The Fuelled Runner

How to fuel a marathon- all things gelsI promise they’re not as bad as they sound and this week I talk all about:what gels actually arewhy we even need themwhen you’re meant to start taking themhow many you actually needhow to pick the right gel for youcaffeine gelsand whether you can just use real food insteadYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and you can also watch this episode over on youtube!Happy running, TFR x

How to fuel a marathon- protein, fibre and fat for marathon runnersThey’re your new best friend I promise and in this episode I explainWhy you need protein, fat and fibreMyth busting protein intakeWhen we should be eating protein, fibre and fat as runners and how much we should be aiming forHow to make healthy eating work for youYou can also watch the podcast on Youtube and as a note- this is the last week with these microphones and the sound will be soooo much better next week I promise! Thank you for bearing with us You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x

How to fuel a marathon- carbohydrates.They’re your new best friend I promise and in this episode I explain :What a carbohydrate is and how they workSimple and Complex carbs and when to have themCarb myth bustingHow much do you need to eat and how many carbohydrates is enoughYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccYou can also watch the pod on youtube @sianseccHappy running, TFR x

How to fuel a marathon- the foundationsWelcome to Marathon Fuel School! Your 12 week guide for how to fuel your marathon.In this episode, I’m talking all about the foundation and building balanced meal habits and plates.We look at carbs, protein, fibre and fats as well as looking at why we need to support our fuel tank for marathon training.You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccIf you want to watch the pod on youtube- you can find my channel here!Happy running, TFR x

Bone stress injuries, REDs and the Athlete Health and Readiness checklist- my research!Today I talk through a deep dive into it and explain what I have spent my time doing over the last 6 months as well as talk about the future implications for this.Watch my youtube deep dive hereThis will be the last podcast until the new year but I will be back with lots of exciting things so watch this space and check out the back catalogue of episodes in the mean time!If you are looking for a training plan, you can use code SIANSECC for two weeks free on Runna.You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x

A bit of a different chatty one today- I'm talking all about my experience during the Berlin Marathon 2025I talk through the good, bad and ugly, my lessons and learnings from reflecting on my training block and also some tips for people looking to do Berlin in the future!!If you want to see the vlog, find it here on my youtubeFind me on instagram at siansecc

Tapering and Carb loading- it’s all about getting you in the best possible position for race day!I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great, it’s totally manageable and give you my top tipsIn this episode I’m discussing:What is a taperWhy do we do itThe benefitsWhat is a carb loadWhy we carb load and how it worksHow to carb load in a manageable wayMy top tipsYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x

The 10k is a really tough distance to race and hopefully this episode will give you a few tips and ideas about how to conquer your next 10k!I talk all about:Demands of the 10kRace strategy optionsFuellingRecoveryIf you are looking for a training plan, you can use code SIANSECC for two weeks free on Runna.You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x

Fitness trackers, running watches and wearables are hot items and it feels like most people are wearing on in some form!But what do we actually need to be thinking about, what should we be tracking and what do you need from a running watch?!This episode I talk all about:Why we careRunning watch run downWearables explained10,000 step mythHype vs realityIf you are looking for a training plan, you can use code SIANSECC for two weeks free on Runna.You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x