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 (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs. For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com.
Episodes
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 Final and in disbelief as the heavens opened and rain caused an exciting and dramatic end to the Athletics World Championships here in Tokyo.
The US team dominated the evening in both the relay events and Men's 1500m - taking their medal tally to a total of 26 across all disciplines. Bo...
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, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home!
Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon went head-to-head in a thrilling Women’s 5000m final, while Team GB added a bronze to their me...
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, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home!
Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt’s run of four straight world titles in the men’s 200m, clocking 19.52 – the fourth-fastest winning ...
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, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home!
Four years after making history in the hurdles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a championship record of 47.78 to win the women’s 4...
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, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home!
WOW! What an incredible evening of athletics. Andy, Rick, and Sarah watched on in anticipation as three Brits lined up for the Me...
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, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home!
Day 4 of the World Athletics Championships was all about domination: Faith Kipyegon claimed her fourth 1500m world title, Sydney ...
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 the World Athletics Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team.
Mondo Duplantis stunned a sold-out stadium by claiming his third consecutive outdoor World Championships gold and setting his 14th world record in the pole vault. Meanwhile, Cole Hocker (w...
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 the World Athletics Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights you'd never see on the TV.
It was an action-packed day of athletics, featuring what might be the closest finish in marathon history, as Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu edged out Amanal Petros to take Gold. In ...
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 Athletics Championships - every day for the next nine days, right here in Tokyo.
The first 24 hours did not disappoint: the team witnessed Jakob Ingebrigtsen crash out in the 1500m heats, the Women’s marathon closed with a dramatic sprint finish inside the stadium, and Rick is in complete...
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 challenge to complete 42 marathons this year in memory of her brother, Eddie. They explore how the joy of running can bring people together and serve as a powerful tool for navigating grief and mental health struggles.
The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode...
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 expect at your autumn marathon training. From training tips to race day tricks, we've got you covered!
Rick learns what VO2 max is as he tests out the brand new Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, Sarah recaps an epic week at UTMB, and Andy shares his nerves and excitement ahead of starting his maratho...
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 should feel, and why they benefit your overall training. Plus, we’ve got an exclusive snippet from Sarah, who's in Chamonix covering the UTMB!
The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the runni...
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 explore how athletes dope, why they do it, major historical controversies and ask the burning question: will doping ever be eradicated from the sport?
In the latest edition of Rick's Challenge, he puts the brand new Insta360 GO Ultra camera to the test. Find out more about the Insta360 GO ...
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 personal preference - for some, running shoes are the first thing packed; for others, they're swapped out for sandals! In this week’s episode, the team explores how to strike a balance between enjoying a relaxing holiday and keeping up with training.
Rick’s Challenge sees him testing out a...
Caffeine is the most researched and widely used psychoactive substance in the world — but how much do you really know about it? This week, nutritionist Siân Seccombe joins Sarah and Rick for a deep dive into how caffeine affects your body and performance.
They explore questions like:
- How much caffeine should you actually consume?
- When’s the best time to take it for peak performance?
- Is it safe to use regularly?
- And did you know diff...
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 make you faster? As expected, opinions are divided on the podcast - and this discussion might just spark some friction in households, friendships, and running partnerships around the world! So, let us know: do you think running with someone can make you faster?
The Running Channel Podca...
In this week's episode, Sarah and Rick speak with sports psychologist Dr. Josie Perry about the common mental barriers runners face - from comparing ourselves to others, to making the leap between distances, and learning how to use race-day nerves to our advantage.
To learn more about the psychology of running, you can follow Dr. Josie Perry on Instagram: @josephineperry76, and explore her latest work here: https://www.sequoia-books...
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Andy and Sarah joined Rick at his local 5k Parkrun over the weekend - but what Rick didn’t know is there was a surprise waiting for him… a Ford mobile sauna van. Yes, that’s right.
The team go on to pick out three types of worko...
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Running a marathon has long been considered the holy grail of distance running. A monumental challenge that people take on for all sorts of reasons, from getting fitter and pushing personal limits to raising money for charity.
T...
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This week’s episode dives into speeds and distances that will truly blow your mind.
After Faith Kipyegon's thrilling attempt to become the first woman in history to run a sub-4-minute mile, the team found themselves asking: just ...
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