162: The Most Important Factor Runners Ignore

162: The Most Important Factor Runners Ignore

From The Running Channel Podcast by The Running Channel

March 21, 2026 · 52 min · Season 1 · Episode 162

About this episode

The episode discusses the often-overlooked concept of running economy and how to improve it, alongside a recap of a night out.

Running economy is a metric that's often overlooked. So what exactly is it? What does good running economy feel like? And most importantly, how can you improve yours? Andy, Rick and Sarah also recap a wild night out where Rick has a lot of explaining to do...! 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. Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel Club For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com . If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered. We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel . Mentioned in this episode: On Squad Race Use code POD for 20% off The Running Channel Club

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Hartley, Andy Baddeley, Rick Kelsey

Topics covered

  • running economy
  • improving running
  • running tips
  • light-hearted chat
  • running news

Keywords

  • running economy
  • improve running
  • running tips
  • podcast
  • running news

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Products: Wahoo KICKR RUN

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