I Can Run A Marathon

Paula Radcliffe Told Me THIS The Week Before My First Marathon

The final episode before London Marathon 2026 is here... and Emma B has pulled out the big guns! Joining her for this episode is running royalty Paula Radcliffe, three-time London Marathon champion, former world record holder (2:15:25, held for an 16 incredible years), and one of the greatest British distance runners in history. Whether you're pacing with maranoia, buzzing with excitement, or quietly terrified, this episode is your ultimate pre-race survival guide. Paula shares why your body will feel heavy and sluggish right before the big day, her golden advice for pacing in the heat, the smart trick of walking through early water stations, and the emotion she promises will hit you at the finish line. Plus, the top 5 tips from the entire series from Helen Thorne's kit checklist to Hugh Brasher's "don't go out too fast" warning. Emma is also joined by TalkSPORT's Andy Goldstein and Weekend Sports Breakfast's Shebhan Aherne - who share their own fuelling strategies! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Final Week Before a Marathon… Here’s What It Really Feels Like | Angellica Bell

We’re one week away from the London Marathon, so Emma calls upon her friend and biggest cheerleader, Angellica Bell for a reassuring chat ahead of race day! Angellica, who you'll know from The One Show, winning Celebrity MasterChef and CBBC, ran the London Marathon in 2002 as well as the Great North Run seven times! Emma and Angellica cover everything from the party atmosphere of race day and the truth about hitting the wall, to running with Basil Brush and being overtaken by Mr. Tickle at mile 25! This one will leave you feeling inspired and ready to go! Boom Boom. Every week, we want to hear how your marathon journey is going... the wins or the wobbles, or good luck messages. Just WhatsApp us on +44 333 00 333 00 This episode is sponsored by the British Heart Foundation. Find out more: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/events ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What To Eat Before the London Marathon | 2 Weeks Out

We're just two weeks away from the London Marathon 2026 and things are suddenly getting very real! In this episode, Emma B is joined by Tracy Parker, a Dietician from the British Heart Foundation and first-time marathon runner Lucie Bond for a reassuring chat about one of the biggest race day stress points... nutrition. Tracy shares her advice on glycogen, hydration, electrolytes, cramp, breakfast timing, fuelling early, recovery, why sticking to what your body already knows is one of the smartest things you can do, and what happens when your long run has been powered by mini eggs and jelly babies! Alongside Tracy's expert tips, Lucie tells us how she is running for the British Heart Foundation after her son Archie was born with congenital heart disease. It’s a moving reminder of the reasons so many people take on this huge challenge in the first place. Every week, we want to hear how your marathon journey is going… the wins or the wobbles, or good luck messages. Just WhatsApp us on +44 333 00 333 00. This episode is sponsored by the British Heart Foundation. Learn more at bhf.org.uk/events  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

This Simple Trick Got Zoe Lyons Through 100KM Races

As April arrives and the London Marathon approaches, Emma B welcomes comedian Zoe Lyons, who went from being “laughably bad” at sport… to completing ultra marathons of up to 100KM. Zoe tells us the reality of running 100KM (including what really happens to your body…), why you don’t need to “look like a runner” to become one, and the simple mental trick that keeps her going when everything says stop! Plus, take Zoe’s advice on what NOT to do after you’ve finished a race (she ended up in A&E), to discovering the power of “just getting to the next cow”! If you’ve ever thought “I could never do that”, Zoe and Emma B might just change your mind to say “I CAN!”. Every week, we want to hear how your marathon journey is going… the wins or the wobbles, or good luck messages. Just WhatsApp us on +44 333 00 333 00. This episode is sponsored by the British Heart Foundation. Learn more at bhf.org.uk/events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://bhf.org.uk/events__;!!F0Stn7g!FwBwAo4RlyqK80SPX5lXd8TXGGqU52eCsl3BgIjoS5Hi_90k1MvU_ajKYrzqTLSgGW7fi7OYPcnMTFdEUiUStRfcMB3i8zU$]  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why 85% of London Marathon Runners Say THIS Changed Their Life! | Hugh Brasher

We’re a month away from the London Marathon 2026, so who better to join Emma B this week than Race Director, Hugh Brasher!  As a first-timer, Emma B gets to ask all the questions you’re probably thinking, or searching online for. Hugh reveals the biggest mistakes first-timers make on the course, his single most important piece of race-day advice, and exactly what happens in those first moments after you cross the finish line. Plus, find out why the weather matters more than you think, what the organisers learned from the brutal 2018 heat, and the fascinating story of how Hugh's father co-founded the event with one extraordinary mission in mind. Think of this as your London Marathon cheat sheet! We 'Run It By Hugh' so you don't have to! Every week, we want to hear how your marathon journey is going… the wins or the wobbles. Just WhatsApp us on +44 333 00 333 00. This episode is sponsored by the British Heart Foundation. Learn more at bhf.org.uk/events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://bhf.org.uk/events__;!!F0Stn7g!DtEWgVbrbnoedDvm99SYQ2Gg-lF5Gg-TEh6MTkAYfHss56PWK6WjdRN9JOZeghFB6ikr1B3tfjAg7ZJQIJbwpdlwT5qO3Zg$]  Watch the full episode on the Virgin Radio YouTube Channel from 6pm on Thursday 26th March 2026. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.