Episode 92

What Are The Major Marathons And Why Are They Major?

Six cities, three continents and over 200,000 participants each year. What are The Abbot World Marathon Majors and how does a race claim this status? Join Andy, Rick, and Sarah as they explore the rich history and significance of these iconic marathons and discuss potential future additions.

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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.

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About the Podcast

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About your hosts

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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!