The Running Channel Podcast 156: We Answer The Most Googled Running Questions...
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Feb 7, 2026 Lively banter as they tackle the internet’s top running questions with humour and heated debate. Tales from a running show and live demos provide colourful context. They cover cramps, period marathon prep, gel strategies and race nutrition. Training timelines for 5K to marathon, intervals versus tempo, and running metrics like vertical oscillation get clear, punchy discussion.
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Chaotic National Running Show Weekend
- The hosts spent a chaotic, laughter-filled weekend at the National Running Show with live talks and merch launches.
- Rick revealed he won a pot of branded honey and met a fan who told him his wife fancies Andy.
Rick's Masked VO2 Max Test
- Rick did a full VO2 max lab test on the travelator and was fully masked and monitored.
- He recorded a VO2 max of 51 while Andy and Sarah compared watch estimates with lab accuracy.
Deal With Cramp Early And Strengthen Muscles
- If you get cramp, slow down, stop and stretch it early rather than pushing through.
- Strengthen the specific muscles that cramp (e.g., calf raises, hamstring work) and condition them to fatigue with long runs.