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The Running Hub

A podcast hosted by Katie and James Down, online running coaches based in the UK. The Running Hub Podcast is the place for keen runners to listen to other inspirational stories whilst on the run, and be motivated for their own journey. Exploring topics to help you with your training, keep you motivated and enhance your performance to the next level. #StrongerFitterFaster

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01:08:56

Seb Hansen - 3:25 to Sub-2:30: What It Really Takes...

The Running Hub ·

2026/10/02

What does it really take to go from a 3:25 marathoner to running 2:27 at Berlin this past weekend? In this episode, we sit down with our friend and fellow runner, Seb Hansen, who has just run a huge 2:27 marathon at Berlin. Seb has balanced training for Berlin around a busy summer travelling and a full time job. His marathon journey is a brilliant example of what can happen when you consistently build your training over several years. His first marathon was 3:25, and since then he has transformed

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30:21

How To Know You're on Track with Half Marathon...

The Running Hub ·

2026/09/25

Coach Katie is half way through marathon training. In today's solo episode, Katie chats through how training is going so far, what's gone well, what maybe hasn't and what the rest of the block will entail in the next few weeks. For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube

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20:19

Great North Run 2026 - Our VIP Hospitality Experience

The Running Hub ·

2026/09/18

Last Sunday we hosted a live podcast on stage at the Great North Run. As part of the day we got to run the race and experience VIP Hospitality. As we wait for the recording for a future episode, we thought we'd share with you our race day and how we got on! Great North Run Race Day Video - https://youtu.be/9QqKKJKY3UE For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie

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30:49

James' Next Big Goal - Going Back for Unfinished...

The Running Hub ·

2026/09/11

James joins us this week on the podcast to talk about his next big goal after the Ironman... Manchester Marathon. We chat through the fact that James has unfinished business with the marathon distance. Why Manchester? And how he plans on training to conquer the 26.2! For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn

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01:05:39

Ironman Copenhagen Race Recap: Coach Hayley's First...

The Running Hub ·

2026/09/04

Hayley is officially an IRONMAN! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️ In this episode of The Running Hub Podcast, we sit down with Coach Hayley to hear the full story of her Ironman journey, from preparation to everything that happened on race day and how the day unfolded. Hayley takes us through the swim, bike and run, sharing the highs, the difficult moments and what it really feels like to complete an Ironman. Whether you're training for your first Ironman, considering stepping up to the distance or simply love

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52:47

Training for a Marathon through Summer - Coach Josh...

The Running Hub ·

2026/08/28

Training for an autumn marathon sounds great in theory… until you have to get through the hottest summer first! ☀️ Coach Josh joined us on this week's podcast. He's training for a sub 2:30 at Amsterdam Marathon. We chatted about the challenges that the heat and social plans can present when training for a marathon in the Autumn. Including training in the heat, adjusting expectations when conditions aren't ideal, balancing training with social plans and recovery after travel. If you're training for

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52:33

James, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN! Copenhagen Ironman 2026...

The Running Hub ·

2026/08/21

James, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN! These are the magic words James was able to hear as he completed Ironman Copenhagen. In this episode, James gave a race debrief and recap on how his first Ironman race went. We discussed the build, the few things that went wrong in the few days ahead of the race. How each discipline went, swim, bike and run. An analysis of the overall race and the overall thoughts and feelings. For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our

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33:37

How To Pace a 5k Race or parkrun

The Running Hub ·

2026/08/14

On 29th August we are pacing some of our members at Northampton parkrun. 5k racing is also quite predominant over the summer. In this weeks episode we share our tips on how to select the right course, the pre race routine and how to pace the race, km by km. For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on

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52:44

Ironman - How Much Training Does it Actually Require?

The Running Hub ·

2026/08/07

We're one week out from Ironman Copenhagen, James sits down to chat through his Ironman build. What does training for an Ironman actually entail? How many hours per week? What is James' race day strategy? For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube Speak to the

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36:04

Why Training Feels Harder Over The Summer

The Running Hub ·

2026/07/31

With the warmer weather, 6 week summer holidays, travel plans, weddings and more, training over the summer can feel a lot harder than it needs to. In this weeks episode we discuss each of these and how it impacts training and what you can do to overcome it. The main takeaway from this episode is that it's all about planning and your mindset in how you appraoach this period. It's ok for it to feel harder, it's ok not to train at the same capacity, but let us do the planning for you! For 121

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51:52

How To Run Your Fastest Half Marathon EVER!

The Running Hub ·

2026/07/24

In this weeks episode we discuss the fundamentals of your training plan to help you run a faster half marathon. As Katie is now training for an autumn race, this is the perfect time! For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Check out our Website. Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @runjoshrunnnn Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube Speak to the

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34:35

Running on Holiday: What We Tell Our Coaching Clients

The Running Hub ·

2026/07/17

As the summer holidays is fast approaching and so is your summer holiday, we often get asked 'should I train whilst I'm away?' James and I have just spent a week in Sicily, one did 7 miles and one did over 100. It's ok to do both, depending on where you're at in training, your expectations of the holiday and your mindset going into the trip. Listen in for some practical advice on how to structure training when you're away, how to train in the heat and some of the biggest mistakes we see. For

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01:25:26

London Marathon Ballot to London Marathon Start Line...

The Running Hub ·

2026/07/10

Imagine getting a place in the London Marathon ballot and then realising you actually have to run 26.2 miles? This was Rob! After always dreaming of getting into the London Marathon, when the ballot place landed in his inbox, it was everything that Rob needed to train for London. Starting out with ChatGPT and then stumbling upon our podcast. Rob realised that AI would only get him so far. He joined the Hub last summer and joined forces with James. He went from strength to strength and learnt a

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01:18:18

The London Marathon Double 2027 - Chatting to Coach...

The Running Hub ·

2026/07/03

In this week's episode Coach Josh joins us on the podcast to talk about the London Marathon double event in 2027. The London Marathon are hosting a 2 day event next April. We discuss the impact this may have for runners, on London, the charities and the positive and negative comments we've heard. We then go on to chat with Josh what it's like to run a Good for Age or Championship place and how to get yourself on one of these start lines. For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join

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01:21:48

Curious about Triathlon? Or Thinking of Doing an...

The Running Hub ·

2026/06/26

Coach Hayley joins us back on the podcast to talk about how runners are curious about triathlon, where to start with adding in 2 more disciplines, and what to do if you're seriously considering an Ironman? Hayley and James are less than 2 months out from Ironman Copenhagen so discuss the realities and wins they've achieved along the way. Join The Tri Hub - Starts July 2026 For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram -

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52:52

How To Get Faster Over 5K: The Training, Sessions &...

The Running Hub ·

2026/06/19

Looking to run a faster 5k or 10k this summer? In this weeks episode we break down the importance of a dedicated block for a 5k, how to train for one, what sessions ACTUALLY help you get faster, the science behind training for a 5k and our top race day tips - including how to race it. We also discuss Cape Town becoming the 8th star, how our wonderful community have got on in races recently and a short debrif on James' recent 70.3 at Grafham Water.

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53:51

Faye Morton - TRH Member Story - Knocking 1 Hour Off...

The Running Hub ·

2026/06/12

In this episode we are joined by Faye Morton. Faye joined the Running Hub over a year ago after the initial disappointment of her first marathon. Faye's journey started after her first pregnancy and has been running for the last 4 - 5 years. Since then she's completed two marathons and with the help of The Running Hub knocked over an hour off her finish time. Listen to Faye's inspirational story.

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37:56

We Tested Our Running Zones... Here's What We Learned

The Running Hub ·

2026/06/05

Earlier this week James and I went to do some VO2 max testing to find out our training zones. For years we've worked off of effort and pace metrics. Will this data be useful for us? And have we been running our runs correctly for all of this time? For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh @tri_hayley @run.joshrun Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube

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01:04:10

Can a Runner Become an Ironman? James' Journey to...

The Running Hub ·

2026/05/29

Cape Town Marathon was at the weekend, bidding to become the 8th World Marathon Major. As it's less than 12 weeks to go until Ironman Copenhagen, James joins us in the hot seat to discuss everything IM and triathlon. What made him start this journey, what he's most scared of and what training is going to look like. For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh

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48:18

What To Eat for an Evening Race & Retreat Recap

The Running Hub ·

2026/05/22

We are fresh off the back of the Running Hub Retreat in Portugal, so thought it would be a great opportunity to chat through the week, the key sessions, what people learnt and some insight into next year. We also discuss how to fuel for evening races. There's lot of opportunity to race over the summer and fuelling for it can be challenging. For 121 Coaching Enquiries - Coaching Application - Join The Running Hub Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity

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