

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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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!
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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!
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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!
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Sep 11, 2025 • 35min
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout, Episode 6.
Episode 6 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ where we answer your running questions.
This week we discuss perimenopause, Good Samaritan runners, what to do if things go wrong in a race, tips to balance family life & running plus Paula's favourite ice cream flavour!
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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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
Great North Run Special Part 1
We have THREE special guests for you this week as Paula and Thommo catch up with Great North Run Founding members Brendan Foster and John Caine plus North East Mayor Kim McGuiness tells us about why it's so special running here.
Listen for so many great stories from behind the scenes at the run and it's origins. We based ourselves up there 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!
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Sep 4, 2025 • 31min
Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout, Episode 5.
Episode 5 of the weekly ‘Shakeout’ when we answer your running questions.
This week we discuss running trainers, doubling up with Marathons, stride lengths, training on holiday and Thommo’s dodgy toe!
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!
And keep an eye on socials for news of a real life Shakeout in Gateshead.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 12min
Living with Legends
Eilish McColgan, one of Britain’s most decorated middle and long-distance runners joins Paula Radcliffe & Chris Thompson to talk Great North Run, training at altitude, growing up with Athletics icons like Grete Waitz and the McColgan family name as her 'Normal' (thanks to mum Liz)!
Plus, how Eilish came back from injury with alternative training, sharing special career moments with her family and being carried to the most amazing Commonwealth Games victory by the crowd.It’s not long to go to the GNR so who else is excited? 🙋 Thommo definitely is with his busy schedule!
Paula gives advice on how to run the terrain of the GNR, Thommo tells us about not quite being King of the Hill and of course, the Honours board.Also, will YOU join Paula & Thommo for a real life Shakeout run in Gateshead?!
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
EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk
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Aug 28, 2025 • 32min
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout, Episode 4.
Episode 4 of our weekly ’Shakeout’ when we answer your running questions.
This week we take a look at cross-training, speed sessions, the hills of The Boston Marathon and what to do if you need the loo while running a Marathon.
We LOVE hearing from you so comment below, 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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Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 10min
Sir Mo Farah Special
This week we have a VERY special guest - 4 time Olympic Champion, 6 World Titles and one of the greatest Athletes of all time - Sir Mo Farah. He discusses his love of running, how he prepared for big races, nutrition, hydration, his move from track to the Marathon, running with his kids and his Javelin PB! Plus Thommo has a load of stories from when they trained and competed together - including the time Mo threw up on him!
We LOVE hearing from you so comment below, 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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Aug 21, 2025 • 35min
Paula's Run Club:The Shakeout, Episode 3
Episode 3 of our weekly Shakeout answering your running questions with great advice from Paula Radcliffe, former world champion and three times winner of the London and New York marathons. And Christopher 'Thommo' Thompson, two times Olympian.
On this episode - How to run Downhill, What age can you do a Marathon, Training at altitude and Thommo has a problem with his bin!
We LOVE hearing from you so comment below, 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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