

Paula's Run Club
Momentum Media & Broadcast
Paula Radcliffe and Chris 'Thommo' Thompson are back with their Road to London Marathon - join our club as we help you to navigate your journey to one of the greatest marathons in the world.
Paula Radcliffe is regarded as one of the greatest female distance runners of our generation. The multiple medal winner and world record holder - including the women’s marathon record for 17 years - has continued her passion for running since retiring in 2015. Chris Thompson is one of the UK's most prolific distance runners for over 25 years.
Every Monday, we will bring 45 mins of high energy entertainment with a community spirit. An inclusive, unintimidating experience where people will learn from each other, helping understand quirks and developing coping mechanisms for all levels. On a Thursday we have The Shakeout where we answer audience questions.
Each week Paula and Chris will discuss many different aspects of running from nutrition to hydration from motivation to training tips, all based around a running community. They will address the anxieties and uncertainties we all feel surrounding running.
Paula and Chris will bring you some of the biggest names that also want to be part of their running community. Regular guests like Steve Peters, Harry Judd and Jill Scott will also be joined by some of the stars from sport and entertainment who will tell you why they run and what motivates them whether it be for fun, health or mental wellbeing.
Paula Radcliffe is regarded as one of the greatest female distance runners of our generation. The multiple medal winner and world record holder - including the women’s marathon record for 17 years - has continued her passion for running since retiring in 2015. Chris Thompson is one of the UK's most prolific distance runners for over 25 years.
Every Monday, we will bring 45 mins of high energy entertainment with a community spirit. An inclusive, unintimidating experience where people will learn from each other, helping understand quirks and developing coping mechanisms for all levels. On a Thursday we have The Shakeout where we answer audience questions.
Each week Paula and Chris will discuss many different aspects of running from nutrition to hydration from motivation to training tips, all based around a running community. They will address the anxieties and uncertainties we all feel surrounding running.
Paula and Chris will bring you some of the biggest names that also want to be part of their running community. Regular guests like Steve Peters, Harry Judd and Jill Scott will also be joined by some of the stars from sport and entertainment who will tell you why they run and what motivates them whether it be for fun, health or mental wellbeing.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 60min
Keep It Simple: Top tips from Legend Steve Jones.
We’re into Week 13 of our Road to London Marathon series and this week we get to tap into the mind of an absolute Marathon Legend.
Steve Jones won in London, Chicago and New York and set the Marathon World Record in 1984, so who better to talk to about training, dealing with pain, keeping it simple and the power of the mind?
He’s full of great stories, anecdotes and advice and his story from how he went from a club runner with a full time job to being the best in the world is sure to inspire everyone as we start to hit the final weeks of Marathon training ahead of London.
AND we get an update from Sophie Raworth on how her Marathon Preparation is going.
PLUS we’ve got some amazing offers for our Run Club community:
We're delighted to announce our new sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered. Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.
10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER
20% OFF YOUR SECOND
Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk
A REMINDER we’ve got still got that great offer for Run Club listeners -
Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.
Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula to get started.
AND you can get £50 off the annual fee and free installation of the Pure Ionic Water System. Just go to pureionicwater.com and use the code Paulahydration.
PLUS Wahoo, the Premier Treadmill specialists, have an offer for us. You can get a free Headwind Fan (worth £229.99) when you buy a KICKR Run. Use the code PAULASRUNCLUB at wahoofitness.com
We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.
Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WHATSAPP: +447564747914
INSTAGRAM: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2026 • 30min
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 33
Welcome to this week's Shakeout where Paula and Thommo answer more of your listener questions and queries...
INCLUDING Tips for cross training thresholds and how to stay entertained, advice for runners' knee, how to counteract a short stride and why recovery is the all-important tool when you're doing multiple races.
PLUS we have The Honours Board, sponsored by HYCO - Your Hydration, covered.Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.
10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER.
20% OFF YOUR SECOND.
Unlock exclusive subscriber savings.
Use code PRC at https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk
PLUS: Wahoo - the premier Treadmill specialists have an offer.
You can get a free Headwind Smart Fan that connects to the treadmill via Bluetooth when you buy a KICKR Run.
Use the code PAULASRUNCLUB at https://www.wahoofitness.com
We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board and don't forget you can also
WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WHATSAPP: +447564747914
INSTAGRAM: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 19min
Hydration and Nutrition.
We’re into Week 12 of our Road to London Marathon series and this week it’s all about food and drink.
Two great guests on this week’s podcast as we look to get you up to speed with all your hydration and nutrition needs.
First up, and in association with Pure Ionic Water, we’re joined by Nutrition and Performance Coach Matt Lovell, who works with the likes of Ipswich Town FC, and who gives us the lowdown on all things hydration including the benefits of filtered and hydrogen enriched water.
Plus we’re joined by chef and marathon runner Paul Ainsworth who has loads of great tips to make sure you’re getting the right food for running.
AND we check in Charlotte, our first time Marathon Runner, to see if she’s back on track after her shin splints.
PLUS we’ve got some amazing offers for our Run Club community:
We're delighted to announce our new sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered. Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.
