
The Running Channel Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 11, 2023 • 38min
43: How I Ran in the Olympic Final With A Heart Condition
In Episode 43, Andy talks Sarah and Rick through how he managed to run in the Olympic final with a heart condition. PLUS the team debrief on New York marathon AND answer your questions on how to go deeper into the pain cave and whether a marathon is for everyone?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.comFor 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:Mizuno

Nov 4, 2023 • 37min
42: Our Favourite 5k Workouts
In Episode 42, Sarah and Rick welcome back Andy from his holiday to discuss some of their favourite sessions when training for a 5k, including ones to get you faster and grow in confidence as you build towards your goal.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.comFor 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:Mizuno

Oct 28, 2023 • 35min
41: What Does Your First Marathon ACTUALLY Feel Like? Chicago Debrief
In Episode 41, while Andy is on holiday Rick and Sarah are joined by TRC's very own videographer Tom to debrief on his experience taking on his first marathon. Sarah and Rick talk to Tom about his thoughts and feelings on his amazing achievement as they breakdown the Chicago event.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.comFor 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:Mizuno

Oct 21, 2023 • 40min
40: Tips For Training In The Winter
In Episode 40, as the days grow colder and darker, motivation to run can become that little bit harder. Andy and Sarah have lots to discuss with Rick about how to combat this to help keep you to running through those winter months. 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.comFor 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:Mizuno

Oct 14, 2023 • 42min
39: Easy Ways To Boost Running Motivation - Habit Stacking, Rewards and Community Support
In Episode 39, Sarah, Andy and Rick discuss Sarah's Chicago marathon experience, Andy's latest marathon training and tackle how to stay motivated to run using things like habit stacking!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.comFor 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/runningchannelMentioned in this episode:Mizuno

Oct 7, 2023 • 38min
38: Legal PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS for Running
In Episode 38, Andy chats through what's out there in the world of legal performance enhancers and what they do to improve performance, some of which take Rick and Sarah by surprise.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.comFor 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:Mizuno

Sep 30, 2023 • 37min
37: We Answer The Most Googled Running Questions...
In Episode 37, Andy and Rick are reunited with Sarah as she returns from her holiday. The trio delve into answering people's most googled running questions AND do some myth busting by revealing the real reason for Rick's knee surgery. 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.comFor 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:Mizuno

Sep 23, 2023 • 40min
36: How I Trained For A Half Marathon
In Episode 36, Andy and Rick are joined by a special guest and much loved presenter on The Running Channel, Mo. Mo talks through his experience of Copenhagen Half Marathon, from the preparation all the way to race day as he sets out to run it in 80 minutes. 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.comFor 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:Mizuno

Sep 16, 2023 • 34min
35: What No One Told Us Before We Started Running...
In Episode 35, Andy, Sarah and Rick talk about all the things that no one tells you before you started running, including (to Rick's disappointment) the unfortunate side effects of fuelling... Plus, they discuss the amount of 'stuff' you acquire that you never knew you needed.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.comFor 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:Mizuno

Sep 9, 2023 • 37min
34: Every You Need To Know About Running A Marathon
Elite marathon runner and Puma athlete, Rose Harvey, shares her training and nutrition tips for running a marathon. The hosts discuss their hot weather runs, running shoe preferences, and the less glamorous side of being an elite athlete. They also delve into race experiences, mindset and focus strategies, and express gratitude to their guest. The podcast is sponsored by New Balance for the Valencia marathon training.