The One Mistake Runners Make in Marathon Training – And How to Fix It! Plus, Nell McAndrew)

World record-breaking runner Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian Chris Thompson guide you through week 6 of marathon training. For this episode, they're joined by model-turned-impressive runner, Nell McAndrew - who went from running just for fun to clocking a 2:54 marathon! She shares her training secrets, biggest lessons, and how she balanced running with life as a busy mum.

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Talking Points:

1:50 – The Importance of Timing Long Runs Around Race Day

4:37 – Morning vs. Evening Running – Which is Better?

6:07 – Recovery Tips After Long Runs & Balancing Training Load

8:22 – How Paula Structured Her Marathon Training Week

10:13 – Adapting Training Due to Injury or Illness

13:21 – Knowing When to Push & When to Rest

15:50 – How Nell McAndrew Went from Running for Charity to Breaking 3 Hours

18:04 – How Nell Trained for a Huge Marathon Time Drop

25:38 – Why Nell Trained 100 Miles a Week & Her Speed Work Strategy

34:15 – Listener Q&A: Should You Add Speed Work to Your Training?

39:03 – Listener Q&A: How to Avoid Cramping in the Marathon

42:14 – Listener Q&A: How to Run Back-to-Back Marathons Without Injury

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