The TRACKSTAA Podcast

The Top Flight Series heads to Altrincham for Stage 9 of 12, with another stacked elite field ready to battle it out over 10K.

After an exciting Quayside 5K, Chris Parr and Rich Morrell look ahead to Altrincham, breaking down the course, the key athletes to watch and the battles that could shape the latest round of the series.

On the men's side, can Omar Ahmed continue his incredible 2026 winning run? He'll face strong competition from Finlay Proffitt, Chris McLeod and more, while the women's field is arguably one of the deepest we've seen in the series so far, with seven athletes boasting PBs under 34 minutes.

Can the Altrincham course records fall? Who will take the win? And who will come away with the crucial Top Flight Series points?

Find out all the predictions, analysis and storylines to watch ahead of another huge day of racing.

The European Championships are heating up and Rich Morrell and Cameron Boyek are back to break down all the biggest talking points from the latest action.

The focus starts with the men's 800m semi finals, including impressive performances from Mark English, Ben Pattison and the rest of the field. Rich and Cam look at the tactics, finishing speed and different approaches that could shape the final, as well as how 800m racing continues to evolve.

They also discuss the women's 800m and 5000m before turning their attention to Jakob Ingebrigtsen's return. What does his comeback mean for the rest of the field, and does his experience and ability to control a race give him a psychological edge?

With the finals approaching, Rich and Cam make their predictions, discuss athlete conditioning and look at how racing through multiple rounds could influence who comes out on top.

Who are you backing for the 800m final, and can anyone stop Ingebrigtsen?

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.

Jack Rowe and Alex Bell stole the show at Battersea Park with two incredible performances, but who will carry that momentum into the next stage of the Top Flight Series at the Quayside 5K?

In this episode, Cameron Boyek and Rich Morrell look back at a memorable night in Battersea, where course records, RunThrough records and over £2,000 in prize money were on the line.

They get into the Quayside 5K, breaking down the elite men's and women's fields, discussing the athletes to watch, debating whether more course records are under threat and making their race predictions.

The pair also get into the latest Top Flight Series standings and explain how the battle for the overall title is starting to take shape.

And don't forget you can watch the Quayside 5K LIVE on Wednesday night from 6.30pm - https://youtube.com/live/KS1N0LfP1TY

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.