Are runners getting nutrition completely wrong? From carb loading and race-day fuelling to supplements and the latest nutrition trends, how much of what we're told actually works?

In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Running Podcast, we're joined by a PhD Sports Scientist to separate the facts from the fiction when it comes to running nutrition, performance and recovery.

We put YOUR questions to the expert, tackling some of the biggest myths and misconceptions in running nutrition. Do broccoli shots really improve performance? How important is carb loading before a marathon? Are runners fuelling properly, and are some popular nutrition products simply overhyped?

We cover:

🏃 Running nutrition – what actually matters for performance?

🍝 Carb loading – how much do you really need before a race?

⚡ Race-day fuelling – getting your nutrition right for longer distances.

🥤 Supplements and sports nutrition – what's backed by science and what's just marketing?

🔬 Nutrition myths – separating scientific evidence from popular running trends.

💪 Recovery – how nutrition can support your training and help you bounce back.

Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a half marathon PB or preparing for your next marathon, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you make better decisions about your running nutrition.

No gimmicks, no unnecessary hype – just an honest conversation about what the science really says.

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Can you actually get faster at running as you get older? Or does turning 40 mean your fastest running days are behind you? In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Running Podcast, we're talking all about running after 40, whether age really does slow us down and why so many runners are actually setting personal bests in their 40s, 50s and beyond.

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We discuss how training changes as we get older, the importance of recovery, strength training, consistency and whether experience can make up for what we might lose in outright speed. Is it possible to keep improving your marathon and half marathon times as you age? Should older runners train differently? And when does age really start to affect running performance? Whether you're chasing a new PB, getting into running later in life or simply trying to stay fit and healthy, this episode is for you. 💬

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The NYC Marathon is the biggest, loudest marathon on the planet, and we think it's the best race in the world. In this 2026 preview, we break down what makes New York so special, from the five boroughs and the bridges to the wall of noise on First Avenue. Whether you're running NYC this year, chasing a ballot spot, or just love big-city marathons, this one's for you.

In this episode:

• Why the NYC crowds are unlike any other marathon
• The course, borough by borough, and where it gets tough
• The bridges: Verrazzano, Queensboro and the quiet before First Avenue
• Pacing tips for a hilly, crowded course
• Race-week logistics: getting to Staten Island, the start villages and the wait
• Our predictions and who to watch in the 2026 race

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