{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6632074568745800121a1ea7/671a3f0afc51791280c674fa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Andy Baddeley: From ParkRun World Record Holder and Olympian to The Running Channel CEO ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6632074568745800121a1ea7/1729773133190-dfa91dbd-cda7-42e3-84fe-764d27b67073.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Runna Podcast, hosts Ben and Anya are joined by Andy Baddeley, CEO and Co-founder of The Running Channel. Andy, a former professional 1500m runner and two-time Olympian, shares his incredible journey from competing at the Beijing and London Olympics to breaking the ParkRun world record with a time of 13:48.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Highlights include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Building The Running Channel:</strong> How Andy grew The Running Channel into the thriving community it is today.</li><li><strong>ParkRun World Record:</strong> The story behind his 2012 ParkRun record, which he held for 11 years.</li><li><strong>Ranked No. 1 in the World:</strong> His experience being ranked No. 1 over a mile in 2008, running an astonishing 3:49.38.</li><li><strong>His story from athlete to entrepreneur:</strong> From studying Engineering at Cambridge to transitioning from a world-class athlete to launching The Running Channel</li><li><strong>Training with legends:</strong> The unique experience of living and training with some of the best UK athletes such as Sir Mo Farah at St Mary’s University.</li><li><strong>Tech and running shoes:</strong> A fascinating discussion on the rapid evolution of running shoe technology and how it’s transforming the sport.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Join us for a truly fascinating and educational conversation with Andy Baddeley, packed with stories of being a world-class athlete and how he built one of the biggest communities for runners in the world.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to be notified of all future episodes.</p><p><br></p><p>As always, send in your embarrassing running stories to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or share them with us on Instagram.</p><p><br></p><p>Use the code ‘RUNNAPODCAST’ for 2 weeks free!</p><p><br></p><p>See you next week!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Runna"}