The Running Channel Podcast

82: Records and Running Races You'd Never Believe Existed

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You might not believe some of these running stories, but they're all true! In episode 82, the team reveal some of the most obscure running stories in ...

From 20 Stone To Running A Half Marathon..."I Feel Like Me Again" | Dr Alex George

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give ...

81: Running Myths Explained: You Should Stretch Before Every Run

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Running Channel podcast trio are back from Paris! Dynamic stretching vs static stretching - what do they mean and what are their key benefits? In ...

EP10 - Sifan Hassan Breaks The Women's Marathon Olympic Record & Looking Ahead To Los Angeles 2028

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We made it! This is day 10 of 10 Days In Paris with The Running Channel podcast. Andy, Rick, and Sarah reflect on their favourite moments from the pas...

EP9 - How Ingebrigtsen Came Back To Dominate The 5000m Final

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to day 9 of 10 Days In Paris with The Running Channel Podcast. It's not over just yet!Andy, Rick and Sarah were left in awe as GB's Georgia Be...

EP8 - Brutal Men's Marathon, Women's 10,000m, Resilience & Redemption

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to day eight of 10 Days In Paris with le canal en cours d'exécution podcast, otherwise known as The Running Channel podcast... right? [Blame ...

EP7 - No Smiles For Lyles & Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Rewrites History

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's day 7 of 10 Days In Paris with The Running Channel podcast. Andy, Rick and Sarah are approaching the home straight in this special series, bringi...

EP6 - Chaos In The Men's 5000m Heats & Proposing In Front Of 80,000 People

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to day six of 10 Days In Paris. The Running Channel podcast trio dive into their experiences of the drama and chaos of yesterday's thrilling e...

EP5 - 1500m Men's Final Upset, Laps of Honour & Women's 200m Final Dominance

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to day five of 10 Days In Paris with The Running Channel Podcast.Andy, Rick and Sarah have been catching up on what they witnessed. Andy went ...

EP4 - When Winning Gold Is Not Enough

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to day four of 10 Days In Paris with The Running Channel Podcast. Andy, Rick and Sarah are still reeling from everything they witnessed in wha...

EP3 - The Closest Men's 100m Final In History

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to day trois of 10 Days In Paris with Andy, Rick and Sarah. In day 3, Rick relives the "worst run of his life", much to the amusement of Andy ...

EP2 - Shock In The Women's 100m Final & How Elite Athletes Cope With Pressure

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to day 2 of 10 Days In Paris! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Rick, Sarah and Andy are unpacking what they’ve...

EP1 - Fastest 10,000m Ever & What Is The New Repechage System

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 10 Days In Paris! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Rick, Sarah and Andy are unpacking what they’ve witnesse...

80: Is Running Back In Fashion?

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 80, Andy, Rick, and Sarah ask: is running the new chic? They explore the evolution of running fashion and how the culture has changed over ...

I Started Running Because I Hated My Body...Now I Love It | Emily Clarkson

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give ...

79: Do Runners Fall In Love With Runners?

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 79, love is in the air as Sarah, Rick, and Andy explore the question: do runners fall in love with other runners? Join us as we share heart...

78: Running Myths Explained: Running Is Bad For Your Knees

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 78, Sarah Hart-knee, Andy Baddel-knee, and Rick Kels-knee - work together in perfect harmo-knee. Can you guess the theme of this week's ep...

77: How Do You Measure Success In Running?

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, the TRC Podcast trio share heartfelt stories and insights on what success means to them and how it's evolved throughout their ...

From 10M Records and 7 Number Ones to Marathon Running Obsession | Harry Judd

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give ...

76: How Did Runners Measure Distance And Time Before Smart Watches?

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do we take our running watches for granted? How did runners measure distance and time before the introduction of the smart watch? The Running Channel ...

75: How To Run A Fast 5k

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 75 (yes, definitely 75. Not 76...oops!), The Running Channel podcast trio delve into the ingredients needed to run a fast 5k, and Andy is i...

74: Do You Need To Plan Every Run?

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 74, Andy, Rick and Sarah discuss whether every run needs to be planned or have a specific purpose. And one of The Running Channel's podcast...

From Being Paralysed To Running A World Record At London Marathon! | Ant Bryan

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give ...

73: How Can Running Change Your Life?

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 73, Andy, Rick and Sarah open up about how running has changed their lives and what their life might look like without it. Rick has some ex...

