Paula's Run Club
Episodes
An Epic Day: Witnessing History.
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paula and Thommo are joined by BBC Athletics Commentator Steve Cram to look back at an historic London Marathon as Sebastian Sawe became the first ath...
BONUS POD - Paula's Run Club Live @ the Apple Store - London Marathon 2026
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With ONE DAY left to go until the London Marathon 2026, Paula & Thommo took to the stage at London's Apple Store in front of another fantastic live au...
BONUS POD Paula & Thommo Q&A on Stage at the Running Show 2026
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another BONUS episode on our Road to the London Marathon 2026. Paula and Thommo took the stage at The Running Show at ExCel to take ...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Ep.37
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the FINAL weekly Shakeout before the London Marathon and Paula and Thommo answer more of your questions! THIS WEEK does ageing have an impact h...
Bonus Pod - Paula and Thommo at The Running Show
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paula and Thommo are at The Running Show at London's ExCel, where thousands of runners have been collecting their numbers and bibs ahead of Sunday's L...
Hydration Special
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this bonus edition of Paula's Run Club on the final week in the run up to the London Marathon where we speak to Darjela Zdrava who is a pro...
From Spokes to Strides: Dame Laura Kenny’s London Marathon
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's "Marathon Week"! To get you inspired we're SO excited to speak to one of Team GB's Greatest Olympians, cyclist Dame Laura Kenny ahead of her Lo...
F1, Fitness and Family Rivalry.
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter ‘Marathon Week’ we have an extra bonus pod for you featuring F1 Performance Coach Sam Village and his partner Katie Sloane. Sam give...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 36
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the penultimate weekly Shakeout before the London Marathon and Paula and Thommo answer more of your questions! THIS WEEK Paula and Thommo give a...
From Fourth to Podium: Patrick Dever's Marathon Journey
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to speak to Olympian Patrick Dever on the day that he received the news about his upgrade from fourth to the podium at the New York Mara...
The Great Listener Phone-in
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's less than 3 weeks to the London Marathon and we have a very special podcast for you this week. Paula and Thommo take live questions from our lis...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout 35 Episode 35
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's Shakeout time and Paula and Thommo answer more of your questions ... THIS WEEK Preparing for taper and adjusting it for injury, training for lon...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 34
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this Shakeout Paula and Thommo answer more of your questions ... THIS WEEK Aiming for Sub-3 hours at 50, the benefits of cross-training, trusting ...
Keep It Simple: Top tips from Legend Steve Jones.
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re into Week 13 of our Road to London Marathon series and this week we get to tap into the mind of an absolute Marathon Legend. Steve Jones wo...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 33
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's Shakeout where Paula and Thommo answer more of your listener questions and queries... INCLUDING Tips for cross training thresh...
Hydration and Nutrition.
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re into Week 12 of our Road to London Marathon series and this week it’s all about food and drink. Two great guests on this week’s podcast a...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 32
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Shakeout, more of your listener questions and queries... INCLUDING Fuelling without sugar, tips for long runs, the pressure of runn...
The Power of the Mind. Steve Peters is back
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re into Week 11 of our Road to London Marathon series and this week we welcome back one of our favourite guests. Steve Peters, Consultant Psyc...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 31
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's Shakeout with more of your listener questions and queries... On this Episode… How to reinvigorate training when you’ve hit...
Running Around The World: Dawna Stone.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re now on week 10 of our Road to London Marathon series and we have a jam-packed show this week that will keep you entertained and informed on yo...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout episode 30
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's Shakeout with more of your listener questions and queries... Paula and Thommo are asked about training advice for going into t...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 30
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's Shakeout with more of your listener questions and queries... Paula and Thommo are asked about training advice for going into t...
Master your Mindset: Olympic bronze Medallist Deena Kastor
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's week 9 of our Road to London Marathon series and we have a show full of inspiration and positivity for you this week. Olympic bronze medallist a...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 29
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Shakeout, more of your listener questions and queries... INCLUDING Trying to explain a downturn in performance, training advice for...
From Two Wheels to Two Feet: Geraint Thomas.
