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One of our coached Running Hub Members Helen Smith joins us on today's episode to talk about her sensational success story. Her journey started as a lockdown runner, but like many of us, once she completed the Great North Run half marathon she soon had aspirations of running the full 26.2. After listening to many of the Running Hub Community podcast episodes and an initial chat with James, Edinburgh Marathon was booked and the challenge was on. Helen knew she couldn't do it alone, so teamed up with Coach James. At the start she wanted to complete the marathon in 5 hours, as the hard work continued and confidence grew, both Helen and James knew she was capable of more. Listen in to Helen's inspirational journey as she balanced family life, starting a new job and all of the hurdles of training for your first marathon. We hope this inspires you to take the next step with training and if you'd like to join The Running Hub Community, book in your free consultation call - https://therunninghub.setmore.com - or send us an email - [email protected], [email protected]. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community

Join us in this weeks episode as we take you on a thrilling adventure through Thailand, Cyprus, and Switzerland (with a detour in the UK), where we combine our love for travel, exploration, and running. As it comes up to 6 months on the road we wanted to share our incredible experiences we had while traversing these diverse and captivating countries. Our journey goes beyond the typical tourist spots as we lace up our running shoes and hit the trails, discovering hidden gems and immersing ourselves in the local culture. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the beautiful beaches of Phuket, Thailand offers a vibrant backdrop for our running escapades. We'll share stories of our encounters with friendly locals, indulging in mouthwatering street food, and exploring ancient temples that showcase the rich history of this beautiful country. Next, we take you to the enchanting island of Cyprus, where we run amidst the stunning landscapes that blend ancient ruins, azure coastlines, and picturesque beach runs. The familiarity here meant a home away from home and we could really settle into a routine with marathon train. Our journey doesn't end there. We have recently ventures into Switzerland, where breathtaking alpine scenery and pristine lakes set the stage for unforgettable running adventures. More to come on this over the coming weeks! Join us as we recount the stories of our journey, including the memorable encounters, the unexpected twists and turns, and the personal growth that comes from pushing our limits while experiencing the world in a whole new way. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]

In this weeks episode of the podcast, we discuss our top tips on how to fit in running and training around busy lifestyles. Most of the people we coach and know within the running community have full time jobs, a family and other commitments. Although we all have a passion for running, we also have to fit it in around LIFE. With our background and experience as coaches we understand and empathise what it's like to fit training in around hectic schedules. It's also something we pride ourselves on as coaches in the Running Hub, making training work for you but also helping to maximise your time and training to get the most out of it. We share our top 12 tips today to help you train with intent and to help you maximise your time. Sign up to the Marathon Academy, final opportunity this weekend - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-marathon-academy Social Media Links Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]

In this weeks episode of the Running Hub Podcast we explore the Do's and Don't of Marathon Training. James and I have ran almost 20 marathons between us and coached hundreds of others so know what things to do and what mistakes you should avoid. We hope this gives you an insight and sets you up well ahead of your next marathon training block. Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]

Join us this week as the coaches of The Running Hub Community, Katie and James, share how they're training for the Berlin Marathon in September 2023. We share how we intend to train, what hurdles we may challenge, how we are going to be structuring our plans and what our focuses are. We also recap the recent Edinburgh Half and Marathon results, Ride London 100 and how the coaches got on at a local 6km race in Paphos. Sign up to our free marathon workshop here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-run-your-best-marathon-tips-for-peak-performance-on-race-day-tickets-636091164797 Join the Marathon Academy starting on 19th June - https://therunninghub.co.uk/the-marathon-academy/ Join The Running Hub Plus+ https://the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/the-running-hub-plus Running Training Plans and Online Coaching [email protected] [email protected] Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - @The Running Hub Community

