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The Running Channel Podcast

The Running Channel Podcast

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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.The Running Channel Ltd Hygiene & Healthy Living Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • 157: The Role of Genetics in Running Performance
    Feb 14 2026

    In episode 157, Sarah, Rick and Andy delve into how much running skill comes from your genetics versus training and hard work. In another universe could Rick have made the Olympics if he'd spent less time in the hot tub or would his genetics stand in his way? How much did genetics play a role in getting Andy to two Olympic Games?

    The trio also discuss the half marathon World Record that won't count because of the lead car and whether banking time in a hilly marathon is a good strategy.

    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 .

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Wahoo KICKR RUN

    Scott Running

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    53 mins
  • 156: We Answer The Most Googled Running Questions...
    Feb 7 2026

    If you love an episode that spirals into laughter, chaos, and fiery debate, this one’s for you. Andy, Rick, and Sarah dive headfirst into the most Googled running questions, unpacking them one by one. Expect big laughs, spirited discussions and genuinely useful tips and advice - all rolled into one!

    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 .

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Wahoo KICKR RUN

    Scott Running

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    50 mins
  • 155: How To Master Treadmill Training (& the Harry Styles marathon rumour)
    Jan 31 2026

    In episode 155, Andy, Rick and Sarah break down how to master the treadmill and unlock its full benefits for training and speed. Cold weather or not, there are countless ways to make the treadmill work for you and they cover exactly how to do it in this week’s episode!

    The podcast trio also share their go to treadmill workouts, before Sarah unveils her latest theory on which marathons Harry Styles might be running this year… met with noticeably less enthusiasm from Andy and Rick.

    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 .

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Scott Running

    Wahoo KICKR RUN

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

Great running podcast - best I have found.

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

Fantastic

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

Funny & Informative

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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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Dawn

Hilariously funny banter with some science

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