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Welcome to episode 323 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m Esther, she’s Holly, and we’re the soundtrack to your next run. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Good runner, bad runner Today, we’re talking about running after a heavy night, and the power of strength in combatting niggles. Do please send thoughts and prayers still to ensure I get to the start line of Dublin – I am absolutely terrified, but trying to do all the right things! Mostly that means not running. But also planning my Jeffing strategy. We also talk about Spencer Matthews (not a fan) and Esmee Gummer (a HUGE fan). Get the mag - it's ridiculously cheap This is where I shout about the mag – if you’re hovering over the subscribe button, then THIS is the moment to click on it, because Women’s Running this month has teamed up with Bimble & Bolt to offer you a free Runderful Christmas box worth £16, which includes a pair of brilliant Bimble & Bolt socks,…

Welcome to episode 322 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Looooooong runs Our last long sessions have been ticked off the plan, so there’s a lot of training and recovery to talk about. Lots of chat about fuelling strategies and running maths, which is the worst kind. No one’s getting any A-stars around here. But also lots of excitement about the trip itself, whether or not I actually make it round the course. I’m trying to do what the physio has told me to do, and I’m also trying to avoid running. The most terrifying build up to a marathon ever! Get the mag - it's madness not to! This is where I shout about the mag – if you’re hovering over the subscribe button, then THIS is the moment to click on it, because Women’s Running this month has teamed up with Bimble & Bolt (yes, *the* Bimble & Bolt who make the best leggings…

Welcome to episode 321 of the Women’s Running podcast, or what I’ve decided to call the Dusty Bin episode (joke purely for Generation X Brits, not even apologising for it). I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Race results Today, we’re talking through some of the races and results that have been going on in the world, from the Berlin marathon to the V10K. And then we quickly get on to running – I’ve had a bit of setback and I need all your good vibes, please. A bit of a calf strain has sent me running to the physio (if not actually running). Will I make it to the start line of Dublin marathon? Holly is also having issues, but of the gastric variety. Yum. We are firmly in the pits of training right now – send thoughts and prayers Magazine goodness! This is where I shout about the mag – if you’re hovering over the subscribe button, then THIS is the moment…

Welcome to episode 320 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Feminist rantings We talk through our running, as it’s all getting very very tough now we’re into our highest mileage weeks. But then we have a LOT to discuss. We get straight into the Hyrox controversy – we’re a little late into the chat, cos we went crazy with the Sydney Sweeney stuff last week, but turns out one can segue quite well into the other. So we start with poo hazards, and then move on to a bit of Keeley Hodgkinson, and a bit of Camille Heron. Mag and advent calendar free gift! This is where I shout about the mag – if you’re hovering over the subscribe button, then THIS is the moment to click on it, because Women’s Running this month has teamed up with Bimble & Bolt (yes, *the* Bimble & Bolt who make the best leggings ever) to offer you a FREE Runner’s…

Welcome to episode 319 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Controversies ahoy We’re talking about our running, now we’re in the trenches in terms of our marathon training. We are pretty exhausted, and VERY hungry. But after all of that, we quickly get on to some of the many controversies that have happened in women’s sport this week. First on the list is Emma Kirk-Odunubi, one of our lovely writers at Women’s Running, who suffered racist abuse at the Great North Run. We also talk about Caitlin Fielder, a kiwi ultrarunner, who had her finish at the UTMB ruined by a random man who hopped on to the course. And we also talk about Sydney Sweeney’s gambling ads. We have all the thoughts on all the things! Hyrox next week, we ran out of time! Mag! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and…

Welcome to episode 318 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Confidence Today we’re talking about how I have finally found my voice and have told off a bad person on the canal path (but not very loudly). We talk about increasing our mileage, and also issues with hypermobility as a result of a listener letter. We’ve also got more to share on making friends at the gym. They’re not all bad, it turns out! 3 mags for a fiver! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll get three issues for just five pounds. Honestly, a bubble tea costs more than that! Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to give yourself a little treat. Patreon Also, sorry, one last thing – please please please come and join us over on Patreon because it’s brilliant there – you get ad-free…

Welcome to episode 317 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Gyms and PMDD Holly is on the struggle bus first of all, so please send hugs immediately. She’s been finding this new goal a tough one, in terms of figuring out to juggle in the training alongside real life. We also talk about gym etiquette – can you actually make friends in the gym? Also a bit of chat on the PMDD side of things – worth another pod, I think. And a bit more on the Raynaud’s side of things – hey, it’s September so we’re getting close to white finger season. If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you get hench this summer. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to treat yourself this July. Also,…

