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Hugh Brasher, the CEO of London Marathon Events and co-founder of Athletic Ventures, joins us to talk about the possibility of a two-day event in 2027, the future of the race in a ever changing climate and London's bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championship.
There's also an update on the London field, plus a full preview of the Boston Marathon, which takes place on Monday.
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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
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This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
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Courtesy of our sponsors Maurten, the Kenyan - who’s tipped to become the next men’s world record holder and the first to dip under 2 hours in official race conditions - talks to Podium in a rare English-language interview ahead of his London Marathon title defence.
Sawe discusses the intensive drug testing he’s been going through to shine a positive light on Kenyan athletics after a number doping scandals, and whether he really can go as fast as people are predicting.
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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
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This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
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Hannah, Rich and Katie react to a busy week in athletics, including a round-up of the Australian Championships, where Gout Gout set a new 200m WU20 record, and there was drama in the women's 1500m.
There's opinion on the creation of a World Marathon Championships, the Paris Marathon, the Doha Diamond League being rescheduled, a look back at the Race Walking Team Championships - and commentary on Josh Kerr's 3000m win at the World Indoor Championships, from Rich's 6-year-old...
📸 Erin Groll
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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
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Patrick Dever's part of a generational talent pool of British men's marathon runners - and he'll be lining up for his second go at the distance in London on 26 April.
Since recording, Patrick's found out he'll be elevated to third place at the New York City Marathon in November - his debut over 26.2 miles - following Albert Korir's five-year doping ban.
Training in the US, Patrick's gone under the radar slightly - but we spent time with him to find out more about his preparation, after swapping track for the roads.
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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
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Hannah, Rich and Katie assemble for the first time in what feels like ages to look back at the past week in athletics.
There's discussion about Jimmy Gressier's improved European 5k record, Nadia Battocletti just missing one in the 10k, there are marathon updates and a preview of Paris this weekend - plus we dive into some fast early season times from the sprinters, including Sha'Carri Richardson's victory in the unique Stawell Gift - and what novelty events we'd come up with.
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📸 Zoom Sur Lille
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
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Whether you’re an experienced or novice runner, one thing we’re always tinkering with is how to fuel for a marathon. Maurten’s head of sports tech, Josh Rowe, joins us in this episode to answer listener questions about the latest research and advice, whether you use the company’s products or not.
It’s a podcast episode you can keep coming back to - so feel free to bookmark, share and review.
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Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
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Having competed for GB at multiple global championships in every distance between the 800m and 10,000m, Jessica Warner-Judd joins the podcast to talk through her leap to the marathon, ahead of her London debut this spring.
Jess began her marathon debut with an impressive 7th place finish in New York last autumn and she’s part of a packed field of elite British runners heading into one of the highlights of the UK sporting calendar.
📸 Jed Leicester for London Marathon Events
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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
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This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
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Katie and Rich round-up a busy week of athletics, including the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, where Claudia Hollingsworth beat Georgia Hunter Bell and Cameron Myers put on another show...
There's also reaction to Josh Kerr's announcement he'll go for the mile world record at the London Diamond League, reports the London Marathon will be a two-day event in 2027, a wrap up of more doping news and the Berlin Half Marathon - and appreciation for Adam Gemili, who's announced his retirement from competitive sprinting.
How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
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Phil Sesemann joins us to talk about his build-up to the London Marathon, where he is part of a top class British line-up. The Paris 2024 Olympian discusses the depth of UK distance, giving up a career as a doctor to become a full-time runner and lots more.
Note: This interview was recorded before the Bath Half - but Phil is racing this weekend at the Berlin Half and has not ruled out the World Road Running Championships.
How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
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Before rushing for her plane home from Poland, Hannah joins Rich to talk through a memorable final day for GB at the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026 - with Georgia Hunter-Bell, Molly Caudery and Keely Hodgkinson all winning gold in the space of 28 minutes.
📸 Dan Vernon for World Athletics
How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
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