ANDREAS ALMGREN… WHAT A DEBUT! 🇸🇪🔥

Can Gabriela DeBues-Stafford do it again? 🔥The Top Flight Show is back as Series Director Chris Parr is joined by Big Red, Richard Morrell and the one and only Cameron Boyek to preview Sunday’s Fulham 10K.After DeBues-Stafford’s sensational 31:37 Canadian National Record at Jarrow, the panel asks whether she can go even faster - and whether a stacked field featuring Lucy Reid, Moira Stewart, Katie Snowden, India Weir, and more, can close the gap.Katie and India are both set to make their 10K debuts, bringing proven track and 5K speed into one of the strongest women’s fields of the 2026 series.The men’s race looks completely open, with the top six leading entries separated by just 13 seconds. Jonathan Cornish, Jonathan Escalante-Phillips, Ian Crowe-Wright and several wild cards are among those discussed as the team attempts to pick a winner.There is also a full course breakdown, including how Fulham’s technical opening kilometres could shape the race before a rapid final kilometre along New King’s Road. With course records, RunThrough records, prize money and crucial series points available, there is plenty at stake.Plus, Cameron reflects on his recent training camp, the team recaps an unforgettable Jarrow 10K and Chris reveals the first details about the expanded 2027 Top Flight Series.📅 Sunday 15 November 2026📍 Eel Brook Common, Fulham📺 Live stream from 8:45am🏁 Race starts at 9amWho are you backing? Leave your predictions in the comments, then like and subscribe to follow the rest of the Top Flight season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

British cross-country action is officially back as Matt Ramsden and Kate Axford take commanding wins at the Cardiff Cross-Country! Rich Morrell sits down with Cameron Boyek and Lucy Jones to break down all the weekend's drama.The hosts dissected the thrilling senior men's and women's races, analyzing Matt Ramsden's tactical sprint finish against James Kingston, Kate Axford's brilliant return to the mud, and Amelia Quirk's hard-fought battle to the line.The team also gets stuck into the standout performances from Kadar Omar, Callum Elson, Poppy Tank, and Maisie Bellwood, looking ahead to who is shaping up for a coveted Great Britain vest at the upcoming European Cross-Country Championships in Liverpool.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Well, that was some way to announce yourself over 26.2 miles!Andreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon on his debut, and it’s got us asking some BIG questions!Rich Morrell is joined by Lucy Jones and Cameron Boyek on the Trackstaa Podcast to pick apart an incredible performance from the Swede and look back at all the drama from New York.On this week’s show:🏆 Just how good was Almgren’s marathon debut?How fast could he go on a quicker course? Are we talking 2:02? Even faster?Track or roads? Has this performance changed everything for Almgren?🥇 LA 2028 – could the marathon actually be his best shot at Olympic gold?🏃 We break down the men’s and women’s races, the big performances and the surprises from NYC.Plus, we head back to the UK to round up all the action from the National Cross Country Relays in Mansfield.One thing’s for sure: Andreas Almgren has given us plenty to talk about!Subscribe to Trackstaa for more athletics chat, race breakdowns and interviews.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

European 800m champion Mark English joins Rich Morrell on the latest episode of The Trackstaa Show.At 33 years old, and more than a decade after winning his first European medal, English delivered the performance of his career to claim a historic gold in Birmingham this summer.We reflect on that unforgettable European triumph, his evolution as an athlete, the lessons learned from over a decade competing at the highest level, and how his partnership with coach Justin Rinaldi has helped him reach new heights.From the young athlete of ten years ago to the experienced racer of today, English offers a fascinating insight into longevity, development and what it takes to keep improving.📺 AVAILABLE NOW on the Trackstaa YouTube channel and all major audio podcast platforms!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From coaching his son Jake Wightman to world 1500m gold to launching an exciting new middle-distance training group, Geoff Wightman is embarking on a fresh chapter in his coaching career.In this episode of the Trackstaa Podcast, Rich Morrell sits down with the former international marathon runner, renowned stadium announcer and world championship winning coach to discuss the launch of Team RG.It all started with a social media post. More than 60 athletes expressed an interest in joining, but only four made the cut: Pippa Roessler, Lucy Austin, Annie Testar and Ella Fryer. Geoff explains why these four? Why he’s launching a new group now? And what he believe’s it takes to develop the next generation of elite middle-distance runners?Geoff opens up about his coaching philosophies, the influences that have shaped his approach, what makes Team RG different from other UK training groups and why his passion for developing athletes remains as strong as ever.We also explore his ambitions for the group and the challenges of balancing elite-level aspirations with everyday commitments.A fascinating insight into the mind of a world championship-winning coach and an exciting new project in British middle-distance running.Subscribe to Trackstaa for more exclusive conversations with the athletes, coaches and personalities shaping the sport.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

