The Running Channel Podcast

163: How To Build Your Perfect Running Week

Sarah is back... and she has some bones to pick with Andy, Rick and even Producer Owen! The podcast trio break down the most effective way you can build your perfect running week. They dive into what Rate of Perceived Exertion means and how it should be used in training, how to structure workouts and sessions to get the most of out them and much more. And the team answer a question from a well known, respected Economic Journalist... who isn't Rick Kelsey. 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 [https://club.therunningchannel.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Descriptions&utm_campaign=TRC_Club_Promotion&utm_content=button_link] 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 .

162: The Most Important Factor Runners Ignore

Running economy is a metric that's often overlooked. So what exactly is it? What does good running economy feel like? And most importantly, how can you improve yours? Andy, Rick and Sarah also recap a wild night out where Rick has a lot of explaining to do...! 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 [https://club.therunningchannel.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Descriptions&utm_campaign=TRC_Club_Promotion&utm_content=button_link] 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 .

161: "I Was Never Going To Quit" | 100 Marathons in 100 Days Across India

Andy and Rick are joined by Hannah Cox, who completed an extraordinary challenge: running 100 marathons in 100 days across India, despite only starting running five months earlier. In this episode, Hannah shares how she pushed through intense pain, the moment her crew forced her into a clinic mid challenge and the unforgettable landscapes she experienced along the way. She also explains how strength and conditioning helped prepare her body and how she recovered day after day to keep going. Inspired by her late father, Deric Cox - born in Kolkata before moving to the UK in 1953, Hannah’s journey also became a powerful exploration of her Anglo-Indian heritage. Click here [https://givestar.io/gs/project-salt-run] to learn more about Hannah’s challenge and support her by donating through Givestar. 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 [https://club.therunningchannel.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Descriptions&utm_campaign=TRC_Club_Promotion&utm_content=button_link] 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 .

160: The Psychological Cost of Chasing PBs

We’re LIVE from ASICS in London, where Andy, Rick and Sarah explore the psychological toll of constantly chasing a personal best. Together, they discuss how social media and constant comparison are increasing the pressure on runners to always run faster and hit new time goals. As runners, chasing a PB can be exhilarating and motivating for us and act as a powerful way to stay focused by pushing your limits. But what happens when that drive starts to take a toll? Can it lead to inevitable burnout and anxiety? 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 [https://club.therunningchannel.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Descriptions&utm_campaign=TRC_Club_Promotion&utm_content=button_link] 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 .

159: What’s Harder: Your First Marathon or Your Fastest Marathon?

In Episode 159, Andy, Rick, and Sarah dive into a classic runner’s debate: is it harder to complete your first marathon or to chase your fastest one? Each comes with its own unique challenges, and you only really discover which you find harder after experiencing both. Whether you’re deep into training or just starting to consider your first marathon, or a new personal best - this episode is full of practical tips, honest insights and relatable anecdotes. A must listen! 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 [https://club.therunningchannel.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Descriptions&utm_campaign=TRC_Club_Promotion&utm_content=button_link] 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 .