Is Running The New Dating App?

Did you meet your partner at a run club? Sarah, Andy and Rick discuss why running clubs have become the new place to meet someone!
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[@anguskerr9977]

'Is that a euphemism?'.. most underappreciated comment

[@runningchannel]

Totally is

[@emmarunyeard6832]

I sniggered 😂

[@leannebrown8536]

Picked my partner up in the “naughty corner” over 13 years ago at the gym and have been together ever since. His marathon time is 2:55 and mine is 4:20 and we have got our Six Stars running with each other and many other marathons. Great way to see the world ❤

[@silvermandavid]

Sarah and Tom. I KNEW IT!

[@runningchannel]

🤐🤐🤐🤐

[@MsTrinichic]

we all knew but I'm not saying till they do lol 🎉

[@Bertziethegreat]

@@MsTrinichic I didn't!

[@msmyrk]

@@Bertziethegreat I strongly suspected this from the video titled, "Training For My First Marathon | My Longest Run EVER!" where Tom recorded a run while on holiday in Italy (after planning to record it elsewhere). Sarah just happened to be there to film him. Seemed like that would be a *bit* too much commitment to work on both their parts.

[@starlight-animations]

I went to my watch history cos I'd seen the video but forgot! ❤🎉😂

[@tom-mate-o]

could you please make a video about a runners diet? what to eat before a run, during a traning week, before a race whatever. that would be so useful! love you guys! keep up the good work! ❤

[@1333roni]

Thanks so much for answering my question and/or commiserating with me. ❤ Apologies though--I didn't realize how wordy it was until Rick read it aloud. I also may have gotten so excited that I paused the video and had my husband come over to listen. 🤣

[@nataliamartinkova]

I've voted. Now, go, and win! You rock and I love the conviction with which Andy says (not today though) that everybody who laces up their shoes and goes for a run is a runner. When an Olympian fiercely keeps the gate open, I feel seen.

[@aliasgharkhoyee9501]

Could you share the link? Might get more votes if they added it to the video description or a pinned comment.

[@sshblack]

I met my wife while running. She was swearing like a Canadian dockworker because the run lead of our club was taking us too many hills. We ran our first marathon together and while we're no longer together I don't regret a second of our adventures together. While I would absolutely recommend running/dating, I do hope that ladies consider safety first. It's bad enough for women runners out there as it is, please be safe when meeting new people and going off!

[@goodyeoman4534]

Tbf it's probably safer for women (and men, for that matter) to meet someone at a running club than on a dating app.

[@christinaechavia3365]

I'd honestly consider using a runners-only dating app 😅

[@runningchannel]

Ooo interesting idea…

[@sammitrane4493]

ya no late night chats only early morning runs ❤🎉

[@christinaechavia3365]

@@runningchannel ...new runningchannel feature???

[@AndrB7]

Are the profile pictures of calf muscles?

[@sammitrane4493]

@@AndrB7 or running shoes?

[@pureaberdeen8724]

Haven't run in over a week due to some very painful calf strain, I can definitely relate to Andy feeling like he isn't as nice a person when he isn't running. Thanks for the podcast distraction to help deal with injury and time away from running

[@jemmasykes1909]

My ex didnt share my enthusiasm for running and i genuinely feel it added towards our breakup. He never asked about my runs or came to a race and if I planned an extra run to maybe catch up with a different friend, he would go mad and say I'm ignoring him. I miss him like mad but running for me, went from a hobby to a passion

[@superamario6464]

The 'but' is very telling. You ignored him and didn't address what was missing from your relationship...for your passion. Oh well

[@goodyeoman4534]

It's that balance between supporting you in your hobbies and his own needs. Hard to find, I guess. I couldn't reconcile with my ex as she was much more sociable than me and wanted to constantly do things whereas I like routine and to focus on my training and escape from people.

[@nidhivaidya6485]

I clocked Sarah and Tom last year during his marathon long run video and felt like I had worked something out nobody else in the comments knew

[@runningchannel]

Good spot!

[@starlight-animations]

I'll be re-watching that after this, cos I didn't connect those dots 😅

[@ShantyIrishman]

Running in the cold >>>>>>>>>> running in the heat.

[@high-captain-BaLrog]

Yes Sarah the humid heat makes everything feel soggy and lethargic!

[@thomasconway95]

No way Sarah and Tom!!!! Hahaha that's so cute and lovely

[@runningchannel]

Right?!

[@kvan8046]

Omg omg this makes me so happy

[@bluechipcoach]

One of the best openings and love the banter. Great balance of seriousness and banter. You three are amazing trio

[@Leeroy49]

I was always looking for partners who have a passion. Sports would've been great but it also can be playing an instrument, singing. It doesn't really matter. I really enjoy when people show passion for something especially if they are friends or more. Paced my partner to his first 5k this year. Great :).

