The Fuelled Runner

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

Fat adaptation- something that many endurance athletes have considered and is abit of a murky topic sometimes.So this week I break it down and explain exactly how it works and why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be!The biggest study that I mention (that has also shown repeated results!!) is by Louise Burke in race walkers- being fat adapted essentially costs you more oxygen and makes performance worse! That journal is found here: • DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234027The study by Romjin et al. 1993 can be found here: • DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1993.265.3.E380Runna code: SIANSECC for two free weeksYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x

Runners- are you looking after your teeth?!We all know that sugar is one of the biggest contributors to oral health and as a sports nutritionist, I’m encouraging you to have LOTS of it- so how can we strike the balance?I spoke to Dr Fallon all about how we can look after our teeth whilst also fuelling our running.She is a fountain of knowledge and we spoke all about:What dental health meansWhy runners are at higher risk of dental problemsWhat a good dental routine looks likeHow sugar affects our mouthThings we can do to protect our teethYou can find Fallon on instagram and tiktok @Dr FallonYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and I will see you next weekHappy running, TFR x

Training programmes- they can be a bit tricky to get right sometimes and can be really overwhelming if you’re new to them!This week, I break down what some of the key running sessions are and how you can go about building a training block that works for you!Runna code: SIANSECC for two free weeksYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x