The Running Hub

In this weeks episode we discuss the long run & how to perfect it.  The long run is the foundation of most training plans, but do you really know why it's so important? This week we break down the benefits of the Sunday long run, how to structure it for maximum gains, and common mistakes to avoid. Whether you're training for your first marathon or looking to set a new PB this episode will give you...

In this week's episode we share our opinion on why we believe marathon plans don't always need to be 16 weeks. Research studies have also stated that 12 week plans can be more effective for experienced or advanced runners.  The crucial factor in deciding how long your block should be is, what did your training look like before, what do you need to work on next and break the cycle down into smaller...

This weekend we prepare for our first race of 2025.  In this weeks episode we discussed our preparations including training, tapering, mindset, race day strategy, kit, nutrition and pre race routine.  Some of the things we do are second nature so we broke down the whole week to give you an insight into how we prepared and how we are feeling.    Purchase our new Strength Guide Here.  Shop our websi...

In this weeks episode we discuss a really important topic - fuelling.  If you fuel your training correctly, you'll feel better, perform better and recover quicker.  Nutrition is a big topic in January as new training plans begin for spring races and runners begin training for their first marathon.  We chat about how to fuel before your run, during the run and what to have after.  This is all based...

In this weeks episode to kickstart the New Year, we discuss our goals for 2025.  We talk about goal setting, the SMART technique and how habit tracking can set you up for a successful 2025.  Purchase our new Strength Guide Here.  Donate £20 to attend our online core classes.  Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop Join us for  The Running Hub Retreat - May 2025...

This week we invite you to recap and reflect on your running year of 2024.  To celebrate the wins and achievements, reflect on the challenges, embrace the lessons learnt and look forward to what we can take forward into 2025.  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?  ...

Ready to conquer 2025 with a perfectly planned race calendar? Tune in to our latest episode with Coach Katie where we guide you through how to organise your upcoming year of running. From choosing your 'A' races to balancing recovery and adventure, we'll help you set goals, avoid injury, and make 2025 your best running year yet. Whether you're chasing PBs or wanting to hit the next distance, this...

Join me this week for a solo episode (Katie). The festive season is a time for celebration, family, and indulgence – but how do you balance it all while keeping your running goals on track? In this episode, we dive into the topic of navigating Christmas as a runner. We'll explore how to adjust your training plan to fit around holiday commitments, manage time with family, and still enjoy all the fe...

In this week's episode, we catch up with Katie and James post race. Katie with her sneaky marathon & James with how his race unfolded. An honest account of the highs, lows and everything in between.    Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media Links Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on...

We catch up with James ahead of Valencia Marathon coming up this weekend.  We chatted about how James is feeling, his pre race prep, race strategy and how he plans to celebrate after the race.  Join the Strength Guide Waitlist  Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media Links Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us...

In this weeks episode of the podcast we are joined by our third coach Hayley to discuss how to get ready for Spring marathons. It may feel too soon to begin thinking about 2025 already, but we know getting started now is the best thing to do to thank your future self.  We discuss how long it takes to train for a marathon, what you should be doing in training, what nutriton mistakes we see people m...

Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. We're joined by physiotherapist, triathlete and pilates teacher Alexandra Johnson to explore the transformative power of mindset in the world of running. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, we dive deep into the mental strategies that can take your running journey to the next level. Join us as we discuss overcoming building menta...

In this weeks episode of the podcast we had Alex Trivino on to talk to us about his recent challenge of 7 marathons in 7 days.  Alex was fundraising for Brain Tumour Research and has so far raised over £5,000!  Alex shared more about what it took to train for a challenge of this magnitutude, how each day went and what things helped him through the tough times.  Thanks Alex for sharing your story a...

One of our wonderful members Lauren had the pleasure of running Sydney Marathon this year.  It's currently a candidate to become the 7th World Marathon Major so we invited Lauren onto the podcast to share her experience with the community.    Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media Links Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james...

In this weeks episode of the Running Hub Podcast we explore the Do's and Don't of Marathon Training. We recorded this episode a while ago and it was so popular we thought we would record an updated version especially after our positive experiences at Chicago.  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 a...

It's time to recap our race weekends in Chicago!  Join us as we chat through how our races went from start to finish, our honest thoughts, reflections and feelings and what we learnt from Sunday.  After the up and down last few months, we were so excited to record a positive recap!    Apply for  121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub  Join  The Running Hub Community today!  Watch us on YouTube F...

In this weeks episode we reflect on our Chicago Marathon Training blocks and go through some questions which will help you reflect on yours too.  It's important to reflect on what went well, what you can improve on which will help give you the confidence going into race day!    Join  The Running Hub Community today!  Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub  Watch us on YouTube Follow us...

In this weeks episode we discuss how to develop your race strategy ahead of your target A race. Whether it's a half or full marathon, we've got you covered on how you can prepare to have the best time and performance on race day.  We also go through our hopes and dreams for Chicago and use our tips on how we've put together how we're going to race.    Last chance to sign up to our Beginners Course...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mens mental health and suicide.  We were joined this week by Hub Member Jay Fletcher and his story with running.  When Jay first started running, he began running marathon after marathon striving the 100 club!  After a difficult period of his life in 2021 with his marriage breaking down, he thought there was no way out. He turned to family, friends and the s...

In this weeks episode we talked about the marathon taper and how to navigate through it successfully. We shared our top 10 tips on how to prepare in your final few weeks before race day.    Sponsor Alex for his 7 in 7 Days Challenge.  Sign up for our Beginners Course starting on 30th September.      Join  The Running Hub Community today!  Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub  Watch u...

Triathlon Coach Hayley joined us for this weeks podcast to discuss off season for triathlon and running.  We chatted through what an off season is, what you can work on in the Winter to improve for 2025 and how you can add in different forms of training to benefit your performance.  If you're interested in capitalising on next year then book in a call with us.  Or apply for coaching with Hayley, J...

In this weeks episode we chat through some of our essential things for running and things we can't live without!  This was interesting to think about what's essential and what's nice to have.  Let us know some of your essentials for running!    Join The Running Hub Community today!  Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub  Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommu...

In this weeks episode of the podcast we wanted to give you an update on Chicago Marathon Training and our travel plans.  Things have obviously changed for us over the last few weeks and we wanted to share with you what's going on and happening within the Running Hub.    Join The Running Hub Plus+ Group Coaching to achieve your next Half Marathon PB! Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Le...

In this weeks episode of the Running Hub podcast we share with you our top 10 tips on how to Improve your Half Marahton PB.    Join The Running Hub Plus+ Group Coaching to achieve your next Half Marathon PB!   Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left!  Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub  Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity  Shop our websit...

In this weeks episode of the pocast we chat about what happens when training doesn't go to plan. Life, injury, work stresses can all make our training come to a halt but it's how we adapt and overcome these to make sure we're looking after ourselves and making sure we're on track.    Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left!  Apply for 121 Online Coaching with The Running Hub  Watch us o...