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The Running Hub

A podcast hosted by Katie and James Down, online running coaches based in the UK.

The Running Hub Podcast is the place for keen runners to listen to other inspirational stories whilst on the run, and be motivated for their own journey.

Exploring topics to help you with your training, keep you motivated and enhance your performance to the next level.

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Running Fitness Health & Fitness Sports
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
62 minutes
Episodes
279
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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How To Train For a Half Marathon - Our Spring Half Marathon Plans

How To Train For a Half Marathon - Our Spring Half Marathon Plans

In today's episode of The Running Hub podcast, we discuss our goals for the Spring which includes a half marathon. We share what race we are aiming for, our targets and how we're going to achieve the…

00:54:28  |   Fri 23 Feb 2024
parkrun Removes Competitive Stats and Data - What are Your Thoughts?

parkrun Removes Competitive Stats and Data - What are Your Thoughts?

parkrun last week announced last week that they were removing competitive stats and data from their website. 

Is this an inclusivity issue or is this around the gender debate in sport which has been …

01:06:23  |   Fri 16 Feb 2024
Kelvin Kiptum - Honouring the Marathon World Record Holder

Kelvin Kiptum - Honouring the Marathon World Record Holder

Kelvin Kiptum, the current marathon world record holder, unfortunately passed away on Sunday 11th February in a car accident alongside his coach Gervais Hakizimana. 

Kelvin had a short but exciting c…

00:14:34  |   Tue 13 Feb 2024
How Yoga Can Be The Secret For Running Success with Georgi Tucker Yoga & USA Olympic Trials Chat!

How Yoga Can Be The Secret For Running Success with Georgi Tucker Yoga & USA Olympic Trials Chat!

In this weeks episode of the podcast we had Georgi from @georgituckeryoga come on to chat about the benefits of practicing yoga on a weekly basis and how it can transform your running and functional …
01:41:57  |   Fri 09 Feb 2024
Slowing Down to Speed Up - Perfecting The Easy Run!

Slowing Down to Speed Up - Perfecting The Easy Run!

In this weeks episode we catch you up on where in Thailand we currently are and our recent visit to Kuala Lumpur parkrun in Malayasia. 

We then go onto this weeks topic - easy running, which isn't al…

00:55:50  |   Fri 02 Feb 2024
Recovery and Injury Prevention Tips for Marathon Training with Rudi from The Treatment Lab

Recovery and Injury Prevention Tips for Marathon Training with Rudi from The Treatment Lab

At the end of 2023 we were joined by our resident physio Rudi Chaplin from The Treatment Lab.  Rudi who is a sports rehabilitator and massage therapist is also a keen runner himself. He works with ma…

01:09:53  |   Fri 26 Jan 2024
Comeback Running Diaries, From 30 Min 5km To Sub 90 Half Marathon PB - Tim O'Sullivan - Hub Member Story

Comeback Running Diaries, From 30 Min 5km To Sub 90 Half Marathon PB - Tim O'Sullivan - Hub Member Story

In this weeks episode of the podcast we invited Running Hub coached client Tim O'Sullivan onto the podcast to talk about his huge successes with his running journey in 2023. 

After a tough period of …

01:24:24  |   Fri 19 Jan 2024
The Benefits of Group Training and Being Part of a Wider Community - Episode 190

The Benefits of Group Training and Being Part of a Wider Community - Episode 190

In today's episode of The Running Hub podcast, we discuss the benefits of group training, being part of a community and sharing our experiences of having trained as parts of groups to help elevate ou…

00:51:43  |   Fri 12 Jan 2024
Run Your Year: Striding into 2024 on a Positive Note

Run Your Year: Striding into 2024 on a Positive Note

Our first episode of 2024 all the way from Bangkok, Thailand.  In this episode we sit down to discuss how to start 2024 positively, effectively but also safely. 

