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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 53 MIN

152: Is There a Wrong Way to Race a 5K? Debunking 5 Common 5K Myths

from The Running Channel Podcast

Is a 5K race the hardest distance to execute perfectly? Is there any room for error? Can you wing it on race day? Do you really need to carb load?These are just some of the questions runners ask when it comes to racing a 5K. Andy, Rick, and Sarah share their top tips on how to tackle, and nail the distance, drawing on their own racing experiences and hard-earned lessons!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 ClubFor all enquiries contact [email protected] .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 .

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