Loading episode…
Loading episode…

Running
Episode context
Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.
Today's episode is a Q&A with questions sent in by you! Thank you for doing this and please keep sending these in as the episode was a lot of fun with something for everyone.
I covered:
How many gels to take in a marathon?
What are strides?
Should I look at heart rate?
Am I too slow for carbon shoes?
How do I make sure I'm hydrated without needing to go to the toilet in a race?
To send in questions for the next Q&A, please message on IG @therunningrules or email alan@therunningrules.com
Next listen
All from The Running Rules Podcast →
Next listen
#190: The Belfast Half Marathon full recap - a mile by mile account of staying patient, using the crowds and some unexpected challenges!
Listen guide
"#184: Q&A Episode covering gels, strides, heart rate, carbon shoes and being hydrated without needing the toilet!" is an episode of The Running Rules Podcast. Runtime 59 min. Published August 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.