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

Paula and Thommo's pre-Christmas shakeout answers your running questions and reveals a quirky injury Paula picked up just before a world record breaking run. There's a fair amount of marathon talk, including dealing with the mental aspect of setbacks and decline. One of the community is pondering running the Manchester and London marathons, which are within a week of each other. Family and friends are telling him not to do it, but Paula and Thommo put an alternative view. There's also a question about breathing exercises and using a chest heart rate monitor. We'd love to get your questions and comments - contact details below. Thanks to our sponsor HIGH5 for Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout. HIGH5 are sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. Don't forget our special offer - details below. Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running marathons, half marathons, 10k, 5k or just a job. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how best to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https:\\highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% with the code PAULA25 You can get in touch with us by email, whatsapp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk Whatsapp: +447564747914 Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest is Ricky Wilson, the front man of the Kaiser Chiefs. It's a lot of fun as he talks about his love of running and his disastrous marathon. Ricky tells Paula and Thommo about his London marathon experience - he finished the course in over 5 days...after collapsing at mile 24 on the day of the event. Now Ricky runs for himself, every day, to give himself headspace...but it's also inspired some lyrics. He reveals he likes to run before he performs on stage and he loves the feeling it gives him. Ricky also loves running whilst touring with the Kaiser Chiefs and happily wandering off track in foreign cities. 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 EMAIL: ⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠⁠ TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paula and Thommo are back on the South Coast with our sponsors HIGH 5 in Brighton. Any more south and they'd be in the sea! They're answering questions from our invited audience covering the best ways to stay hydrated; the reasons layering your running gear is good...but also bad; and how to take 20 minutues off your PB. Plus we'll look at the best ways to approach your first marathon if it's 3 months away and you're petrified! We'd love to get your questions and comments - contact details below. Thanks to our sponsor HIGH5 for Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout. HIGH5 are sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. Don't forget our special offer - details below. Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running marathons, half marathons, 10k, 5k or just a job. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how best to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https:\\highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% with the code PAULA25 You can get in touch with us by email, whatsapp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk Whatsapp: +447564747914 Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been great to have Innes FitzGerald chat with us ahead of the European Cross Country Championships. She's part of the new generation of British Athletes going for a third success title in the under 20's race. Innes talks about her rise from finishing way back in the pack(176th) in the English Schools Championships to where she is now. Her career has moved quickly under the guidance of Jo and Gavin Pavey. She's had a breakthrough season posting a qualifying time in the London Diamond League to make the GB team for the World championships in Tokyo. Innes gives a refreshing take on competing at the start of what hopefully will be a long and successful career. We've got our regular Honours Board from out sponsors HIGH5, the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. They want to give you goodies! So get your nominations to us EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914 INSTRAGRAM: @paulasrunclub And get 25% off HIGH 5 products with our exclusive Run Club discount. Head to https://highfive.co.uk and use the code PAULA25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Shakeout Paula and Thommo are answering more of your running questions. There's a great one from a 30 year old runner who's come up with the 3 F's weekly approach. Something fun, something fast and something far! We love this. And there's advice on pacing a first marathon. One of our club members, who has a gastric sleeve has just done his first half marathon and wants to get advice on carb-loading and fueling as he aims for his first full marathon. There's also a question about avoiding toilet stops on long runs - and how this is stopping one listener posting quicker times. Paula's got a word on coffee and why hydration is still important in winter conditions! We'd love to get your questions and comments - contact details below! Thanks to our sponsor HIGH5 for Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout. HIGH5 are sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. Don't forget our special offer - details below. Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running marathons, half marathons, 10k, 5k or just a job. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how best to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https:\\highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% with the code PAULA25 You can get in touch with us by email, whatsapp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk Whatsapp: +447564747914 Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back in Rutland for the second podcast recorded in front of a live audience at the Steve Cram training camp. Today we hear from breathing expert Jane Tarrant and Nick Hardy, running shoe guru. Paula and Thommo question Nick about the carbon plate revolution and the science behind it. He explains the difference they can make to runners of all standards. Jane speaks passionately about breathing. She tells Paula and Thommo how it can be used for performance and recovery - pre-race, post-race and on a run. There's also an interesting discussion on taping up the mouth. 