10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER
20% OFF YOUR SECOND
Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk
A REMINDER we’ve got still got that great offer for Run Club listeners -
Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula to get started.
AND you can get £50 off the annual fee and free installation of the Pure Ionic Water System. Just go to pureionicwater.com and use the code Paulahydration.
PLUS Plus Wahoo - the premier Treadmill specialists have an offer. You can get a free Headwind Fan when you buy a KICKR Run. Use the code PAULASRUNCLUB at wahoofitness.com
We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.
Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WHATSAPP: +447564747914
INSTAGRAM: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2026 • 30min
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 32
This week on the Shakeout, more of your listener questions and queries...
INCLUDING Fuelling without sugar, tips for long runs, the pressure of running a marathon and raising money for charity and advice for a tired postman!
PLUS we're delighted to announce our new sponsor of The Honours Board, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered. Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.
10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER
20% OFF YOUR SECOND
Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk
You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp.
Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914
Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 25min
The Power of the Mind. Steve Peters is back
We’re into Week 11 of our Road to London Marathon series and this week we welcome back one of our favourite guests.
Steve Peters, Consultant Psychologist who has worked with the likes of British Cycling, England Football and England Rugby, joins us for a fantastic interview with loads of amazing hints and tips for making sure you are in the right mindset for the Marathon.
From dealing with injury to coping if things don’t go right on the day, the difference between adrenaline and anxiety and how the power of words impacts the brain - it’s a must listen.
AND we check in Harry Judd and his training partner Gab to see if they are still on track for achieving PB’s in London.
Plus we're delighted to announce our new sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered. Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitaminsZero sugar. No caffeine.
10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER20% OFF YOUR SECOND
Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk
A reminder we’ve got still got that great offer for Run Club listeners - Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.
Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula to get started.
We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.
Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WHATSAPP: +447564747914
INSTAGRAM: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2026 • 33min
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 31
Welcome to this week's Shakeout with more of your listener questions and queries...
On this Episode… How to reinvigorate training when you’ve hit a bit of a wall, what to do if you are doubling up Marathon races, the annoying problem of having to stop while on a long run, how to taper post injury and Thommo gets an impromptu French lesson!
PLUS lots of feel good nominations for the Honours Board where we give you the shout-outs that you, or someone you know, deserve!
You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp.
Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914
Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 32min
Running Around The World: Dawna Stone
We’re now on week 10 of our Road to London Marathon series and we have a jam-packed show this week that will keep you entertained and informed on your long runs.
This week we check in with Dawna Stone, CEO of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, who offers hints and tips about how to get into Marathons around the world, outlines her plans to extend the Marathon Majors into new territories and tries to work out what is fuelling the current running boom.
PLUS - Carbon or no Carbon? We chat all things ‘Running Shoes’ with Sophie Raworth as we check in to see how her London Marathon Prep is going.
Also when’s good to start experimenting with gels and drinks ahead of London and the problem of training near animals! And how did Paula’s training run with Tour de France Winner Geraint Thomas go?
A reminder we’ve got a great offer for Run Club listeners:
Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.
Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula to get started.
We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.
Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WHATSAPP: +447564747914
INSTAGRAM: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2026 • 31min
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout episode 30
Welcome to this week's Shakeout with more of your listener questions and queries...
Paula and Thommo are asked about training advice for going into the London Marathon after doing the Tokyo one, one listener is struggling with cramp.. Could it be nerves?
Also, should you push the limit in your training to race pace, how to handle working shifts & sleep patterns and is a 20 mile race to much to add in to your marathon training plan?
PLUS lots of feel good nominations for the Honours Board where we give you the shout-outs that you, or someone you know, deserve!
You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp.
Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914
Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2026 • 31min
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout Episode 30
Welcome to this week's Shakeout with more of your listener questions and queries...
Paula and Thommo are asked about training advice for going into the London Marathon after doing the Tokyo one, one listener is struggling with cramp.. Could it be nerves?
Also, should you push the limit in your training to race pace, how to handle working shifts & sleep patterns and is a 20 mile race to much to add in to your marathon training plan?
PLUS lots of feel good nominations for the Honours Board where we give you the shout-outs that you, or someone you know, deserve!
You can get in touch with us with a question or a comment or a nomination for the Honours Board by email or WhatsApp.
Email: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WhatsApp: +44 7564 747914
Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 10min
Master your Mindset: Olympic bronze Medallist Deena Kastor
It's week 9 of our Road to London Marathon series and we have a show full of inspiration and positivity for you this week.
Olympic bronze medallist and former American marathon record holder, Deena Kastor, joins the Club and talks about her marathon career including her six stars and what her cumulative times are, being a runner whilst balancing work & family commitments and how the values you learn in running can help you to accomplish more in your everyday life.
She talks about living at altitude, emotions versus strategy and how marathons can help your mental headspace. ALSO, did she really get stung in the mouth by a bee mid race?!
AND we check in with Charlotte - our fresher runner - have the shin splints gone and if not, what's the plan?
A reminder we’ve got a great offer for Run Club listeners:
Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.
Just go to https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula to get started.
We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.
Don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
WHATSAPP: +447564747914
INSTAGRAM: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


