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Louise Hazel 180 Episodes Oct 10, 2026

The SLAY Podcast is a weekly show dedicated to helping women become stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally. Hosted by Olympian Louise Hazel, it features expert interviews on training, nutrition, health, mindset, and lifestyle. The conversations are science-backed and practical, aiming to give women tools to unlock their potential. SLAY is for women who want more strength, clarity, ambition, and power in their lives.

Episodes

Twelve Questions Every Runner Asks Before Race Day | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 190
Twelve Questions Every Runner Asks Before Race Day | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 190 Oct 10, 2026 00:12:41 You're TWO WEEKS away from your half marathon. And suddenly you're questioning everything. Did I train enough? Was my longest run long enough? Why do my legs feel terrible? Should I run this week? Should I carb load? How many gels do I need? Can I walk? What if I can't sleep? What if everyone starts faster than me? And the biggest question of all... What if I can't finish?In this e
The Runner's Mindset | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 185
The Runner's Mindset | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 185 Oct 3, 2026 00:18:54 You've spent weeks training for your half marathon. And now that race day is getting closer... Your training plan is telling you to do less. Cue the panic."Am I going to lose fitness?""Was my longest run long enough?""Should I squeeze in one more hard workout?""What about the sessions I missed?"Welcome to the taper.In Episode 11 of the SLAY Stronger Runn
How to Measure Running Progress When Your Pace Isn’t Improving | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 188
How to Measure Running Progress When Your Pace Isn’t Improving | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 188 Sep 26, 2026 00:16:41 You’ve been training for weeks. You’re running further. You’re lifting weights. You’re fueling properly. You’re recovering better.So why aren’t you getting faster every week? And if your pace hasn’t changed… is your training actually working?In Episode 10 of the SLAY Stronger Runner Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel explains why pace is only one measure of running progress, and
How Far Should Your Longest Run Be Before Race Day? | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 187
How Far Should Your Longest Run Be Before Race Day? | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 187 Sep 19, 2026 00:19:12 You’re training for 13.1 miles.But does that mean you actually need to run 13.1 miles before race day?And if you haven't… how can you possibly know you'll finish?In Episode 9 of the SLAY Performance Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel breaks down one of the most important - and misunderstood - sessions in half-marathon training: The long run.Because your long run isn'
How to Design Your Race Day Strategy | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 186
How to Design Your Race Day Strategy | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 186 Sep 12, 2026 00:19:23 You’ve done the training. Now you need to execute it.Because getting fit enough to run a half marathon and knowing how to race a half marathon are two completely different things.Go out too fast and you could pay for it at mile ten. Try something new on race morning and your stomach could have other plans. Panic when your watch shows the wrong pace and months of preparation can suddenly feel irrel
The Runner's Mind | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 185
The Runner's Mind | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 185 Sep 5, 2026 00:09:27 By now you've trained your body. You've built strength. You've learned how to fuel. You've recovered better. You've logged the miles.But race day isn't won by your legs alone. It's won by your mind.In Episode 7 of the SLAY Stronger Runner Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel shares the mindset tools she used throughout her Olympic career to perform unde
How to Avoid Running Injuries | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 184
How to Avoid Running Injuries | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 184 Aug 29, 2026 00:10:23 Every runner eventually asks the same question: Should I push through the pain?The answer could determine whether you make it to the start line—or spend race day watching from the sidelines.In Episode 6 of the SLAY Stronger Runner Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel explains why the best runners aren't the ones who train the hardest. They're the ones who stay healthy long
What Runners Should Eat Before, During and After a Run | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 183
What Runners Should Eat Before, During and After a Run | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 183 Aug 22, 2026 00:23:14 You can have the perfect training plan, running shoes and recovery routine. But if you are consistently under-fueled, eventually your body will collect the debt. Heavy legs.Poor recovery.Declining performance.Disrupted sleep.Persistent fatigue.Loss of motivation.And an increased risk of injury.In Episode 5 of the SLAY Performance Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel explains how t
Why Running Slower Makes You Faster | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 182
Why Running Slower Makes You Faster | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 182 Aug 15, 2026 00:08:18 What if the fastest way to become a better runner was to slow down?Most recreational runners make the same mistake: they run every session at a moderately hard pace. Too hard to recover from properly. Too easy to create the benefits of a true speed session.The result? They feel tired, frustrated and confused about why their pace is no longer improving.In Episode 4 of the SLAY Stronger Runner Serie
The Runner's Gym | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 181
The Runner's Gym | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 181 Aug 8, 2026 00:10:44 Most runners believe the best way to improve is to run more.But what happens when your heart is ready to keep going—and your muscles, joints and tendons are not?In Episode 3 of the SLAY Performance Series, Olympian and SLAY founder Louise Hazel explains why running is not just an endurance sport.Running is a strength sport.During a half marathon, your body may need to absorb tens of thousands of i
Stop Guessing and Start Training Like An Athlete | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 2
Stop Guessing and Start Training Like An Athlete | Slay Stronger Runner | Episode 2 Aug 1, 2026 00:13:36 Everyone wants to become a better runner...But very few people actually know how to structure their training week.Should you run every day? How many strength sessions should you do? Is the treadmill okay? How do elite athletes balance running, recovery, and the gym? In Episode 2 of our 12-week SLAY Performance Series, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down the exact framework she recommends for beginne
How to Train for Your First Half Marathon (Without Feeling Overwhelmed) | SLAY Stronger Runner | Episode 1
How to Train for Your First Half Marathon (Without Feeling Overwhelmed) | SLAY Stronger Runner | Episode 1 Jul 25, 2026 00:11:46 You signed up for the half marathon…Now what?If you're feeling excited, nervous, intimidated—or wondering if 12 weeks is really enough time to prepare—you are not alone.In this first episode of our 14-week Stronger Runner Series on the Slay Podcast, Olympian Louise Hazel is taking you back to where every great race begins: the starting line.Whether you're running your very first half marat

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