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This episode of the podcast is with none other than Jake Smith.  Jake is one of the most talented distance runners in the UK right now and holds the British record for the under 23 Half Marathon. Jake grew up in Hong Kong which is known for its immense heat and dense population. Jake used to train on a treadmill and was limited to just one hour of training outside a day.  It was in Hong Kong that  his the ability to cope with mileage came from and this has developed in recent years under the guidance of James Thie in Cardiff.  Jake is surrounded by a fantastic group of athletes who constantly push him to the next goal.It was great to catch up with Jake especially as I thoroughly enjoyed following his journey up to this point.  With the recent news that Jake has signed for Nike, there is no doubt that his 2022 is looking bright.I really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast and make sure to check it out on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter!

In this episode of the podcast, Sam is joined with Alfie Manthorpe, Founder of Trackstaa, a 14:15 5km runner and an England international.  Sam and Alfie address the question of “what does athletics need in 2022?”.This is a hot topic in athletics right now and the boys cover it in lots of detail. They use the ideas and suggestions sent in by the athletics community to build a compelling case to say that athletics has the potential to be an amazing sport this year. Thank you to everyone who sent their ideas in and I really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast.Please check out the new website, crickcast.co.uk,  check out our new merch and more information about the athletes and guests that have been on the podcast.Have a great day and enjoy!

Over 1/4 of the GB Team join Sam to talk about their preparation ahead of this weekend's Euro Cross Country championships.Guests include:Andy ButchartJack RoweJake Smith Luke GunnCari HughesIzzy Fry Rory LeonardSam Charlton Luke DuffyBen WestMatt StonierMake sure to like and subscribe and send us your thoughts on the podcast.See you in Dublin

This episode of the podcast is with Hugo Milner.  Hugo is unbeaten in his races in the road and cross-country season and is going from strength to strength as he looks to win the overall Cross Challenge as well as book his place on the plane to Dublin at the end of November.Hugo has had a successful junior career and has now made the leap to senior competition.  In this podcast, he discusses the importance of resting up, patience, and hard work when it comes to the success of any young athlete. He also talks about his time at Harvard University and the importance for young people to look at the option of going to America for their further education.Sam and Hugo cover the important topics around the improvement of the sport, in particular the engagement of new fans, the recognition that athletes receive as well as the distribution of wealth between people in our governing body.If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast please check out another episode that we have and be sure to follow us on Instagram. We also have a YouTube channel that has interviews from all of the biggest races in the UK.

A short, sharp podcast to update the CrickCast Community on what's going on in the world of athletics.Sam shares his latest ideas and plans for changing athletics and making it more exciting.This episode contains:⏺ Audio Rooms⏺ New Youtube channel⏺ National Road Relays

Due to popular demand, this is some shorter form content for the podcast. Going forward, I'll bring on guests and be open to the topics that people want to hear about

Olympic Special!  This episode is a recap of Day 4 of the Olympics and a Preview of Day 5Enjoy the episode and make sure to complete the latest survey on the podcast

Olympic Special! The first episode in a series of Olympic Specials where Sam speaks with Athletes, Supporters and Coaches in the run up to the Olympics! This episode is with Lee Thompson. Since his team Bronze at the European Indoor Championships in February, Lee has been going from strength to strength and has been selected to run for the Mixed and Men's 4x400m relay.Lee talks about his journey to Tokyo, the kit he's received and even meeting Alistair Brownlee whilst campaigning to become part of the IOC.Enjoy the episode and make sure to complete the latest survey on the podcast

This episode of the podcast is with Oliver Dustin. Known for his exceptional kick and ability to win top-class races, Oliver talks about his progression in the last few months and his passion for the sport.Really hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to leave a review.

This episode of the pod is a preview of the British Olympic Trials that are taking place in Manchester on 25th, 26th and 27th June. Sam reached out to dozens of British athletes who are looking to book their place on the GB team for the Olympics this weekend. Matt, from the Sunday Plodcast, joined in on the action to share his expertise and reaction to what many of the athletes had to say.Follow @crickcastpod and @sundayplodcast now for the best podcast content in the country.

