Training Through Winter: How to Stay Motivated & Build Your Base For 2026

Have you completed a marathon before and now aiming for a faster time? Then this episode is for you! We breakdown how to run a faster marathon in 2026.  From building your aerobic base, fuelling your performance, strength training and the key workouts. We discuss some of the things you can implement into your next block to get a new PB!!  If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop   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]

Your alarm goes off at 6am… it's dark, cold, raining and suddenly training for a marathon feels like a terrible idea. However, winter isn't about perfection. It's about momentum, consistency, and building the foundation your marathon will stand on. In this weeks episode we're going to discuss how to train in winter, how to stay motivated and what you should be working on at this time of year.  We discuss how everything you do now, will be setting yourself for the 2026 version of yourself.  The Marathon Academy. Last chance to join HERE.   If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop   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]

Are you new to running? A beginner training for their first marathon? Or a runner who knows they have more potential over the marathon distance? Then this podcast is for you!  Coaches James and Katie discuss their first marathon experience, what a training plan should look like, common marathon mistakes and why mindset is so important to marathon running.  The Marathon Academy, our group coaching programme also launched this week, with the course beginning on 1st December. A training programme to help you train for your Spring Marathon. More than just a plan, but expert guidance, support, advice and accountability from our coaches.  Find out more information HERE.    If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop   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]  

In this weeks podcast, we're joined by Coach Hayley who recently returned from Wollongong, Australia, where she competed at the World Triathlon Championships as part of Team GB after qualifying previously at Windsor Sprint Triathlon. Hayley shares what it was really like to race on the world stage, from the excitement of representing GB to the nerves, the atmosphere, and everything that went into preparing for a sprint triathlon halfway across the world. We chatted what it was like racing abroad, balancing the travel and jet leg, and what she learned from competing at the very top level. Whether you're a triathlete, runner, or just love a good race story, this is worth a listen!   SIGN UP TO OUR WORKSHOP ON MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER - FREE TICKETS HERE   Stay up to date with more information about The Marathon Academy. If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop   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]

In this weeks episode we answer your questions about marathon training including:  Our biggest marathon mistakes... What data metrics are over and underrated Our fuelling strategies  And much more...   We also discuss Ruth Chepengetich's recent ban, Katie's Hyrox experience and Cape Town potentially becoming a World Marathon Major!    Purchase our Marathon Training Strength Guide Here.  SIGN UP TO OUR WORKSHOP ON MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER - FREE TICKETS HERE   Stay up to date with more information about The Marathon Academy. If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop   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]  

Strength training is something that gets pushed to the bottom of the pile for most runners.  But in today's podcast episode, we discuss why you should be strength training, how often to be doing it and how to balance it alongside your running too.    Purchase our Marathon Training Strength Guide Here.  SIGN UP TO OUR WORKSHOP ON MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER - FREE TICKETS HERE   Stay up to date with more information about The Marathon Academy. If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop   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]

You've trained for months, crossed the finish line and achieved something incredible… but now you feel a bit lost. It can be often be disguised as a lack of motivation, but actually...  Welcome to the post-race blues - something almost every runner experiences, but not many talk about. In this week's episode, Coaches Katie and James discuss:  Why you might feel low or unmotivated after your race How to recover well — physically and mentally What to focus on next to keep your motivation ignited!  If you've just finished your big target race, this episode will help you understand how to transition from race mode to recovery with purpose and balance.   SIGN UP TO OUR WORKSHOP ON MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER - FREE TICKETS HERE   Stay up to date with more information about The Marathon Academy. If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop

In this weeks episode we discuss how to stay motivated through the winter season.  As the darker, colder and wetter months draw in here in the UK, we discuss why it's important to understand how you can capitalise on these months and how it's important to reframe your mindset.  It's a perfect opportunity to train in a different way, train indoors and focus more on strength and certainly draw upon your network and surrounding community for support and accountability.    SIGN UP TO OUR WORKSHOP ON MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER - FREE TICKETS HERE   Stay up to date with more information about The Marathon Academy. If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop

In this episode we are sharing with you the Running Hub Method!  How we structure marathon training for our clients:  How long a training plan should be.  The phases that make up marathon training.  Our golden rules for marathon training.  What types of runs to be completing.  What a typical week of training looks like.  We hope you can take away something from this episode.  If you're looking for 121 support then get in touch, or we'll be launching our Marathon Acadmey group coaching in November ready to start in December.    Stay up to date with more information about The Marathon Academy. If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Join The Running Hub Community - Our Membership Option 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] Purchase our Marathon Training Strength Guide Here.  Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop

In this weeks episode we chat through the common mistakes we see people make in both training and on race day.  We personally have made some of these mistakes ourselves, but as coaches, we are here to ensure you don't have to!  We discuss the Berlin Marathon weekend, Boston Marathon application results, a recap of the Tokyo World Champs and upcoming triathlon news.    Stay up to date with more information about The Marathon Academy. If you'd like to be coached - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Join The Running Hub Community - Our Membership Option 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] Purchase our Marathon Training Strength Guide Here.  Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop