Welcome back gang. In part two of this yap with Craig from Good Time Running Club and Up & Running, Edinburgh. We dive into the costs of running shoes, the importance of shoe fits, the benefits of shoe rotations, and whether carbon plated shoes are worth the investment.

Craig also shares insights on common running shoe myths, tips for runners in larger bodies, and how to assess if a shoe needs replacement. Tune in to learn all about picking the right running shoe for your needs and budget!

00:32 Hype Brands vs Shoe Pricing

06:08 Determining the Right Fit and Size

07:02 The Importance of Shoe Width

11:08 Shoe Rotation: Is It Necessary?

13:48 Choosing the Right Shoes for Different Runs

20:31 To Carbon Plate or not to Carbon Plate?

27:12 Common Myths-Busted

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PS: If you want to improve your strength and running in an inclusive online community, check out my coaching options below.

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All About Running Shoes - no rubbish or fluff or sponsors. Just honest advice and yapping!

In this episode, we delve into the world of running shoes with Craig, an expert from Good Time Running Club and Up & Running store in Edinburgh.

We discuss the nuances of choosing the right running shoe, including understanding gait analysis, selecting the proper size, and differentiating between road and trail shoes.

Craig shares insights on shoe rotations, the impact of carbon plates, and busts common myths about running shoes.

This episode will help you finally make an informed decision about your footwear. Lovely stuff.

03:39 Good Time Running Club

05:52 Building a Welcoming Community

07:26 Basics of Choosing a Running Shoe

14:27 What is Gait Analysis and why is it Important?

24:57 How Much Should you Budget for Running Shoes?

Find me on instagram here

Find Good Time Running Club here.

PS: If you want to improve your strength and running in an inclusive online community, check out my coaching options below.

Workout Subscription App: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman

Run & Lift Ongoing Training Program: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/fastandferocious

121 Coaching: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/workwithme

Small Gains fam we are back!

I've been on a little Small Gains hiatus, but I'm back with lots to share.

August was wild with our first in-person Fuzz Culture Club lifting event. It was an emotional, joyful experience with clients from across the globe uniting and smashing their lifting goals.

I've also been battling a nasty bout of tonsillitis, and it's thrown a wrench in my half marathon and deadlift competition training, but we are locking in!

In this episode, I delve into sensible hunkering down to catch up on training without overdoing it.

Join me as I talk about maintaining my wellness basics and gearing up for my upcoming race and comp, and learn about what NOT to do when a period of illness has meant you haven’t trained as much as you would have wanted to.

01:19 Fuzz Culture Club Lifting Event Recap

07:50 Dealing with Illness and Setbacks

10:11 Preparing for Upcoming Competitions

14:31 The Anti-Panic Approach to Training

19:33 Sensible Hunkering Down

Apply for Fast & Ferocious: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/fastandferocious

Find me on instagram here

PS: If you want to improve your strength and running in an inclusive online community, check out my coaching options below.

Workout Subscription App: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman

Run & Lift Ongoing Training Program: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/fastandferocious

121 Coaching: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/workwithme

In this episode, I chat with Olive (@yogawitholive) about their journey from growing up playing sports in Dubai to inclusive yoga and mixed movement.

We discuss their training style, how they discovered yoga, how they strive to practice it ethically, ED recovery, overtraining, making fitness spaces more inclusive, and we even had time to rave about the new Turnstile album.

Link to submit a question or topic for future episode: https://forms.gle/hot8uQmVMjjKLRru6

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Find Olive on instagram here: and at yogawitholive.com

Inclusive Fitness yoga practitioners to check out:

@divyabala

@scotteeisfat

@lucybyoga

@susannabarkataki

PS: If you want to improve your strength and running in an inclusive online community, check out my coaching options below.

Workout Subscription App: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman

Run & Lift Ongoing Training Program: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/fastandferocious

121 Coaching: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/workwithme

We’re diving deep into the world of autoregulation in training today, and I reckon it’s the missing piece that SO many folk have been searching for when it comes to consistency and longevity in their training life.

