The TRACKSTAA Podcast

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?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Trackstaa Podcast is back with a special bonus episode as we preview the Top Flight Battersea 10K 2026.Usual host Rich Morell is joined by Top Flight Race Director Chris Parr and Cameron Boyek, to break down everything you need to know ahead of the next big showdown.The team recap Stage 1 in Newcastle, highlighting standout performances and the continued growth of one of the UK’s fastest rising 10Ks. With deeper fields and sharper competition each year, the standard keeps climbing.Now all eyes turn to Battersea for Stage 2 👇A stacked elite field.Serious prize money.Course records under threat.The lads dive into race predictions, discuss how the mixed race format could shape the dynamics, and explore why more athletes are chasing personal goals and PBs, not just podium spots.With momentum building in the 2026 Top Flight Series, Battersea promises fireworks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rich Morrell and Lucy Jones sit down to unpack an absolutely wild weekend of athletics, starting with the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, where records were falling left, right, and centre.They get into Josh Hoy’s ridiculous indoor 800m world record, how it actually played out, and why it felt inevitable once the pace wound up. There’s also plenty of love for Hobbs Kessler, whose calm, metronomic run to a 2000m world record had everyone watching in disbelief. Add in Jake Wightman breaking the British indoor record, and it’s a reminder of just how deep and competitive middle-distance running is right now.On the women’s side, the chat turns to a stacked 3000m, with standout runs from Elle St. Pierre and Linden Hall, plus a wider look at the young athletes starting to mix it with the established names. Rich and Lucy also talk through why athletes like Izzy Boffey and Ellie Baker are becoming serious players in the women’s 800m.To wrap things up, attention shifts to the London Marathon, with a proper look at the loaded elite fields and why the hype is more than justified this year. With records being broken, careers taking off, and races delivering every weekend, this episode captures why track and field is in such a good place right now.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Rich Morrell and Lucy Jones chat through a huge weekend of racing. Valencia brought perfect conditions, two European records from Andreas Almgren and Eilish McColgan, and an incredible depth of talent that led to a flood of personal bests. They dig into what made the race so fast and why McColgan’s performance felt like such a big comeback moment.The conversation then shifts to the World Cross Country Championships, where Jacob Kiplimo and Agnes Ngetich stamped their authority with dominant performances. Rich and Lucy also break down the mixed relay, talking tactics, bold moves, and why it has quickly become one of the most exciting events to watch.To wrap up, they look ahead at where cross country might be heading next, from a possible link with the Winter Olympics to the growing pull of road racing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode we are joined by James Rhoades, a runner, photographer and athletics expert (we think he is), as we talk the London Marathon, Grand Slam track and if Faith Kipyegon can run a sub 4 minute mile.Head to the John Lewis website to find out more about Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. Bose. Sound Is Power - https://shorturl.at/LJCzkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode we talk; Our pre Liverpool cross challenge predictions, the European cross country championships, the dirtiest race in history and our favourite performances throughout history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy