Episode 8

EP8: First-Ever Shared Medal in the Heptathlon & Sarah Orders Chips at a Sushi Bar

It's Day 8 of our 10 Days in Tokyo series - following the World Athletics Championships! In this special limited series of The Running Channel podcast, Sarah, Rick and Andy unpack all the action from the Championships - along with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the team you might miss at home!

Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon went head-to-head in a thrilling Women’s 5000m final, while Team GB added a bronze to their medal tally in the Women’s Heptathlon on an exciting penultimate day of the Champs.

The team recap their experience at a local sushi bar as well as a deep dive into the topic of mental health and resilience - in both running and life - sharing personal stories about how movement and running have supported their wellbeing.

Supported by ASICS.

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Andy Baddeley

Andy Baddeley is the co-founder and CEO of The Running Channel. He competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics over 1500m and finished 2008 as the faster miler in the world. He also holds the world record for parkrun (13:48).
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Sarah Hartley

Sarah Hartley is The Running Channel’s Production Lead and Presenter and regularly shares details of her running journey. Over a few short years, Sarah has gone from running her first 5k to taking on her first marathon and even an ultramarathon!