This week, things got a little messy before London. Is Alice experiencing maranoia, or are her stress fractures back? This episode features being bitten by a dog on the way to a session run, and we answer listener questions about whether having a running coach is worth the investment, plus how we make and meet our running friends. Huw is moved to tears again! This time by Rory McIlroy and Wout van Aert. Plus loads more fun topics!

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This week, Alice shares how her tune-up half-marathon went: her Nomio experiment, race kit, and why she may or may not have come third. We get into race day, gels, and pre-race breakfast. We also answer a listener's question about juggling big races when your partner doesn't run.

Then, somehow, with a Welshman and a South African on the mics, it was inevitable that the subject would turn to the great game of Rugby, and what it was like growing up in very proud Rugby-playing nations. We ended up talking about rugby for quite a while. And we learnt someone else also cried all the way through Project Hail Mary, which Huw is very pleased about.

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Email: twoaveragerunners@gmail.com
Instagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners

Chapters

00:00 Easter Reflections and Weekly Scores

02:57 Training Updates and Race Preparations

05:52 Race Day Experience and Nutrition Strategies

08:48 Mental Strategies for Endurance Running

11:57 The Nomeo Experiment and Performance Insights

21:38 Managing Nausea During Races

22:59 Choosing the Right Gels for Performance

24:33 Race Preparation and Nutrition Strategy

27:44 Mental Readiness and Tapering for the Marathon

28:11 The Cultural Significance of Rugby

29:32 Personal Rugby Memories and Experiences

34:30 Rugby as a Unifying Force in South Africa

44:00 Cultural Pride in Sports

50:59 The Connection Between Sports and Personal Identity

01:00:12 Balancing Family Life and Athletic Pursuits

This week, we respond to our first non-family listener comment. She asked us to share the weird running experiments we try on ourselves. So we did. We also get into Alice's ongoing sock crisis, returning from a stress fracture, some strides Huw is doing, and has warned everyone not to try. Huw shares how the podcast started on the first anniversary of his father's passing. Plus a lot more fun topics.

Also, Huw's mum follows him on Strava and has never given him a single kudos.

Contact us

Email: twoaveragerunners@gmail.com

Instagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Weekly Ratings

02:58 Running Experiences and Upcoming Races

06:06 Work-Life Balance and Procrastination

09:02 Stress Fractures and Running Trends

11:47 Listener Engagement and Running Experiments

15:01 Pre-Race Preparations and Gear Selection

21:33 The Importance of Socks in Running

25:11 Toenail Troubles and Tips

27:43 Trail Running Challenges

29:48 Experimenting with Trail Shoes

30:54 Incorporating Strength Training

39:41 Navigating Injury Recovery

41:57 Building Back from Injury

46:12 The Importance of Patience in Recovery

51:04 Seasons of Running and Life

58:01 Reflections on Family and Heritage