[@JustinCooksey]

Great bunch of science and banter. Building a great community guys. Enjoying looking back and watching all the content too.

[@runningchannel]

Ah thanks Justin that’s really kind

[@robinoliver5391]

Early morning runs are my favourite always out by 6am 3 times a week 5,7 and 10 K only been running for about 18 months started ago 69. Recently did PB on race for life cancer research.

[@Alyqzs]

running enthusiast here looking for date 🏃‍♀🏃‍♂ your channel seems like the perfect dating-platform.. 🤣

[@runningchannel]

😂😂😂😂

[@JeatBunkie]

Send bobs

[@michaelandereck236]

My now-wife and I went on a run together between when I asked her out and when we actually had our first date. It's a lot harder to get out and run together now with 4 little ones at home, but it definitely helps the empathy for training schedules when we're both trying to get our time in.

[@MsTrinichic]

Another smashing epispde. I always chuckle when I put on sock shoe, sock shoe lol and think of you guys 😅

[@runningchannel]

Ah that’s so cool to hear!

[@sheridanhunt5162]

So I was running my long run this morning and listening to the podcast, and just started my next block of the progression when Sarah said it and I was like 'WHAT!!!??' and had to stop and play back the last 10 seconds to hear it again. Then had to come here on the youtube video to watch her say it. You two are too cute together, glad to hear you two are actually together. Hope he doesn't keep you up snoring again.

[@Suzilaurajones88]

My husband and I didn't exercise at all when we met and both naturally fell in love with it separately. I do spin classes and run, and he's an endurance mountain biker. We probably have more to talk about now than we did before 😂

[@GrooveyBobby]

Omgodess here in Melbourne we have had minus 3 degrees , frost and wind chill factors of minus 21 ….I love my runs with the woofer but even he wasn’t getting out of his bed. I never dated or married a runner, but now that we have divorced I have 2 beautiful sons who are into running and fitness of all types… thanks for the show its awesome ❤

[@clawedsimian]

It's OK, this is episode 69 in my heart

[@runningchannel]

Hahahaha and in ours

[@pballfin]

My wife is a life long runner and I picked it up about 10 yrs ago. I wish I had started sooner. It has made our relationship better. We have run races together and not together.

[@runningchannel]

At least you’re both enjoying running now! 😁

[@pballfin]

@@runningchannel very true. And in that time we have shared in some amazing races, events, and cheered each other on to many PB's and accomplishments.

[@lsousa]

I met most of my dating's during activities. Had relationship (long/ short) with most of them. People that I met that doesn't do any activity at all, always have some lack of connection. I also know many people that got married that met in tri clubs and running clubs! :D The hype is real haha

[@clairemilsom7241]

I realised Tom and Sarah were together when Tom was training for his first marathon. Love it! 🥰

[@luke_m23]

I’ve been with my partner now for 18 years. I love running and fitness and my wife does not. I like to run and she likes yoga and pilates. Great podcast - all love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@kasfijolek]

You might not need to put the sunscreen on that early in the morning. I'm pretty sure if the UV index is < 3, it's safe to go out without it (check your weather app for the info). Having said that, I am not a medical professional, so please do your own research 😅

[@WouterSchoot]

Hah awesome! Andy talking about a pre-wedding run is kinda what we're planning soon too, except it will be on our local parkrun dressed in a cheap dress+suit for the occasion :-)

[@nortonkelly8460]

how do you guys do your hr zone,s I've been on various running sites that suggest my Z2 is higher than my garmin watch has been suggesting, which would explain why I see little to no improvement running in Z2 normally, I would run date another runner, wouldn't care if they were better than me, but you'd be surprised by how many people say they are into running because they ran once, the other year,

[@goodyeoman4534]

I'd take little notice of the Garmin when it comes to zones. Mine tells me I'm in zone 3 when I'm jogging at the slowest pace I possibly can. But if I walk, it doesn't even register me as being in zone 1.

[@katec9893]

I stumbled onto this channel through a trainer review...as a hiking non runner I think runners would do best of they dated each other. I love walking and two of my exes would refuse to go for countryside walks and instead insist on going for runs whilst I went on solo hikes making it a bit pointless being in a relationship with them. I would love to date a fellow hiker who isn't into running.

[@WillowElm]

I am absolutely living for this soft-launch of Sarah and Tom's relationship! ❤

[@runningchannel]

Us too 😍

[@rustybarnet]

I initially read this as “absolutely livid” and was trying to work out why you were so annoyed about it… 😂

[@WillowElm]

@@rustybarnet Oh goodness 😅 nope, definitely just happy!

