The Running Hub

In this episode we celebrate the wonderful achievements of our Running Hub Community members at the Cambridge Half Marathon over the weekend.  We also highlight our Toyko superstars who completed the marathon over the weekend.  We also delve into our own races and break down a bit further the mental component of racing a half marathon. Coach Katie was very open, honest and raw about her race prep...

In this weeks episode, where we're in a different location once again, we discuss race day nerves and how to either combat them or overcome them.  It's a busy race weekend for the Hub, with members taking on Cambridge Half Marathon and Tokyo Marathon so we thought it would be great to chat through some of our tips on how to prepare best for race day mentally, especially if you're worried or nervou...

James and I were very fortunate enough to spend 5 days at the world class sports and health resort Thanyapura in Phuket a few weeks ago.  We planned our diaries so we could work a 'peak' week into our training calendar to make the most of the facilities and use the resort to its full potential.   In this episode we give you a low down of what its like to be surrounded by elite athletes & lots of O...

In this weeks episode we're joined by Spencer Ollington, a Hub member, runner and former addict.  Spencer has been on a huge personal journey the last few years and with that wants to raise awareness and money for the charity MIND through taking on a brand new challenge in a different way.  Starting on the 13th March, Spencer will be running the length of the country via the London Marathon to sho...

Everyone wants to get better at running, correct? And there are things we can do outside of our running to help benefit our performance and become a #StrongerFitterFaster runner. We talk through the fundamentals to training that can help benefit our running in a positive way.  And with that we have launched a new 8 week programme starting on Monday 6th March to go through these different fundament...

In this weeks episode the coaches discuss their experience of their half marathon in Thailand.  The race took place in Khon Kaen and was the big 'race' of this trip. We discuss our preparations leading up to the race, how the race unfolded and where it puts us at this stage of the season.  We were so thrilled to be close to half marathon PBs again and being only in January sets us up well for the...

In this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss warm up and drills. We get asked a lot from our audience what these are and how to perform them correctly and efficiently.  They are such an important part of your running and training routine so we wanted to break them down and explain the importance of them.  Also, if you're interested, catch up with us on how we're getting on with our training ove...

At the start of 2023, James and I decided to begin travelling other areas of the world to explore what other running cultures have to offer and also to search for some warmer climates to train in.  Our first stop is Thailand and we've been here now for just over a week. We wanted to share our experiences of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, running routes, our first race experience and what we've learnt so...

Are you training for a big race in March, April or May? Then this episode is for you!  This week we share with you some of our tips leading up to your big race in the spring.  One of the main takeaways from the episode is plan, prepare, execute!  Preparing for your training, nutriton, recovery is all key to training and performing well.  Next week we'll update you more on our travels, we didn't wa...

Welcome to our first episode of 2023! Can you believe it? A new year has started, and with that comes a new sense of motivation and new targets to focus on.  We wanted to start the year with something fun... your race calendar.  Today we go through what we've currently got lined up for the year and our advice on how you can get the best out of your race calendar. So don't fear if you don't have an...

In this weeks episode we talk all things goal setting for 2023.  James and I discuss our own goals in relation to races/running, fitness, life and work.  Hopefully this episode can give you some inspiration for your goals for next year if you are yet to set them!  Also know that if you haven't set goals for 2023 that it also OK. There's still plenty of time to think about yours and figure them out...

In this week's Christmas special, the coaches sat down to reflect on the year of 2022.  This episode also gives you the opportunity to do the same, so pick up a pen and paper and get ready to pause the podcast in the relevant places!  If you'd like some support with your running and goals for 2023, then we'd love to be a part of that journey with you.  Social Media Links Follow us on facebook - ht...

Sorry for the clickbait title, but we have some exciting news to share with you.  In 2023 things are changing for James and I, but if anything, this is just the next chapter, we can't wait to share this journey with you!    Social Media Links Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ Follow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986...

