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Back to Episodes#269 Sian Seccombe: Marathon Nutrition, Fuelling, Training, and Injury Recovery
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This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we have Sian Seccombe (@siansecc on Instagram). Sian has a masters in sports nutrition, is a marathon runner, a content creator who makes videos on the science behind your training and the host of The Fuelled Runner Podcast.
Sian discusses her journey in sports, from her childhood involvement in various sports to her university days focused on netball and running. She shares insights into the importance of fuelling your body correctly for training, the misconceptions around weight loss and marathon training, and the significance of proper post-run nutrition. Sian also talks about her personal challenges with injuries and how she manages her training and recovery.
18:02 Introduction to Sian Seccombe
20:32 Sian's Fitness and Endurance Training
24:08 Career Path and Passion for Nutrition
26:35 Metabolic Cost of Running
29:36 Training Plans and Common Mistakes
33:53 Fuelling and Nutrition for Runners
44:37 Post-Run Recovery and Hydration
56:25 Understanding Sodium and Electrolytes for Runners
60:48 Fuelling Strategies for High-Intensity Runs & Training Your Gut for Race Day
67:27 Psychological and Practical Tips for Using Gels
70:09 Essential Supplements for Runners
73:48 The Science and Benefits of Creatine
79:14 Managing Injuries and Training Setbacks
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