{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/663e58601e442e001258a6c9/675061900ee2b79e33d2ad1f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Gemma Holloway Episode","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/663e58601e442e001258a6c9/1733329712422-7d64a1c9-e3ee-44b4-8bd8-8a13917c184f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week I chatted to Gemma Holloway. I met Gemma on the very snowy and cold Wildheart Runners anniversary meet. When she told me about her couch to 50k journey AND that she was a Sports and Performance Dietitian I couldn't not invite her on the podcast - food and running - that what it's all about isn't it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What we talked about:</strong></p><ul><li>Early beginnings and meeting strange people in car parks</li><li>Pushing the boundaries to see hat might happen</li><li>Challenges and working on her relationship with food</li><li>Trying ultras (and getting hooked)</li><li>Plans on going that little bit further</li><li>We also started down the rabbit hole with nutrition</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Dont restrict your fuelling, especially for longer runs where you need it more</li><li>Finding your tribe (or tribes) that will be there and support you in your running journey</li><li>Listen to your body and be OK with changing your plans for the right reasons - focus on the longer terms goals that you have</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>@ronhill for the twin skin shorts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Us:</strong></p><ul><li>You can catch Gemma on Instagram @this_dietitian_runs where she has some great advice posts on nutrition and where you can reach out for advice.</li><li>If you are not already, follow me @davidultrarunner on Instagram for running-related content, chat, and discussion about the pod.</li><li>Also, a little plea from me: if you enjoy the pod, please leave a review wherever you are listening as it helps others find it and spread the word.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Are you looking for a running coach?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>While I now have a few athletes on board, there is always room for a few more, so if you want to know how I can help, get in touch here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.</p>","author_name":"David Taylor"}