Have you heard of the Abbott World Major Marathons? The Six Star Medal was introduced by the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2016 to honor the runners who complete all six Major marathons. These marathons are Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York. Getting into these marathons is not always straight forward entry, they all have ballots or entry requirements of some form, making them ellusive and prestigious. In this episode we walk you through what entry pathways there are to each one and how you can add them to your bucketlist. Let us know how many stars you've completed and if you're on your way to your 6 star dream? Six Stars. Six Races. One Dream. Book your place on our free workshop on 7th June - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-run-your-best-marathon-tips-for-peak-performance-on-race-day-tickets-636091164797 More information about the Marathon Academy - https://therunninghub.co.uk/the-marathon-academy/ Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Running Training Plans and Online Coaching Enquiries [email protected] [email protected]

In today's episode, we're joined by some our our Marathon Academy graduates to share their experiences on race day, their time within the Marathon Academy and their success stories. It was lovely to hear from 3 different members who all took on different marathons and how the group academy still works with different races to target. All of them have had successful experiences even though they have ran marathons before, they put the trust in the Running Hub Community to get them to their marathon start and finish lines. Last chance to sign up to our 5km SFF programme - https://therunninghub.co.uk/sff-programme/ Join us for our free workshop on Wednesday 7th June - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-run-your-best-marathon-tips-for-peak-performance-on-race-day-tickets-636091164797 Reserve your spot in the Marathon Academy - https://therunninghub.co.uk/the-marathon-academy/ 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 - https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunningHubCommunity Running Training Plans and Online Coaching [email protected] [email protected]

Have you recently taken on a big event? A half marathon or a spring marathon? Are you feeling a bit lost now it's all over? In todays installment we've got you covered. And just know that it's normal to feel a bit deflated, sad and not sure what to do with yourself or your running? The coaches chat through some of their past experiences and what to do to navigate through this time. We have lots of experience helping people out the other side of marathons! Sign up to our new Stronger Fitter Faster 5km Programme - https://therunninghub.co.uk/sff-programme/ Buy our New Balance kit - https://www.newbalanceteam.co.uk/category/the-running-hub/?slug=the-running-hub&slug=the-running-hub&p=1 Marathon Academy Waitlist - https://mailchi.mp/therunninghub/6zpj4nhsbf Book in a free consultation call - https://therunninghub.setmore.com 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 protected] [email protected]

In this weeks episode we're joined by Naomi Avery, where she shares her success story from the past year. Unfortunately at the beginning of summer last year, Naomi experienced a very tough setback when she damaged some ligaments in her ankle. We then took things back to basics to rebuild and less than a year later she is a completely different runner and athlete. She shares her journey, the sacrifices, tough decisions and successes to get to where she is now. With a 1:35 half marathon PB, 20:35 for 5km and now working towards her first 70.3 event in October. We're very sorry but the audio quality in this gets interference from other signals, but hope this doesn't take away from what a brilliant episode this is. You can follow Naomi on her triathlon journey on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/naomiavery/ Join our Stronger Fitter Faster 5km Course today - https://therunninghub.co.uk/sff-programme/ Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]

In this weeks episode we're joined by Luke from The Stress Sessions Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-stress-sessions/id1525282375 Luke shared his own experiences and struggles with his mental health, but also how exercise and running have been such a positive outlet for him throughout the years. Luke has completed the London Marathon twice, and recently completed a challenge where he ran 10km a day for 100 days. We really hope that in this episode it encourages anyone to open up or seek help if needed. You can reach out to the following charities for advice or support - CALM, Samaritans, GiveUsAShout, Mind and Young Minds. Please do reach out if you need any support. Join us for post marathon celebrations on Monday 1st May from 3pm at Midsummer Tap - 1 Savoy Crescent, MK9 3PU. Sign Up To The Faster 5km Programme - https://the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/stronger-fitter-faster-5km-programme Marathon Academy Waitlist - https://mailchi.mp/therunninghub/6zpj4nhsbf Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]

Sadie and Pedro, two members of the Running Hub Community ran the Marathon Major in Tokyo this year. We invited them both onto this weeks podcast to talk about their experience at the event. Listen as they talk you through what to expect from the event, accommodation and travel tips, about the event itself and where to go in Japan! Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon this weekend. 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 Coaching Enquiries [email protected] [email protected]

As the end of Spring Marathon season is looming, it's now time to start thinking about summer training. Now is the perfect time to transition into the shorter distances including 5km and 10km. With busy summers it can be easier to fit in this style of training and also lends well before heading into an Autumn block before a half or full marathon. Coaches of The Running Hub Katie and James, share their top tips on how to improve your 5km or parkrun and how you can shave seconds off your current PB. If you like the sound of our new Faster 5km course, sign up for the waitlist here - https://forms.gle/ZV8ZGNbwo41nDbX3A Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]

Today we're joined by Charlotte Ellis, former paratriathle Aiming for Paralympic Qualification at adidas Manchester Marathon. Charlotte is a visually impaired athlete who has been competing at elite international level for many years, having first started her running journey as a student at the University of York. She has previously been crowned world champion at the World Paratriathlon Championships in two consecutive years, as well as topping the podium at the European Paratriathlon Championships for three consecutive years. Since retiring from paratriathlon in 2013, Charlotte has switched focus to long-distance running and previously took part in the event in 2018. She has described her 2018 race as a 'breakthrough moment' in her career and maintains that the event is still her 'favourite marathon' to date. We're very excited to be sharing Charlotte's story with you and hope you can cheer her on at Manchester Marathon on Sunday 16th April. New Balance Shop - https://www.newbalanceteam.co.uk/category/the-running-hub/?slug=the-running-hub&slug=the-running-hub&p=1 Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]

In this epsiode we're joined by Marcus from Torq Nutriton to discuss how to fuel your marathon training correctly. Torq nutrition is a Fitness Consultancy, Performance Coaching and Endurance Sport company. They have a range of performance nutrition products which are all driven by research and science. We're joined by Marcus to discuss some of the following key points: The importance of carbohydrates and protein in a runners diet The real science behind carb loading How to consume carbohydrates whilst running Does your finish time impact in the way you have to fuel? Is training fasted really worth it? Marcus' favourite flavours of Torq products. You can find out more information here about Torq and their products - https://www.torqfitness.co.uk Use our affiliate link to order your products - https://www.torqfitness.co.uk/?ref=jamesdown Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected] Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community

This is part 2 of our Spring Marathon season low down. Last week we gave you all the information you need to know about Brighton and Paris Marathon, this week we're covering Manchester and London Marathon. We wanted to give you all the information relating to bib collection, getting to the start line, the course profile, what to expect on the course, supporter tips and general info to ensure you have the best race possible. If you're here only to hear about Manchester & London, skip to around 44 minutes haha. We love to always intro our episodes with what's been going on in the Running Hub and our training updates. You can find Sabrina's inspirational article here - https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/weight-loss/a43325839/sabrina-marnham-weight-loss-running/ Sign up to The Running Hub Plus+, our new group coaching programme starting on 1st April - https://login.circle.so/checkout/the-running-hub-plus?request_host=the-running-hub-community.circle.so 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/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA/videos Running Training Plans and Online Coaching [email protected] [email protected]

As the Spring Marathon Season is just around the corner in the UK, we thought it would be the perfect time to give some of those preparing for these races some information about what to expect in relation to bib collection, getting to the start line, the course profile, what's on the course, supporting and top tips from previous runners. First off, we're starting with Paris and Brighton marathons as they're up first on 2nd April, with next weeks episode focussed on Manchester and London. If you wish to listen some other topics on preparing for race day you can check out other episodes here: Episodes 55, 71, 96 & 119 - Peak Week/How To Taper For Your Marathon Sign up to The Running Hub + Group Coaching Programme here - https://the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/the-running-hub-plus 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 Membership - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Online [email protected] [email protected] Book in a free 30 minute consultation call - https://therunninghub.setmore.com

