The Running Rules Podcast

This is part 1 of my journey to the Northern Ireland Masters Cross Country Trials. Today I talk about what it is, why I'm doing it, why now and how I'm feeling going into it. I also quickly recap thi…

Today's episode is about such an important topic for so many as half the population will go through the menopause and many who won't will be a partner of someone who will.

My guest today is Erica Bo…

Louise is my better half who is the creative eye behind my social media and my guides. However, she has also rediscovered her love for the running after nearly 4 years out following injury and the pa…

In today's solo episode, I define what running mojo is, the factors that can lead to losing it and what we can do to rediscover it. I explain how motivation cannot be relied upon, self doubt can para…

Today's episode is a solo Q+A on nutrition for runners and marathoners. These are a collection of common questions I have been getting recently from talks, clients and social media. I cover:

What ar…

Today's guest Gillian McCrory is a superstar of the local running scene in Northern Ireland. From taking up running with colleagues at work to doing parkruns and joining a running club, St Peter's AC…

Weight loss and running are somewhat linked but you will hear differing opinions on whether each is good for the other. Many people start running to aid with weight loss so is this a good idea or are…

Today's guest Sarah Lacey is a CBT practitioner and award winning nutritionist. We unpack the mindset and tools like sleep and stress management that people need to get started on their journey of ru…

In 2017 I organised, and ran the 24 in 24 challenge. All 24 parkrun routes in Northern Ireland in 24 hours. I was ill prepared and had no idea whether it was possible but with the help of many others…

In this solo episode I talk about the pros and cons of having a running coach or using a training plan on your own. I have done both myself and they are both good options but one or the other will su…

In 2013, my guest Jenny Bushell started running as something to do to get fit. She was never a high sporting achiever in her younger years. She is now a running coach and mountain guide and this year…

Today's guest Benny McGeown offers a peak behind the curtains at The Running Rules as we discuss his amazing 3:29 performance at Berlin last year at the age of 53! He reveals how he got into running …

Today's guest is the amazing Helen Geering of Take Flight Nutrition. Helen is a long haul pilot, nutrition coach and is taking on her first marathon in October having run her first half marathon in A…

Today I have an amazing guest, coach Tori Williams, founder of the Meraki Run Club and host of the Raising Runners podcast to talk about youth running and how we can support our kids at all levels. W…

In today's episode I talk about the different training terms you might see and explain the difference (or not!) of intervals vs fartleks, tempo vs threshold runs. More importantly, I teach you what t…

In today's episode I discuss 5 ways in which you can push yourself on both in training and in races with some mental tips and tricks that I use in my own running. The mind is so important when it com…

Today's episode is with special guest Joanne Patterson, a chartered physiotherapist of 10 years who has worked with a whole range of runners from c25k all the way to professional athletes (and me!). …

Today's episode is a recap of yesterday's free lunchtime masterclass 'Nutrition 101 for runners'. We discuss the important foundational concepts on which to build a successful nutritional strategy fo…

5k is one of my favourite distances and one that I believe is accessible to everyone. It has been made popular with the boom in couch to 5k and the parkrun phenomenon. I recount my own history with t…

Following a very successful marathon season for my clients and me and on the 20th anniversary of my very first marathon, I talk about what you should think about before embarking on your first or nex…