The Running Hub by Katie Down

05.03.2024

Post Race Recovery & Discovering What's Next? Plans for The Rest of 2024.

In this weeks episode we wanted to touch on what to after your big target race has been and gone. You may have just completed a marathon and wonder how to recover properly also what to focus on next? We...

04.26.2024

London Marathon 2024 - Race Day Recap

In this weeks episode we recapped the London Marathon 2024! A spectacular set of results from The Running Hub and the elite field too. If you've been inspired by the results of the team Join The Running Hub Community today. ...

04.19.2024

Manchester Marathon Recap & Race Day Strategy Ahead of London Marathon

Last weekend we were in Manchester cheering on at the Marathon. We shared our experience of the day and how our team members got on. As well as Manchester, the Boston Marathon was also on Monday and we discussed...

04.12.2024

The Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Journey with Six Star Sammy

Fresh off of the plane from Tokyo, Sammy joined us to share her race experience in collecting her 6th star medal. We also chatted about the marathon majors. The process of getting into all of the races, qualifying, the heartbreak...

04.05.2024

A Runner's Guide to the London Marathon Course from Start to Finish

A special episode all about the London Marathon course for 2024! Coach Katie has run London Marathon 5 times so knows everything about the course and is one of her favourite races. James has been on the sidelines as many...

03.29.2024

Race Week Prep for Half and Full Marathons - Getting Race Day Ready!

In this week's episode of the podcast we chatted about how you can prepare best during race week for your target race, including physically, mentally, nutrition, kit and more! If you've got a spring half or full marathon coming up...

03.22.2024

Boston Strong - Tips for Qualifying, Race Day & Marathon Mindset with Chris Knighton

In this weeks podcast we are joined by running coach Chris Knighton. Chris was born in Boston and first watched the marathon as a small child. Years later he has qualified multiple times to run the race and has coached...

03.15.2024

Fuelling Your Marathon Training and Performance with Optimal Nutrition - Episode 200

In this weeks episode we're joined by registered dietitian and nutritionist Alex Larson. Alex supports endurance athletes with practical and simple nutrition advice for lifelong health and performance. Alex understands that it can be tough balancing work, life and training,...

03.08.2024

The Taper Phase - Spring Marathon Series 2024 - Episode 199

In our Spring Marathon Series of 2024, last week we chatted through the peak marathon training phase, this week we are talking about the final part; the taper. This makes up the important last few weeks before race day! We...

03.01.2024

What is the Peak Phase in Marathon Training?

In this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss the peak phase of marathon training. This is the penultimate phase of your training plan and is where you will be hitting your biggest training weeks before heading into the final...

02.23.2024

How To Train For a Half Marathon - Our Spring Half Marathon Plans

In today's episode of The Running Hub podcast, we discuss our goals for the Spring which includes a half marathon. We share what race we are aiming for, our targets and how we're going to achieve them,. We also dig...

02.16.2024

parkrun Removes Competitive Stats and Data - What are Your Thoughts?

parkrun last week announced last week that they were removing competitive stats and data from their website. Is this an inclusivity issue or is this around the gender debate in sport which has been coming up recently? We invited Running...

02.13.2024

Kelvin Kiptum - Honouring the Marathon World Record Holder

Kelvin Kiptum, the current marathon world record holder, unfortunately passed away on Sunday 11th February in a car accident alongside his coach Gervais Hakizimana. Kelvin had a short but exciting career in marathon running, where he debuted with the fastest...

02.09.2024

How Yoga Can Be The Secret For Running Success with Georgi Tucker Yoga & USA Olympic Trials Chat!

In this weeks episode of the podcast we had Georgi from @georgituckeryoga come on to chat about the benefits of practicing yoga on a weekly basis and how it can transform your running and functional fitness abilities. Georgi practices yoga,...

02.02.2024

Slowing Down to Speed Up - Perfecting The Easy Run!

In this weeks episode we catch you up on where in Thailand we currently are and our recent visit to Kuala Lumpur parkrun in Malayasia. We then go onto this weeks topic - easy running, which isn't always so easy...

