The TRACKSTAA Podcast

🎙️ GOLD AT 33! THE MARK ENGLISH STORY 🇮🇪🥇

2026-10-2944:56

European 800m champion Mark English joins Rich Morrell on the latest episode of The Trackstaa Show.At 33 years old, and more than a decade after winning his first European medal, English delivered the performance of his career to claim a historic gold in Birmingham this summer.We reflect on that unforgettable European triumph, his evolution as an athlete, the lessons learned from over a decade competing at the highest level, and how his partnership with coach Justin Rinaldi has helped him reach new heights.From the young athlete of ten years ago to the experienced racer of today, English offers a fascinating insight into longevity, development and what it takes to keep improving.📺 AVAILABLE NOW on the Trackstaa YouTube channel and all major audio podcast platforms!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

He Coached a World Champion… Now He’s Building Something New | Geoff Wightman & Team RG

2026-10-2634:35

From coaching his son Jake Wightman to world 1500m gold to launching an exciting new middle-distance training group, Geoff Wightman is embarking on a fresh chapter in his coaching career.In this episode of the Trackstaa Podcast, Rich Morrell sits down with the former international marathon runner, renowned stadium announcer and world championship winning coach to discuss the launch of Team RG.It all started with a social media post. More than 60 athletes expressed an interest in joining, but only four made the cut: Pippa Roessler, Lucy Austin, Annie Testar and Ella Fryer. Geoff explains why these four? Why he’s launching a new group now? And what he believe’s it takes to develop the next generation of elite middle-distance runners?Geoff opens up about his coaching philosophies, the influences that have shaped his approach, what makes Team RG different from other UK training groups and why his passion for developing athletes remains as strong as ever.We also explore his ambitions for the group and the challenges of balancing elite-level aspirations with everyday commitments.A fascinating insight into the mind of a world championship-winning coach and an exciting new project in British middle-distance running.Subscribe to Trackstaa for more exclusive conversations with the athletes, coaches and personalities shaping the sport.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Balancing a City Job and Elite Running with Joe Hudson

2026-10-2201:05:45

European marathon bronze medalist Abbie Donnelly joins Lucy Jones on the Trackstaa Podcast to chat about her incredible breakthrough season and taking home a medal at the European Championships in Birmingham.From entering the sport through local cross-country and Lincoln Wellington AC to balancing a seven-year PhD in Victorian imperialism with elite professional running, it's been quite the journey!Abbie opens up about transitioning to the marathon distance, adapting to a new coaching style under Chris Jones that utilizes blood lactate tracking, and overcoming a severe hamstring injury just months before the championship.The pair also get stuck into the brutal realities of racing a hilly 5k-lap championship course, working alongside teammate Clara Evans through mid-race surges, essential advice for first-time marathoners, and what's next for Abbie, including her long-term ambitions for LA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How Abbie Donnelly Won European Marathon Bronze

2026-10-1536:05

European marathon bronze medalist Abbie Donnelly joins Lucy Jones on the Trackstaa Podcast to chat about her incredible breakthrough season and taking home a medal at the European Championships in Birmingham.From entering the sport through local cross-country and Lincoln Wellington AC to balancing a seven-year PhD in Victorian imperialism with elite professional running, it's been quite the journey!Abbie opens up about transitioning to the marathon distance, adapting to a new coaching style under Chris Jones that utilizes blood lactate tracking, and overcoming a severe hamstring injury just months before the championship.The pair also get stuck into the brutal realities of racing a hilly 5k-lap championship course, working alongside teammate Clara Evans through mid-race surges, essential advice for first-time marathoners, and what's next for Abbie, including her long-term ambitions for LA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BONUS: Rose Harvey vs DeBues-Stafford & Can Omar Ahmed Break The Record? | The Top Flight Show – Jarrow 10K

2026-10-1447:03

Who will win the women’s clash between Olympic marathoner Rose Harvey and Olympic 1500m finalist Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, making her 10K debut?Could Omar Ahmed break the Jarrow 10K course record?Chris and Richard discuss these questions as they preview the Top Flight Jarrow 10K. They run through the leading entries and share their predictions and you can watch it live from 8:45am on the RunThrough YouTube channel on Sunday 18th October 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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