The Fuelled Runner

The London Marathon 2026 debreif with Joe SeccombeThe highs, lows and inbetweens!We chat all about our goals going into the race, what actually happened and where we’re going from here!You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and you can find Joe on Instagram @joeseccombeHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Race day fuelling- what are we doing?!This episode is talking all about our race day fuelling strategy:The night beforeThe morning ofGetting to the race, timing your food and extra tipsReminders for during the raceWhat to do when you finishHow to cope with the days afterYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for moreHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk snacks! Marathon fuelling’s unsung hero.In this episode I talk all about:Why snacking is importantHow it supports our bodies and trainingPre run snacksGeneral snacks and how to build themIdeas for snacksPersonalisation of snacksYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc for moreHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unsure what to eat after your long run or wondering if you could be doing more?! I’ve got you!This week I’m talking about:What happens in your body after a runThe 20-minute recovery windowWhy a 3:1 carb to protein ratio is often recommendedEasy post-run snack ideas like chocolate milkWhy a full balanced meal afterwards still mattersAnd some practical tips to help you stay consistent with recovery nutrition.You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tummy troubles aren’t inevitable for runners! Gut training is one of the BIGGEST things you can do to help yourself.This week I’m talking about:Why GI distress happens in marathonsWhat gut training actually isWhat the research showsHow to train your gut for carbs during the raceHow to train your gut to tolerate pre-race mealsA practical gut training guideYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to fuel a marathon- all things gelsI promise they’re not as bad as they sound and this week I talk all about:what gels actually arewhy we even need themwhen you’re meant to start taking themhow many you actually needhow to pick the right gel for youcaffeine gelsand whether you can just use real food insteadYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and you can also watch this episode over on youtube!Happy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to fuel a marathon- carbohydrates.They’re your new best friend I promise and in this episode I explain :What a carbohydrate is and how they workSimple and Complex carbs and when to have themCarb myth bustingHow much do you need to eat and how many carbohydrates is enoughYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccYou can also watch the pod on youtube @sianseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bone stress injuries, REDs and the Athlete Health and Readiness checklist- my research!Today I talk through a deep dive into it and explain what I have spent my time doing over the last 6 months as well as talk about the future implications for this.Watch my youtube deep dive hereThis will be the last podcast until the new year but I will be back with lots of exciting things so watch this space and check out the back catalogue of episodes in the mean time!If you are looking for a training plan, you can use code SIANSECC for two weeks free on Runna.You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tapering and Carb loading- it’s all about getting you in the best possible position for race day!I’m here to reassure you that you’re going to be great, it’s totally manageable and give you my top tipsIn this episode I’m discussing:What is a taperWhy do we do itThe benefitsWhat is a carb loadWhy we carb load and how it worksHow to carb load in a manageable wayMy top tipsYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fitness trackers, running watches and wearables are hot items and it feels like most people are wearing on in some form!But what do we actually need to be thinking about, what should we be tracking and what do you need from a running watch?!This episode I talk all about:Why we careRunning watch run downWearables explained10,000 step mythHype vs realityIf you are looking for a training plan, you can use code SIANSECC for two weeks free on Runna.You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fat adaptation- something that many endurance athletes have considered and is abit of a murky topic sometimes.So this week I break it down and explain exactly how it works and why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be!The biggest study that I mention (that has also shown repeated results!!) is by Louise Burke in race walkers- being fat adapted essentially costs you more oxygen and makes performance worse! That journal is found here: • DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234027The study by Romjin et al. 1993 can be found here: • DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1993.265.3.E380Runna code: SIANSECC for two free weeksYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Training programmes- they can be a bit tricky to get right sometimes and can be really overwhelming if you’re new to them!This week, I break down what some of the key running sessions are and how you can go about building a training block that works for you!Runna code: SIANSECC for two free weeksYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The psychological side of running is something that most runners can benefit very quickly from working on. I was very lucky to be joined by Dr Jo Douglas who shared so much wonderful knowledge.Dr Jo Douglas is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and also a keen runner. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of multi-award-winning psychological therapies clinic Collective Psychology, based in Surrey, Kent and online. As a clinical psychologist, her work is focused on helping people manage the emotional, cognitive and behavioural aspects of life that might be causing distress of keeping them stuck.Her insight is amazing and there are definitely a lot of things I’ve taken from this episode!We talk all about:ACT therapyAcceptance and managing our thoughtsMental healthDr Jo is also the clinical director at Collective Psychology who you can find at: www.collective-psychology.comInstagram: @collectivepsychologyBook mentioned: The Happiness Trap by Russ HarrisYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc and I will see you next weekHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.