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Well, that was some way to announce yourself over 26.2 miles! Andreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon on his debut, and it’s got us asking some BIG questions! Rich Morrell is joined by Lucy Jones and Cameron Boyek on the Trackstaa Podcast to pick apart an incredible performance from the Swede and look back at all the drama from New York. On this week’s show: 🏆 Just how good was Almgren’s marathon debut? How fast could he go on a quicker course? Are we talking 2:02? Even faster? Track or roads? Has this performance changed everything for Almgren? 🥇 LA 2028 – could the marathon actually be his best shot at Olympic gold? 🏃 We break down the men’s and women’s races, the big performances and the surprises from NYC. Plus, we head back to the UK to round up all the action from the National Cross Country Relays in Mansfield. One thing’s for sure: Andreas Almgren has given us plenty to talk about! Subscribe to Trackstaa for more athletics chat, race breakdowns and interviews. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

European 800m champion Mark English joins Rich Morrell on the latest episode of The Trackstaa Show. At 33 years old, and more than a decade after winning his first European medal, English delivered the performance of his career to claim a historic gold in Birmingham this summer. We reflect on that unforgettable European triumph, his evolution as an athlete, the lessons learned from over a decade competing at the highest level, and how his partnership with coach Justin Rinaldi has helped him reach new heights. From the young athlete of ten years ago to the experienced racer of today, English offers a fascinating insight into longevity, development and what it takes to keep improving. 📺 AVAILABLE NOW on the Trackstaa YouTube channel and all major audio podcast platforms! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From coaching his son Jake Wightman to world 1500m gold to launching an exciting new middle-distance training group, Geoff Wightman is embarking on a fresh chapter in his coaching career. In this episode of the Trackstaa Podcast, Rich Morrell sits down with the former international marathon runner, renowned stadium announcer and world championship winning coach to discuss the launch of Team RG. It all started with a social media post. More than 60 athletes expressed an interest in joining, but only four made the cut: Pippa Roessler, Lucy Austin, Annie Testar and Ella Fryer.  Geoff explains why these four? Why he’s launching a new group now? And what he believe’s it takes to develop the next generation of elite middle-distance runners? Geoff opens up about his coaching philosophies, the influences that have shaped his approach, what makes Team RG different from other UK training groups and why his passion for developing athletes remains as strong as ever. We also explore his ambitions for the group and the challenges of balancing elite-level aspirations with everyday commitments. A fascinating insight into the mind of a world championship-winning coach and an exciting new project in British middle-distance running. Subscribe to Trackstaa for more exclusive conversations with the athletes, coaches and personalities shaping the sport. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

European marathon bronze medalist Abbie Donnelly joins Lucy Jones on the Trackstaa Podcast to chat about her incredible breakthrough season and taking home a medal at the European Championships in Birmingham. From entering the sport through local cross-country and Lincoln Wellington AC to balancing a seven-year PhD in Victorian imperialism with elite professional running, it's been quite the journey! Abbie opens up about transitioning to the marathon distance, adapting to a new coaching style under Chris Jones that utilizes blood lactate tracking, and overcoming a severe hamstring injury just months before the championship. The pair also get stuck into the brutal realities of racing a hilly 5k-lap championship course, working alongside teammate Clara Evans through mid-race surges, essential advice for first-time marathoners, and what's next for Abbie, including her long-term ambitions for LA. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

European marathon bronze medalist Abbie Donnelly joins Lucy Jones on the Trackstaa Podcast to chat about her incredible breakthrough season and taking home a medal at the European Championships in Birmingham. From entering the sport through local cross-country and Lincoln Wellington AC to balancing a seven-year PhD in Victorian imperialism with elite professional running, it's been quite the journey! Abbie opens up about transitioning to the marathon distance, adapting to a new coaching style under Chris Jones that utilizes blood lactate tracking, and overcoming a severe hamstring injury just months before the championship. The pair also get stuck into the brutal realities of racing a hilly 5k-lap championship course, working alongside teammate Clara Evans through mid-race surges, essential advice for first-time marathoners, and what's next for Abbie, including her long-term ambitions for LA. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who will win the women’s clash between Olympic marathoner Rose Harvey and Olympic 1500m finalist Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, making her 10K debut? Could Omar Ahmed break the Jarrow 10K course record? Chris and Richard discuss these questions as they preview the Top Flight Jarrow 10K. They run through the leading entries and share their predictions and you can watch it live from 8:45am on the RunThrough YouTube channel on Sunday 18th October 2026. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