72: How To Deal With Pressure In Running

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 72, Andy, Rick and Sarah are reunited in the studio to share their individual stories about how they deal with pressure in running. Find ou...

71: James' 100 Miler Update

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 71, Andy and Sarah are reunited but without Rick! This week, they are joined by TRC's very own James Dunn who has come along to give us an...

The First Ever Female Finisher of The Barkley Marathons...But What's Next? | Jasmin Paris

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give ...

70: I'm A Runner, Of Course I...

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 70, Andy, Rick and Sarah go through their favourite running traits. They use the prompt "I'm A Runner, Of Course I..." to share their thou...

69: I Ran A 10k PB! | Jess' 10k Debrief

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 69, Rick and Andy have a special guest on the show to replace Sarah. Jess from The Running Channel goes through her 10k PB attempt out in B...

Running A World Record Marathon With A Hole In My Stomach | Adele Roberts

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give ...

68: How To Run A Faster Half Marathon

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 68, with lots of people at risk of going into the post race blues... many have stared booking in a race to work towards, including Sarah! A...

67: London Marathon Weekend Debrief

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a whirlwind London marathon weekend, episode 67 is a round up reflection of all the best moments from Andy, Rick and Sarah, including a debrief ...

Life After The Olympics Was Not What I Expected... | Colin Jackson

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give ...

66: The Running Channel Podcast LIVE From London Marathon!

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 66, we are LIVE from our very own Running Channel pop up shop 'Mile 27' where Sarah, Rick and Andy chat through all things London marathon ...

65: Why Is A Marathon 26.2 Miles?

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why a marathon is 26.2 miles? It might not be what you thought… in episode 65 Andy, Rick and Sarah delve into the myths and truth...

64: Why SHOULD We Be Doing Hill Training?

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 64, Andy, Rick and Sarah talk through the dreaded hill sessions and why you should be adding these into your training.The Running Channel P...

63: How Does It Feel to Run A One Kilometre Time Trial?

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 63, Sarah and Rick talk to Andy about how it felt to compete in his first time trial since retirement, and how nerves have affected him bot...

62: Why Do Runners Need To Cross Train?

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 62, Andy chats through some of the benefits of cross training with Sarah and Rick. Plus they discuss using other data that could be benefic...

61: What Is The HARDEST Running Distance?

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 61, Andy, Sarah and Rick each fight their corner on which running distance they think is the hardest. But do you agree with any of them?The...

60: Our Favourite Track Workouts

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 60, Andy and Sarah chat through their favourite track workouts whilst Rick enjoys a shot of ginger. Plus the trio try to get the bottom of ...

59: How To Run The Perfect Race

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 59, Andy and Rick discuss with Sarah how to run a perfect race, including Sarah's experience on the weekend where she talks through her tac...

58: How Do You Train For A Marathon?

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 58, Andy, Rick and Sarah discuss the different approaches to marathon training and how to train for one!The Running Channel Podcast  t...

57: What's The Best Stat To Use On A Running Watch During A Run?

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 57, Andy, Rick and Sarah go through the watch stats they find most useful when they're out on a run and give a helpful insight into how to ...

56: Rick's 5k PB Attempt Debrief

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 56, co-hosts Andy and Sarah, alongside Rick who's pushing a few buttons (but not too many!) talk about Rick's attempt to run a 5k faster th...

55: What Is The Best Running Distance?

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 55, Andy, Sarah and Rick fight it out over which is the best running distance - with some extremely different opinions between the 3.The Ru...

54: How Much Protein Do Runners Actually Need?

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 54, Sarah, Rick and Andy are back from a busy weekend at the National Running Show with some exciting news! Plus they go through some key i...

53: How To Stay Motivated And Stick To Your Running Goals

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 53, Andy, Rick and Sarah chat through what helps them in training towards their goals. Plus, they discuss setting goals that are realistic...

52: What Do You Wear To Run?

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 52, Andy, Rick and Sarah talk about all the handy kit they find useful for wearing out on their runs and share their secrets to being prepa...

51: 2024 Goals - Ours and Yours!

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 51 we see the return of the amazing trio Andy, Rick and Sarah as they discuss each of their very exciting goals and aspirations for 2024......

50: Running Channel Quiz Of The Year 2023!

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 50, Quiz Master Rick sees Andy and Sarah head to head with a mixture of general running and The Running Channel questions so listen in and ...

49: Do You Run On Christmas Day?

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 49, Sarah, Rick and Andy talk through their own recent training progress, including Ricks very exciting news! Sarah also has some fun Chris...