Welcome to the 10th and last episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us are assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk In our 10th episode, we’re talking about common mistakes when it comes to strength training, so you don’t make the mistakes that we have! As ever we chat to Kate at the end of the episode to answer your strength questions. Your homework this week is about the part of the core we often forget – your back! Back extensions (otherwise weirdly…

Welcome to episode 316 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Relaxing! And running! We’re going to leave some technical hoo-has in this ep, so you get a tantalising glimpse behind the fourth wall (oooh!). But then, because I’m on holiday, we talk about what relaxing actually looks like – if anyone has any great ideas, do please let me know. We then talk about how the first few weeks of our marathon training has been going and all the worries that go with that. Get the mag! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you get hench this summer. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to treat yourself this July. That’s womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad. Also, sorry, one last thing –…

Welcome to the 9th episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us are assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk In our 9th episode, we’re talking acronyms. We want you to feel like a native down the gym, so this is our guide to figuring out your RDLs from your RPEs. As ever we chat to Kate at the end of the episode to answer your strength questions. Your homework this week is one of those ones it is glorious to know – the Romanian Deadlift – or RDL to give it…

Welcome to episode 315 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Heat, ADHD We’re talking about how the heat is affecting us (we’re recording in the middle of the fifth heat wave), and we have more updates on our running now that we’re emerging into the slightly spicy section of our marathon training plans. We then do a deeply controversial thing and rank race distances from best to worst! You will NOT agree! Tell us your thoughts! We also revisit our chat about ADHD and generally about neurodiversity in running. Just a note here, we are only talking about our own experiences and are not experts by any means. Magazine If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you get hench…

Welcome to the 8th episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Wednesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk Goals In our 8th episode, we’re talking about goals! How do we give our strength training some purpose? As ever we chat to Kate at the end of the episode to answer your strength questions. Your homework this week is the humble tricep dip. This simple exercise is easy to master, but gives fantastic bang for your buck…

Welcome to episode 314 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Marathon! We’re talking about our marathon training, and how that’s been going with all our travels over the summer. And because we’re talking about our marathon training, we feel like we need to fess up about what our marathon actually IS. I can’t say here because this is the intro, and where’s the fun in that? But we do say on the pod – not gonna tell you when, you have to listen to all our ramblings first, so there. For the first time ever, though, we’re not having a wobble about getting to the finish, we’re having a wobble about getting to the start… Magazine! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you…

Welcome to the 7th episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Wednesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk Nutrition In our 7th episode, we’re talking about food! What can we eat to support our training? Do we all need to be drinking protein shakes now? As ever we chat to Kate at the end of the episode to answer your strength questions. Your homework this week sounds intriguing: it’s the disgustingly named (but…

Welcome to episode 313 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Marathon madness We start with a little bit of pooing on the run content, before we launch into our BIG NEWS. Shan’t let the cat out of the bag in the show notes, as that’s no fun at all, but suffice to say we don’t have much time to train for something rather large looming in October. We talk through our rubbish plans right here. Small technical difficulties aside, we move on to huge feats of endurance over in the US, namely Badwater 135, the details of it, the myths and scandals around it, and whether or not we would ever consider doing it ourselves (um, NOPE). Magazine! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to…

Welcome to the 6th episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Wednesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk In our 6th episode, we’re talking about the bit that everyone avoids, but we should all be focusing on – namely, flexibility and mobility. As ever we chat to Kate at the end of the episode to answer your strength questions. Your homework this week is one of my absolute favourites -the glute bridge. We talk through…

Welcome to episode 312 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. ADHD The summer holidays have started and we have thoughts about how we’re all managing that – I hope you’re all surviving and perhaps even enjoying these first few weeks. So lots to logistically negotiate, especially when it comes to running. We’re talking also cryptically about our next goals – all to be revealed soon, and how we’re navigating training over the summer with all these life things getting in the way. We go back to our chat about supplements, and we have a really interesting piece on running and ADHD to chat through. Link to that in the show notes. The mag If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to…

Welcome to the 5th episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk Gym confidence In our FIFTH episode, we’re talking about how to build up the confidence to get started in the gym. We speak to Kate at the end of the episode with a couple of burning questions, namely, will we get bulky if we lift weights, and do we need to change our strength workouts as we get older. The homework…