European marathon bronze medalist Abbie Donnelly joins Lucy Jones on the Trackstaa Podcast to chat about her incredible breakthrough season and taking home a medal at the European Championships in Birmingham.From entering the sport through local cross-country and Lincoln Wellington AC to balancing a seven-year PhD in Victorian imperialism with elite professional running, it's been quite the journey!Abbie opens up about transitioning to the marathon distance, adapting to a new coaching style under Chris Jones that utilizes blood lactate tracking, and overcoming a severe hamstring injury just months before the championship.The pair also get stuck into the brutal realities of racing a hilly 5k-lap championship course, working alongside teammate Clara Evans through mid-race surges, essential advice for first-time marathoners, and what's next for Abbie, including her long-term ambitions for LA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

European marathon bronze medalist Abbie Donnelly joins Lucy Jones on the Trackstaa Podcast to chat about her incredible breakthrough season and taking home a medal at the European Championships in Birmingham.From entering the sport through local cross-country and Lincoln Wellington AC to balancing a seven-year PhD in Victorian imperialism with elite professional running, it's been quite the journey!Abbie opens up about transitioning to the marathon distance, adapting to a new coaching style under Chris Jones that utilizes blood lactate tracking, and overcoming a severe hamstring injury just months before the championship.The pair also get stuck into the brutal realities of racing a hilly 5k-lap championship course, working alongside teammate Clara Evans through mid-race surges, essential advice for first-time marathoners, and what's next for Abbie, including her long-term ambitions for LA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who will win the women’s clash between Olympic marathoner Rose Harvey and Olympic 1500m finalist Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, making her 10K debut?Could Omar Ahmed break the Jarrow 10K course record?Chris and Richard discuss these questions as they preview the Top Flight Jarrow 10K. They run through the leading entries and share their predictions and you can watch it live from 8:45am on the RunThrough YouTube channel on Sunday 18th October 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

British distance runner James West joins Rick Morrell on the Trackstaa Podcast to chat about his incredible return to racing following surgery that threatened his athletics career.From months of uncertainty and rehabilitation to picking up bronze over 5,000m at the British Championships and representing Great Britain at the European Championships in Birmingham, it's been quite the journey back!James opens up about how injury has changed his mindset, why he's enjoying racing more than ever and what he's learned from working with some of the biggest names in distance running.The pair also get stuck into the current state of athletics, the world ranking system, training philosophies and what's next for James, including his ambitions for the World Championships and beyond.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris and Rich preview the Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon, breaking down the routes, leading contenders and the hills that could decide the race.Can Marshall Smith turn his big training mileage into another Chester victory? How will the women’s race unfold? And what makes the 26.2km Metric Marathon a useful stepping stone to the full distance?There’s also a look back at the Altrincham 10K, a discussion about Omar Ahmed’s evolving race tactics and an update on the Top Flight Series standings as the remaining fixtures approach.Watch the Chester Marathon live on RunThrough’s YouTube channel from 8:45am on race day, with Big Red and guests bringing you the action. Running yourself? Watch back afterwards to spot yourself out on the course and crossing the finish line.Who are you backing for the win? Let us know in the comments and subscribe for more Top Flight race previews, interviews and live coverage.STREAM LIVE FROM 8.45AM ON THE 11TH OCTOBER - https://youtube.com/live/_sAkpVvuZiA?feature=shareAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy