The Fuelled Runner

By Sian SeccombeSports Health & Fitness Nutrition Fitness Running

The Fuelled Runner episodes

May 15 What happened at the London Marathon?
The London Marathon 2026 debreif with Joe Seccombe

The highs, lows and inbetweens!

We chat all about our goals going into the race, what actually happened and where we’re going from here!

You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and you can find Joe on Instagram @joeseccombe

Happy running, TFR x
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51 min
April 24 Bonus Ep- Pre-race chat
Some final thoughts and reminders before you head into race day!
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for more
Happy running, TFR x
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8 min
April 1712/12- Race day nutrition plan- How to Fuel a Marathon
Race day fuelling- what are we doing?!

This episode is talking all about our race day fuelling strategy:
The night before
The morning of
Getting to the race, timing your food and extra tips
Reminders for during the race
What to do when you finish
How to cope with the days after

You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for more
Happy running, TFR x
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27 min
April 1011/12- Carb Loading & Tapering- How to Fuel a Marathon
Carb loading and tapering- how do we do it?!

The whole aim of these last few weeks of your marathon training block is to give you the best shot possible on race day and in this episode I talk all about:
What tapering is and why we do it?
How to structure your taper
Common taper mistakes
What carb loading is
How to carb load without overcomplicating it
Practical tips for race week

You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for more

Happy running, TFR x
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18 min
April 0310/12- How to Snack during Marathon Training- How to Fuel a Marathon
Let’s talk snacks! Marathon fuelling’s unsung hero.

In this episode I talk all about:
Why snacking is important
How it supports our bodies and training
Pre run snacks
General snacks and how to build them
Ideas for snacks
Personalisation of snacks

You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for more
Happy running, TFR x
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20 min
March 279/12- Hydration, electrolytes & Caffeine- How to Fuel a Marathon
How much water should you be drinking? Should you be taking electrolytes? What about Caffeine!? All common questions for runners taking on the marathon! That’s why this week I’m breaking them down and giving you all the info you need

I talk about:
Hydration strategies
How much water we need and how to do it during a marathon
What are electrolytes? When do we need them?
Electrolyte strategies for the marathon
Should you be using caffeine?
How to get the most out of it
What to do on race day

You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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29 min
March 208/12- What To Eat Post-Run - How to Fuel a Marathon
Unsure what to eat after your long run or wondering if you could be doing more?! I’ve got you!

This week I’m talking about:
What happens in your body after a run
The 20-minute recovery window
Why a 3:1 carb to protein ratio is often recommended
Easy post-run snack ideas like chocolate milk
Why a full balanced meal afterwards still matters
And some practical tips to help you stay consistent with recovery nutrition.

You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc

Happy running, TFR x
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18 min
March 137/12- What To Eat Pre-Run - How to Fuel a Marathon
Unsure what to eat before your long run or wondering if you could be doing more?! I’ve got you!

This week I’m talking about:
Pre-run meal building- carbs
Meal ideas
The night before
Day before
Hydration
Digestion time
Signs you need to change your breakfast
How to work out what works for you
Race day considerations
Training your gut

You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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20 min
March 066/12- Save your Stomach on Race Day- How to Fuel a Marathon
Tummy troubles aren’t inevitable for runners! Gut training is one of the BIGGEST things you can do to help yourself.

This week I’m talking about:
Why GI distress happens in marathons
What gut training actually is
What the research shows
How to train your gut for carbs during the race
How to train your gut to tolerate pre-race meals
A practical gut training guide

You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc

Happy running, TFR x
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21 min
February 27 5/12- Ask a Nutritionist - First Time Marathon Q&A
This week I’m joined by my brother Joe who is also running the London Marathon 2026!

He’s got a bit of a different approach to his nutrition and training so hopefully you’ll enjoy hearing from him!

The link to his fundraising page is here

We also answer some of your questions and talk through how we’re approaching balancing life and training

You can find Joe on instagram @joeseccombe and me @Siansecc

Happy running, TFR x
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51 min

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