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The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world and answers to your burning running questions. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs. For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com.
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Are you planning to run a marathon in 2025? Andy and Sarah guide you through how to set yourself a goal and start training from the ground up, sharing all the tips and advice you need to kickstart your marathon journey and what to expect along the way. Rick isn't so keen, can Andy and Sarah convince him to run a marathon this year? Let us know whic…
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Episode 100!! In this milestone episode, Andy, Rick, and Sarah recap what has been an incredible and pivotal year for running, as well as their own personal highlights from 2024. World and Olympic records were shattered, a new Marathon World Major was announced, there were surprise winners in races across all distances, and so much more! If you bli…
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IT'S CHRISTMAS! Andy, Rick and Sarah are feeling festive and competitive as they go head to head in The Ultimate Running Quiz Of The Year. The podcast trio reflect on their unforgettable experiences in Malaga, where Sarah paced a member of The Running Channel community to their first half marathon AND Rick smashed yet another PB in his race. The Ru…
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The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give our guests an opportunity to tell their stories, often for the first time. Kelsey Price is an incredible Ultra Marathon runner who went from running her first marathon with her dad 10 years ago, to be…
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In episode 98, Rick and Sarah are joined by Jess this week as they look ahead to 2025 and discuss their running goals for next year and share tips on how you can stick to the goals you may have set yourself AND Jess shares news of the ambitious and inspiring challenge she's set herself for next year - can you guess what it could be? The Running Cha…
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In this week's episode we chat through whether you need to go to the gym to be a better runner and what should runners actually do in the gym? Andy lets the team know how his training is going and Rick is officially back in half marathon training mode. The team also chat about Valencia marathon and answer your running questions. The Running Channel…
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The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give our guests an opportunity to tell their stories, often for the first time. Doctors told Prav that running probably saved his life as his running fitness was crucial to his survival. In a two-month hos…
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Andy is away this week, so Producer Owen is stepping out from behind the sound desk to join Sarah and Rick in the podcast hot seat! In this special correspondence episode, we asked members of The Running Channel Club* to send in their most creative and thought-provoking "Would You Rather" questions. Would you rather have an unfortunate accident in …
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In episode 95, Andy, Rick and Sarah want to know - While some records have stood for decades, others continue to be shattered year after year. Genetics, technology, nutrition, and training all play a role in pushing athletes to new heights, but the big question is—what is the ultimate limit of human potential?! The Running Channel Podcast tackles o…
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The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give our guests an opportunity to tell their stories, often for the first time. Ross Noble, one of Britain’s most beloved comedians, had never heard of Parkrun until just two years ago, when a friend texte…
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In this week's episode, Andy, Rick and Sarah take a trip down memory lane and discuss the legends, the heroes and the champions they look to for inspiration in running and why! And Rick has some BIG news to share with the team. Remember to head over to club.therunningchannel.com to learn more about The Club - an app created by The Running Channel t…
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In episode 93, Andy, Rick, and Sarah dive into a debate about the best time of day to run, exploring the science behind whether our bodies perform better at certain times. The Running Channel podcast trio have plenty to catch up on this week—Sarah's been telling little white lies to her physio, Andy's posted a question on Strava AND Rick is still f…
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Six cities, three continents and over 200,000 participants each year. What are The Abbot World Marathon Majors and how does a race claim this status? Join Andy, Rick, and Sarah as they explore the rich history and significance of these iconic marathons and discuss potential future additions. AND we have incredibly exciting news... The Club - an app…
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"I was told I'd never run again, but they were wrong!" In this week's episode of The Running Channel podcast, the man of the hour, Rick shares his experience of running the Oxford Half Marathon and the inspiring journey that led him there. Sarah reflects on what it's like to pace Rick AND for once, Andy finds himself unable to get a word in edgeway…
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In episode 90, Andy, Rick, and Sarah reunite to discuss all things interval training. When should you do it? How can you incorporate it into your routine if you’re new to it? Plus, Rick is full of beans while Sarah is a bit cross following their weekend at the Oxford Half Marathon. Listen to find out why! The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big…
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The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give our guests an opportunity to tell their stories, often for the first time. In this episode we chat with Taylor, the mastermind behind several remarkable World Records, including Spencer Matthews' reco…
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Pacemakers, pacesetters, rabbits - some love them, some don't! In this week's episode our very own Tom is subbing in for Andy to share his recent experience of being paced to a 10k personal best attempt by Sarah. But did having a pacemaker help or hinder Tom's performance and result? Listen to find out! Would you like to be paced to a PB by one of …
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In episode 88, The Running Channel podcast trio delves into the evolution of men’s marathon records over the past century. Back in 1925, the record stood at 2:29:01, while the current benchmark to beat is an incredible 2:00:35. What factors have contributed to this incredible improvement? Listen to find out! ALSO Sarah shares her experience watchin…
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In a recent episode of The Running Channel podcast, we asked listeners to share their biggest running fears. In this episode, Andy, Rick and Sarah offer their advice and support on how to overcome them as well as sharing and discussing their own. The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted …
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The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give our guests an opportunity to tell their stories, often for the first time. In this episode we chat with Heather Hartley, an Army veteran who served in the British Armed forces as a bomb disposal exper…
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In episode 86, The Running Channel podcast trio are discussing running training plans. Do we need them? Do they help or do they hinder? What's the best plan for you? What if you miss a week of training due to injury? How do different training plans compare to each other? These are some of the many questions answered by Andy, Rick and Sarah in this …
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We're deep into autumn marathon series and whether you're running your first ever marathon, or you're aiming for a particular time - you simply can't beat the feeling of crossing the finish line with a new personal best. Andy, Rick and Sarah delve into what running a PB actually feels like both physically and mentally. Rick, in particular, is geari…
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In episode 84, Andy, Rick and Sarah delve into a question on many people's lips as we approach Autumn marathon season... and that's whether you NEED to carb load before long runs. Andy opens up about the struggle of coping with a recent injury AND the warm down/cool down debate may have been answered from the most unlikely source! The Running Chann…
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The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give our guests an opportunity to tell their stories, often for the first time. In this episode we chat with Fintan O’Malley who is training to run a 330 kilometre ultra marathon in memory of his daughter …
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In episode 83, Andy, Rick and Sarah look at what we can expect in the upcoming 2024 Summer Paralympics held in Paris, which promises to be the most spectacular Games ever! Sarah shares a hilarious yet embarrassing story after she attended her first ever London run club. Andy rocked out at a music festival, and Rick spent a little too long perfectin…
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