
About this episode
World record-breaking runner, Paula Radcliffe and double Olympian, Chris Thompson guide you through week three of your marathon training, with expert Dr. Georgie Bruinvels. They share the best strategies for recovery, nutrition, and managing the mental and physical stresses of running. From the science behind ice baths to the link between hydration and glycogen replenishment. Plus, discover how hormones impact training, the best ways to stay healthy during winter, and the small daily habits that make a big difference.
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Timecodes:
1:40 - The importance of letting go of fear in marathon training
5:00 - Dr. Georgie Bruinvels shares top recovery tips
7:52 - Fuelling and sleep: The two pillars of marathon success
12:47 - Self-monitoring tools: Resting heart rate, hydration, and mood
19:04 - Signs of overtraining and how to adjust
22:44 - Nutrition tips to boost immunity and avoid illness
29:19 - How hormones affect training for both men and women
34:00 - Ice baths: When, why, and how they benefit recovery
40:00 - Small habits for sustained training improvements
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