You may have seen over on our social media platforms this week that we've welcomed a new coach to the coaching team.  Hello Sam Lewis!!! 🥳👊🏻 In today's episode we chat to Sam and welcome him into the Running Hub family, find out what he looks forward to as he starts his coaching journey and what how you can be coached by Sam. Email myself or James for more information.  Again, please welcome Sa...

The Marathon Academy spots are now open! Join before the 9th December for a start to training on the 12th December.  We start the podcast with our usual weekly catch up including Coach Katie's first 10km race in a while, Brighton Marathon potentially being taken over by London and football fever!  In this weeks episode we're joined by another Marathon Academy graduate from Autumn 2022 to discuss t...

This week we're joined by Hub member Debbie Cook who was one of recent Marathon Academy Graduates.  Debbie has run her fair share of marathons but still embarked on the group coaching programme with The Running Hub.  She shared her experience within the Hub and how it reinforced the elements of training that she sometimes neglected and also her experience on race day!  Debbie enjoyed her training...

This week are joined by Matt Wood, co-founder of RunThrough UK which is a race events organiser. They started in 2013 and this year will top over 200 events!  You can hear very clearly that Matt wants to create inclusive events for all runners. And that is why he's set up the RunThrough Foundation and hosting the first free race next year on 24th September 2023 in Warrington. If you want to enter...

In this week's episode we're joined by Milton Keynes Marathon Director Andy Hully to discuss next years races on 30th April and 1st May.  The event has an exciting new start and finish location which will enhance the runners and spectators experience including a whole new race village.  There is a range of events over the 2 days including the superhero fun run, Rocket 5km, Turing 10km, half marath...

In the summer we ran our first marathon group coaching programme called 'The Marathon Academy'. We invited one of our graduates Aimee onto the podcast to talk about her experience.  She shared:  - How important strength and conditioning was to her programme - How she achieved a 26 minute PB  - The power of the group in support and accountability - Why she's staying in the Hub after the academy has...

In this week's episode we're joined by Tom Bosworth, a British two-time Olympic race walker who holds three World records including the 1 mile best of 5:31.08.   He has had an amazing career including, six British records, 13 British Championships gold medals and a silver Commonwealth Games medal. He's now retired at the tender age of 32, so luckily for us he has a bit more time on his hands at th...

In today's episode we had Darren O'Reilly who is one of the co-founders of Whole Supp, a nutrition brand which provides nutritionally complete shakes.  Darren saw a gap in the market for athletes and corporate professionals who have busy lifestyles, but still want to look after their nutrition and fuel both their nutrition and performance.  Running Hub listeners can get 15% off their products by u...

Today we're joined by Claire Maxted, who you may also know as Wild Ginger Running. Claire is the co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine and now hosts Wild Ginger Running which is a UK based YouTube channel providing trail and ultra running advice, inspiration and gear reviews. She releases weekly videos on races, kit review and lots of inspiration to help you on your ultra and trai...

On Sunday 2nd October 40,000 people took to the streets of London for the London Marathon.  Coach Katie ran on Sunday for the 5th time and wanted to share her race experience with you.  We also wanted to share the successes of the rest of the Running Hub Community at London and in other races.  We hope this has inspired a few of you to run a marathon or run London!    Join the Running Hub -  www.t...

The coaches are back! The new Mr & Mrs Down are back on the podcast to fill you in on what we've been up to the last few weeks.  We go through some of the Hub recent successes, how the wedding went, the Great North Run and the upcoming London Marathon.  Also, will or won't James be doing Amsterdam Marathon?   Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ https://www.instagram...

Are you preparing for your big target race? Have you got a marathon or half marathon upcoming? The coaches at The Running Hub, Katie and James, discuss everything you need to be doing in race week to make sure you are race ready!    Social Media Links Fachttps://www.facebook.com/TheRunningHubCommunity/ https://www.instagram.com/run_with_coachkatie/ www.therunninghub.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/c...