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The episode discusses the importance of understanding heart rate for runners, featuring insights from elite runner Lucy Reid.

In this week's episode, Andy, Sarah, and Rick are live from the PUMA store on Oxford Street as they help you to understand running and heart rate. They are also joined by elite runner and PUMA athlete Lucy Reid who shares how she is using heart rate in her training in the lead up to Berlin marathon. If you're looking to improve your performance, avoid heart rate zone confusion, and get the most out of your running, this episode has you covered! Check out more from PUMA here: https://uk.puma.com/uk/en 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…

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