Podium Athletics

London Marathon 2026 | Sawe interview and reaction after historic day

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah and Rich look back at what will go down as one of the most historic days in athletics - the moment not just one, but two athletes broke the sub...

London Marathon preview and Boston review

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After months of build-up, we have an in-depth preview for the London Marathon - with stacked fields taking to the start-line in Greenwich this Sunday....

Julia Paternain | World marathon bronze medallist

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Paternain's marathon bronze medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships was one of the best stories that came out of Tokyo, having been shoc...

London Marathon CEO Hugh Brasher and Boston preview

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sabastian Sawe | London Marathon champion

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 off...

Round-Up | Gout Gout's WU20 record, World Marathon Championships and a guest commentator

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Patrick Dever | Third at New York City Marathon

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Lon...

Round-Up | Gressier's improved European record, marathon updates and novelty sprints

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fuelling for marathons with Maurten’s Josh Rowe

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 te...

Jessica Warner-Judd | 800m to the marathon and everything in between

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Round-Up | Maurie Plant Meet, Kerr's world record attempt and love for Gemili

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Katie and Rich round-up a busy week of athletics, including the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, where Claudia Hollingsworth beat Georgia Hunter Bell a...

Phil Sesemann | Olympic marathoner and top five UK all-time

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 dis...

Day 3 | Podium Podlet Kujawy Pomorze 2026

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Championsh...

Day 2 | Podium Podlet Kujawy Pomorze 2026

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah dials in from Poland to discuss day two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships with Rich - the highlight of which (from a British point of...

Day 1: Podium Podlet Kujawy Pomorze 2026

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah - speaking from Torun after coming off commentary - joins Rich to talk through day one at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, including a...

Patrizia van der Weken | World and European medallist

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The sprinter from Luxembourg joins the podcast to talk about a breakout 2025 and her hopes for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. Pa...

Preview | World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah, Rich and Katie break down the big events to look forward to in Torun, ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026. How many medals...

Round-Up | Tesfay stuns in Barcelona, Keith’s brilliant half marathon debut in NYC and Bath Half

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fotyen Tesfay’s 2:10:53 to go second on the all-time women’s marathon list - on her debut in Barcelona - has created plenty of intrigue and debate...

Ben Pattison | World 800m bronze medallist

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze (Torun), Ben Pattison joins us to talk about his targets for 2026, after a frustra...

Round-Up | Guttormsen's new level, victory for Caudery and Kiplimo's world record

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rich, Hannah and Katie assemble to look back at the best athletics stories from the past week - including Sondre Guttormsen's 6.06m clearence in Rouen...

Reaction | Great Britain team for World Indoors

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah and Rich look at Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s team selection for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, which has been wi...

Round-Up | GB latest, Karalis' breakthrough and the US Half Marathon Championships fiasco

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's lots to round-up in the latest episode including a look back at the M11 Track Club's Glasgow takeover, chaos at the US Half Marathon Champions...

Marcel Hug | 7 x Paralympic champion, world record holder and multiple marathon major winner

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wheelchair racing legend Marcel Hug joins us for a chat about his longevity in a sport which he continues to dominate. Having just turned 40, the Swis...

Round-Up | Torun review, controversial DQ, Megan Keith’s European record

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rich, Hannah and Katie take a look back at the final World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold event before the World Indoor Championships next month - both of...

Round-Up | Keely Hodgkinson’s incredible world record, Lievin round-up and Mondo’s music

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The team round up what was a remarkable evening for Keely Hodgkinson at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée in Lievin, breaking a 24-y...

Round-Up | UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Kipyegon’s road debut

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rich and Katie round-up results from the last week, with a special focus on the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham - where Keely Hodginso...

Preview | UK Athletics Indoor Championships

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah and Rich preview this weekend's UK Athletics Indoor Championships, which forms part of the build-up to the World Athletics Indoor Championships...

Round-Up | Bol's 800m debut, Hunter-Bell's world lead and World Indoor Tour results

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's loads to round-up in what turned out to be a chaotic episode (one of us was waiting to go on air for the Winter Olympics!) - including Femke B...

Issy Boffey | Second UK all-time over 800m indoors

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After her sensational performance at the BU Terrier Classic, Issy Boffey joins us to reflect on her time of 1:57:43, which moved her second on the 800...

