Paula and Thommo are joined by BBC Athletics Commentator Steve Cram to look back at an historic London Marathon as Sebastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub two hour marathon in a competitive race. Plus in the women’s Race, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa improved her own world record for a women-only field. We also get an update on all the runners we’ve been following over our 16 week build up to London and celebrate everyone who made it to the finish line.

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With ONE DAY left to go until the London Marathon 2026, Paula & Thommo took to the stage at London's Apple Brompton Road 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!

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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.

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

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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??

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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.

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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

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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 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.

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It's "Marathon Week"!

To get you inspired we're SO excited to speak to one of Team GB's Greatest Olympians, cyclist Dame Laura Kenny ahead of her London marathon debut

Her 5 Gold and 1 Silver medals are an all-time record for a female British Olympian.

Laura discusses her shift from cycling to running, noting her struggles with shin splints and the challenge of balancing training with childcare. She also discusses fuelling and how it's so different to fuel while running compared to having a bottle with you all the time on a bike!

She is running the London Marathon for the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust.

Plus Paula and Thommo outline their schedule for London Marathon week, including live events at the ExCel expo on Friday and an Apple Store event on Saturday.

They'll have practical tips for you if you're prepping for next Sunday's big race too, and we'll get a final update from Harry Judd as he gets ready for London.

PLUS we’ve got some amazing offers for our Run Club community: We're delighted to work with our new sponsor, HYCO - Your Hydration, covered.

Full-spectrum electrolytes + essential vitamins Zero sugar. No caffeine.

10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER

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A REMINDER we’ve got still got that great offer for Run Club listeners - Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.

Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started.

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 ⁠https://wahoofitness.com⁠

We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honours 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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As we enter ‘Marathon Week’ we have an extra bonus pod for you featuring F1 Performance Coach Sam Village and his partner Katie Sloane.

Sam gives us the lowdown on how he manages to train for London during the busy F1 schedule which takes him around the world, how F1 drivers keep fit and hydrated and how to deal with the heat. Katie is also an experienced runner and shares tips on returning to running post pregnancy and how to train with a young baby. But perhaps most importantly who will triumph in London and claim the family record!?

We’ve also got loads of last minute tips as we build up to the big day on Sunday.

PLUS we’ve got some amazing offers for our Run Club community:

We're delighted to work with our new sponsor, 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 

A REMINDER we’ve got still got that great offer for Run Club listeners - Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started.

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

THIS WEEK Paula and Thommo give advice about the start of the London Marathon and how to manage it effectively, there are tips for prevention of antagonising old injuries, how to prepare and race two marathons within a short time of each other, helping the body to deal with changes in body/muscle composition after a lack of running AND how to deal with Post marathon blues.

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

We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board and don't forget you can also WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.

EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

⁠⁠⁠WHATSAPP: +447564747914

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We're excited to speak to Olympian Patrick Dever on the day that he received the news about his upgrade from fourth to the podium at the New York Marathon.. 

Intrigued as to how he found out? So were we...Patrick tells us all about his debut to the marathon distance and what inspired him to do it now as he prepares for the London Marathon. We also ask whether it means he's done with the Track or not.

We talk all things rivalry and inspiration with other athletes, notably Emile Cairess and do elite athletes share their training plans??

Patrick also has some help for our audience as we chat whether to focus on time or distance, how he tapers and fuelling - both during the race and what to have for breakfast!

PLUS we’ve got some amazing offers for our Run Club community:

We're delighted to work with our new sponsor, 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

A REMINDER we’ve got still got that great offer for Run Club listeners - Wild Nutrition are giving Paula’s Run Club listeners an exclusive 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist.

Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wildnutrition.com/paula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started.

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

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It's Shakeout time and Paula and Thommo answer more of your questions ...

THIS WEEK Preparing for taper and adjusting it for injury, training for long runs in your 60's, running on the beach, training whilst on holiday, last-minute worries, training as a mum of two young ones, how to stop glasses steaming up and achieving a competitive marathon pace.

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

We'd love to hear from you with your questions, comments and nominations for the Honour's Board and don't forget you can also

WATCH and comment on the episode on YouTube.

EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

WHATSAPP: +447564747914

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