Last-Minute Marathon Advice You Need to Hear! (With Emile Cairess)

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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.

This is it! The final episode before race day. In this episode, Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson reflect on the journey of the last 16 weeks and get you ready for marathon day. Paula also talks about her lead-up to running the Boston Marathon to earn her sixth Abbott World Marathon Major star, while British marathon star Emile Cairess joins us with expert tips on pacing, fuelling, mindset, and staying calm when it counts. Plus, we answer YOUR questions with practical tips on recovery, carb loading, race nerves, and gel timing. Tell us about your marathon stories and ask any questions, by emailing us: hello@paulasrunpod.com, or you can leave a voice note on WhatsApp: 07418 627194 – we love hearing from you! Episode Chapters 03:30 – Emotions, Thank Yous, and What’s Next for the Pod 07:25 – Paula on Running Boston & Chasing Her Sixth Star 13:40 – Emile Cairess on Race Day Calm & Smart Running 25:00 – Final Week Tapering, Fuelling, and Staying Fresh 33:00 – Listener Questions: Night Shifts, Gels, and Nerves 49:00 – What First-Timers Should Expect on Race Day 1:15:00 – A Message from Children With Cancer UK 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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