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This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Are you training… or just addicted to training?In this coaching-call episode, Shona and Nicky unpack the uncomfortable truth behind running every day...when it helps your mental health… and when it quietly starts hurting it.Plus:🔥 How to return to running after chronic Achilles tendinopathy (especially in perimenopause)🦠 What to do when a nasty winter bug derails your London Marathon build🏋️‍♀️ The real balance between heavy lifting + running (without dead legs)🥩 And how much protein active menopausal women actually need (without the confusion.) If you’ve ever thought, “I should rest… but I can’t,” this one’s for you.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass She qualified for Boston… and still didn’t get in.So what changed between missing the BQ buffer in 2024 and running a confident 4:09 in 2025?In this She Run Strong coaching call, Gretchen Fermann breaks down the real shift: smarter pacing, year-on-year consistency, strength that actually stuck, and the “invisible” factor too many women ignore... sleep + hormones in the menopause transition. If you’re chasing a Boston qualifier while juggling life, work stress, and a body that’s changing… this episode will show you what it really takes to turn “almost” into “I did it.”

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Treadmills on holiday, “easy” runs that feel anything but, running with knee arthritis, and where netball or triathlon fits into your training... this Q&A is for female runners 45+ who want to train smart, protect their joints, and still have fun with sport.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass You train your calves, your glutes, your core… but when last did you train the muscles inside your feet? In this episode, we unpack “foot core” (the hidden strength most runners ignore), why it could be the missing link behind recurring Achilles, plantar fascia and lower-leg niggles, and the simple at-home drills you can start tonight... while you’re watching Netflix.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass New year, new questions. We unpack the goals that actually stick, the fueling mistake most women over 40 are making, why recovery suddenly feels slower in peri/menopause, and what to do when your training is consistent… but your results aren’t. Plus a real, honest chat on mental health and running confidence. 

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass A festive-season Q&A diving into HYROX hype, holiday training guilt, and the tough truth about death in endurance sport, all wrapped in honest, relatable coaching you won’t hear anywhere else.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass A different kind of coaching call: Nicky’s back from Valencia with a shiny medal, big breakthroughs (hello, sub-3:30!), and a powerful story of training through chronic anaemia, fatigue, and setbacks, plus Shona gets coached for her marathon that’s just 6 weeks away.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass In this episode of the She Runs Strong podcast powered by Coach Parry, UK run coach Nicky and sports scientist Shona unpack why up to 50% of runners cramp, why it’s not just about electrolytes, how pacing, strength, and training load really drive cramps, and what actually helps on race day, from smarter training to breathing, walk breaks, and even pickle-juice-style “cramp stop” tricks.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Did you know the wrong sports bra can cost you minutes in a marathon? Nicky and Shona break down why bra fit, fabric, and support matter more than you think, for comfort, health, and performance. From breast movement science to their top bra recommendations, this chat could change how you run forever.Plus, they answer your other burning questions: how to train between New York and Tokyo, why your Garmin always shows extra distance, how to run strong with autoimmune conditions, and whether collagen really helps runners.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass GLP-1 meds (think Ozempic) are everywhere... but what do they mean for female runners? Sports dietitian Dr Linia Patel joins Shona to unpack how GLP-1s impact energy, muscle, bones, gut health, and training, and exactly how to fuel, lift, and adjust sessions to stay strong.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Feeling “off” on the run? In this She Run Strong Q&A, Shona and Nicky break down cardiac drift (in plain English!), how to read your heart-rate data from interval sessions, quick fixes for ITB/lateral knee pain, and tackling brain fog & peri/menopause symptoms. Plus: getting back to training after a cold, why “phantom pains” pop up in taper week, and smart fueling/hydration so you don’t fizzle at 60 minutes.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Today’s episode is all about proving that age is just a number and speed is still very much on the table. Nicky and Shona chat with Jackie, a 58-year-old runner who swapped hockey sticks for start lines and qualified for the Boston Marathon after taking up running seriously in her 50s. From parkruns to personal bests, consistency to confidence, this episode dives into how small, smart changes can lead to huge breakthroughs... no matter when you start.It’s the perfect listen for anyone who’s ever thought: “One day when I’m big… I’ll run Boston.”

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Reformer Pilates is everywhere right now, but does it actually make you a better runner? In this episode, Nicky and Shona dig into whether Reformer really counts as strength training, what it helps with (and what it doesn’t), and how to fit it into your weekly plan. They also tackle listener questions on building time on feet for marathon training, managing niggles before race day, and how to train through perimenopause. Real answers, zero fluff... just smart running talk for women who want to train stronger and stay injury-free.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Tempo vs. Threshold: the confusing terms finally explained. Nicky and Shona break down the science, the purpose, and the “how” of these essential workouts - so you know exactly when, why, and how hard to run them to build speed, endurance, and strength without burning out.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever. Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Caffeine, cramping, wearables, and warm-ups - oh my! Nicky and Shona tackle your most pressing questions: does caffeine really trigger cramps, what those Garmin “anaerobic scores” mean (and when to ignore them), and how to warm up properly for different runs. With practical advice, myth-busting, and a few laughs, this episode is your toolkit for smarter, stronger running.