The Women's Running Podcast

Welcome to episode 7 of a new series of podcasts from us at the Women's Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor.Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you'll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor worth £79.99. offer expires 31st March. Run your run, with Wahoo.This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it's for everyone who's signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all to the start line with a smile on our faces!Fuel and hydrationIn this 7th episode, we're talking fuelling and hydration; in other words, food and drink. We chat through our inexpert fuelling in our first half marathons, and what we do now to keep ourselves well watered and fed, and how we avoid hitting the wall.Extra bitsIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6. We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the Start to Run podcast series. As part of the Women's Running podcast, we're re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving, and you can find the first 7 episodes now wherever you get your podcasts. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let's get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again.What do I eat before and after a run?This week, we're talking the basics of nutrition. We share all the things we wish we hadn't had to work out for ourselves, including the best pre-run breakfasts, how long to wait for everything to digest and how much protein we need to be eating afterwards.How much water do I need to drink before a run?We also cover some hydration basics. When do we need to be taking water out on the run with us? What on earth are electrolytes and how do we make sure we're getting enough of them? It's all going on today.Here's the handy nutrition guide written by an expert that we mention a few times in the episode: https://www.womensrunning.co.uk/health/nutrition/nutrition-for-beginner-runners/Lovely extrasIf you want more support with your running, join our Patreon where you can chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat going where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.And make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6.We've also got a little email series to give you extra support too – weekly emails checking in and sharing some top tips. Sign up for these here.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 289 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Tough trainingHolly is getting to the ouchy part of her training, with huge amounts of mileage and a dose of gloom that I try to help with. However I don't help anywhere near as much as Hannah Barrett does, who joins us halfway through. Yoga happyHannah is the founder of Yoga Happy. We met Hannah last year and immediately clicked. Her take on life, stress and yoga are hugely relatable. We got her on to talk about how we can use her practice to both help our running and reduce our stress in everyday life. She offered up some simple breathing techniques that we will definitely be taking to our next races… Bath Half giveaway!Don't go away afterwards, though, as we need to talk to you about the event we're holding the evening before the Bath Half on Saturday 14th March. It's all coming together! We've got a special guest in the shape of Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, who has run the Bath Half a billion times (give or take) and will be sharing her wisdom. Our other big news is that we have also managed to blag 10 free places for the 2027 Bath Half, which we're going to be giving away on the night! Come along to see if you can pick up a free space! Join the pod squad!By the way, lovely listeners – brace yourself because this episode is absolutely PACKED with ads. We need the ads to survive – that's howit works. However, if you leap on to our Patreon, you can listen without these irritating interruptions. £2 a month for ad-free listening and access to ourexclusive Pod Squad forum, too. Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning to find out more. LinksGet one of the last tickets to our event the night before the Bath HalfCheck out Hannah Barrett's app, Yoga HappyDetails of the Reclaim the Night walk in Brecon are here – do please go along if you're a local!Get expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunningBook your running holiday with Contours Holidays. Visit contours.co.uk or call 01629 821900, and use code 30FOR30 when booking your next adventure to get £30 off per person (offer expires 28th February, terms and conditions apply).Butcombe Beer are sponsoring the Bath Half, and if you haven't got a spot in the race yet, they're giving away two entries to the (now sold out) race. Enter here, and good luck! If you're in Bath for the Bath Half in March, come along to our event, we'd love to see you!If you could be incredibly kind and fill out this quick survey we will be INDEBTED: http://bit.ly/thewomensrunningpodcast-surveySubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 6 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women's Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor.Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you'll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor worth £79.99. offer expires 31st March. Run your run, with Wahoo.This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it's for everyone who's signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all to the start line with a smile on our faces!Injury PreventionIn this 6th episode, we talk about injury prevention! We chat about our own niggles and injuries, and what we could have done to prevent them. Then we tick off all the things you need to have in your injury prevention toolbox, which is everything from the strength training we do to the food we eat.Extra bitsIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6. We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the Start to Run podcast series. As part of the Women's Running podcast, we're sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving, and you can find the first 6 episodes now wherever you get your podcasts. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let's get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again.Before we get into it, we'd recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.What do I do if I get a running injury?This week, we talk through the process of recovering from a running injury. Who do you speak to? How do you get in touch? And do you have to stop running altogether? We'll help you with where to start.How do I know if I have an injury?The good news is you may not be injured at all – as well as chatting through the injury big-hitters, we also share some tips on how to know when you've just got a bit of muscle ache. Lovely extrasIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6.Plus, we've got a little email series to give you extra support too – weekly emails checking in and sharing some top tips. Sign up for these here.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 288 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Race organisationToday, we're talking about race organisation, or lack thereof – and race start lines that we've enjoyed and not quite so much.Holly is heading full steam ahead to the startline of her next half marathon, and she has lots of thoughts and worries.Training tipsWe chat to lovely Emma Powell, one of Coopah's expert coaches about injury and downtime, and how to adjust your training if life has thrown a spanner in the works. We quiz her on training, tapering and whether we actually need to do that controversial shakeout run…Signing up to racesAfter we've chatted with Emma Powell, I come back to have a little whingeroo about the back situation. Yes, it's still going on, and yes it's been about 17 months. I talk through plans for the next couple of months while I recover, and what I do in the gym, if anyone's interested in that! But also a very silly thing I've signed up to in case I don't make it to the start line of the London MarathonJoin the pod squad!By the way, lovely listeners – brace yourself because this episode is absolutely PACKED with ads. We need the ads to survive – that's how it works. However, if you leap on to our Patreon, you can listen without these irritating interruptions. £2 a month for ad-free listening and access to our exclusive Pod Squad forum, too. Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning to find out more.LinksGet expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunning Book your running holiday with Contours Holidays. Visit contours.co.uk or call 01629 821900, and use code 30FOR30 when booking your next adventure to get £30 off per person (offer expires 28th February, terms and conditions apply). Butcombe Beer are sponsoring the Bath Half, and if you haven't got a spot in the race yet, they're giving away two entries to the (now sold out) race. Enter here, and good luck!If you're in Bath for the Bath Half in March, come along to our event, we'd love to see you!If you could be incredibly kind and fill out this quick survey we will be INDEBTED:http://bit.ly/thewomensrunningpodcast-surveySubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 5 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women's Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor.Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you'll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor worth £79.99. offer expires 31st March. Run your run, with Wahoo. This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it's for everyone who's signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all to the start line with a smile on our faces – that's the plan!The long runIn this fifth episode, we talk about the long run, and how it makes you feel like a superhero. We talk drop-down weeks, tapers, and strategies for getting you through those endless miles.Extra bitsIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6. We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the podcast series that we're calling Start to Run. As part of the Women's Running podcast, we'll be sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let's get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again.Why do I need to do strength training?Notoriously, us runners avoid strength training like the plague. But we absolutely need to be doing it. And the good news is, there are numerous ways you're going to see the benefits in your running in no time. We take you through the reasons we need strength sessions, share our own experiences and highlight the target areas to work on.What strength exercises should I do?We talk you through a basic plan that we both used to get started, how to progress as you get stronger, as well as the equipment you might want to invest in.Lovely extrasIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6.Plus, we've got a little email series to give you extra support too – weekly emails checking in and sharing some top tips. Sign up for these here.We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat going where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 287 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.National Running ShowWe are fresh out of the National Running Show, and are giddy with it. We've had the best time, met so many of you, and feel completely lifted up by our community. So we have lots of chat about that before we eventually start talking injuries. Ugh. Bear with us.Coopah coachWe interrupt the negative Nelly talk, with a chat with lovely Emma Powell, one of Coopah's expert coaches. Coopah prides itself – quite rightly – on enabling all of us to have access to a real-life coach 24/7, and Emma happens to be one of those coaches! We speak to her about getting a bit faster, whether old dogs can learn new tricks, and some race day tips – absolute gold dust if you've got a date in the diary!HyroxWe come back after our chat with Emma to talk about Hyrox. Are we mental to even consider doing this? Answers on a postcard…Ad-free listeningBy the way, lovely listeners – brace yourself because this episode is absolutely PACKED with ads. We need the ads to survive – that's how it works. However, if you leap on to our Patreon, you can listen without these irritating interruptions. £2 a month for ad-free listening and access to our exclusive Pod Squad forum, too. Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning to find out more. LinksIf you're in Bath for the Bath Half in March, come along to our event, we'd love to see you!Get expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunningBook your running holiday with Contours Holidays. Visit contours.co.uk or call 01629 821900, and use code 30FOR30 when booking your next adventure to get £30 off per person (offer expires 28th February, terms and conditions apply). Butcombe Beer are sponsoring the Bath Half, and if you haven't got a spot in the race yet, they're giving away two entries to the (now sold out) race. Enter here, and good luck!If you could be incredibly kind and fill out this quick survey we will be INDEBTED:http://bit.ly/thewomensrunningpodcast-surveySubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 4 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women's Running Podcast, sponsored by the Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor.Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you'll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor worth £79.99. offer expires 31st March. Run your run, with Wahoo. This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it's for everyone who's signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all the start line with a smile on our faces – that's the plan!Running fasterIn this fourth episode we're addressing one of the trickiest topics in this whole series: and that's speed. We're talking about how to get faster in your training and on race day – and by faster, we mean faster for you. The only comparing we're doing here is with our past selves!Extra bitsIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6. We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the series that we're calling Start to Run. As part of the Women's Running podcast, we'll be re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let's get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again.What kind of training plan should I use?Esther and I are talking training plans this week – what are they, what do they look like and how do you know which one to choose? Never fear, we've got a few answers for you – from intricate personalised plans designed by a coach to your classic Couch to 5K numbers, there's no right or wrong way to do it. Just stick with it and make sure you've got a reasonable goal.Tempo runs, threshold, steady runs and more explainedEven a relatively simple walk/run plan involves some interval running – well done, you're already getting those technical runs in! But sometimes we're guilty of using a bunch of jargon to describe what really are pretty standard sessions, so we break down a few key terms for you.Lovely extrasIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6.Plus, we've got a little email series to give you extra support too – weekly emails checking in and sharing some top tips. Sign up for these here.We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat going where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 286 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Injury updateIn this episode, we have even more of an injury update, which I hope will be useful for anyone out there who's picked up something nasty in the middle of training.We have our last special chat with Eilish in the middle of everything, and we come back afterwards to chat traitors.Female health and runningWith the lovely Eilish, we're talking about training around our cycles, but also about women-specific nutrition and hydration. We love the fact that fuelling *during* a run is new for her – as it will be for many of us. In many ways, we're all like Eilish. Apologies in advance for some slightly dodgy Zoom quality in this section – Eilish was calling in from Dubai where she was acclimatising ahead of her race in Japan. let me make it up to you by revealing that the brilliant Eilish is not only doing sterling work with Coopah, she's also gearing up for the London Marathon this year. We cannot wait.Get rid of the ads!By the way, lovely listeners – brace yourself because this episode is absolutely PACKED with ads. We need the ads to survive – that's how it works. However, if you leap on to our Patreon, you can listen without these irritating interruptions. £2 a month for ad-free listening and access to our exclusive Pod Squad forum, too. Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning to find out more. LinksGet expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunningBook your running holiday with Contours Holidays. Visit contours.co.uk or call 01629 821900, and use code 30FOR30 when booking your next adventure to get £30 off per person (offer expires 28th February, terms and conditions apply). This is that Save Our Soles Atacama shoe dryer we were banging on aboutButcombe Beer are sponsoring the Bath Half, and if you haven't got a spot in the race yet, they're giving away two entries to the (now sold out) race. Enter here, and good luck!If you're in Bath for the Bath Half in March, come along to our event, we'd love to see you!If you could be incredibly kind and fill out this quick survey we will be INDEBTED:http://bit.ly/thewomensrunningpodcast-surveySubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 3 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women's Running Podcast, sponsored by the Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor.Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural!This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it's for everyone who's signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all the start line with a smile on our faces – that's the plan!Strength trainingIn this third episode we're talking strength! Not just popping biceps, but functional strength that keeps us upright, and enables us to get to the finish line of our chosen race feeling fit and happy. We talk through the muscle groups to concentrate on, and the moves that we've started doing down the gym, and at home.Extra bitsIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6. We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to our another Rerun episode of the series that we're calling Start to Run. As part of the Women's Running podcast, we're re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. If you've missed the first couple of episodes then don't stress – you can find the first three episodes out now wherever you get your pods. We're not following a specific plan together, so set yourself whatever goal you want to achieve – we'll be checking in and catching up each week to support you as we get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again.What shoes should I wear for running?This week, we're talking kit! You really don't have to spend a bomb on your running, but the one thing you should invest in a little bit is a good pair of running shoes that work for you. We share a few tips to help you get this right, from gait analysis to where to find the best deals. And I mention a cheap running shoe list online – it's here! What sports bra should I wear for running?The other thing we have to prioritise as women who run is a decent sports bra – you don't want to give yourself two black eyes. We talk cheap ones, extra supportive ones, ones for big boobs – take your pick.Lovely extras If you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6.Plus, we've got a little email series to give you extra support too – weekly emails checking in and sharing some top tips. Sign up for these here.We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat going where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 285 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Injury updateWe have some updates on our various niggles and training disappointments. The good news is that we've both sought medical advice, rather than relying on Dr Google. So we're being good girls, and doing what the doctors have ordered. But is it paying off? Special guest Eilish for CoopahWe interrupt our usual gasbagging to bring you a celebrity guest in the form of the actual Eilish McColgan. Yes! Eilish McColgan! Eilish has recently joined Coopah's roster of talented coaches, helping to devise training plans to turn us all into our own version of Olympians. We wanted to get her on to quiz her on – what else? – injuries. She talks to us about how to manage injury, as well as how she's coped with her own injury time over the years. We come back after the break for more waffly bits, so don't switch off after Eilish has! By the way, lovely listeners – brace yourself because this episode is absolutely PACKED with ads. We need the ads to survive – that's how it works. However, if you leap on to our Patreon, you can listen without interruptions. £2 a month for ad-free listening and access to our exclusive Pod Squad forum, too. Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning to find out more. LinksGet expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunningBook your running holiday with Contours Holidays. Visit contours.co.uk or call 01629 821900, and use code 30FOR30 when booking your next adventure to get £30 off per person (offer expires 28th February, terms and conditions apply).If you're in Bath for the Bath Half in March, come along to our event, we'd love to see you!If you could be incredibly kind and fill out this quick survey we will be INDEBTED:http://bit.ly/thewomensrunningpodcast-surveySubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 2 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women's Running Podcast, sponsored by the Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor.Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural!This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it's for everyone who's signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all the start line with a smile on our faces – that's the plan!Running sessionsIn this second episode, we are talking about the different kind of running sessions you might find on a half marathon training plan. We chat about the different kinds, what we think of them, and why they're hard but good! These are the ones that'll get you the results you want, so worth paying attention to.Extra bitsThank you for listening.If you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6. We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of our Start to Run series. As part of the Women's Running podcast, we'll be re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. If you've missed the first couple of episodes then don't stress – you can find episodes one and two out now wherever you get your pods. We're not following a specific plan together, so set yourself whatever goal you want to achieve – we'll be checking in and catching up each week to support you as we get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again.How do I motivate myself to run?This week, we're talking motivation. If your willpower to get out there and pound the pavements has taken a dip, you're not alone – but we've got plenty of tips to keep you going. From what we really should officially call 'The Cream Egg method', to where to find support, to how to jazz up your sessions – we're discussing it all today.What happens if I'm struggling to reach my goals?A valid question! We've got some tried and tested advice here that involves creating some ‘mini goals' – a bit like mini eggs, but not quite as moreish. Listen in for more on that…Lovely extrasIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6.Plus, we've got a little email series to give you extra support too – weekly emails checking in and sharing some top tips. Sign up for these here.We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat going where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 284 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.This episode is sponsored by Coopah. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a whole year's expert coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunningAnd if you're in Bath for the Bath Half in March, come along to our event, we'd love to see you!January pahWe've got a bit of January blues here, I'm afraid. Both of us have had some niggles, which have erupted into fullscale hurty bits. Don't worry, we're both getting some help, but we've got very gloomy – what does this mean for our training? What should we do about our A goals? And how do we go about preparing for a Plan B that's just as exciting as our original Plan A.New podcastsAnother big fanfare for our two new podcasts this year – Start To Run is a repeat of last year's 10-episode series, which will be coming out on Mondays. On Wednesdays, we're launching a new 10-part series, which is going to be exclusively about running and training for a half marathon. And on Fridays, we're going to be releasing this baggy old podcast, that you know and love. Lots to listen to for the next couple of months!Lastly, I have a quick ask of you all, please! If you've got a spare minute, could you fill out a super quick survey for us – link in the shownotes – it'll help us get better, less annoying, and give you all the stuff you like the best! Thank you so much!LinksGet expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunningIf you're in Bath for the Bath Half in March, come along to our event, we'd love to see you!If you could be incredibly kind and fill out this quick survey we will be INDEBTED:http://bit.ly/thewomensrunningpodcast-surveyThese are the mittens from Compressport that have helped with my cold handsOther recommendations included:Ronhill Winter MittINOV8 Thermal MittAnd this is the episode of Desert Island Discs I listened toSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 1 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women's Running Podcast, sponsored by the Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor.Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural!Bootcamp begins!This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it's for everyone who's signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all the start line with a smile on our faces – that's the plan!In this first episode we ease ourselves in with our tales of our first ever half marathon: what our training was like, what the race day was like, and what we'd do different now, with a bit more experience under our belts.Extra bitsIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6. We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of our Start to Run series. As part of the Women's Running podcast, we'll be re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. Whether you're a runner who's been around the block a few times or this is all completely new to you, these episodes should have all the tools you need to make running feel simple. Each week, we're tackling a different FAQ as we get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again.How fast should I be running?This week, we get into the much discussed topic of pace – how quickly should we be running? We share our very favourite bits of advice on the rate of perceived effort which, in our humble opinion, is a much more important metric than how many minutes a mile you're running.How far should I be running?We also get into distance and share our own tips on how to measure a run and what sort of length you should be aiming for at the beginning.Lovely extrasIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6.Plus, we've got a little email series to give you extra support too – weekly emails checking in and sharing some top tips. Sign up for these here.We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat going where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 283 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Get expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunningWe're back!We're back after our Christmas break and SHOCK HORROR we've got a lot of running chat to get through before we even mention the new series of Traitors, so hang on to your hats. We talk about festive running, the trouble with winter run kit and various health-related issues. Big shout out to the NHS app btw – do please make use of it if you don't already.New podcasts!And a big fanfare for our two new podcasts this year – Start To Run is a repeat of last year's 10-episode series, which will be coming out on Mondays (the first episode came out this week). On Wednesdays, we're launching a new 10-part series, which is going to be exclusively about running and training for a half marathon. And on Fridays, we're going to be releasing this baggy old podcast, that you know and love. Lots to listen to for the next couple of months!Lastly, I have a quick ask of you all, please! If you've got a spare minute, could you fill out a super quick survey for us – it'll help us get better, less annoying, and give you all the stuff you like the best! Thank you so much!Lovely extra bitsGet expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunning If you could be incredibly kind and fill out this quick survey we will be INDEBTED: http://bit.ly/thewomensrunningpodcast-surveySubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back by popular demand, we're re-releasing the Start to Run series from the Women's Running Podcast, where we're making running simple again. Every week on Start to Run, Esther and Holly will cover a common myth, frequently asked question or tricky topic and get back down to basics. Whether you're a seasoned runner returning from some time off or a total newbie, we're here to help you get moving and to remind you that running doesn't have to be complicated.Walking, ‘Jeffing' and taking it slowAre you still a runner if you take walk breaks? In short, you obvs are. But in this episode we're explaining why walking is such a fantastic run strategy and overall fitness tool. Long live Jeff, is all we have to say.Couch to 5K, yay or nay?We also share our thoughts on the oh-so-popular Couch to 5K app; which bits we love, and which bits we don't love so much. Plus, we share our own beginner running tales and the things we wish we'd known.Lovely extrasIf you want more support with your running, make sure you subscribe to Women's Running magazine using the exclusive code WRTRY6 at the checkout. You'll get six issues for just £6 – an absolute bargain to get you started on your running journey. Head to our website and use code WRTRY6.We'd also recommend joining our Patreon if you want to chat to other runners just like you. From total beginners to everyday experts, we've got a properly diverse group chat where you can ask any burning questions, show support and feel the love. Head to patreon.com/womensrunning to subscribe now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 282 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.In this episode, we were lucky enough to speak to the glorious Lisa Jackson - writer, author, runner, ambassador – a woman who is proud to have come last in 25 marathons (of which she has now run over a hundred). Lisa is an extraordinary woman who has suffered some horrific losses over the past few years, but has emerged phoenix-like, with a book and an unmatched energy: if you're out there listening to this and not sure if you're a runner, then Lisa is the woman you need to listen to.Lisa's book Your Pace or Mine is the best book for new and slower runners. And her latest book, Still Running After All These Tears, is available to preorder and out on the 8th January in all good book shops.Now, if you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join our forum and listen to podcasts ad-free. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! Just head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.OTHER THINGS Get expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunningSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 281 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Kathrine SwitzerThis is a very special Christmas Day episode, that we've been secretly waiting to launch on you for weeks now. In this, we talk to the legendary Kathrine Switzer, famously the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an officially registered competitor in 1967. She tells us the story of that day, including how she coped when she was nearly pulled off the route by the race manager, and the highs and lows of a historic achievement that has paved the way for so many of us. We absolutely love Kathrine, and hope you enjoy this incredibly special podcast.Join us!Now, if you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join our forum and listen to podcasts ad-free. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! Just head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bitsGet expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunningFind out more about 261 Fearless, the organisation set up by KathrineAnd take on board her brilliant marathon training tipsSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of Am I Nuts. This is the last episode in a series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts.In this episode, we're considering whether we're nuts to worry about Christmas, and I think we answer that before we've even begun. We talk about the emotional load of present buying, organising, food preparing and cooking, party hosting, and the stress of planning for one solitary day. Are we nuts? No we are not.Thank you so much for listening to us!Am I Nuts has been brought to you by the Women's Running podcast – do please check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts for longer episodes to keep you company while you run. And if running is your thing, or you'd like it to be your thing, check out Women's Running magazine – right now you can save up to 50% off the cover price. Just go to shop.womensrunning.co.uk to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 280 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Injuries and icksThis is the final episode we're recording in 2025, which is kind of exciting because we're very ready to put our feet up. After controversies involving red cabbage, we eventually get on to our running, you'll be relieved to hear. We talk about impact injuries, general icks, and our high and low points in 2025. Have a very lovely Christmas if you celebrate it, enjoy your time off if you get it, and we wish you all a relaxed and peaceful new year. We have treats for you over the next couple of weeks with exclusive interviews with Kathrine Switzer and Lisa Jackson, so listen out for them on Christmas Day and New Year's Day respectively.Join us!Now, if you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! Just head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely linksGet expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year's coaching. Just head to coopah.com/womensrunning Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of Am I Nuts. This is the ninth episode in a series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts.Should we worry about losing weight?In this episode, we wonder if we're nuts to worry about weightloss. There's a lot to cover here, from our own relationships with our bodies, as well as what's going on in wider society in terms of the body positivity movement, and the rise in popularity of weightloss drugs. How do we feel about all of those things? And how do you feel about it? If you have thoughts on this, or any other subject we've talked about this series, then please email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 279 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Running & the juggleWe've got a bit more Christmas overwhelm to begin with. But we cheer up and start talking about running on Christmas day, which Holly is particularly joyful about. Even better than that, we have an update on Hol's 10K PB attempt – a good one – and then we're into our training and expectations for the Bath Half and the London Marathon, and doing all that while juggling all this Christmas nonsense. And we have news for January! Lots of exciting things are happening on this very podcast, but we need you to help us shape it – listen in right to the end and get back to us with your thoughts on Patreon, Discord or over email on wrpodcast@anthem.co.ukJoin us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! And we have our Christmas special all booked in for December 15th – do come along to our very silly quiz. Just head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.OTHER THINGSSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of Am I Nuts. This is the eighth episode in a series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts.In this episode we're talking about the thing that prompted me to want to do a second series in the first place: are we nuts for worrying about having a tidy home? From Marie Kondo, to sparking joy, we are on a mission to remove the stress and hard relate to everyone here, specifically just before Christmas!If you have thoughts on this, or any other subject we've talked about this series , then please email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We launch straight into Christmas stress and then we're on to my exciting weekend at the footie, followed by some actual run content. Wish Hol luck for her 10K PB attempt this weekend! Eventually, we get on to our 2025 unofficial Christmas Gift Guide – links below.Do join us on Patreon for £2 and you can come along to our Christmas special on December 15th. Just head to patreon.com/womensrunning. CompressSports Jacket / BAM yoga top / BAM Contour / BAM fleece / Ronhill Tights / Bimble & Bolt leggings / B&B advent calendar / Step One pants / Nixi pants / Maaree Empower bra / Coopah membership (use WOMENSRUNNING) / Absolute mugs, NB FuelCell Rebel / NB Fresh Foam 1080v14 / Mizuno Neo Vista 2 / Veja Condor 3 / PF&H marathon taster pack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of Am I Nuts. This is the seventh episode in a series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts.Having kidsTrigger warning: in this episode we discuss pregnancy and miscarriage.In this episode we want to find out if we're nuts to worry about having kids. There's a lot of huge topics here; so many we think we could do a whole series on this. There's a lot to unpack and worry about: the societal (and familial) pressure to have kids at a certain age, the concerns and struggles with fertility, the question of how to tell people you have chosen not to have kids, the conversations about miscarriage, and the prejudice around fertility, motherhood and women in general.If you have thoughts on this, or any other subject we've talked about this series , then please email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk ----- Thank you so much for listening. Do please like and subscribe, so that you'll be first to know when the next episode in this special series dropsAm I Nuts has been brought to you by the Women's Running podcast – do please check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts for longer episodes to keep you company while you run. And if running is your thing, or you'd like it to be your thing, check out Women's Running magazine – right now you can save up to 50% off the cover price. Just go to shop.womensrunning.co.uk to find out more. Helpful linksTommy's – the pregnancy and baby charityNCT – the UK's leading charity for parentsMaternity Action – the UK's maternity rights charityThe pregnancy page on the NHS websiteMaternal Mental Health AllianceGingerbread – the single parent charity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 