Hey! I’m Lucinda (they/them), and welcome to Small Gains—the inclusive strength and running podcast where we celebrate progress over perfection and chase intentional, incremental gains in our strength and running.
Here, we believe small, consistent steps lead to big transformations—in our training, lifestyle, and overall well-being.
I’m here to bring the alternative, neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities accessible fitness advice and guidance for ALL bodies.
You’ll find me sharing evidence-based tips and insights on balancing strength training and running through hybrid fitness, whilst ensuring we are fuelling right, recovering well and have a banging relationship with food and exercises. No hustle or grind culture here.
At Small Gains, we take a holistic approach to training—from gym intimidation and nutrition struggles to mindset, body image, neurodiversity, queerness and mental health.
If you’ve always felt like a bit of an outcast in fitness spaces, this will 100% be your flavour.
Find me on Instagram at @lucinda_fuzzcultureclub
On TikTok at @fuzzcultureclub
To learn more about my coaching options or get in touch with me directly, head to fuzzcultureclub.com (http://fuzzcultureclub.com).
E87 - How To Fuel Your Long Runs Properly without Bonking, Pooping or Crying
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Heading into longer runs and not sure what to eat, when, or how much?
In this episode I break down run fuelling. Why you bonk, the 90-minute rule, how many carbs to take per hour, how to train your gut so you don't end up pooping in a bush, what fuel sources we can use, what to eat before and after your runs, and what to do about carb loading.
Grab my free Small Gains Fuel & Hydration Guide at fuzzcultureclub.com/run-fuel-and-hydration-guide (http://fuzzcultureclub.com/run-fuel-and-hydration-guide)
If you’d like 50% off your first month of Club or Crüe memberships use the code ‘SMALLGAINS’ when you sign up at https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com (https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman)
Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucinda_fuzzcultureclub (https://www.instagram.com/lucinda_fuzzcultureclub)
16 Oct 2026
E86: We are so BACK (and I'm in my head torch era)
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After 244 days away, I’m back.
After losing my best friend and facing a CPTSD flare-up, I realized that taking a break from the podcast and social media content didn’t mean I had to step away from the work that gave me purpose.
If life has knocked you out of your routine, I hope this episode reminds you that finding your way back doesn’t have to happen all at once.
I talk about how coaching, training, therapy, coaching and small steps back into creating helped me through a difficult stretch.
I also catch you up on life while I was away: moving to a new city, finding an inclusive run club, supporting my dog Aubrey through surgery, and bringing my online clients together in person. (http://person.Plus)
Plus (http://person.Plus) I share what happened when I booked a fitness competition and a half marathon on back-to-back days and why I’m now training for joy instead of chasing the next event.
There’s no perfect comeback plan here, just a fresh start and a few hard-won lessons along the way.
I also introduce Crüe, my new training membership, and share that I have two one-to-one coaching spots opening up.
Join me for a yap about grief, purpose, community, and finding my rhythm again, chasing one small gain at a time.
If you'd like 50% off your first month of Crüe or Club use the code "CHASETHESMALLGAINS"
All coaching details are here: fuzzcultureclub.com (https://fuzzcultureclub.com/)
Find me on instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/lucinda_fuzzcultureclub).
13 Feb 2026
E84: What Happens When You're Over Your Newbie Gains Phase & Why It’s Okay You Won't Make Progress Every Week
What happens when you’re out of that Newbie gains phase and you stop getting PBs every week in the gym or at park run?
Once we are out of that phase, our rate of progress can slow down, but that isn’t a bad thing. A lot of people get disheartened and give up at this point, but I want to talk about why this isn’t by any means a negative, and why it’s so important to set the right expectations for the outcome of your training sessions when you’re a couple of years in with your consistency.
00:54 The Reality of Training Progress
09:57 Understanding Newbie Gains
14:40 The Non-Athlete Reality
18:46 The Importance of Good Programming
23:13 What Progress ACTUALLY Looks Like
24:29 Markers of Progress Beyond PRs
If you’d like 50% off your first month of Superhuman use the code ‘SMALLGAINS’ when you sign up at https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman (https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman)
Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucinda_fuzzcultureclub (https://www.instagram.com/lucinda_fuzzcultureclub)
PS: If you want to improve your strength and/or running in a wholesome, wonderful, inclusive online community, check out my coaching options below ⤵️
Workout Subscription App: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman (https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman)
Run & Lift Ongoing Training Program: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/fastandferocious (https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/fastandferocious)
121 Coaching: https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/workwithme (https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/workwithme)
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