Athletics Weekly Podcast

The latest episode of the Athletics Weekly podcast sees host Euan Crumley joined by Jason Henderson and Jasmine Collett to discuss the big moments from the recent Diamond League Final and look ahead to the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship. We hear from some of the big names – such as Femke Broeders-Bol, Jakob Ingebrigsten and Amy Hunt – who have been at the heart of the action in recent weeks and will be looking to stand out again this month. There is much to talk about, from the rapid development of the women’s 800m, through to Ingebrigtsen’s gamesmanship and the sprinting staying power of one of Britain’s most exciting talents. Subscribe to AW at: athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com Or buy the digital issue at: pocketmags.com/athletics-weekly-magazine# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July is a big month for athletics in the UK, with two major events on the horizon. Firstly, the Diamond League is headed for London and is promising to live up to the hype. A number of the world’s biggest names will be competing at the Olympic Stadium and Josh Kerr will be going for the long-standing mile world record, while fireworks are also expected in both the women’s and men’s 800m races. Just a few days later, the athletics action will get under way at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This will be a stripped back version of the event but, with a number of major stars having committed to competing, there is still lots to look forward to. Host Euan Crumley is joined by Jason Henderson and Tim Adams to pick through all of it and dive into the big talking points. The bumper Commonwealth Games preview issue of AW magazine is out now and available to order at: https://athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/CurrentIssue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast hears from the athletes at the centre of the big moments at the recent Stockholm Diamond League meeting. From Keely Hodgkinson breaking the British 800m record but being beaten by Audrey Werro’s historic run of 1:53.98, to Cooper Lutkenhaus producing a performance well beyond his years, Amy Hunt breaking the 11-second barrier for 100m and Mondo Duplantis tasting a rare defeat, there is much to discuss. There are exclusive interviews with all of those athletes as host Euan Crumley is joined by Jason Henderson and Wendy Sly to analyse it all. The June issue of AW magazine is out now. Subscribe here: https://athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/CurrentIssue Subscribe to the Athletics Weekly newsletter here: https://athleticsweekly.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Euan Crumley is joined by Jasmine Collett and Tim Adams to pick through what has been a fascinating few weeks for the world of athletics. The team discusses Sabastian Sawe’s extraordinary marathon world record, the biggest moments from the World Relays and the re-emergence of athletes such as Jamaican star Elaine Thompson-Herah and American idol Allyson Felix. There’s also a look ahead to the start of the Diamond League schedule. Visit athleticsweekly.com for the latest news and views on the sport. Order your copy AW of magazine: athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/CurrentIssue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is in the air and the latest episode of the AW Podcast looks ahead to the major marathons on the horizon this month, Boston and London. Is this the golden age of marathon racing? Who will come out on top? Will records fall in London again and why is the age demographic of the event starting to change? Host Euan Crumley is joined by Jason Henderson and Tim Adams to discuss all of that and more. The team also look back at the World Indoor Championships, consider Josh Kerr’s chances of breaking the mile world record, explore Keely Hodgkinson’s incredibly strong start to the year and talk through what might come next for teenage sprinting star Gout Gout after his World U20 200m record. Visit athleticsweekly.com for the latest news and views on the sport Order your copy AW of magazine: athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/CurrentIssue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast features an exclusive interview with one of athletics’ most exciting teenage talents, Sam Ruthe. Along with his father Ben, the 16-year-old New Zealander talks to Tim Adams about his record-breaking exploits and navigating a path through the sport. AW Podcast host Euan Crumley is also joined by Wendly Sly and Jason Henderson to talk about Ruthe’s emergence, as well the growing number of very young athletes who are already making a big impact. The team also looks ahead to this month’s World Indoor Championships in Poland. Will Keely Hodgkinson strike gold? Is the USA about to dominate the middle distance events? Will Mondo Duplantis have his work cut out to retain his men’s pole vault crown? There’s lots to discuss. The March issue of AW magazine is out now. Subscribe here: https://athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/CurrentIssue Subscribe to the Athletics Weekly newsletter here: https://athleticsweekly.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast, host Euan Crumley is joined by Jason Henderson and Jasmine Collett to talk through what has been a brilliant start to the indoor season. From Cole Hocker’s masterful two-mile performance and Cameron Myers’ growing maturity at the Millrose Games to 16-year-old Sam Ruthe’s record-breaking feats, Femke Bol’s impending 800m debut and the return of Keely Hodgkinson, there is plenty to discuss! The team also look ahead to the UK Indoor Championships and examine the top class fields announced for April’s London Marathon. The February issue of AW magazine is out now. Subscribe here: https://athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/preorder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast, host Euan Crumley is joined by Wendy Sly and Jason Henderson to examine an eventful start to 2026 and take a look at what promises to be a packed year ahead. There have already been cross country and road racing fireworks. The team reflects on the recent World Cross Country Championships and considers the reason why what used to be such a high profile event has slipped in the athletes’ list of priorities. Can it recapture past glories and how might that happen? Many of the world’s best distance runners opted to run at the Valencia 10km instead, with Eilish McColgan and Andreas Almgren breaking European records in Spain. Is this a sign of things to come in the months ahead? Reece Prescod also recently hit the headlines with his decision to compete in the highly controversial Enhanced Games in May. His case has also highlighted once again just how difficult it can be even for the elite to make a living from athletics. Keep up to date with the latest news and subscribe to AW at athleticsweekly.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our final episode of 2025 features three special guests who have also come out on top in the annual AW Readers’ Choice Awards. Faith Kipyegon, Amy Hunt and Jake Wightman were all recognised for their medal-winning exploits this summer and they speak exclusively with host Euan Crumley about a year to remember. Euan is also joined by Jason Henderson and Tim Adams to discuss the performances of the athletes who have stood out over these past 12 months, as well as looking forward to the upcoming European Cross Country Championships in Portugal. Subscribe to AW today, via: athleticsweekly.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The focus of this latest episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast is the changing face of running, away from the track. Host Euan Crumley is joined by Wendy Sly and Jasmine Collett to discuss the latest developments in the marathon, the role of cross country running and the boom in off-road events and competition. Conner Mantz is the special guest and he talks about his recent US record-breaking performance at the Chicago Marathon, as well as what it’s like to be part of a discipline that is developing at breakneck speed. Jasmine provides insight on the HOKA sponsored Team Makou training group that she spent time with in Font Romeu recently, while the team also reveal their selections for this year’s AW Awards. Visit athleticsweekly.com Order your copy of AW magazine at: https://athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/CurrentIssue?mc_cid=1132dd6ace&mc_eid=749f1021d9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we reflect on an eventful edition of the World Athletics Championships by speaking to some of the athletes who were at the heart of the action in Japan. Euan Crumley speaks with British silver medallists Amy Hunt, Jake Wightman and Georgia Hunter Bell about their journeys to the podium, while four-time world 200m champion Noah Lyles discusses the shifting landscape in the short sprints. You can find more analysis of the Tokyo World Championships in the latest issue of AW magazine, available now via athleticsweekly.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special bonus episode of the Athletics Weekly podcast features an exclusive interview with a very special guest – the 2000 Olympic 400m champion Cathy Freeman. It’s now 25 years since “Magic Monday” unfolded at Stadium Australia, and the standout performance that came in that women’s 400m final. Freeman had the weight of a nation’s expectations on her shoulders but she handled the pressure to win the gold medal. She speaks to Euan Crumley about the build-up to that moment, her role at the Games’ opening ceremony, effectively becoming the symbol of reconciliation in Australia and what it felt like to be at the centre of a moment that brought a nation to a standstill. Find out how you can become an AW subscriber by visiting: athleticsweekly.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast looks ahead to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Euan Crumley is joined by Wendy Sly and Jason Henderson to talk through the events and athletes to look out for in Japan but they also discuss why negotiating a major championships is so different from other events on the athletics calendar. Our special guest is men’s 1500m world champion Josh Kerr, who delves into the importance of detail and getting the small things right, as well as explaining why there’s no replacement for experience when it comes to competing at the highest level. Order your Tokyo 2025 preview issue of AW magazine here: athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/CurrentIssue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast sees host Euan Crumley joined by Jason Henderson to assess the recent national championships that have been taking place across the globe. From the UK to the US, athletes have been battling it out to qualify for next month’s World Championships – producing some superb racing, a few surprises and a clue or two about what we can expect in Tokyo. From Britain’s Amy Hunt hinting that she might be about to deliver on the sprinting promise she showed as a junior, through to the 800m exploits of 16-year-old American Cooper Lutkenhaus over 800m and plenty more besides, there is much to discuss. This episode also looks at the new issue of AW, which delves into the big moments that have taken place in athletics during the magazine’s 80-year lifetime since its launch in 1945. It’s a rich history indeed. Visit: athleticsweekly.