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In this week's episode, Andy, Sarah and Rick come to you from the Love Trails Festival to share practical advice to help you train smarter, race stronger, and stay motivated throughout the summer,
From managing the heat and adapting your training plan to fuelling, hydration, recovery, and race-day strategy, the team covers everything you need to know to smash your summer running goals.
If you're looking to improve your running performance, avoid common summer training mistakes, and get the most out of your races, this episode has you covered.
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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"178: How To Train Smarter and Race Stronger in Summer" is an episode of The Running Channel Podcast. Runtime 48 min. Published July 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.