The Running Rules Podcast
Episodes
#10: Spring Marathons Preview
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air and that means it is marathon season! Whether you are taking 26.2 miles yourself, helping out marshalling or at an expo or watchi...
#9: What is the taper? And 7 ways to avoid maranoia!
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Manchester, Boston, London and Belfast all happening this month, I look at what the taper period is, why it is important and the strange things t...
#8: My favourite and least favourite race distances!
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of different race distances out there and they can suit different people at different times. But what is great about each distance? Wha...
#7: Pace, heart rate and effort - what you should track when and why
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We might track lots of metrics when we are running but which of these are important and what should we take notice of and when? I delve into pace, hea...
#6: Everything you need to know (and more) about energy gels
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To coincide with the start of my 21 day March marathon mastery challenge which focuses on nutrition, mindset and execution for your upcoming spring ma...
#5: Racing a half marathon in your marathon build up
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Straight off the back of Carlingford half marathon at the weekend, I break down how the race went for me and talk about whether racing a half marathon...
#4: 7 ways to make running on holiday easier and more productive
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following my trip away with the kids, I talk about how to prepare, pack, and time your runs on holiday taking into consideration unfamiliar surroundin...
#3: 10 lessons from my 10 marathons
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I walk through each of the 10 marathons I've run from the Belfast marathon in 2003 to London marathon in 2022, pulling out the lessons I've le...
#2: Who is 'The Running Rules'? What 20 years of running can teach us.
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I introduce myself so you can get a flavour of my background, what has influenced me and how some of the things I've been through...
#1: What are the rules of running?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the very first episode, I (your host Alan Ladd) discuss whether there are really any 'rules' for running or just good principles and I cove...