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 EMAIL: ⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠⁠ TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Shakeout Paula and Thommo are giving out advice to a listener who's getting frustrated at not being able to run faster! Paula prefers quality over quantity when it comes to training. A 45 year old mum also asks about times! She wants to repeat a sub 3 hour marathon but worries she won't be able to break that barrier again. Whilst Thommo struggles to say 'let your race weight find you rather than you chase your race weight'....good advice in a tongue twister. Another mum, who's breastfeeding, wants advice about losing weight in the future to help impove her performances. There are tips on how to change marathon preparation plans and how best to run a cross country race. Thanks to our sponsor HIGH5 for Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout. HIGH5 are sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. Don't forget our special offer - details below. Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running marathons, half marathons, 10k, 5k or just a job. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how best to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https:\\highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% with the code PAULA25 You can get in touch with us by email, whatsapp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk Whatsapp: +447564747914 Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're joined by British running legend Steve Cram in an episode recorded in front of a live audience at one of his running training camps in Rutland. Steve sets the scene by talking about how he gets inspired byseeing runners of all abilities coming together and hearing their motivations. He then takes wide-ranging questions from the audience - from pre-race superstitions to tips for preparation. They discus the pace of slow runs, training plans and what they did in training in the past which they now think was a waste of time! 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 EMAIL: ⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠ TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Shakeout we've got some great racing and training advice. Paula's asked how she managed to combine daily family life with running two marathons. And both Thommo and Paula give some heartfelt words for anyone dealing with a long-term injury and the feeling that you'll never be able to run again. Cat wants tips for running the 'Liverpool Cross' - the British Athletics Cross Challenge in Sefton Park and Paula and Thommo have some easy to follow tips! Paula and Thommo are asked what they tell themselves during a race when they're struggling...and it's something we can all learn from. A senior runner asks how to deal with being sick after every marathon he runs and can he do anything to stop it and there's advice for running on and recovering from a sprained ankle. Thanks to our sponsor HIGH5 for Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout. HIGH5 are sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. Don't forget our special offer - details below. Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running marathons, half marathons, 10k, 5k or just a job. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how best to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https:\\highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% with the code PAULA25 You can get in touch with us by email, whatsapp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk Whatsapp: +447564747914 Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When grief struck three times in less than two years, Lisa Jackson turned to the one thing that had always helped her through life’s hardest moments: running. And today she shares her journey, her laughter and tears with Paula and Thommo. Lisa is full of energy and wisdom as she shares how she dealt with the devastating death of her husband from cancer. She shares the lessons she's learnt and how running has got her back on track. Lisa has completed over 100 marathons in her familiar flamingo cap and is now finding events all over the world as she seeks new purpose. Her new book Still Running After All These Tears: A Runner's Journey Through Grief is published on 8th January 2026 and available for pre-order. We've got the Honours Board with some very special mentions 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   EMAIL: ⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠ TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're answering your questions on the weekly Shakeout. Amongst them this week - how to shave 15 minutes from a debut marathon time. Tips to help with pains and stitch in young runners. Some unique runs for you to try(or just marvel at!), dealing with a long-term injury both mentally and physically, with advice on body image and under-fuelling. Thanks to our sponsor HIGH 5 for Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout. High 5 are sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. Don't forget our special offer - details below. Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running marathons, half marathons, 10k, 5k or just a job. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how best to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https:\\highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% with the code PAULA25 You can get in touch with us by email, whatsapp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk Whatsapp: +447564747914 Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we welcome back expert guest Wendy Rogers of HIGH5 who's got all the answers when it comes to fuelling in training and on race day. What should you drink and when should you drink it for the best performance and the quickest recovery? We talk protein, caffeine and carbs and when you should be taking them. Also former winner, Paula, talks about returning to the New York marathon and it was great to see so many podcast listeners on the shakeout run. If you want to listen to Wendy's podcast on hydration and gels you can find it here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hydrating-with-high5/id1786774007?i=1000729046345 We've got the Honours Board with some very special mentions 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   EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Show less 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