Will the Battersea Park 5K course record finally be broken?

In this episode of the Top Flight Show, Chris Parr and Rich Morrell look back at the brilliant inaugural Vitality Stockport 10K before turning their attention to one of the biggest races of the Top Flight season.

With the deepest field in the event's history, they analyse the standout names, discuss who could take home the prize money, debate whether the men's 14:04 course record will finally fall and make their predictions for both elite races on the 29th July.

The pair also break down the current Top Flight Series standings, highlight the athletes to watch and explain why the series continues to raise the standard of domestic road racing.

📍 Battersea Park 5K

🗓 Wednesday, 29th July 2026

🎥 Live stream from 18:15

⏱ Elite race start 18:30

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Neil Gourley joins Rich Morrell on The Trackstaa Podcast after securing his place at the Commonwealth Games to chat about one of the biggest moments of his career.

Neil reflects on what it means to represent Scotland on home soil in Glasgow, why racing in front of a home crowd is so special, and the mindset he'll be taking into one of the biggest championships of the year.

The conversation also dives into life with the Dark Sky Distance group in Flagstaff, how the move has helped him develop as an athlete, and the lessons he's learned from competing at the highest level. Neil opens up about overcoming setbacks, dealing with the pressures of elite racing, and what continues to motivate him as he chases more success.

It's a fascinating insight into the life of one of Britain's top middle distance runners, covering everything from training and racing to the moments that have shaped his career.

What are you expecting from Neil at the Commonwealth Games? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Trackstaa Podcast.

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We were lucky enough to sit down with Josh Kerr the day after he shattered the 27 year old mile world record to dive into the full details of what it took for him to achieve this incredible milestone, how he hopes it will leave a legacy for future generations as well as how working with Amazfit has enabled him and his team to level up the training he was doing to allow him to break the world record.

We hope you enjoy and let us know your favourite part of the conversation in the comments!

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The London Diamond League is almost here and Rich Morrell, Lucy Jones and Cameron Boyek are back on The Trackstaa Podcast to preview one of the biggest meetings of the athletics season.

The biggest talking point is Josh Kerr's mile world record attempt. Can he break Hicham El Guerrouj's legendary 27 year old mark? The team discusses what it will take to rewrite the history books, whether the conditions are right for a record breaking run, and why Project 222 could become one of the defining moments of the athletics season.

Elsewhere, the team looks ahead to an incredible evening of racing, analysing Georgia Hunter Bell's sensational form following the British Championships, previewing the stacked men's 800m featuring Max Burgin, Ben Pattison and Jake Wightman, and breaking down the biggest battles across the middle distance programme. From athlete form and race tactics to bold predictions and dark horses, every major talking point is covered before the action gets underway at the London Stadium.

Will Josh Kerr make history? Who else will steal the headlines at the London Diamond League? Let us know your predictions in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Trackstaa Podcast.

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This week on The Top Flight Show, Chris Parr and Richard Morrell look ahead to the inaugural Vitality Stockport 10K, the newest addition to the Top Flight calendar, while reflecting on a packed few weeks of racing and what's still to come this summer.

The pair recap standout performances from Cheshire and Jarrow, discuss how the Top Flight Series is beginning to take shape and explain why the next month could be pivotal in deciding the overall standings. They also preview the upcoming schedule, including Battersea, Quayside and the Tartan Games, as the season enters its busiest spell.

Attention then turns to Stockport, where one of the strongest fields of the year is set to line up. Chris and Rich break down the key contenders, including Amy-Eloise Neale, Jonny Mellor, Omar Ahmed, Ed Buck and Laurence McCourt, discuss the prize money and course records on offer, and make their predictions for what promises to be an exciting morning of racing.

Who will come away with the win?

Tune in to find out before the live stream gets underway Sunday morning at 8.45am - https://youtube.com/live/h6a7cBaA_t4?feature=share

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Jonny Mellor joins Rich Morrell on the Trackstaa Podcast after earning selection for Great Britain at the European Championships marathon in Birmingham.