01.26.2024

Recovery and Injury Prevention Tips for Marathon Training with Rudi from The Treatment Lab

At the end of 2023 we were joined by our resident physio Rudi Chaplin from The Treatment Lab. Rudi who is a sports rehabilitator and massage therapist is also a keen runner himself. He works with many runners within the...

01.19.2024

Comeback Running Diaries, From 30 Min 5km To Sub 90 Half Marathon PB - Tim O'Sullivan - Hub Member Story

In this weeks episode of the podcast we invited Running Hub coached client Tim O'Sullivan onto the podcast to talk about his huge successes with his running journey in 2023. After a tough period of time, in the summer of...

01.12.2024

The Benefits of Group Training and Being Part of a Wider Community - Episode 190

In today's episode of The Running Hub podcast, we discuss the benefits of group training, being part of a community and sharing our experiences of having trained as parts of groups to help elevate our training and performance. We also...

01.05.2024

Run Your Year: Striding into 2024 on a Positive Note

Our first episode of 2024 all the way from Bangkok, Thailand. In this episode we sit down to discuss how to start 2024 positively, effectively but also safely. It's easy to get sucked into the New Year mindset and try...

12.29.2023

Recap and Reflection of 2023 - Reviewing Your Year of Running - Guided Episode

Join us for the final podast episode of 2023 where we review and recap our running years. This episode also allows you to review your year with prompts and questions to get you thinking. Thank you for all of your...

12.22.2023

What 2024 Has In Store For Us - Episode 187

As the year draws to a close, we start to think about 2024 and what the year has in store for us. We wanted to share our plans with you in relation to training, racing, travel and the community. Join...

12.15.2023

How To Plan Your Running Year For 2024 & Winter Half Marathon Weekend Recap

In this weeks episode, we're joined by Naomi as our co-host. She stepped in last minute for James as he was unable to make this week. We chatted about the recent Winter Half Marathon in Milton Keynes, the successes of...

12.08.2023

Valencia Marathon Race Recap 2023

In this weeks episode we recap Valencia Marathon which was held on Sunday 3rd December 2023. Course records and national records were broken proving how fast and good course this can be! James updates us on his race and what...

12.01.2023

Heading into Valencia Marathon Race Week - What is Carb Loading?

It's Valencia Marathon Race week for coaches James and Sam. We sit down to discuss how the guys are feeling ahead of the race, discuss the London Good For Age announcement and how Sydney Marathon has progressed to the next...

11.24.2023

What It Takes To Break 90 Minutes For The Half Marathon - Running Hub Member Stories

This week we're joined by Pedro and Lewis, coached members of The Running Hub and what it took to break the 90 minute barrier for the half marathon. Hear how coach James took different approaches for both athletes to reach...

11.17.2023

Empowering Women in Sport & Community - Rebecca from SOAR Running

In this week's episode are we joined by Rebecca from SOAR Running to discuss: our experiences as women in sport what communities and groups are out there to promote women in sport what we can do to help women...

11.10.2023

Tips For Training in the Winter, New York Marathon Recap & The 7th World Marathon Major?

In this weeks episode, coaches of The Running Hub, James and Katie talk about: Our top tips for training through the winter and how to maintain motivation and momentum Recap of the New York City Marathon The possiblity of...

11.03.2023

The Best Last Race of The Year - The 10th Edition of the Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon

In this weeks episode of the podcast we are joined by the race director of the Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon, Kevin Farmer. We chat about how it's the best last race of the year, what they have going on...

10.27.2023

The Runner's Starter Pack: Essentials for Beginners

In this weeks episode we discuss the essentials purchases for runners, including kit, recovery tools and equipment. Everyone tells you running is free! But as you get more involved and addicted, you find yourself wanting to spend more on the...

10.20.2023

Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting Marathon Training - Ep 178

In this weeks episode of The Running Hub Podcast, we're joined by Coach Sam to discuss some of the things we wish we knew before starting marathon training including: How to fuel correctly General Nutrition The Taper Time on...

