🎙️ Trackstaa Podcast | Keely Hodgkinson’s Indoor World Record & How Host Lucy Jones WON the National XC Championships

About this episode

The episode discusses Keely Hodgkinson's indoor world record, Lucy Jones's victory at the National XC Championships, and the evolving role of personality in athletics.

Welcome back to the Trackstaa Podcast with Rich Morrell and Lucy Jones. This week they cover huge performances on the track and a huge win of their own. Rich and Lucy break down Keely’s indoor world record and what it means for the 800m, including how indoor lane starts are reshaping the event and what it signals for the future of middle distance running. They also dive into Megan Keith’s European 10K record and what her rise says about athlete development and the blending of track and road racing. The episode also sees Lucy recount her victory at the English National Cross Country Championships, sharing how the race unfolded, the decisive move that secured the win, and the confidence it took to commit when it mattered most. Rich and Lucy also explore the growing role of personality in athletics, how confidence and showmanship can elevate the sport’s appeal, and what all of this means for the future of track and road racing. Make sure to like & subscribe for the best weekly athletics podcast in the game! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Hosts: Lucy Jones, Rich Morrell

Topics covered

• Keely Hodgkinson
• Lucy Jones
• National XC Championships
• European 10K record
• athlete development
• middle distance running
• confidence in athletics

Keywords

• Keely Hodgkinson
• Lucy Jones
• Rich Morrell
• National XC Championships
• European 10K
• athlete development
• middle distance running
• confidence
• showmanship
• track and road racing

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