The Running Channel Podcast by The Running Channel

05.04.2024

How To Run A Faster Half Marathon

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! And since lots of marathoners might be heading towards a faster half...

04.27.2024

London Marathon Weekend Debrief

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 of Sarah's marathon experience! The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each...

04.22.2024

TRC MEETS - Life After The Olympics Was Not What I Expected...

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 our guests an opportunity to tell their stories, often for the first time....

04.20.2024

The Running Channel Podcast LIVE From London Marathon!

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 ahead of Sarah taking it on with Mo! The Running Channel Podcast...

04.13.2024

Why Is A Marathon 26.2 Miles?

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 truths behind why this iconic distance exists. The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big...

04.06.2024

Why SHOULD We Be Doing Hill Training?

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 Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on...

03.30.2024

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

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 both in his professional career and since returning to running. The Running...

03.23.2024

Why Do Runners Need To Cross Train?

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 beneficial to pay attention to during your sessions. The Running Channel Podcast tackles...

03.16.2024

What Is The HARDEST Running Distance?

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 Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful...

03.09.2024

Our Favourite Track Workouts

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 what happened in the pizza mile last year... The Running Channel Podcast tackles...

03.02.2024

How To Run The Perfect Race

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 tactics and how she got on in her 10k. The Running Channel Podcast...

02.24.2024

How Do You Train For A Marathon?

In Episode 58, Andy, Rick and Sarah discuss the different approaches to marathon training and how to train for one! The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news...

02.17.2024

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

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 find out which ones will work best for you too....

02.10.2024

Rick's 5k PB Attempt Debrief

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 than he has ever run before - even after his incredible recovery journey....

02.03.2024

What Is The Best Running Distance?

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 Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and...

01.27.2024

How Much Protein Do Runners Actually Need?

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 information about protein, when to take it and how it can help...

01.20.2024

How To Stay Motivated And Stick To Your Running Goals

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 and help to improve wellbeing to keep you motivated for longer in the long...

01.13.2024

What Do You Wear To Run?

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 prepared for anything! The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each...

01.06.2024

2024 Goals - Ours and Yours!

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... The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful...

12.30.2023

Running Channel Quiz Of The Year 2023!

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 play along to see how many of the questions you can get...

12.23.2023

Do You Run On Christmas Day?

In Episode 49, Sarah, Rick and Andy talk through their own recent training progress, including Ricks very exciting news! Sarah also has some fun Christmas running facts to share... The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst...

12.16.2023

How Much Sleep Do You Need To Run?

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 sleep, sleep patterns and how it effects your body and training. They...

12.09.2023

Andy Ran His FIRST Marathon!

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 lows at different points during the race. The Running Channel Podcast tackles...

12.02.2023

We Ran 200 Miles Home For Christmas Debrief!

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 Wirral with the TRC presenter team. The trio debrief on the highs and lows...

11.25.2023

Andy’s Running A Marathon Next Week…

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 answer the question of how to make sure your tempo run isn’t really a threshold session… The...

11.18.2023

When Should You Miss A Run?

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 after a big event. They also recap their emotional weekend of 10k racing AND answer a question about...

11.11.2023

How I Ran in the Olympic Final With A Heart Condition

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 marathon AND answer your questions on how to go deeper...

11.04.2023

Our Favourite 5k Workouts

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 get you faster and grow in confidence as you build towards your goal....

10.28.2023

What Does Your First Marathon ACTUALLY Feel Like? Chicago Debrief

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 marathon. Sarah and Rick talk to Tom about his thoughts and...

10.21.2023

Tips For Training In The Winter

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 about how to combat this to help keep you to running through...

10.14.2023

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

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 run using things like habit stacking! The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful...

10.07.2023

Legal PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS for Running

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 take Rick and Sarah by surprise. The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic...

09.30.2023

We Answer The Most Googled Running Questions...

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 questions AND do some myth busting by revealing the real reason for Rick's knee...

09.23.2023

How I Trained For A Half Marathon

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 Copenhagen Half Marathon, from the preparation all the way to race day as...

09.16.2023

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

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) the unfortunate side effects of fuelling... Plus, they discuss the amount of 'stuff' you...

09.09.2023

Every You Need To Know About Running A Marathon

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 joined by a very special guest, Elite marathon runner and Puma athlete,...

09.02.2023

Sarah's First DNF

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 ourselves in running and what the real secret to running...

08.27.2023

LIVE From The World Athletics Championships In Budapest

In Episode 32, Andy, Sarah and Rick are at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, chatting to 2022 gold medalist, Jake Wightman and Irish 1500m record holder, Ciara Mageean. The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode,...

08.19.2023

Just How Fast Is A Sub 4 Minute Mile?

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 such an impressive pace. The Running Channel Podcast tackles one...

08.12.2023

Should You Run On Holiday?

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 might make you a holiday runner or a relaxer. The Running...

08.05.2023

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

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 selection process and an insight into the elite world. The Running...

07.29.2023

Everything You Need To Know About Track Running.

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 wear. Sarah also shares how going to the track has elevated her running...

07.22.2023

Is It Possible To Change Your Running Form?

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. Rick challenges Sarah to think about what problems she could fix with her running...

07.15.2023

How Much Strength Should Runners Be Doing?

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 work towards the various running goals each of them are training...

07.08.2023

Running Thoughts Vs Reality

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. The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful...

07.01.2023

The New Parkrun World Record holder!

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! Andy catches up with Andy Butchart the brand new record holder to find out...

06.24.2023

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

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 both of their birthdays this week and there are news...

06.17.2023

How To Run In The Heat.

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 Strava... The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst...

06.10.2023

Why Lucky Socks Actually DO Make You Faster According To Science

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 Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on...

06.03.2023

Can You Be “Good” At Every Running Distance?

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 running...it's not as simple as you might think... The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic...

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