167: The Running Channel... LIVE From The London Marathon 2026!
4/25/202648 min
Welcome to The Running Channel Podcast, LIVE from the London Marathon 2026!
In this special episode, you’ll hear all about Rick’s nerves and preparations as he lines up for his first marathon in nine years. Sarah shares her top tips for enjoying the marathon experience, while Andy weighs in on what Rick could realistically achieve - and how to execute the race effectively.
Plus, Rick takes on a quickfire quiz while tackling the Wahoo KICKR Run treadmill challenge before Rick and Andy catch up with Mark ahead of the London Marathon, where he’s racing as part of Puma’s Project3 with a goal of breaking 2:50.
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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First 90 secondsAndy Baddeley· Host0:00
This episode is sponsored by the Wahoo Kickr Run, which we think is the best treadmill in the world, and it's spring marathon season right now. Mark from the Running Channel is training to try and smash his personal best at the London Marathon, using the Wahoo Kickr Run in the office, much to our annoyance sometimes, actually.
Sarah Hartley· Host0:13
He does so many runs, but that's why the Wahoo Kickr Run is so useful to be there, convenient for when he's doing double days, when he's doing uphill incline walks. It's fascinating to see his preparation to essentially try and beat you and go sub 2:50.
Andy Baddeley· Host0:25
Yeah, it's a little bit rude, and it's gonna mean- [laughs] ... I'm probably gonna have to run another marathon. I also use the Wahoo Kickr Run to train for my marathon in Valencia, and Mark actually used it to simulate parts of the London Marathon course by uploading the GPX file, so that he can follow the exact ups and downs of the profile of the course. So it'll automatically adjust for you, and actually feels like running on asphalt or hard packed trail, so it does really simulate running outside.
Sarah Hartley· Host0:46
The level of detail is amazing. If you wanna check out the Wahoo Kickr Run, then head to wahoofitness.com, or check out the link in the show notes. You're training for a marathon right now, Rick, and this episode is sponsored by Runner, who have been helping you train for your marathon.
Rick Kelsey· Host0:58
Yeah, thanks for reminding me, Sarah. [laughs] Yeah, really good.
Sarah Hartley· Host0:59
How's it going?
Rick Kelsey· Host1:01
The Runner app is really useful 'cause it gives you structure to your week, and I know what I've gotta do, when I need to do it.
Sarah Hartley· Host1:07
Yeah. It's been so good for you because I don't think you knew where to start. And also, it's so flexible as well. There are lots of new features from Runner, so if you want to add in a B race to your plan, it can add that in, so it builds you up to that race, and then gives you recovery before leading up to your A race. If you're not feeling well, you can also tell Runner that and it will adjust your plan for you. It is essentially foolproof to get you