# 157: The Role of Genetics in Running Performance

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Podcast: [The Running Channel Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-running-channel-podcast-5981532)
Published: 2026-02-14T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://runningchannel.captivate.fm/episode/157-the-role-of-genetics-in-running-performance
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## Resource

In episode 157, Sarah, Rick and Andy delve into how much running skill comes from your genetics versus training and hard work. In another universe could Rick have made the Olympics if he'd spent less time in the hot tub or would his genetics stand in his way? How much did genetics play a role in getting Andy to two Olympic Games? The trio also discuss the half marathon World Record that won't count because of the lead car and whether banking time in a hilly marathon is a good strategy. 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 Club For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com . 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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