The Running Channel Podcast

128: Are Too Many People Running Marathons?


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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.

Today, participation is at an all-time high, with some of the world’s biggest marathons seeing record-breaking numbers of ballot entries. So what’s behind this surge? Why are so many people choosing to run marathons, and how is this boom shaping the broader running world?

In this episode, Andy, Rick, and Sarah dive into a lively debate: has marathon running become too popular and are too many people running them?

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.

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