The Role of Genetics in Running Performance | EP 157 🎙️

The Running Channel
Feb 14, 2026 48:2420.0K views

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In this week's episode the team discuss genetics in running and whether any of us really maximise our own potential. 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 Training Catch Up 06:00 Marathon Training Updates & Struggles 12:00 Weather Challenges & Discipline in Training 18:00 Genetics, Talent, and Early Athletic Development 25:00 How Genetics Influence Running Abilities 32:00 Adapting Training for Your Genetics 39:00 World Records, Race Rules, and Drama 46:00 Listener Questions & Marathon Pacing Advice 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/