British distance runner James West joins Rick Morrell on the Trackstaa Podcast to chat about his incredible return to racing following surgery that threatened his athletics career. From months of uncertainty and rehabilitation to picking up bronze over 5,000m at the British Championships and representing Great Britain at the European Championships in Birmingham, it's been quite the journey back! James opens up about how injury has changed his mindset, why he's enjoying racing more than ever and what he's learned from working with some of the biggest names in distance running. The pair also get stuck into the current state of athletics, the world ranking system, training philosophies and what's next for James, including his ambitions for the World Championships and beyond. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris and Rich preview the Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon, breaking down the routes, leading contenders and the hills that could decide the race. Can Marshall Smith turn his big training mileage into another Chester victory? How will the women’s race unfold? And what makes the 26.2km Metric Marathon a useful stepping stone to the full distance? There’s also a look back at the Altrincham 10K, a discussion about Omar Ahmed’s evolving race tactics and an update on the Top Flight Series standings as the remaining fixtures approach. Watch the Chester Marathon live on RunThrough’s YouTube channel from 8:45am on race day, with Big Red and guests bringing you the action. Running yourself? Watch back afterwards to spot yourself out on the course and crossing the finish line. Who are you backing for the win? Let us know in the comments and subscribe for more Top Flight race previews, interviews and live coverage. STREAM LIVE FROM 8.45AM ON THE 11TH OCTOBER - https://youtube.com/live/_sAkpVvuZiA?feature=share Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Was Athlos a glimpse of athletics’ future? Rich Morrell and Cameron Boyek review the women’s meet in London, from its atmosphere and TV coverage to Keely Hodgkinson’s 800m win and the growing rivalry between Georgia Hunter Bell and Klaudia Kazimierska. Then it’s on to the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. Cam explains why the road mile feels different from the track, before they break down the 5K races, Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s defeat, the women’s half marathon record and Andreas Almgren’s European record. To finish, Rich and Cam each choose their standout men’s and women’s track performances of the season, with Josh Kerr, Audrey Werro, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Georgia Hunter Bell all in the mix. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The World Ultimate Championships have come and gone, and Lucy Jones and Cameron Boyek are back to break down all the biggest moments from the weekend. From Audrey Werro's victory in the women's 800m to Klaudia Kazimierska's breakthrough win in the women's 1500m, there was plenty to get stuck into. The pair also discuss Georgia Hunter Bell, Nikki Hiltz, Josh Kerr and the incredibly deep men's 1500m field. And then there's Jakob Ingebrigtsen. After returning to running just weeks before the European Championships, Jakob produced another incredible performance in the men's 5000m, running 12:59.24 and producing a trademark final 100m. Lucy and Cam discuss just how impressive his comeback has been and what could be possible when he's fully fit again. They also get into some of the bigger talking points around World Ultimate, including the prize money, athlete personalities, presentation, sponsor visibility and how athletics can continue to create bigger events around its biggest stars. Finally, they look ahead to Athlos, the all women's athletics event taking place in London, discussing its unique format, prize money and focus on creating a different experience for athletes. A full review of the World Ultimate Championships, the biggest races, the biggest talking points and what's next for athletics. Make sure you like, comment and subscribe to Trackstaa for more athletics conversation, analysis and race reviews. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lucy Jones and Cameron Boyek are back on the Trackstaa Podcast to preview one of the most exciting new major championships in athletics, with the world's best athletes going head to head across the 800m, 1500m and 5000m. The pair break down the biggest races and debate who could come out on top, including Femke Bol, Audrey Werro and Keely Hodgkinson in the women's 800m, Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Brandon Miller in the men's 800m, and Georgia Hunter Bell, Jess Hull and Nikki Hiltz in the women's 1500m. But the big one is the men's 1500m. Josh Kerr, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Cole Hocker and a host of the world's best middle distance runners line up in what could be one of the most stacked 1500m races we've seen in years. With no pacemakers, huge prize money and some serious rivalries developing between the world's biggest names, the World Ultimate Championships could deliver something very special. Lucy and Cam also look at the men's and women's 5000m fields, the rise of Femke Bol over 800m, the championship credentials of the athletes involved and why tactical racing could play a huge role across the weekend. Subscribe to Trackstaa for more athletics podcasts, race previews, analysis and discussion from across the world of running and track and field. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Top Flight Series heads to Altrincham for Stage 9 of 12, with another stacked elite field ready to battle it out over 10K. After an exciting Quayside 5K, Chris Parr and Rich Morrell look ahead to Altrincham, breaking down the course, the key athletes to watch and the battles that could shape the latest round of the series. On the men's side, can Omar Ahmed continue his incredible 2026 winning run? He'll face strong competition from Finlay Proffitt, Chris McLeod and more, while the women's field is arguably one of the deepest we've seen in the series so far, with seven athletes boasting PBs under 34 minutes. Can the Altrincham course records fall? Who will take the win? And who will come away with the crucial Top Flight Series points? Find out all the predictions, analysis and storylines to watch ahead of another huge day of racing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The European Championships are heating up and Rich Morrell and Cameron Boyek are back to break down all the biggest talking points from the latest action. The focus starts with the men's 800m semi finals, including impressive performances from Mark English, Ben Pattison and the rest of the field. Rich and Cam look at the tactics, finishing speed and different approaches that could shape the final, as well as how 800m racing continues to evolve. They also discuss the women's 800m and 5000m before turning their attention to Jakob Ingebrigtsen's return. What does his comeback mean for the rest of the field, and does his experience and ability to control a race give him a psychological edge? With the finals approaching, Rich and Cam make their predictions, discuss athlete conditioning and look at how racing through multiple rounds could influence who comes out on top. Who are you backing for the 800m final, and can anyone stop Ingebrigtsen? Let us know your predictions in the comments and don't forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Trackstaa Podcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack Rowe and Alex Bell stole the show at Battersea Park with two incredible performances, but who will carry that momentum into the next stage of the Top Flight Series at the Quayside 5K? In this episode, Cameron Boyek and Rich Morrell look back at a memorable night in Battersea, where course records, RunThrough records and over £2,000 in prize money were on the line. They get into the Quayside 5K, breaking down the elite men's and women's fields, discussing the athletes to watch, debating whether more course records are under threat and making their race predictions. The pair also get into the latest Top Flight Series standings and explain how the battle for the overall title is starting to take shape. And don't forget you can watch the Quayside 5K LIVE on Wednesday night from 6.30pm - https://youtube.com/live/KS1N0LfP1TY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will the Battersea Park 5K course record finally be broken? In this episode of the Top Flight Show, Chris Parr and Rich Morrell look back at the brilliant inaugural Vitality Stockport 10K before turning their attention to one of the biggest races of the Top Flight season. With the deepest field in the event's history, they analyse the standout names, discuss who could take home the prize money, debate whether the men's 14:04 course record will finally fall and make their predictions for both elite races on the 29th July. The pair also break down the current Top Flight Series standings, highlight the athletes to watch and explain why the series continues to raise the standard of domestic road racing. 📍 Battersea Park 5K 🗓 Wednesday, 29th July 2026 🎥 Live stream from 18:15 ⏱ Elite race start 18:30 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy