The Running Rules Podcast

The Running Rules Podcast helps you, the middle of the pack runners transform your training, nail your nutrition and master your mindset so you can run 5ks to ultramarathons faster, stronger and more confidently.The podcast is hosted by me, Alan Ladd, a running coach, nutritionist and 2:44 marathoner from Northern Ireland. I take a holistic approach focusing on training, nutrition, mindset and lifestyle using the experiences of both my coaching clients and me as well as science backed recommendations.Get your free guide to running faster marathons at www.therunningrules.com/faster-marathon

The Running Rules Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Alan Ladd, with 221 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alan Ladd hosts The Running Rules Podcast, a sports show with 221 episodes published.

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  Episode #185

  #185: Running 5k at the European Championships and the challenges of training on holiday

  Aug 19, 202658 min

  This week's episode is a recap of the Unity 5k in Birmingham, a mass participation event on the European Championships marathon course. I also look back at the challenges of running on holiday whether it's navigating heat and hills in France, poor sleep in stuffy trains and hotel rooms or different nutrition and training routes. Finally, I look at some of the performances that stood out from the championships and what we can take from them in our own running and races. If you feel you're losing your way a little with training, nutrition or racing then one to one coaching might be the next right move for you. Find out more at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/coaching

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  Episode #183

  #183: 12km every day for a whole year for male suicide awareness with men and boys champion Lewis Hackney

  Aug 3, 20261h 14m

  Today's amazing guest is Lewis Hackney who has just finished a year long challenge to run 12km a day, every single day, a total of 4392km raising awareness of male suicide and raising money for male health and wellbeing charities. Lewis is a trustee of the Association of Male Health and Wellbeing, a Men & Boys Champion and co-leads The Foundry, working with boys aged 12–16 in schools. He also hosts the Truuman podcast and is founder of the Truuman platform. In this episode we talk about Lewis's background in running (or lack of it!), how he conceived the challenge and got through it and his own personal journey that has led him to work in the male wellbeing space. To get in touch with Lewis or donate to the causes he is supporting go to: - Donate: ⁠ https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lewis-hackney⁠ - Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney⁠ - LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/lewishackney⁠ - Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uSA5dnxAz9ouQlbM7BUlG - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lewishackney

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  Episode #182

  #182: 7 things I struggle with as a runner and how I try to overcome them

  Jul 27, 202650 min

  Today is a more personal deep dive into some of the things I still struggle with in my own running. These differ from my early struggles where I lacked a lot of knowledge around training, nutrition and racing. Some of these come up frequently when talking to clients and some I bet are less talked about but are still commonplace for other runners. When striving for improvements, it can be natural to have periods where we start questioning things or go down paths that are not productive but it is important to remember the progress we've made and how we've got to the point we're at. I hope this episode will help others to realise that we all go through ups and downs and it is possible to stay on an even keel and plot a way through whilst remembering to be grateful and enjoy the personal journey we're on. To send questions for the upcoming Q&A episode, message IG @therunningrules or email ⁠alan@therunningrules.com

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  Episode #181

  #181: Portaferry 10 mile race recap, pacing by effort and having gratitude for running

  Jul 22, 202655 min

  Today's episode is a recap of the Portaferry 10 mile race which I took part in for the very first time having had it on my list of races to do for a very long time. The race did not disappoint with great weather, amazing scenery and a challenging course to boot. The support and organisation were superb and with a 2 x 5 mile relay option, it's a great race for everyone. I talk about my race prep and how the race unfolded in real time, how pacing ended up being by effort rather than being a slave to the watch and how I managed to get my insulin and fuelling right for a distance I've barely ever raced. To send questions for the upcoming Q&A episode, message IG @therunningrules or email alan@therunningrules.com

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  Episode #180

  #180: London marathon ballot results thoughts, how to deal with the heat and the pros and cons of moving to an insulin pump

  Jul 14, 202654 min

  In episode 180 I'm discussing a trio (or treble for you darts fans...) of topics that are on my mind this week. Firstly I discuss the two day London marathon weekend next year and the ballot results that landed last week. I look at how relying on the ballot even on a double year is not proving fruitful for too many and what you can do about it. Secondly, the heat has been affecting many of us recently and is set to continue for at least another week. I look at ways of dealing with it and how to get the most out of hot training sessions. Lastly, I'm very excited to talk about being moved onto an insulin pump in the next month or two. It has been a little while in getting to this point but the wheels are definitely in motion and I share the pros and cons of the pump over pens for running and life. If you feel you're losing your way a little with training, nutrition or racing then one to one coaching might be the next right move for you. Find out more at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/coaching

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