In the latest episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast, host Euan Crumley is joined by Wendy Sly and Jason Henderson to examine an eventful start to 2026 and take a look at what promises to be a packed year ahead.

There have already been cross country and road racing fireworks. The team reflects on the recent World Cross Country Championships and considers the reason why what used to be such a high profile event has slipped in the athletes’ list of priorities. Can it recapture past glories and how might that happen?

Many of the world’s best distance runners opted to run at the Valencia 10km instead, with Eilish McColgan and Andreas Almgren breaking European records in Spain. Is this a sign of things to come in the months ahead?

Reece Prescod also recently hit the headlines with his decision to compete in the highly controversial Enhanced Games in May. His case has also highlighted once again just how difficult it can be even for the elite to make a living from athletics.

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Our final episode of 2025 features three special guests who have also come out on top in the annual AW Readers’ Choice Awards. Faith Kipyegon, Amy Hunt and Jake Wightman were all recognised for their medal-winning exploits this summer and they speak exclusively with host Euan Crumley about a year to remember.

Euan is also joined by Jason Henderson and Tim Adams to discuss the performances of the athletes who have stood out over these past 12 months, as well as looking forward to the upcoming European Cross Country Championships in Portugal.

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The focus of this latest episode of the Athletics Weekly Podcast is the changing face of running, away from the track.

Host Euan Crumley is joined by Wendy Sly and Jasmine Collett to discuss the latest developments in the marathon, the role of cross country running and the boom in off-road events and competition.

Conner Mantz is the special guest and he talks about his recent US record-breaking performance at the Chicago Marathon, as well as what it’s like to be part of a discipline that is developing at breakneck speed.

Jasmine provides insight on the HOKA sponsored Team Makou training group that she spent time with in Font Romeu recently, while the team also reveal their selections for this year’s AW Awards.

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