BDRC Podcast

The BDRC caught up with Rory Leonard about the recent Euro Cross in Dublin.

Rory is a not only a brilliant all round athlete representing GB U23's on a range of surfaces, but is also genuinely top guy. This is well worth a listen.

BDRC caught up with Derby A.C's Hugo Milner to discuss his brilliant 2021 Summer Season, what life was like out in the states as well as his recent race victories.

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Wallsend's very own Sam Charlton chats to the BDRC about annihilating the previous British Best Under 20 10k best, his move to Leeds University, a fantastic English School's 3000m victory as well a the hottest of hot streaks back in 2019.

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Marc & Karl discuss the weekend's National Road Relays at Sutton Park. We discuss the top 10 Teams, First B Team Home, selection errors, individual performances, incomplete teams and revisit our predictions from the previous week.

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As the National 6 Stage Road Relays are happening this weekend BDRC couldn't resist the opportunity to spend a short while analysing the results from the regional event and also predict what could happen this weekend in Sutton Park.

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BDRC spoke with Andy Butchart about his recent performance at the Weltklasse in the recent Diamond League final as well as his Olympic experience in 2016 & 2021 & how they compared and contrasted to that of Nick McCormick's in 2012.

Both Andy & Nick have strong links to New Balance and they also discussed how these developed as well as discussing how different coaching is at the top level.

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BDRC spoke to Paul Guinan after the Men's A Team secured a fantastic medal in the recent NOEAA Autumn Relays in Redcard on the 18th September.

Paul talks about the situation of the club when he took over and how mindsets and cultures needs to be shifted and altered in order for the club to reach their potential.

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BDRC spoke to Olympian Jake Wightman about his early development at Edinburgh AC, what life is like with his dad as his coach, his recent Olympic experience and Jake also tackles the BDRC 3.

We recorded this on Wednesday 8th September, and would like to think we are somewhat of a good luck charm for Jake's 5th Avenue Mile victory in New York on Sunday 12th September.

Additionally, Marc & Karl preview the forthcoming NOEAA Road Relays in Redcar, with BDRC launching their first ever prediction competition.

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BDRC caught up with Preston Harrier, Daniel Bebbington to discuss dipping under the magical 3:45 barrier for 1500m, his recent England representation and his love of sitting and kicking.

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BDRC caught up with BDRC to discuss his humble beginnings in running, his rapid improvement in 2021, and what influenced his decision to move out the the American International College in Massachusetts. Enjoy Guys. 

To celebrate the success of the summer season BDRC caught up with some of its members to discuss their summer on the road & track.

The third and final member in the hot seat was Mark Magee. Mark speak about how he got in to running, the importance of grass roots and his experiences of having good coaches.

To celebrate the success of the summer season BDRC caught up with some of its members to discuss their summer on the road & track.

Second in the hot seat was Callum Davidson, to look back over his first proper track season.

To celebrate the success of the summer season BDRC caught up with some of its members to discuss their summer on the road & track.

First up in the hot seat was Tim Raynes.

The BDRC Pod caught up with Cat McCormick to discuss all things physiotherapy and what life was like inside the Team GB camp at Tokyo 2021, as well as touching on the potential pitfalls of the overuse of carbon shoes. Not forgetting the BDRC 3. Enjoy guys.

Marc & Karl speak caught up with the LD Crew's Head Coach Nathan Shrubb to discuss the continuation of Lindsay Dunn's legacy, how the LD Crew was formed and their love of a good coffee and cafe! Enjoy guys.

Patrick Dever speaks to the BDRC about his time in the States and that historic 10,000m victory. The conundrum he faced with British Champs and selection for Tokyo 2021, as well as what he has his sights set on in 2022. Enjoy guys.

Blackburn Harrier club legend, Ben Fish talks to the BDRC pod on his longevity in the sport, covering issues such as  club representation, participation at grass roots level, and the state of athletics today. Enjoy guys.

The BDRC podcast caught up with Tiarnan Crorken to speak about his National Champs Victory, his first GB Vest, breaking the 4 minutes barrier for the mile and the benefits of being a part of the Leeds Talent Hub.

Marc Hartley & Karl Billing catch up with Team New Balance athlete Adam Craig to discuss he return to racing, representing GB & what life is like in the Team New Balance house. 

Marc Hartley & Karl Billington caught up with Cardiff Athlete, Nathan Jones to reflect on his recent race win and sub 29 minute clocking. Nathan also speak about his time in the States & how he's targeting the Commonwealth 10,000m standard.

Marc Hartley & Karl Billington preview the first Mid-Summer Night 10,000m Classic to be held in Leeds on Thursday 24th June.

Special guest and event organiser Dave Norman joined the pod to provide a few more details on how the event has come to life and what you can expect on the night.

The BDRC Podcast catches up with recently crowned 800m champion Mark Bostock to talk about the weekend's racing, training, and his future targets.

Marc Hartley & Karl Billington preview the contenders for the 5000m & 1500m at this weekend's North of England Track & Field Championships at Leigh.