In this episode, we’ll explore what autoregulation is, all the amazing benefits it brings to our training, and how we can put it into practice. We’ll also discuss the potential challenges and special considerations for folks with chronic pain, injury, disability, or neurodiversity.

You’ll learn how adjusting your workout based on your physical and mental readiness can help you achieve long-term consistency and enjoyment in your fitness journey. I’ll also share some real-life examples from my clients and myself, and all the methods I use in programming to help you apply autoregulation to your training.

Link to submit a question or topic for future episode: https://forms.gle/hot8uQmVMjjKLRru6

Find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lucinda_fuzzcultureclub

PS: If you want to improve your strength and running in an inclusive online community, check out my coaching options below.

Workout Subscription App: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman

Run & Lift Ongoing Training Program: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/fastandferocious

121 Coaching: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/workwithme

• 01:54 What izzit?
• 03:58 Benefits of Autoregulation
• 04:57 The Benefits Of Auto-regulating Your Training
• 07:35 Practical Examples of Autoregulation
• 13:55 Drawbacks and Challenges
• 19:52 Considerations for Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Access Needs, and Neurodiversity
• 23:54 Applying Autoregulation to Your Training
• 28:14 Things Not To Do, and Things To Remember

The British summer has arrived, and it’s HOT and SWEATY and HUMID and HOT.

Whether you’re melting in your gym warehouse, swallowing flies on your run, or trying to stuff sun cream into your one tiny pocket in your shorts — this episode is for you.

I asked the FCC and Superhuman community what really grinds their gears about training in the heat and what actually helps. From cold showers and shady runs to confidence wobbles and sweaty fringe problems, it’s all here.

If you’re trying to keep up your training without combusting under the flaming sky disk, this episode has got your back (and your hydration vest and SPF).

Dig in, take what you need, and navigate training in hot conditions as best as you can! 👌

🔗 PS: The next round of Fast & Ferocious is coming up in a couple of weeks. Apply here if you’d like to join us for the next intake: https://forms.gle/eXLUk1yt6cboFdDa6

Link to submit a question or topic for future episode: https://forms.gle/hot8uQmVMjjKLRru6

Find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lucinda_fuzzcultureclub

Are you running too fast to get better?

This week, we're talking about the power of easy running and how mastering your conversation pace can lead so improved endurance, recovery, and injury prevention.

🎙️ In this episode:

• What conversation pace actually means (and how to test it)
• Why easy runs are essential for aerobic fitness
• How slowing down helps you run longer, recover faster, and train consistently
• Why beginners and returning runners should embrace the slow miles
• Tips to make your easy runs truly easy

If you’re stuck in a cycle of running hard, burning out, or plateauing, this episode will help you shift gears… like… literally.

🔗 PS: My Hybrid Awakening beginner program is live! Use code HYBRID for 50% off your first month via the Superhuman app. Perfect for beginners that are curious to dip a toe into sustainable hybrid strength and run training: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman

Link to submit a question or topic for future episode: https://forms.gle/hot8uQmVMjjKLRru6

Being a functioning human adult is tough, especially when balancing training, wellness, nutrition, and sleep. In this episode, I get Talia back on to discuss the practical hacks we've picked up over years of training.

From gym kit maintenance to running-specific tips, nutrition, and organization strategies, we share small, practical steps that reduce the barriers to entry and don’t involve plunging your face into a bowl of ice or rubbing a banana all over your body at 5am every day (unless that’s your flavour, we ain’t judging).

Find Talia over at https://www.instagram.com/trainwithtaliaa/

PS: Sign up for the next round of Fast & Ferocious my hybrid lift and run program here: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/fastandferocious

Link to submit a question or topic for future episode: https://forms.gle/hot8uQmVMjjKLRru6

05:35 Gym Kit Essentials

16:38 Training Specific Tips & Tricks

22:50 ADHD Tax We Go Again

26:02 Nutrition & Supplements

30:31 Organising Your Food

36:08 Morning Routine & Getting TF Up