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Yesterday • 48:25
What's Harder: Your First Marathon or Your Fastest Marathon?
What's harder: your first marathon or your fastest marathon? Episode 159 of The Running Channel Podcast discusses exactly that. Plus the latest news from the world of running including Keely Hodgkinson's recent indoor 800m world record and viewer questions about whether 2000 miles in one pair of running shoes is too many... Join The Running Channel Club at https://bit.ly/4gms9NE to meet like-minded runners, get exclusive content and access expert guidance through courses and live Q&As. What’s in this video? 00:00 Meet the Hosts & Today's Topic 07:00 Training Talk, Collagen & Race Recaps 14:00 Mileage, PB Attempts & Marathon Plans 21:00 Debate: First vs Fastest Marathon 28:00 Expectations, Pressure & Enjoying the Journey 34:00 News Roundup and Race Incidents 41:00 Olympic Gold vs World Record Debate 45:00 Listener Q&A, Shoe Advice & Shout-Outs MUSIC licensed by Artlist and Epidemic Sound -------------------- Thank you to our partners: Garmin - https://www.garmin.com Want to give Runna a try? Click below for a 2-week FREE trial: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=TRC -------------------- Follow us on socials: → FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRunningChannel ← → INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/runningchannel ← → STRAVA - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runningchannel ← Or get in touch with us by sending an email to hello@therunningchannel.com Read this far? Thanks! Please like this video, SUBSCRIBE and share us with your running friends. We would really appreciate it! Check out our Editorial Policy here: https://therunningchannel.com/editorial-policy/
Yesterday • 1:11
Olympic gold or world record? 🥇🆚 🌎
Which would you prefer? Let's get a debate going in the comments👇 This week on The Running Channel Podcast it's a debate-heavy episode. We're asking whether your first marathon or your fastest is the most difficult. As well as the usual insightful (👀) chatter and latest running news 🗞️ Episode 159 out now wherever you get your podcasts.
Yesterday • 16:03
Stop When You THINK You've Run A Half Marathon
Do you think you could run exactly 21km without any help from your watch? What tactics would you use and how long would you run for before calling it quits? Watch to find out as Mark, Jess and Sarah attempt to run a half marathon on the trails without looking at their watches. ** Join The Running Channel Club at https://club.therunningchannel.com to meet like-minded runners, get exclusive content and access expert guidance through courses and live Q&As. ** ↓↓ Whose tactics do you think would work best for you? Let us know in the comments! ↓↓ Competition T&Cs here: https://therunningchannel.com/scott-competition-tcs/ If you’re interested in exploring the Scott range, see below. Ultra Men: https://bit.ly/4aDF9gy Women: https://bit.ly/4r37fqq Trail Men: https://bit.ly/3MTijs3 Women: https://bit.ly/4rEIYbg What’s in this video? 00:00 The Challenge Explained 01:44 Trail Running & The Joy of Nature 05:47 Shoe Talk & Trail Conditions 07:06 Aid Station Snacks 09:45 Racing to the Finish 11:01 Competition Time: Win Shoes! 13:44 The Final Stretch & Results 15:56 Winner Announced MUSIC licensed by Artlist and Epidemic Soun -------------------- Thank you to our partners: Official Nutrition Partner Science in Sport (SiS) - https://www.scienceinsport.com/ Official Treadmill Partner Wahoo - https://uk.wahoofitness.com/ Garmin - https://www.garmin.com Want to give Runna a try? Click below for a 2-week FREE trial: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=TRC -------------------- Follow us on socials: → FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRunningChannel ← → INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/runningchannel ← → STRAVA - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runningchannel ← Or get in touch with us by sending an email to hello@therunningchannel.com Read this far? Thanks! Please like this video, SUBSCRIBE and share us with your running friends. We would really appreciate it! Check out our Editorial Policy here: https://therunningchannel.com/editorial-policy/
February 21, 2026 • 45:49
What Was It Like Running The World's Highest Marathon? (Record Attempt)
