What happens when months of training meet race day mayhem? In this episode, I sit down with Ed Powell to unpack the full story of the 2024 London Marathon — from perfect pacing to painful cramp, emotional meltdowns, and a freak incident involving a rogue rivet through my carbon-plated race shoes. No, seriously. We cover:

👟 The freak shoe malfunction that nearly ruined my race🌡️ How the unexpected heat crushed runners across the course🧠 Why the mental game is everything when your body wants to stop🪙 Medal chat, world records, and the guilt of wearing last year's “finisher” top🎥 Being vulnerable online — and dealing with toxic masculinity in the comments♻️ Why we need to talk about littering and that one guy who keeps dropping gels⚖️ The tension between running for time vs running for joy🧵 Plus: Will Ed run another marathon? And is an OnlyFans the key to funding this channel?

This one’s raw, ridiculous, and very real. Whether you’ve just run London, are training for your first race, or just love hearing two mates rant about the weirdness of long-distance running, you’ll get it here.

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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.

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The PKS Running Club Podcast is back for Episode 2, and this time, we’re talking running in New York City, marathon fuelling strategies, and whether Ed will ever actually go for a run!

What’s Inside This Episode?

🌎 Paul & Ed’s Travel Diaries – From New York City to London (including a trip to the Houses of Parliament?!), hear what they’ve been up to.
🏃‍♂️ Running in Central Park – Why is NYC packed with runners, and did Ed finally lace up his trainers?

🥵 Marathon Nutrition & Fueling – Gels vs. real food: what’s the best way to keep energy levels up?

💪 How Much Training is Too Much? – Paul’s 5:30 AM training routine, balancing gym, running, and life (while Ed just tries to survive).

👟 Why Footwear Matters – The #1 mistake people make when walking or running in cities & why your shoes could be ruining your experience.

😂 Did Ed Actually Press Record This Time? – A behind-the-scenes fail from our last attempt at this episode.

🏁 The Next Big Challenge – A PKS Runs vs. Dom Valeting Showdown: Can a Nissan X-Trail be fully deep-cleaned faster than Paul can run a half marathon?

Who is This Podcast For?

If you’re a runner, marathoner, or just enjoy raw, unfiltered running chat, this podcast is for you. Whether you’re training for a 5K, half marathon, or full marathon, we cover the realities of training, fuelling, motivation, and the occasional running-related disaster.

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