Welcome to episode 311 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Missing the long run, recovery from the ultra, and then we get on to supplements. We are not medics and we are not nutritionists, so all we’re talking through are the pills and bits we take, and the hopes we have for our health as a result. We’re going to get someone on the pod to talk some sense to us about supplements, but in the meantime, do please share what you take (if you’d like to) over on discord, on Patreon, or just email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk and we can chat through all of them with someone with a qualification to tell us what we should (or shouldn’t) be taking. And word to the wise: I am fully aware that there is virtually no supporting evidence for apple cider vinegar having any impact on cholesterol, please don’t start knocking that back…

Welcome to the 4th episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk How to juggle training In our fourth episode, we’re talking about how to fit our strength training into our busy days. We speak to Kate at the end of the episode about food – what should we be eating before and after training, and how much protein do we need. The homework exercise focuses on a new leg exercise – the…

Welcome to episode 310 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. The ballot! It’s one of those weeks where we think there’s not a lot to talk about, and then it turns out there is! For a start, we’ve gone and won ourselves an award – and one that’s, shockingly, in recognition of our services to sports podcasting! Ha! My, how we laughed. But we have a proper trophy and everything. And then we’re on to the mega debate of the London Marathon double – the ballot was last week, and I reckon approximately 2 of you got in. So well done you two! But before we get there, let’s discuss the logistics, the costs and the impact of running two major marathons back to back. We finish, as you might expect, on the very serious topic of reptile migratory patterns. The mag! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running…

Welcome to the third episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk Muscle ache In our third episode, we’re talking about why our muscles ache the day after a gym session, and what we need to do about it. We speak to Kate at the end of the episode about how long we should be exercising for, and how quickly we can expect to see results. The homework exercise focuses on our core. We…

Welcome to episode 309 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. My first ultra! I have returned from the SheRaces trail ultra at the weekend, and I have to first of all acknowledge that I am alive to tell the tale. Brace yourself for a mega race report right here, along with all the lessons I’ve learnt along the way. Love Trails! Meanwhile Holly has been having a whale of a time at the Love Trails festival. She’s been running, and dancing, and discovering the joy of trails! I think this might be the start of her trail era, so watch this space. The mag! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you get hench this summer. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to treat yourself…

Welcome to the second episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk In our second episode, we’re talking about WHERE to strength train, and which is best – home workouts, the scary gym, or a class. We speak to Kate at the end of the episode about how much weight we should be lifting, and how to check if our form is correct. The homework exercise for this week is the mighty squat.…

Welcome to episode 308 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. In this episode, one of us has been making big life choices, while the other one has been questioning her life choices. Namely, an ultra that I have to run in 30-degree heat. I say 24 – it’s crept up a bit! Ugh. I’ve got a touch of ultra maranoia, do please help me with my worries! Can I wear headphones? Should I talk to fellow runners? What sort of water bottles do I need? I also have an update from Spine Man, before we launch into a conversation with the ever-wonderful Jo Pavey! We have an Olympian in the house! Jo Pavey As we’re approaching the start of the Commonwealth Games, we thought this was an excellent time to chat to Jo, and find out more about her memories of her Games. We also talk to her about England Athletics, of which she is an ambassador – to find…

Welcome to the first episode in a new limited podcast series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. This is the Strength Project. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk But for now, we’re on to the first episode, in which we deliberate over the most important question of all – why do we need to strength train? We speak to Kate at the end of the episode to ask how often we should be strength training, and what exercises add up to a good workout? The homework…

Welcome to episode 307 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Elevation woes We start with a maths lesson, because of course I don’t know my metric from my imperial, and please don’t hate me if I’ve made you think that an ultra is easy peasy because I haven’t worked out the difference between feet and metres. Kate Percy As a little treat for you, we’ve got Kate Percy on the pod – much needed after Hol’s little episode last week! Kate Percy reinvented herself as a cook with a focus on energy for athletes about 20 years ago, and over the years has written brilliant recipe books perfect for runners. Her latest book, Enerjoy for active families, is one that helps families eat well at the busiest of times. She talks to us about that, her history with running, what she wishes runners knew about fuelling, and her new charity Crunch.…

