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 could it be?!

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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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 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 club.therunningchannel.com

For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

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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 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 club.therunningchannel.com

For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

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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 the athletes to watch at the upcoming World Athletic Championships in Tokyo, which is just 100 days away.

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 club.therunningchannel.com

For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

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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 both performance and recovery.

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 club.therunningchannel.com

For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

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Running fast is completely subjective — but every runner has the potential to get faster, if they choose to. So this week on The 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 out on a run. What could it be? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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 club.therunningchannel.com

For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

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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 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 club.therunningchannel.com

For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .

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This episode is for EVERY runner. Setting a new running goal can be scary - but is that a good thing or a bad thing? The team are back from a hectic week at the London Marathon Clubhouse, and now that the dust has settled, they're diving into the topic of running goals: how should you set them, and what should they be?

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 club.therunningchannel.com

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.

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