The Running Channel Podcast

It's Day 6 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home! Four years after making history in the hurdles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a championship r...

It's Day 5 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home! WOW! What an incredible evening of athletics. Andy, Rick, and Sarah watched on in anticipation...

It's Day 4 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home! Day 4 of the World Athletics Championships was all about domination: Faith Kipyegon claimed he...

Welcome to Day 3 of 10 Days in Tokyo ! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the World Athletics Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team. Mondo Duplantis stunned a sold-out stadium by claiming his third consecutive outdoor World Championships gold and setting his 14th world record in the...

Welcome to Day 2 of 10 Days in Tokyo ! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the World Athletics Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights you'd never see on the TV. It was an action-packed day of athletics, featuring what might be the closest finish in marathon history, as Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu edge...

Welcome to 10 Days in Tokyo with The Running Channel podcast, as Andy, Rick, and Sarah bring you exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the World Athletics Championships - every day for the next nine days, right here in Tokyo. The first 24 hours did not disappoint: the team witnessed Jakob Ingebrigtsen crash out in the 1500m heats, the Women’s marathon closed with a dramatic sprint finish inside...

In episode 137, Rick and Sarah are joined by Presenter Jess to recap her incredible achievement of running 8 marathons in 8 days, part of her broader challenge to complete 42 marathons this year in memory of her brother, Eddie. They explore how the joy of running can bring people together and serve as a powerful tool for navigating grief and mental health struggles. The Running Channel Podcast&nbs...

Andy, Rick, and Sarah host this week's episode at Garmin's HQ in Southampton, UK, in front of a live audience as they dive into exactly what you can expect at your autumn marathon training. From training tips to race day tricks, we've got you covered! Rick learns what VO2 max is as he tests out the brand new Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, Sarah recaps an epic week at UTMB, and Andy shares his nerves and exci...

Andy, Rick, and Tom dive into some running jargon and break down the different types of training cycles... what they mean, how to do them, how they should feel, and why they benefit your overall training. Plus, we’ve got an exclusive snippet from Sarah, who's in Chamonix covering the UTMB! The Running Channel Podcast  tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted...

In this week's episode, we're joined by The Guardian's Chief Sports Reporter, Sean Ingle, for a deep dive into doping in the world of running. We explore how athletes dope, why they do it, major historical controversies and ask the burning question: will doping ever be eradicated from the sport? In the latest edition of Rick's Challenge, he puts the brand new Insta360 GO Ultra camera to the test....

The Running Channel podcast trio are reunited once again as they dive into the classic holiday dilemma: to run or to rest? Everyone has their own personal preference - for some, running shoes are the first thing packed; for others, they're swapped out for sandals! In this week’s episode, the team explores how to strike a balance between enjoying a relaxing holiday and keeping up with training. Ric...

Caffeine is the most researched and widely used psychoactive substance in the world — but how much do you really know about it? This week, nutritionist Siân Seccombe joins Sarah and Rick for a deep dive into how caffeine affects your body and performance. They explore questions like: How much caffeine should you actually consume? When’s the best time to take it for peak performance? Is it safe to...

Rick and Sarah are joined this week by The Running Channel’s own Tom Dunn as they dive into a hotly debated topic: can running with someone actually make you faster? As expected, opinions are divided on the podcast - and this discussion might just spark some friction in households, friendships, and running partnerships around the world! So, let us know: do you think running with someone can make y...

In this week's episode, Sarah and Rick speak with sports psychologist Dr. Josie Perry about the common mental barriers runners face - from comparing ourselves to others, to making the leap between distances, and learning how to use race-day nerves to our advantage. To learn more about the psychology of running, you can follow Dr. Josie Perry on Instagram: @josephineperry76, and explore her latest...

*Vote for us (your favourite podcast) in this year’s British Podcast Awards! Just type in "The Running Channel" when you vote. Voting closes on the 8th September. https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting * Andy and Sarah joined Rick at his local 5k Parkrun over the weekend - but what Rick didn’t know is there was a surprise waiting for him… a Ford mobile sauna van. Yes, that’s right. The team g...

*Vote for us (your favourite podcast) in this year’s British Podcast Awards! Just type in "The Running Channel" when you vote. Voting closes on the 8th September. https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting* Running a marathon has long been considered the holy grail of distance running. A monumental challenge that people take on for all sorts of reasons, from getting fitter and pushing personal li...

*Vote for us (your favourite podcast) in this year’s British Podcast Awards! Just type in "The Running Channel" when you vote. Voting closes on the 8th September. https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting* This week’s episode dives into speeds and distances that will truly blow your mind. After Faith Kipyegon's thrilling attempt to become the first woman in history to run a sub-4-minute mile, th...

Rick’s Challenge review might just change your mind about running in the heat. If Rick can use the CORE 2 Thermo Sensor and feel the benefits - anyone can! To learn how the sensor monitors your core temperature and how heat training can boost your running performance, no matter your ability, click here: https://corebodytemp.com/ Ever really thought about how your running shoes and socks should fit...

Can you peak as a runner? It’s the age-old question… Andy, Rick, and Sarah cover a variety of running distances and explore the age at which you're most likely to hit your peak. It's never too late to start running - and never too late to find your perfect distance. Also in this episode, Rick is presented with this month’s challenge in Rick’s Challenge . He’s quite worried about this one… what cou...

We’ve got another myth-busting episode lined up this week as Andy, Rick, and Sarah explore whether running slower in training can actually make you a faster runner. Andy’s adamant that most runners train too fast, which he believes harms their overall performance. Rick and Sarah nod along in agreement... mostly, but they also throw a few spanners in the works and challenge the grand old myth. The...

Sarah's back from holiday and also back to keep Andy and Rick in check! The trio this week are discussing whether you need to stretch after every run and what the benefits and potential drawbacks to stretching are. They also dive into the running news for the week and answer your questions. The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat...

With Sarah still on holiday, Rick and Andy are left to their own devices this week as they explore how to run fast while keeping a low heart rate. They break down the science, training structures, and heart rate zones, and share strategies to help you master heart rate control while running. They also speak with former British middle-distance runner and now sports commentator Hannah England about...

Sarah is on holiday this week, so Andy and Rick are joined by nutrition expert, running enthusiast, and content creator Sian Seccombe to unpack the best — and worst — foods to eat before and after a run. It’s a fascinating episode full of tips and tricks on fuelling your body and getting the most out of your training. Whatever kind of run you're taking on, proper nutrition is key to supporting bot...

Running fast is completely subjective — but every runner has the potential to get faster, if they choose to. So this week on T he Running Channel Podcast, we’re discussing how you can motivate and push yourself to become a faster runner, no matter your current ability. PLUS, we’re introducing a brand new feature: Rick’s Challenge ! Andy and Sarah present Rick with a hot new piece of kit to test ou...

If you're listening to this podcast, there's a good chance you love running as much as we do! But is running actually good for you? Andy, Rick, and Sarah break down the physical and psychological effects running has on your body. The trio also share some useful tips for coping with hay fever while running! The Running Channel Podcast  tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips a...