50 min

S7 E2: Running slow to run fast with Emma Kirk-Odunubi The Food Medic

    • Health & Fitness

In this episode Dr Hazel sits down with running coach and footwear expert Emma Kirk Odunubi. Emma is a running biomechanics nerd who matches the perfect footwear to the individual runner, and takes pride in being known as the trainer geek. Day to day she coaches treadmill classes at Thirdspace and on a 1-1 level works with a variety of sports men & women, seeking to crush their running goals with her and her partners business Bulletproof Athletic. Find out more over on www.bulletproofatheltic.com.

This episode covers:
- Where to start if you’re new to running.
- How to build up distance beyond 5km
- How to get faster.
- Advantages of using heart rate training zones in running.
- Common running problems - shin splints and knee pain
- Strength training for runners
- What to look for when finding the right running trainers.
- Staple exercises for your warm up and cool down routine.


If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family.
Make sure to subscribe so that you are first to hear about any new episodes, and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to ellie@thefoodmedic.co.uk.

@thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk

In this episode Dr Hazel sits down with running coach and footwear expert Emma Kirk Odunubi. Emma is a running biomechanics nerd who matches the perfect footwear to the individual runner, and takes pride in being known as the trainer geek. Day to day she coaches treadmill classes at Thirdspace and on a 1-1 level works with a variety of sports men & women, seeking to crush their running goals with her and her partners business Bulletproof Athletic. Find out more over on www.bulletproofatheltic.com.

This episode covers:
- Where to start if you’re new to running.
- How to build up distance beyond 5km
- How to get faster.
- Advantages of using heart rate training zones in running.
- Common running problems - shin splints and knee pain
- Strength training for runners
- What to look for when finding the right running trainers.
- Staple exercises for your warm up and cool down routine.


If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family.
Make sure to subscribe so that you are first to hear about any new episodes, and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to ellie@thefoodmedic.co.uk.

@thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk

50 min

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