Check out this episode to get a full review of the weekend's events. Massive thanks to Mark Hookway for his time. ⏺Watford BMC⏺Nice - Oliver Dustin World Lead⏺Run up to the British ChampionshipsCheck out Mark Hookway's series of books here -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=mark+hookway&ref=nb_sb_noss_1Want to donate to this podcast? -> https://linktr.ee/Crickcastpod

This episode of the podcast is with Phil Norman. Phil is a British Steeplechase athlete that, at the time of recording, had just won the Comeback 5000m at Battersea Park. This was a win that rewarded Phil with a 50% share of a £1500 prize pot. I was so excited to talk to him as what I already knew about his story was inspiring. What took place in the next 50 minutes of talking to him was nothing short of inspirational. For many athletes in the UK, they have to make sacrifices in their own lives to make it to the top. Phil is no exception to this and one of the main sacrifices that he has had to make is explain in this podcast. Who is this podcast aim at? This podcast is perfect for:° Athletes that are working full time and trying to find the motivation to train° Young athletes who have had success at a young age but not sure whether they want to keep pushing themselves in the sport° People who competed in the sport when they were younger and are wishing that they kept it up° Any fans of Phil's tash

This episode of the podcast is with Keely Hodgkinson. Keely became the Senior European 800m Champion days after her 19th birthday and early this year ran a world-leading time of 1:59.03.I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast and it shows the personal side of another world-class athlete. 

This episode of the podcast is with 5 of the 6 athletes that were in the British 4x400m team at the European champ.Topics covered:Lead Up to The ChampionshipsBest Advice They Received from Team MatesPlans for 2021 and Beyond

This episode of the podcast is with British 400m hurdle Champion, Jessie Knight.It was great to catch up with Jessie just hours away from competing at the European Indoor Championships. Jessie is competing in the 400m and the 4x400m relay.Having stepped away from the sport in 2017, she is back with more motivation and drive than ever to succeed. We wish Jessie the best of luck in her individual event and for the relay at the weekend!Support this podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpod

This episode of the series is with 800m athlete Issy Boffey.Issey has been in incredible form, setting a new Personal Best in New York a few weeks ago.I spoke to Issy just after she had finished her final training session before the championships began! We wish Issy the best of luck in her heat of the 800m on Friday morning!Support this podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpod

This episode of the series is with endurance athlete, Phil Sesemann.Phil received a late call up for a place on the team due to a withdrawal in the 3000m from Marc Scott.It was great to catch up with Phil and it is so good to see him on the team as this is his first Track appearance for his country. The fact that he wanted to run in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Novemeber just goes to show the incredible range that Phil has in the locker. We wished Phil the best of luck in the championships and it was great to have him on the pod!Support this podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpod

This episode of the podcast is with Jamie Webb. Jamie recently ran 1:44.54 for the 800m  in the World Tour Series a few weeks ago. This time was inside the previous British Record set by Lord Seb Coe in 1983. Following a withdrawal from Elliot Giles, Jamie is now the faster man on paper going into this race. We wish Jamie the best of luck in his attempt to upgrade his medal in this week's European Indoor Championships.Support this podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpod

This episode of the Road To Euros Series is with Sophie McKinna. As an event, the shot put is often an undervalued part of the Track & Field family. However, Sophie believes that the field events are the hardest skills to master! After making the World Championship Final in the Shot Put in 2019, Sophie is hoping for a top 5 finish in Europe and hopefully looking to bring home a medal for Team GB.This episode is part of the Road To Euros Series.Support this podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpod

This episode of the Road To Euro series is with Lee Thompson.Lee talks about his prep going into these championships including the unorthodox training that he has been doing during lockdown!We wish Lee the best of luck in his bid for an individual final and medal in the relay!This episode is part of the Road To Euros Series.Support this podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpod

This episode in the series is with Archie Davis!Archie is another athlete who has performed incredibly well in Junior championships and is now gunning for a spot in the final for the hotly contested 1500m.This is an episode of the podcast that is part of the Road to Euros series.Support the podcast here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpod

Ellie Baker is back on Crickcastpod!She has been extremely successful throughout the Junior age groups and now she is making her mark on the Senior stage! We cannot wait to see Ellie compete at Euros and wish her the best of luck! The episode of the podcast is part of the Road To Euros series.Support this podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpod

James Williams is a 400m athlete with 100/200m experience! He has been selected for the European Indoor Championships and will be competition in the individual 400m and the 4x400m relay.James works full time as a teacher and this is his first GB Vest!The episode of the podcast is part of the Road To Euros series

I would really appreciate it if you could support the podcast on my new supporter page - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpodThis podcast is Sam explaining each step of the roadmap that has been laid out by England Athletics. I think there will be an exciting few months ahead for the sport with so many opportunities coming up!

