123: Do You Really Need To Stretch After A Run? The Debate
The Running Channel Podcast
The Running Channel
9.7 • 254 Ratings
🗓️ 7 June 2025
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Sarah's back from holiday and also back to keep Andy and Rick in check! The trio this week are discussing whether you need to stretch after every run and what the benefits and potential drawbacks to stretching are. They also dive into the running news for the week and answer your questions.
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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| 0:00.0 | This episode is sponsored by Hoka and Runners Need, and we're talking about the Clifton 10 from Hoka, |
| 0:04.4 | which you just ran Hackney Half Marathon in. |
| 0:06.0 | Yeah, a shoe that's really great for everyday miles. |
| 0:08.6 | I went into the Runners Need store. |
| 0:10.6 | I had my gate analysis done, which was really useful because I was always a little bit worried |
| 0:15.7 | about what my gate was going to be. |
| 0:17.0 | It turns out I've got a neutral gait. These shoes work really well, running them on the day. |
| 0:21.2 | It felt they gave me some really decent propulsion, and I've been wearing them day to day since. |
| 0:25.3 | And you weren't running for a PB. You actually said this negative split half marathon was one of the |
| 0:29.1 | most joyous half marathons or runs that you've had recently. Yeah, I just completely took the pressure |
| 0:33.1 | off on this. And I do think the shoes helped because they were comfy, they were lightweight. The |
| 0:38.4 | fit just felt really good at me. I enjoyed the day. No major chafing, luckily, and the shoes just |
| 0:42.9 | felt good throughout. So really enjoyed it. The Clifton Tent is an amazing daily workhorse shoe |
| 0:46.9 | from Hoka. And if you'd like to find out more, head to runnersneed.com or go into one of the |
| 0:51.2 | stores to get the best possible advice for you. |
| 1:01.8 | Welcome to the Running Channel podcast with me, Andy Badley, Rick Kelsey. |
| 1:04.5 | And then she's back and it turned out he did like it. |
| 1:05.3 | So he put a ring on it. |
| 1:05.8 | It's Sarah. |
| 1:06.9 | It's Sarah Hartley. |
| 1:09.0 | I'm back. |
| 1:10.0 | Miss Snarky fans. |
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