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This Sunday the 27th April 2025 will see a record 90000+ participants in the marathon with both London and Manchester being held on the same day.
In this episode, I look ahead to what is going to be a really exciting day for marathoners, give some of my experience from previous editions and how it builds the anticipation for anyone still to run a marathon.
I also look at how to get into these marathons, what to expect around the day and on the course and also how to get the most out of spectating or following along at home.
If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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Today's episode is a Q+A style episode with questions from instagram, email and clients directly. If you'd like to submit a question for the next Q+A send me a message on instagram @therunningrules.
Topics covered today are:
Should I wear carbon shoes for training?Can I run a 3 hour marathon?How easy should my long run be?How do I deal with disappointment of missing a race?What are my gel recommendations?What supplements are recommended for runners?To get 10% off your Awesome Supplements purchases including the amazing choc nut protein powder I mentioned go to https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?ref=therunningrules&utm_campaign=affiliate_promotion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=gapaffiliate or use code LADD10
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This is part 10 of a series following my journey from T1 diabetes diagnosis to my next marathon.
20 days out you could say I'm officially on the taper but it doesn't feel like it. I still have a daunting week ahead and I'm pretty tired from poor sleep and potentially less than ideal fuelling day to day.
That said, I've ticked off another really strong week which makes me feel that I'm still going to go out and try to beat my form non-diabetic self. The speed is there as well as a confidence boosting 24 miler.
Fueling and hydration through my long run was also on point and the sugars played ball but I still have my reservations on what they will do on race day. At least I have a plan with some possible deviations!
'26.2 days to master the marathon' is a course to optimise your nutrition, mindset and execution of the marathon so you can run faster, stronger and more confidently. Doors are open now! Go to:
www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon
If there's anything you would like to know through this mini-series, please DM me on IG @therunningrules
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With the unseasonably good weather this week, I do a deep dive into the science behind sweating and hydration and its effect on running performance.
In this episode you'll get tips on what to do to know if you are consuming enough fluid and electrolytes on your runs and how to manage this in long races too to avoid big slow downs and mitigate the chances and severity of cramps
Hydration is even more important when the temperatures tick up but as it's very individual too, it can bite you in lower temperatures too if you don't stay on top of it.
Coaching capacity is close to full but if you want to improve in your marathon this spring, check out my new course 26.2 days to master the marathon at www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon
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This is part 9 of a series following my journey from T1 diabetes diagnosis to my next marathon.
4 weeks out from Belfast marathon, I'm feeling in really good shape but this is also when the doubts and niggles come in. I've hit some really good sessions and also ones where I didn't feel great at all.
The diabetes management has got somewhat frustrating as well with some sensors that seem to have been a bit dodgy and sugars running high and low at inconvenient times.
I also talk about the doubts and the pressure of trying to run to the best of my ability and how really it's too soon to be worrying too much about it.
'26.2 days to master the marathon' is a course to optimise your nutrition, mindset and execution of the marathon so you can run faster, stronger and more confidently. Doors are open now! Go to:
www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon
If there's anything you would like to know through this mini-series, please DM me on IG @therunningrules
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Today's episode is all about the weeks leading up to the marathon taper and the taper itself. In these weeks you are pushing yourself to the limits trying to stay on the right side of the line. It's going to be tough!
However, these weeks won't last forever and you aren't the only one finding it tough. There's almost always a point in the cycle where I wonder why I train for marathons but it never usually lasts too long.
Listen to get tips on how to get through these peak weeks in marathon training and the best principles for tapering. Even better, download my free taper guide at www.therunningrules.com/taper
Coaching capacity is close to full but if you want to improve in your marathon this spring, check out my new course 26.2 days to master the marathon at www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon
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Pacing is as much an art as it is a science. Calculators are fun to look at to get an idea of how you might do over a certain race distance but the feel of it is important too.
Then there is the extra incentive of a nice round number which can play into your thoughts and aims in a positive (and sometimes reckless!) way.
Today I talk about factors to think about in your pacing such as how aggressive you want to be, the course elevation and potential weather concerns.
I also lean into the 'vibes' side of it. Sometimes you will simply have a better day than other days and that has to play into your plan as well.
Coaching capacity is close to full but if you want to improve in your marathon this spring, check out my new course 26.2 days to master the marathon at www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon
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This week's episode was a fun one discussing lots of things we as runners can get caught up worrying about and why sometimes the best thing is to ignore the noise.
I talk about useless benchmarks provided by your watch, why there is so much more to training than weekly mileage and why comparing yourself to others (or even a former you) can be counterproductive.
However, there is a difference between comparison and inspiration and there are ways to turn some of these things to your advantage and push yourself on.
If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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This is part 8 of a series following my journey from T1 diabetes diagnosis to my next marathon.
Today's bonus episode was recorded right after my Sunday long run where I ran the last 20 miles of the Belfast marathon course. There were a few surprises both with the route and some personal issues!
However, it was good to get a lay of the land and realise that my game plan might need to change a little as a result.
Recovery has been top of mind this week too and I talk about easy runs, steady runs and strides and a little about mileage too.