277 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.First up, we have some exciting news about awards, and some honest thoughts on the wine we were served. Then we talk about The Hidden Race, produced by SportsShoes.com and Hoka that's all about the crews behind the runners. Raynaud's syndromeWe talk to Louise Parker from the Raynaud's Clinic. We ask all the questions to find the answers – how can we keep warm, is it dangerous, what can women who run do to help themselves, and how does it affect us as we get older. Also, she confirms that one treatment path does include a well-known blue pill… Gift guideDo continue to listen in to the second half of our general chat, as we also have the start of our gigantic Pod Gift Guide. All the links to some brilliant products are in the show notes below. Lovely extra bitsWatch The Hidden Race here Check out the Raynaud's Clinic for more info, and fyi you can self-refer...Our Gift Guide top picksBlack Friday Women's Running deal! Save a whopping 62%! It's MADNESS!Gym+Coffee Industry Fleece, £80Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, £399Petzl SWIFT® LT, £53Monkey Sox Classic Quin Sports Socks, £17Garmin Forerunner 570, £459.99Asics Novablast 5, £134.99Higher State Allover Reflect Women's Hooded Jacket, £39.99 PLUS:Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of Am I Nuts. This is the sixth episode in a series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts. If you have something you think we should talk about, then please email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.ukUltra processed foodsWe're talking about ultra processed foods, otherwise known as UPFs – are they the devil incarnate? Can we avoid them? Should we be as worried as the media is making us?Thank you so much for listening. Do please like and subscribe, so that you'll be first to know when the next episode in this special series dropsAm I Nuts has been brought to you by the Women's Running podcast – do please check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts for longer episodes to keep you company while you run. And if running is your thing, or you'd like it to be your thing, check out Women's Running magazine – right now you can save up to 50% off the cover price. Just go to shop.womensrunning.co.uk to find out more. LinksFind out more about the food you're buying at Open Food Facts – you can download the app Holly talks about there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 276 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.This episode is sponsored by Coopah, the running app. Find out how you can bag 20% off the annual subscription with us!The Hidden RaceApols for the start of this podcast which is very scatological, as you'll soon find out. Moving quickly on, this episode we have a special guest in the shape of Hannah from Hoka, a field experience rep. She's talking to us about The Hidden Race, a film that's been created in collaboration with SportsShoes and Hoka to focus on the crew behind the runners. This is where you find all the love and support that fuel the people who run these big races like UTMB. Hannah has crewed for her partner Darren, and she explains how she got into doing that, what you have to do as a crew member, and how she ended up featuring in this film, and what we can expect when we watch it this weekend – it airs for the first time at the Kendal Mountain Festival, but will be available to everyone on the SportsShoes Youtube channel.After the interview, we're back in the room to talk about how rubbish we'd be at crewing (obviously). Right at the end, we talk about a controversial race that never happened…Am I Nuts?Don't forget to listen to Am I Nuts on a Monday – this week we're talking about whether we should be worried about getting married, and it is all kicking off.Join us on PatreonIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! Just head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bitsGet 20% off an annual subscription to Coopah with Women's Running!Find out more about SportsShoes and Hoka - we'll link to the film next week when it's releasedSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of Am I Nuts. This is the fifth episode in a series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts. If you have something you think we should talk about, then please email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk Are we nuts to worry about getting married?In this fifth episode, we wonder if we're nuts to worry about getting married. We talk about the societal pressure, the peer pressure, the conformity of it, and the struggles with gender norms and expectations. Am I Nuts has been brought to you by the Women's Running podcast – do please check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts for longer episodes to keep you company while you run. And if running is your thing, or you'd like it to be your thing, check out Women's Running magazine – right now you can save up to 50% off the cover price. Just go to shop.womensrunning.co.uk to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 275 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Parenting woesFirst a shout out to all parents navigating the November/December schooltime panic, which I'm getting my knickers in a twist about. Then we catch up on what you've been saying about how to get to the start of your first ultra.TraitorsBefore a whacking great spoiler alert, cos of Traitors. We talk about the final a LOT, which we both loved.Training loadThen we're on to current training load – Hol's on the road to a 10K PB (wish her luck!), while I'm on the road to injury (also wish me luck)Don't forget to listen to Am I Nuts on a Monday – this week we're talking about flexibility, next week we're moving on to booze.Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! Just head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bitsSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of Am I Nuts. This is the fourth episode in a series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Are we nuts?In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts. If you have something you think we should talk about, then please email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk AlcoholIn this fourth episode, we wonder if we're nuts to worry about booze. Trigger warning here: we're talking about alcohol and addiction. Do we drink too much? What does alcohol do to our bodies? How does that change as we age? What do we think about sobriety? In this episode we're talking about our own relationships with booze and how that's changed over the years – there is no advice or judgement. I've listed a few brilliant places to go online in the show notes for support and advice if you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol. Pick up Women's RunningThank you so much for listening. Do please like and subscribe, so that you'll be first to know when the next episode in this special series dropsAm I Nuts has been brought to you by the Women's Running podcast – do please check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts for longer episodes to keep you company while you run. And if running is your thing, or you'd like it to be your thing, check out Women's Running magazine – right now you can save up to 50% off the cover price. Just go to shop.womensrunning.co.uk to find out more. Find support hereDrinkaware offers support and advice for you or someone you care aboutBoozeAlcoholic Anonymous offers free and confidential adviceAlcoholChange offers lots of tips about cutting down alcohol, as well as menopause and fertility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 274 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Viral loadHolly's got a stonking cold, but struggles through this regardless. Apologies for the sniffling. She talks about even in the depths of the cold, she's still carrying on her training, and how her 10K plan is making her feel like an elite runner.Traitors!And then we're on to the main event – not marathons, not ultras, not 10Ks. It's Celebrity Traitors. Big old spoilers here if you're watching on catch up, or watching in different countries – maybe skip from about 19 minutes to 38 minutes.Ultra accessibilityWe then talk about my current bugbear, which is the inaccessibility of ultra marathons in terms of geographical location. Please let us know how you're getting to the start of these things!Am I Nuts?Don't forget to listen to Am I Nuts on a Monday – this week we're talking about flexibility, next week we're moving on to booze.Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! Just head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bitsSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of Am I Nuts. This is the third episode in a series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts. If you have something you think we should talk about, then please email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk In this second episode, we're getting worried about stretching and mobility. Basically, should we all be doing more yoga? And what does it mean to be mobile in any case? Why is it good to be mobile? There's a lot to think about! Thank you so much for listening. Do please like and subscribe, so that you'll be first to know when the next episode in this special series dropsAm I Nuts has been brought to you by the Women's Running podcast – do please check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts for longer episodes to keep you company while you run. And if running is your thing, or you'd like it to be your thing, check out Women's Running magazine – right now you can save up to 50% off the cover price. Just go to shop.womensrunning.co.uk to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 273 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Actual running contentHold on to your hats here, cos we're actually talking about running (sorry about that) with a bit of a recap of our recent running, and the stats we're served afterwards, and what it all means.Training adaptabilityWe also talk about how to flex our training when life is getting busy, and also how we're coping with shorter days and darker evenings and mornings. While we get ourselves a bit cross and shouty here, don't be put off and listen right through to the end for the mother of all emails – in terms of fun pod stories, we believe we have a gold medallist.Join usIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bitsSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of Am I Nuts. This is the second episode in a series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts. If you have something you think we should talk about, then please email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk Strength trainingIn this second episode, we're getting our knickers in a twist about strength training. Should we all be doing it? Are we doing enough? And what should we be doing if we've never done it? Pick up the mag!Thank you so much for listening. Do please like and subscribe, so that you'll be first to know when the next episode in this special series dropsAm I Nuts has been brought to you by the Women's Running podcast – do please check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts for longer episodes to keep you company while you run. And if running is your thing, or you'd like it to be your thing, check out Women's Running magazine – right now you can save up to 50% off the cover price. Just go to shop.womensrunning.co.uk to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 272 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Traitors!We're talking about the most important thing on our minds at the moment, and that's obviously Celebrity Traitors. Spoilers are here, if you've been saving it up to watch at another time, so be warned. But then we start talking about the running we're doing and the races we're looking forward to. I fancy taking on a huge race next year – who's with me?Depression and runningThen we're on to a contentious subject that I'd read about: is depression more prevalent in runners who complete multiple marathons? If so, why? It's a headline designed to get us cross, but we have a lot of thoughts about it. Pretty sure you will have too – get in touch at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with your take on it all.Am I Nuts?We also mention the release of Am I Nuts series 2, which we're very excited about, and we get it completely wrong! While yes, the series is out this week, we are NOT talking about strength training, we're talking about protein! Do please go and have a listen to it and tell us what you thinkPatreonIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bitsThe Guardian article that started our conversationSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Am I Nuts. This is the first episode in our second series of ten weekly podcasts from us at the Women's Running podcast. I am your host Esther Newman, and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Are we nuts?In this series, we wanted to explore some of the things that we've talked about on our big podcast – that's the Women's Running podcast – that don't necessarily have anything to do with running. Hol and I are natural born worriers, and we've realized that in almost every episode, we talk about at least one of those worries – and we also realized that with many of them, we've thought we were the only ones. We thought we were nuts. Are we eating enough protein?In series one, we talked about everything from cancer to sugar. This series, we've got another mixed bag. If you have something you think we should talk about, then please email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.ukIn this first episode, we're dealing with a biggie, and we're pretty sure we're not alone here. Are we nuts for worrying about not eating enough protein? Thank you so much for listening. Do please like and subscribe, so that you'll be first to know when the next episode in this special series dropsAm I Nuts has been brought to you by the Women's Running podcast – do please check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts for longer episodes to keep you company while you run. And if running is your thing, or you'd like it to be your thing, check out Women's Running magazine – right now you can save up to 50% off the cover price. Just go to shop.womensrunning.co.uk to find out more. And if you want a fantastic guide to protein, including 30 simple high protein recipes, you can still buy 30 Days to Increase Your Protein for just a smidge under a tenner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 271 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Body HolidayHolly has been on her very exotic travels to the Body Holiday in St Lucia, and she has many tales to tell. Many. Honestly, she only gets off the plane at about 20 minutes in because of all the new friends she's made. We all know what she's like, right? So she's had a jolly old time, training with an Olympian and is giddy with it all. Even unsociable me is desperate to go, especially now it's gone full-on UK winter weather. Shall we all go next year….?Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· Holly had an incredible stay at The Body Holiday in St Lucia, training with Julien Alfred· check out Maaree's lovely range of bras, specifically the Empower in a beautiful pink, from which they're donating 10% of the profits to CoppafeelSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 270 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Poo chatHolly is actually in St Lucia this week, but we pre-recorded so you don't have to worry about missing her lovely voice. We have an update on the whole plumbing situation, which we know you must be very worried about. This leads into some nasty poo chat, so be warned.Cover star LavinaBut the main event in this episode, is our October cover star, Lavina Mehta MBE. We talk to her about her book, The Feel Good Fix, and her mission to encourage everyone to move a little more – in fact, for just 11 minutes a day through something she calls ‘exercise snacking', which we really like the sound of. We talk squats while the kettle boils, calf raises on zoom calls, and perimenopause when you least expect it.RecoveryWe come back afterwards to talk about marathon recovery, specifically about lung function. It has occurred to me that running long distances can really affect my asthmatic lungs, and my spot of google research has underlined this.Join usIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· Pick up Lavina's book The Feel Good Fix· Also check out Maaree's lovely range of bras, specifically the Empower in a beautiful pink, from which they're donating 10% of the profits to CoppafeelSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 269 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Plumbing issuesApols to all for a slightly scatalogical start to the pod, but I'm a tiny bit traumatised by my plumbing (not a euphemism), so you'll have to bear with.Marathon debriefEventually I get into my race report – I ran the Trail Escape Bristol to Bath marathon at the weekend and I have a LOT of thoughts about it. It was absolutely brilliant!Pod Squad!One thing I fail to mention in my report is a podsquadder I met at the finish line – so a quick shout out to the lovely Rosie, thank you for coming to say hello. She was a total hero who had signed up to the event, had become ill, and decided to volunteer for it instead – the best kind of person.And Holly is off on her travels next week, on a very exciting trip indeed. She talks about training with Olympians and bikini-shopping. We'll find out more in a couple of pods' time.Please vote for us!Before I forget, do please vote for us in the Running Industry Awards – there are lots of categories and lots of brilliant people to vote for, including us, so it's worth hopping on to the site to register your vote for everyone you love (not just us). But if you *did* find yourself there and wanted to vote for us, we would be thrilled, honoured, and would hug you all. (um, that's the Running Industry Awards, link in the show notes, or just a swift google should bring up the page, google fans).Lovely extra bitsPLEASE vote for us in the Running Industry Awards I ran the Trail Escape Bristol to Bath. Sign up for next year!Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 268 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.20 mile trotI've come back from the Circuit of Bath, which is organised by Bath homelessness charity Julian House. This was 20 miles circumnavigating the city, taking in all the beautiful sights, and let this be a lesson to us all: 20 miles at a slow trot is WAY easier than 13 miles in a race!2026 goalsBut speaking of races, we get on to our 2026 goals – what on EARTH is Hol going to do? That's the question on everyone's lips.Weird perimenopauseI talk about a couple of bizarre perimenopausal symptoms that I've been experiencing, one of which has completely blown my mind as I would never have realised it was anything to do with menopause without deciding to google it. Ugh. Please let me know your weirdest menopausal symptoms.Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods (we've got one next week)! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· I ran the Circuit of Bath for Julian House· I'm also going to be running the Trail Escape Bristol to BathSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 267 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Today we're talking about university life, and how it has changed from when we were there. We talk about empty nesting, and the heartache as well as the small blessings that it affords. Lots of love to all of you going through this right now.Kathrine!Hol has been doing a sterling job at the Take the Baton conference interviewing the legendary Kathrine Switzer and getting lots of behind the scenes knowledge about that day in Boston.Watch hacksWe get back on to the thorny subject of when we stop our Garmins / Strava when we're racing – do let us know your thoughts. What I'm trying to say is that I feel like I'm somehow cheating if I stop before the finish line, but also that I want to show off about the distance – so if I stop at 26.2 but run 27.2, did that final mile even count?PatreonIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· I'm going to be running the Circuit of Bath for Julian House· I'm also going to be running the Trail Escape Bristol to BathSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 266 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Westonbirt HalfWe are debriefing our half marathon at Westonbirt with Relish Running. I'd started my race weekend on the wrong foot, by going to a beer festival the night before, which might have had a slight impact on my performance.We talk about that and all our little mishaps en route to the start line. But from that slightly ropey start, we're then on to the race itself, how we had prepared for it (very differently) and how it felt along the way. Hol fesses up about her actual race goal.Watch etiquetteAlso – big question: do you stop your watch when you reach the end of the race, or when your watch tells you you've run the distance? Big old controversy ahead here!Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· Get your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th September· Check out the races on offer from Relish Running· I'm going to be running the Circuit of Bath for Julian House· I'm also going to be running the Trail Escape Bristol to BathSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 265 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.We need to discuss a lot of things this episode cos we've not seen each other for a fortnight and we've missed each other! So, obviously, we begin with some silly stuff about Joe Wicks.And then we're on to holidays, festivals, awful toilets, dog-sitting, and the correct way to eat a Jaffa cake.We eventually move on to the race that we're doing this weekend – the Westonbirt Half with Relish Running. Neither of us feel fully prepared, but we are determined to have a good time. Race report next episode!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.And one last thing! Holly is interviewing the legendary Kathrine Switzer at the Take the Baton conference just outside of Oxford on 13th September. It's an not to be missed event, and there are only a few tickets left. Grab yours from 261clubuk.co.uk or follow the link in the show notes.Lovely extra bitsCheck out Relish Running for more gorgeous races in the south west, with very well stocked aid stations.Get your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 264 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.We're prepping for our September races with a healthy chunk of maranoia and shoe concerns.Aimee FullerWe perk ourselves up with a chat with two-time Winter Olympian Aimee Fuller, our September cover star. Aimee started skiing at the age of 4, before moving into motocross and then Snowboarding. She says she's not an adrenaline junkie, but we beg to differ! She talks about how she got into running by using it as a way to clear her head when she was travelling, and what happened when she decided to run her very first marathon.Toenails and marathonsWe come back after our chat with Aimee to talk about two huge things: toenails and marathons. My toenail has decided to escape to the great sock draw in the sky, and I am slightly traumatised as a result. Hol tries to make me feel better about it but nothing's working until I get distracted by trying to pin her down on which marathon she's going to run next.Come and join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bitsDiscover the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 at SportsShoesGet hold of Aimee's cover issue of Women's RunningPick up Aimee's book hereGet your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.