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Ready to bounce back stronger after your marathon? In Motion presents The Sports Lab Ep:005 (Marathon Recovery) with Damien and podiatrist Sian. This episode dives deep into what really happens to your body after 26.2 miles—from microscopic muscle tears and lingering niggles to blisters, lost toenails, and that dreaded post-race emotional dip. The duo shares practical, experience-backed advice on...

If you love race weekend energy, this episode is for you. Damien Walsh previews a huge double bill — Saturday’s stacked 5K shootout and Sunday’s drama at the London Marathon — breaking down the matchups, the tactics, the shoes, the fueling, and the names you need to know before the gun goes. The 5K field is outrageously deep with Freddie Richardson (13:42), Joseph Tuffin (13:46), Ben Alcock (13:49...

This week on the show: We dive into the Spring Classics (Pidcock’s podium shine and Wout van Aert’s emotional Paris-Roubaix victory last week), celebrate today’s adidas Manchester Marathon finishers chasing PBs on those flat Mancunian streets, and ramp up the excitement as we head into London Marathon Week with the latest elite start list details and personal bests for British and international st...

Welcome to Episode 4 of In Motion presents The Sports Lab with Sian and Damien. This week, Damien quizzes Sian on one of the hottest topics in running right now — carbon fibre trainers (super shoes). With marathon season in full swing, Damien puts Sian in the hot seat to explore the science, real benefits, and potential risks of these high-tech shoes. You’ll hear Sian digging into how much perform...

Episode 3: Q&A with Damien – From School Runner to Marathoner, Coach & Dad Athlete. Welcome to Episode 3 of In Motion presents The Sports Lab, where we discuss all things in sports with Sian and Damien. In this episode, the tables turn. After Sian shared her journey last time, it’s now Damien’s turn in the hot seat. We sit down for an honest, insightful Q&A as Damien opens up about his...

Welcome to episode 2 of In Motion presents "THE SPORTS LAB" — the podcast diving deep into sports performance, biomechanics, injury prevention, and practical ways to move better and run stronger. Hosted by Sports podiatrist Sian Thomasson and sports performance coach Damien Walsh, this episode flips the script: Damien puts Sian in the hot seat with 20 targeted questions exploring her expertise in...

Sian is a specialist podiatrist with a focus on biomechanics, podiatry surgery, and sports-related lower limb care. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry from Northampton University in 2004, followed by an MSc in Podiatry Surgery, and spent 12 years in the NHS building expertise in surgical training and treatments, including work with The Royal Ballet Company and London Marathon runners. Dam...