It's easy to get sucked into the New …

00:43:17  |   Fri 05 Jan 2024
Recap and Reflection of 2023 - Reviewing Your Year of Running - Guided Episode

Recap and Reflection of 2023 - Reviewing Your Year of Running - Guided Episode

Join us for the final podast episode of 2023 where we review and recap our running years.  This episode also allows you to review your year with prompts and questions to get you thinking. 

Thank you …

00:30:57  |   Fri 29 Dec 2023
What 2024 Has In Store For Us - Episode 187

What 2024 Has In Store For Us - Episode 187

As the year draws to a close, we start to think about 2024 and what the year has in store for us. 

We wanted to share our plans with you in relation to training, racing, travel and the community. 

Jo…

00:39:17  |   Fri 22 Dec 2023
How To Plan Your Running Year For 2024 & Winter Half Marathon Weekend Recap

How To Plan Your Running Year For 2024 & Winter Half Marathon Weekend Recap

In this weeks episode, we're joined by Naomi as our co-host. She stepped in last minute for James as he was unable to make this week. We chatted about the recent Winter Half Marathon in Milton Keynes…

00:58:59  |   Fri 15 Dec 2023
Valencia Marathon Race Recap 2023

Valencia Marathon Race Recap 2023

In this weeks episode we recap Valencia Marathon which was held on Sunday 3rd December 2023. 

Course records and national records were broken proving how fast and good course this can be! 

James upda…

00:44:16  |   Fri 08 Dec 2023
Heading into Valencia Marathon Race Week - What is Carb Loading?

Heading into Valencia Marathon Race Week - What is Carb Loading?

It's Valencia Marathon Race week for coaches James and Sam. 

We sit down to discuss how the guys are feeling ahead of the race, discuss the London Good For Age announcement and how Sydney Marathon ha…

01:05:45  |   Fri 01 Dec 2023
What It Takes To Break 90 Minutes For The Half Marathon - Running Hub Member Stories

What It Takes To Break 90 Minutes For The Half Marathon - Running Hub Member Stories

This week we're joined by Pedro and Lewis, coached members of The Running Hub and what it took to break the 90 minute barrier for the half marathon. 

Hear how coach James took different approaches fo…

01:05:21  |   Fri 24 Nov 2023
Empowering Women in Sport & Community - Rebecca from SOAR Running

Empowering Women in Sport & Community - Rebecca from SOAR Running

In this week's episode are we joined by Rebecca from SOAR Running to discuss: 

  • our experiences as women in sport
  • what communities and groups are out there to promote women in sport
  • what we can do to…
01:11:56  |   Fri 17 Nov 2023
Tips For Training in the Winter, New York Marathon Recap & The 7th World Marathon Major?

Tips For Training in the Winter, New York Marathon Recap & The 7th World Marathon Major?

In this weeks episode, coaches of The Running Hub, James and Katie talk about:

  • Our top tips for training through the winter and how to maintain motivation and momentum
  • Recap of the New York City Mar…
00:57:58  |   Fri 10 Nov 2023
The Best Last Race of The Year - The 10th Edition of the Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon

The Best Last Race of The Year - The 10th Edition of the Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon

In this weeks episode of the podcast we are joined by the race director of the Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon, Kevin Farmer. We chat about how it's the best last race of the year, what they have …

00:56:47  |   Fri 03 Nov 2023
The Runner's Starter Pack: Essentials for Beginners

The Runner's Starter Pack: Essentials for Beginners

In this weeks episode we discuss the essentials purchases for runners, including kit, recovery tools and equipment.  Everyone tells you running is free! But as you get more involved and addicted, you…

00:52:47  |   Fri 27 Oct 2023
Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting Marathon Training - Ep 178

Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting Marathon Training - Ep 178

In this weeks episode of The Running Hub Podcast, we're joined by Coach Sam to discuss some of the things we wish we knew before starting marathon training including: 

  • How to fuel correctly
  • General …
01:10:42  |   Fri 20 Oct 2023
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