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The Running Channel Podcast

The Running Channel Podcast

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The Running Channel

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Show overview

The Running Channel Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 216 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 37 min and 46 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 28 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Running Channel.

Episodes
216
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
41 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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 [email protected].

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176: Does Foot Strike Really Matter? The Science Says Maybe Not...

Jun 27, 202634 min

175: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running

Jun 20, 202658 min

174: How To Run A Faster 5K By Running Less

Jun 13, 202646 min

173: The Running Questions Everyone Wants Answered

Jun 6, 202655 min

172: What Can We Learn from Elites & Why the Enhanced Games Failed

May 30, 202649 min

171: We Flew to Buenos Aires to Run a Relay!

May 23, 202640 min

170: How To Train For Shorter Distances After a Big Race

May 16, 202646 min

169: What Happens To Your Body After Running a Marathon?

May 9, 202650 min

168: From Start to Finish, Rick Relives the London Marathon in a Black Cab

May 2, 20261h 1m

TRC BREAKING NEWS: History Made at London Marathon 2026!

Apr 28, 202612 min

167: The Running Channel... LIVE From The London Marathon 2026!

Apr 25, 202648 min

166: Breaking 3:30 - Sarah's Rotterdam Marathon Debrief

Apr 18, 202655 min

FREE BONUS CLUB PODCAST: Joe Wicks and Daddy Pig are Running London Marathon

Apr 15, 202647 min

165: How To Reframe Negative Thoughts and Achieve Your Goals

Apr 11, 202648 min

S1 Ep 164164: Is Every Runner Under Fuelling?

Admit it... you’ve finished a long run, jumped straight on the sofa and scrolled through Strava before even thinking about food.Sarah and Rick are joined by special guest Aubrey to unpack how many grams of carbohydrates runners actually need - and why so many of us are probably under fuelling before, during and after without realising it.They dive into how fuelling advice has evolved, what recent research is telling us about carbohydrate intake and why marathon runners in particular often fall short.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.Discover Kitsch Hen biscuits HERE.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 [email protected] .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 .

Apr 4, 202649 min

S1 Ep 163163: How To Build Your Perfect Running Week

Sarah is back... and she has some bones to pick with Andy, Rick and even Producer Owen!The podcast trio break down the most effective way you can build your perfect running week. They dive into what Rate of Perceived Exertion means and how it should be used in training, how to structure workouts and sessions to get the most of out them and much more.And the team answer a question from a well known, respected Economic Journalist... who isn't Rick Kelsey.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 [email protected] .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 .

Mar 28, 202650 min

S1 Ep 162162: The Most Important Factor Runners Ignore

Running economy is a metric that's often overlooked. So what exactly is it? What does good running economy feel like? And most importantly, how can you improve yours?Andy, Rick and Sarah also recap a wild night out where Rick has a lot of explaining to do...!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 [email protected] .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 .

Mar 21, 202653 min

S1 Ep 161161: "I Was Never Going To Quit" | 100 Marathons in 100 Days Across India

Andy and Rick are joined by Hannah Cox, who completed an extraordinary challenge: running 100 marathons in 100 days across India, despite only starting running five months earlier. In this episode, Hannah shares how she pushed through intense pain, the moment her crew forced her into a clinic mid challenge and the unforgettable landscapes she experienced along the way. She also explains how strength and conditioning helped prepare her body and how she recovered day after day to keep going. Inspired by her late father, Deric Cox - born in Kolkata before moving to the UK in 1953, Hannah’s journey also became a powerful exploration of her Anglo-Indian heritage.Click here to learn more about Hannah’s challenge and support her by donating through Givestar.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 [email protected] .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 .

Mar 14, 202659 min

S1 Ep 160160: The Psychological Cost of Chasing PBs

We’re LIVE from ASICS in London, where Andy, Rick and Sarah explore the psychological toll of constantly chasing a personal best. Together, they discuss how social media and constant comparison are increasing the pressure on runners to always run faster and hit new time goals.As runners, chasing a PB can be exhilarating and motivating for us and act as a powerful way to stay focused by pushing your limits. But what happens when that drive starts to take a toll? Can it lead to inevitable burnout and anxiety?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 [email protected] .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 .

Mar 7, 202650 min

S1 Ep 159159: What’s Harder: Your First Marathon or Your Fastest Marathon?

In Episode 159, Andy, Rick, and Sarah dive into a classic runner’s debate: is it harder to complete your first marathon or to chase your fastest one? Each comes with its own unique challenges, and you only really discover which you find harder after experiencing both.Whether you’re deep into training or just starting to consider your first marathon, or a new personal best - this episode is full of practical tips, honest insights and relatable anecdotes. A must listen!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 [email protected] .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 .

Feb 28, 202652 min
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