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In this weeks episode we're joined by Spencer Ollington, a Hub member, runner and former addict.  Spencer has been on a huge personal journey the last few years and with that wants to raise awareness and money for the charity MIND through taking on a brand new challenge in a different way.  Starting on the 13th March, Spencer will be running the length of the country via the London Marathon to showcase the power of running and community can have on our lives.  You can support Spencer in the following ways:  Follow him on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/road_to_recovery_2023/ Sponsor his JustGiving page - https://justgiving.com/fundraising/theroadtorecovery2023?fbclid=PAAaYvhoN1QTDOEMItToPVnVHseYbi-rTICGCNBlonjaSvP_S0ZnQU4BELDzc   Please get behind him and support him and if you can offer him some food or shelter on route he would be extremely grateful.  JOIN THE FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAMME - https://the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/the-fundamentals-programme   Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - https://login.circle.so/checkout/the-running-hub-community?request_host=the-running-hub-community.circle.so Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community    Running Training Plans and Online Coachingkatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

In this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss warm up and drills. We get asked a lot from our audience what these are and how to perform them correctly and efficiently.  They are such an important part of your running and training routine so we wanted to break them down and explain the importance of them.  Also, if you're interested, catch up with us on how we're getting on with our training over in Thailand.    Purchase your racing kit here - https://www.newbalanceteam.co.uk/category/the-running-hub/   Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Watch our latetst YouTube video on our race in Thailand - https://youtu.be/60aqVMITqE8 Running Training Plans and Online Coachingkatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk sam@therunninghub.co.uk  

At the start of 2023, James and I decided to begin travelling other areas of the world to explore what other running cultures have to offer and also to search for some warmer climates to train in.  Our first stop is Thailand and we've been here now for just over a week. We wanted to share our experiences of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, running routes, our first race experience and what we've learnt so far.    Order our club kit here - https://www.newbalanceteam.co.uk/category/the-running-hub/?slug=the-running-hub&slug=the-running-hub&p=1 Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Online Coaching Enquiries - Email Us  katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

Are you training for a big race in March, April or May? Then this episode is for you!  This week we share with you some of our tips leading up to your big race in the spring.  One of the main takeaways from the episode is plan, prepare, execute!  Preparing for your training, nutriton, recovery is all key to training and performing well.  Next week we'll update you more on our travels, we didn't want to boast too much about the warmer weather just yet...  Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community    Running Training Plans and Online Coachingkatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

Welcome to our first episode of 2023! Can you believe it? A new year has started, and with that comes a new sense of motivation and new targets to focus on.  We wanted to start the year with something fun... your race calendar.  Today we go through what we've currently got lined up for the year and our advice on how you can get the best out of your race calendar. So don't fear if you don't have any idea on what you want to achieve yet, this may spark some inspiration and get you booking up your next race.  Next week we head off to warm Thailand, we'll be sharing our journey with you, but also keeping up to date with the relevant running topics to help you get the most out of your training!    Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community  Running Training Plans and Online Coachingkatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk sam@therunninghub.co.uk  

In this weeks episode we talk all things goal setting for 2023.  James and I discuss our own goals in relation to races/running, fitness, life and work.  Hopefully this episode can give you some inspiration for your goals for next year if you are yet to set them!  Also know that if you haven't set goals for 2023 that it also OK. There's still plenty of time to think about yours and figure them out.  Always dream big, aim high and believe! ✨   Social Media Links Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follw us on Instagram - @run_with_coachkatie @therunninghubcommunity @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - @TheRunningHub   Running Training Plans and Online Coaching katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

In this week's Christmas special, the coaches sat down to reflect on the year of 2022.  This episode also gives you the opportunity to do the same, so pick up a pen and paper and get ready to pause the podcast in the relevant places!  If you'd like some support with your running and goals for 2023, then we'd love to be a part of that journey with you.  Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Running Training Plans and Online Coachingkatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

Sorry for the clickbait title, but we have some exciting news to share with you.  In 2023 things are changing for James and I, but if anything, this is just the next chapter, we can't wait to share this journey with you!    Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community    Running Training Plans and Online Coachingkatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk sam@therunninghub.co.uk

You may have seen over on our social media platforms this week that we've welcomed a new coach to the coaching team.  Hello Sam Lewis!!! 🥳👊🏻 In today's episode we chat to Sam and welcome him into the Running Hub family, find out what he looks forward to as he starts his coaching journey and what how you can be coached by Sam. Email myself or James for more information.  Again, please welcome Sam to the team! You can follow him on instagram @theravingrunner Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 @theravingrunner  Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community  Running Training Plans and Online Coachingkatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk sam@therunninghub.co.uk

The Marathon Academy spots are now open! Join before the 9th December for a start to training on the 12th December.  We start the podcast with our usual weekly catch up including Coach Katie's first 10km race in a while, Brighton Marathon potentially being taken over by London and football fever!  In this weeks episode we're joined by another Marathon Academy graduate from Autumn 2022 to discuss their experience in the Academy and the London Marathon. If you wish to find out more information about the Marathon Academy you can find out more here - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-marathon-academy Or if you want to sign up straight away - https://the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/the-marathon-academy-2023 Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community  Online Coaching or Any Other Enquirieskatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk   

This week we're joined by Hub member Debbie Cook who was one of recent Marathon Academy Graduates.  Debbie has run her fair share of marathons but still embarked on the group coaching programme with The Running Hub.  She shared her experience within the Hub and how it reinforced the elements of training that she sometimes neglected and also her experience on race day!  Debbie enjoyed her training so much she's remained within the community and we can't wait to continue supporting her up until her next marathon.    Sign up to our free course on 30th Nov and 1st December.  How To Run Your Best Marathon - https://mailchi.mp/therunninghub/marathonacademy2023   Social Media Links Fachttps://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity, @run_with_coachkatie, @jamesdown1986 www.therunninghub.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/channel/TheRunningHubCommunity    Running Training Plans and Online Coaching katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

