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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.
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- 3 days ago37 min
190: What is Running Culture Really Like Across The World?
In this week's episode, Rick recaps his trip to Los Angeles for the On Squad Race; we hear all about Sarah's hen do antics and Andy's expedition on the trails. And we dive into Tigst Assefa's performance at the Berlin Marathon, how running culture is different around the world and uncover what is really slowing marathon runners down. 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. 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.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .
- 4 days ago28 min
“I was truly humbled..." Andy’s First Trail Race Debrief (BONUS FREE EPISODE)
Andy shares a full debrief after his first-ever trail race, the 2 Valleys Trail Race, over the weekend.22km with over 400m of elevation meant Andy stepped completely out of his comfort zone, aiming to finish on the podium. Completely humbled, Andy battled through the rain and mud alongside professional trail runners. He learnt a lot along the way, which he tells Rick and Sarah all about in his full and honest debrief of one of the hardest races he’s ever done.
- 1 weeks ago46 min
189: How to Run Faster With Less Effort
Both Sarah and Rick ran their respective half marathon and one-mile races in Copenhagen, spending most of their races in Zone 4. They take a look at what they could work on to improve their running economy, with the goal of running faster, using less effort, and becoming more efficient in their next training block and race.Andy feels a little left out with Sarah and Rick introducing new features over the last few weeks, so he decides to bring one of his own to the table… Andy’s Argument. It sparks a lively debate and uncovers one of Rick’s dark truths: he doesn’t log his warm-ups or cool-downs. Much to Sarah’s disgust!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. 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.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .
- 2 weeks ago34 min
188/3: Sarah Runs 1:41:53 at the Copenhagen Half Marathon... Full Debrief!
Sarah wraps up this three-part mini-series with a deep dive into her experience of running the Copenhagen Half Marathon, as part of the World Athletics Road Running Championships. After a challenging training block, Sarah wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Her goal was simply to get out there, see what she could do, and enjoy the experience of racing through such an amazing city. But would all of that change as she stood on the start line?And with Olympian Andy Baddeley pacing her, what could possibly go wrong?Rick shares his experience of supporting Sarah from the sidelines - although he only managed to see her half as many times as he was supposed to!The team also dive into how to effectively recover after a race, both physically and mentally, and why giving yourself time to reset is just as important as the training itself.Supported by ASICS. 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. 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.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .
- 2 weeks ago43 min
188/2: How to Plan and Execute the Ultimate Race Strategy
It’s Day 1 in Copenhagen, and Rick has a newfound respect for a very different type of race, as he recaps his experience of taking on the Mile - where he had one goal in mind: to beat Sarah’s best effort of 6 minutes and 10 seconds…Sarah, Andy and Rick build the perfect race strategy, designed to help Sarah clock a new half marathon personal best, with Andy pacing her. Check out tomorrow's episode to hear how it all went in Sarah’s full debrief.Between them, Andy, Rick and Sarah have taken part in countless races, giving them plenty of experience to draw on when it comes to building a race strategy that works. From pacing and fuelling to mindset, they’ll break down how to approach each element and help you plan your own race-day strategy.Supported by ASICS.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. 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.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .
- 2 weeks ago45 min
188: Race Week... How To Nail Your Final Preparation
This is Day 1 of our three-part mini-series in Copenhagen for the World Athletics Road Running Championships. In this episode, we’re getting into everything you need to know ahead of race week.From carb loading for shorter races to tapering, race-day nerves and getting your goals right, we’re breaking down how to prepare for the big day.We’ll chat about how much you really need to change your nutrition as race day approaches, and whether you actually need to be loading up on carbs for races shorter than a marathon.We’re also joined by ASICS frontrunner Will Boyle, who shares his approach to returning to racing after injury, and why patience and trusting the training you’ve already done are so important.Plus, stick around for Rick's Riddle of the week!Supported by ASICS. 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. 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.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .
- 3 weeks ago31 min
187: Are Your Long Runs the Biggest Risk Factor for Injury?
Is the 10% rule for increasing your running mileage actually a myth? And are runners really honest with their physios about how much they’re training? This week, Andy, Sarah and Rick take a closer look at running load, injury risk, and what the research actually tells us about how much training is too much. They discuss how a key study measured running load, why your single biggest run may matter more than you think, the role of deload weeks and how to reduce your risk of injury while still making progress.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. 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.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .
- Sep 5, 202644 min
186: HIIT or Heavy Weights: What Makes You A Better Runner?
HIIT or heavy weight lifting - which one is better for runners? That’s the question we’re answering in this week’s episode of The Running Channel Podcast.Both types of training have their benefits, but which one can actually help you become a stronger, faster and more efficient runner?This week, Andy, Rick and Sarah break down HIIT and heavy weight lifting, exploring what each type of exercise does to your body, how it can impact your running, and whether one comes out on top. 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. 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.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .
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