Paula's Run Club

Paula’s Run Club: The Shakeout

Paula's Run Club

Show Notes

How do you get through the dreaded miles 20–22 of a marathon without hitting the wall? 🏃‍♀️💥 Paula Radcliffe and Christopher “Thommo” Thompson are back for another episode of the Wahoo KICKR RUN Weekly Shakeout, answering your questions, celebrating your achievements and sharing the stories that make the running community so special.

This week, Paula and Thommo share their advice for tackling marathon’s toughest miles, from mental strategies and visualisation to fuelling, pacing and staying calm when fatigue kicks in.

Plus, they hear from runners taking on an incredible 1,500-mile relay challenge to raise money for Samaritans and support mental health and suicide prevention.

They also put the Wahoo KICKR RUN treadmill under the spotlight, discussing its innovative RunFree mode, course simulation and how it can help runners train more naturally at home. You can get a free Headwind Smart Fan that connects to the treadmill via Bluetooth when you buy a KICKR Run. Use the code PAULASRUNCLUB at https://www.wahoofitness.com

And of course, it’s time to celebrate some fantastic achievements on the Wahoo KICKR RUN Honours Board. Hear the inspiring stories of runners who have overcome injury and setbacks to complete marathons, smash personal bests and discover just how much they’re capable of.

📩 Got a question, a running story or someone to nominate for the Honours Board? Get in touch with Paula’s Run Club and you could feature in a future episode!

Tune in for practical marathon advice, inspiring running stories and plenty of laughs with Paula and Thommo.

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