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A podcast hosted by Katie and James Down, online running coaches, currently travelling the world - exploring new running routes and finish lines. The Running Hub Podcast is the place for keen runners to listen to other inspirational stories whilst on the run, and be motivated for their own journey. Exploring topics to help you with your training, keep you motivated and enhance your performance to the next level. #StrongerFitterFaster

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A podcast hosted by Katie and James Down, online running coaches, currently travelling the world - exploring new running routes and finish lines. The Running Hub Podcast is the place for keen runners to listen to other inspirational stories whilst on the run, and be motivated for their own journey. Exploring topics to help you with your training, keep you motivated and enhance your performance to the next level. #StrongerFitterFaster

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English


Episodes
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Post Race Recovery & Discovering What's Next? Plans for The Rest of 2024.

5/3/2024
In this weeks episode we wanted to touch on what to after your big target race has been and gone. You may have just completed a marathon and wonder how to recover properly also what to focus on next? We discuss some options you could consider for the rest of the year and what some of our communtiy members plan on doing to have a successful 2024. Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk

Duration:00:57:12

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London Marathon 2024 - Race Day Recap

4/26/2024
In this weeks episode we recapped the London Marathon 2024! A spectacular set of results from The Running Hub and the elite field too. If you've been inspired by the results of the team Join The Running Hub Community today. Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk

Duration:00:54:20

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Manchester Marathon Recap & Race Day Strategy Ahead of London Marathon

4/18/2024
Last weekend we were in Manchester cheering on at the Marathon. We shared our experience of the day and how our team members got on. As well as Manchester, the Boston Marathon was also on Monday and we discussed the results and highlights of the hot day! We finished the episode with our race day strategy tips ahead of London including chunking down the race into sections, the 3 R's and why negative splits in the marathon are the way forward! Kathy's Nutrition Waiting List Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk

Duration:00:59:52

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The Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Journey with Six Star Sammy

4/11/2024
Fresh off of the plane from Tokyo, Sammy joined us to share her race experience in collecting her 6th star medal. We also chatted about the marathon majors. The process of getting into all of the races, qualifying, the heartbreak of 2020 which meant Sammy had to requalify for Boston and her experiences of each event. This story is one to be shared and we couldn't wait to share this on the podcast with you all. You can follow Sammy's journey online - @sammyb555 For more information about the Marathon Majors - https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk

Duration:01:45:13

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A Runner's Guide to the London Marathon Course from Start to Finish

4/5/2024
A special episode all about the London Marathon course for 2024! Coach Katie has run London Marathon 5 times so knows everything about the course and is one of her favourite races. James has been on the sidelines as many times so also knows the course backwards! We cover top tips on how to get to the start, the course profile, how to best run it and and insight into what to expect. Wishing everyone the best of luck for London Marathon. Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk

Duration:00:58:59

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Race Week Prep for Half and Full Marathons - Getting Race Day Ready!

3/29/2024
In this week's episode of the podcast we chatted about how you can prepare best during race week for your target race, including physically, mentally, nutrition, kit and more! If you've got a spring half or full marathon coming up then this episode is for you. Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk

Duration:01:08:19

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Boston Strong - Tips for Qualifying, Race Day & Marathon Mindset with Chris Knighton

3/22/2024
In this weeks podcast we are joined by running coach Chris Knighton. Chris was born in Boston and first watched the marathon as a small child. Years later he has qualified multiple times to run the race and has coached lots of athletes to BQ's. In this episode Chris joined me to talk about: A great episode and lots to take away! LINKS Chris' website Chris' Book Follow Chris on Instagram Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity Shop our website for our new socks

Duration:01:27:09

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Fuelling Your Marathon Training and Performance with Optimal Nutrition - Episode 200

3/15/2024
In this weeks episode we're joined by registered dietitian and nutritionist Alex Larson. Alex supports endurance athletes with practical and simple nutrition advice for lifelong health and performance. Alex understands that it can be tough balancing work, life and training, but how important it is to fuel our bodies to achieve the best out of training and for optimal performance. We chatted about how she trained for an ironman whilst also going through some significant life changes as well as how to fuel for peak training, how to recover quicker from long runs and how to utilise nutrition to optimise race day. You can find out more about Alex and her nutrition services here - https://alexlarsonnutrition.com Follow Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexlarsonnutrition/ Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk

Duration:01:23:45

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The Taper Phase - Spring Marathon Series 2024 - Episode 199

3/8/2024
In our Spring Marathon Series of 2024, last week we chatted through the peak marathon training phase, this week we are talking about the final part; the taper. This makes up the important last few weeks before race day! We share our top tips to make sure you're in peak condition for your marathon. We also discuss the successes of the weekend including Tokyo Marathon, our sixth star finisher Sammy and how Eliud Kipchoge finished 10th, what does this mean for the Olympic year? Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity

Duration:00:57:46

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What is the Peak Phase in Marathon Training?

3/1/2024
In this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss the peak phase of marathon training. This is the penultimate phase of your training plan and is where you will be hitting your biggest training weeks before heading into the final phase of taper. We discuss what the taper is and what it should like. What elements make up the taper and our top tips on how to successfully navigate through it. We have more on the taper in our Marathon 101 course in The Running Hub membership. Join Here. Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity

Duration:00:54:22

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How To Train For a Half Marathon - Our Spring Half Marathon Plans

2/23/2024
In today's episode of The Running Hub podcast, we discuss our goals for the Spring which includes a half marathon. We share what race we are aiming for, our targets and how we're going to achieve them,. We also dig a bit deeper into what you can also do to aim for a faster half marathon this year. There's a few things that got brought up for discussion. We're edging closer to the 200 mark for the podcast - should we do anything to celebrate? B-Skips, should we do a mini series until coach Katie can do them? Should coach Katie bake mini egg cookies for the parkrun meet up in Easter? Merch Line? Should we have our own jumpers in the future? Find us on YouTube - where we'll be documeting our half marathon journey! Purchase your very own Running Hub Socks! Join The Running Hub Community membership and get access to yoga, strength and core classes and lots of tips to help you on your training journey. Apply for 121 Coaching for that extra personlisation and support Follow us and get in touch on Instagram

Duration:00:54:28

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parkrun Removes Competitive Stats and Data - What are Your Thoughts?

2/16/2024
parkrun last week announced last week that they were removing competitive stats and data from their website. Is this an inclusivity issue or is this around the gender debate in sport which has been coming up recently? We invited Running Hub parkrun enthusiast Sammy onto the podcast to discuss the changes and how this impacts runners, what our thoughts are and what parkrun means to us. Let us know what you think? After we recorded this episode, parkrun also released this statement - https://www.parkrun.com/blog/news/2024/02/14/an-open-letter-from-russ-jefferys-ceo-parkrun-global/ Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity

Duration:01:06:23

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Kelvin Kiptum - Honouring the Marathon World Record Holder

2/13/2024
Kelvin Kiptum, the current marathon world record holder, unfortunately passed away on Sunday 11th February in a car accident alongside his coach Gervais Hakizimana. Kelvin had a short but exciting career in marathon running, where he debuted with the fastest marathon debut of all time. He ran the fastest marathon in history at Chicago and was on track to being the first person to run under 2 hours for the marthon in a certified race. As the news broke we wanted to dedicate an episode to his legacy and show the impact he's had on the running world in such a small space of time. RIP Kelvin and Gervais.

Duration:00:14:34

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How Yoga Can Be The Secret For Running Success with Georgi Tucker Yoga & USA Olympic Trials Chat!

2/9/2024
In this weeks episode of the podcast we had Georgi from @georgituckeryoga come on to chat about the benefits of practicing yoga on a weekly basis and how it can transform your running and functional fitness abilities. Georgi practices yoga, cross fit and running and enjoy applying all three modalities to her weekly routine. Find out how you can become an all round better running by applying yoga to your training. If you want to jump straight into the chat with Georgi then fast forward ro 39 minutes in. We also discussed the USA Olympic Marathon trials in the intro of the podcast and compare them to the UK selection. Let us know your thoughts? Join The Running Hub Community today Apply for 121 Coaching To find out more information about Georgi: Instagram - @georgituckeryoga To join The Online Studio - https://buy.stripe.com/5kAaFmgOC6zW8KccMM Podcast listeners can get their first month half price if they join before 9th March using TRHPOD following the link above Email - georgituckeryoga@gmail.com for any questions or to find out more. Enjoy a free on demand class from The Online Studio too here. A session focusing on the hamstrings and calves specifically for runners. https://georgi-tucker-yoga.ck.page/af31334845

Duration:01:41:57

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Slowing Down to Speed Up - Perfecting The Easy Run!