[@marathonmimmi]

Use different flights. It is best in case of a crash.

[@karolina.321]

Just rewatched Toms first Chicago marathon and only now noticed the charming twnikle in his eye! Which appears for much of the video! Jeez how did I miss this? ;)

[@KevinHowe1101]

I also went for a run on the morning of my wedding, 10 years ago. I really should turn round and start heading back, shouldn't I?

[@iberiksoderblom]

Sadly, I havent had any dating-succes via running. But it would be nice.

[@MrNoName7474]

All 3 interests I’ve had in the last year and a half have proceeded to stop attending the club run or come very inconsistently like once every couple months if that. Like run more, people!

[@bobkeane7966]

I'm with Andy I love running in the heat my muscles feel nice and loose in the heat.

[@adamshirley9193]

I met my girlfriend at a trail running group run, started flirting with each other at a local brewery run club and our first date was a 5k.

[@runningchannel]

Love that!

[@Cozwantsthatpie]

I first got into running because of my first wife I wanted to look really good for her which I fell in love with running. Now my second wife is coaching me towards my first marathon.

[@eddieyew2713]

Love and the love for running. ❤😅

[@runningchannel]

Love that

[@chloereynolds8519]

I'd love to date a runner just because they'd understand my training schedules, but going for a run together sounds awful because running is My Thing. Also I run too slow to meet any of the cute ones where I live, everyone's been flirting with each other for 15 minutes by the time I get back

[@MrNoName7474]

Lol tragic

[@alexswatton5883]

Disappointed this has been up for 40 mins and no-one had commented on the sarah/tom hint yet.

[@runningchannel]

🤐🤐🤐🤐

[@nataliamartinkova]

It's a bit old news. They more or less confirmed in the video where Tom struggled with his longest pre-marathon run.

[@Liriand]

Finn here, commenting for the Finnish line 😁

[@80y3r9]

Pre-wedding parkrun! Brilliant you get announced n spend it saying hi n thanks, fun!

[@krisrampersad8159]

How much does temperature help? I live in the tropics and the average temp in around 30 degrees during my after work run

[@goodyeoman4534]

I struggle to run in the heat.

[@mjuk1984]

I wouldn't limit it to runners dating runners as more of dating someone you have common interests with.

[@emmarunyeard6832]

Got the vote in after your tip last week 🎉

[@allisoncharles4394]

What! Wait… Sarah and Tom ❤ Love this 🫶

[@runningchannel]

Us too 😍

[@topoisomerace]

My long run group is keenly aware of this dating/running trend, and I find it makes them suspicious of newcomers.

[@bhavishb]

"The finish line" Good one Rick :)

[@realgrilledsushi]

Guys, don’t do it. Stay the course, improve your run. They want to ruin your pb!

[@goodyeoman4534]

Anyone else having problems getting rid of YT ads? Got one about Durex condoms for this vid lol.

[@runningchannel]

YT is getting smarter 😂

[@danabc322]

I swear some weeks my local park run is literal speed dating!

[@kylehill9965]

No wonder Tom looked cross when i asked to take a picture with Sarah during the Chicago Marathon. Haha

[@runningchannel]

😂😂😂😂

[@severiner7168]

A comment on the start... Andy can probably get out earlier than Rick because he might spend less time on face and hair routine. Also taxi to the station... wondering if the station is over 1.500m away...

[@fane2233]

So if i get a running gal i will do cardio in the streets and also in the sheets? ☺️ Imagine the gains...

[@runningchannel]

Allllll the gains 😂

[@derekpugh5457]

On a completely different topic, can you have a chat about the adidas Olympic kit for Paris ? I have bought the previous ones due to the great design but this one is shocking boring , also why do Nike make all the other kits but adidas make the Olympics ones ? Thanks

[@runningchannel]

Why do you find the kit so boring this year?

[@derekpugh5457]

@@runningchannel it’s just blue 🤷🏻‍♂️ no GB flag design incorporated like previous vests, one colour that won’t stand out in the races amongst the other athletes when watching so you can pick them out easier….just think adidas could have done better

[@AlbertWeijers]

Voted!!!

[@azertyqwerty4869]

I live in Paris, I hope to see you during my daily run during your stay.... I could buy a glass a gavy or a bottle for Rick...

[@skirtonbear1]

Rick, we keep our house at 30° C/86° F. We’re training in the 90’s (32°C+) here in Sacramento, California. Had to push training to 5:30 AM canceling 6 PM’s runs because it was 112°F (44.4°C). I’m guessing HOT is relative.

