Electrolytes- do you need them when you’re running?!I talk through the science to back up if you do or don’t need them as a runner. I also talk about:What electrolytes are, the main ones and what they actually doBusting the myths of electrolytesCramp and salty sweatersHydration and sodium guidanceKey take aways to rememberYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Returning to Running after Illness
Returning to running after you’ve been ill can be tricky to manage.Especially when you are desperate to get back to it, it can be hard to keep the brakes on but playing the smart game is definitely the way forward and hopefully this episode can help you with some ideas.We cover:What’s happening in your bodyThe risks of returning too soonChecklist for returnThings that can helpRed flagsYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to Fuel an Ultramarathon
Fuelling for Ultra-running and trails can look quite different to the gels we typically fuel with during road races so I chatted to Abi Woodliffe-Thomas all about it.Abi is a performance nutritionist who works with Aquatics GB and has traveled the world with Ultra-X crewing on multi-day ultras and supporting the athletes with their nutrition.We chat all about:CarbsFlavour fatigue and how to avoid itThe biggest mistakesTop tipsHydration strategiesAbi has so many interesting insights and useful tips- you can find her on insta @abii1999 and her food account@happetiteYou 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.
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How to Run a Half Marathon
Half marathons- a really fun day out? I think so!The perfect blend of speed and endurance, they can also just be a real vibe and you can do half marathon races for the fun without having too much of an impact on the rest of your life like training for a marathon can result in!!This week I talk all about:Pacing a half marathonNutritionShould you carb load?Race day and kitTop tipsYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Effect of Caffeine on Running
Caffeine. The most studied performance enhancer around… but how does it affect your running?!Understanding how it works in your body, the effects it has and how we can use it strategically can mean we get the benefits without the slightly upsetting side effects. That’s why in this episode I cover:What caffeine does in your bodyThe effect on endurance performanceHow to take caffeine effectively and what to avoidHow to use it in your trainingYou can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @sseccHappy running, TFR x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fuelling your running with science, tips and nutrition- The Fuelled Runner is the place to get information that is backed by science to support your training Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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