# 178: How To Train Smarter and Race Stronger in Summer

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Podcast: [The Running Channel Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-running-channel-podcast-5981532)
Published: 2026-07-11T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://runningchannel.captivate.fm/episode/178-how-to-train-smarter-and-race-stronger-in-summer
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## Resource

In this week's episode, Andy, Sarah and Rick come to you from the Love Trails Festival to share practical advice to help you train smarter, race stronger, and stay motivated throughout the summer, From managing the heat and adapting your training plan to fuelling, hydration, recovery, and race-day strategy, the team covers everything you need to know to smash your summer running goals. If you're looking to improve your running performance, avoid common summer training mistakes, and get the most out of your races, this episode has you covered. 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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