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This week's episode features the lovely Becky Hair. In her day job, Becky is a physiotherapist working with the NHS, and she is also a very successful runner and triathlete. Becky is super passionate about encouraging others to get into sport and in particular women. As we've spent the last 12 weeks talking about running, in today's episode we are going to broaden our horizons and talk to Becky about triathlon - the combination of swimming, cycling and running. Becky will show us that it's not as intimidating as it might seem and that there is definitely a place for beginners in the sport of triathlon. 

This week's episode will guide you through the final week (Week 12) of our beginners programme, a great way to build up your running if you have never done any running before, or perhaps have had a long break from running. The structure for week 12 is 5 mins walking to warm up followed by a continuous 35 minute run. There is also, of course, a 5 minute cool down walk to finish. If you're not following the beginners programme just ignore the cues and enjoy the conversation.

Good luck, enjoy and don't forget to connect with us and let us know how you're finding the programme and the podcast. We are @letsrungirls on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you've enjoyed the beginners series, please do share it with a friend and help us encourage more women to get more active through running. 

This week's episode features the lovely Tracy Hutchison. Tracy first came across parkrun over 10 years ago when a friend suggested she take her son along. Tracy has since got involved in parkrun not only as a runner, but a volunteer and a Parkrun Event Director. Tracy describes running as your 'mental crosstraining', a vital part of any runner's training. If you've never tried a parkrun before, you are guaranteed to come away from this podcast feeling inspired to visit your local event. 

You can find your local parkrun at https://www.parkrun.org.uk/

This week's episode will guide you through Week 11 of our 12 week beginners programme, a great way to build up your running if you have never done any running before, or perhaps have had a long break from running. The structure for week 11 is 5 mins walking to warm up followed by a 30 minute run! We finish with a cool down walk. 

Good luck, enjoy and don't forget to connect with us and let us know how you're finding the programme and the podcast. We are @letsrungirls on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

This week's episode features the lovely Stephanie Sutton, a runner, jeffer and Run Leader. Stephanie shares with us her experience of different running styles, in particular 'jeffing' and how she has learnt over the years that it's ok to do it your way. She also tells us how she has found support in different running communities including 261 Fearless and Fordy Runs. 

This week's episode will guide you through Week 10 of our 12 week beginners programme, a great way to build up your running if you have never done any running before, or perhaps have had a long break from running. The structure for week 10 is 5 mins walking to warm up followed by a 25 minute run interval! We finish with a 5 minute cool down walk to finish. If you're not following the beginners programme just ignore the cues and enjoy the conversation.

Good luck, enjoy and don't forget to connect with us and let us know how you're finding the programme and the podcast. We are @letsrungirls on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

This week's episode features the lovely Caroline Geoghegan, a Run Leader with Let's Run Girls in Waterbeach, a Running Coach and Personal Trainer.  Caroline shares with us some advice around progressing beyond the beginners couch to 5k programme, staying motivated and challenged with running as well as diversifying your training. We also discuss the important question - when can you consider yourself a runner? Caroline also shares loads of useful resources around running training in her Run with Caroline blog - https://www.runwithcaroline.com/

This week's episode will guide you through Week 9 of our 12 week beginners programme, a great way to build up your running if you have never done any running before, or perhaps have had a long break from running. The structure for week 9 is 5 mins walking to warm up followed by an 18 minute run interval with a 3 minute recovery walk then a 10 minute run interval. There is also, of course, a 5 minute cool down walk to finish. If you're not following the beginners programme just ignore the cues and enjoy the conversation.

Good luck, enjoy and don't forget to connect with us and let us know how you're finding the programme and the podcast. We are @letsrungirls on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

This week's episode features the lovely Jenny Kirkham. Jenny started with the Abbey Let's Run Girls in April 2019, shortly after having her son. Shortly after completing the Beginners programme, Jenny volunteered to be a Run Leader for the group. Jenny shares how running was her very important 'me-time' as a new mum and opens up about the anxiety and fear she experienced at the thought of joining the group for the first time.  

This week's episode will guide you through Week 8 of our 12 week beginners programme, a great way to build up your running if you have never done any running before, or perhaps have had a long break from running. The structure for week 8 is 5 mins walking to warm up followed by a 15 minute run interval with a 3 minute recovery walk then a 10 minute run interval. We finish with a 7 minute cool down walk to finish. If you're not following the beginners programme just ignore the cues and enjoy the conversation.

Good luck, enjoy and don't forget to connect with us and let us know how you're finding the programme and the podcast. We are @letsrungirls on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

This week's episode features the lovely Miranda Gomperts, we spoke to her daughter Tilly earlier in the beginners series. Like Tilly, Miranda is also a keen runner and has been for many years. In the podcast, Miranda shares her experience with running over the years, coming through various injuries and a fight with cancer. We talk about the importance of perspective, perseverance, having a plan and being kind to yourself. 

This week's episode will guide you through Week 7 of our 12 week beginners programme, a great way to build up your running if you have never done any running before, or perhaps have had a long break from running. The structure for week 7 is 5 mins walking to warm up followed by two 12 minute run intervals with a 3 minute recovery walk in between and of course a 5 minute cool down walk to finish. If you're not following the beginners programme just ignore the cues and enjoy the conversation.

Good luck, enjoy and don't forget to connect with us and let us know how you're finding the programme and the podcast. We are @letsrungirls on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.