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This week Nick and Faye are delighted to be joined by Paul Thomas, owner of actual, real life, bricks & mortar running store Sole Mate, based in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and right on the door step of some fantastic road and trail running.

In the world of online shopping from faceless big box stores, Sole Mate has taken the local running scene by storm by providing a genuine customer experience whilst being laser focused on giving back to the community. Under the banner of "Mind and Sole Mate" they run a community interest company to raise funds for therapy and mental health workshops, as well as providing kit to get out onto the trails for those who need it most (because we all know how powerful running can be for our mental health!)

Sole Mate's approach is clearly working as Paul shares some of the successes that have come from their hard work - such as their weekly social run having grown just 7 to regularly over 50 runners traveling to attend. Paul also shares a little "behind the scenes" into how Sole Mate came to be and what it takes to run the enterprise, whilst Nick and Faye join Paul in sharing their frustrations over examples of Gait Analysis done badly...

Maximum Mileage are proud to be partnered with Sole Mate, providing discounts to members of our Patreon (links below). If you're ever in the area, or frankly even if it's a bit of a drive, Sole Mate is totally worth the visit for runners of all flavours

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!

JOIN OUR PATREON! Your support here helps to keep making content and weekly podcast episodes... in return, you will have access to fantastic discounts through our numerous partners, plus we upload lots more content and chat to help you with your running!

Thanks to all our partners at Maximum Mileage who you can get huge discounts via the Maximum Mileage Patreon at https://patreon.com/MaximumMileage :

• Runderwear https://www.runderwear.co.uk/
• Truestart Coffee https://www.truestartcoffee.com/
• Torq Fitness https://www.torqfitness.co.uk/
• Protein Works https://www.theproteinworks.com/
• Ugoku Projects https://ugokuprojects.com/
• Solemate https://www.sole-mate.uk/

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Aaannd, like the proverbial boomerang, we're back again!

Yes, we know it's been another bit of a break but we're getting some rhythm back, promise! To that end we start by introducing Matt, who joins Nick and Faye as co-host, bringing his own mix of "all the gear, perhaps a little idea" in running, research and soft tissue therapy. Nick is going to be training Matt over his 2025 Centurion 50 Slam, so there will be plenty of insight into training plans and Matt's survival strategies moving forward :)

We recap Nick's busy summer of running with both the Lakeland 50 and his family jaunt round France culminating in the CCC, plus his plans for the 2025 London Marathon and raising funds for Breast Cancer Now - see his Just Giving page for more on that

Then we're into the meat of this episode, where Harvey Fortis, PhD in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition at Liverpool John Moores University, takes to the hot seat to answer all your questions on nutrition in running, including;

• Should I consider taking protein on my longer runs?
• Where do Ultra Processed Foods fit in for a runner?
• Is a calorie deficit manageable whilst still training for performance?
• What do we know about the differences in female and male athlete nutrition?

Loads of great stuff, it will definitely make you question if you're carrying enough food with you when listening to it on a long run! Huge thanks to Harvey for coming on, and you can follow him on Instagram for more insights...

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!

JOIN OUR PATREON! Your support here helps to keep making content and weekly podcast episodes... in return, you will have access to fantastic discounts through our numerous partners, plus we upload lots more content and chat to help you with your running!

Thanks to all our partners at Maximum Mileage who you can get huge discounts via the Maximum Mileage Patreon at https://patreon.com/MaximumMileage :

• Runderwear https://www.runderwear.co.uk/
• Truestart Coffee https://www.truestartcoffee.com/
• Torq Fitness https://www.torqfitness.co.uk/
• Protein Works https://www.theproteinworks.com/
• Ugoku Projects https://ugokuprojects.com/
• Solemate https://www.sole-mate.uk/

You can find more resources including the blog or enquire abou...

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We are BACK!

Faye and Nick catch up after having had a wee break from podcasting! Then a good chinwag with Jen and Sim Benson, authors of the book 'Smart Running' who discuss their background in running and coaching, the impact of technology and social media on running, and the importance of trusting oneself in training.

They emphasize the need to find a balance between extremes and to listen to one's own body and intuition. The book provides accessible and informative guidance on various aspects of running, debunking myths and providing evidence-based information.

Takeaways

• Find a balance between extremes and trust your own body and intuition in training.
• Be cautious of sensationalist information on social media and seek evidence-based guidance.
• Jen and Sim Benson's book 'Smart Running' provides accessible and informative guidance on various aspects of running.
• The book debunks myths and provides evidence-based information to help runners make informed decisions.
• Consider the individuality of each runner and the need for personalized approaches to training and nutrition.

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!

JOIN OUR PATREON! Your support here helps to keep making content and weekly podcast episodes... in return, you will have access to fantastic discounts through our numerous partners, plus we upload lots more content and chat to help you with your running!

Thanks to all our partners at Maximum Mileage who you can get huge discounts via the Maximum Mileage Patreon at https://patreon.com/MaximumMileage :

• Runderwear https://www.runderwear.co.uk/
• Truestart Coffee https://www.truestartcoffee.com/
• Torq Fitness https://www.torqfitness.co.uk/
• Protein Works https://www.theproteinworks.com/
• Ugoku Projects https://ugokuprojects.com/
• Solemate https://www.sole-mate.uk/

You can find more resources including the blog or enquire abou...