Welcome to episode 306 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Long run Today we’re talking about squeezing in the long run at the wrong time, for which I’m suffering and want all your sympathy (and none of your judgement). We also talk about some running adjacent medical topics: visits to the dentist as a perimenopausal woman, and how traumatic that is. And visits to the optician and how Hol is entering a whole new world of vision. We also have a lovely little controversy to chat about, which is a great one for Hol right now. Tell us your thoughts: would you make your entire bridal party run a half marathon? Join us If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad for a special treat for June – and you’ll get 3 issues for a fiver. That’s…

Welcome to episode 305 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Gut issues Hol is in the trenches – we speak to her after a very unpleasant food-related illness. Don’t worry, she’s fine! But it’s definitely affected her training this week… I, on the other hand, have been an absolute hero, I don’t mind saying, camping in the rain AND bashing out a long run. Then we get on to the stuff that makes us rage, amongst which is the forced fun of Global Running Day. Plus a bit more rage about women’s health and the lack of knowledge around it all… Get the mag for cheap! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad for a special treat for June – and you’ll get 3 issues for a fiver. That’s womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad. Links Get 3 issues of Women’s Running for a fiver with…

Welcome to episode 304 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Hayfever and ticks We get straight in there with some hayfever chat – yes, we’re so current. But there’s reason for it: Hol’s been at a festival – yes, another one! While I’ve been traumatised while camping: stay out of the long grass, people. We also discuss weird behaviour down the gym, and we revisit the boob chat. Pick up the mag! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine. Hop along to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to subscribe to the best running magazine there is and to bag yourself a tasty saving with a third off. That’s womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad. Links Bag yourself a third off the mag with womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad Sign up to a place on the SheRaces race on 5th July – lots of distances and options available, including…

Welcome to episode 303 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Heat, periods, boobs Oh my god the HEAT. What are we doing in the sun? How are we surviving in this heat? It’s so ludicrous, it’s forced me to get my pins out. Whatever next? Actual colour? Who knows? Along with the heat talk, listen in for a massive announcement on the period front (hold on to your hats – or your period cups). And, in a real treat for you, some horrible chat about boobs and gravity. Unrelated to all of that, Holly’s been on her travels, and we can’t wait to find out how her Claudia impression went down. Get the mag! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine. Hop along to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to subscribe to the best running magazine there is and to bag yourself a tasty saving with a third off. That’s…

Welcome to episode 302 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Hayfever More coughing and spluttering on this episode I’m afraid, as we’re talking hayfever – please tell us what you do to cope in the nasty hayfever months? We also have an update on all things spine-related (not the race, I mean the internal bony structure). Signing up to an ultra And forgetting backs for a bit, I am just about to commit to the SheRaces trail race in the Denbies Wine Estate in July! This is being put on by Pheonix Running, working with Sophie Power, and the Info from her is: do please come with! There is a 10km option, which is a glorious hike to a viewpoint and back through the vineyard, and she’s keen to point out that the 50km has 9 (yes 9) toilet stops! No pooing in bushes, people. And we end with another controversy, because we love them!…

Welcome to episode 300 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Flagging spirits We jump straight in with our flagging enthusiasm for pretty much anything, which is the downside to achieving huge goals, right? Zooming down the other side with nothing to look forward to is a tough position to be in. Running addiction We chat goals (again), we talk about life juggles (bloody SATs), and we also talk the latest controversy – running addiction. Is this a fair label? Are people unfairly labelling others (or themselves) with ‘addiction’? Or is this a dangerous trend? Tell us your thoughts, cos we’d love to hear them, at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk. And sorry for all the coughing and spluttering in this episode, we’ll be back to full strength next week! Pick up the mag! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running…

Welcome to episode 300 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Episode 300! What? We are in a reflective mode today! It’s episode 300 – can you believe it? - so we try to remember what we did for our 100th and 200th episodes (booze may have been involved). We talk about how we’ve changed since those early episodes – mostly, I think, for the better! Controversies We also talk about a couple of controversies – those Nike billboards that sprang up, alongside a bit more on the whole Joe Wicks thing. Trigger warning – there’s a bit here on weightloss, and weight gain, please be careful if this is triggering for you. Go on, subscribe! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine. Hop along to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to subscribe to the best running magazine there is and to bag yourself a tasty…

