This is a very special episode as it takes us through the fascinating story of Charlie Crick, an 800m athlete from Kent who has been on quite the journey.

At a young age, Charlie was incredibly talented on and off the track, gaining a 100% scholarship to a top UK Secondary/High school as well as topping the UK rankings for 1500m. 

Through his teenage years, he faced challenges with injury and the increasing demands of his academics but started to make real strides in the running world when going to University!

Listen to this episode to hear the full story of Charlie's progression and learn how he got to a University in America!

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This week's episode is with 2h29 Elite Marathon runner Phily Bowden. 

Phily is a great example of an athlete who has worked her way through the age groups and competed in every event from the hurdles to the 800m before moving to the longer distances of 5k, 10k and Marathon. 

Her journey is not only inspiring but incredibly relatable. Phily share the lessons she has learnt along the way and how you can ensure you run the best marathon you can!

Phily speaks about the importance of rest in hard blocks of training and letting your hair down once you've achieved a goal!

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🚨 THE POD IS BACK

The first episode in 18 months and it was a cracker!!
In this episode, @the.distanceproject discusses the need to have evidence of success in order to progress! However, Callum also dives into what you can do if you’re not yet in the Top 10 nationally!

If you're interested in learning more about how to make money in athletics, you need to listen to this episode!

Just over a year ago, Callum received his first GB vest at the European Cross Country Championships. Since then, he has:
🌍 Won Silver at the World Mile Championships
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Represented England Cross Country Team
🫡 Captained GB to the top of the Podium

Learn more about his journey and future path in this week’s episode!

Huge thanks to @the.distanceproject for the amazing conversation!

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I am currently doing most of the interviews from my box room in Kent. I really hope you enjoy listening to the episodes I have put out. This is a long-term venture for me and I am just getting started. I appreciate any followers of the pod and I welcome you on this journey.

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I am currently doing most of the interviews from my box room in Kent. I really hope you enjoy listening to the episodes I have put out. This is a long-term venture for me and I am just getting started. I appreciate any followers of the pod and I welcome you on this journey.

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I am currently doing most of the interviews from my box room in Kent. I really hope you enjoy listening to the episodes I have put out. This is a long-term venture for me and I am just getting started. I appreciate any followers of the pod and I welcome you on this journey.

This episode of the podcast is with none other than Jake Smith.  Jake is one of the most talented distance runners in the UK right now and holds the British record for the under 23 Half Marathon. 

Jake grew up in Hong Kong which is known for its immense heat and dense population. Jake used to train on a treadmill and was limited to just one hour of training outside a day.  It was in Hong Kong that  his the ability to cope with mileage came from and this has developed in recent years under the guidance of James Thie in Cardiff.  Jake is surrounded by a fantastic group of athletes who constantly push him to the next goal.

It was great to catch up with Jake especially as I thoroughly enjoyed following his journey up to this point.  With the recent news that Jake has signed for Nike, there is no doubt that his 2022 is looking bright.

I really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast and make sure to check it out on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter!

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In this episode of the podcast, Sam is joined with Alfie Manthorpe, Founder of Trackstaa, a 14:15 5km runner and an England international.  Sam and Alfie address the question of “what does athletics need in 2022?”.

This is a hot topic in athletics right now and the boys cover it in lots of detail. They use the ideas and suggestions sent in by the athletics community to build a compelling case to say that athletics has the potential to be an amazing sport this year. 

Thank you to everyone who sent their ideas in and I really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast.

Please check out the new website, crickcast.co.uk,  check out our new merch and more information about the athletes and guests that have been on the podcast.

Have a great day and enjoy!

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Over 1/4 of the GB Team join Sam to talk about their preparation ahead of this weekend's Euro Cross Country championships.

Guests include:
Andy Butchart
Jack Rowe
Jake Smith 
Luke Gunn
Cari Hughes
Izzy Fry 
Rory Leonard
Sam Charlton 
Luke Duffy
Ben West
Matt Stonier

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See you in Dublin

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This episode of the podcast is with Hugo Milner.  Hugo is unbeaten in his races in the road and cross-country season and is going from strength to strength as he looks to win the overall Cross Challenge as well as book his place on the plane to Dublin at the end of November.

Hugo has had a successful junior career and has now made the leap to senior competition.  In this podcast, he discusses the importance of resting up, patience, and hard work when it comes to the success of any young athlete. He also talks about his time at Harvard University and the importance for young people to look at the option of going to America for their further education.

Sam and Hugo cover the important topics around the improvement of the sport, in particular the engagement of new fans, the recognition that athletes receive as well as the distribution of wealth between people in our governing body.

If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast please check out another episode that we have and be sure to follow us on Instagram. We also have a YouTube channel that has interviews from all of the biggest races in the UK.

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Enjoyed this episode? Please follow @crickcastpod on Instagram!

I am currently doing most of the interviews from my box room in Kent. I really hope you enjoy listening to the episodes I have put out. This is a long-term venture for me and I am just getting started. I appreciate any followers of the pod and I welcome you on this journey.