Marathon day checklist- you’ve done all the hard work, now it’s time to set yourself up to have the best race day possible!

I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great.

In this episode I’m discussing:

1. The week of the race
2. Mental prep
3. Being prepared for travel
4. Kit and what you need in your race day bag

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

Happy running, TFR x

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Running shoes are a BIG topic and I’m very lucky to be joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Polly Gordon Spence to talk all things biomechanics, advances in shoe tech and what you ACTUALLY need to know and do.

Polly has so many interesting insights and useful tips- you can find her on insta @pollygspence

Apologies again for the slight issues with the audio but I promise it gets better and we will be back to usual quality next week. Hopefully you will still learn lots from Polly!

You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and I will see you next week

Happy running, TFR x

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Marathon training- carb loading - this week I’m talking all about how, why and when to carb load for your race!

I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great, it’s totally manageable and give you my top tips!

In this episode I’m discussing:

1. What is a carb load
2. Why we carb load and how it works
3. How to carb load in a manageable way
4. My top tips
5. Your questions answered
6. 
   

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

Happy running, TFR x

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From beginner runner to London marathon 2025- I talk all things marathon training with Talilla Henchoz.

Having recently begun her running journey, TJ is taking on London in the Spring and in this episode we talk all about everything you need to know if you’re marathon training too!

Find her on instagram @talillahenchoz and check out her podcast @navigatingwomanhood

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

Happy running, TFR x

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Marathon training- the taper - this week I’m talking end to end through marathon training nutrition!

I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great, it’s totally manageable and give you my top tips!

In this episode I’m discussing:

1. How long to Taper for and why we do it
2. Common mistakes
3. Nutrition and recovery
4. Taper tantrums and the mental side of marathons
5. Race week

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

Happy running, TFR x

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How to train for a Marathon part 2- nutrition:

This week I’m talking end to end through marathon training nutrition- I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great, it’s totally manageable and give you my top tips!

In this episode I’m discussing:

1. Fuelling for different sessions
2. Recovery fuelling
3. Long runs
4. Gels
5. Carb loading
6. My top tips

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

Happy running, TFR x

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VO2max is a buzz word for runners- but what actually is it and how can it affect your training?!

I am very lucky to be joined by Dan Osborn-Nash to talk all about sports physiology. An impressive runner and physiologist at Cardiff Met, Dan has great insight into the science behind our VO2max, lactate threshold and running economy and what this can mean for your training.

Find him on instagram @dan_nash94 and check out his podcast @physiology.of.endurance

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

and I will see you next week

Happy running, TFR x

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This week I am really grateful to be joined by Flora Beverley to talk about her experience with EBV (Epstein-barr virus), listening to your body and reflecting on your training.

Flora's insight into her recovery journey, learning to work with her body and outlook on longevity is hugely inspiring and something with can all learn from.

You can find her @foodfitnessflora on instagram and @florabeverley on Youtube

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

Happy running, TFR x

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Trail running- a sport within a sport and this week I’m joined by the inspiring Fiona Pascall.

Running for Salomon UK, Fiona is a Strength coach, Pilates instructor and is launching a trail running retreats business in 2025.

Starting her ultra running journey in the lake district, she fell in love with the community and has had some huge wins in Europe since then as well as running for GB and NI. Starting the new season as a hot fav on the UTMB circuit, Fiona is also dedicated to getting people trail running and has launched her business Trail Retreats to encourage others in their trail running journeys

Find her on instagram @fipascall and more info on Trail retreats at @trail.retreats and https://www.trailretreats.co.uk/

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

Happy running, TFR x

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RED-S and Energy Availability are big topics in sports nutrition.

Emily Kier is a nutritionist who specialises in RED-S and works with individuals to help them recover and fuel their bodies and their sport. Working as part of a clinical team, she has a wealth of knowledge on the subject and gives us a great insight into what we can do as runners to support our bodies and our training.

If you think you need help with any of the issues discussed in this episode, please reach out to someone.

To work with Emily, you can find her on instagram @twicethehealth

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

Happy running,

TFR x

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