Lace Up & Listen Amelia Uphill

Kelly is a PhD research student at Northumbria University and founder of Period of the Period, an educational hub designed to change the narrative for women’s health and performance in sport and exercise through awareness, evidence-based education and support. We’re going to be talking about the key stages and hormones that can affect our individual motivation and performance levels in sport and exercise throughout our menstrual cycles and how to use this knowledge to our own personal advantage. We also discuss Kelly’s reasons for wanting to raise awareness and improve research around sport, exercise and women’s health.

If you want to read more about this topic, check out my recent blog post featuring more details on running throughout your menstrual cycle with guest author Emily Plummer, founder of @wisewomeninsport : www.theuphillrunner.co.uk/post/go-with-the-flow

Matthew is the founder of Runspire, an online running community which aims to connect and inspire runners of all abilities. We chat about how Runspire first came about as well as the plans for future challenges and races within the community. We also discuss Matthew’s own personal running experiences and goals.

Amy is a registered dietitian and multiple marathon runner. We’re going to be talking about how to best fuel your body before, during and after a run to maximise your performance and recovery. We also discuss what foods she would avoid to reduce the chances of tummy troubles during a run or a race.

Paul has run almost 100 marathons and also paced over 90 events. We’re going to be talking about how to plan your pace for your next race and how to recognise a good pacer. We also discuss why he loves the marathon distance so much.

To join Paul on his 100th marathon in February 2022, go to: www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/events/fun-bus-pauls-100th-marathon

Amanda has been a certified running coach since 2012 and is the author of Run To The Finish: The Everyday Runner’s Guide To Avoiding Injury, Ignoring The Clock and Loving The Run. We’re going to be talking about low heart rate training and how slowing down may help you become a faster runner.

To visit Amanda's blog, go to www.runtothefinish.com

Jo is an England Athletics qualified running coach and has also competed at an elite level, including running the 10000 metres in the commonwealth games. We’re going to be talking about why she made the switch from runner to coach and what to look for when hiring a running coach. We also discuss steps you could take if you are considering training as a coach yourself.

If you are interested in becoming a running coach, here is the link to the England Athletics website: www.englandathletics.org/coaching/qualifications