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this month’s episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast, the team examines Faith Kipyegon’s upcoming attempt at becoming the first woman to break the four-minute mile. Host Euan Crumley is joined by Jason Henderson to discuss how difficult it will be to achieve the feat, the role technology will play in the event, why manufactured events designed to break barriers are good for the sport, why Kipyegon is the best candidate for the job and how significant the project could be. The University of Exeter paper mentioned in the episode can be found here: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00074.2025 Details of our the new Athletics Weekly subscriber categories can be found here: https://athleticsweekly.com/subscribe/ The Athletics Weekly Podcast will be taking a break in July but we’ll be back in August as we edge ever closer to this year’s World Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest episode of the podcast, brought to you by Imbrace leggings, host Euan Crumley is joined by Wendy Sly and Jason Henderson to talk about the 2025 London Marathon, the legend of Steve Prefontaine and the impact of Grand Slam Track. We are also joined by two special guests – world indoor 1500m silver medallist Neil Gourley and former European 10,000m champion Jo Pavey. For more information about Imbrace leggings visit: imbrace.com You can use the discount code AW95 to buy the Dynamic Leggings for £95 instead of £109. It’s a new era for AW. For more information about our new website, subscription options and how our coverage of the sport is evolving: visit athleticsweekly.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is in the air, which means the athletics world is getting ready for the next two major marathons - Boston and London. Host Euan Crumley is joined by AW Head of Digital Jason Henderson and Running Shoe Guru Paul Freary to discuss what could lie ahead - from Jacob Kiplimo and Alex Yee making their marathon debuts to a potential blockbuster of a women’s race in London. The team also look back at the European and World Indoor Championships, and assess where Norwegian star and serial medal winner Jakob Ingebrigtsen ranks among the greats of athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're only in early March and already 2025 has been an eventful year in athletics. From the mile to 5000m, the half marathon to the pole vault, everywhere you look world records are tumbling and Euan Crumley is joined by Jason Henderson to discuss all of the latest talking points. Grant Fisher is now the owner of two of those indoor world records - in the 3000m and 5000m - and in this episode he gives his insight into making history. Our other special guest is nine-time Olympic champion Carl Lewis, who gives his thoughts on World Athletics' controversial long jump proposals, which were recently trialled in Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Athletics Weekly podcast is brought to you in association with the Keely Klassic and features exclusive interviews with big names who are at the heart of new events arriving on the calendar. Host Euan Crumley talks to Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson about the motivation behind the Keely Klassic meeting in Birmingham, why athletics needs modernising and the psychology behind tackling a world record. Meanwhile, multiple Olympic and world champion sprinter Michael Johnson is the driving force behind the Grand Slam Track project that is making headlines before it has even begun. He discusses his ambitions for the concept and why he feels it will make a real difference to athletics. Tickets for the Keely Klassic are available here: https://www.axs.com/uk/events/788935/keely-klassic-tickets?skin=utilitabirmingham&_gcl_au=1.1.1220039246.1736775256&_gl=1%2A1mzliln%2A_gcl_au%2AMTIyMDAzOTI0Ni4xNzM2Nzc1MjU2%2A_ga%2AMjkxNzA1NDkwLjE3MzY3NzUyNTY.%2A_ga_HSCKF7Z6Z1%2AMTczODY2NDQ1OS4zLjAuMTczODY2NDQ1OS42MC4wLjA . More information about Grand Slam Track can be found here: https://www.grandslamtrack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the Athletics Weekly podcast is brought to you by the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo. Host Euan Crumley is joined by Wendy Sly and Jason Henderson to take a look at how the year ahead is shaping up for athletics. This month’s special guest is the Olympic 1500m silver medallist and world indoor 3000m champion Josh Kerr, who reflects on the Paris Games and also discusses his involvement in the Grand Slam Track project. Visit dohamarathonooredoo.com to register for the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.