The Running Channel Podcast
The Running Channel Podcast, hosted by Sarah Hartley, Andy Baddeley and Rick Kelsey, covers running tips, race strategy, training science and running news in a jargon-free format. The show has 234 episodes released weekly, typically 35 to 45 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $620 per episode.
Reach engaged runners through a weekly show with an ex-pro and amateur hosts
- Weekly episodes since January 2023 with 234 released, a steady schedule runners can plan around.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 167 ratings, with 155 five-star reviews.
- Episodes of 35 to 45 minutes build sustained attention during training and commutes.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, expert interview, listener Q&A
- Tone
- friendly, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description gives only a contact email for enquiries.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover training, racing, injury and race culture with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | runningchannel.captivate.fm/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1667160499 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/runningchannel/ |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Strides: The Key to Speed and Running Economy | 2026-10-17 | 46 min |
| 191: Why Are People Cheating In Marathons? | 2026-10-10 | 40 min |
| 190: What is Running Culture Really Like Across The World? | 2026-10-03 | 37 min |
| “I was truly humbled..." Andy’s First Trail Race Debrief (BONUS FREE E | 2026-10-02 | 28 min |
| 189: How to Run Faster With Less Effort | 2026-09-26 | 43 min |
| 188/3: Sarah Runs 1:41:53 at the Copenhagen Half Marathon... Full Debr | 2026-09-21 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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 and answers to your burning running questions. 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…
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About The Running Channel Podcast
The Running Channel Podcast is a running show hosted by Sarah Hartley, an amateur runner, and Andy Baddeley, a former professional runner, alongside Rick Kelsey, as described on the show's feed. Each episode takes on one main topic, such as race strategy, training science, heart rate or cross-training, mixed with news from the running world and listener questions. The show has released 234 episodes at a weekly cadence, with a typical length of 35 to 45 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.8 average rating from 167 ratings. Listener figures are estimates: based on rating volume and the show's age, the team estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United Kingdom according to an estimated audience split. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no recorded advertising history.
A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience range would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode, based on $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. The show suits running footwear, nutrition, recovery and race-event brands that want to reach active runners over a long listening period.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Running Channel Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Running Channel Podcast
How much does The Running Channel Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $90 to $620 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is The Running Channel Podcast about?
The show covers running tips, training science, race strategy and running news, with hosts Sarah Hartley, Andy Baddeley and Rick Kelsey. Episodes run about 35 to 45 minutes and come out weekly.
How do I contact The Running Channel Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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