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

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

Eilish McColgan, one of Britain’s most decorated middle and long-distance runners joins Paula Radcliffe & Chris Thompson to talk Great North Run, training at altitude, growing up with Athletics icons like Grete Waitz and the McColgan family name as her 'Normal' (thanks to mum Liz)! Plus, how Eilish came back from injury with alternative training, sharing special career moments with her family and being carried to the most amazing Commonwealth Games victory by the crowd.It’s not long to go to the GNR so who else is excited? 🙋 Thommo definitely is with his busy schedule! Paula gives advice on how to run the terrain of the GNR, Thommo tells us about not quite being King of the Hill and of course, the Honours board.Also, will YOU join Paula & Thommo for a real life Shakeout run in Gateshead?! 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 4 of our weekly ’Shakeout’ when we answer your running questions. This week we take a look at cross-training, speed sessions, the hills of The Boston Marathon and what to do if you need the loo while running a Marathon. We LOVE hearing from you so comment below, 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 I NSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we have a VERY special guest - 4 time Olympic Champion, 6 World Titles and one of the greatest Athletes of all time - Sir Mo Farah. He discusses his love of running, how he prepared for big races, nutrition, hydration, his move from track to the Marathon, running with his kids and his Javelin PB! Plus Thommo has a load of stories from when they trained and competed together - including the time Mo threw up on him! We LOVE hearing from you so comment below, 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 3 of our weekly Shakeout answering your running questions with great advice from Paula Radcliffe, former world champion and three times winner of the London and New York marathons. And Christopher 'Thommo' Thompson, two times Olympian. On this episode - How to run Downhill, What age can you do a Marathon, Training at altitude and Thommo has a problem with his bin! We LOVE hearing from you so comment below, 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

Charley Hull, Winner on the LPGA and Ladies European Tour, is our very special guest this week talking about how running helps her golf and also allows her to switch off from the trials and tribulations of life on Tour. Plus Paula and Thommo reveal the funniest 'heckles' they have received while out running, Marathon Tips, more of your questions and The Honours Board. We LOVE hearing from you so comment below, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. 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 WHATSAPP: +447564747914 INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 2 of our weekly Shakeout answering your running questions with great advice from Paula Radcliffe, former world champion and three times winner of the London and New York marathons. And Christopher 'Thommo' Thompson, two times Olympian. On this episode - advice on how to avoid stitch, beating your PBs, gym work, running as you get older and dealing with nerve pain. We LOVE hearing from you, so comment below, get in touch with the club to ask any questions or 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 WHATSAPP: +447564747914 INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marathon Season is here and whether you're running a marathon (New York, Berlin, Valencia to name but a few) or just thinking of taking on 26.2 miles we are here with you all the way with tips, support and advice. Plus Paula looks back at her triumphs in the New York Marathon including her emotional win in 2004, more listeners make it onto The Honours Board and don't forget The Shakeout available every Thursdays - our new extra pod where we answer even more of your running questions. 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 WHATSAPP: +447564747914 INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So, here it is! Our first weekly Shakeout answering your running questions with great advice from Paula Radcliffe, former world champion and three times winner of the London and New York marathons, and Christopher 'Thommo' Thompson, two times Olympian, We LOVE hearing from you, so comment below, get in touch with the club to ask any questions or 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 WHATSAPP: +447564747914 INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olympic Sprinter, Ultra runner and broadcaster Iwan Thomas joins the Run Club this week talking all things running and why it’s his Happy Place. We delve into whether or not you can get the same buzz from receiving retrospective medals, what sport brings to people’s lives and TIPS on how to run different races. Iwan loves running because there’s no judgement, Paula loves the camaraderie and Thommo talks about whether you believe your own hype. PLUS finding your motivation and of course there’s the Honours Board. Also, whisper it… there’s something about a bonus Pod – BUT you’ll have to listen to find out! We LOVE hearing from you so comment below, 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

Paula and Chris are joined by former Athletes Katharine Merry and Alison Curbishley to answer all your running questions including Strides, Pacing, and Setting a Target. Also, what's it like to be a pace setter and can you ever really replace that winning high with anything else?! Don't forget the Honours Board, we LOVE hearing from you so comment below, get in touch and tell us what you're up to or how we can help! As heard in the podcast – 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

This week we're joined by a very special guest, legendary Radio and TV presenter Chris Evans, someone who has been seriously bitten by the running bug! Plus advice for those days when you really don't want to get out of the door and go for a run, more listener questions and The Honours Board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're joined by legendary Athletics coach Alan Storey to discuss how we all got into Running and why we love it so much. Alan offers his coaching tips plus some amazing -and very funny - tales from his glittering coaching career. Plus how easy is it to break the 3 hour Marathon mark? More of your running achievements on 'The Honours Board' and and update on Paula's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices