Today's episode is the full story of my third Manchester marathon, 18th overall and first for NI Masters.

I learn something new in every race I do and this one was no different. There were definitely a few more ups and downs than expected and I go through both Manchester as a race and my own experience.

I also offer thoughts and takeaways for anyone racing a marathon soon or thinking of doing Manchester in the future.

Go to ⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/services⁠⁠⁠ to find out ways you can get help for your next marathon

Today's guest is the brilliant Rob Sillito, co-host of the 'Couch to Coached' podcast. Rob is a mental health nurse who got into running in 2021 and ran his first marathon in 2022 for Parkinson's UK.

He started up the 'Couch to Coached' podcast soon after that first marathon with coach Ben and has been joined more recently by fellow marathoner Emma. The whole team will run the Manchester marathon this weekend.

In this episode, we talk about what got Rob into running, why he loves it so much and how hosting a running podcast keeps him accountable for his own running.

You can search the 'Couch to Coached' podcast on all good platforms and you can follow Rob and the podcast on instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/running_nurse_rob/

https://www.instagram.com/couchtocoached/

To take part in the May 125km challenge for mental health go to:

https://www.runthings.co.uk/events/sad-miles-club

Today's episode looks at why running two marathons together isn't an easy thing to do and why a marathon is more than just a training run.

With spring marathons right upon us, I also cover tips for a successful taper and why getting to the start line fit and healthy is the most important thing now.

Finally I look at how a holiday in the taper period can be challenging in its own way but how it can also be very beneficial.

To get my free tapering guide go to www.therunningrules.com/taper

Go to ⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/services⁠⁠ to find out ways you can get help including a one to one race prep call.