2/2/2024
In this weeks episode we catch you up on where in Thailand we currently are and our recent visit to Kuala Lumpur parkrun in Malayasia. We then go onto this weeks topic - easy running, which isn't always so easy to master. We talk about what easy running actually is, how to measure easy runs based on heart rate zones and RPE scales and the importance of the 80/20 rule in running easy. Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity

Duration:00:55:50

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Recovery and Injury Prevention Tips for Marathon Training with Rudi from The Treatment Lab

1/25/2024
At the end of 2023 we were joined by our resident physio Rudi Chaplin from The Treatment Lab. Rudi who is a sports rehabilitator and massage therapist is also a keen runner himself. He works with many runners within the Milton Keynes area to keep them on top of their running game and back on the road to recovery if they've picked up any niggles or injuries. Rudi came onto one of our communities coaches hour to discuss top recovery tips and injury prevention whilst training for running events, especially the marathon distance. Our members also got the opportunity to ask Rudi questions in relation to their training. You can find more information about The Treatment lab here. You can get access to these live events by joining The Running Hub community for only £19.99 here. Apply for 121 Coaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel How To Run Your Best Marathon - Free Ebook

Duration:01:09:53

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Comeback Running Diaries, From 30 Min 5km To Sub 90 Half Marathon PB - Tim O'Sullivan - Hub Member Story

1/19/2024
In this weeks episode of the podcast we invited Running Hub coached client Tim O'Sullivan onto the podcast to talk about his huge successes with his running journey in 2023. After a tough period of time, in the summer of 2023, Tim started back training again and focused on all aspects including training, strength, cross training and nutrition. By the end of the year he'd achieved 10k and half marathon PBs and built his confidence back up to an all time high. Obviously the journey wasn't easy, but we want to help inspire anyone that may be on their own journey back from injury or a plateau. We wish Tim all the success with his goals for 2024! Join The Running Hub Community and be a part of an awesome team. Apply for 121 Coaching Watch us on YouTube

Duration:01:24:24

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The Benefits of Group Training and Being Part of a Wider Community - Episode 190

1/12/2024
In today's episode of The Running Hub podcast, we discuss the benefits of group training, being part of a community and sharing our experiences of having trained as parts of groups to help elevate our training and performance. We also share the top 10 reasons why you should actively look to train with others or be part of a community or club which is going to encourage, support you and push you to the next level in training. We discuss The Running Hub Plus+, our group coaching offering within The Running Hub, which is perfect for those training for 5kms to half marathons and are wanting accountability, to be more consistent and with a plan which they can tailor to their lifestyles. To join The Running Hub Plus+ sign up here... Join The Running Hub Community membership and get access to yoga, strength and core classes and lots of tips to help you on your training journey. Apply for 121 Coaching for that extra personlisation and support Find us on YouTube Follow us and get in touch on Instagram

Duration:00:51:43

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Run Your Year: Striding into 2024 on a Positive Note

1/5/2024
Our first episode of 2024 all the way from Bangkok, Thailand. In this episode we sit down to discuss how to start 2024 positively, effectively but also safely. It's easy to get sucked into the New Year mindset and try to do too much too soon, however here at The Running Hub, we are all about long term consistency and enjoying the process! Apply for 121 Coaching Join The Running Hub Community & The 101 of Marathon Training Course Visit Our Website

Duration:00:43:17

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Recap and Reflection of 2023 - Reviewing Your Year of Running - Guided Episode

12/29/2023
Join us for the final podast episode of 2023 where we review and recap our running years. This episode also allows you to review your year with prompts and questions to get you thinking. Thank you for all of your support this year with the podcast, we really appreciate it! Apply for 121 Coaching Join The Running Hub Community & The 101 of Marathon Training Course Visit Our Website

Duration:00:30:57