The Secret Runner

The Season Finale is Finally here! Sorry for the delay, it's taken longer than planned to recover from racing, we've both been ill and we needed to get this final episode just right, it's important stuff!Find out how both our races went, why they were the inverse of each other, what went wrong, what went right and most importantly what we both learnt.Read more about the events at the following links:Powerman Zofingen - https://en.powerman.swiss/Great Run Bristol 10k - https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-bristol-run/Visit https://thesecretrunner.com to listen to latest episodes and find out social media links.You can also listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre Race special! Only a few days until The Secret Runner takes part in the Powerman Zofingen while I run the (much shorter) Great Run Bristol 10k.We talk race plans and preperations for the last few days before the race, and we also talk about the Norseman Triathlon, part of the Xtri series.Read more about those events at the following links:Powerman Zofingen - https://en.powerman.swiss/Great Run Bristol 10k - https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-bristol-run/Xtri Norseman - https://xtriworldtour.com/events/norseman/Visit https://thesecretrunner.com to listen to latest episodes and find out social media links.You can also listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode talks about my first "runners high" and the Secret Runner discusses his last few training session as it's a little over a week until the World Duathlon ChampionshipVisit https://thesecretrunner.com to listen to latest episodes and find out social media links.You can also listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 11 is all about Bikes. The Secret Runner will give us a cost breakdown of his very fancy bike and we'll also talk about what bike to use if you're getting into Triathlon.Visit https://thesecretrunner.com to listen to latest episodes and find out social media links.You can also listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers the difficulty keeping track of various stagings during my training plan, and The Secret Runner talks about their final tests before the upcoming race.Visit https://thesecretrunner.com to listen to latest episodes and find out social media links.You can also listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is our first Bi-weekly release! We're going to split the episodes into discussion/questions/chat and training reviewsTo clarify, Bi-weekly means both twice a week, and once every two weeks. In this instance, we'll be releasing twice as week so we don't have to cut as much content from our talks.In the first episode of the week we'll be discussing The Secret Runner's impressive collection of shoes, how he goes about choosing his kit, and also discussing the use of painkillers before a race, not something either of us have done or would do, but it's an often discussed topic:https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/paracetamol-makes-athletes-run-faster-ldgv26lx9https://forums.runnersworld.co.uk/discussion/270805/paracetamol-before-marathonListen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we'll be discussing how to fit training around your everyday life, how my training plan is coming together and the progress I'm noticing, and we'll get an insight into the secret runners training plan.Listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Secret Runner undertakes his “Big Day” - a full day of training that closely follows the format of his upcoming Long Distance Duathlon.I'll be speaking to him after each of his segments (run, cycle, run again) to find out how he's feeling as soon as he's through the door.Here's a few links about some of the items we discussed during the podcast:an article about "nasal strips": https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/why-you-should-try-nasal-strips-in-your-next-race/a similar Time Trial helmet to the one The Secret Runner showed me during our recording: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/catlike-chrono-aero-wt-time-trial-tt-helmet-2013Listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is our Olympic follow up special, we'll be talking about dealing with self doubt, coping with disaster and feeling inspired.Read about Marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliud_KipchogeSimon Biles and Jade Carey from the US Olympic Gynmastics teamhttps://usagym.org/pages/athletes/athleteListDetail.html?id=164887https://usagym.org/pages/athletes/athleteListDetail.html?id=239522Alex Yee on Imposter Syndrome:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-58077269#:~:text=Alex%20says%20he%20suffered%20from,evidence%20to%20support%20that%20belief.Geoff Thompson's Watch My Back - his years on the doors of a nightclub, talking late in the book about adrenaline relase in the modern world (amazon affiliate link)https://amzn.to/3CQaCJvListen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We learn about the Ironman triathlon's early days, cover some other excercises to compliment running and cycling and catch up on the Secret Runner and Pete's training.Listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Secret Runner explains the Age Group system in Triathlon and we discuss heartrate monitoring, etiquette when running and training during quarantine.Listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'll finish off The Secret Runner's backstory before discussing the end of my first training block and my upcoming Time Trial.Tips for this week are on nutrition while training (it's not just about carb loading)Haseldon Tattoo's site: https://haseldentattoo.com/Listen on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcastshttps://shows.acast.com/the-secret-runner/episodeshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0wW7PvzOK0cka10V6DKqmVhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-runner/id1573480443Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how the secret runner went from national triathlon podiums to becoming a European Duathlon Champion and discover how my first week using a training diary and plan went.We'll also reveal the secret runners tips from running in warm weatherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're going to be finding out more about the secret runner and discovering how they got into the world of competitive triathlon. We'll also discover what the secret runner has planned for me as my coaching plan will be revealed, and then we'll see how the Secret Runner's tests went during the rest and recovery week.One warning based on the content of this podcast, please don't run the London Marathon without training first, it's not a good idea.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Pilot episode of the Secret Runner, a weekly podcast in which I'll be talking to an international Ironman competitor, my secret runner, to get training tips and coaching advice for everyday runners like myself to reach their next personal best.It doesn't matter if you're doing couch to 5k, looking to run a marathon or you want to be the next Ironman. In fact you don't even need to be a runner, a lot of what we talk about will cover a variety of disciplines and will likely overlap with non-athletic training.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-secret-runner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.