Running With: Vassos Alexander | Virgin Radio’s Ultra Runner, Sports Presenter and Chris Evans’ mate

13th October 2018

Virgin Radio (and ex BBC Radio 2) presenter, author and runner, Vassos Alexander, chats Spartathlon, recovery and whether he keeps his medals.

Find out if he’s a miles or km runner and if he measures time or distance on his long runs.

Stop When You Think You’ve Run For 30 Minutes

How well can you judge time when you run? The team have to cover up their watches and stop when they think they've run for 30 minutes.

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Sarah, Andy and Rick talk about the runners who have inspired them and continue to inspire them. Who inspired you to start running? Let us know!

14 November 2024

Challenges

Predict Your Lap Time… And Then Run It!

Rick, Sarah, Tom and James have to predict their 400m lap time – and then run as close to that as possible.

11 November 2024

Podcasts

What Is The Best Time Of The Day To Run?

Does it matter if you prefer to run at 6am or 6pm? Is there a perfect time of day to run? Sarah, Andy and Rick are here to answer those questions!

08 November 2024

Challenges

Trying To Run A Sub 75 Minute Half Marathon As A Relay Team!

Andy has had a few setbacks to his sub-75 minute half marathon training. Luckily the team are here to support him.

04 November 2024

Gear, Tech & Gadgets

Which New Balance Shoe Is Right For You?

The Running Channel team have tested every New Balance shoe on the market to help you find the right ones for you.

04 November 2024

Podcasts

What Are The Major Marathons And Why Are They Major?

We've all heard of the marathon majors, but what exactly are they and what makes them so special? Sarah, Andy and Rick explain it all!

31 October 2024

Challenges

Who Is The Fastest In The Race With No Route?

Would you take on a race with no route? The team go head to head and see who can navigate to three checkpoints and make it back to base the quickest!

28 October 2024

Podcasts

My First Half Marathon Since Knee Surgery! Oxford Half Marathon Debrief

The run down of Rick’s half marathon is here!! In this week’s episode Rick takes us through the highs and the lows of his brilliant sub 2 hour half marathon which came a few...

24 October 2024

Challenges

How Fast Is World Record 3k Pace?

Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s 3000m world record is an unbelievable time of 7:17:55, but can it be broken by The Running Channel’s relay team?

Running With: Vassos Alexander | Virgin Radio’s Ultra Runner, Sports Presenter and Chris Evans’ mate

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