The Running Rules Podcast

Alan Ladd

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The Running Rules Podcast helps you, the middle of the pack runners transform your training, nail your nutrition and master your mindset so you can run 5ks to ultramarathons faster, stronger and more confidently. The podcast is hosted by me, Alan Ladd, a running coach, nutritionist and 2:44 marathoner from Northern Ireland. I take a holistic approach focusing on training, nutrition, mindset and lifestyle using the experiences of both my coaching clients and me as well as science backed recommendations. Get your free guide to running faster marathons at www.therunningrules.com/faster-marathon

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Recent episodes

  • #196: How Ciara Mageean inspired us all and what we can learn from her lifeNov 3, 2026 · 25 min
  • #195: 5 ways to make the most out of your harder training sessions and the factors that can hold us backOct 27, 2026 · 54 min
  • #194: Tokyo confirmed! Finishing the six star journey at the World Age Group Championships and looking back at my World Major MarathonsOct 20, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
  • #193: The Sporty Dietitian Catherine Culbert on returning to running postpartum and nutrition for endurance runnersOct 13, 2026 · 58 min
  • #192: Competing at the Masters XC trials, bicarb and nomio, client successes and being a part of the Groomsport 10kOct 6, 2026 · 58 min
  • #191: Masters 5k champion and strength and running coach Stephen Wylie on the importance of strength and massage for all runners!Sep 29, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
  • #190: The Belfast Half Marathon full recap - a mile by mile account of staying patient, using the crowds and some unexpected challenges!Sep 22, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
  • #189: Half marathon race preparation - how to break down a race, judge conditions and pacing and handle logistics of a big raceSep 15, 2026 · 60 min
  • #188: The gel review show! Testing out different options for fuelling your long runs and races and what to look out forSep 8, 2026 · 53 min
  • #187: 5 mindset hacks for when it gets tough - what I think about during a hard session or raceSep 1, 2026 · 50 min

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