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

On this week's episode of The Shakeout we're giving out advice on raceday nutrition, running and exercise in the final stages of pregnancy and give our thoughts on how to progress a talented teenager. Thanks again to our new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races, don’t forget to check out our AMAZING offer below.    Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!  Head to ⁠https://highfive.co.uk⁠ to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25  Email, WhatsApp or comment  EMAIL: ⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠ T EXT: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're talking about running and Women's health with expert and gynecologist Dr Nicola Tempest. She'll be dispelling myths about running during periods and talking about what's 'normal'. We asked lots of questions including tips for young girls starting menstruation, changes to their bodies and what it means to have a 'regular' cycle. Lots of advice about supplements, running in pregnancy and will a period stop you getting a PB?!  We've got the Honours Board and our sponsor for it is HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. They want to give you goodies so please get in touch with your nominations. Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 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   EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914  I NSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Shakeout we give tips on building up your long run, trying to get sub-4 hour marathon times, specific female fuelling advice, training in hot conditions for a run in colder weather and famous people from Cheshire! Thanks again to our new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races, don’t forget to check out our AMAZING offer below.    Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!  Head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25  Email, WhatsApp or comment  EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk T EXT: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we’re joined by javelin legend and Paula’s BBC TV Co-commentator Steve Backley. A medalist at World, Olympics, Commonwealth and European Championships, Steve comes from a family of runners and despite describing himself as a ‘failed runner’ he loves running and is a Park Run regular.  He’s got loads of amazing stories from meeting Steve Ovett as a kid, taking on Matt Pinsent and Steve Redgrave at Golf, getting stung by a jellyfish while out running and how a run on a deserted beach led to an amazing - but very random -  family reunion.  Plus we've got news of a Special Shakeout in New York and our first listener Guinness World Record.  We've got the Honours Board and our sponsor for it is HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. They want to give you goodies so please get in touch with your nominations. Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 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   EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paula and Thommo host a very special episode of The Shakeout this week from the HIGH5 headquarters in Brighton as just down the South coast Portsmouth prepares for the Great South Run. The team answer questions from the specially-invited audience covering everything from their childhood inspirations to their coping mechanisms for when they hit the dreaded Wall. You'll hear about Thommo's accident which should have ruled him out of the Olympics until he received some sage advice from his coach and find out how Paula and her husband nearly caused an international incident when a training run went slightly off-map! Plus there's the obvious dad jokes from Thommo as ever. Thanks again to our new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races, don’t forget to check out our AMAZING offer below.   Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 Email, WhatsApp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's title sounds like a horror film but don't worry, it's not a spooky Halloween themed episode! Instead, Paula and Thommo have a fantastic chat with the inspirational Laura Muir - 1500m Legend - Olympic Silver medallist, World bronze medallist and the joint record holder for holding the most gold medals at European indoor Championships! Laura talks about dealing with nerves and her tricks for entering the dark places of running pain! Plus, can she see herself ever fancying running a marathon? We talk about how there must be something in the Scottish water with all their athletics success, whether Femke Bol will succeed as she changes distances and running marathons with your dog! She is a qualified vet you know.... We've got the Honours Board and our sponsor for it is HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. They want to give you goodies so please get in touch with your nominations. Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 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   EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Shakeout we answer your questions on pre-race nerves, calculating your split times, spreading energy and effort across a race, chasing sub 4 hours and more toe chat! Thanks again to our new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races, don’t forget to check out our AMAZING offer below.   Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 Email, WhatsApp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914  I NSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we take a look at the world of Ultra Running in the company of Holly Wootten who recently won the women’s event at the Dragon’s Back Race - considered to be one of the toughest mountain races in the world covering 380 km. In a fascinating interview Holly gives an amazing insight into all the challenges Ultra Runners face from carrying food to planning recovery, dealing with the weather to working out the quickest route. Then there’s also the small matter of the ‘Pain Cave’! Thanks again to our new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races, don’t forget to check out our AMAZING offer below.   Head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other! Email, WhatsApp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we hear from listeners about cadence rates, gym sessions, cold hands, training while pregnant and finding a career in running.  Thanks again to our new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races, don’t forget to check out our AMAZING offer below.   Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other! Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 Email, WhatsApp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914   I NSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a guest we have this week as Jake Wightman joins Paula and Thommo. After coming back from years of injury heartache to take a triumphant 1500m silver at the World Championships in Tokyo, Jake is on top form with Paula & Thommo. Jake is incredibly open about his career so far, from injury turmoil to his split with his Dad as his coach after more than 15 years together. Then there's him proposing to his girlfriend when she agreed to move with him to Manchester. She's a keeper! Jake's chat is funny, honest and incredibly insightful. We hope you'll enjoy it too. We're excited to announce that we have a new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club Honours Board: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 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   EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Plus you can watch full episodes on Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're excited to announce that we have a new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. This is a great fit for us as we LOVE helping you with your questions and this week we assist with concerns about arthritis, illness ruining race prep, IT band pain, juggling family life with marathon training AND one amazing listener is doing 50 marathons in their 50th year! Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other! Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 Email, WhatsApp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paula is back from Tokyo for a wonderful reunion with Thommo and a very special announcement! We have a new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races.  To celebrate this collaboration, this week's interview is with HIGH5's Research & Development Expert, Wendy Rogers, who gives us the low down on the best way to keep HYDRATED. Also, we talk about hormonal shifts in both MEN and WOMEN, the best way for your body to absorb VITAMINS and why your broccoli might not be up to scratch! PLUS The honours Board is back celebrating our fantastic listener achievements.   We LOVE hearing from you so comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other! Email, whatsapp or comment 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  EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Plus you can watch full episodes on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 8 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ where we answer your running questions. This week Paula and Thommo answer questions about dealing with an injury during your Prep, the unique challenges of the New York Marathon, broken toes and when is it right to tackle your first marathon.  We LOVE hearing from you so comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!   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    Email, whatsapp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices