The PKS Running Club

The PKS Running Club
Podcast Description
Welcome to The PKS Running Club Podcast, where running meets real life. Hosted by Paul from PKSRuns, this fun and informative show dives into marathon training, race-day highs and lows, and the journey to the 2025 London Marathon. Expect honest chats, Q&A sessions, and tips on running, strength training, and nutrition—all with a dose of humour and raw honesty. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, join the club and let’s go the distance together!
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of running including marathon training, race-day experiences, nutrition, and strength training, with specific episodes like the inaugural 'You Shat in a Bush?!' highlighting humorous confessions and practical advice for runners of all levels. The content explores the emotional and physical journey of preparing for events such as the 2025 London Marathon, motivating both seasoned runners and beginners alike.

Welcome to The PKS Running Club Podcast, where running meets real life. Hosted by Paul from PKSRuns, this fun and informative show dives into marathon training, race-day highs and lows, and the journey to the 2025 London Marathon. Expect honest chats, Q&A sessions, and tips on running, strength training, and nutrition—all with a dose of humour and raw honesty. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, join the club and let’s go the distance together!
What does it take to win a marathon in 2:39 after five stops? In this episode, I sit down with Ellie Stevens, a true running legend who’s not only representing Team GB at Masters level, but also smashing PBs well into her 40s. We dive deep into:
🏃♀️ Her incredible comeback after illness
🎯 How she balances training, racing, and coaching
🏅 Her gold medal sweep at the World Masters Championships
🥇 Winning the Mesa Marathon despite mid-race chaos
🔥 Training tips for amateur runners prepping for big races like London
💥 Why she’s faster now than at 22—and how that’s even possible
🌱 The barefoot running buzz and the role of recovery
🚫 The biggest mistakes she sees runners make
🎤 And yes, what it feels like to win a world title as a Masters athlete
Whether you’re chasing a PB or struggling through a taper, Ellie’s passion, mindset, and story will inspire you to fall in love with running all over again.
🎧 Subscribe to the PKS Running Club Podcast for more conversations with runners from all walks of life.
📲 Follow Ellie at @runellie1 on Instagram
📸 Follow me at @PKSRuns on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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