Welcome to episode 299 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Inca and Ellie update Apologies for recording quality of the first bit as Hol and I are sitting in a tiny room with big windows! To begin with, we join SportsShoes ambassadors Inca and Ellie again to find out how they did during the London Marathon over the weekend. If you remember, they were both gunning for sub-3 marathons. Spoiler: there are tears! Joe Wicks! And then we’re back to just the two of us for a long, rambling episode, which takes us immediately into a bit of Joe Wicks controversy, which we’re enjoying greatly, into some London Marathon content, a little bit of Greek romance, followed by some trail marathon ramblings and a bit of bad back stuff to finish off. Fun! Pick up the mag! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running…

Welcome to episode 298 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. SportsShoes ambassadors running London We have a packed episode for you guys this week! First off, just so you know the order of service, we’re joined by lovely Ellie Bradley and Inca Padfield, who are both ambassadors for SportsShoes, and are going to be running the TCS London Marathon this weekend. From VERY different backgrounds, they are both attempting some seriously speedy times. We chat to them here about their training, and their hopes – and we’re going to be catching up with them after the race too! Enjoy for a bit of London Marathon excitement! Marathon spectating The it’s us for a bit of usual chat - Holly has been spectating a marathon – which is timely, given that it’s marathon season. And I’ve been slowly building up my mileage ahead of my trail…

Welcome to episode 297 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Pace Today, Holly is feeling humbled by the paces that she’s been given to achieve a pretty speedy 5K goal, which leads us to talk about goals all round – what makes a good one? Sophie Power We interrupt our own gassing to introduce a very special guest in the shape of the brilliant Sophie Power. Sophie, as I’m sure many of you will know, is an incredible ultrarunner who has represented Great Britain, who rose to prominence after a photo of her taken at the UTMB while she breast fed her baby at an aid station went viral. She has used her resulting platform for good, setting up SheRACES with a goal to educate races to be more inclusive to female athletes. We talk to her here about her new book The Power Within, which delves into the key life lessons Sophie has…

Welcome to episode 296 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Ladeez This episode, we talk about whether we prefer to be called ladies or women, and why it is that some races and runners prefer the term ‘lady’. We also wave our feminist flags about different distances in cross country. We know this is a contentious subject, so send in your thoughts! Running & safety We also talk about running and safety in the summer. Holly’s had some horrible experiences recently while running – we hope you’ve all been avoiding crap like this in your running; but if not, do please let us know what’s been going on, and how you’re dealing with it. Join the gang! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine. Hop along to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to subscribe to the best running magazine there is and to bag…

Welcome to episode 295 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Mole and skin checks We are talking skin health! I know, not really our bag in the past, but definitely our bag moving forwards. I have a PSA about checking your moles and protecting your skin as you run outside this summer. I had a full body check with The Mole Clinic, and I thoroughly recommend it for all runners – all the info here, including whether or not to wear your best pants. Menopausal runners In the middle, we have a treat in the shape of the lovely Dr Juliet McGrattan. Juliet has written her third book, and again it’s something we all need on our bedside tables – The Runner’s Guide To Menopause. She talks about what prompted her to write it, and we have many deeper questions about menopause itself We come back afterwards to talk about maintenance…

Welcome to episode 294 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Running faster At the start and finish, we talk about running faster and how Hol’s running is going now, and I come back afterwards to talk about how my recovery is going, as well as to posit the theory that maybe we should all be running three times a week, and NO MORE. Bath Half event In the middle we have a little treat for you in the shape of our chat with Sabrina Pace-Humphreys that we did during our event the night before the Bath Half. We took the opportunity to pick her brains about why she loves the Bath Half, as well as tips and tricks for half marathon running. Do make sure you pick up her new book, Start Where You Are! Pick up the mag! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine (our current issue has an exclusive…

Welcome to episode 293 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Bath Half debrief We’ve got a huge debrief for you – last weekend we had our live event, and that was followed the next day by Holly running the Bath Half alongside a bunch of Pod Squadders. And, without wanting to give anything away, we had a brilliant weekend! We chat through the thrills and spills of the Saturday event, which we LOVED doing, and Hol takes us step by step through her Bath Half. Listen out for a spectacular story that involves a banana – I shall say no more. Get the mag! Also if you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine. Hop along to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to subscribe to the best running magazine there is (even if we don’t have Harry Styles on the cover) and to bag yourself a tasty saving with a third off the…

