Paula's Run Club

This week we’re in Thommo's garden on the hottest day of the year and are joined by Geoff and Susan Wightman - parents to World Champion Jake Wightman - to discuss the joys of running as a family. Plus ’The Honours Board’, advice for running in the heat, a look back at Faith Kipyegon’s 4 minute mile attempt and Thommo channels his inner ‘Gareth from The Office’. New episodes every Monday and you can get in contact at paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk You can watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulasrunpod Instagram - @paulasrunpod X - @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re Back! World Record breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson are back and this time it’s not just about the Marathon. This podcast is for ALL runners. A running community where we come together to share advice, tips, stories and why we love running so much. On this episode: dealing with injuries, London alternatives and can a woman break the 4 minute mile barrier? Get in touch  paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through a crucial stage of marathon training—week seven! They discuss long-run strategies, fuelling for performance, and how to train your gut for marathon day. Paula also shares insights on overcoming illness while training and her fuelling experiments leading up to Tokyo. Plus, expert guest Wendy Rogers breaks down the science behind gels, hydration, and how to avoid the dreaded marathon wall.  Any questions, please email us: hello@paulasrunpod.com Timecodes: 4:25 – How Paula's adjusted her running after illness. 10:00 – The science behind glycogen depletion. 12:06 – Expert Wendy Rogers on Gels & Hydration 25:00 – Why plain water isn’t enough. 35:18 – Should You Use Caffeine Gels? 39:40 – Should you wear your carbon racing shoes in training? (Q&A) This podcast proudly supports Children with Cancer UK - Britain's leading childhood cancer charity supporting families and research since 1988. Sadly ten children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK and it is the biggest cause of death in young people under the age of 15. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4h5SoXU to help the charity succeed in its mission to ensure every child and young person survives cancer. To find out more about Children with Cancer UK and see how else you can get involved or get the support you need please visit https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/ Paula's Marathon Run Club is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production. Exec Produced by James Carpenter and Jon O'Donnell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week 6 of marathon training. For this episode, they're joined by model-turned-impressive runner, Nell McAndrew - who went from running just for fun to clocking a 2:54 marathon! She shares her training secrets, biggest lessons, and how she balanced running with life as a busy mum. Any questions, please email us: hello@paulasrunpod.com Talking Points: 1:50 – The Importance of Timing Long Runs Around Race Day 4:37 – Morning vs. Evening Running – Which is Better? 6:07 – Recovery Tips After Long Runs & Balancing Training Load 8:22 – How Paula Structured Her Marathon Training Week 10:13 – Adapting Training Due to Injury or Illness 13:21 – Knowing When to Push & When to Rest 15:50 – How Nell McAndrew Went from Running for Charity to Breaking 3 Hours 18:04 – How Nell Trained for a Huge Marathon Time Drop 25:38 – Why Nell Trained 100 Miles a Week & Her Speed Work Strategy 34:15 – Listener Q&A: Should You Add Speed Work to Your Training? 39:03 – Listener Q&A: How to Avoid Cramping in the Marathon 42:14 – Listener Q&A: How to Run Back-to-Back Marathons Without Injury This podcast proudly supports Children with Cancer UK - Britain's leading childhood cancer charity supporting families and research since 1988. Sadly ten children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK and it is the biggest cause of death in young people under the age of 15. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4h5SoXU to help the charity succeed in its mission to ensure every child and young person survives cancer. To find out more about Children with Cancer UK and see how else you can get involved or get the support you need please visit https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/ Paula's Marathon Run Club is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production. Exec Produced by James Carpenter and Jon O'Donnell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week 5 of marathon training. For this episode, they're joined by renowned sports physiologist Dr. Andy Jones, who has worked with elite marathoners (including Paula!) and even played a role in the Breaking2 project. Any questions, please email us: hello@paulasrunpod.com Timecodes: 10:15 – Why economy matters more than VO2 Max 14:00 – Should you change your running form? 17:30 – The importance of running faster than marathon pace in training 22:45 – Marathon fuelling strategies & how avoid the hitting the ‘wall’ 28:00 – The Kenyan secret to marathon success 32:40 – How to adapt your training as you age (Listener Q&A) 37:50 – Training for a marathon in a different time zone (Listener Q&A) 42:15 – Keeping your heart rate in check during training runs (Listener Q&A) This podcast proudly supports Children with Cancer UK - Britain's leading childhood cancer charity supporting families and research since 1988. Sadly ten children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK and it is the biggest cause of death in young people under the age of 15. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4h5SoXU to help the charity succeed in its mission to ensure every child and young person survives cancer. To find out more about Children with Cancer UK and see how else you can get involved or get the support you need please visit https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/ Paula's Marathon Run Club is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production. Exec Produced by James Carpenter and Jon O'Donnell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World record-breaking runner, Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian, Chris Thompson guide you through week three of your marathon training, with expert Dr. Georgie Bruinvels. They share the best strategies for recovery, nutrition, and managing the mental and physical stresses of running. From the science behind ice baths to the link between hydration and glycogen replenishment. Plus, discover how hormones impact training, the best ways to stay healthy during winter, and the small daily habits that make a big difference. Any questions, please email us: hello@paulasrunpod.com Timecodes: 1:40 - The importance of letting go of fear in marathon training 5:00 - Dr. Georgie Bruinvels shares top recovery tips 7:52 - Fuelling and sleep: The two pillars of marathon success 12:47 - Self-monitoring tools: Resting heart rate, hydration, and mood 19:04 - Signs of overtraining and how to adjust 22:44 - Nutrition tips to boost immunity and avoid illness 29:19 - How hormones affect training for both men and women 34:00 - Ice baths: When, why, and how they benefit recovery 40:00 - Small habits for sustained training improvements This podcast proudly supports Children with Cancer UK - Britain's leading childhood cancer charity supporting families and research since 1988. Sadly ten children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK and it is the biggest cause of death in young people under the age of 15. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4h5SoXU to help the charity succeed in its mission to ensure every child and young person survives cancer. To find out more about Children with Cancer UK and see how else you can get involved or get the support you need please visit https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/ Paula's Marathon Run Club is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production. Exec Produced by James Carpenter and Jon O'Donnell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World record-breaking runner, Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian and 2010 European 10,000m silver medallist, Chris Thompson guide you through your second week of marathon training, tackling the challenges of winter marathon training. In this episode, they're joined by former middle and long-distance runner, founder of the Brighton Marathon and commentator, Tim Hutchings, to share their tips to stay motivated, especially when facing setbacks. Any questions, please email us: hello@paulasrunpod.com Timecodes: 5:00 - 7:30: Tips for running safely in icy conditions and when to consider cross-training. 10:00 - 12:00: Paula shares her personal marathon mind games and fueling strategies. 14:29 - 15:40: Tim Hutchings on staying motivated and the mental benefits of running. 20:00 - 23:02: Chris' embarrassing race story and the lesson it taught him about perseverance. 30:00 - 32:00: Listener tips and mantras for marathon success. This podcast proudly supports Children with Cancer UK - Britain's leading childhood cancer charity supporting families and research since 1988. Sadly ten children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK and it is the biggest cause of death in young people under the age of 15. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4h5SoXU to help the charity succeed in its mission to ensure every child and young person survives cancer. To find out more about Children with Cancer UK and see how else you can get involved or get the support you need please visit https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/ Paula's Marathon Run Club is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production. Exec Produced by James Carpenter and Jon O'Donnell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Shakeout, more of your listener questions and queries... INCLUDING Trying to explain a downturn in performance, training advice for running multiple marathons and working out the best gels for races. PLUS we of course have the Honours Board where we give you the shout-outs that you, or someone you know, deserve! You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp.   Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk   WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914   Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re onto Week 8 in our Road to London Marathon series and this week we’re joined by a Cycling legend. Our very special guest is Olympic Gold Medalist and Tour de France Winner Geraint Thomas who after retiring from cycling needed a new challenge….. and what better than the London Marathon! A complete novice runner he’s still getting used to ‘running etiquette’, how far to run during training, the problem of hills and the balance between gym and road work. Despite this and being ‘all engine and no chassis’ he’s determined to take on a very tough family Marathon challenge.  Plus tips on dealing with injuries and we check in with Charlotte, our first time Marathon runner, to see how her training is going. AND A reminder we’ve got two great offers for Run Club listeners: Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula⁠ to get started.  Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub  We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday. Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.   EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠⁠⁠   WHATSAPP: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re onto Week 8 in our Road to London Marathon series and this week we’re joined by a cycling legend. Our very special guest is Olympic Gold Medallist and Tour de France Winner Geraint Thomas who after retiring from cycling needed a new challenge….. and what better than the London Marathon! A complete novice runner, he’s still getting used to ‘running etiquette’, how far to run during training, the problem of hills and the balance between gym and road work. Despite this and being ‘all engine and no chassis’ he’s determined to take on a very tough family Marathon challenge.  Plus tips on dealing with injuries and we check in with Charlotte, our first-time Marathon runner, to see how her training is going. AND a reminder we’ve got two great offers for Run Club listeners: Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula⁠ to get started.  Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclubTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday. Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.   EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠⁠⁠   WHATSAPP: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Shakeout, more of your listener questions and queries... INCLUDING how to juggle a VERY busy training schedule with family and races around the world, there's speed sessions advice, an update on a listener's golfers rash and can yoga help sciatica?? We also hear from a listener about their journey with prostate cancer. PLUS we of course have the Honours Board where we give you the shout-outs that you, or someone you know, deserve! You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp. Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk   WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914   Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re onto Week 7 in our Road to London Marathon series and we have a huge, jam packed show for you this week. Our special guest is Callum Hawkins, a proper legend of British Marathon running who has finished 4th twice at The World Athletics Championships and is also a medal winner at European Cross Country Championships. A self confessed ’shoe nerd’ we chat about ’Supershoes’ and how they have changed marathon running, plus dealing with the heat, coping with injuries, the power of mental fortitude and running in a shed with heaters! Also he has some great tips for anyone running London and gives us a hint to his future plans. AND we check in with Harry Judd and his training partner Gab to see how they are coping with Thommo’s training schedule - are things still on track? A reminder we’ve got two great offers for Run Club listeners: Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist. Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula⁠ to get started. Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub   We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday. Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.   EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠⁠⁠   WHATSAPP: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Shakeout, more of your listener questions and queries... INCLUDING The benefits of magnesium, post run recovery and re-fuelling, heart rates, running circuits, how to get back running after surgery and coping with multiple marathons. PLUS we of course have the Honours Board which this week features ‘Girl Power’ and ‘Dude Running’ - and a reminder that it’s never too late to start running! You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp. Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk   WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914   Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Week 6  in our Road to London Marathon series! This week’s guest is Nicola Carragher who’s gone from novice runner to completing marathons across the world - helped by her husband, former Liverpool and England defender Jamie who is often criss-crossing cities on water and refuelling duty.   Nicola’s ‘can do’ attitude to running is remarkable, so if you’re struggling for inspiration to get out for a run we guarantee you’ll be lacing up your trainers and back on the road once you’ve listened to her.  AND we check in with Sophie Raworth to see how her training for London is going - and Thommo can’t resist setting a new challenge for her -  plus the problems of converting kilometres to miles. We’ve got two great offers for Run Club listeners: Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist. Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula⁠ to get started.  Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub   We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday. Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.   EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠⁠⁠   WHATSAPP: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Shakeout, we hear about Paula's ranking after her Six Star Marathons achievements and answer more of your questions.  INCLUDING Should you join a running club if you need help getting back on track after injury and how to deal with nerves ahead of a marathon. We also talk about when to buy those new trainers...  PLUS we of course have the Honours Board where we find out what £2 million and polar bears have in common!  You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp. Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk   WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914   Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Week 5 in our Road to London Marathon series! Comedian, podcast host and runner, Rob Deering joins us to talk running but mainly makes us laugh!  He explains how he can run a marathon and host a podcast at the same time when most people are focussing on just surviving. He tells us his getting-into-running story and how running helps him honour his dad's memory. Music is a huge part of Rob's running story so we talk emotions, inspiration and what gets him round - even when he's doing the Ultras! ALSO, Paula has a new listener challenge so get listening and taking part, Thommo talks nudist beaches and we catch up with our 'Fresher', Charlotte who is in need of the medics after this week! Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist. Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula⁠ to get started.   We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday. Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.   EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠⁠⁠   WHATSAPP: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the weekly Shakeout where we answer all of your burning questions. Also this week - find out why a listener makes Thommo cry! If you'd like to know whether Strides could be the answer to your Sub 4 dreams, whether or not you should start training at week 1 even if you're an advanced runner or if you have burning feet then this is the episode for you! PLUS should you join a running club to improve your times and what pace should you aim for in your long run training? Also, we hear which marathons Paula and Thommo are most proud of in their careers and we of course have the Honours Board. You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp.   Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk   WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914   Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strength and conditioning expert Rich Blagrove joins us this week with tips on how to build those exercises into your week. He discusses the importance of S&C sessions in your marathon training with some invaluable advice about HOW to do it and WHEN to do it! Meanwhile, Thommo has tweaked his calf but is relieved to discover that Paula is back having survived the Bermuda triangle..  it might be something to do with all those RUM stops in her 10k run (photo evidence on the YouTube episode!). We also catch up with McFly's Harry Judd and his training partner Gab Stone after their mega training session by our resident coach Thommo. Good reviews all round (thankfully). PLUS, Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist. Just go to ⁠wildnutrition.com/paula⁠ to get started. We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.  Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube. EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk ⁠⁠⁠ WHATSAPP: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our build up to the London Marathon continues with more of your questions in the weekly Shakeout. This week the topics include advice on positioning yourself within a marathon and mental strategies for running in a pack. Paula and Thommo chat about how to train in the heat, especially if you're wanting to train outside rather than on a treadmill. There's information about how to taper your distance training as you get closer to the big event. And a query about how to deal with long term rest due to injury - what can you do instead? You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp. Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk  WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914 Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our road to London continues with some brilliant advice from Georgie Bruinvels who's an expert in sports physiology. She's got plenty of tips on nutrition, supplements, boosting our immune systems and how to know we're doing the right things. There's also a good discussion about using creatine. She talks to Paula and Thommo about gut health and probiotics and there's a discussion about pelvic floor exercises for women and men...something new for Thommo! And then there's HRV. Heart Rate Variability - what is it and what does it mean? We welcome to the podcast BBC Newsreader Sophie Raworth to talk about her preparation for London - she'll be logging her journey with us for the next 3 months. Her pedigree is top notch having run the leading marathons all over the world. We're also excited to announce we'll be working with Wild Nutrition over the build-up to the London Marathon with some great nutrition advice.  Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist. Just go to ⁠wildnutrition.com/paula⁠ to get started. We also have a message from the British Heart Foundation who are inviting you to take part in some of the UK's most memorable events, including the London Marathon. Every step you take is a step towards hope, progress and keeping hearts beating across the country. There are training plans and fund raising tips too. For more information visit www.bhf.org.uk/events We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode.  EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠⁠⁠  TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices