Episode 78 Coach Alex Wilson

Its time for a round up of London and Manchester featuring lots of amazing performances from listeners, Paul's athletes, fundraisers, elites and loads more! We cover some of the results, stories and reflections from a fantastic week of racing. Let us know how your race went and send us a voice note and we can include it in the next episode! As ever we hope you enjoy, let us know what you think and please share far and wide to running friends!Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This episode features a brilliant interview with a fantastic athletics coach in Sheffield, Alex WIlson. Alex talks about his love of athletics and coaching, how he got into it, some of the many athletes he has worked with and his philosophy and coaching approach. It is a great interview with a great coach and Alex gives so much insight in how to help get the best from people and his plans for the future. You can find Alex here; https://www.instagram.com/awa_coaching/As ever we hope you enjoy, let us know what you think and please share far and wide to running friends! Also here is the link for tickets to the book launch https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/1616192Also why not join our strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week we chat about the last week of a race and how to prepare. With big marathons coming up at the weekend we talk about the final dos and don'ts in the last 7 days of a race and cover running, nutrition, hydration, kit, strength and more! We hope you enjoy and good luck to those running London and Manchester and let us know your race tips in those last 7 days! Also here is the link to the amazing fundraising Ian is doing; https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/IanLukerUltraMarathonSeriesWe have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week is a fascinating interview with Matilda Moffett, regular listener, contributor, runner and clinical psychologist who works to support a people with a range of mental health issues, and also specialises in eating disorders and weight related challenges. Matilda chats to us about her work, the overlaps with mental health, eating, weight and running, the signs to look out for in terms of potentially unhealthy behaviour and what to do if you are worried for yourself or someone else. Matilda also talks about her own love of running and how she is building up to the Boston (US) marathon. Matilda can be found here https://selectpsychology.co.uk/matilda-moffett/We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today is all about the taper! As some big marathons approach, lots of you will be in the taper phase, so we discuss what the purpose of tapering is, how to get it right, the benefits and how to manage the taper time challenges! Let us know how your taper is going and any tips for listeners!We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week features a brilliant interview with an FKT holder in Canada - Robyn Wright. Robyn talks to us about how she got into running, her love of the trails, how she has run every day for over 2 years and her epic FKT adventure! We hope you enjoy and you can find Robyn on instagram here to follow her adventures! https://www.instagram.com/roamwithrobyn/We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week is a race round up. Ali ran Retford half and gives us a race review and the ups and downs, then Paul and Mark have done the Hardmoors 55 and its also been the Sheffield Half Marathon, so there is loads to catch up on. Paul gives his race review of the Hardmoors and we cover the results from all the races and more, as every we hope you enjoy and please share if you do :-)We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week is all about the long run! For many people who are training for marathons the long run is key, but we talk about why this is, the different types of long run, how long you should go and the benefits. We also chat about why the long run can be useful all year round and things to watch out for when running long every week. Let us know what you think and any experiences you want to share with listeners. We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAlso here are some links to more information about the impact of the menstrual cycle and menopause on running;Changes in Self-Reported Physical Fitness, Performance, and Side Effects Across the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle Among Competitive Endurance Athletes in: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance Volume 15 Issue 9 (2020)Sports Medicine (2020) 50:1813–1827 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01319-3https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/how-your-menstrual-cycle-affects-recovery-from-training/https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/menstrual-cycle-training-research-2023/As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s...

This week we talk about the menstrual cycle and menopause and the impact this can have on running, training and racing. We look at the evidence and research, what you can do and also have some listener stories. Let us know what you think and any experiences you want to share with listeners. We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week is a preview and a review of the Brighton Half Marathon. The race is in its 35th year, and we chat a bit about the history, some race strategy for the half and then how it all goes in practice! We also cover the Brighton and Hove Parkrun and a few other fun bits from the weekend! We hope you enjoy and share to your running pals if you enjoy! Also we have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at [email protected] this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/