The Inside Track

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  • Episode 37 - World Championships Preview!

    In this episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look ahead to the World Championships and give their predictions on the ones to watch and which Scots they believe will bring home medals! 

    The World Athletics Championships take place in Tokyo, Japan from the 13th - 21st of September. 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    35 min
  • Episode 36 - British Champs Review, Keely Returns, Doping Bans and Being Better!

    In this episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back at the British Championships and discuss how many of their predictions came true. They also look at the impact of rising star Sarah Calvert and her surprise victory over Laura Muir. 

    Other topics covered this week include the return of Olympic Champion, Keely Hodgkinson and the recent doping ban given to American sprinter, Fred Kerley, for missing three anti-doping tests. 

    As always, listen, enjoy and share! 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    35 min
  • Episode 35 - London DL, British Champs, Doubling Up, Doping and Glasgow 2026!

    In this bumper episode, Eilidh and Susan cover a lot of recent performances and discussion points in the world of athletics. Including covering Scottish performances from the London Diamond League and Euro U23s. They look forward to the British Championships, the head to heads, who will double up and who they believe will secure their spot for the World Championships. 

    Finally, the two also discuss the recent doping violation from Kenyan athlete Ruth Chipngetich as well as the current progress of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 

    As always, listen, enjoy and share! 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    54 min
  • Episode 34 - Diamond Leagues, head to heads, and looking forward to London!

    In this episode, Eilidh and Susan discuss the recent performances from Scottish Athletes across the globe, including Jake Wightman, Neil Gourley, Brodie Young, Megan Keith, Jemma Reekie and the welcome return of Laura Muir. 

    They also look back at Faith Kipyegon's 4 minute mile attempt and give their opinions on whether this is a target that can be achieved. Finally, the two discuss some of the recent controversy surrounding Grand Slam Track and the payment of athletes. 

    As always, listen, enjoy and share! 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    32 min
  • Episode 33 - Returns, CWG Standards, the future of Grand Slam Track and can Kipyegon go sub 4?

    In this episode, Eilidh and Susan discuss the recent Scottish performances, which include a number of Commonwealth Games standards and injury returns. Athletes such as, Megan Keith, Jemma Reekie, Alisha Rees, Sarah Tait, Sarah Calvert and Eloise Walker. 

    They also look at the future of the Grand Slam Track series, given the last competition of the series has been cancelled. 

    Finally Eilidh and Susan give their predictions on whether they believe Faith Kipyegon can be the first female in history, to break the 4 minute barrier in the mile. 

    As always, listen, enjoy and share! 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    38 min
  • Episode 32 - Jake returns, Scottish Athletes shine & Grand Slam Track makes some changes!

    In this episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at the Scottish Athletes which have kicked off their 2025 season, including Jake Wightman, Jemma Reekie, Alisha Rees, Ben Potrykus and Scout Adkin. 

    They also look ahead to the third Grand Slam Track event and look at some of the  tweaks and changes that have been made. 

    Finally they discuss the controversial concept of The Enhanced Games and what that might mean for sport going forward. 

    As always, listen, enjoy and share! 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    36 min
  • Episode 31 - Eilish in London, Grand Slam Track review and lot's more!

    In this latest episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at Eilish's McColgan's impressive marathon debut in London as well as Sammi Kinghorn's performance, and chat through her mentality towards choosing to race the marathon. 

    They also look back at the first Grand Slam Track event and give their views on how successful the new Michael Johnson concept went.

    Other topics this week include, Usain Bolt appearing on Justin Gatlin's podcast and when the other Scots may open up their season given the World Champs are in September. 

    As always, listen, enjoy and share! 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    37 min
  • Episode 30 - World Silver for Neil, Wave Lights Part 2 and looking ahead to Grand Slam Track!

    In this episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at that brilliant silver medal winning moment for Neil Gourley at the World Indoor Championships. 

    They also share feedback from listeners regarding Episode 29 and the use of wave lights at a championships. 

    Finally they look ahead to this weekend and the new event, Grand Slam Track, created by Michael Johnson, and share their views on what they hope and expect the competition to bring. 

    *Other topics discussed this week also include, Eilish's McColgan's 10k, the return of Callum Hawkins and Megan Keith, the European Road Running Champs and Beth Potter. 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    38 min
  • Episode 29 - Euro Indoors, the wave lights debate, social media abuse and lots more!

    In the latest episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back on the European Indoor Championships. They discuss the Scots who performed and give their opinions on the use of wave lights at a championships. 

    (This may be the first time you hear Eilidh have a real negative rant!). 

    Outwith the action on the track, the two discuss the recent coaching split of Jake Wightman and his dad Geoff. Plus the disgusting abuse that has been targeted at Eilish McColgan after she recently posted a photo of herself running on Instagram. 

    As always, listen, enjoy and share! 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    34 min
  • Episode 28 - British Champs, The Keely Klassic and who will make the European Indoor team?

    In episode 28 of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back at some of the recent indoor performances from Scottish Athletes and look ahead to the British Indoor Championships this weekend. 

    The two also give their views on the new indoor event, The Keely Klassic, named after Olympic Champion, Keely Hodgkinson. Inevitably this leads to discussions around the current state of athletics and TV coverage of events. 

    As always, listen, enjoy and share. 

    Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaff
    Instagram - @eilidh400h 

    Get in touch: [email protected]


    40 min

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Olympians and retired athletes  Eilidh Doyle (athletics) and Susan Egelstaff (badminton) discuss the current topics within athletics globally as well as focusing on scottish athletes and…