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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Neil Gourley joins Rich Morrell on The Trackstaa Podcast after securing his place at the Commonwealth Games to chat about one of the biggest moments of his career.

Neil reflects on what it means to represent Scotland on home soil in Glasgow, why racing in front of a home crowd is so special, and the mindset he'll be taking into one of the biggest championships of the year.

The conversation also dives into life with the Dark Sky Distance group in Flagstaff, how the move has helped him develop as an athlete, and the lessons he's learned from competing at the highest level. Neil opens up about overcoming setbacks, dealing with the pressures of elite racing, and what continues to motivate him as he chases more success.

It's a fascinating insight into the life of one of Britain's top middle distance runners, covering everything from training and racing to the moments that have shaped his career.

What are you expecting from Neil at the Commonwealth Games? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Trackstaa Podcast.

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We were lucky enough to sit down with Josh Kerr the day after he shattered the 27 year old mile world record to dive into the full details of what it took for him to achieve this incredible milestone, how he hopes it will leave a legacy for future generations as well as how working with Amazfit has enabled him and his team to level up the training he was doing to allow him to break the world record.

We hope you enjoy and let us know your favourite part of the conversation in the comments!

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The London Diamond League is almost here and Rich Morrell, Lucy Jones and Cameron Boyek are back on The Trackstaa Podcast to preview one of the biggest meetings of the athletics season.

The biggest talking point is Josh Kerr's mile world record attempt. Can he break Hicham El Guerrouj's legendary 27 year old mark? The team discusses what it will take to rewrite the history books, whether the conditions are right for a record breaking run, and why Project 222 could become one of the defining moments of the athletics season.

Elsewhere, the team looks ahead to an incredible evening of racing, analysing Georgia Hunter Bell's sensational form following the British Championships, previewing the stacked men's 800m featuring Max Burgin, Ben Pattison and Jake Wightman, and breaking down the biggest battles across the middle distance programme. From athlete form and race tactics to bold predictions and dark horses, every major talking point is covered before the action gets underway at the London Stadium.

Will Josh Kerr make history? Who else will steal the headlines at the London Diamond League? 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.

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This week on The Top Flight Show, Chris Parr and Richard Morrell look ahead to the inaugural Vitality Stockport 10K, the newest addition to the Top Flight calendar, while reflecting on a packed few weeks of racing and what's still to come this summer.

The pair recap standout performances from Cheshire and Jarrow, discuss how the Top Flight Series is beginning to take shape and explain why the next month could be pivotal in deciding the overall standings. They also preview the upcoming schedule, including Battersea, Quayside and the Tartan Games, as the season enters its busiest spell.

Attention then turns to Stockport, where one of the strongest fields of the year is set to line up. Chris and Rich break down the key contenders, including Amy-Eloise Neale, Jonny Mellor, Omar Ahmed, Ed Buck and Laurence McCourt, discuss the prize money and course records on offer, and make their predictions for what promises to be an exciting morning of racing.

Who will come away with the win?

Tune in to find out before the live stream gets underway Sunday morning at 8.45am - https://youtube.com/live/h6a7cBaA_t4?feature=share

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Jonny Mellor joins Rich Morrell on the Trackstaa Podcast after earning selection for Great Britain at the European Championships marathon in Birmingham.

From his early days balancing football, swimming and athletics, to becoming one of Britain's most consistent distance runners, Jonny reflects on a career spanning track, cross country and the roads. He discusses the transition to the marathon, the setbacks that threatened his career, and why, at 39 years old, he's still running personal bests.

The pair also dive into marathon training, race strategy, double threshold sessions, racing through a marathon block and what it means to wear the GB vest on home soil once again.

Ahead of the European Championships, Jonny will also be racing at the inaugural Vitality Stockport 10K as part of the Top Flight Race Series, where some of the UK's fastest athletes will battle it out on one of the country's quickest new 10K courses.

Don't forget to like, subscribe and follow Trackstaa for more interviews, race previews and conversations from the world of athletics.

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Fresh off defending her British 1500m title, Sarah Calvert joins Lucy Jones on Trackstaa to reflect on another unforgettable championship performance and the journey that led her back to the top of the podium.

Sarah opens up about a far from perfect build up to the British Championships, managing injury setbacks, rebuilding confidence and why she arrived in Birmingham feeling far less certain than she did a year ago. She talks through her race tactics, the mindset that helped her stay calm under pressure and how she produced another devastating finishing kick to become a two time British champion.

The conversation also looks ahead to the Commonwealth Games, where Sarah will represent Scotland in the mile. She shares what it means to compete in Glasgow, why it has been a dream ever since watching the Games as a teenager, and the goals she still has for the rest of the season, including chasing the European qualifying standard and racing on some of the biggest stages in the sport.

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Fresh off their British Championship victories, Rich Morrell sits down with two of Britain's newest national champions for an exclusive double episode.

First up is British 5000m champion David Mullarkey, who reflects on executing the perfect championship race, managing the challenge of travelling back from the United States just days before the event, and what it feels like to claim his first senior British title. David also discusses his season so far, the tactical approach that delivered gold, and his ambitions for the rest of the summer.

In the second half of the episode, newly crowned British 3000m steeplechase champion Kristian Imroth joins the podcast after an incredible week that also saw him earn international selection. Kristian talks through his breakthrough performance, the pressure of arriving at the championships as the top seed, how he handled one of the fastest domestic steeplechase races in recent years, and what representing Great Britain means to him.

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The British Championships delivered and this week on Trackstaa the team breaks down everything that happened across an unforgettable weekend of racing.

Rich Morrell and Lucy Jones are joined once again by Cameron Boyek to unpack the standout performances, biggest surprises and what the results could mean for the rest of the season. From Georgia Hunter Bell’s stunning front running 1:55 performance in the women’s 800m to the discussion around Keely’s late withdrawal from the 400m, there is plenty to get into.

The episode also covers another championship performance from Sarah Calvert, Arlo Ludewick’s breakthrough British title, and the key moments from both the men’s and women’s 5000m races with tactical analysis throughout. The team also looks at the steeplechase results, the European selection conversation and the racing decisions that shaped the weekend!

Which performance impressed you most this weekend and what are your takeaways heading into the rest of the season?

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The British Championships start lists are here and this episode is packed with predictions & debate! Your normal hosts, Lucy Jones and Rich Morrell are joined by special guest Cameron Boyek to break down the biggest storylines ahead of championship weekend. From Keely Hodgkinson stepping down to the 400m, to George Mills’ return, and the surprise absence of Josh Kerr, there is plenty to unpack.

In this episode,

🔥 Women’s 800m Can anyone stop Georgia Hunter Bell?

🔥 Women’s 1500m One of the toughest fields to call in years

🔥 Steeplechase and 5,000m previews

🔥 Men’s 800m Pattison vs Burgin?

🔥 Men’s 1500m Predictions, dark horses, and championship tactics

Expect start list analysis, bold podium predictions, race tactics and a few disagreements along the way.

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