🎙️ Top Flight Show: Burnout, Balance & Bouncing Back, Cameron Allen’s Advice to Athletes! #athletics
Description
In this episode of the Top Flight Show, host Rich Morrell and race director Chris Parr sit down with Cameron Allen, a standout in the UK running scene.
Cameron opens up about his athletic journey — from winning a school cross-country race that kick-started it all, to representing Great Britain on the international stage. The trio discuss his time in America, the pressures of performance, and the emotional toll of burnout that led him to step away from the sport.
They explore the coaching influences that shaped his path, how he balances 55–60 mile training weeks with everyday life, and why mental health and recovery are just as crucial as the miles logged.
💭 Highlights from the episode:
🏃♂️ Cameron’s first win that launched his running journey
🇺🇸 Life and burnout after competing in the U.S.
🧠 Mental health and managing pressure in elite sport
📆 The value of rest days and flexible training
🇬🇧 His proudest moment — representing Great Britain
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