10.13.2023

Berlin Marathon 2023 - Race Recap - James's Experience

In this weeks episode we share James' experience of the Berlin Marathon 2023. We also talk through the exciting events of Chicago Marathon and the new World Record ran by Kelvin Kiptum. Marathon Course Waitlist Apply for 121 Coaching ...

10.06.2023

Berlin Marathon 2023 - Race Recap - Katie's Experience

In this episode Coach Katie recaps her experience at the Berlin Marathon 2023. Join us in next weeks episode for James' recap. Apply for 121 Coaching Marathon Course Waitlist Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986

09.29.2023

Post Marathon Recovery - What's Next?

We're currently on holiday, but didn't want you missing out on an episode! We chat through what you should be doing in a marathon reocvery phase, what we plan to do after Berlin Marathon and also what we've got planned...

09.22.2023

Berlin Marathon Race Week Preparation

The coaches are in Berlin, Germany! This week we chat through our race week and taper tips including what we plan to do on the lead up to Berlin Marathon. Follow us on Instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @jamesdown1986 Marathon Course...

09.15.2023

Catching up with Coach Sam & The Taper Madness Begins!

In this weeks episode we catch up with Coach Sam. We chat through the coaches taper for Berlin, Running Hub race results including the Great North Run and catch up with Sam on how he's been getting on with coaching...

09.08.2023

Lynn Smith - Becoming an Ultra Marathon Runner For The First Time! Hub Member Story.

Running Hub member Lynn Smith joins us on the podcast this week to share her story on her journey to achieving her first ultra marathon. Lynn has been with the Hub for a couple of years and taken on a...

09.01.2023

The Big Half Marathon in London - Building Tune Up Races into Your Training Block

The Big Half Marathon in London is taking place this weekend and we have 22 Hub members running it. For some of the runners it's a target race and other it's used as a training or tune up race in...

08.25.2023

We're Back in the UK!! What We've Learnt From Our Time Running In Kenya

We’re back in the UK and preparing with our last few races before Berlin Marathon. In this weeks episode we summarise our time in Kenya and what we’ve learnt and taken away from training with some of the worlds...

08.18.2023

David Down - Milton Keynes Sports Therapy - Massage, Rehab & Injury Prevention

In The Running Hub Community we have a coaches hour call every 2 weeks, on one of those calls each month we invite guests on about different topics. This week we were joined by David Down from Milton Keynes Sports...

08.11.2023

Carmichael Caldwell - Nomadic Marathon Runner

After only starting his journey in 2020, Carmichael has achieved so much already. His outlook on training, life and many other things was something we wanted to get on the podcast to chat through. He's already achieved a 1:18 half,...

08.04.2023

Training at Altitude - Advantages and Disadvantages

In this weeks episode we discuss altitude training. What it is? The benefits of altitude training? How to adapt to altitude. And our experience in Kenya so far. Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching Sponsor...

07.28.2023

The Kenyan Running Diet - What We've Learnt About Kenyan Nutrition So Far

This week on the podcast we share what we've learnt so far about Kenyan Nutrition through our experience, what's available at the training camp and whilst speaking with other athletes and staff here in Iten. Lots to takeaway and apply...

07.21.2023

Ultra Marathon Training with Chris Brookman - Tips For Taking On Your First Ultra

In The Running Hub Community we have a coaches hour call every 2 weeks, on one of those calls each month we invite guests on about different topics. This week we were joined by ultra marathon runner Chris Brookman who...

07.14.2023

Preparing For Race Day - You, Mind & Body

In this weeks episode we also wanted to cover our top tips for how to prepare and get ready for race day. As the famous quote goes fail to prepare, prepare to fail. We cover tips on how to prepare...

07.07.2023

Spring 2024 Marathons - You're in the London Marathon Ballot - What's Next?

Thursday 6th July was known as international refresh your email day, aka the London Marathon ballot results day. Congratulations if you were successful in the ballot, we hope you’re excited about the prospect ahead. Well done if you're also commited...

06.30.2023

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