Episodios

  • Female Runners: 3 Training Questions You Can’t Afford to Ignore
    Mar 20 2026

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    From race day shoes to side stitches to heart rate training, we’re answering the running questions so many women have but don’t always ask.

    Nicky and Shona share practical advice to help you feel more confident in your training, your gear, and your race-day decisions.

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    31 m
  • Feeling Exhausted, Slower, and Stuck? Here’s Why
    Mar 6 2026

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    What if you’re not stuck because you’re not trying hard enough, but because your training strategy needs to change?

    In this Q&A episode, Shona and Nicky answer real questions from female runners on marathon training, strength work, menopause, injury niggles, performance plateaus, and how to keep progressing without burning out.
    From balancing running and strength to whether marathon pace belongs in long runs, this is honest, practical coaching with no fluff.

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    35 m
  • The Ultimate Female 45+ Marathon Guide
    Feb 27 2026

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    If you’re a woman 45+ training for a marathon and questioning your plan, this episode is for you.

    Why are the long runs slow?
    Why are intervals added so early?
    Where does strength training fit in?
    And how do you avoid burnout?

    We break down exactly how to structure your marathon training: Base → Build → Peak → Taper... so you arrive at race day strong, confident, and injury-free.

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    44 m
  • Why Female Runners Over 45 Feel Exhausted (It’s Not What You Think)
    Feb 20 2026

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    What if the thing holding you back right now isn’t discipline… but clarity?

    In this episode, Nicky and Shona answer 5 brilliant questions from female runners dealing with sugar cravings, fueling confusion (including the 100g carbs/hour debate), menopause performance shifts, marathon fears at 59, and that very stubborn high hamstring injury.

    You’ll walk away with practical guidance on fueling for your body, managing training load, prioritising recovery, and building strength so you can run stronger, especially through midlife and beyond.

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    39 m
  • The Fueling Mistake Female Runners Over 45 Keep Making
    Feb 13 2026

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    Elite runners are now fueling at 120–170g carbs an hour... but what does that mean for recreational marathon and ultra runners?

    In this episode, sports nutritionist Rebecca Paulser breaks down what’s real vs hype, how to fuel when mileage ramps up, what to do if you can’t stomach gels, and why practice is the difference between a strong finish and a brutal bonk.

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    42 m
  • The Protein Rule Every Female Runner Over 45 Needs
    Feb 6 2026

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    Are you training… or just addicted to training?
    In this coaching-call episode, Shona and Nicky unpack the uncomfortable truth behind running every day...when it helps your mental health… and when it quietly starts hurting it.

    Plus:
    🔥 How to return to running after chronic Achilles tendinopathy (especially in perimenopause)
    🦠 What to do when a nasty winter bug derails your London Marathon build
    🏋️‍♀️ The real balance between heavy lifting + running (without dead legs)
    🥩 And how much protein active menopausal women actually need (without the confusion.)

    If you’ve ever thought, “I should rest… but I can’t,” this one’s for you.

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    40 m
  • The Truth About Qualifying for Boston as an Over-45 Female Runner
    Jan 30 2026

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    She qualified for Boston… and still didn’t get in.
    So what changed between missing the BQ buffer in 2024 and running a confident 4:09 in 2025?

    In this She Run Strong coaching call, Gretchen Fermann breaks down the real shift: smarter pacing, year-on-year consistency, strength that actually stuck, and the “invisible” factor too many women ignore... sleep + hormones in the menopause transition.

    If you’re chasing a Boston qualifier while juggling life, work stress, and a body that’s changing… this episode will show you what it really takes to turn “almost” into “I did it.”

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    46 m
  • The SIMPLE Strategy for When Running Feels Harder After 45
    Jan 23 2026

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    Treadmills on holiday, “easy” runs that feel anything but, running with knee arthritis, and where netball or triathlon fits into your training... this Q&A is for female runners 45+ who want to train smart, protect their joints, and still have fun with sport.
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    38 m