The Fuelled Runner

Nutrition can have a huge impact on your running and your life, but as a topic, it is full of mystery, false information and complexities- so what do you need to actually know?! Hopefully this episode sets that out for you!Sprint:Basics of building a mealEnergyMy 3 top tipsMarathon:Eating around a run- pre and postSnacksRace day nutritionDiet culture and eating more than othersYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can only benefit from the training you recover from. But how should you actually be recovering?! There are so many lotions and potions, hacks and wild claims floating around on the internet at the moment and in this episode I do a deep dive into the basics and nuances of recovery:Sprint:Recovery pillars- nutrition, sleep and rest are the most important to nailRecover pyramid example:https://humankinetics.me/2021/07/15/what-are-the-best-recovery-strategies-for-athletes/Things on top like foam rolling, massage, ice baths, hot and cold etc etc are bonus, you have to get the basics rightMore miles= more sleepRest days, you actually have to restScience of why muscles only recover at restAll training plans should be balancedYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can only benefit from the training you recover from. But how should you actually be recovering?! There are so many lotions and potions, hacks and wild claims floating around on the internet at the moment and in this episode I do a deep dive into the basics and nuances of recovery:Sprint:Recovery pillars- nutrition, sleep and rest are the most important to nailRecover pyramid example:https://humankinetics.me/2021/07/15/what-are-the-best-recovery-strategies-for-athletes/Things on top like foam rolling, massage, ice baths, hot and cold etc etc are bonus, you have to get the basics rightMore miles= more sleepRest days, you actually have to restScience of why muscles only recover at restAll training plans should be balancedMarathon:How much sleepWhat does a rest day actually look likeWhat happens if you don’t restWhat’s the driver in why you can’t rest?You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strength training is hugely important for runners- but where do you start, what do you need to focus on and how can you use it to help your running the most?!In this episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Coach Anna who is a fountain of strength training knowledge! You can find her on Instagram @award_ptIn this episode I’ll be chatting with Anna all about:Why runners need to strength trainThe basics of how often and what to focus onIsometrics, plyometrics and compound movementsKeeping it simpleAreas to focus on3 best movesAnna's biggest bit of adviceYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.