Show Notes
Episode 74 sees the boys spread across three countries as Ryan checks in from the Wirral, Eoin returns from his altitude camp in St. Moritz, and Dean holds the fort in Perth.
There's plenty to unpack as Eoin reflects honestly on life at altitude, the reality of racing against some of the world's best, and the challenge of trusting the process when the performances don't quite match the training. The lads also revisit Ed Eyestone's brilliant appearance on the podcast and look ahead to Ryan and Raf heading to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games.
Then it's time for a full breakdown of an unforgettable London Diamond League. Josh Kerr's astonishing world record mile takes centre stage, with analysis of what made the performance so special, whether anyone saw it coming, and what it means for the future of middle-distance running. The boys also dive into Keely Hodgkinson's return, Jess Hull's victory in the 3000m, the emergence of Brandon Miller in the 800m, and plenty more from one of the greatest Diamond League meetings in recent memory.
As always, expect plenty of running chat, a few laughs, and the odd tangent along the way.
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