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re onto Week 8 in our Road to London Marathon series and this week we’re joined by a Cycling legend. Our very special guest is Olympic Gold M...
From Two Wheels to Two Feet: Geraint Thomas
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re onto Week 8 in our Road to London Marathon series and this week we’re joined by a cycling legend. Our very special guest is Olympic Gold Me...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 28
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Shakeout, more of your listener questions and queries... INCLUDING how to juggle a VERY busy training schedule with family and rac...
Resilience and Positivity:British Marathon Legend Callum Hawkins
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re onto Week 7 in our Road to London Marathon series and we have a huge, jam packed show for you this week. Our special guest is Callum Hawkins,...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 27
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Shakeout, more of your listener questions and queries... INCLUDING The benefits of magnesium, post run recovery and re-fuelling, hea...
Inspiration and Belief: Nicola Carragher’s remarkable Marathon journey.
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Week 6 in our Road to London Marathon series! This week’s guest is Nicola Carragher who’s gone from novice runner to completing marathons...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 26
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Shakeout, we hear about Paula's ranking after her Six Star Marathons achievements and answer more of your questions. INCLUDING Sho...
Tunes and Talks - Rob Deering's soundtrack to running
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Week 5 in our Road to London Marathon series! Comedian, podcast host and runner, Rob Deering joins us to talk running but mainly makes us...
The Shakeout with advice, poems and even some tears
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the weekly Shakeout where we answer all of your burning questions. Also this week - find out why a listener makes Thommo cry! If you'd li...
Strength & conditioning Tips, McFly's Harry Judd and running with Rum
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strength and conditioning expert Rich Blagrove joins us this week with tips on how to build those exercises into your week. He discusses the importan...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 24
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our build up to the London Marathon continues with more of your questions in the weekly Shakeout. This week the topics include advice on positioning...
Boosting Your Immune System and Running Performance
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our road to London continues with some brilliant advice from Georgie Bruinvels who's an expert in sports physiology. She's got plenty of tips on nutri...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 23
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our build up to the London Marathon continues with more of your questions in the weekly shakeout. Paula and Thommo begin today with some reflections ...
The Mind behind the London Marathon
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's Week 2 of our Road to London and we have the PERFECT guest as we're joined by Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon events. He tells us about som...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 22
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first weekly Shakeout in the 16 week run-up to the London Marathon. Paula and Thommo are giving out advice to all your running questions. T...
Countdown to London begins with Julia Paternain, Sophie Raworth and Harry Judd
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Today kick's off our road to the London Marathon with 16 weeks of tips and plans in the build-up. The year has started with Paula bei...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 21
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! On this first weekly Shakeout of 2026 we talk resolutions and answer your questions. There's a question about trying to break 3 hour...
Jill Scott MBE - how cross country running shaped her England football career
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is the former England women's footballer Jill Scott MBE, who was part of the Euro winning squad in 2022. She's also a winner of I'm a Ce...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 20 - sponsored by HIGH5
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Christmas! As this episode drops on Christmas Day Paula and Thommo chat Christmas Dinner, Christmas Stockings and a Christmas Day run. With so ...
Christmas Special - Christmas Day runs, snow, great presents and cracking jokes
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula and Thommo bring you a special Christmas Edition. They talk about running on Christmas Day - when do they run and why? And they share how they s...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 19 - sponsored by HIGH5
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula and Thommo's pre-Christmas shakeout answers your running questions and reveals a quirky injury Paula picked up just before a world record breaki...
Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs - a love of running....his own way!
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Ricky Wilson, the front man of the Kaiser Chiefs. It's a lot of fun as he talks about his love of running and his disastrous marathon...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 18 - sponsored by HIGH5
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula and Thommo are back on the South Coast with our sponsors HIGH 5 in Brighton. Any more south and they'd be in the sea! They're answering questi...
Innes FitzGerald - mud, beetroot and a European Cross Country Championships preview
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been great to have Innes FitzGerald chat with us ahead of the European Cross Country Championships. She's part of the new generation of British A...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 17 - sponsored by HIGH5
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Shakeout Paula and Thommo are answering more of your running questions. There's a great one from a 30 year old runner who's come up with t...
