TRC (The Running Channel) Podcast

Is Running Becoming Too Expensive? | EP 194

23K views · 3d ago · 37:47

Welcome back to The Running Channel Podcast. On today's episode, we're answering the question: Are running races becoming too expensive? We discuss whether the race experience is worth the price tag, and what rising costs mean for runners who want to take part in races. Is running becoming more of a luxury, or are the costs justified?

Topics: Has running become too expensive? · The reality of running events · Race costs then vs now · Race expectations · The cost of putting on events · Big vs Small Races

Is Running A Marathon Actually An Achievement? EP 193

35K views · 1w ago · 36:45

Welcome back to The Running Channel podcast with Andy, Sarah and Rick! This week, the team debates whether running a marathon is really an achievement, shares their latest training updates, and tries to convince Andy to take on a 50K ultra.

Topics: Owen ran across Wales · Rick’s Park run antics · Sarah’s Training · Andy’s Half Marathon Training · Is Running A Marathon Actually an Achievement · Is marathon popularity damaging fundraising?

Strides: The Key to Speed and Running Economy | EP 192

29K views · 2w ago · 45:12

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, why they're important and who should be doing them.

Topics: Training updates and race goals · The Power of strides · Andy's Half marathon goals · Running news · Rick's riddle · Listener's questions

Should We Care If People Are Cheating In Marathons? | EP 191

64K views · 3w ago · 38:42

Welcome back to The Running Channel Podcast, with Andy, Sarah and Rick. On this episode we're talking all about why people are cheating in marathons and should we actually care? We break down what counts as cheating, bib swapping, historical cases of cheating, and social media's influence on running. After, we find out the answer to Rick's riddle from last week.

Topics: What constitutes cheating in running · Bib swapping & safety risks · GPS watch controversy · Historical marathon cheating · Social media clout · Our training updates

How Different Is Running Culture Around The World? | EP 190

34K views · 1mo ago · 36:59

Welcome back to The Running Channel Podcast with Andy, Sarah and Rick. In this 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.

Topics: Andy's trail race · Sarah's hen do · On Squad Race LA · What is running culture like across the world? · What are the best cities in the world for running? · Running news

"I've Never Been So Humbled" - Olympian Tries Trail Running

26K views · 1mo ago · 28:47

Guest: Olympian Tries Trail Running

Welcome back to The Running Channel Podcast. In this special bonus podcast episode, Andy gives his full race debrief of his first trail race ever. Going from an Olympian on the track to racing some of the best trail runners around, he definitely learned a lot as he took on his adventure in the Lake District.

Topics: The 2 Valleys Trail course · Pre-race preparations · The 2 Valleys Trail Race and navigation · Andy's trail race stats · The competition · The climbs

How To Run Faster With Less Effort | EP 189

36K views · 1mo ago · 42:56

What if you could run faster without simply training harder? In this episode, we dive into running economy. What it is, why efficient runners can maintain faster paces with less energy, and how you can improve your running efficiency.

Topics: Understanding running economy · Upcoming races and training updates · Running news · Andy's argument: Strava antics · Listener questions

Sarah's Copenhagen Half Marathon Debrief [BONUS]

27K views · 1mo ago · 33:30

The Running Channel is live from Copenhagen following an incredible day at the World Athletics Road Running Championships, where Sarah smashed her half marathon personal best. In this episode, we talk all about post-race recovery and how Sarah trained differently for this PB attempt. Make sure to stay tuned for our recap of all the World Championship action.

Topics: Copenhagen Half Marathon Chaos · Sarah's Half Marathon Recap · Post-race recovery and reverse tapering · World Road Running Champs News · Rick's Riddle of the week

I Didn't Realise How Much A Mile Race Would Hurt [BONUS]

34K views · 1mo ago · 43:03

Welcome back to The Running Channel Podcast with Rick, Sarah and Andy. On this episode, we head out with the team to Copenhagen. Rick gives us a debrief of his first-ever mile race whilst Sarah and Andy prepare for the Copenhagen Half Marathon and give you a deep dive into building the perfect race strategy.

Topics: Rick's Road Mile experience · Preparing for Sarah's Half Marathon · World Road Running Champs Recap · Coping with bad races · Interview with ASICS Frontrunner Emma · Rick's riddle of the week

Do You Need to Carb Load for a Race Shorter Than a Marathon? | EP 188

32K views · 1mo ago · 41:14

Do you need to carb load for a race shorter than a marathon? We’re in Copenhagen for the World Athletics Road Running Championships, and in this episode we’re getting into everything you need to know for race week.

Topics: Training for the Copenhagen Mile · Race week and tapering · Carb loading for shorter races · Race day expectations · Rick's Riddle of the week · Listener questions