This is a podcast recounting the athletic performances of British Athletes over the weekend of 20/2/2021.Sam Crick and Lloyd Kempson sit down to discuss the weekends events and gather the results and recounts of athletes across the country and around the world.This is not one to be missed!This podcast features:Marc ScottSophie McKinnaAndy ButchartEllie BakerPiers CopelandHolly ArcherJacob Fincham-DukesAndrew MurphyJoe BrierPeter Scott

Crickcastpod ft @hollyaarcherReally excited to welcome Holly on to this week's podcast!She has recently achieve the European Qualification Standard for the 1500m and her target is to get to that final!

The title of the podcast may confuse a few... During this podcast, Chris talks about how important it is to have many passions other than the sport.As many people know, a career in professional sport is limited and Chris speaks about this in the pod.Having been in love with the sport since I was 10 years old, it's incredible to think that I would be talking with someone who I saw on TV and massively admired!Chris and I had a great conversation about his life in athletics; the struggles he has been met with, the highs and the lows.

#BUCS Cross is undeniably the greatest cross country event of the year for Universities around the country!Unfortunately, the event has been postponed this year... so I've decided, along with @rosscojammin & @ryan_green98 to collate as many memories of the event as possible!We were inundated with stories and we had a great time recording this episode!If you're new to Crickcastpod, please subscribe to the podcast and when you have listened to a few and have enjoyed it, please leave a review! 

This week's guest on the podcast is @ellen_barber !As a youngster, Ellen was incredibly active and competing in horse riding and hockey to a national level. She believes it was the fitness that she gained from doing different sports at a young age which has allowed her to be so successful in the heptathlon.Her success in the sport has allowed her to travel the world to train and compete!My favourite part of this podcast episode is hearing about Ellen's reaction to the British Championships being cancelled!

This week's podcast is with Welsh Record Holder @laurenwills.I loved having Lauren on the pod, her passion and dedication for the sport is second to none!We spoke about her progression to becoming a successful 400m hurdler and her experiences going to events around the world.

This week, crickcastpod welcomes another incredible athlete with an inspiring story!@elliot_levi_giles is a British athlete who has had his fair share of challenges. In 2014, Elliot was involved in a motorbike crash that left him with brain damages and a completely ruptured knee. Fast forward 18 months, Elliot races at the Olympic Games in Rio!

Crickcastpod welcomes @jimmyells !!I was very excited to have James on the podcast as he is a world-class performer who has been through an incredible amount both physically and mentally.As I come from an endurance background, I was fascinated to learn more about the mindset of an out and out sprinter

This episode is with a very good friend of mine, Lewis Church.Lewis has had a very successful career in athletics so far and is looking to progress his success in the coming years with aims of going to the Commonwealth Games in 2022! In this episode Lewis and I brainstorm ideas of how the sport could be improved and our favourite competing experiences over the 25 years of athletics experience that we have between us. Really hope you enjoy the pod and please leave a rating or a review as it really helps to grow the pod! I will read out any comments or reviews on the next episode Until next time

his week's podcast is with @kylelangford96▶️ World Championship 4️⃣th▶️ European Junior

Really excited to have released a podcast with @ryan_green98 this week!

Sam is joined by an incredible talent who has made his mark on the junior stage of athletics and is progressing to further achievements in the senior ranks… please welcome, Luke Duffy!Very excited to welcome @lukeduffy_ to @crickcastpodOur conversation was open and I think it shows the personal side of Luke's journey through athletics. The highest highs and the lowest lows.Luke also holds strong views on how the sport could be improved and we discuss this during this episode of the pod.Thank you to those who have rated the podcast on your platforms! We are now in the top 40 running podcasts in the UK. I'm not stopping until we get to the top... and stay there!Follow crickcastpod->Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriber

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriberTom Whittle is an Entrepreneur, avid runner and cyclist who left the corporate world in the search for a more fulfilled life. In 2017 Tom Founded Mission, a blend of hot and cold brew teas which are designed to Fuel Your Extraordinary.In this podcast, Sam and Tom discuss the transition he made from being a corporate Lawyer to becoming the CEO of a very successful Tea business which has expanded its sales into Europe and has plans to grow further afield. Tom's accolades include:- Ran the length of Iceland in just 10 days (World Record)- Cycled the length of South America- Built and scaled a successful business from his flat in South London- On-boarded 50 GB athletes as supporters and influencers for Mission UKI really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast as I believe that this shows an insight into the life of a business owner as well as a deep dive into the world of marketing and how to excel at social media promotion.I would really appreciate you sharing the podcast with your friends and family!Until next time,Sam