Welcome to episode 10 of a new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you’ll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor worth £79.99. offer expires 31st March. Run your run, with Wahoo. This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it’s for everyone who’s signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all to the start line with a smile on our faces! Rest and recovery In this last episode, we’re talking recovery. The bit that’s often left off your training plan. You’ve done…

Welcome to episode 292 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Bath Half It’s the week before the Bath Half Marathon, and we are both very excited about this – although by excited, I mean Holly is super nervous and I’ve got super FOMO! But other than that we are definitely excited. In the middle of all of that, we are joined by the wonderful Kate Rowe-Ham, the founder of Owning Your Menopause, to chat about – guess what? – menopause! We chat through exercise in midlife, educating our younger sisters, and how to live longer. Heart rates We come back afterwards to chat about heart rate – Hol has been looking into hers after getting a sports watch and making herself feel all weird about it. We then talk about our children’s TV heroes, and never has there been a bigger generational divide. Get a ticket QUICK! It’s also your last…

Welcome to episode 9 of a new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you’ll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor worth £79.99. offer expires 31st March. Run your run, with Wahoo. This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it’s for everyone who’s signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all to the start line with a smile on our faces! Race Day! In this 9th episode, we’re talking about race day! Yes, we’re here at last! You’ve done all your training, you’ve…

Welcome to the final episode of the Start to Run podcast series. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’ve been re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving, and you can find all episodes out now wherever you get your podcasts. Whether you’re a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let’s get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again. Do I need to race as a runner? This week, we’re talking about races and, first off, it goes without saying that you absolutely don’t need to be a race-day diva if that’s not what floats your boat. We both find them a fantastic motivator and a good opportunity to put our training to the test, but if you don’t like them then definitely don’t force yourself. How to find the right race for you That being said, there are SO many races out there that you’re bound to find something that you do enjoy. We share our top tips for finding what’s right, along with the key things we’re looking out for before booking. How do I…

Welcome to episode 291 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Sports watches We indulge ourselves by having an episode all to ourselves. Holly has *finally* fallen in love with a sports watch. 10 days and counting, she’s officially obsessed. Meanwhile I’ve been getting back in the saddle, but MY sports watch is telling me off about it. We have a big old chat about watches and anxiety and stats, and how we’re managing all of that stuff. On top of that, Hol has been on her travels and has lots to say about that, and we also have hot chats about linguistics. Because of course we do. Our event And this is your last call for our event we’re holding the evening before the Bath Half on Saturday 14th March – just a few tickets left now (only a tenner!). It’s going to be a super fun evening, with lots of silliness planned, as well as…

Welcome to episode 8 of a new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you’ll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor worth £79.99. offer expires 31st March. Run your run, with Wahoo. This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it’s for everyone who’s signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all to the start line with a smile on our faces! In this 8th episode, we’re talking about some runners’ favourite bit, and some runners’ least favourite bit of the whole…

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the Start to Run podcast series. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’re re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving, and you can find the first 8 episodes now wherever you get your podcasts. Whether you’re a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let’s get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again. How do I manage my running around my period? This week, we run through the basics of our cycles. What does the 28-day cycle look like? And how should we be approaching our training in the different phases? Spoiler alert: it’s pretty subjective, as long as we’re arming ourselves with the right info. Endometriosis, PCOS and RED-S We also cover some of the conditions that might need a bit of extra consideration when it comes to your training. Endo, PCOS and RED-S girlies, we’re looking at you. Lovely extras If you want more support with your running, join our Patreon where you can chat to other runners just…

Welcome to episode 290 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. We’re talking about What’s Next? Hol has her half marathon goal coming up in March, and she’s already looking beyond that to work out what she’s going to do after then. I’m staying tight lipped about my own bumpy journey as I can’t quite look round the next corner yet, let alone the next training block. Mid way through our ramble we are joined by the incredible Imo Boddy. Imo Boddy Imo has taken on some of the biggest challenges in the UK at a ludicrously young age. She chats through her huge running feats, how she’s done them, the support she needs, and why she thinks ultras are the best distance! Running controversies We come back after chatting to Imo to talk about a controversy I read about in the press: in terms of relationship breakdowns, is running an ultra…

Welcome to episode 7 of a new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you’ll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor worth £79.99. offer expires 31st March. Run your run, with Wahoo. This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it’s for everyone who’s signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all to the start line with a smile on our faces! Fuel and hydration In this 7th episode, we’re talking fuelling and hydration; in other words, food and drink. We chat through…