Hannah and Rich are back to preview the Chicago Marathon, where Sharon Lokedi takes on a fast course for the first time in her career - taking on Brigid Kosgei. Could Jacob Kiplimo become the latest man to dip below 2 hours, having been the forgotten athlete in London - where he also dipped below the previous world record?
There's a look at the UK Athletics consideration standards for the World Championships in Beijing, Matchroom's signing of 16-year-old sprinter Bronson Hearn-Smith and why it could be exciting for the sport, a look at the World Athlete of the Year nominations - and an update on Andy Diaz Hernandez taking part in their verison in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing.
Link to watch Joachim B Olsen's dance from 2008: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2r7bmh
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0:00 Seasonal motivation
2:48 Athlete training habits
6:23 Recent performance updates
7:47 Chicago Marathon preview
12:36 Men's field analysis
26:44 Women's field analysis
36:40 London Marathon updates
40:53 Olympic selection process
45:25 British qualification standards
49:33 2036 Olympic host bids
53:11 Matchroom and athletics
1:00:38 World Athletics awards
1:07:44 Athletes in dance competitions