Fast shoes, proper breathing and taping the mouth - Jane Tarrant and Nick Hardy
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in Rutland for the second podcast recorded in front of a live audience at the Steve Cram training camp. Today we hear from breathing exper...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 16 - sponsored by HIGH 5
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Shakeout Paula and Thommo are giving out advice to a listener who's getting frustrated at not being able to run faster! Paula prefers qual...
Steve Cram joins the Run Club - behind the scenes at the training camp
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by British running legend Steve Cram in an episode recorded in front of a live audience at one of his running training camps in Rut...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 15 - sponsored by HIGH 5
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Shakeout we've got some great racing and training advice. Paula's asked how she managed to combine daily family life with runn...
Running through grief and tough times and finding joy again - Lisa Jackson
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When grief struck three times in less than two years, Lisa Jackson turned to the one thing that had always helped her through life’s hardest moments...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 15 - sponsored by HIGH 5
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're answering your questions on the weekly Shakeout. Amongst them this week - how to shave 15 minutes from a debut marathon time. Tips to help wit...
Fuelling for training and race day with expert Wendy Rogers
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome back expert guest Wendy Rogers of HIGH5 who's got all the answers when it comes to fuelling in training and on race day. What sh...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 14 - sponsored by HIGH5
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Shakeout we're giving out advice on raceday nutrition, running and exercise in the final stages of pregnancy and give ou...
Women's Health Special
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about running and Women's health with expert and gynecologist Dr Nicola Tempest. She'll be dispelling myths about running duri...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 13 - sponsored by HIGH5
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Shakeout we give tips on building up your long run, trying to get sub-4 hour marathon times, specific female fuelling ad...
Steve Backley: The Fastest 90 metres plus Park Runner with an artificial hip!
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by javelin legend and Paula’s BBC TV Co-commentator Steve Backley. A medalist at World, Olympics, Commonwealth and European...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 12 - sponsored by HIGH5.
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula and Thommo host a very special episode of The Shakeout this week from the HIGH5 headquarters in Brighton as just down the South coast Portsmouth...
Laura Muir and the Return of the Pain Cave
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's title sounds like a horror film but don't worry, it's not a spooky Halloween themed episode! Instead, Paula and Thommo have a fantastic ch...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 11 - sponsored by HIGH5
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Shakeout we answer your questions on pre-race nerves, calculating your split times, spreading energy and effort across a...
Ultra Running Special
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a look at the world of Ultra Running in the company of Holly Wootten who recently won the women’s event at the Dragon’s Back Rac...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 10 - sponsored by HIGH5
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we hear from listeners about cadence rates, gym sessions, cold hands, training while pregnant and finding a ca...
Tokyo's Silver Lining. Jake Wightman on his World Championship Comeback.
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a guest we have this week as Jake Wightman joins Paula and Thommo. After coming back from years of injury heartache to take a triumphant 1500m ...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 9 - sponsored by HIGH5
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to announce that we have a new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people g...
Hydrating with HIGH5
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula is back from Tokyo for a wonderful reunion with Thommo and a very special announcement! We have a new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shake...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout, Episode 8
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ where we answer your running questions. This week Paula and Thommo answer questions about dealing with an inju...
Bonus Pod 2 from Tokyo
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn't let Paula Radcliffe go to Tokyo without sending you all some bonus material so here's Part 2! Paula and Thommo reflect on an incredible ...
Meeting Your Hero.
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A very special guest on this week’s show as Paula gets to sit down and talk to one her running heroes - Joan Benoit Samuelson. A real trailblazer ...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout, Episode 7.
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ where we answer your running questions. This week Paula and Thommo answer whether it is ok to run longer d...
Bonus Pod 1 from Tokyo
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn't let Paula Radcliffe go to Tokyo without sending you all some bonus material and she has REALLY delivered. Our special guest is Julia Pate...
Great North Run Special Part 2
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our Great North Run Specials, Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson speak to Belgian Olympic medallist Bashir Abdi who just ran in ...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout, Episode 6.
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ where we answer your running questions. This week we discuss perimenopause, Good Samaritan runners, what to d...
Great North Run Special Part 1
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have THREE special guests for you this week as Paula and Thommo catch up with Great North Run Founding members Brendan Foster and John Caine plus N...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout, Episode 5.
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ when we answer your running questions. This week we discuss running trainers, doubling up with Marathons, str...
Living with Legends
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eilish McColgan, one of Britain’s most decorated middle and long-distance runners joins Paula Radcliffe & Chris Thompson to talk Great North Run, tr...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout, Episode 4.
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 of our weekly ’Shakeout’ when we answer your running questions. This week we take a look at cross-training, speed sessions, the hills ...
Sir Mo Farah Special
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a VERY special guest - 4 time Olympic Champion, 6 World Titles and one of the greatest Athletes of all time - Sir Mo Farah. He discu...
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout, Episode 3
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of our weekly Shakeout answering your running questions with great advice from Paula Radcliffe, former world champion and three times winner...
Charley Hull plus Running Heckles
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charley Hull, Winner on the LPGA and Ladies European Tour, is our very special guest this week talking about how running helps her golf and also allow...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout, Episode 2
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of our weekly Shakeout answering your running questions with great advice from Paula Radcliffe, former world champion and three times winner...
Marathon Season plus New York Memories
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marathon Season is here and whether you're running a marathon (New York, Berlin, Valencia to name but a few) or just thinking of taking on 26.2 miles ...
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So, here it is! Our first weekly Shakeout answering your running questions with great advice from Paula Radcliffe, former world champion and three tim...
Gobby Loud Sprinters
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic Sprinter, Ultra runner and broadcaster Iwan Thomas joins the Run Club this week talking all things running and why it’s his Happy Place. We ...
Performing Under Pressure PLUS Recovery is King
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula and Chris are joined by former Athletes Katharine Merry and Alison Curbishley to answer all your running questions including Strides, Pacing, an...
Chris Evans Special. Plus How to Get out of the Door.
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by a very special guest, legendary Radio and TV presenter Chris Evans, someone who has been seriously bitten by the running bug...
Stor(e)y Time: How we got into Running.
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by legendary Athletics coach Alan Storey to discuss how we all got into Running and why we love it so much. Alan offers his coa...
A Family Affair: Getting Kids Into Running
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re in Thommo's garden on the hottest day of the year and are joined by Geoff and Susan Wightman - parents to World Champion Jake Wightm...
Missed out on a London place? Here's what to do!
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Back! World Record breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson are back and this time it’s not just about the Maratho...
Marathon Over? Here’s EXACTLY What to Do Now!
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the London Marathon debrief with Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson, who reflect on everything that comes after the big day. Whether you smashed ...
Record Runners, Brutal Heat, and Unbelievable Spirit | London Marathon Live Special
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson wrap up an emotional, historic London Marathon 2025 live from the QEII building! From brutal heatwaves to record-b...
Last-Minute Marathon Advice You Need to Hear! (With Emile Cairess)
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is it! The final episode before race day. In this episode, Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson reflect on the journey of the last 16 weeks and get...
2 Weeks To Go!: Do’s & Don’ts Before Marathon Day (with Chelsea Clinton)
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks until the London Marathon… and who better to guide you through the final countdown than Paula Radcliffe, Chris Thompson — and special gu...
How Does Elite Athlete Alex Yee Taper for a Marathon?
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week fourteen of marathon training. For this episode...
The Final Push! How to Taper & Mentally Prepare with Mary Ngugi-Cooper
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week thirteen of marathon training. Paula and Chris ...
Marathon Training in the Hardest Weeks – Motivation from Adele Roberts
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week twelve of marathon training. In this episode, t...
London Marathon Race Director Hugh Brasher's Best Race Day Advice!
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week eleven of marathon training. With just six week...
Why Your Post-Run Routine Might Be Holding You Back! (With Physio Gerard Hartmann)
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery is the key to supporting your best marathon performance, and in this episode, Paula Radcliffe and Christopher Thompson sit down with elite ph...