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 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

We couldn't let Paula Radcliffe go to Tokyo without sending you all some bonus material so here's Part 2! Paula and Thommo reflect on an incredible Athletics World Championships and pick their highlights.. although it seems that is a tough one to narrow down! Plus, who did Paula and Steve Cram really think would win the 800m?! 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

A very special guest on this week’s show as Paula gets to sit down and talk to one her running heroes - Joan Benoit Samuelson. A real trailblazer for women’s running, she won the first ever Olympic women’s marathon in Los Angeles in 1984 just 17 days after having knee surgery! A true running legend she also founded the ‘Beach to Beacon 10k’ and triumphed in the Boston and Chicago marathons.  Plus train trouble and the strange tale of Wonder Woman the pacemaker.  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 7 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ where we answer your running questions.   This week Paula and Thommo answer whether it is ok to run longer distances in TRAIL shoes, more toe injury advice and being aware of balancing your hips, WHEN and HOW to attempt your FIRST marathon and should age restrict you?   We also answer questions from listeners with Osteoarthritis and Plantar fasciitis, how FAST should you run your training competitions and how FAR should you run to start marathon training for next year.   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

We couldn't let Paula Radcliffe go to Tokyo without sending you all some bonus material and she has REALLY delivered. Our special guest is Julia Paternain, the surprise bronze medal winner of the Women's Marathon at the World Championships. Julia talks to Paula from inside the Olympic stadium to give you a peek behind the scenes! Plus, listen to Paula and Thommo's reflections on the men's marathon and the epic long-distance races of the past couple of days. 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 T EXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Plus you can watch full episodes on Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second part of our Great North Run Specials, Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson speak to Belgian Olympic medallist Bashir Abdi who just ran in his FIFTH GNR! Bashir talks about his rocky journey since Paris after suffering a serious injury, missing the joy of running, what he loves about the Great North Run, his Olympic travel HICCUP and how to deal with race day stress. PLUS Bashir gives us his predictions for the Athletics World Championship Marathons in Tokyo and will his son beat his own records?!   Paula and Thommo also reflect on their personal Great North experiences and why it’s one of their favourite races. We based ourselves up in Gateshead for this one so make sure to WATCH on YouTube to see our amazing view from Brendan's office! 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 EXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 6 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ where we answer your running questions. This week we discuss perimenopause, Good Samaritan runners, what to do if things go wrong in a race, tips to balance family life & running plus Paula's favourite ice cream flavour! 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

We have THREE special guests for you this week as Paula and Thommo catch up with Great North Run Founding members Brendan Foster and John Caine plus North East Mayor Kim McGuiness tells us about why it's so special running here. Listen for so many great stories from behind the scenes at the run and it's origins. We based ourselves up there so make sure to WATCH on YouTube to see our amazing view from Brendan's office! 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 T EXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 5 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ when we answer your running questions. This week we discuss running trainers, doubling up with Marathons, stride lengths, training on holiday and Thommo’s dodgy toe! 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! And keep an eye on socials for news of a real life Shakeout in Gateshead. 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