The Running Channel Podcast EP4: Faith Kipyegon Dominates the 1500m & Rick Makes Matcha
Sep 17, 2025
Day 4 of the World Athletics Championships brings thrilling highlights, including Faith Kipyegon's stunning fourth consecutive 1500m title and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's record-breaking 400m semi. The hosts share hilarious cultural quirks, from their tea ceremony mishaps to wrestling with matcha preparation. They explore the tactical side of racing, discussing strategies for success and the mental challenges athletes face on the track. Listeners will enjoy behind-the-scenes insights and a lively atmosphere of competitive spirit.
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Surprising Joys Of Japanese Supermarkets
- Sarah raves about Japanese supermarket food and an egg mayonnaise sandwich she loved.
- Rick and Andy describe peeled apples and crusts removed, making shopping feel effortless and childlike.
Matcha Ceremony Fumbles
- Rick describes learning a traditional Japanese matcha tea ceremony and struggling with the precise hand movements.
- Sarah recounts the strict etiquette like not drinking from the face of the bowl and Rick's comedic difficulty finding the bowl's 'face'.
Chopstick Making Plans
- Andy surprises the group with a woodworking activity where they'll make their own chopsticks using traditional Japanese tools.
- The hosts joke about Rick's likely poor tool skills and potential fingernail casualties.