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Can you train for a half marathon in 6 - 8 weeks?  James' is currently in preparation for Paris Half Marathon which is a little over 6 weeks away. We're currently in Kenya and James has got a mini training block coming up to get ready for the race and hopefully chase down a PB!      If you'd like to be coached -  Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Social Media Links Follow us on instagram...

One of the biggest problems we see as coaches, is the overwhelm of so much information online.   We think they need to do more sessions, add more intensity, when actually it's the opposite. We need to keep training simple.   In today's episode we discuss how to keep training simple to ultimately get the results and progress you desire.    If you'd like to be coached -  Coaching Application - Join...

With every new year comes a fresh opportunity to set some new running, training and performance goals.  In this episose we discuss why it's important to set goals, how to set them, mistakes we see when runners goal set and sharing our targets for 2026.  If you haven't figured out your goals for the year, do not worry. You don't need to rush into January head first. Take your time to think and set...

This week we invite you to recap and reflect on your running year of 2025.  To celebrate the wins and achievements, reflect on the challenges, embrace the lessons learnt and look forward to what we can take forward into 2026.  If you wish to do your own reflection you can using the following questions:  Reflecting on Achievements What are some of your biggest wins and achievements for the year?  ...

In this episode we're joined by Gary Farnes, one of our original community members.  Gary has been with us from the start, and we've also been there for him on the start of his journey too.  From starting running by joining a Need for Speed course, Gary's marathon journey began with the London Marathon and running it virtually in the miserable wet and cold day in 2020.  Gary went on to run all 6 m...

After a huge bumper weekend of racing we debriefed Valencia Marathon, The Milton Keynes Winter Half and Katie's first Hyrox season!    If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website & new limited edition range -  www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop   Social Media Links Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow...

In this weeks epiosde we discuss how I'm going to be training for the Boston Marathon next year.  This will be my 5th star on the 6 star World Major Marathon Journey.  I've already periodised my training, mapped out the races I would like to do and have a clear plan of how I'm going to run well next April.  If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website...

Have you completed a marathon before and now aiming for a faster time? Then this episode is for you! We breakdown how to run a faster marathon in 2026.  From building your aerobic base, fuelling your performance, strength training and the key workouts. We discuss some of the things you can implement into your next block to get a new PB!!  If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join T...

Your alarm goes off at 6am… it's dark, cold, raining and suddenly training for a marathon feels like a terrible idea. However, winter isn't about perfection. It's about momentum, consistency, and building the foundation your marathon will stand on. In this weeks episode we're going to discuss how to train in winter, how to stay motivated and what you should be working on at this time of year.  We...

Are you new to running? A beginner training for their first marathon? Or a runner who knows they have more potential over the marathon distance? Then this podcast is for you!  Coaches James and Katie discuss their first marathon experience, what a training plan should look like, common marathon mistakes and why mindset is so important to marathon running.  The Marathon Academy, our group coaching...

In this weeks podcast, we're joined by Coach Hayley who recently returned from Wollongong, Australia, where she competed at the World Triathlon Championships as part of Team GB after qualifying previously at Windsor Sprint Triathlon. Hayley shares what it was really like to race on the world stage, from the excitement of representing GB to the nerves, the atmosphere, and everything that went into...

In this weeks episode we answer your questions about marathon training including:  Our biggest marathon mistakes... What data metrics are over and underrated Our fuelling strategies  And much more...   We also discuss Ruth Chepengetich's recent ban, Katie's Hyrox experience and Cape Town potentially becoming a World Marathon Major!    Purchase our Marathon Training Strength Guide Here.  SIGN UP TO...

Strength training is something that gets pushed to the bottom of the pile for most runners.  But in today's podcast episode, we discuss why you should be strength training, how often to be doing it and how to balance it alongside your running too.    Purchase our Marathon Training Strength Guide Here.  SIGN UP TO OUR WORKSHOP ON MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER - FREE TICKETS HERE   Stay up to date with more...

You've trained for months, crossed the finish line and achieved something incredible… but now you feel a bit lost. It can be often be disguised as a lack of motivation, but actually...  Welcome to the  post-race blues - something almost every runner experiences, but not many talk about. In this week's episode, Coaches Katie and James discuss:  Why you might feel low or unmotivated after your race...

In this weeks episode we discuss how to stay motivated through the winter season.  As the darker, colder and wetter months draw in here in the UK, we discuss why it's important to understand how you can capitalise on these months and how it's important to reframe your mindset.  It's a perfect opportunity to train in a different way, train indoors and focus more on strength and certainly draw upon...

In this episode we are sharing with you the Running Hub Method!  How we structure marathon training for our clients:  How long a training plan should be.  The phases that make up marathon training.  Our golden rules for marathon training.  What types of runs to be completing.  What a typical week of training looks like.  We hope you can take away something from this episode.  If you're looking for...

In this weeks episode we chat through the common mistakes we see people make in both training and on race day.  We personally have made some of these mistakes ourselves, but as coaches, we are here to ensure you don't have to!  We discuss the Berlin Marathon weekend, Boston Marathon application results, a recap of the Tokyo World Champs and upcoming triathlon news.    Stay up to date with more inf...

Training isn't just about the miles you run or the workouts you complete, it's about the mindset you bring to them too. The mental side of training is just as important as the physical and it's something we don't know how to manage or overlook.   Have you ever gone into a race or training session with a negative mindset and it not gone well? We want to flip this and go into our runs with a more po...

If you've signed up for a spring marathon in April, whether it's London, Manchester, Newport, Paris, or any of the other options available, the work can start now. In this episode, we break down why getting ahead with your training early is the key to marathon success, especially when it comes to consistency, aerobic base training and strength.  In this week's podcast Katie and James discuss, the ...

September can be the new January! In this episode, we explore the power of the September reset. A chance to reflect, realign, and refocus before the year ends. Whether you're returning from a summer break or just need a fresh start, tune in for practical tips, mindset shifts, and gentle motivation to finish the year strong. In this episode Katie and James discuss why September can be an opportunit...

In this weeks episode, Coach Katie records a solo episode to recap her Marathon Journey. From the first London Marathon in 2014 to this years London 2025. There's been 11 marathons, 6 Londons and 4 World Majors. Progress is not linear and this journey will show you that. If you're having a bad day or block, know that's not how things always turn out. Keep showing up, remain consistent and put in t...

Most runners think carb loading is eating a giant bowl of pasta the night before their marathon, but that's not how it works. In this episode, the coaches Katie and James break down the science of carb loading in simple terms, and explains why practicing your carb load in training is just as important as your long runs. It's very easy to get to race week, start thinking of carb loading, but in rea...

In this episode, we sit down with Coach James to unpack his very first T100 triathlon experience in London this weekend just gone. From the highs and lows of training, to the unexpected moments on race day, James takes us through the full journey. We talk about how he prepared, challenges with swimming, what went to plan (and what didn't), and the biggest lessons he's taking into his next triathlo...

Running 13.1 miles in under two hours is one of the most popular milestones for runners. We've guided many in our community to this big milestone. But when you break it down, it takes more than just running faster. In this episode, we break down exactly how to train for a sub‑2 half marathon, from the paces you need to hit, to the workouts that will get you there, to race‑day strategies that help...

We've made the mistaks, so you don't have to! There are a few key mistakes that could be holding you back in your running journey and as coaches, we can easily spot them.  In this episode, we're breaking down the most common oversights runners fall into... From running every run too fast, to skipping strength, underfuelling, ignoring niggles and constantly training without a break. If you've been...