Round-Up: Millrose Games, breakout for Issy Boffey and gambling in athletics

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Millrose Games did not disappoint. The team round-up the big stories from New York, including another win for Cole Hocker, more improvements ...

London Marathon 2026 | Elite Men (International)

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could the course record fall this year?! In the final episode of elite announcement week, we preview the men’s race - Sabastian Sawe’s back to def...

London Marathon 2026 | Elite Women (International)

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back to take a deep look at an electric field that has been assembled for the elite women’s race, featuring the women’s only world record ...

London Marathon 2026 | Elite Wheelchair field with David Weir

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The wheelchair field is the focus on day two of London Marathon elite entry announcement week and in this episode we have a very special guest - as re...

London Marathon 2026 | Elite British field

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're thrilled to have linked up with the London Marathon for a week of announcements of the elite fields - starting with the British athletes, featur...

Round-Up | New Balance Indoor GP, Millrose Games preview, Tokyo and Boston marathon fields

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a rare Sunday podcast for the team to look back at some incredible performances at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, and a little look...

Round-Up | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix preview, results round-up and ATHLE.ch Ethiopia

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Track and field season is properly here! The first big meet of 2026 takes place in Boston this weekend for the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Hannah ...

Morgan Lake | British High Jump Record Holder

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us in this episode is Morgan Lake, who became the first British woman to clear 2m in the high jump in 2025 and won her first Diamond League ti...

Benson Kipruto | Multiple major marathon winner

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the all-time greatest marathoners - Kenya's Benson Kipruto - joins us on the podcast to talk about his career, how his training group are out t...

Round-Up | World Cross Country review, Valencia 10k and more doping disappointment

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah's back from Tallahassee to join Rich and Katie with a review of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which featured dominant wins f...

Back for 2026, World Cross Country Championships preview, Prescod joins Enhanced Games

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Starting our first full calendar year at Podium, Hannah joins Rich and Katie from Tallahassee to preview the World Athletics Cross Country Championshi...

Podium's End of Season Awards 2025

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's here - the final episode of 2025! Hannah, Rich and Katie review the season by picking their favourite moments of the year - who will come out on ...

Jazmin Sawyers | 2023 European Indoor long jump champion

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jazmin Sawyers joins us as our final guest of 2025 to talk through her multi-talented career, the high expectations she sets for herself and a potenti...

Round-Up | European Cross Country Championships, Kalakaua Mile and pole vault on Oxford Street?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final round-up of 2025, Hannah, Rich and Katie look back at the European Athletics Cross Country Championships in Lagoa, Portugal - as well as ...

Camryn Rogers | Olympic and World Hammer champion

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Camryn Rogers has dominated hammer throwing over the past few years and the Canadian became a double world champion in Tokyo, having also won the Olym...

Valencia Marathon review, what next for Alex Yee and Euro XC preview

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team look back at a Valencia Marathon that did not disappoint - fast times, national records and a stunning performance from Alex Yee, who went se...

David Gillick | Double European Indoor Champion on his book 'The Race'

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's two-time European indoor champion David Gillick joins us on the podcast to talk about his brilliant new book 'The Race', co-authored with Ca...

Valencia Marathon preview, World Athletics Awards and the end for Grand Slam Track?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rich and Hannah are back to look ahead to the Valencia Marathon on Sunday, where Peres Jepchirchir will compete for the first time since winning world...

Charlotte Purdue | Top 3 all-time British marathoner

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Purdue, who sits third on the all-time list of the fastest British women to complete a marathon, joins us as we look ahead to her next race ...

What would Podium do to change athletics?!

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a quieter week, Hannah, Rich and Katie play a game of fantasy athletics, thinking up ways (both serious and not quite so serious) to change the spo...

Lilian Odira | 800m world champion

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lilian Odira ripped up the script in Tokyo when she won the 800m world title ahead of British pair Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hodgkinson - but her ...

Jack Buckner | UK Athletics CEO

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UK Athletics chief executive Jack Buckner - a European champion over 5000m - joins us on this episode to discuss how he's led a transformation of the ...

Round-Up: LA 2028 Olympic programme, XC Winter Games update and GB funding

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rich and Hannah analyse the programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, following the release of the schedule this week - who can double, do we ...

Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows | M11 Track Club

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows join us to talk about the success of M11 Track Club, as well as their philosophies and principles which has helped gu...

Charlie Dobson

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Britain's Charlie Dobson, European silver medallist over 400m and a bronze medal winner over 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics and Budapest World Cha...

Round-Up: Kipruto and Obiri victorious at New York City Marathon & is the World Treadmill Championships what the sport needs?

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie, Hannah and Rich look back at the New York City Marathon, which featured the tightest of victories for Benson Kipruto and another major marathon...

Sharon Lokedi

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The reigning Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi joins the team as she looks ahead to another shot at the New York City Marathon - a race she won o...

Chepng'etich ban reaction, Almgren's latest European record and New York City Marathon preview

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a busy episode, Rich, Hannah and Katie give their reaction to Ruth Chepng'etich's three-year doping ban, and what could happen next. There's a loo...

Cole Hocker

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The USA's Olympic 1500m and world 5000m champion Cole Hocker is our latest guest, fresh from a wild ride at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo...

Amsterdam Marathon, what's next for Joshua Cheptegei and Great South Run

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a long delay to publish due to AWS (!) Rich and Hannah look back at the action on the roads over the past week, including victories for Marc Sco...

Jessica Hull

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Jessica Hull joins us on the podcast to discuss her career after wrapping up her 2025 season with 1500m bronze at the World Athletics Cham...

Kiplimo and Feysa dominate Chicago, thoughts on Athlos and Bol's big move

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team look back at the Chicago Marathon, where there were impressive wins for Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa (are we seeing the beginning of somethin...

Calli Hauger-Thackery

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Calli Hauger-Thackery is the second fastest British woman to run a marathon - only behind former world record holder Paula Radcliffe - and she heads t...

Kayla Green from Athlos, Chicago Marathon preview - and athletics at the Winter Olympics?

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rich and Hannah are joined by Athlos co-creator and CMO Kayla Green to look ahead to this week's event in New York, and plans for the future. There's...

Evan Dunfee: Part 2 - Becoming a global champion and tackling drugs in athletics

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of our interview with Canada's new 35km race walk world champion, Evan Dunfee talks about the pain he had to go through to close ou...

Evan Dunfee: Part 1 - Journey to world champion and how to grow race walking's popularity

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of our interview with Canada's new race walking world champion Evan Dunfee, the Tokyo gold medallist talks about how he found his wa...

World Athletics Championships 2025 - The Alternative Awards

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah, Rich and Katie are (sort of) refreshed and ready to go again as the team return to action following the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo...

Day 9: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have come to a close (albeit a few hours later than planned - thanks rain), so for one last time the team d...

Day 8: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On a night of total chaos in the relays - which will result in two re-runs early on day nine, the team look back at the penultimate day of the World A...

Day 7: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team reflect on a pair of incredible 200m finals - with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden doubling up ahead of a superb silver for Britain's Amy Hunt and N...

Day 6: Christine Ohuruogu joins the Podium Podlet

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Olympic gold medallist and double world champion Christine Ohuruogu joins the team to give her reaction to the 400m finals on day six of the World Ath...

Day 5: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 1500m lived up to expectations in terms of drama - but it delivered a surprise winner. Hannah, Katie and Rich disect day 5 on the latest podlet - ...

Day 4: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a hectic first three days of the World Athletics Championships, Rich and Hannah look back at the action from day 4 - including gold for recent p...

Day 3: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another manic day at the World Athletics Championships with false starts and photo finishes - and that's just the men's marathon! Another Mondo world ...

Day 2: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team fly through a packed day of racing, throwing and jumping at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo - the 100m races delivered, there...

Day 1: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah, Rich and Katie give their first takes from the opening day of action at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - in the first full 'Podium...

Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025: Hello from Japan!

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah, Katie and Rich check in ahead of Saturday's start of the World Athletics Championships with a little update and a hello from Tokyo, before the...

Throws Preview featuring Neeraj Chopra, Valarie Allman | World Athletics Championships 2025

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah and Rich look ahead to the throws at the World Athletics Championships, featuring interviews with Neeraj Chopra, Mykolas Alekna, Valarie Allman...

Endurance Preview with Matthew Centrowitz and Nick Willis | World Athletics Championships 2025

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rio 2016 1500m champion Matthew Centrowitz and double Olympic medallist Nick Willis join Rich and Hannah to look ahead to the events from 800m-10,000m...