This week are joined by Matt Wood, co-founder of RunThrough UK which is a race events organiser. They started in 2013 and this year will top over 200 events!  You can hear very clearly that Matt wants to create inclusive events for all runners. And that is why he's set up the RunThrough Foundation and hosting the first free race next year on 24th September 2023 in Warrington. If you want to enter the free ballot then you can do so here - https://www.runthroughfoundation.com You can find out more about RunThrough and their events here - https://www.runthrough.co.uk   Sign up to our free 'How To Run Your Best Marathon' course here - https://mailchi.mp/therunninghub/marathonacademy2023 Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community  Running Training Plans and Online Coachingkatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk    

In this week's episode we're joined by Milton Keynes Marathon Director Andy Hully to discuss next years races on 30th April and 1st May.  The event has an exciting new start and finish location which will enhance the runners and spectators experience including a whole new race village.  There is a range of events over the 2 days including the superhero fun run, Rocket 5km, Turing 10km, half marathon, full marathon and marathon relay.  You can sign up to one of the events here: www.mkmarathon.com   For more information about the Marathon Academy: www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-marathon-academy To join the Running Hub Community - https://login.circle.so/checkout/the-running-hub-community?request_host=the-running-hub-community.circle.so   Social Media Links Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity, @run_with_coachkatie, @jamesdown1986 Follow us on TikTok - @therunninghubcommunity Website - www.therunninghub.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA   Running Training Plans and Online Coaching katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

In this week's episode we’re joined by Tom Bosworth, a British two-time Olympic race walker who holds three World records including the 1 mile best of 5:31.08.  He has had an amazing career including, six British records, 13 British Championships gold medals and a silver Commonwealth Games medal. He’s now retired at the tender age of 32, so luckily for us he has a bit more time on his hands at the moment to come onto the podcast. Tom shared his very decorated career and what it takes to be an Olympic athlete. We discussed what's next including getting married at the end of October.  We hope you enjoy this episode and find it very inspiring!    For more information about The Running Hub - www.therunninghub.co.uk  To join the Running Hub Membership - www.the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/the-running-hub-community   Social Media Links Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986   Follow us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA/videos   Running Training Plans and Online Coaching katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

In today's episode we had Darren O'Reilly who is one of the co-founders of Whole Supp, a nutrition brand which provides nutritionally complete shakes.  Darren saw a gap in the market for athletes and corporate professionals who have busy lifestyles, but still want to look after their nutrition and fuel both their nutrition and performance.  Running Hub listeners can get 15% off their products by using the code - Runninghub15.  www.wholesupp.com Join the Running Hub Community here www.the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/the-running-hub-community   Social Media LinksFollow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.ukFollow us on YouTube - Katie and James at The Running Hub HQ   Running Training Plans and Online Coachingkatie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

In the summer we ran our first marathon group coaching programme called 'The Marathon Academy'. We invited one of our graduates Aimee onto the podcast to talk about her experience.  She shared:  - How important strength and conditioning was to her programme - How she achieved a 26 minute PB  - The power of the group in support and accountability - Why she's staying in the Hub after the academy has finished.    Do you have a marathon booked for 2023 and would like support with training like Aimee. You can find out more about next years programme here - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-marathon-academy   Join The Running Hub Community -   https://login.circle.so/checkout/the-running-hub-community?request_host=the-running-hub-community.circle.so Check out our New Balance Shop here - https://www.newbalanceteam.co.uk/category/the-running-hub/?slug=the-running-hub&slug=the-running-hub&p=1   Follow us on Instagram  @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986   Email us on:  katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

On Sunday 2nd October 40,000 people took to the streets of London for the London Marathon.  Coach Katie ran on Sunday for the 5th time and wanted to share her race experience with you.  We also wanted to share the successes of the rest of the Running Hub Community at London and in other races.  We hope this has inspired a few of you to run a marathon or run London!    Join the Running Hub -  www.therunninghub.co.uk YouTube - Katie and James at The Running Hub HQ  Follow us on Instagram - @run_with_coachkatie, @therunninghubcommunity, @jamesdown1986 Running Training Plans and Online Coaching Enquiries katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

The coaches are back! The new Mr & Mrs Down are back on the podcast to fill you in on what we've been up to the last few weeks.  We go through some of the Hub recent successes, how the wedding went, the Great North Run and the upcoming London Marathon.  Also, will or won't James be doing Amsterdam Marathon?   Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ https://www.instagram.com/run_with_coachkatie/ www.therunninghub.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA   Running Training Plans and Online Coaching katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

Are you preparing for your big target race? Have you got a marathon or half marathon upcoming? The coaches at The Running Hub, Katie and James, discuss everything you need to be doing in race week to make sure you are race ready!    Social Media Links Fachttps://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ https://www.instagram.com/run_with_coachkatie/ www.therunninghub.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA   Running Training Plans and Online Coaching katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk

We invited Running Hub member and coaching client Sabrina Marnham onto the podcast to talk through her journey with running.  Having completed the London Marathon 2021, we discuss how she balances training alongside a full time job and family.  How and why she's so positive and grateful for running and our community and her hopes and ambitions for her future running. We can guarantee you'll come away from this podcast with a huge smile on your face! Let's all be a bit more like Sabrina and keep inspiring the younger generations!  Join the Running Hub here -https://the-running-hub-community.circle.so/home 121 CoachingEmail us on katie@therunninghub.co.uk or james@therunninghub.co.uk