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Athletics Weekly PodcastEverything you need to know in the world of running, jumping and throwing. Author: National World
The Athletics Weekly Podcast is here to bring you everything you need to know in the world of running, jumping and throwing. Brought to you by the team at Athletics Weekly magazine this monthly podcast will feature great interviews, news, analysis and previews of everything exciting happening in the world of athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Running, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Head Challenges for cross country, records on the roads and Enhanced Games controversy
Episode 18
Monday, 12 January, 2026
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.
