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Maximum Mileage Running PodcastAuthor: Nick Hancock
"Welcome to the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast 'Real Chat for Real Runners.' Join your hosts, Nick Hancock, a UESCA and UK Athletics certified running coach, and Faye Johnson, a UK Athletics running coach and Level 4 PT, and Matt Scarsbrook, Soft Tissue expert and one of Nick's own coached clients, on an epic journey into the world of marathon and ultramarathon running!Our mission? To deliver professional insights, training tips, and inspiring stories to everyday runners. Whether you're trying to squeeze in miles around a hectic lifestyle or lacing up your shoes for the first ultra of many, we're here to sort you out.But it's not all sweat and blisters; we bring the humour too. Expect laughs, no-holds-barred discussions, and even the occasional F-bomb. We're real people talking about real running experiences - the triumphs, the challenges, and the unforgettable moments that make every mile worth it.The Maximum Mileage Running Podcast is for those who love to run long, run strong, and have a good laugh along the way. Subscribe now and make every run count." Language: en-gb Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Running, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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We’re back… and we’re done “dieting” through marathon training (with Tina Muir)
Episode 1
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
Send us a textWe’re back… for the first proper Maximum Mileage Podcast in just over a year. Nick and Faye catch up on what’s changed at Maximum Mileage (new coaches, Faye going full-time, a growing global community)… plus their own running years, highs and lows, and a bit of real talk about health, recovery, and what actually matters. Then we’re joined by Tina Muir (former GB and Northern Ireland international) for an honest conversation about diet culture, underfuelling, RED-S, and why trying to “cut weight” while marathon training so often backfires. We also get into the current fuelling trend (yes, carbs)… and Tina’s work helping runners and races take practical steps toward sustainability, without the guilt trip. Key takeaways (the stuff we want you to remember) Training hard + cutting calories is a risky combo… performance drops, recovery suffers, niggles appear.“Health” is the long game… run well now so you can move well later.Underfuelling isn’t just a women’s issue… men get hit too, just with fewer obvious signals.Sleep problems can be a big red flag… stress + low energy availability can show up at 3am.The goal isn’t perfect eating… it’s a relationship with food that supports training and life.Sustainability doesn’t need to be all-or-nothing… start with one uncomfortable “no thanks”.Quote pulls“Training for a marathon and trying to be on a diet at the same time are not very compatible.”“Focus on longevity… wellbeing… and performing well in training.”“Your body goes into survival mode… what’s less important right now?”“The freedom of not having those constant horrible thoughts… is worth everything.”“Get used to being uncomfortable… and saying ‘no thank you’.”Thanks for being part of our running community. Keep clocking those miles, keep pushing your limits, and above all, keep finding joy in the run. See you on the next episode of Maximum Mileage Running Podcast! You can find more resources including the blog or enquire about having one of our coaches as your Running coach by visiting the website https://www.maximummileagecoaching.com/ Or find us on Instagram @maximummileage
