The Fuelled Runner

The London Marathon 2026 debreif with Joe Seccombe The highs, lows and inbetweens! We chat all about our goals going into the race, what actually happened and where we’re going from here! You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and you can find Joe on Instagram @joeseccombe Happy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some final thoughts and reminders before you head into race day! You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for more Happy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Race day fuelling- what are we doing?! This episode is talking all about our race day fuelling strategy: The night before The morning of Getting to the race, timing your food and extra tips Reminders for during the race What to do when you finish How to cope with the days after You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for more Happy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Carb loading and tapering- how do we do it?! The whole aim of these last few weeks of your marathon training block is to give you the best shot possible on race day and in this episode I talk all about: What tapering is and why we do it? How to structure your taper Common taper mistakes What carb loading is How to carb load without overcomplicating it Practical tips for race week You can find me o...

Let’s talk snacks! Marathon fuelling’s unsung hero. In this episode I talk all about: Why snacking is important How it supports our bodies and training Pre run snacks General snacks and how to build them Ideas for snacks Personalisation of snacks You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for more Happy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much water should you be drinking? Should you be taking electrolytes? What about Caffeine!? All common questions for runners taking on the marathon! That’s why this week I’m breaking them down and giving you all the info you need I talk about: Hydration strategies How much water we need and how to do it during a marathon What are electrolytes? When do we need them? Electrolyte strategies for t...

Unsure what to eat after your long run or wondering if you could be doing more?! I’ve got you! This week I’m talking about: What happens in your body after a run The 20-minute recovery window Why a 3:1 carb to protein ratio is often recommended Easy post-run snack ideas like chocolate milk Why a full balanced meal afterwards still matters And some practical tips to help you stay consistent with re...

Unsure what to eat before your long run or wondering if you could be doing more?! I’ve got you! This week I’m talking about: Pre-run meal building- carbs Meal ideas The night before Day before Hydration Digestion time Signs you need to change your breakfast How to work out what works for you Race day considerations Training your gut You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc Happy...

Tummy troubles aren’t inevitable for runners! Gut training is one of the BIGGEST things you can do to help yourself. This week I’m talking about: Why GI distress happens in marathons What gut training actually is What the research shows How to train your gut for carbs during the race How to train your gut to tolerate pre-race meals A practical gut training guide You can find me on instagram @Sians...

This week I’m joined by my brother Joe who is also running the London Marathon 2026! He’s got a bit of a different approach to his nutrition and training so hopefully you’ll enjoy hearing from him! The link to his fundraising page is here We also answer some of your questions and talk through how we’re approaching balancing life and training You can find Joe on instagram @joeseccombe and me @Sians...

How to fuel a marathon- all things gels I promise they’re not as bad as they sound and this week I talk all about: what gels actually are why we even need them when you’re meant to start taking them how many you actually need how to pick the right gel for you caffeine gels and whether you can just use real food instead You can find me on instagram @ Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and you can also w...

How to fuel a marathon- protein, fibre and fat for marathon runners They’re your new best friend I promise and in this episode I explain Why you need protein, fat and fibre Myth busting protein intake When we should be eating protein, fibre and fat as runners and how much we should be aiming for How to make healthy eating work for you You can also watch the podcast on Youtube and as a note- this i...

How to fuel a marathon- carbohydrates. They’re your new best friend I promise and in this episode I explain : What a carbohydrate is and how they work Simple and Complex carbs and when to have them Carb myth busting How much do you need to eat and how many carbohydrates is enough You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc You can also watch the pod on youtube @ siansecc Happy runn...

How to fuel a marathon- the foundations Welcome to Marathon Fuel School! Your 12 week guide for how to fuel your marathon. In this episode, I’m talking all about the foundation and building balanced meal habits and plates. We look at carbs, protein, fibre and fats as well as looking at why we need to support our fuel tank for marathon training. You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok...

Bone stress injuries, REDs and the Athlete Health and Readiness checklist- my research! Today I talk through a deep dive into it and explain what I have spent my time doing over the last 6 months as well as talk about the future implications for this. Watch my youtube deep dive here This will be the last podcast until the new year but I will be back with lots of exciting things so watch this space...

A bit of a different chatty one today- I'm talking all about my experience during the Berlin Marathon 2025 I talk through the good, bad and ugly, my lessons and learnings from reflecting on my training block and also some tips for people looking to do Berlin in the future!! If you want to see the vlog, find it here on my youtube Find me on instagram at siansecc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Tapering and Carb loading- it’s all about getting you in the best possible position for race day! I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great, it’s totally manageable and give you my top tips In this episode I’m discussing: What is a taper Why do we do it The benefits What is a carb load Why we carb load and how it works How to carb load in a manageable way My top tips You can find me o...

The 10k is a really tough distance to race and hopefully this episode will give you a few tips and ideas about how to conquer your next 10k! I talk all about: Demands of the 10k Race strategy options Fuelling Recovery If you are looking for a training plan, you can use code SIANSECC for two weeks free on Runna. You can find me on instagram @ Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc Happy running, TFR x Hoste...

Fitness trackers, running watches and wearables are hot items and it feels like most people are wearing on in some form! But what do we actually need to be thinking about, what should we be tracking and what do you need from a running watch?! This episode I talk all about: Why we care Running watch run down Wearables explained 10,000 step myth Hype vs reality If you are looking for a training plan...

Being a ‘robust’ runner is something that can really change the outcome of your training and racing as a runner. It allows us to stay healthy and happy and is something which truly brings balance into our training! In this episode I chat about: What being a robust runner means How to be a robust runner Nutrition, training and balance If you are looking for a training plan, you can use code SIANSEC...

Fat adaptation- something that many endurance athletes have considered and is abit of a murky topic sometimes. So this week I break it down and explain exactly how it works and why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be! The biggest study that I mention (that has also shown repeated results!!) is by Louise Burke in race walkers- being fat adapted essentially costs you more oxygen and makes performance...

Runners- are you looking after your teeth?! We all know that sugar is one of the biggest contributors to oral health and as a sports nutritionist, I’m encouraging you to have LOTS of it- so how can we strike the balance? I spoke to Dr Fallon all about how we can look after our teeth whilst also fuelling our running. She is a fountain of knowledge and we spoke all about: What dental health means Wh...

Training programmes- they can be a bit tricky to get right sometimes and can be really overwhelming if you’re new to them! This week, I break down what some of the key running sessions are and how you can go about building a training block that works for you! Runna code: SIANSECC for two free weeks You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc Happy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. Se...

Heat training- should you be doing it?! I talk through the science to help you decide if you should or should not and talk you through: Why we do it What the adaptation goals are Who it’s useful for How we do it You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc Happy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The psychological side of running is something that most runners can benefit very quickly from working on. I was very lucky to be joined by Dr Jo Douglas who shared so much wonderful knowledge. Dr Jo Douglas is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and also a keen runner. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of multi-award-winning psychological therapies clinic Collective Psychology, based i...