Marathon Training 101 - The Essential Do's & Don'ts - Updated

This week we invite you to recap and reflect on your running year of 2024.  To celebrate the wins and achievements, reflect on the challenges, embrace the lessons learnt and look forward to what we can take forward into 2025.  If you wish to do your own reflection you can using the following questions:  Reflecting on Achievements What are some of your biggest wins and achievements for the year?  What’s your proudest running moment from this year? Any significant events or experiences? Was there a standout race or training run that felt extra special? What was the biggest challenge you faced in your running this year? Did you face any challenging periods, injuries or setbacks?  Have you had any learnings to take away from this year?  Was there a training mistake you made that you’ll avoid next year? What’s one thing you wish you had done differently in your training or racing? Did you reach any particular milestone? What running habits did you build this year that you want to carry forward? Do your current habits meet your current goals for 2025?  Who were the people that supported or inspired you the most this year? Were there any memorable moments shared with running friends or your clients?   Purchase our new Strength Guide Here.  Donate £20 to attend our online core classes.  Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - May 2025, Paphos, Cyprus. Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop

Ready to conquer 2025 with a perfectly planned race calendar? Tune in to our latest episode with Coach Katie where we guide you through how to organise your upcoming year of running. From choosing your 'A' races to balancing recovery and adventure, we’ll help you set goals, avoid injury, and make 2025 your best running year yet. Whether you're chasing PBs or wanting to hit the next distance, this episode has you covered!   Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left! 

Join me this week for a solo episode (Katie). The festive season is a time for celebration, family, and indulgence – but how do you balance it all while keeping your running goals on track? In this episode, we dive into the topic of navigating Christmas as a runner. We’ll explore how to adjust your training plan to fit around holiday commitments, manage time with family, and still enjoy all the festive food guilt-free. Whether you’re trying to stay consistent, deal with the pressure of social obligations, or simply need tips to keep motivated during the colder, darker days, this episode has got you covered. Join us for practical advice, personal stories, and actionable tips to help you maintain your fitness, enjoy the festivities, and enter the new year feeling strong and ready to run!   Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left! 

In this week's episode, we catch up with Katie and James post race. Katie with her sneaky marathon & James with how his race unfolded. An honest account of the highs, lows and everything in between.    Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left! 

We catch up with James ahead of Valencia Marathon coming up this weekend.  We chatted about how James is feeling, his pre race prep, race strategy and how he plans to celebrate after the race.  Join the Strength Guide Waitlist  Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left! 

In this weeks episode of the podcast we are joined by our third coach Hayley to discuss how to get ready for Spring marathons. It may feel too soon to begin thinking about 2025 already, but we know getting started now is the best thing to do to thank your future self.  We discuss how long it takes to train for a marathon, what you should be doing in training, what nutriton mistakes we see people make and how to overcome the self-doubt that creeps in!    Join the Strength Guide Waitlist  Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left! 

Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. We're joined by physiotherapist, triathlete and pilates teacher Alexandra Johnson to explore the transformative power of mindset in the world of running. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, we dive deep into the mental strategies that can take your running journey to the next level. Join us as we discuss overcoming building mental resilience, overcoming injury and pushing through lack of motivation and tapping into the psychology that fuels peak performance. Ready to unlock your full potential? Lace up, tune in, and discover how a powerful mindset can change the way you run — and the way you live. Follow Alexandra on Instagram  Visit Alexandra's Website  [email protected]   Join the Strength Guide Waitlist  Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left!   

In this weeks episode of the podcast we had Alex Trivino on to talk to us about his recent challenge of 7 marathons in 7 days.  Alex was fundraising for Brain Tumour Research and has so far raised over £5,000!  Alex shared more about what it took to train for a challenge of this magnitutude, how each day went and what things helped him through the tough times.  Thanks Alex for sharing your story and you can donate here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/alex-trivino-1711997398362   Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left! 

One of our wonderful members Lauren had the pleasure of running Sydney Marathon this year.  It's currently a candidate to become the 7th World Marathon Major so we invited Lauren onto the podcast to share her experience with the community.    Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left! 

In this weeks episode of the Running Hub Podcast we explore the Do's and Don't of Marathon Training. We recorded this episode a while ago and it was so popular we thought we would record an updated version especially after our positive experiences at Chicago.  James and I have ran almost 20 marathons between us and coached hundreds of others so know what things to do and what mistakes you should avoid.  We hope this gives you an insight and sets you up well ahead of your next marathon training block.  Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Running Training Plans and Online [email protected] [email protected]   Shop our website www.therunninghub.co.uk Join us for The Running Hub Retreat - 1 Place Left!