The Running Rules Podcast
The Running Rules Podcast helps you, the middle of the pack runners transform your training, nail your nutrition and master your mindset so you can run 5ks to ultramarathons faster, stronger and more confidently.
The podcast is hosted by me, Alan Ladd, a running coach, nutritionist and 2:45 marathoner from Northern Ireland. I take a holistic approach focusing on training, nutrition, mindset and lifestyle using the experiences of both my coaching clients and me as well as science backed recommendations.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 172
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
#12: Ultra marathons with guest Dr Jonny Ladd
In this week's episode, we go the extra mile (pun intended) by talking about ultra marathons with my guest Dr Jonny Ladd with whom I have run 2 of my 4 ultra challenges with. Jonny started his ultra …
#11: The Full Boston Marathon Experience!
The Boston Marathon has been an experience like no other! I go through a bit of the history, the weekend as a whole and the race from start to finish. Even if you aren’t planning to do Boston any tim…
#10: Spring Marathons Preview
Spring is in the air and that means it is marathon season! Whether you are taking 26.2 miles yourself, helping out marshalling or at an expo or watching at the side or from the comfort of your own ho…
#9: What is the taper? And 7 ways to avoid maranoia!
With Manchester, Boston, London and Belfast all happening this month, I look at what the taper period is, why it is important and the strange things that can happen during the taper! I also offer 7 w…
#8: My favourite and least favourite race distances!
There are lots of different race distances out there and they can suit different people at different times. But what is great about each distance? What should you concentrate on next and can you rope…
#7: Pace, heart rate and effort - what you should track when and why
We might track lots of metrics when we are running but which of these are important and what should we take notice of and when? I delve into pace, heart rate and effort level and discuss how each can…
#6: Everything you need to know (and more) about energy gels
To coincide with the start of my 21 day March marathon mastery challenge which focuses on nutrition, mindset and execution for your upcoming spring marathon, this is a deep dive into what you need to…
#5: Racing a half marathon in your marathon build up
Straight off the back of Carlingford half marathon at the weekend, I break down how the race went for me and talk about whether racing a half marathon is a good idea in the build up to a marathon wit…
#4: 7 ways to make running on holiday easier and more productive
Following my trip away with the kids, I talk about how to prepare, pack, and time your runs on holiday taking into consideration unfamiliar surroundings and weather. If you would like the 'Runner's p…
#3: 10 lessons from my 10 marathons
I walk through each of the 10 marathons I've run from the Belfast marathon in 2003 to London marathon in 2022, pulling out the lessons I've learnt from each one and distilling them down to 5 areas: t…
#2: Who is 'The Running Rules'? What 20 years of running can teach us.
In this episode, I introduce myself so you can get a flavour of my background, what has influenced me and how some of the things I've been through might help in your running journey. I'd love to know…
#1: What are the rules of running?
In the very first episode, I (your host Alan Ladd) discuss whether there are really any 'rules' for running or just good principles and I cover the four pillars that are vital for your success as a r…