Jumps Preview with Andreas Trajkovski | World Athletics Championships 2025

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

European Indoor Championships finalist Andreas Trajkovski joins Rich and Hannah to preview the jump events ahead of the World Athletics Championships ...

Marathon with Paula's Run Club - Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson | World Championships 2025

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Podium is delighted to have teamed up with @paulasrunclub for this World Athletics Championships preview for the men's and women's marathons in Toky...

Sprints Preview with Richard Kilty | World Athletics Championships 2025

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Olympic, world, European and Commonwealth medallist turned coach Richard Kilty joins Rich and Hannah to preview the sprint events at the Worl...

Ep 27: Neil Gourley

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

World indoor silver medallist Neil Gourley joins the team to look ahead to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, in what’s already been a succ...

Ep 26: Emile Cairess

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emile Cairess joins the team ahead of his attempt to go for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, having come so close to the podium ...

Ep 25: Diamond League final round-up, Sydney Marathon review

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our last review episode before the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Hannah’s back from holiday to join Rich for a round-up of the Diamond ...

Re-Release: Sydney Marathon Preview with Jo Pavey

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

European 10,000m champion, world medallist and former marathoner Jo Pavey joins Rich to preview the Sydney Marathon - which has officially becomes and...

Ep 24: Nikki Hiltz

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m on this journey to see how fast I can run three and three quarter lap - I’m not doing it for love and praise, and I’m not doing it for ha...

BONUS: GB team announcement reaction

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Citius Mag's Preet Majithia joins Rich in Zurich to react to Tuesday's Great Britain and Northern Ireland team announcement for the World Athletics Ch...

Ep 23: Adam Gemili and Jo Pavey on Diamond League final, Lausanne, Brussels and Sydney Marathon

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah and Katie are away for this episode - but how about this to make up for it...! European gold medallists Adam Gemili and Jo Pavey join Rich to l...

Ep 22: Marco Arop

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a huge honour to have Canada's 2023 800m world champion Marco Arop join the Podium team to discuss his life and career so far. Arop is at the f...

Ep 21: Hodgkinson’s flex in Silesia, Nuguse is back and predicting Ingebrigtsen’s Tokyo plan

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team look back at Keely Hodgkinson’s dream return to racing, taking almost 2 seconds off the previous world lead in her first event since winnin...

Ep 20: Hamish Kerr

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a brilliantly honest and fun chat, New Zealand's Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr talks to the team about how he recovered from 'staring into...

Ep 19: Keely Hodgkinson prepares for comeback in Silesia, Alex Yee impresses

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A ‘quiet episode’ was prepared but Hannah, Rich and Katie typically found themselves with plenty of things to say ahead of a stacked schedule in S...

Ep 18: Georgia Hunter Bell

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Georgia Hunter Bell joins the team to discuss the possibility of doubling up in the 800m/1500m at the World Athlet...

Ep 17: UK Athletics Championships review & drama at US trials

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rich, Hannah and Katie wrap up a brilliant weekend at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium for the UK Athletics Championships, featuring interviews with Din...

Ep 16: The UK Athletics Championships preview

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie’s back from her Euros adventure with the Lionesses, as the team preview British Champs in Birmingham this weekend - who’s in trouble, where ...

Ep 15: Nicola Olyslagers

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“The biggest shift for me came when I realised fear didn’t have to be the enemy. I started asking myself — what if I can?” The Australian high...

BONUS: Maurten's Andy Sparks

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Sparks from Maurten - one of our sponsors - talks to Hannah about the science behind the company's Bicarb System, and the benefits sodium bicarbo...

Ep 14: Ryan Crouser

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

World record holder, 3x Olympic champion and 2 x world gold medallist Ryan Crouser joins us this week to discuss the inaugural World Shot Put Series, ...

Ep 13: London review, Chepng'etich fallout and Andreas Trajkovski

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In another busy episode, Rich and Hannah (Katie is preparing for the Women’s Euros semi-finals) take a look back at the London Diamond League meetin...

Ep 12: Jeremiah Azu

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremiah Azu is this week's guest, mid-way through the season of his career so far. After returning to Wales following a spell in Italy, Jeremiah beca...