In episode 158 of The Running Channel Podcast Tom discusses his experience of attempting to complete The World's Highest Marathon. With a start line at 6,893m this was always going to be a test of will, grit and determination, even more so than a test of running. Tune in to the episode to find out Tom's full experience. Plus the usual news from the world of running and viewer questions. Join The Running Channel Club at https://bit.ly/4gms9NE to meet like-minded runners, get exclusive content and access expert guidance through courses and live Q&As. What’s in this video? 00:00 Intro & The World's Highest Marathon 03:00 Marathon Training Catch-Up 07:00 Spring Training, Nutrition & Weather Woes 13:00 Preparing for the Altitude Marathon 18:00 Life at Altitude: Acclimatisation & Survival 25:00 Facing Failure and Lessons Learned 35:00 Running News & Record Breakers 39:00 Running Etiquette & Closing Thoughts MUSIC licensed by Artlist and Epidemic Sound -------------------- Thank you to our partners: Garmin - https://www.garmin.com Want to give Runna a try? Click below for a 2-week FREE trial: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=TRC -------------------- Follow us on socials: → FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRunningChannel ← → INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/runningchannel ← → STRAVA - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runningchannel ← Or get in touch with us by sending an email to hello@therunningchannel.com Read this far? Thanks! Please like this video, SUBSCRIBE and share us with your running friends. We would really appreciate it! Check out our Editorial Policy here: https://therunningchannel.com/editorial-policy/
February 21, 2026 • 0:56
Name a more difficult marathon 👇
On the podcast this week Rick and Sarah are joined by Tom, freshly back at sea level to discuss everything about his wild trip to Chile to attempt the World's Highest Marathon. World's Highest Marathon Debrief | Episode 158 🎙️ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
February 18, 2026 • 0:48
Who ignores their own advice? 🙊
Mr & Mrs round 2... What should we grill the team on next time? 👀
February 17, 2026 • 11:19
My heart rate is too high when I run - what’s going on?
“Why is my heart rate so high?” Have you ever thought about this? Or spent a whole run wondering what your heart rate should be? Well we’ve brought in a heart rate expert to help answer your questions. Join The Running Channel Club at https://bit.ly/4gms9NE to meet like-minded runners, get exclusive content and access expert guidance through courses and live Q&As. What’s in this video? 00:00 Why Heart Rate Matters 02:18 Factors Influencing Heart Rate and Training Approaches 03:37 Comparing Pace, Effort, and Heart Rate on Easy Runs 05:16 How to Use Heart Rate Zones for Different Types of Training 09:25 Testing Max Heart Rate and Optimizing Your Zones MUSIC licensed by Artlist and Epidemic Sound -------------------- Thank you to our partners: Garmin - https://www.garmin.com Want to give Runna a try? Click below for a 2-week FREE trial: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=TRC -------------------- Follow us on socials: → FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRunningChannel ← → INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/runningchannel ← → STRAVA - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runningchannel ← Or get in touch with us by sending an email to hello@therunningchannel.com Read this far? Thanks! Please like this video, SUBSCRIBE and share us with your running friends. We would really appreciate it! Check out our Editorial Policy here: https://therunningchannel.com/editorial-policy/
February 17, 2026 • 0:38
In the midst of gearing up for the spring marathon season, Rick and Sarah found some time to take on one of the most traditional of running races, a head to head pancake time trial ⏱️ While its exact origins are disputed, the race has a long history with the Buckinghamshire town of Olney hosting races way back from 1445, through to the present day. Do you reckon Rick or Sarah have what it takes?❓ Let us know who you think takes home the trophy today 👀
February 16, 2026 • 0:39
NO ONE finished the Barkley Marathons AGAIN 🤯
This weekend, the Barkley Marathons - aka the world's toughest footrace - took place in Morgan County, Tennessee, And for the second year in a row, NO ONE finished. Is the competition getting weaker, or is the race just too hard? This legendary event has given us countless epic moments, but with such little chance of success, is it starting to lose its magic? Let us know what you think!
February 15, 2026 • 0:35