In this episode we celebrate the wonderful achievements of our Running Hub Community members at the Cambridge Half Marathon over the weekend. We also highlight our Toyko superstars who completed the marathon over the weekend. We also delve into our own races and break down a bit further the mental component of racing a half marathon. Coach Katie was very open, honest and raw about her race prep and how importnat the mental aspect of race prep is very important. We also showcase how our members got on and what contributed to their individual races and successes. Only a few more days to sign up to the Fundamentals Course - 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 @jamesdown1986Join The Running Hub Community - www.therunninghub.co.uk/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]

In this weeks episode, where we're in a different location once again, we discuss race day nerves and how to either combat them or overcome them. It's a busy race weekend for the Hub, with members taking on Cambridge Half Marathon and Tokyo Marathon so we thought it would be great to chat through some of our tips on how to prepare best for race day mentally, especially if you're worried or nervous. 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/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community Online [email protected] [email protected]

James and I were very fortunate enough to spend 5 days at the world class sports and health resort Thanyapura in Phuket a few weeks ago. We planned our diaries so we could work a 'peak' week into our training calendar to make the most of the facilities and use the resort to its full potential. In this episode we give you a low down of what its like to be surrounded by elite athletes & lots of Olympic ring tattoos, what our training week looked like and what sessions we ran and the classes we did and how we found the overall experience of our first camp. Hopefully this won't be our last camp either! We hope you enjoy this episiode and the podcast in general. 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/the-running-hub Follow us on YouTube - The Running Hub Community 121 Online Coaching Enquiries or [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

Everyone wants to get better at running, correct? And there are things we can do outside of our running to help benefit our performance and become a #StrongerFitterFaster runner. We talk through the fundamentals to training that can help benefit our running in a positive way. And with that we have launched a new 8 week programme starting on Monday 6th March to go through these different fundamentals - week by week so that you can learn and implement them into your own training routine. It will work alongside a training plan and will be perfect for those who may have been lacking in motivation recently, those that are returning from injury or those fairly new to running and wanting to learn more. You can sign up here - https://the-running-hub-community.circle.so/checkout/the-fundamentals-programme If you'd like to know more about The Running Hub +Plus Programme then please email James on [email protected]. 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 Membership - 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 [email protected] [email protected]

In this weeks episode the coaches discuss their experience of their half marathon in Thailand. The race took place in Khon Kaen and was the big 'race' of this trip. We discuss our preparations leading up to the race, how the race unfolded and where it puts us at this stage of the season. We were so thrilled to be close to half marathon PBs again and being only in January sets us up well for the rest of 2023. Find out how we prepared for a 4am race start, what it was like running in the dark and how we managed to get so close to PBs again. 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 our journey on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA Online Coaching Enquiries [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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: [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

Today we're joined by Claire Maxted, who you may also know as Wild Ginger Running. Claire is the co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine and now hosts Wild Ginger Running which is a UK based YouTube channel providing trail and ultra running advice, inspiration and gear reviews. She releases weekly videos on races, kit review and lots of inspiration to help you on your ultra and trail running journey. She also interviews coaches and athletes on her channel which she then posts on her podcast. Claire joined me on the podcast to chat through some of her favourite races to, how to approach trail and ultra running if you're quite new to it, the best kit you need, how to train for your first, is there a big jump up from road running and her return to the trails after having her little boy Finley recently. Even if long distance aren't your thing, I think this will still be very interesting and inspiring for all runners! 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 - Katie and James at The Running Hub HQ Running Training Plans and Online Coaching [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] [email protected]

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 [email protected] or [email protected]

On Sunday 4th September over 20 Hub members travelled to London for the Big Half Marathon. This week's podcast episode is to discuss how the event was, how the coaches and other Hub members got on! We hope you enjoy this one. Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ www.therunninghub.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA Instagram - @run_with_coachkatie @therunninghubcommunity Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]

