The Running Channel Podcast
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The Running Channel Podcast
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 (rec...
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151: Here's What People Are Getting Wrong With Marathons
In episode 151 we're talking about marathons! Rick has started thinking about marathon training (finally) and it's time to tell him what not to do and...
150: The Big Running Quiz Of The Year 2025
In episode 150 it's quiz time!! Do you rate your running knowledge? Well put it to the test and see how you fair against Andy, Rick and Sarah. The tri...
149: How Adding in 1 Run Transformed My Running Fitness
In episode 149 Rick, Sarah and Tom dive into how adding another run could mean big things for your running and how it's given Tom the motivation he wa...
148: 'My Body Was At Its Limit - I Was Broken' Valencia 2025 Debrief
Andy gives a full debrief just hours after running the Valencia Marathon, where he was aiming to break 2 hours 50 minutes. He dives into his training...
147: Should You Always Train with a Running Watch?
Have you ever run without a running watch? Does it count if it's not on Strava? Well, there may be some hidden benefits to training without a watch th...
146: "He Will Do Something Special" - Andy's Running Valencia
In episode 146, Andy and Sarah are joined by Andy’s running coach and best friend Andy Hobdell. Andy H has guided Andy B throughout his professional c...
145: Has Trail Running Taken Over?
Is there a trail running boom happening within a running boom? Why are more runners hitting the trails than seemingly ever before? Well.. Andy, Sarah...
144: What Supplements Are Runners Taking And Why?
Runners often turn to supplements to help meet the demands of training, recovery and peak performance. In this episode, we unpack how supplements can...
143: "This Nearly Made Me Quit Running"
This week, Andy, Sarah, and Rick explore how comparing yourself to others can shape and sometimes sabotage your performance. Andy reflects on how com...
142: Sarah Ran A Marathon In A Mine & Tom's Terrified About His First Ultra
Sarah’s just returned from Sweden, where she ran a marathon 1,300 meters underground - yes... UNDERGROUND! Wearing a hard hat and head torch, and bare...
141: How Does Breathing Affect Your Running?
After Rick’s tirade last week about a fellow Parkrunner’s heavy breathing, the team are back to explore the science behind how breathing affects your...
BONUS CLUB CONTENT: Unfiltered Opinions on Running’s Biggest Trends
Every week, we publish an exclusive bonus episode of The Running Channel Club Podcast, giving you access to more running science, unfiltered banter an...
140: Are We In The Middle of a Running BOOM?
In 2025, is running bigger than ever? Andy, Rick and Sarah explore the possible causes as to why running is so popular. From health trends and mental...
Discover Rick's Everyday Escape
ASICS has launched its Everyday Escape campaign in support of World Mental Health Day, encouraging people around the world to take a 15-minute movemen...
Discover Sarah's Everyday Escape
ASICS has launched its Everyday Escape campaign in support of World Mental Health Day, encouraging people around the world to take a 15-minute movemen...
Discover Andy's Everyday Escape
ASICS has launched its Everyday Escape campaign in support of World Mental Health Day, encouraging people around the world to take a 15-minute movemen...
139: Key Strength and Conditioning Tips For Marathon Training
In episode 139, Andy and Rick are joined by The Running Channel's Anna Harding to discuss the importance of strength and conditioning for runners, how...
138: How To Stay Motivated in Running
Andy, Rick, and Sarah are BACK from Tokyo!
It’s no secret that everyday life - from work stress to fatigue, can drain your motivation to run. Ma...
EP9: Records, Rain and the Curtain all Fall on Final Day of the World Championships
In the final episode in our 10 Days in Tokyo series - Andy, Rick and Sarah were left speechless in the Women's 800m Final, in awe at the Men's 5000m F...
EP8: First-Ever Shared Medal in the Heptathlon & Sarah Orders Chips at a Sushi Bar
It's Day 8 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast...
EP7: Lyles & Hunt Shine in the 200m Finals & Rick Legs It at a Tokyo Parkrun
It's Day 7 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast...
EP6: Keely Hodgkinson in Cruise Control & Andy's Run With Japanese Celeb
It's Day 6 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast...
EP5: Underdog Glory in the Men's 1500m & We Made Chopsticks
It's Day 5 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast...
EP4: Faith Kipyegon Dominates the 1500m & Rick Makes Matcha
It's Day 4 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast...
EP3: Heroic Pole Vault WR, DQ for “jostling” & Rick’s Anime Fascination
Welcome to Day 3 of 10 Days in Tokyo! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from t...
EP2: Closest Finish In Marathon History and Sarah Gets Lost Inside The Stadium
Welcome to Day 2 of 10 Days in Tokyo! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from t...
EP1: Shock Exits & Marathon Sprint Finish - BTS at Tokyo World Championships
Welcome to 10 Days in Tokyo with The Running Channel podcast, as Andy, Rick, and Sarah bring you exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the World Ath...
137: Running Through Joy, Grief and Everything In Between
In episode 137, Rick and Sarah are joined by Presenter Jess to recap her incredible achievement of running 8 marathons in 8 days, part of her broader...
136: What To Expect At Your Autumn Marathon
Andy, Rick, and Sarah host this week's episode at Garmin's HQ in Southampton, UK, in front of a live audience as they dive into exactly what you can e...
135: Training Cycles Explained – Base, Build, Peak, Taper…
Andy, Rick, and Tom dive into some running jargon and break down the different types of training cycles... what they mean, how to do them, how they sh...
134: Performance vs Integrity: The Doping Debate
In this week's episode, we're joined by The Guardian's Chief Sports Reporter, Sean Ingle, for a deep dive into doping in the world of running. We expl...
133: Run or Rest? The Holiday Dilemma for Runners
The Running Channel podcast trio are reunited once again as they dive into the classic holiday dilemma: to run or to rest? Everyone has their own pers...
132: The Truth About Caffeine: Performance, Dosage & Timing
Caffeine is the most researched and widely used psychoactive substance in the world — but how much do you really know about it? This week, nutritionis...
131: Does Running With Someone Make You Faster?
Rick and Sarah are joined this week by The Running Channel’s own Tom Dunn as they dive into a hotly debated topic: can running with someone actually m...
130: We Ask A Psychologist Your Running Questions
In this week's episode, Sarah and Rick speak with sports psychologist Dr. Josie Perry about the common mental barriers runners face - from comparing o...
129: These Workouts Will Make You A Faster Runner
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128: Are Too Many People Running Marathons?
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127: How Hard Is It To Run A 4 Minute Mile?
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126: Are You Wearing The Wrong Running Shoes?
Rick’s Challenge review might just change your mind about running in the heat. If Rick can use the CORE 2 Thermo Sensor and feel the benefits - anyone...
125: What Age Do You Peak as a Runner?
Can you peak as a runner? It’s the age-old question… Andy, Rick, and Sarah cover a variety of running distances and explore the age at which you're mo...