Episodes

Katie and Rich round-up a busy week of athletics, including the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, where Claudia Hollingsworth beat Georgia Hunter Bell and Cameron Myers put on another show... There's also reaction to Josh Kerr's announcement he'll go for the mile world record at the London Diamond League, reports the London Marathon will be a two-day event in 2027, a wrap up of more doping news and the Berlin Half Marathon - and appreciation for Adam Gemili, who's announced his retirement from com...

Wheelchair racing legend Marcel Hug joins us for a chat about his longevity in a sport which he continues to dominate. Having just turned 40, the Swiss 'Silver Bullet' talks about what continues to motivate him, innovations in the sport, para-athletics' visibility in day-to-day life and whether he'll be racing at Los Angeles 2028. Marcel was speaking to us courtesy of London Marathon Events, having been announced for this April's race - and ahead of competing at the Tokyo Marathon on 1 March. Ch...

Rich, Hannah and Katie take a look back at the final World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold event before the World Indoor Championships next month - both of which are held in Torun, Poland. There are takes on the controversial disqualification of Tshepiso Masalela, following his celebration after winning the 1500m, plus a look back at other results from across Europe - including a new 10k record for Britain’s Megan Keith. How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check ou...

Hannah and Rich preview this weekend's UK Athletics Indoor Championships, which forms part of the build-up to the World Athletics Indoor Championships next month - as athletes chase qualification standards. How will Keely Hodgkinson get on in her season opener, how fast will Josh Kerr run, and why is Matthew Hudson-Smith coming back to the Midlands?! British entries: https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/UKAIC-Entries-11th-Feb.pdf Check out our new website: podiumathleti...

The 2026 Millrose Games did not disappoint. The team round-up the big stories from New York, including another win for Cole Hocker, more improvements from Cam Myers and victory for Nikki Hiltz in their season opener. Hannah's not stopped smiling since Issy Boffey's incredible run to go second on the UK indoor 800m rankings - and we talk about the latest bust for gambling in athletics, and why the rules are what they are. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie S...

Could the course record fall this year?! In the final episode of elite announcement week, we preview the men’s race - Sabastian Sawe’s back to defend his title, with Jacob Kiplimo also returning after his first marathon win in Chicago - 2:01:25 is the time to beat. Joining them are Olympic champion Tamirat Tola, track great Joshua Cheptegei as well as much anticipated marathon debuts for Yomif Kejelcha and Hagos Gebrhiwet. London Marathon’s head of elite athletes Spencer Barden - who puts these ...

We’re back to take a deep look at an electric field that has been assembled for the elite women’s race, featuring the women’s only world record holder Tigist Assefa against the athlete who previously held the mark - and who beat the Ethiopian at the World Championships - Peres Jepchirchir. Sifan Hassan’s back to impress, while Hellen Obiri goes for a fast time after excelling in Boston and New York in recent years. Joining us to discuss the entries is the man who puts these fields together - Lon...

The wheelchair field is the focus on day two of London Marathon elite entry announcement week and in this episode we have a very special guest - as record eight-time winner and British Paralympic legend David Weir joins us to talk through his love for the race and what's to come. Subscribe, follow and leave us a review if you can - and stay tuned for more podcasts throughout the week. 📸 Gary Oakley for London Marathon Events Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Kat...

We're thrilled to have linked up with the London Marathon for a week of announcements of the elite fields - starting with the British athletes, featuring interviews with Eilish McColgan and Emile Cairess. Subscribe, follow and leave us a review if you can - and stay tuned for more podcasts throughout the week. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follo...

It's a rare Sunday podcast for the team to look back at some incredible performances at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, and a little look ahead to the Millrose Games next weekend. We also wrap up the latest news from elsewhere, including elite announcements for the Tokyo and Boston marathons. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us ...

Track and field season is properly here! The first big meet of 2026 takes place in Boston this weekend for the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Hannah and Rich preview the event, round-up the latest news and speak to Guillaume Laurent, from ATHLE.ch Ethiopia, about the work his organisation are doing to give opportunities to young aspiring athletes in Ethiopia. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possibl...

One of the all-time greatest marathoners - Kenya's Benson Kipruto - joins us on the podcast to talk about his career, how his training group are out to show what can be achieved without doping, and what he still hopes to achieve - courtesy of our brilliant sponsors, Maurten.Benson completed the set of major wins set in the USA with victory at the New York City Marathon at the back end of 2025, with a sprint finish to beat Alex Mutiso. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Ne...

Hannah's back from Tallahassee to join Rich and Katie with a review of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which featured dominant wins for Jacob Kiplimo and Agnes Ngetich - and gold from a star-studded Australian relay team. There's a round up of the Valencia 10k - where Eilish McColgan regained her European record - and we wrap up latest news in athletics, including the provisional suspension of New York City Marathon third placer, Albert Korir. Presented by athletics commentators...

Starting our first full calendar year at Podium, Hannah joins Rich and Katie from Tallahassee to preview the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which takes place this weekend. Jacob Kiplimo, Agnes Ngetich and a strong British team headed by Megan Keith are among those in Florida looking to take the titles. There's a look at the Valencia 10k, and the team also reflect on Reece Prescod's decision to join the Enchanced Games. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman...