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TRC Podcast

Three UK runners—an Olympian, an amateur, and a journalist—banter about running news, training science, and their own athletic mishaps.

The brief

A conversational podcast from the team behind The Running Channel, framed by the distinct experiences of its three hosts: an elite, an amateur, and an enthusiast. While they cover news and science, the show's core is the chemistry and self-deprecating humor between the hosts. Personal updates on injuries, training goals, and race recaps serve as jumping-off points for broader discussions on topics like foot strike, pacing, and motivation.

The show's key differentiator is the dynamic between its hosts, whose varied running backgrounds (Olympian, amateur, enthusiast) create a uniquely balanced and accessible conversation. Unlike solo-hosted or purely technical shows, it grounds elite principles in everyday running realities, complete with banter and shared struggles.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Join hosts Andy Baddeley, Sarah Hartley, and Rick Kelsey every week as they discuss the latest in the world of running. The show blends the perspectives of a two-time Olympic runner (Andy), a dedicated amateur (Sarah), and a journalist and parkrun enthusiast (Rick). Episodes mix personal running stories and light-hearted banter with deep dives into training science, gear, and running news.

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Credentials & credits

  • Andy Baddeley: Two-time Olympian (2008, 2012) in the 1500m.
  • Andy Baddeley: Co-founder of The Running Channel.
  • Andy Baddeley: Engineering degree from Cambridge University.
  • Rick Kelsey: Journalist and presenter for Times Radio and the BBC.
  • Sarah Hartley: Production Lead and Presenter for The Running Channel.

Other ventures

  • The Running Channel (Parent Company)
  • TRC Gear (YouTube Channel)
  • The Running Channel Club (Membership Community)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Region
uk
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~6/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
35
Last episode
6 days ago
Jun 25, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    75% of Elite Marathoners Heel Strike. Here’s Why It Matters | EP 176 🎙️

    A great example of the show's myth-busting approach, tackling a common and often misunderstood topic in running form with scientific evidence.

  2. 02
    Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running | EP 175 🎙️

    This episode perfectly captures the show's value proposition, combining the hosts' 45+ years of collective experience into accessible advice for all runners.

  3. 03
    How To Run A Faster 5K By Running Less | EP 174 🎙️

    Features a compelling, counterintuitive premise and showcases the hosts' dynamic as they record on location in Berlin, blending travel anecdotes with training science.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

This is a co-host chat show, not an interview-based format. The three hosts—Andy, Sarah, and Rick—have an informal, conversational dynamic characterized by frequent, playful interruptions and self-deprecating humor. Episodes blend personal anecdotes and updates with discussions on running news and scientific studies.

Topics covered repeatedly

Running Form & BiomechanicsTraining Theory (Pacing, Mileage, Heart Rate)Injury Prevention & ManagementRunning Gear & TechnologyRace Strategy & PreparationRunning Culture & NewsSports Science & Myth DebunkingParkrunMarathon Training
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

While the show is primarily a three-person conversation, it occasionally features guests who are typically authors, coaches, or notable figures from the running world.

Recent guests
  • Mark Dredge
    on Why Elite Runners Are Faster Than You | EP 172 🎙️
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
9.6K
9,630
Avg views / video
7.3K
Trailing window
Total views
368K
367,973
Videos published
35
Sponsor readEstimated

Sponsors are typically running-related brands, such as On Running, which was mentioned in one episode. As a product of The Running Channel, the podcast is part of a larger media entity with commercial partners.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who are the hosts of the TRC Podcast?
The hosts are Andy Baddeley (a two-time Olympic runner), Sarah Hartley (an amateur runner and the channel's Production Lead), and Rick Kelsey (a journalist and running enthusiast).
What is the format of the show?
It's a weekly conversational show with three co-hosts. It is not a guest interview show; the format is an informal chat blending news, science, and personal stories.
Is this podcast the same as The Running Channel?
The podcast is the official audio show of The Running Channel, a larger running-focused media company that produces videos, articles, and a membership club.
Is the podcast still active?
Yes, new episodes are released weekly on platforms like YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on The Running Channel's YouTube channel and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]The Running Channel Podcast - Official Sitepodcasts.apple.com
  2. [02]Andy Baddeley - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  3. [03]Andy Baddeley - Team GBteamgb.com
  4. [04]Rick Kelsey - Agent Biogreatbritishtalent.com
  5. [05]The Running Channel - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  6. [06]The Running Channel - YouTubeyoutube.com
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