Paula's Run Club

What goes on in your mind when a marathon gets tough? And how can you train your brain to help you perform at your best?

On this episode of Paula’s Run Club, Paula Radcliffe and Christopher “Thommo” Thompson are joined by Katie Mobed, one of the UK's leading performance psychologists, who has worked with athletes across four Olympic teams, from London 2012 to Paris 2024.

Katie explains how our brains respond to pressure, introducing the concepts of the “red brain”, “blue brain” and the “computer” – the store of past experiences, habits and beliefs that can shape how we react when things get difficult.Together, they explore mental strategies for tackling the tough miles, managing pre-race nerves, dealing with setbacks and building resilience. They also discuss the importance of recovery and sleep, managing everyday stress and why having an identity beyond running can make you a better athlete.

Whether you're preparing for your first marathon, chasing a personal best or simply looking to enjoy your running more, this episode is packed with practical advice and fascinating insights.

Katie's parting reminder? You often have more in you than your mind is telling you.

ALSO, our partner Wild Nutrition is offering Paula’s Run Club listeners 50% off for 3 months, plus a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist. Not convinced? They’ll give you your money back. Get started at https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula. T&Cs apply.

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From heat adaptation to marathon recovery, Paula Radcliffe and Christopher “Thommo” Thompson are back for another episode of the Wahoo KICKR RUN Weekly Shakeout! 🏃‍♀️🎧

This week, they tackle your questions on preparing to race in the heat, bouncing back after a marathon, dealing with recurring calf pain and how to handle the disappointment of a race that didn’t go to plan in Chicago.

They also look back at the dramatic, rolling finish of the New York City Marathon and celebrate some fantastic achievements from the running community on the Wahoo KICKR RUN Honours Board.

Whether you're chasing a PB, recovering from race day or working through a running setback, there's plenty of advice, encouragement and inspiration to take away.

They also put the Wahoo KICKR RUN treadmill under the spotlight, discussing its course simulation and how it can help runners train more naturally at home. You can get a free Headwind Smart Fan that connects to the treadmill via Bluetooth when you buy a KICKR Run. Use the code PAULASRUNCLUB at https://www.wahoofitness.com

📩 Got a question, a running story or someone to nominate for the Honours Board? Get in touch with Paula’s Run Club and you could feature in a future episode!

Tune in for practical marathon advice, inspiring running stories and plenty of laughs with Paula and Thommo.

PLUS: The code for immufix.com is PAULA40 for 40% off your first 3 months

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How did the New York City Marathon become one of the greatest races on earth? Mary Wittenberg, former CEO of New York Road Runners, was there for it. 🎧

Just after the 50th TCS New York City Marathon, Paula and Thommo are joined by Mary for a trip through five decades of the race. She takes us from the creation of the World Marathon Majors to the moments that brought the running community together after 9/11, and revisits Paula’s emotional comeback at the 2004 race.

In this episode:

The growth of American distance running

What makes New York such a unique and tough course

Our picks for the men’s and women’s titles, recorded before race day. Did we get it right?

Whether you’re chasing a PB, recovering from injury or trying to fall back in love with running, there’s something here for you.

🏃‍♀️Our partner Wild Nutrition is offering Paula’s Run Club listeners 50% off for 3 months, plus a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist. Not convinced? They’ll give you your money back. Get started at https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula. T&Cs apply.

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Paula and Thommo pay tribute to Former European Champion and two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean who has died at the age of 34 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer in May 2025.

Plus all the news from the New York Marathon where Andreas Almgren of Sweden took the Mens Race and Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui claimed her second New York victory in women’s race.

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How do you get through the dreaded miles 20–22 of a marathon without hitting the wall? 🏃‍♀️💥 Paula Radcliffe and Christopher “Thommo” Thompson are back for another episode of the Wahoo KICKR RUN Weekly Shakeout, answering your questions, celebrating your achievements and sharing the stories that make the running community so special.

This week, Paula and Thommo share their advice for tackling marathon’s toughest miles, from mental strategies and visualisation to fuelling, pacing and staying calm when fatigue kicks in.

Plus, they hear from runners taking on an incredible 1,500-mile relay challenge to raise money for Samaritans and support mental health and suicide prevention.

They also put the Wahoo KICKR RUN treadmill under the spotlight, discussing its innovative RunFree mode, course simulation and how it can help runners train more naturally at home. You can get a free Headwind Smart Fan that connects to the treadmill via Bluetooth when you buy a KICKR Run. Use the code PAULASRUNCLUB at https://www.wahoofitness.com

And of course, it’s time to celebrate some fantastic achievements on the Wahoo KICKR RUN Honours Board. Hear the inspiring stories of runners who have overcome injury and setbacks to complete marathons, smash personal bests and discover just how much they’re capable of.

📩 Got a question, a running story or someone to nominate for the Honours Board? Get in touch with Paula’s Run Club and you could feature in a future episode!

Tune in for practical marathon advice, inspiring running stories and plenty of laughs with Paula and Thommo.

PLUS: The code for immufix.com is PAULA40 for 40% off your first 3 months

EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠paulasrunclub@momentumbroadcast.co.uk ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

WHATSAPP: +447564747914

INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub
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