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  • 193: Is Running a Marathon Actually an Achievement Anymore?

    October 24, 2026 · 38 min

    With marathon participation on the rise and more runners taking on ultra-marathon distances, backyard ultras and multi-day events, we ask the question - has the marathon distance become normalised? Andy, Rick and Sarah dive into a hot…

  • 192: Strides: The Key to Speed and Running Economy

    October 17, 2026 · 47 min

    In this week's episode Andy, Sarah and Rick dive into how to improve your speed and running economy with strides. They talk all about how to add them into your training, why they're important and who should be doing them. They also catch…

  • 191: Why Are People Cheating In Marathons?

    October 10, 2026 · 40 min

    In this week’s episode, Andy, Rick and Sarah dive into the seemingly growing problem of cheating in marathons. Is it becoming more common, or has it always been going on and social media is simply making it harder for cheats to get away…

  • 190: What is Running Culture Really Like Across The World?

    October 3, 2026 · 37 min

    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…

  • “I was truly humbled..." Andy’s First Trail Race Debrief (BONUS FREE EPISODE)

    October 2, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

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  • 189: How to Run Faster With Less Effort

    September 26, 2026 · 43 min

    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…

  • 188/3: Sarah Runs 1:41:53 at the Copenhagen Half Marathon... Full Debrief!

    September 21, 2026 · 34 min

    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…

  • 188/2: How to Plan and Execute the Ultimate Race Strategy

    September 20, 2026 · 44 min

    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…

  • 188/1: The Secrets to a Perfect Race Week

    September 19, 2026 · 45 min

    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…

  • 187: Are Your Long Runs the Biggest Risk Factor for Injury?

    September 12, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

  • 186: HIIT or Heavy Weights: What Makes You A Better Runner?

    September 5, 2026 · 41 min

    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…

  • 185: The Secret to Running Stronger as You Get Older

    August 29, 2026 · 35 min

    Andy, Rick and Sarah explore what happens to your body as you get older, how this can impact your running and what you can do to continue progressing and improving your performance even as you age. Andy and Rick also reflect on their own…

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About the show

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.