With Autumn marathons just around the corner, what a great episode just in time for the taper! The taper is a period of time, just before you target race to set you up well for race day. It's where you begin to reduce the volume and intensity of your training so you feel well rested and ready to go ahead of the 26.2. Good luck with the rest of your training and the final few weeks leading up to race day. New Balance Kit - https://www.newbalanceteam.co.uk/category/the-running-hub/?slug=the-running-hub&slug=the-running-hub&p=1 Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Find us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity, @run_with_coachkatie, @jamesdown1986 www.therunninghub.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA Running Training Plans and Online Coaching [email protected] [email protected]

'How do I get faster' is probably one of the most popular questions in relation to running. We all want to see progress and faster splits in our performance and or race day so we sat down to discuss our top tips on how to get faster and what you may need to implement into your training week to see the results you desire! Join us every week as we share what's been going on in The Running Hub Community, as well as sharing our training before we deep dive into the weeks hot topic. Marathon Training Workshop - https://therunninghub.co.uk/product/taperworkshop/ Social Media Links - https://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 [email protected] [email protected]

We often get asked, how do you fit it all in? How do you manage to train, work and fit in a social life? We wanted to discuss time being a barrier for training in this episode. And how you can maximise your time to get results. Also, is limited time an excuse or motivation? Sign up to the peak/taper race day workshop on Tuesday 30th August here - www.therunninghub.co.uk/taperworkshop 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 [email protected] [email protected]

This weeks podcast is discussing nutrition and some myths we believe to be wrong. James and I are not dieticians or nutritionists, however over the years we have researched, experience and gain knowledge surrounding nutrition. For us nutrition is a really personal thing and it takes time to find out what is right for you. We believe it's down to how you apply your research and knowledge to your own regime and lifestyle. We busted some myths such as: Carbs are bad Eating late at night is not a good thing Being leaner makes you faster Running fasted will help you to burn more fat Social Media Links https://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 [email protected] [email protected]

As James' track season comes to a close, we wanted recap the last few months he's spent running round in circles. I also wanted to gain a little more insight into how he got and on we wanted to share how you can get involved yourself maybe next year if you've been inspired. Track can be a daunting thing, but hopefully this shows that anyone can take part, you just have to find the right races for you, go along with a friend and be pushed outside of your comfort zone slightly. We then chat about James will transition this speed work into marathon training as he is working towards Amsterdam Marathon on 16th October and Katie is working towards London Marathon on 2nd October. Social Media LinksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Instagram - @run_with_coachkatie, @therunninghubcommunity, @jamesdown1986 Website - www.therunninghub.co.uk Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1HmOPM0zsOqjU9nU0UZA Online Coaching Enquiries / Training [email protected] [email protected]

Are you training for your first marathon? Then this episode is definitely for you! We wanted to cover training for your first 26.2 mile distance, showcase the rollercoaster of emotions that you go through before race day, and to let you know that it's OK - it's very normal. Why you don't have to run the full distance before race day and trusting the process. And update you on how our Marathon Academy members are doing. The Marathon Academy is our new group coaching programme and a lot of our members are training for their first marathon this Autumn. If you've done multiple marathons before you may be able to empathise with everything we discuss in this episode or even pick up something new! We start this episode with our usual catch up, updating you on our teams achievements and our training! 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 [email protected] [email protected]

In this weeks episode, coaches Katie and James discuss the Big Half Marathon held in London by the London Marathon Events organisers. This years race is on the 4th September, starting at Tower Bridge and finishing at Cutty Sark. In this episode we discuss the race, the course and how you can run it to your favour, training in the lead up, tapering and just general advice on how to get the most out of training for a half marathon. Both of us are back from our hen and stag do's so full steam ahead now for final wedding plans and marathon training! Thank you for following us along on this journey and being a part of it. Social Media Links https://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 [email protected] [email protected]