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    Paula's Run Club

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    Paula Radcliffe is regarded as one of the greatest female distance runners of our generation. The multiple medal winner and world record holder - including the women’s marathon record for 17 years - has continued her passion for running since retiring in 2015. Chris Thompson is one of the UK's most prolific distance runners for over 25 years. Every Monday, we will bring 45 mins of high energy entertainment with a community spirit. An inclusive, unintimidating experience where people will learn from each other, helping understand quirks and developing coping mechanisms for all levels.  Each week Paula and Chris will discuss many different aspects of running from nutrition to hydration from motivation to training tips, all based around a running community. They will address the anxieties and uncertainties we all feel surrounding running. Paula and Chris will bring you some of the biggest names that also want to be part of their running community. Regular guests like Steve Peters, Harry Judd and Steve Cram will also be joined by some of the stars from sport and entertainment who will tell you why they run and what motives them whether it be for fun, health or mental wellbeing.

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    How Does Elite Athlete Alex Yee Taper for a Marathon?

    How Does Elite Athlete Alex Yee Taper for a Marathon?

    April 6, 2025
    1h 9m

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    World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week fourteen of marathon training. For this episode, they're joined by Olympic and world triathlon champion Alex Yee, who is running his first marathon! With a career built on endurance, speed, and Olympic glory, Alex shares how he’s approaching the unknown of 26.2 miles; physically, mentally, and emotionally. Any questions, please email us: hello@paulasrunpod.com, or you can leave a voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 – we love hearing from you! Timecodes: 05:00 – Welcoming Alex Yee: Why the Marathon, Why Now? 10:00 – Olympic Mindset: Learning From Paris 13:00 – How Alex Handles Fatigue and Mental Toughness 15:30 – Marathon Training Shifts: Volume, Load & Fuelling 18:50 – Lessons From Long Runs 24:10 – Dealing with Setbacks: Alex’s Philosophy on Failure 26:30 – Taper Time: His Approach to the Final 3 Weeks 30:00 – Fuelling and Carbo-Loading: What’s Changed for Marathon Prep 40:00 – Reflections on First Marathons: Tips from the Hosts This podcast proudly supports Children with Cancer UK - Britain's leading childhood cancer charity supporting families and research since 1988. Sadly ten children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK and it is the biggest cause of death in young people under the age of 15. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4h5SoXU to help the charity succeed in its mission to ensure every child and young person survives cancer. To find out more about Children with Cancer UK and see how else you can get involved or get the support you need please visit https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/ Paula's Marathon Run Club is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production. Exec Produced by James Carpenter and Jon O'Donnell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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