Episodes

  • How many grams of carbs/gels should a runner really have?

    How many grams of carbs/gels should a runner really have?
    May 13 2025
    With some studies and elites now talking about 120g of carbs an hour in a race, it's a confusing and expensive time to be needing some gels. Thankfully, leading sports dietician Renee McGregor joins us to break down how the body absorbs and uses carbohydrate, when to have it and how to find the amount that you really need to have on race day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • RE-RELEASE: How to master the long run

    RE-RELEASE: How to master the long run
    May 6 2025
    When the knowledge is this good, it's worthy of a re-up! Back to the usual scheduling next week, but for now listen to Tom Craggs sharing loads of knowledge that'll help you run further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Colin Jackson: what it takes to be an Olympian

    Colin Jackson: what it takes to be an Olympian
    Apr 29 2025
    The legendary British hurdler talks about the training, ambition and mental fortitude required to be the best on this week's episode of the Runner's World UK podcast. @colinrayjackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • RE-RELEASE: How to run your perfect marathon

    RE-RELEASE: How to run your perfect marathon
    Apr 25 2025
    Marathon season is officially upon us. But amid all the fun and excitement, it's easy to become stressed about what lies ahead. So listen to running coach and serial marathoner Laura Fountain talk about the practical steps you can take to make race week – and the race itself – a real success. For more coaching advice from Laura, sign up to her weekly newsletter on substack: lazygirlrunning.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Chris Finill: running every London Marathon

    Chris Finill: running every London Marathon
    Apr 22 2025
    For the last 44 years, Chris Finill has run every single London Marathon. He's lining up on Sunday to run his 45th and is part of a group of runners call the 'Ever Presents'; a sadly dwindling number of runners who have taken part in every London Marathon. Chris joined Rick and Ben to share his experience of running the first London Marathon, what it takes to be consistent enough to run that much and why he still loves the thrill of racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • RE:RELEASE: How to take the stress out of race week

    RE:RELEASE: How to take the stress out of race week
    Apr 18 2025
    Running coach and marathoner Laura Fountain (lazygirlrunning.com) offers some sage advice on how to make the race leading up to a big race as relaxing and stress-free as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Tom Hollins and his winter Wainwrights FKT

    Tom Hollins and his winter Wainwrights FKT
    Apr 15 2025
    Having set the FKT for a unsupported winter Wainwrights, Tom Hollins shares his experience with you and how he prepares for multi-day adventures (including some anti-blister sock secrets!). We also talk about his time at the Barkley and how he wants to go back, why unsupported races are better and pacing strategies that involve pies. Here is the link to the Berkeley Marathons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt

    Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt
    Apr 8 2025
    On this week's episode, we speak with parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt about his memoir, One Small Step. Listen to Paul discuss his challenging upbringing in South Africa, formative running experiences and, of course, the start and development of the global phenomenon that is parkrun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins