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Taking a broad but relaxed look at the world of running from the perspective of Run4It - one of the UK's leading specialist running retailers. We're bringing the latest news, gear reviews and interviews to help inspire runners of all abilities to improve their fitness, health, and wellbeing through running. If you want to get in touch to ask questions, give feedback or are interested in being on the show you can reach us at thepod@run4it.com.
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Designing Ronhill Footwear, with Harry Bolton
In this episode, Finlay is joined by Harry Bolton, the product designer behind Ronhill's first range of trail footwear.Based near Keswick in the Lake District, Harry lives and breathes off-road running with several major race wins to his name, including being crowned both English and British U23 Fell Running Champion in 2022. Combine his fell running prowess with his Sports Engineering credentials and it's easy to see why Harry is perfectly placed to design and test trail running footwear for...
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Understanding Pronation & Picking Shoes
What is pronation? Are you an "overpronator" or an "underpronator"? How does it affect shoe choice?In this episode, Finlay and James try to answer common questions and dispel common misconceptions about foot pronation and biomechanics – looking at the importance of the gait analysis process in finding the right running shoes.Episode info starts at 09:56Key takeaways:Pronation is simply the rolling inwards movement of your foot when it strikes the ground, and your body's natural shock absorpti...
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Marathon Training Sessions
With autumn marathons fast approaching, Finlay and James talk through some key marathon training sessions to help build speed and endurance for the marathon, and prepare your body to be in prime shape come race day.Recent happenings covered first. Session info starts at 21:20. James’ favourite sessions:Marathon-pace intervals with moderate recovery. 5K-4K-3K-2K-1K with 5-3 min recoveries. 15K total work.4 x 2 mile-1 mile workout, alternating between 2 miles at 105% of marathon pace and 1...
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Heart Rate Training: What You Need To Know
In this episode Finlay is joined by former Podcast guest and Maybury Shop Manager, James Dunn, to shed light on training with heart rate, and help you decide whether it is right for you.Donning their sports scientist hats, they explain how heart rate can be used as a useful tool and measure in defining and differentiating runs by level of intensity (from easy to moderate to hard), to create a varied and well rounded training routine - conducive to better overall fitness and endurance.Key take...
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The Four Pillars of Running Training
In this episode, Finlay and Jack talk through four key components of running training:FrequencyConsistencyDurationIntensityExplaining how constructing your running training plan around these four pillars – week-to-week and month-to-month – will lend to aerobic development and improvement. In covering frequency and consistency, they touch on the importance of creating habits and routine by sticking to designated 'run days' as far as possible. In covering duration and intensity, they warn ...
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Super Shoes: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, Finlay and Jack talk super shoes and imposter syndrome – exploring the sense or perception runners often have that so-called "super shoes" are just for elite or fast runners, and putting forward reasons why that's not the case and how they can help everyone improve their running.Finlay runs through the features we expect with super shoes and exactly how they work to improve performance. Whilst Jack shares his experience of a recent 5k run in the Saucony Endorphin Elites. Whet...