'26.2 days to master the marathon' is a course to optimise your nutrition, mindset and execution of the marathon so you can run faster, stronger and more confidently. Doors are open now! Go to:
www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon
If there's anything you would like to know through this mini-series, please DM me on IG @therunningrules
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Today's episode is the full race recap and lessons from the Bohermeen half marathon that I ran at the weekend.
I learnt plenty of things from a diabetes standpoint but also some more general principles that we can all learn from including logistics, pacing, racing and hydration.
If you've a race coming up or are reflecting on a recent effort then there is definitely something here for you!
If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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This is part 7 of a series following my journey from T1 diabetes diagnosis to my next marathon.
In this week's bonus episode I give an insight to how I'm feeling going into this weekend's Bohermeen half marathon off the back of a couple of really pleasing runs.
I also go into the New York marathon debacle and discuss how changing plans can actually make you feel a bit more liberated in the long run.
'26.2 days to master the marathon' is a course to optimise your nutrition, mindset and execution of the marathon so you can run faster, stronger and more confidently. Doors are open now! Go to:
www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon
If there's anything you would like to know through this mini-series, please DM me on IG @therunningrules
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Last week I gave a webinar on 'breaking down the marathon wall' where I talked about what 'the wall' is and how to avoid it through better planning and execution.
As someone who has learnt the hard way, I don't want you to make the same mistakes as me and this webinar gave practical tips that you can use now to be more prepared than ever on race day.
If you want a bulletproof blueprint for escaping the wall, my course '26.2 days to master the marathon' is starting on Monday 10th March. We will cover everything you need to know in order to get the most out of you marathon.
Go to www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon to find out more and sign up!
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This is part 6 of a series following my journey from T1 diabetes diagnosis to my next marathon.February has by and large been a good month. I managed 2 x 18 mile runs - the furthest yet - and I've managed to mostly keep the sugars under control.
Caution around a hamstring strain meant I missed a couple of sessions but recovered quickly and finished the month strong.
Now I have to prepare for my first big test - the half marathon.
'26.2 days to master the marathon' is a course to optimise your nutrition, mindset and execution of the marathon so you can run faster, stronger and more confidently. Doors are open now and if you enrol by Monday 3rd March you will get a free one-to-one coaching session as well! Go to:
www.therunningrules.com/master-the-marathon
If there's anything you would like to know through this mini-series, please DM me on IG @therunningrules
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As we're into the middle of spring marathon training, what you do over the next month is going to be vital to your success in the marathon.
Today I talk about my favourite marathon sessions and how to adapt different sessions so they are more fun and manageable.
I also give some ways of working out what your marathon potential is from the workouts you are doing.
Sign up for the free webinar 'Break down the marathon wall' on Thursday 27th February at 12:30 at www.therunningrules.com/wall
If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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Holidays will always disrupt your routine even if they are designed to give you a break from it.
Today, I talk about how to view running differently in the context of your holiday to ensure you get the balance right but also so you can make the most of it.
Sign up for the free webinar 'Break down the marathon wall' on Thursday 27th February at 12:30 at www.therunningrules.com/wall
If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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This week marks 3 months since my T1 diabetes diagnosis and 3 months until Belfast marathon. We all have to deal with 'bumps in the road', some more serious than others.
But our initial reactions can make way to different feelings as the dust settles and we try to get back to a routine. Our goals can shift a little too and that's ok.
Today I focus on what I'm grateful for, some of the unexpected challenges and how leaning into support and trying to simplify certain areas of life can help to carry on chasing goals with our running.
If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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This week the podcast is two years old! Thank you so much for your support!
In today's episode I give new listeners a glimpse into my backstory as a runner and also give everyone a chance to reflect on their own running story and learn to reflect on tough challenges as points that moved you forward.
From a first marathon experience at 20 to joining a club and becoming a coach 10 years ago to now preparing to run my first marathon with T1 diabetes, I talk through the big turning points and how I progressed as a runner, coach and person.
If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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This is part 5 of a series following my journey from T1 diabetes diagnosis to my next marathon.January is over! Long live February. The last week of training felt like a bit of a reality check but there were still some positives to take. Strength work has been coming along well and that adds some mental positivity as well as physical gains.
After the disappointment of a curtailed long run, I'm starting to fine tune a fuelling plan that might work. I also talk about getting out of a rut and how we all get them from time to time.
If there's anything you would like to know through this mini-series, please DM me on IG @therunningrules
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In today's episode I talk about managing injuries before they even occur. We never want to be out for long with an injury but having solutions in place before an injury occurs can make an injury so much easier to deal with.
I explore why we should expect an injury at some point, how to prepare now for it and how to try and mitigate them with some good practices.
Finally I look at how to make sure we don't make an injury worse when we do get there. If you are worried about injuries and especially if you're not(!), this episode is for you.
If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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This is a rather belated part 4 of a series following my journey from T1 diabetes diagnosis to my next marathon.6 weeks have passed which have been very up and down. Today I cover the holiday period, a pleasing 5k run, time away, bad weather, sickness, returning to training and a storm!
There are loads of takeaways for your marathon prep including how to navigate bumps in the road with training, starting to get on top of your race nutrition, how races can give you confidence and even how to pace hills.
If there's anything you would like to know through this mini-series, please DM me on IG @therunningrules
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