[@davidsimons5764]

I haven’t run for a couple years cause of injuries and I had a lot more girls looking at me and more opportunities I have tried crossing training but I’m really injured

[@goodyeoman4534]

What injuries? You might be overtraining or need to address some things.

[@davidsimons5764]

@@goodyeoman4534 it was overtraining and i got some kind of muscle injury.thanks for the interest

[@MrNoName7474]

I had a dream last night that I was 5th wheeling with my 2 brothers and their wives and it was valentine’s day. And we went to a fancy restaurant just to pay a fortune for a tiny portion. Was pretty sad lol.

[@cartwrightbrett13]

I think it would be hard to be with someone who was also not into running or sport.

[@runningchannel]

Agreed!

[@bobkeane7966]

It sounds like a good way to get a running buddy.

[@runningchannel]

Haha extra cardio

[@AndrewBush_XK]

Most embarrassing running moment. Wondered why female runners were giving me a smile- thought for a moment that my form was particularly good only to find at the end of the long run I had 2 red stains through my yellow running top. 😳. I always use anti-chaff on any run longer than about an hour just in case!

[@condoti]

Would a shoe horn remove the possibility of improper lacing?

[@GoldenHoudini]

Third week of asking to extend these to an hour

[@ty_pov844]

Andy's next marathon should be in Ballarat, Australia in April 2025

[@pavelmarinovjourney]

Listening on my long run, when Rick mentioned he's running in regular underwear, suddenly I just imagined him running in tighty-whiteys for ½ of my run😂😂😂

[@runningchannel]

Hahaha that’s not an image you want

[@MrBoulderhead]

I disagree, my wife can't stand fitness and exercise. I absolutely love it. Our kids are experience both ends of the fitness / creative spectrums and hopefully choose their own path of one or maybe both outlets

[@Bertziethegreat]

Rick always puts the lotion on his skin so he doesn't get the hose again.

[@runningchannel]

Top quality reference!!

[@NoelSlevin]

It wasn’t really a secret, but also not really our business!

[@runningchannel]

Fair fair 😂

[@nidhivaidya6485]

Honestly, I was expecting Andy to have 6-8 children... not a regular 3 🤣 that's only one more than Rick!

[@garymanders1273]

Have to say it....Tom punching above your weight there matey..good on you!😁

[@pierre-yvesdantec3802]

If your 10k PB is 1h and her's is 35 mn , you know from thé start you''ll never catch her 😢

[@CatherineRose15]

I dont even want to know exactly how many children Andy had, im happy with in my head it being 12

[@runningchannel]

Yeah a solid 12

[@neilreynolds432]

Wizz runners oooo so hot when it is over 40C then it is hot

[@thenoiseph]

Ok for real, what's wrong with sock shoe sock shoe?

[@runningchannel]

We will let the comment section answer this 😂

[@TriniTheo]

Psychopathic behaviour !!!

[@turkeysandwich001]

Let’s have a referendum. I stand by sock shoe sock shoe!!

[@thenoiseph]

@@TriniTheo how so?

[@thenoiseph]

@@turkeysandwich001 I'm not saying one is right and the other wrong. I just don't understand why sock shoe sock shoe is considered wrong 😄

[@nicagerona59]

Sun cream rain or shine

[@runningchannel]

😂😂😂

[@petewilcock]

Sarah is dating Mario?

[@runningchannel]

From the Nintendo games…?

[@petewilcock]

@@runningchannel All he needs is the cap...

[@steve24550]

Speaker phones in public !! ... arghh !!

[@Morgaide]

Eagle eyed people.... anyone who watches all episodes 😂😂

[@chrisshaw2810]

A lot of people end up dating people they work with. Ahem.

[@Tomleyboo]

Never been this early 😮 whoop new episode to get me through sorting the kids toys out

[@runningchannel]

Love it! Hope you enjoyed it

[@rustybarnet]

I’d bet good money that doesn’t take you as long as it takes Andy…

[@Tomleyboo]

@@rustybarnet 100% we threw in the towel at two 😂

[@jenniferr7397]

How many children does Andy Baddeley have?

[@runningchannel]

We’ve lost count but I think 19

[@tanyakennedy6511]

LOL. From another video, I think it's 3.

[@jenniferr7397]

Only three? From the way the presenters talk, I thought Andy had at least a sports team worth of children.

[@runwithfester]

Nice podcast Rick needs to work harder on his jokes

[@runningchannel]

We will give him some new material

[@kophotography895]

If people keep making stupid ideas loke this, I am going to STOP running. This happened in gyms and look what happened there...

[@runningchannel]

Oh no…!