The Running Channel Podcast

Sarah wraps up this three-part mini-series with a deep dive into her experience of running the Copenhagen Half Marathon, as part of the World Athletics Road Running Championships.
After a challenging training block, Sarah wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Her goal was simply to get out there, see what she could do, and enjoy the experience of racing through such an amazing city. But would all of that change as she stood on the start line?
And with Olympian Andy Baddeley pacing her, what could possibly go wrong?
Rick shares his experience of supporting Sarah from the sidelines - although he only managed to see her half as many times as he was supposed to!
The team also dive into how to effectively recover after a race, both physically and mentally, and why giving yourself time to reset is just as important as the training itself.
Supported by ASICS.
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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It’s Day 1 in Copenhagen, and Rick has a newfound respect for a very different type of race, as he recaps his experience of taking on the Mile - where he had one goal in mind: to beat Sarah’s best effort of 6 minutes and 10 seconds…
Sarah, Andy and Rick build the perfect race strategy, designed to help Sarah clock a new half marathon personal best, with Andy pacing her. Check out tomorrow's episode to hear how it all went in Sarah’s full debrief.
Between them, Andy, Rick and Sarah have taken part in countless races, giving them plenty of experience to draw on when it comes to building a race strategy that works. From pacing and fuelling to mindset, they’ll break down how to approach each element and help you plan your own race-day strategy.
Supported by ASICS.
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 Club
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 .

This is Day 1 of our three-part mini-series in Copenhagen for the World Athletics Road Running Championships. In this episode, we’re getting into everything you need to know ahead of race week.
From carb loading for shorter races to tapering, race-day nerves and getting your goals right, we’re breaking down how to prepare for the big day.
We’ll chat about how much you really need to change your nutrition as race day approaches, and whether you actually need to be loading up on carbs for races shorter than a marathon.
We’re also joined by ASICS frontrunner Will Boyle, who shares his approach to returning to racing after injury, and why patience and trusting the training you’ve already done are so important.
Plus, stick around for Rick's Riddle of the week!
Supported by ASICS.
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 Club
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 .

Is the 10% rule for increasing your running mileage actually a myth? And are runners really honest with their physios about how much they’re training?
This week, Andy, Sarah and Rick take a closer look at running load, injury risk, and what the research actually tells us about how much training is too much. They discuss how a key study measured running load, why your single biggest run may matter more than you think, the role of deload weeks and how to reduce your risk of injury while still making progress.
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 Club
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 .

HIIT or heavy weight lifting - which one is better for runners? That’s the question we’re answering in this week’s episode of The Running Channel Podcast.
Both types of training have their benefits, but which one can actually help you become a stronger, faster and more efficient runner?
This week, Andy, Rick and Sarah break down HIIT and heavy weight lifting, exploring what each type of exercise does to your body, how it can impact your running, and whether one comes out on top.
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 Club
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 .