Paula's Run Club

On this episode of the Shakeout we've got some great racing and training advice. Paula's asked how she managed to combine daily family life with running two marathons. And both Thommo and Paula give some heartfelt words for anyone dealing with a long-term injury and the feeling that you'll never be able to run again. Cat wants tips for running the 'Liverpool Cross' - the British Athletics Cross Challenge in Sefton Park and Paula and Thommo have some easy to follow tips! Paula and Thommo are asked what they tell themselves during a race when they're struggling...and it's something we can all learn from. A senior runner asks how to deal with being sick after every marathon he runs and can he do anything to stop it and there's advice for running on and recovering from a sprained ankle. Thanks to our sponsor HIGH 5 for Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout. High 5 are sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. Don't forget our special offer - details below. Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running marathons, half marathons, 10k, 5k or just a job. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how best to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https:\\highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% with the code PAULA25 You can get in touch with us by email, whatsapp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk Whatsapp: +447564747914 Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When grief struck three times in less than two years, Lisa Jackson turned to the one thing that had always helped her through life’s hardest moments: running. And today she shares her journey, her laughter and tears with Paula and Thommo. Lisa is full of energy and wisdom as she shares how she dealt with the devastating death of her husband from cancer. She shares the lessons she's learnt and how running has got her back on track. Lisa has completed over 100 marathons in her familiar flamingo cap and is now finding events all over the world as she seeks new purpose. Her new book Still Running After All These Tears: A Runner's Journey Through Grief is published on 8th January 2026 and available for pre-order. We've got the Honours Board with some very special mentions and our sponsor for it is HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. They want to give you goodies so please get in touch with your nominations. 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: ⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk⁠ TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're answering your questions on the weekly Shakeout. Amongst them this week - how to shave 15 minutes from a debut marathon time. Tips to help with pains and stitch in young runners. Some unique runs for you to try(or just marvel at!), dealing with a long-term injury both mentally and physically, with advice on body image and under-fuelling. Thanks to our sponsor HIGH 5 for Paula's Run Club: The Shakeout. High 5 are sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. Don't forget our special offer - details below. Remember to comment, get in touch with the club to ask any questions on tips for running marathons, half marathons, 10k, 5k or just a job. We can help with nutrition, recovery and how best to put one foot in front of the other! Head to https:\\highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% with the code PAULA25 You can get in touch with us by email, whatsapp or comment EMAIL: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk Whatsapp: +447564747914 Instagram: @paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we welcome back expert guest Wendy Rogers of HIGH5 who's got all the answers when it comes to fuelling in training and on race day. What should you drink and when should you drink it for the best performance and the quickest recovery? We talk protein, caffeine and carbs and when you should be taking them. Also former winner, Paula, talks about returning to the New York marathon and it was great to see so many podcast listeners on the shakeout run. If you want to listen to Wendy's podcast on hydration and gels you can find it here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hydrating-with-high5/id1786774007?i=1000729046345 We've got the Honours Board with some very special mentions and our sponsor for it is HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. They want to give you goodies so please get in touch with your nominations. 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: paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Show less Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Shakeout we're giving out advice on raceday nutrition, running and exercise in the final stages of pregnancy and give our thoughts on how to progress a talented teenager. 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!  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 T EXT: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're talking about running and Women's health with expert and gynecologist Dr Nicola Tempest. She'll be dispelling myths about running during periods and talking about what's 'normal'. We asked lots of questions including tips for young girls starting menstruation, changes to their bodies and what it means to have a 'regular' cycle. Lots of advice about supplements, running in pregnancy and will a period stop you getting a PB?!  We've got the Honours Board and our sponsor for it is HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. They want to give you goodies so please get in touch with your nominations. Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 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 TEXT: +447564747914  I NSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Shakeout we give tips on building up your long run, trying to get sub-4 hour marathon times, specific female fuelling advice, training in hot conditions for a run in colder weather and famous people from Cheshire! 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!  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 T EXT: +447564747914   INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we’re joined by javelin legend and Paula’s BBC TV Co-commentator Steve Backley. A medalist at World, Olympics, Commonwealth and European Championships, Steve comes from a family of runners and despite describing himself as a ‘failed runner’ he loves running and is a Park Run regular.  He’s got loads of amazing stories from meeting Steve Ovett as a kid, taking on Matt Pinsent and Steve Redgrave at Golf, getting stung by a jellyfish while out running and how a run on a deserted beach led to an amazing - but very random -  family reunion.  Plus we've got news of a Special Shakeout in New York and our first listener Guinness World Record.  We've got the Honours Board and our sponsor for it is HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. They want to give you goodies so please get in touch with your nominations. Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 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 TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paula and Thommo host a very special episode of The Shakeout this week from the HIGH5 headquarters in Brighton as just down the South coast Portsmouth prepares for the Great South Run. The team answer questions from the specially-invited audience covering everything from their childhood inspirations to their coping mechanisms for when they hit the dreaded Wall. You'll hear about Thommo's accident which should have ruled him out of the Olympics until he received some sage advice from his coach and find out how Paula and her husband nearly caused an international incident when a training run went slightly off-map! Plus there's the obvious dad jokes from Thommo as ever. 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! 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 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's title sounds like a horror film but don't worry, it's not a spooky Halloween themed episode! Instead, Paula and Thommo have a fantastic chat with the inspirational Laura Muir - 1500m Legend - Olympic Silver medallist, World bronze medallist and the joint record holder for holding the most gold medals at European indoor Championships! Laura talks about dealing with nerves and her tricks for entering the dark places of running pain! Plus, can she see herself ever fancying running a marathon? We talk about how there must be something in the Scottish water with all their athletics success, whether Femke Bol will succeed as she changes distances and running marathons with your dog! She is a qualified vet you know.... We've got the Honours Board and our sponsor for it is HIGH5 – the sports nutrition specialists helping people get the most out of their training and races. They want to give you goodies so please get in touch with your nominations. Don't forget to head to https://highfive.co.uk to use your exclusive Run Club discount of 25% off with this code: PAULA25 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 TEXT: +447564747914  INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices