It may be the thing you've decided to do this year, or you're running a marathon again but would like to try and improve on your last effort. Either way, beginner or seasoned pro, running coach Sam Murphy joins us to chat through the principles she lays out in her new book and they are so great, we're making this one a two parter!

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What exactly is heart rate training? What kit do you need to do it accurately? And what are some of the benefits? On this episode, utrarunner and coach Robbie Britton answers there questions and more.

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Gathered in a meeting room, sharing mics and anecdotes, this is the 2023 Team Runner's World year recap.

Who thought that Kipchoge showed signs of fading? Who decided that Tigst Assefa's Berlin win was more significant than a sub-2 marathon?

You better listen to find out.

Hot takes guaranteed.

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The hamstring plays a critical role in the running gait, but it's also a likely candidate for injury. Leading running physio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) has a particular specialism in the hamstring, and comes on the show to tell us how runners can strengthen and/or heal their hammies.

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We are joined by Emma Pooley, who did loads of proper elite racing on a bike and then stopped and now does loads of stuff, but running is front and centre and she's really good at it. Now representing Switzerland in trail and mountain world champs, we caught up with Emma to discuss how trail running is more friendly as a sport, how she doesn't want to sell anyone any kit, how here dad who went running everyday is her hero and much more.

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Runner's knee (or patellofemoral pain syndrome) is one of the most common running ailments. It's characterised by a dull pain around the front of the knee and can get worse quickly if not addressed. On this episode of the Runner's World podcast, leading running physio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) offers his expert advice on how to identify, recover from, and avoid runner's knee.

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Our guest this week is Dr Richard Blagrove, senior lecturer of Physiology at Loughborough University as well as a strength and conditioning coach. We chat how much strength and conditioning work runners should do, what that looks like in the gym, what exercises should you be doing and how it'll benefit your running.

It's surprising easy too!

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On this week's episode, we attempt to answer that eternal running question: how do I get faster? To help us do this, we're joined by Tom Craggs, national endurance manager for England Athletics. He tells you how to introduce speedwork sensibly, how much of it you need to do, and why quick running in training isn't enough in itself to race quickly over long distances.

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