How To Best Prepare For Marathon Training - Episode 99 | 01:02:52 | |
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!
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| 07 Feb 2025 | Try Tri - An Introduction to Triathlon with The Running Hub | 00:44:35 | |
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. Join The Running Hub Community
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| 08 Nov 2024 | Running 7 Marathons in 7 Days for Brain Tumour Research - Alex Trivino | 01:13:02 | |
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. Thanks Alex for sharing your story and you can donate here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/alex-trivino-1711997398362
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| 14 Feb 2020 | James Down - Episode 1 - Marathon Training | 00:33:00 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Jan 2021 | 2021 Catch up with James and Katie - Episode 43 | 00:41:58 | |
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.
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| 18 Dec 2020 | Recap and Reflection on 2020 - Episode 42 | 00:37:25 | |
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! | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | Welcoming a New Coach to the Coaching Team | 01:05:31 | |
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 Social Media Links Running Training Plans and Online Coaching | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | The Power of Interval Training for Runners - How To Get Faster! | 01:12:02 | |
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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| 23 Apr 2021 | Lucy Harfield - RunThrough UK - Episode 57 | 01:32:06 | |
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
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| 07 Jan 2022 | Setting Goals for 2022 - Episode 86 | 00:54:46 | |
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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| 12 Mar 2021 | Becky Lyne - 800m European Bronze Medalist & GRACE-full Running - Episode 51 | 01:22:43 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | Charlotte Ellis - Chasing Her Paralympic Dream at Manchester Marathon | 01:18:23 | |
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.
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| 16 Jul 2021 | Dan Cogswell - the_marathon_dan - Opening up about mental health - Episode 68 | 01:24:34 | |
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 | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Balancing Work, Family, and Running - Training Tips for Maximising Your Training around Busy Lifestyles | 01:09:39 | |
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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| 01 May 2020 | Dionne Suppiah - Episode 14 - Trainer Expert at Up & Running | 00:49:22 | |
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!
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| 29 Nov 2020 | Running Hub Members - Episode 39 - The Power of Community | 01:15:46 | |
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
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| 17 May 2024 | How To Get Faster This Summer - Transitioning from Winter to Summer Training | 01:14:43 | |
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:
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| 04 Apr 2025 | The Taper Phase of Marathon Training | 00:54:43 | |
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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| 05 Jan 2024 | Run Your Year: Striding into 2024 on a Positive Note | 00:43:17 | |
Our first episode of 2024 all the way from Bangkok, Thailand. 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! Join The Running Hub Community & The 101 of Marathon Training Course
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| 01 Mar 2024 | What is the Peak Phase in Marathon Training? | 00:54:22 | |
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. We have more on the taper in our Marathon 101 course in The Running Hub membership. Join Here.
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| 08 Apr 2022 | Marathon Season Has Begun & Our Paris Marathon Recap - Episode 98 | 01:04:08 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Dec 2021 | Recap and Reflection on 2021 - Episode 85 | 00:53:20 | |
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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| 26 Mar 2021 | Battling Mindset Through Training - Coach Katie and James - Episode 53 | 00:52:03 | |
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.
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| 20 Sep 2024 | How To Taper for your Marathon | 00:50:44 | |
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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| 02 Jun 2023 | Berlin Build Up Series - How The Running Hub Coaches Are Training For Their Next Marathons | 00:56:38 | |
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. Sign up to our free marathon workshop here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-run-your-best-marathon-tips-for-peak-performance-on-race-day-tickets-636091164797 Join the Marathon Academy starting on 19th June - https://therunninghub.co.uk/the-marathon-academy/ Join The Running Hub Plus+ https://the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/the-running-hub-plus Running Training Plans and Online Coaching Enquiries Social Media Links
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| 25 Mar 2022 | What's Next After Your Marathon & What's Next For Us - Episode 97 | 00:42:31 | |
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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| 07 Mar 2025 | How To Prepare For Your Half Marathon - Cambridge Half Marathon Race Week | 00:59:12 | |
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:
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| 30 Sep 2022 | Mr & Mrs Down Catch Up - Married Life, GNR and London Marathon | 00:48:51 | |
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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| 28 Feb 2025 | Ecoswash - How To Look After Your Activewear! | 01:29:30 | |
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 Join The Running Hub Community
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| 28 Jan 2022 | The Power of parkrun - Episode 89 | 01:13:49 | |
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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| 12 Jun 2020 | Rudi Chaplin - Episode 20 - Sports Rehabilitator at The Treatment Lab | 00:56:08 | |
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. | |||