The Running Rules Podcast
oleh Alan Ladd
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The Running Rules Podcast helps you, the middle of the pack runners transform your training, nail your nutrition and master your mindset so you can run 5ks to ultramarathons faster, stronger and more confidently.
The podcast is hosted by me, Alan Ladd, a running coach, nutritionist and 2:44 marathoner from Northern Ireland. I take a holistic approach focusing on training, nutrition, mindset and lifestyle using the experiences of both my coaching clients and me as well as science backed recommendations.
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- #195: 5 ways to make the most out of your harder training sessions and the factors that can hold us back · 54 mnt · Episode 195Today's episode is all about reducing the gap between training and race day performance. Whilst we can't possibly be at our best every time we run, there are a number of things…
- #194: Tokyo confirmed! Finishing the six star journey at the World Age Group Championships and looking back at my World Major Marathons · 1 jam 7 mnt · Episode 194This week's episode is a look back through my six star world major marathon journey so far and looking ahead to competing in Tokyo at the world age group championships. I talk…
- #193: The Sporty Dietitian Catherine Culbert on returning to running postpartum and nutrition for endurance runners · 58 mnt · Episode 193Today's guest expert is 'The Sport Dietitian' Catherine Culbert who is a dietitian, yoga teacher, runner and mum. She is the co-host of the ‘Fuel her Fire’ podcast and has also…
- #192: Competing at the Masters XC trials, bicarb and nomio, client successes and being a part of the Groomsport 10k · 58 mntToday's episode is a recap of the NI Masters XC trials whilst also looking at the work clients are putting in and being a part of the Groomsport 10k. Whilst the trial was not my…
- #191: Masters 5k champion and strength and running coach Stephen Wylie on the importance of strength and massage for all runners! · 1 jam 12 mnt · Episode 191My guest on the show this week is Stephen Wylie, founder of Peak Performance in Belfast where he works with 100s of runners, of all levels, across Sports Therapy, Strength and…
- #190: The Belfast Half Marathon full recap - a mile by mile account of staying patient, using the crowds and some unexpected challenges! · 1 jam 14 mnt · Episode 190Today's episode is a personal recap of the Belfast half marathon which took place at the weekend. The weather brought out the crowds to one of the biggest races in the Northern…
- #189: Half marathon race preparation - how to break down a race, judge conditions and pacing and handle logistics of a big race · 60 mnt · Episode 189This week I delivered an online webinar all about preparing for half marathon race weekend. This episode is the recording of that session. As I am also preparing for the half…
- #188: The gel review show! Testing out different options for fuelling your long runs and races and what to look out for · 53 mnt · Episode 188Sometimes finding a gel that you like and works for you can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. There are a lot of options out there and we don't all have the same…
- #187: 5 mindset hacks for when it gets tough - what I think about during a hard session or race · 50 mntThis week I am focusing on the mental side of running because it's something that is so important to be able to get the most out of our fitness. In this episode I break down a…
- #186: Pacing 90 at the Antrim Coast half marathon and how it is still more nerve wracking than my own races! · 1 jam 11 mnt · Episode 186On this week's episode I reflect on how 10 years ago I ran my first sub 90 half marathon on nearly the same course with the help of pacers. On Sunday, I got the chance for role…
- #185: Running 5k at the European Championships and the challenges of training on holiday · 58 mnt · Episode 185This week's episode is a recap of the Unity 5k in Birmingham, a mass participation event on the European Championships marathon course. I also look back at the challenges of…
- #184: Q&A Episode covering gels, strides, heart rate, carbon shoes and being hydrated without needing the toilet! · 59 mnt · Episode 184Today's episode is a Q&A with questions sent in by you! Thank you for doing this and please keep sending these in as the episode was a lot of fun with something for everyone. I…
- #183: 12km every day for a whole year for male suicide awareness with men and boys champion Lewis Hackney · 1 jam 13 mnt · Episode 183Today's amazing guest is Lewis Hackney who has just finished a year long challenge to run 12km a day, every single day, a total of 4392km raising awareness of male suicide and…
- #182: 7 things I struggle with as a runner and how I try to overcome them · 50 mnt · Episode 182Today is a more personal deep dive into some of the things I still struggle with in my own running. These differ from my early struggles where I lacked a lot of knowledge around…
- #181: Portaferry 10 mile race recap, pacing by effort and having gratitude for running · 55 mnt · Episode 181Today's episode is a recap of the Portaferry 10 mile race which I took part in for the very first time having had it on my list of races to do for a very long time. The race did…
- #180: London marathon ballot results thoughts, how to deal with the heat and the pros and cons of moving to an insulin pump · 54 mnt · Episode 180In episode 180 I'm discussing a trio (or treble for you darts fans...) of topics that are on my mind this week. Firstly I discuss the two day London marathon weekend next year…
- #179: 5 ways to get the most out of your harder workouts! · 56 mntIn today's episode I talk about how to make the most of your harder sessions - intervals, tempos and hills - by controlling factors like fuelling, conditions and your warm up…
- #178: Racing outside the comfort zone - the NI Masters 3000m recap, bicarb and watch setup! · 1 jam 1 mnt · Episode 178In today's episode I recap the NI Masters championships 3000m race which I joked is 39k too short for me. However, it allowed me to be challenged in a different way that I will…
- #177: The marathon pre plan checklist - how to start planning for a perfect autumn race! · 59 mnt · Episode 177Today's episode is all about laying the foundations of a good marathon training block by thinking about and planning some of the things that we might leave too late. Whilst it's…
- #176: Overcoming race nerves, setting process goals and finding flow activities - what other hobbies can teach us · 55 mnt · Episode 176This week I've been reflecting on how nerves show up on race day and how similar situations in other walks of life may be similar or not. Whilst a few nerves are good as they…







