Why Every Runner Should Strength Train (And How to Get Started)

In this week's episode we were joined by Emily Bond. This year she became the first woman to complete all UK Ironman events in one year. Having only completed her first 70.3 at Weymouth in 2025, she set herself a challenge to see what was possible, after having major surgery back in 2018.  With all challenges there was many hurdles to overcome, training alongside a PhD, knee pain at the start of the year, logistics for each event and a bad chest infection which almost stopped her completing the challenge in only event 2.  Follow Emily on Instagram  Emily's Fundraising Page   For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected]

As runners we all know we should be doing strength training, but are we actually doing enough? Or we often wonder what should I be doing? In today's episode we wanted to discuss the importance of strength training, how to get started and what you should be doing.  We've also launched our new YouTube Channel - The Running Hub - Workouts for Runners.  Here you can find short, easy and intentional videos which are in a follow along format so you can do training at home and work it into your routine.  Subscribe to the Channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunningHubWorkouts   For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected]  

Recently we chatted with Nick Butter on the AJ Bell Live Stage at the Great North Run.  Nick has ran a marathon in every country across the world and shared his story with us.  His why to run over 200 marathons, including the World Majors, what the journey taught him and what running gives to him today.  Join us for a very special episode!  https://www.nickbutter.com   For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected]

What does it really take to go from a 3:25 marathoner to running 2:27 at Berlin this past weekend?  In this episode, we sit down with our friend and fellow runner, Seb Hansen, who has just run a huge 2:27 marathon at Berlin. Seb has balanced training for Berlin around a busy summer travelling and a full time job.  His marathon journey is a brilliant example of what can happen when you consistently build your training over several years. His first marathon was 3:25, and since then he has transformed himself into a sub-2:30 marathoner. We talk about: His journey from 3:25 to 2:27 How his training has evolved over the years How he balances high-level marathon training with a full-time job Running around 160km per week while working 9–5 What his Berlin build-up looked like How he approaches fuelling and recovery The biggest changes he's made to his training What it takes to break 2:30 What's next after running 2:27? We originally met through running in Kenya, so it was brilliant to sit down and hear the story behind such a huge breakthrough. If you're chasing a marathon PB yourself, there are plenty of lessons in this conversation - whether your goal is 3:30, 3:00, 2:45 or simply becoming the best runner you can be.   For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected]

Coach Katie is half way through marathon training. In today's solo episode, Katie chats through how training is going so far, what's gone well, what maybe hasn't and what the rest of the block will entail in the next few weeks.    For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected]

Last Sunday we hosted a live podcast on stage at the Great North Run. As part of the day we got to run the race and experience VIP Hospitality. As we wait for the recording for a future episode, we thought we'd share with you our race day and how we got on!  Great North Run Race Day Video - https://youtu.be/9QqKKJKY3UE For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected]

James joins us this week on the podcast to talk about his next big goal after the Ironman... Manchester Marathon.  We chat through the fact that James has unfinished business with the marathon distance.  Why Manchester? And how he plans on training to conquer the 26.2!    For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected]

Hayley is officially an IRONMAN! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️ In this episode of The Running Hub Podcast, we sit down with Coach Hayley to hear the full story of her Ironman journey, from preparation to everything that happened on race day and how the day unfolded.  Hayley takes us through the swim, bike and run, sharing the highs, the difficult moments and what it really feels like to complete an Ironman. Whether you're training for your first Ironman, considering stepping up to the distance or simply love hearing real race-day stories, this episode gives you an insight into what it takes to train for and complete a full-distance triathlon. If you have triathlon goals for 2027, then get in touch with The Running Hub Triathlon.    For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected]

Training for an autumn marathon sounds great in theory… until you have to get through the hottest summer first! ☀️ Coach Josh joined us on this week's podcast. He's training for a sub 2:30 at Amsterdam Marathon.  We chatted about the challenges that the heat and social plans can present when training for a marathon in the Autumn. Including training in the heat, adjusting expectations when conditions aren't ideal, balancing training with social plans and recovery after travel.  If you're training for an autumn goal, this is one to listen to!   For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]  

James, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!  These are the magic words James was able to hear as he completed Ironman Copenhagen.  In this episode, James gave a race debrief and recap on how his first Ironman race went.  We discussed the build, the few things that went wrong in the few days ahead of the race.  How each discipline went, swim, bike and run. An analysis of the overall race and the overall thoughts and feelings.    For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   If you have triathlon goals for 2027, then get in touch with The Running Hub Triathlon.