Join us, Russel & Rachel, A Couple of Runners from Manchester, UK, as we dive into the world of running. Our podcast is a mix of personal experiences, insightful tips, and stories from our own running journeys. Alongside discussing training strategies and race experiences, we delve into the mental aspects of running, with Rachel bringing her unique perspective as a Clinical Psychologist. From overcoming mental barriers to celebrating every milestone, we explore the psychological as well as the physical facets of running. Stay engaged with us and our running community by following our adventures on Instagram @therunningmanc and @rach_running2
After Russel suffered with cramping in a marathon yet again he went down a bit of a rabbit hole. Join us to hear what he discovered, and why 'doing strength training' and 'topping up electrolytes' aren't necessarily the magic pill to stop cramps happening.
6 May 2024
Episode Nine - Race Mindset Pt. II (Race Management)
Next up in the "Mindset" mini-series is race management. We talk through the different strategies that we find useful for keeping in control during a race. This includes visualisation, chunking, and mantras amongst others. Remember to subscribe/follow and hit the 5* rating button if you're enjoying our content.
25 Apr 2024
Episode Eight - Russel's London Marathon
In this bonus episode Russel gives his assessment of his London Marathon performance. He set out with high expectations of a sub 2:40 time, but literally limped over the line in 2:54. Here he breaks down what went wrong and what he'll do differently next time. Well done to everyone who did run on Sunday!
19 Apr 2024
Episode Seven - Race Mindset Pt. 1 (Prep)
The first of three parts, we chat about how we prepare mentally for our races. This episode ranges from goal setting to visualisation to overcoming that little voice of doubt. Hopefully there's some nuggets in there for you to apply to your own races. Don't forget to follow/subscribe and give us a 5* rating too! Part 2: In-race mentality coming soon.
29 Jan 2024
Episode Six - Running Room 101
In this episode we cover all the things that bug us about running. From errant animals (and people) during training, to things that go wrong on race day. Have a listen and let us know if there's anything we've missed.
20 Dec 2023
Episode Five - Valencia Marathon
Join us for a summary of our experiences at the Valencia Marathon 2023. We cover travel tips, traversing the city, what to expect on race day, and our own race reports.
1 Dec 2023
Episode Four - Parkrun Fanclub
This episode is dedicated to Parkrun as we talk about one of our favourite weekly activities. We cover all things Parkrun, including our first experiences, Parkrun challenges, and reasons why you should include Parkrun as part of your weekly routine. There's also a bonus quiz on....you guessed it!
23 Nov 2023
Episode Three - Race Preparation
We discuss different things such as mental strategies, logistical challenges, tapering, and kit to consider ahead of your upcoming race. We also give tips on how to best research the course itself.
20 Nov 2023
Episode Two - Embracing Winter Training
We discuss how we adapt our running training in the British winter and different techniques to stay motivated.
19 Nov 2023
Episode One - The Start Line
Meet Russel and Rachel, a real-life couple and the hosts of A Couple of Runners podcast. In this first episode they introduce themselves, talk about their running journey and discuss their goals in the running world. Rachel also explains how she applies her qualifications as a Clinical Psychologist to assist her in pursuing her goals.
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