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriberThis episode is in tribute to the coaching icon George Gandy.For over half a century, George was at the center of the Loughborough Athletics and has coached and mentored 1000s of athletes during his time as head coach.I have compiled the stories from 10 incredible athletes that knew George so well. I have attached the guests and the times that they appear on the pod.These include:Graham Williamson 00:01:30Chris Parr 00:15:50Jake Wightman 00:24:20Eliot Buckner 00:30:20Jay Rossiter 00:37:15Danny Wallis 00:48:22James West 00:54:52Liam Roart & Joe Wilkinson 01:05:32Jamie Williamson 01:16:35Dan Racle 01:22:35Tom Mortimer 01:34.55Josh Lay & Luke Duffy 01:38:28Hope you enjoy this podcast

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriberThe London Marathon is an incredible spectacle each and every year with 10s of thousands of athletes and millions of spectators. However, this year is a little different as the global pandemic has resulted in the race being conducted as an elite race only for both men and women.In this episode Sam, Ross and Lloyd predict finishing times, talk about how they have kept their athletes motivated and how fast they think Kipchoge will go over the 19 laps of St James' Park on Sunday 4th October.Thoroughly hope you enjoy this episode and you can find all the audio podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify- Search "crickcastpod"

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriberThis week's podcast is with GB international and BUCS short course champion @joewigfieldI was lucky enough to talk to Joe just a day after his incredible 3:40 PB for 1500m at Battersea Park.Having entered the sport quite late, Joe has had a tremendous rise to the forefront of British Junior athletes and was selected to represent Great Britain at the European Junior Championships in 2019

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriberSo excited to have released a podcast episode with @gengen_lacazeGen is an Australian steeplechaser who has had great success over the past decades; making it to not 1️⃣ but 2️⃣ Olympics and is going for her 3️⃣rd in Tokyo.Throughout her career she always enjoyed the sport and it is this enjoyment and passion she has for athletics that has seen her do so well.Not only did we talk about her progression through the younger age groups and her development through the America collegiate system but also the things that go on in Gen's everyday life. One conversation even lead us down the route of best and worst British food and how her husband, Aussie track sensation Ryan Gregson, courted Gen when they were in high school.There is everything in this podcast and I really hope you enjoy it

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriberVery excited for the launch of this podcast with Yusuf BizimanaYusuf has made a name for himself throughout the junior ranks from the age of 16 but now has stepped up the the senior stage with a bronze medal

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriberThis week's podcast is with Birmingham Track Elite athletes Jonny Davies and Mark Pearce.It was great to catch up with both of them after an interesting year of athletics what with most races being postponed.In this episode we discuss their most recent races; Mark running a PB in the 3000m at Bromley and just outside the 8 minute barrier and Jonny running 7:45 over the same distance and then going abroad to run a 13:31 of 5000m.Both athletes are looking forward to the British Championships which are taking place on the 4th and 5th September. In this episode, Jonny has put his cards on the table and states hes going to win the 5000m event and Mark is looking to make the Steeplechase event a true race. We also talked about their set up in Birmingham and how they had to flee from Font Romeu as the borders began to close.Hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did and I'm excited to see these boys in action in the champs this week Until next time

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriberThis week's podcast guest is none other than Conrad WilliamsHaving been a really late starter to athletics, with his first competitive race being run at the age of 20, Conrad has shown his talent over the last two decades and now continues to help the people around him grow as he is now a coach to many different athletes including footballers as well as runners Conrad has been a vital part of the success of the GB 4x400m team over the years and has been involved in pretty much every World Championship team since 2005. I take a deep dive into his life throughout his career and how he handled different races as well as different challenges along the way.I hope you find this a very interesting listen and please head over to the 'crickcastpod' instagram page to let me know what you thought of itUntil next time 

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/crickcastpod/Twitter- https://twitter.com/cricks999Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sammy.crickersYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOZOcrYNRNblLWZDdoB7vQ?view_as=subscriberSam Crick & Nicole Taylor were welcomed onto BBC Radio Kent show to talk about the Bromley Twilight International. The event is/was the first competitive athletics match since the lockdown and it is hosting Britain's finest athletes. Check out the interview and follow Crickcastpod and Team Project Run for updates on the eventUntil next time