

Paula's Run Club
Momentum Broadcast
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. 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 Steve Cram will also be joined by some of the stars from sport and entertainment who will tell you why they run and what motives them whether it be for fun, health or mental wellbeing.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 30min
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 10 - sponsored by HIGH5
On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we hear from listeners about cadence rates, gym sessions, cold hands, training while pregnant and finding a career in running.
Thanks again to our new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races, don’t forget to check out our AMAZING offer below.
Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!
Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25
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Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 7min
Tokyo's Silver Lining. Jake Wightman on his World Championship Comeback.
What a guest we have this week as Jake Wightman joins Paula and Thommo.
After coming back from years of injury heartache to take a triumphant 1500m silver at the World Championships in Tokyo, Jake is on top form with Paula & Thommo. Jake is incredibly open about his career so far, from injury turmoil to his split with his Dad as his coach after more than 15 years together. Then there's him proposing to his girlfriend when she agreed to move with him to Manchester. She's a keeper! Jake's chat is funny, honest and incredibly insightful. We hope you'll enjoy it too.
We're excited to announce that we have a new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club Honours Board: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races.
Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25
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Oct 2, 2025 • 26min
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout Episode 9 - sponsored by HIGH5
We're excited to announce that we have a new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races.
This is a great fit for us as we LOVE helping you with your questions and this week we assist with concerns about arthritis, illness ruining race prep, IT band pain, juggling family life with marathon training AND one amazing listener is doing 50 marathons in their 50th year!
Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog.
We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!
Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25
Email, WhatsApp or comment
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
TEXT: +447564747914
INSTAGRAM: @paulasrunclub
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Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 1min
Hydrating with HIGH5
Paula is back from Tokyo for a wonderful reunion with Thommo and a very special announcement!
We have a new sponsor for Paula’s Run Club The Shakeout: HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races.
To celebrate this collaboration, this week's interview is with HIGH5's Research & Development Expert, Wendy Rogers, who gives us the low down on the best way to keep HYDRATED.
Also, we talk about hormonal shifts in both MEN and WOMEN, the best way for your body to absorb VITAMINS and why your broccoli might not be up to scratch!
PLUS The honours Board is back celebrating our fantastic listener achievements.
We LOVE hearing from you so comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!
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Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub
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Sep 25, 2025 • 24min
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout, Episode 8
Episode 8 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ where we answer your running questions.
This week Paula and Thommo answer questions about dealing with an injury during your Prep, the unique challenges of the New York Marathon, broken toes and when is it right to tackle your first marathon.
We LOVE hearing from you so comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!
Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub
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Sep 23, 2025 • 38min
Bonus Pod 2 from Tokyo
We couldn't let Paula Radcliffe go to Tokyo without sending you all some bonus material so here's Part 2!
Paula and Thommo reflect on an incredible Athletics World Championships and pick their highlights.. although it seems that is a tough one to narrow down!
Plus, who did Paula and Steve Cram really think would win the 800m?!
We LOVE hearing from you so comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog.
We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!
Email, whatsapp or comment
Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
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Sep 22, 2025 • 60min
Meeting Your Hero.
A very special guest on this week’s show as Paula gets to sit down and talk to one her running heroes - Joan Benoit Samuelson.
A real trailblazer for women’s running, she won the first ever Olympic women’s marathon in Los Angeles in 1984 just 17 days after having knee surgery!
A true running legend she also founded the ‘Beach to Beacon 10k’ and triumphed in the Boston and Chicago marathons.
Plus train trouble and the strange tale of Wonder Woman the pacemaker.
We LOVE hearing from you so comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog.
We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!
Email, whatsapp or comment
Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
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Sep 18, 2025 • 36min
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout, Episode 7.
Episode 7 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ where we answer your running questions.
This week Paula and Thommo answer whether it is ok to run longer distances in TRAIL shoes, more toe injury advice and being aware of balancing your hips, WHEN and HOW to attempt your FIRST marathon and should age restrict you?
We also answer questions from listeners with Osteoarthritis and Plantar fasciitis, how FAST should you run your training competitions and how FAR should you run to start marathon training for next year.
We LOVE hearing from you so comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!
Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub
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Sep 16, 2025 • 41min
Bonus Pod 1 from Tokyo
We couldn't let Paula Radcliffe go to Tokyo without sending you all some bonus material and she has REALLY delivered.
Our special guest is Julia Paternain, the surprise bronze medal winner of the Women's Marathon at the World Championships. Julia talks to Paula from inside the Olympic stadium to give you a peek behind the scenes!
Plus, listen to Paula and Thommo's reflections on the men's marathon and the epic long-distance races of the past couple of days.
We LOVE hearing from you so comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!
Email, whatsapp or comment
Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub
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Sep 15, 2025 • 55min
Great North Run Special Part 2
In the second part of our Great North Run Specials, Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson speak to Belgian Olympic medallist Bashir Abdi who just ran in his FIFTH GNR!
Bashir talks about his rocky journey since Paris after suffering a serious injury, missing the joy of running, what he loves about the Great North Run, his Olympic travel HICCUP and how to deal with race day stress.
PLUS Bashir gives us his predictions for the Athletics World Championship Marathons in Tokyo and will his son beat his own records?!
Paula and Thommo also reflect on their personal Great North experiences and why it’s one of their favourite races.
We based ourselves up in Gateshead for this one so make sure to WATCH on YouTube to see our amazing view from Brendan's office!
We LOVE hearing from you so comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running, marathons, half marathons, 5k, 10k, or just a jog. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how to put one foot in front of the other!
Email, whatsapp or comment
Plus – get your exclusive offer!🛡️ Protect your privacy online with NordVPN and get 4 extra months FREE! 👉 Grab the deal now: https://nordvpn.com/paulasrunclub
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
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