Paula's Run Club

With ONE DAY left to go until the London Marathon 2026, Paula & Thommo took to the stage at London's Apple Store in front of another fantastic live audience.

We're joined by co-founder of Track Mafia, Cory Wharton- Malcolm, who’s been a prominent figure in London’s running community for a long time. In Track Mafia, he’s built something truly special known for its inclusive, energetic, and community-driven approach to running.

His book "All You Need is Rhythm & Grit" was released in 2024 and many of you will also know him as a coach on Apple Fitness+, where he brings that same spirit to runners everywhere. Running has become an important focus for Apple over the years, with tools designed to support people at every stage of their journey especially with Apple Watch and Cory really embodies that approach.

Last minute advice (DON'T DO ANYTHING NEW!) plus hints and tips on hydration and prep like get some good sleep plus all the enthusiastic support you need if you're needing that last push to the start line!

Our sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered - have got some amazing offers for our Run Club community: Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.

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Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at ⁠https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk⁠

PLUS: Wahoo - the premier Treadmill specialists have an offer. 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

We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.

Don't forget you can also comment on the episode on YouTube.
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We're back with another BONUS episode on our Road to the London Marathon 2026.

Paula and Thommo took the stage at The Running Show at ExCel to take questions from the audience, most of whom had just registered and picked up their numbers for Sunday's big race.

So, it was all about last minute prep for Sunday, what to eat and drink, how to get ready if like some you'd just jetted back in from Boston, or like one person who had taken 5 days to cycle, walk and run to the capital from County Durham(?!)

Thommo and Paula talk about their personal marathon highs, tips for what to actually think about while running and of course how the London crowd will push you along with so much support, you might actually have to slow down to make sure you don't go off too fast!

All recorded live in front of an audience, who were very lovely indeed and even laughed at Thommo's jokes.

Our sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered - have got some amazing offers for our Run Club community: Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.

10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER

20% OFF YOUR SECOND

Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at ⁠https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk⁠

PLUS: Wahoo - the premier Treadmill specialists have an offer. 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

We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.

Don't forget you can also comment on the episode on YouTube.

EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

WHATSAPP: +447564747914

INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub

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It's the FINAL weekly Shakeout before the London Marathon and Paula and Thommo answer more of your questions!

THIS WEEK does ageing have an impact how you use gels, when you should take them and how much liquid should you take on? We talk about dealing with your emotions during a race, there's advice for coming back from hip replacement surgery - here's looking at you Steve Backley! - and tips for how to fuel ahead of an evening marathon.

ALSO, should one of our listeners swap to using carbon shoes or stick with her trusty trainers??

PLUS we have The Honours Board, sponsored by HYCO - Your Hydration, covered. Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.

10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER.

20% OFF YOUR SECOND.

Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at ⁠⁠https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk⁠⁠

PLUS: Wahoo - the premier Treadmill specialists have an offer. 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

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WHATSAPP: +447564747914 INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub

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Paula and Thommo are at The Running Show at London's ExCel, where thousands of runners have been collecting their numbers and bibs ahead of Sunday's London Marathon.

We're delighted that Event Director Hugh Brasher joins us in the exhibition hall in the middle of the biggest week of his year!

Hugh discusses the huge success of the London Marathon with over 1 MILLION people applying for this year's race, and how as soon as next year we could have TWO London marathon races. Will it really happen?

He goes on to talk about his father Chris Brasher and the whole team give their hints and tips on how to avoid pain in those more sensitive areas during a marathon. What DOES the acronym TIN really mean??? Find out in another great London Marathon 2026 episode of Paula's Run Club.

Our sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered - have got some amazing offers for our Run Club community: Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.

10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER

20% OFF YOUR SECOND

Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at www.drinkhyco.co.uk⁠⁠

We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.

Don't forget you can also comment on the episode on YouTube.

EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

WHATSAPP: +447564747914

INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub
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Welcome to this bonus edition of Paula's Run Club on the final week in the run up to the London Marathon where we speak to Darjela Zdrava who is a product developer with our sponsor HYCO.

Darjela gives us some insight into HYDRATION and RUNNING, explaining why balancing sodium and electrolytes is important, staying hydrated the week before the marathon and how to do it during the race and Paula asks if the Pee Test can be trusted.. it's not crystal clear!

PLUS Paula and Thommo give their top tips for race day and just when did Paula last go to the cinema?!

Our sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered - have got some amazing offers for our Run Club community: Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.

10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER

20% OFF YOUR SECOND

Unlock exclusive subscriber savings. Use code PRC at ⁠https://www.drinkhyco.co.uk⁠

PLUS Wahoo, the Premier Treadmill specialists, have an offer for us. You can get a free Headwind Fan (worth £229.99) when you buy a KICKR Run. Use the code PAULASRUNCLUB at ⁠wahoofitness.com⁠

We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board which has now moved to The Shakeout episode on a Thursday.

Don't forget you can also comment on the episode on YouTube.

EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

WHATSAPP: +447564747914 INSTAGRAM: ‪@paulasrunclub
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