The She Runs Strong Podcast

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassAfter two years of conversations, coaching advice and inspiring stories from female runners, the She Runs Strong podcast is taking a break.In this final episode, Shona and Nicky reflect on their favourite guests, the lessons they have learned and the community that made the podcast so special. They also explain why the podcast is ending and where you can continue finding evidence-based coaching and support for female runners.This is not the end of the conversation. It is simply the start of a new chapter.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassMost new runners make the same mistake: they think the answer is to just run more.But if you were starting running from scratch today, what would actually matter most?In this episode, Shona and Nicky break down the 5 things they would do differently if they had to start running all over again. Not the flashy gear. Not the expensive gadgets. Not the complicated advice you see online.Just the simple things that help new runners build fitness, avoid injury, stay consistent, and actually enjoy running.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassGet Julie's resources here: https://www.juliewiebept.com/Have you ever leaked, felt pressure, or lost control on a run and wondered what was going on?In this episode, Shona and Nicky speak to pelvic health expert Julie Wiebe about why this happens to so many female runners, especially during perimenopause and postmenopause, and why the answer is not always more Kegels.A must-watch for any runner who wants to understand her body, stop feeling embarrassed, and keep running with confidence.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassCan you still run PBs as you get older, or do you need to rethink what success looks like as a runner?Nicky and Shona answer real runner questions on training, recovery, injury prevention, racing in the heat, and setting meaningful goals as we age.They cover:- How to fuel properly when you have a run and strength session on the same day- How to train for a hot race when you live in a colder climate- Why strength training is essential for hilly, challenging races like the Great Wall Marathon- Whether yoga should replace strength training for runners- What could be causing recurring runner’s knee- How runners over 60 can set exciting, motivating goals= Whether your PB days are really behind you...or notIf you’re a female runner over 45, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you train smarter, stay strong, and keep loving your running for years to come.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassNicky finally got her Cape Town Marathon medal!In this coaching call, Nicky shares her honest review of the Cape Town Marathon after a long journey to the start line. From previous injury struggles and last year’s race cancellation, to finally crossing the finish line, this episode is packed with real marathon lessons.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassYou’re doing the easy runs. You’re strength training. You’re staying consistent… so why are you getting slower?In this episode, we unpack the brutal truth about running progress, ageing, marathon fatigue, strength training mistakes, and why your fitness might be hidden under layers of fatigue. Before you panic over a slower 5K time trial, listen to this.Your best running days may not be behind you, but you might need to train smarter.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassIn this episode, Shona and Nicky answer real questions from runners navigating the messy, emotional and practical sides of training.We talk about how to approach marathon training while grieving, how many marathons you should really run in a year, whether trail runners should do track sessions, what to do when bowel movements interrupt your runs, and how training should change after menopause.This episode is honest, supportive and packed with practical coaching advice for female runners who want to train smarter, recover better and keep running strong for years to come.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassIf you're a female runner over 45… this episode could change how you train forever.We’re joined by world-leading bone health expert Professor Lora Giangregorio, to unpack the truth about osteoporosis, stress fractures, and what really keeps your bones strong as you age.Because here’s the reality:👉 Running alone isn’t enough👉 Undereating can quietly weaken your bones👉 Menopause accelerates bone loss (fast)And most women only realise it when it’s too late.If you want to keep running into your 50s, 60s and beyond, this is essential listening.Check out the Bone Health and Exercise Science lab on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boneslabFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWBonESLabInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/giangregoriolora/ Web: https://boneslab.ca/

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassIn this episode, Shona and Nicky answer some of the most common questions female runners face in the final weeks of marathon training.Do you really need to run 20 miles before a marathon? What should you do if your foot hurts where your laces tie? How can you reduce travel fatigue when flying overseas for a race? And should runners take creatine all year round, or stop before race day?We also talk about why consistency matters more than one “perfect” long run, how menopause symptoms can affect performance, and why comparing your current fitness to last year’s PB is not always helpful.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order.Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xoResources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-MasterclassIn this coaching call, Nicky and Shona catch up with Bee after an incredible few weeks of racing: a Boston Marathon PB followed just six days later by the London Marathon.Bee shares how her training block was far from perfect, with hamstring niggles, a painful foot issue, a full rest period, and even a last-minute shoe change before Boston. But with smart coaching adjustments, fewer weekly runs, consistent rehab, better recovery, and a relaxed race-day mindset, she still ran a brilliant 3:27:12 PB at Boston.