Episode 127 - Wilmslow Running Festival | Not Doing Homework | Racerli
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This episode of the Local Runners Podcast dives into the recent racing season, spotlighting results from the Wilmslow Half Marathon, Cheshire Spring Half Marathon, Pulford 10k, and other key local events. The hosts share detailed race recaps, highlight standout performances like Tom McMahon’s impressive PB and Jade Morgan’s surprise win at Pulford, and discuss the challenges of converting strong training into race success. Sean Warburton candidly shares his frustration with underperforming in races despite solid training, leading to a planned treadmill threshold and VO2 max test to diagnose the issue. Dave Norman updates on his ongoing patellar tendonitis recovery, emphasizing the importance of gradual return-to-running through cycling and walking. Katie Kaye reflects on her own race strategy and training, opting to run Manchester Marathon as a tune-up for London. The episode also features sponsor updates, new race platforms like Racily, and a heartfelt tribute to Paul Hilton in support of the British Heart Foundation. The hosts express cautious optimism heading into the final stretch before major marathons.
Track race performance gaps between training and racing with physiological testing (threshold, VO2 max) to identify underlying issues.
Recovery from injury requires active rehabilitation (cycling, walking) rather than complete rest, especially for tendon injuries.
Use race platforms like Racily to manage race entries, track progress, and avoid scheduling conflicts.
Prioritize race selection based on strategic goals—Manchester as a tune-up for London, not a peak performance race.
Support local runners and charities: promote events, share race results, and contribute to causes like the British Heart Foundation.
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Sponsor Spotlight: Activate Sports Therapy & Hyde
Introduction to Activate Sports Therapy and Hyde, highlighting Chelsea’s expertise, new facility at Hyde Park House, and the popular Fox’s Mint giveaway. The hosts share personal experiences with physio treatment and emphasize the importance of injury prevention and recovery.
Race Results: Wilmslow Half & 10k
“It's a busy start, Wilms, though. Especially two races in one as well.”
Cheshire Spring Half & Pulford 10k Recap
“Jade went and won the race in a very fast time of 32.49 ahead of Stephanie Tucker of Campus Lang's time for the runner-up spot was 33.40.”
Training & Racing Challenges
“I just can't go above that. I'm really struggling to go above it, which is weird because normally you have the opposite problem in a race where it's skyrocketing.”
Injury Recovery & Return-to-Running
“The worst thing you can do with patellar tendonitis is do no physical activity at all, because that will just make it worse.”
“I just can't go above that. I'm really struggling to go above it, which is weird because normally you have the opposite problem in a race where it's skyrocketing.”
“The worst thing you can do with patellar tendonitis is do no physical activity at all, because that will just make it worse.”
“Jade went and won the race in a very fast time of 32.49 ahead of Stephanie Tucker of Campus Lang's time for the runner-up spot was 33.40.”
Hosts
Guests
Activate Sports Therapy
organization
Wilmslow Half Marathon
other
Chelsea
person
London Marathon
other
Manchester Marathon
other
Pulford 10k
other
Cheshire Spring Half Marathon
other
Hyde Park House
place
Racily
product
Halifax Urban Trail Race
other
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