Ep 310. The ballot, and the Double debate

Ep 310. The ballot, and the Double debate

Welcome to episode 310 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. THE BALLOT! It’s one of those weeks where we think there’s not a lot to talk about, and then it turns out there is! For a start, we’ve gone and won ourselves an award – and one that’s, shockingly, in recognition of our services to sports podcasting! Ha! My, how we laughed. But we have a proper trophy and everything. And then we’re on to the mega debate of the London Marathon double – the ballot was last week, and I reckon approximately 2 of you got in. So well done you two! But before we get there, let’s discuss the logistics, the costs and the impact of running two major marathons back to back. We finish, as you might expect, on the very serious topic of reptile migratory patterns. THE MAG! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you get hench this summer. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to treat yourself this July. That’s womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad. EARLY ACCESS! Also, sorry, one last thing – please please please come and join us over on Patreon because it’s brilliant there – you get ad-free listening AND early access to some of our pods. You can also pop over to our Discord forum and meet all the lovely women that are already there sharing stories and supporting each other. Come and join the gang at patreon.com/womensrunning from just £2 a month. LINKS Subscribe to Women’s Running [womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad ] for lovely cheapness and free Freyja Resistance Bands: womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad Do join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/womensrunning] so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/?via=esther] – we’ve been using it for ages and LOVE IT Email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk [wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk] with any questions or running stories ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

EP 3. The Strength Project: why do our muscles ache?

Welcome to the third episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk [wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk] MUSCLE ACHE In our third episode, we’re talking about why our muscles ache the day after a gym session, and what we need to do about it. We speak to Kate at the end of the episode about how long we should be exercising for, and how quickly we can expect to see results. The homework exercise focuses on our core. We talk through the correct form for a plank, with lots of different variations, as always starting with a very accessible move. This week, let’s try doing 3 sets of 30 seconds. And that’s it! For more strength training content, go to womensrunning.co.uk, for simple workout videos, search for Women’s Running youtube, AND if you’re interested in all-round fitness, go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to find out all about our brilliant magazine. LINKS Get an exclusive saving on our magazine subcription with womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad [http://womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad]  Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/?via=esther] – we’ve been using it for ages and LOVE IT Do join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/womensrunning] so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning Email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk [wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk] with any questions ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 309. SheRaces Trail Ultra race report!

Welcome to episode 309 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. MY FIRST ULTRA! I have returned from the SheRaces trail ultra at the weekend, and I have to first of all acknowledge that I am alive to tell the tale. Brace yourself for a mega race report right here, along with all the lessons I’ve learnt along the way. LOVE TRAILS! Meanwhile Holly has been having a whale of a time at the Love Trails festival. She’s been running, and dancing, and discovering the joy of trails! I think this might be the start of her trail era, so watch this space. THE MAG! If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you get hench this summer. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to treat yourself this July. That’s womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad.   PATREON! Also, sorry, one last thing – please please please come and join us over on Patreon because we’re going to have a live Zoom on Monday evening, which is free to come along to once you’re a patron. You can also pop over to our Discord forum and meet all the lovely women that are already there sharing stories and supporting each other. Come and join the gang at patreon.com/womensrunning from just £2 a month. LINKS Find out more about the SheRaces trail events [https://www.sheracestrailseries.com/] – tickets should be available in the next week or so, we’ll put a live link up when they are The SheRaces trail ultra I ran was beautifully organised by Pheonix Running [https://www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/events], which has lots of races to enter, from 5K to ultra Go and get yourself checked at The Mole Clinic [https://themoleclinic.co.uk/contact-us/] – thoroughly recommend it! Sign up to the Love Trails waitlist [https://www.lovetrailsfestival.co.uk/2027-waitlist] Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/?via=esther] – we’ve been using it for ages and LOVE IT Do join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/womensrunning] so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning Email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk [wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk] with any questions or running stories ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 2. The Strength Project: what kit do we need?

Welcome to the second episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result. The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can’t. If you have any more questions, or you’d just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk [wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk] In our second episode, we’re talking about WHERE to strength train, and which is best – home workouts, the scary gym, or a class. We speak to Kate at the end of the episode about how much weight we should be lifting, and how to check if our form is correct. The homework exercise for this week is the mighty squat. We talk through the correct form for this move, with lots of different variations, as always starting with a very accessible move. This week, let’s try doing 3 sets of 10. And that’s it! To help you get stronger this summer, we’ve got a brilliant deal on Women’s Running magazine. If you go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad [https://shop.womensrunning.co.uk/become-a-member/print-plus.htm?promo=SS26WRPOD], you can pick up the next three issues for just £14.99, AND you’ll get a super strong free gift too – a bundle of three Freyja Resistance bands worth £14.95. They’re not only beautiful, but they’ll help you get results too! Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad [https://shop.womensrunning.co.uk/become-a-member/print-plus.htm?promo=SS26WRPOD] to find out more. And to access all our simple workout videos, search for Women’s Running youtube, and follow along with us. Links Get an exclusive saving on our magazine subcription with womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad [http://womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad]  * Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/?via=esther] – we’ve been using it for ages and LOVE IT * Do join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/womensrunning] so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning * Email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk [wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk] with any questions ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 308. Jo Pavey & the Commonwealth Games

Welcome to episode 308 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. In this episode, one of us has been making big life choices, while the other one has been questioning her life choices. Namely, an ultra that I have to run in 30-degree heat. I say 24 – it’s crept up a bit! Ugh. I’ve got a touch of ultra maranoia, do please help me with my worries! Can I wear headphones? Should I talk to fellow runners? What sort of water bottles do I need? I also have an update from Spine Man, before we launch into a conversation with the ever-wonderful Jo Pavey! We have an Olympian in the house! JO PAVEY As we’re approaching the start of the Commonwealth Games, we thought this was an excellent time to chat to Jo, and find out more about her memories of her Games. We also talk to her about England Athletics, of which she is an ambassador – to find out more about membership of EA for solo runners. Something we can all do now, without joining a club, if we don’t want to. We come back afterwards to address some emails we have had in as a result of our chat about coils and HRT. If you’re fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women’s Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you’ll make a hefty saving as per usual AND you’ll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you get hench this summer. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to treat yourself this July. That’s womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad. LINKS Get free resistance bands with Women’s Running womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad [http://womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad]  Find out more about Crunch and Kate Percy [https://katepercy.com/] Pick up a copy of Enerjoy [https://katepercy.com/shop/] (with a 15% Women’s Running discount with the code WRPOD15) Sign up to a place on the SheRaces race [https://race-nation.co.uk/register/sheraces/sheraces-trail-series] on 5th July – lots of distances and options available, including walking! * Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/?via=esther] – we’ve been using it for ages and LOVE IT * Do join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/womensrunning] so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunning * Email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk [wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk] with any questions or running stories   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.