The Running Rules podcast
Weekly conversations, practical advice, and real stories from runners of all levels. Whether you’re training for your first race or chasing a PB, you’ll find something here to help you improve.
Latest Episodes
- This week I delivered an online webinar all about preparing for half marathon race weekend. This episode is the recording of that session.As I am also preparing for the half marathon, I show how to take the course and break it down into sections and then map that onto pacing bands that make sense for […]
- Sometimes finding a gel that you like and works for you can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. There are a lot of options out there and we don't all have the same tastes.In the last couple of months, I have been trying out more options so that I can recommend […]
- This week I am focusing on the mental side of running because it's something that is so important to be able to get the most out of our fitness.In this episode I break down a recent workout rep by rep to show the things I am thinking about – good and bad – and how […]
noteworthy GUEST Episodes
ep100: Jonny Mellor – Marathon inspiration and insights from an elite 2:09 marathoner and coach
On this episode, we talk about Jonny’s career, insights into how he races and trains for marathons, elite tips for everyday marathoners as well as fitting everything around a young family and running a coaching business.
ep163: Dawn Blain – Training for and running a 12 minute PB at the Tokyo marathon with a 3:08
In this episode, we dig into the last couple of years building towards Tokyo marathon where we cover injury setbacks, stepping stone races and representing NI masters at the 2025 international XC.
Dawn shares her experience of the Tokyo marathon and the things we tweaked in training to level her up in the marathon.
ep48: Norman Mawhinney on how he became British, Irish and World marathon champion in 2023 at the age of 65
Today’s guest Norman Mawhinney, has had an incredible year in 2023 becoming not only British, Irish and World marathon champion but also Irish champion at every distance from 5k to marathon.
We talk about his journey from starting out running as a challenge from a friend at the age of 51 to struggling and then breaking through in the marathon to excelling in 7 marathons in 2023.