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Fitness trackers, running watches and wearables are hot items and it feels like most people are wearing on in some form!
But what do we actually need to be thinking about, what should we be tracking and what do you need from a running watch?!
This episode I talk all about:
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You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Being a ‘robust’ runner is something that can really change the outcome of your training and racing as a runner.
It allows us to stay healthy and happy and is something which truly brings balance into our training!
In this episode I chat about:
If you are looking for a training plan, you can use code SIANSECC for two weeks free on Runna.
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Fat adaptation- something that many endurance athletes have considered and is abit of a murky topic sometimes.
So this week I break it down and explain exactly how it works and why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be!
The biggest study that I mention (that has also shown repeated results!!) is by Louise Burke in race walkers- being fat adapted essentially costs you more oxygen and makes performance worse!
That journal is found here: • DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234027
The study by Romjin et al. 1993 can be found here: • DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1993.265.3.E380
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Happy running, TFR x
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Runners- are you looking after your teeth?!
We all know that sugar is one of the biggest contributors to oral health and as a sports nutritionist, I’m encouraging you to have LOTS of it- so how can we strike the balance?
I spoke to Dr Fallon all about how we can look after our teeth whilst also fuelling our running.
She is a fountain of knowledge and we spoke all about:
You can find Fallon on instagram and tiktok @Dr Fallon
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and I will see you next week
Happy running, TFR x
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Training programmes- they can be a bit tricky to get right sometimes and can be really overwhelming if you’re new to them!
This week, I break down what some of the key running sessions are and how you can go about building a training block that works for you!
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Happy running, TFR x
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Heat training- should you be doing it?!
I talk through the science to help you decide if you should or should not and talk you through:
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Happy running, TFR x
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The psychological side of running is something that most runners can benefit very quickly from working on. I was very lucky to be joined by Dr Jo Douglas who shared so much wonderful knowledge.
Dr Jo Douglas is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and also a keen runner. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of multi-award-winning psychological therapies clinic Collective Psychology, based in Surrey, Kent and online. As a clinical psychologist, her work is focused on helping people manage the emotional, cognitive and behavioural aspects of life that might be causing distress of keeping them stuck.
Her insight is amazing and there are definitely a lot of things I’ve taken from this episode!
We talk all about:
Dr Jo is also the clinical director at Collective Psychology who you can find at: www.collective-psychology.com
Instagram: @collectivepsychology
Book mentioned: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and I will see you next week
Happy running, TFR x
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Electrolytes- do you need them when you’re running?!
I talk through the science to back up if you do or don’t need them as a runner. I also talk about:
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Returning to running after you’ve been ill can be tricky to manage.
Especially when you are desperate to get back to it, it can be hard to keep the brakes on but playing the smart game is definitely the way forward and hopefully this episode can help you with some ideas.
We cover:
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Fuelling for Ultra-running and trails can look quite different to the gels we typically fuel with during road races so I chatted to Abi Woodliffe-Thomas all about it.
Abi is a performance nutritionist who works with Aquatics GB and has traveled the world with Ultra-X crewing on multi-day ultras and supporting the athletes with their nutrition.
We chat all about:
Abi has so many interesting insights and useful tips- you can find her on insta @abii1999 and her food account@happetite
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and I will see you next week
Happy running, TFR x
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Half marathons- a really fun day out? I think so!
The perfect blend of speed and endurance, they can also just be a real vibe and you can do half marathon races for the fun without having too much of an impact on the rest of your life like training for a marathon can result in!!
This week I talk all about:
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Caffeine. The most studied performance enhancer around… but how does it affect your running?!
Understanding how it works in your body, the effects it has and how we can use it strategically can mean we get the benefits without the slightly upsetting side effects.
That’s why in this episode I cover:
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Running in the heat can be very tricky.
Understanding what our body is doing, the adaptations that can help and the tricks we can utilise will make it alot easier and hopefully this episode will help shed some light on what is happening with your sweat, hydration and rate of perceived exertion!
I cover:
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Fuelling for what our bodies can do, not what they look like, can have such a huge impact on your running.
This week i’m very lucky to chat to Liz Newcomer all about this topic.
Liz is no stranger to marathon training, heading into her 10th marathon, and she shares her journey with carbs and lots of other insights.
You can find her on instagram @resilliencyinrunning and you can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and I will see you next week
Happy running, TFR x
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What comes after the marathon?! Recovery and managing your return to run is so important so this week, I chat through what to expect in the days after, week after and returning yourself to normal activity.
I chat about:
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Marathon day checklist- you’ve done all the hard work, now it’s time to set yourself up to have the best race day possible!
I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great.
In this episode I’m discussing:
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Running shoes are a BIG topic and I’m very lucky to be joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Polly Gordon Spence to talk all things biomechanics, advances in shoe tech and what you ACTUALLY need to know and do.
Polly has so many interesting insights and useful tips- you can find her on insta @pollygspence
Apologies again for the slight issues with the audio but I promise it gets better and we will be back to usual quality next week. Hopefully you will still learn lots from Polly!
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and I will see you next week
Happy running, TFR x
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Marathon training- carb loading - this week I’m talking all about how, why and when to carb load for your race!
I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great, it’s totally manageable and give you my top tips!
In this episode I’m discussing:
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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From beginner runner to London marathon 2025- I talk all things marathon training with Talilla Henchoz.
Having recently begun her running journey, TJ is taking on London in the Spring and in this episode we talk all about everything you need to know if you’re marathon training too!
Find her on instagram @talillahenchoz and check out her podcast @navigatingwomanhood
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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Marathon training- the taper - this week I’m talking end to end through marathon training nutrition!
I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great, it’s totally manageable and give you my top tips!
In this episode I’m discussing:
You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc
Happy running, TFR x
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