From his early days balancing football, swimming and athletics, to becoming one of Britain's most consistent distance runners, Jonny reflects on a career spanning track, cross country and the roads. He discusses the transition to the marathon, the setbacks that threatened his career, and why, at 39 years old, he's still running personal bests.

The pair also dive into marathon training, race strategy, double threshold sessions, racing through a marathon block and what it means to wear the GB vest on home soil once again.

Ahead of the European Championships, Jonny will also be racing at the inaugural Vitality Stockport 10K as part of the Top Flight Race Series, where some of the UK's fastest athletes will battle it out on one of the country's quickest new 10K courses.

Don't forget to like, subscribe and follow Trackstaa for more interviews, race previews and conversations from the world of athletics.

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Fresh off defending her British 1500m title, Sarah Calvert joins Lucy Jones on Trackstaa to reflect on another unforgettable championship performance and the journey that led her back to the top of the podium.

Sarah opens up about a far from perfect build up to the British Championships, managing injury setbacks, rebuilding confidence and why she arrived in Birmingham feeling far less certain than she did a year ago. She talks through her race tactics, the mindset that helped her stay calm under pressure and how she produced another devastating finishing kick to become a two time British champion.

The conversation also looks ahead to the Commonwealth Games, where Sarah will represent Scotland in the mile. She shares what it means to compete in Glasgow, why it has been a dream ever since watching the Games as a teenager, and the goals she still has for the rest of the season, including chasing the European qualifying standard and racing on some of the biggest stages in the sport.

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Fresh off their British Championship victories, Rich Morrell sits down with two of Britain's newest national champions for an exclusive double episode.

First up is British 5000m champion David Mullarkey, who reflects on executing the perfect championship race, managing the challenge of travelling back from the United States just days before the event, and what it feels like to claim his first senior British title. David also discusses his season so far, the tactical approach that delivered gold, and his ambitions for the rest of the summer.

In the second half of the episode, newly crowned British 3000m steeplechase champion Kristian Imroth joins the podcast after an incredible week that also saw him earn international selection. Kristian talks through his breakthrough performance, the pressure of arriving at the championships as the top seed, how he handled one of the fastest domestic steeplechase races in recent years, and what representing Great Britain means to him.

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The British Championships delivered and this week on Trackstaa the team breaks down everything that happened across an unforgettable weekend of racing.

Rich Morrell and Lucy Jones are joined once again by Cameron Boyek to unpack the standout performances, biggest surprises and what the results could mean for the rest of the season. From Georgia Hunter Bell’s stunning front running 1:55 performance in the women’s 800m to the discussion around Keely’s late withdrawal from the 400m, there is plenty to get into.

The episode also covers another championship performance from Sarah Calvert, Arlo Ludewick’s breakthrough British title, and the key moments from both the men’s and women’s 5000m races with tactical analysis throughout. The team also looks at the steeplechase results, the European selection conversation and the racing decisions that shaped the weekend!

Which performance impressed you most this weekend and what are your takeaways heading into the rest of the season?

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In this episode, Chris Parr is joined by Rich Morrell and Cameron Boyek to preview the Battersea Park 5K, taking place on Wednesday 24th June - race six of the 2026 Top Flight series.

The team recap the latest from the series so far, discuss recent track racing, Commonwealth Games and European standards, World Athletics rankings, and the growing importance of race selection for athletes chasing qualifying marks.

They also look ahead to another stacked night of racing in Battersea Park, with great men’s and particularly strong women’s fields. Series points are on the line, and plenty of big performances expected. There’s plenty of debate around who could take the win, including names to watch such as Kev Campbell, Jonathan Escalante-Phillips, Amelia Quirk, Rebecca Weston, Hannah Viner, and a Singapore national record attempt from Rui Yong Soh.

Watch as the lads break down the form, the fields, the predictions, and what to expect from one of the biggest Top Flight races of the season.

Stream Live - https://youtube.com/live/kf0Xfwm2IJQ?feature=share

📍 Battersea Park 5K

📅 Wednesday 24th June 2026

🏆 Race 6 of the 2026 Top Flight series

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