48: How Much Sleep Do You Need To Run?

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 48, Andy, Rick and Sarah are back on home turf after a busy few episodes away. The trio chat through some of the important pointers on slee...

47: Andy Ran His FIRST Marathon!

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 47, Rick and Sarah chat to Andy live from Valencia straight off the back of his very first marathon! Andy goes through the highs and the lo...

46: We Ran 200 Miles Home For Christmas Debrief!

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 46, a slightly delirious Andy, Rick and Sarah roll straight in from finishing their amazing feat of running over 360km from London to The W...

45: Andy’s Running A Marathon Next Week…

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 45, Sarah and Rick give Andy a pep talk ahead of his first marathon. There’s a lot of debate about arm warmers PLUS the team an...

44: When Should You Miss A Run?

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 44, Andy, Rick and Sarah discuss when it’s best to not run, whether that’s because of injury, illness or returning to running...

43: How I Ran in the Olympic Final With A Heart Condition

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 43, Andy talks Sarah and Rick through how he managed to run in the Olympic final with a heart condition. PLUS the team debrief on New York...

42: Our Favourite 5k Workouts

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 42, Sarah and Rick welcome back Andy from his holiday to discuss some of their favourite sessions when training for a 5k, including ones to...

41: What Does Your First Marathon ACTUALLY Feel Like? Chicago Debrief

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 41, while Andy is on holiday Rick and Sarah are joined by TRC's very own videographer Tom to debrief on his experience taking on his first...

40: Tips For Training In The Winter

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 40, as the days grow colder and darker, motivation to run can become that little bit harder. Andy and Sarah have lots to discuss with Rick ...

39: Easy Ways To Boost Running Motivation - Habit Stacking, Rewards and Community Support

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 39, Sarah, Andy and Rick discuss Sarah's Chicago marathon experience, Andy's latest marathon training and tackle how to stay motivated to r...

38: Legal PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS for Running

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 38, Andy chats through what's out there in the world of legal performance enhancers and what they do to improve performance, some of which ...

37: We Answer The Most Googled Running Questions...

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 37, Andy and Rick are reunited with Sarah as she returns from her holiday. The trio delve into answering people's most googled running que...

36: How I Trained For A Half Marathon

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 36, Andy and Rick are joined by a special guest and much loved presenter on The Running Channel, Mo. Mo talks through his experience of Cop...

35: What No One Told Us Before We Started Running...

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 35, Andy, Sarah and Rick talk about all the things that no one tells you before you started running, including (to Rick's disappointment) ...

34: Every You Need To Know About Running A Marathon

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 34, Sarah, Andy and Rick are live at the Puma Run Club to talk through everything you need to know about running a marathon. They're joine...

33: Sarah's First DNF

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 33, Sarah opens up about the first time she entered a race and Did Not Finish. Andy and Rick discuss with Sarah what pressures we put on o...

32: LIVE From The World Athletics Championships In Budapest

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 32, Andy, Sarah and Rick are at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, chatting to 2022 gold medalist, Jake Wightman and Irish 150...

31: Just How Fast Is A Sub 4 Minute Mile?

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 31, Andy, Sarah and Rick talk about the notorious 4 minute mile including Andy's time at his peak performance and what it takes to get to ...

30: Should You Run On Holiday?

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 30, Andy is reunited with Sarah and Rick after some time off which leads to a debate about running on holiday and how your personality type...

29: What Does Running A 2:29 Marathon ACTUALLY Feel Like?!

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 29, while Andy is away, Rick and Sarah are joined by a very special guest. Phily Bowden chats through how she got into running, the select...

28: Everything You Need To Know About Track Running.

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 28, Andy talks Rick and Sarah through everything about track running from track etiquette to benefits of of the track to what shoes to wea...

27: Is It Possible To Change Your Running Form?

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 27, Andy and Sarah talk all things running form related; from how your form changes when running, to whether it's something you can improve...

26: How Much Strength Should Runners Be Doing?

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 26 , Andy and Sarah discuss with Rick the struggles of strength training, how important it is and how much they find they need to do to wor...

25: Running Thoughts Vs Reality

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 25, Andy, Sarah and Rick discuss all of their thoughts and expectations when running and how these differ to the reality of the situation....

24: The New Parkrun World Record holder!

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 24, after 11 years the Men's parkrun World Record has finally been broken - Andy is devastated and Sarah and Rick aren't very supportive! A...

23: How Quickly Do Running Shoes Wear Out And How Can You Tell?

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 23 Andy and Sarah try to work out how long a pair of running shoes should last and if running faster makes them wear out faster. It's also ...

22: How To Run In The Heat

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 22, Sarah and Andy, with the help of Rick, go through everything you need to know about running in the heat, PLUS Andy has been busy on Str...

21: Why Lucky Socks Actually DO Make You Faster According To Science

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 21, Sarah and Andy delve into running superstitions and use science to prove whether wearing lucky socks really can make you faster...The R...

20: Can You Be “Good” At Every Running Distance?

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 20, Sarah and Andy discuss whether you can be good at EVERY distance, plus Andy goes through how a professional athlete retires from runnin...

19: Should You Change Your Running Cadence?

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 19, Sarah and Andy answer the question of should you change your running cadence? You might not have heard of cadence or you might want to ...

18: Running & Heart Rate Explained!

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 18, Sarah and Andy tackle everything you need to know about heart rate. Lots of us have a watch or device that can measure heart rate whils...

17: Running A Sub 3 Hour Marathon - Featuring A Special Guest!

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 17, Sarah and Andy are joined by Mo from The Running Channel fresh off the back of his HUGE marathon PB! They get to find out what went int...

16: The Best 5k Workouts & Just How Fast Is Mark Zuckerberg?

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 16, Sarah and Andy are giving you their best training sessions to help you improve your 5k, regardless of whether you're a beginner or a se...

15: Our First Ever LIVE Podcast - Answering All your running questions!

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 15 Andy, Sarah and Rick are LIVE from The Running Channel's first-ever pop-up cafe at the London Marathon. Following a quick group run alon...

14: Why Sarah Ran A Marathon On Her Own

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 14 Andy and Sarah are just back from Boston having taken on two very different challenges and there's also some big running channel news! T...

13: Boston and London Marathon special

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 13 Andy and Sarah are excited because it's that time of year again - Boston and London Marathons are upon us! The Running Channel Podcast&n...

12: How To Cope With Mentally Tough Miles!

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 12 Sarah and Andy take a look at how they both stay motivated and their different ways of coping with mentally tough miles. The Running Cha...

11: Key Sessions For A Faster Half Marathon

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 11 Andy and Sarah are talking about key runs and sessions for a half marathon. There's also some chat about famous DJs, LSD and EPO... The ...

10: How To Set Running Goals For Motivation

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 10, Andy and Sarah take a look at how to set running goals for increased motivation, including how Andy's goalposts constantly moved during...

9: Are You A Runner Or A Jogger?

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 9, Sarah and Andy tackle a controversial question - are you a runner or a jogger? Is there a distinction, and are there actually any criter...

8: Should You Pause Your Watch?!

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 8, Sarah and Andy answer the age-old question faced by runners - should you pause your watch on your runs? There's a big split in The Runni...

7: Sarah’s Osaka Marathon PB

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 7, Sarah is coming to you live from Osaka in Japan, hours after finishing the marathon! She gives Andy and Rick a full and unfiltered debri...

6: Our Favourite 10k Workouts And The Best (And Worst) Cities In The World To Run In

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 6, Sarah is just days away from Osaka marathon and Andy and Sarah talk about their favourite 10k running workouts (which will help with mar...

5: Do Supershoes Work For Everyone And How Andy Ran So Hard He Tasted Blood

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 5, Andy and Sarah have just got back from an exciting training camp, Sarah is gearing up (or tapering down) for Osaka marathon and they tal...

4: Hands Up If You're Training For A Marathon And Is Andy Finally Going To Do One?

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 4, Andy and Sarah talk through some marathon training tips including what Sarah remembers from her very first venture over training for 26....

3: How Much Do Pro Runners Earn And Are You Addicted To Running?

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 3, Sarah asks Andy how much professional runners earn from their sport - will it be more or less than you think?The Running Channel Podcast...

2: Running Paces Explained And Why Sarah Runs Too Fast

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 2, Andy and Sarah talk about all the different running paces, what they mean and how hard they should feel. They also cover the latest runn...

Trailer

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sarah (amateur runner), Andy (former pro runner) and Rick (recovering injured runner) for a friendly, jargon-free chat all about running - the pe...

How to run a faster 5K and why nobody gives a sh*t about the Olympics

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's our first episode! Andy and Sarah discuss tips on how to run a faster 5K and Andy explains that, much to his annoyance, nobody gives a sh*t about...