Marathon season is officially upon us. But amid all the fun and excitement, it's easy to become stressed about what lies ahead. So listen to running coach and serial marathoner Laura Fountain talk about the practical steps you can take to make race week – and the race itself – a real success.
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Nov 18
How to run faster as you age with masters athlete James Greenwell
Ben and Rick speak to James Greenwell, a former elite pentathlete who is now finding gold medal success in the fast-paced world of biathle, aged 50.
We talk training methods to cope with the need for speed, but avoiding injury, why swimming helps absorb some of the training loa ... Show More
32m 30s
Nov 11
How British runner Patrick Dever ran 2:08 on debut at the New York Marathon
He got fourth place in a stacked field, on debut at a major, but who is Patrick Dever? We had a chat with Patrick to talk about this stand out performance, why he chose New York for debut, his training, the appeal of the marathon, the Olympic dream and much more. Learn more about ... Show More
35m 13s
Nov 4
What I learned racing my younger self
Author, writer and journalist Duncan Craig joins Rick and Ben to talk about his recent attempt to race his younger self. 24-year-old Duncan ran the London Marathon in a time of 3:23, but 25 years later, can he beat that time? Well, you'll have to listen to find out, but more impo ... Show More
32m 26s
Sep 2023
36: How I Trained For A Half Marathon
<p>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. </p><p>The Running ... Show More
41m 38s
Oct 2024
88: How Have Marathon Records Improved Over The Last 100 Years?
<p>In episode 88, The Running Channel podcast trio delves into the evolution of men’s marathon records over the past century. Back in 1925, the record stood at 2:29:01, while the current benchmark to beat is an incredible 2:00:35. What factors have contributed to this incredible ... Show More
40m 15s
May 2024
68: How To Run A Faster Half Marathon
<p>In Episode 68, with lots of people at risk of going into the post race blues... many have stared booking in a race to work towards, including Sarah! And since lots of marathoners might be heading towards a faster half marathon as their next A goal, Andy, Rick and Sarah talk ab ... Show More
38m 8s
Mar 2025
110: How To Build Mental Toughness In Running
<p>In episode 110, The Running Podcast trio dive into the trials and tribulations of running, sharing their own personal hurdles while offering tips and advice on how YOU can build mental toughness in your running - whether you're just starting out, running for enjoyment, or trai ... Show More
44m 16s