The Running Channel Podcast

193: Is Running a Marathon Actually an Achievement Anymore?

With marathon participation on the rise and more runners taking on ultra-marathon distances, backyard ultras and multi-day events, we ask the question - has the marathon

192: Strides: The Key to Speed and Running Economy

In this week's episode Andy, Sarah and Rick dive into how to improve your speed and running economy with strides. They talk all about how to add them into your training,

191: Why Are People Cheating In Marathons?

In this week’s episode, Andy, Rick and Sarah dive into the seemingly growing problem of cheating in marathons. Is it becoming more common, or has it always been going on

190: What is Running Culture Really Like Across The World?

In this week's episode, Rick recaps his trip to Los Angeles for the On Squad Race; we hear all about Sarah's hen do antics and Andy's expedition on the trails. And we d

“I was truly humbled..." Andy’s First Trail Race Debrief (BONUS FREE EPISODE)

Andy shares a full debrief after his first-ever trail race, the 2 Valleys Trail Race, over the weekend. 22km with over 400m of elevation meant Andy stepped completely ou

189: How to Run Faster With Less Effort

Both Sarah and Rick ran their respective half marathon and one-mile races in Copenhagen, spending most of their races in Zone 4. They take a look at what they could work

188/3: Sarah Runs 1:41:53 at the Copenhagen Half Marathon... Full Debrief!

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 Champ

188/2: How to Plan and Execute the Ultimate Race Strategy

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

188/1: The Secrets to a Perfect Race Week

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 k

187: Are Your Long Runs the Biggest Risk Factor for Injury?

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,

186: HIIT or Heavy Weights: What Makes You A Better Runner?

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

185: The Secret to Running Stronger as You Get Older

Andy, Rick and Sarah explore what happens to your body as you get older, how this can impact your running and what you can do to continue progressing and improving your p

184: Fuelling Has Become Too Complicated. Here’s What Actually Matters

This week, Andy and Rick are joined by Jonah Rosner, who became one of the youngest sport scientists in NFL history at just 25. They explore how sports fuelling and supp

183: Is Athletics A Dying Sport? (And Can We Save It)

Following Josh Kerr’s comments that the prize money for breaking the One Mile World Record was “ridiculous” and “appalling”, we take a closer look at the state of athleti

182: Are Trail Runners Happier Than Road Runners?

In episode 182, Sarah and Rick are joined by Jess Best, a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Westminster who explores the psychological transformation that takes pl

181: The Science Behind Cross-Training: Does It Make You a Better Runner?

In this week's episode, we debrief on Josh Kerr's mile world record and talk all about how cross-training can improve your running. Whether you're coming back from an in

180: Are Runners Addicted To Racing?

In episode 180, join Andy, Sarah and Tom as they answer the question: Are Runners Addicted To Racing? They cover why racing is important and how to make sure you're not o

What It Really Takes To Break A World Record | Josh Kerr Full Interview

Josh Kerr wants to run a marathon?! We got the chance to sit down with the new mile WORLD RECORD holder Josh Kerr and quiz him about all things running. Andy has never be

TRC BREAKING NEWS: Josh Kerr Smashes the Mile World Record

WOW! History was made at the London Diamond League as Josh Kerr ran a mind-blowing 3:42.66 to break the men's mile world record, a mark that had stood since 1999, when Hi

179: Everything Runners Get Wrong About Heart Rate

In this week's episode, Andy, Sarah, and Rick are live from the PUMA store on Oxford Street as they help you to understand running and heart rate. They are also joined by