The Running Channel Podcast

By: The Running Channel
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  • 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.
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  • 114: Food vs Gels - How To Optimise Your Long Run Fuelling
    Apr 5 2025

    Are you tuning into this podcast during a long run? Are you properly fuelling? And if so, with what? Join Andy, Rick, and Sarah as they explore the ins and outs of optimising your long run fuelling. They’ll break down the nutritional benefits of gels versus real food, what gels are actually made of, and how each option stacks up in terms of convenience. Tune in to learn how to fuel smarter and make the most of your run!

    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 club.therunningchannel.com

    For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

    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 .

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    45 mins
  • 113: Sarah's Sub 20 Minute 5k PB Attempt Debrief
    Mar 29 2025

    In episode 113, Sarah reflects on her recent attempt to break the sub-20 minute 5k barrier. She put in an incredible amount of work for this challenge, and it all came down to the final kilometre. Sarah gave it her all — her pain, determination, and grit are truly inspiring! Did she succeed? Listen to find out!

    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 club.therunningchannel.com

    For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

    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 .

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Runna

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    46 mins
  • 112: Can You Run Fasted?
    Mar 22 2025

    In this week's episode, Andy and Sarah are joined by Mo for an insightful discussion on fasting—an act of refraining from eating, and sometimes drinking, for a variety of reasons. They explore why people fast, whether for fitness, health, or motivation, and how some choose to fast for religious purposes. Mo shares his unique experience of training for the London Marathon while observing Ramadan, offering valuable perspectives on balancing both challenges.

    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 club.therunningchannel.com

    For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

    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 .

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Runna

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    49 mins

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Fantastic

Informative, thoroughly enjoyable, and an excellent format to discuss everything running related. We need more, so much more!!

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Funny & Informative

So glad I stumbled upon this podcast. What great banter and camaraderie, I have smiled though every episode. Fantastic content that flows seamlessly.

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Great running podcast - best I have found.

Great content and top quality production values.
Good mix of technical content, humour and light hearted running chat.

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Hilariously funny banter with some science

Great podcast, hi-light of my week👏 I listen to them over and over again. Very inspiring. Would love to have more than one show per week.
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