This week, we get stuck into the running 'rules' we all hear but don’t always follow. From “nothing new on race day” and the 10% mileage rule to the 80/20 training split, post-run stretching, carb loading and how many marathons you should really run each year, we debate what’s worth following, what’s outdated, and what we actually do in practice.
Russel explains his Amsterdam Marathon decision and meanwhile, Elle clocks another 65-mile week, battles through a windy threshold session and looks ahead to a fast half marathon.
We also touch on the dangerous “thin is fast” mentality, the risks of underfueling and the damage calorie restriction can do to endurance athletes.
As always, expect honest opinions, training insights, a few running myths challenged, and plenty of debate about what really makes you a better runner.
🎧 Listen now, follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and let us know which running rules you swear by - or happily ignore!
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