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Welcome back to The Big Run
We have some incredible conversations and in-the-field reporting over the coming days and weeks to get you primed for On’s Track night series. A global string of events where fast times meet loud crowds to create a unique experience for the entire running community. 
You can find out more at ⁠ontracknights.com⁠ 
As the OTN series continues on TBR, last Saturday we spent two days following the organisers, runners, and volunteers who pulled together to create an event like no other.
From get in to get out with a whole host of fast times in between we were there to honour this achievement of athletics and how it continues to be the benchmark for redefining racing.
We recommend listening with headphones to take you back to last Saturday at Parliament Hill.
A huge thank you to On for the support of this series, Highgate Harriers and Ben Pochee. And to all the individuals who gave up their time to speak to me.
But this isn't the end.
The On Track Night series rolls on to Paris for the FAST5000 and we'll be building anticipation and excitement in the days leading up to the event with exclusive access and insight into key figures on and off the tartan.
Be sure to subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts to be the first to hear them as soon as they go live.
and I'll see you next time, for The Big Run. 

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Welcome back to The Big Run
We have some incredible conversations and in-the-field reporting coming up over the coming days and weeks to get you primed for On’s Track night series. A global string of events where fast times meet loud crowds to create a unique experience for the entire running community. 
You can find out more at ⁠ontracknights.com⁠ 
As the OTN series continues on TBR, we move to London for the legendary Night of 10,000m PB’s hosted by Highgate Harriers.
The event takes place this Saturday, May 20th 2023 for FREE from 3 pm-10 pm at Parliament Hill athletics track.

As the previews draw to a close it's time to get dialled into who to look out for at the sharp end of completion. 
Joining me today is head of digital at Athletics Weekly, Jason Henderson for a deep dive into who’s in with a shot at the meeting record and a share of that prize pot. 
We’ll also reflect back on the events 10-year history with some of Jason’s highlights.
Well, thats it, there’s nothing left now but for the athletes to get a good night's sleep and for all you fans to get yourselves to parliament hill tomorrow from 3 pm for free for an event like no other.
If you are unable to attend there will be a live stream from 3 pm via On Running's YouTube channel, British Athletics and European Athletics YouTube channel
The Big Run will be there recording a special live that will go out the following Saturday so if you see me with the mic, come and say hello 👋

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Welcome back to The Big Run
We have some incredible conversations and in-the-field reporting coming up over the coming days and weeks to get you primed for On’s Track night series. A global string of events where fast times meet loud crowds to create a unique experience for the entire running community. 
You can find out more at ⁠ontracknights.com⁠ 
As the OTN series continues on TBR, we move to London for the legendary Night of 10,000m PB’s hosted by Highgate Harriers.
The event takes place this Saturday, May 20th 2023 for FREE from 3 pm-10 pm at Parliament Hill athletics track.
As part of the programme this coming Saturday teenage middle-distance runners are being given a taste of the unique atmosphere that is synonymous with Night of the 10,000m PB’s.
Before the main championship race, there will be 800m events for U17 and U20 runners. The aim being to help the young athletes run faster, give them a taste of bigger events and help them achieve qualifying standards. 
In today's episode, I journeyed up to Shrewsbury to meet one of the 800m athletes to look out for. Iris Downes.
She had an incredible 2022, from her first diamond league to her first GB vest and then a European bronze. I wanted to learn more about her, her journey into the sport, hear a little from her mum and coach and what she’s looking forward to at Parliament Hill this Saturday…
We have episodes dropping everyday this week as we lead up to the event so be sure to subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts to be the first to hear them as soon as they go live.
and I'll see you next time, for The Big Run. 

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Welcome back to The Big Run
We have some incredible conversations and in-the-field reporting coming up over the coming days and weeks to get you primed for On’s Track night series. A global string of events where fast times meet loud crowds to create a unique experience for the entire running community. 
You can find out more at ⁠ontracknights.com⁠ 
As the OTN series continues on TBR, we move to London for the legendary Night of 10,000m PB’s hosted by Highgate Harriers.
The event takes place this Saturday, May 20th 2023 for FREE from 3 pm-10 pm at Parliament Hill athletics track.

On today's episode, I travel to the High-Performance Centre at Loughborough University to chat with British Olympic athlete Amy Eloise Markovc and her coach Rob Denmark. 
Amy had a busy 2022. She competed in 5 major champs last year and is based in the UK full time and is coached by Rob, himself a fine athlete having a Commonwealth gold and a World Indoor bronze amongst his accolades. 
We meet early on a Tuesday morning, for me to observe her session, see how the past few months have been and get her take on why she can’t wait to get back to Highgate. 
Thanks to Amy, Rob and all the team at the HIPAC for letting me come and observe for the day.
We’ll release episodes throughout the week to build excitement for this celebrated night of athletics, including a special recorded live. Be sure to subscribe where ever you get your podcasts to be the first to hear when a new episode goes live.

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Welcome back to The Big Run

We have some incredible conversations and in-the-field reporting coming up over the coming days and weeks to get you primed for On’s Track night series. A global string of events where fast times meet loud crowds to create a unique experience for the entire running community. 
You can find out more at ⁠ontracknights.com⁠ 
As the OTN series continues on TBR, we move to London for the legendary Night of 10,000m PB’s hosted by Highgate Harriers.
The event takes place this Saturday, May 20th 2023 for FREE from 3 pm-10 pm at Parliament Hill athletics track.
Throughout the week, we’ll release episodes to build excitement for this celebrated night of athletics, including a special recorded live.
On today's episode, I travelled to the legendary Lee Valley athletics centre to meet Andre Coggins, founder of the Mafia Moves community, former 1500m club runner and community specialist at On. 
Andre was there to introduce his run crew to indoor track and help bridge the gap between social running and grassroots athletics.
A big thank you to Andre and the mafia moves community for letting me come and join the session. You can find out more about them here
Andre will be there at parliament hill leading the activations in the infield where there will be something for everyone. 
We have episodes dropping every day this week as we lead up to the event so be sure to subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts to be the first to hear them as soon as they go live.
and I'll see you next time, for The Big Run. 
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Welcome back to The Big Run



We have some incredible conversations and in-the-field reporting coming up over the coming days and weeks to get you primed for On’s Track night series. A global string of events where fast times meet loud crowds to create a unique experience for the entire running community. 

You can find out more at ⁠ontracknights.com⁠ 

As the OTN series continues on TBR, we move to London for the legendary Night of 10,000m PB’s hosted by Highgate Harriers.

The event takes place this Saturday, May 20th 2023 for FREE from 3 pm-10 pm at Parliament Hill athletics track.



On today's episode, I travelled to Zurich to sit down with the global brand communications lead at On Running Joe Birchenall to gain an insight into why On is supporting this global series and what it means to them.  

A big thanks to Joe for taking the time to chat and to Silke and the team at On for their help in arranging this and some more in-the-field episodes that are coming up in the series.

Throughout the week, we’ll release episodes to build excitement for this celebrated night of athletics, including a special recorded live. So be sure to subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts to be the first to hear the episodes when they go live.



I'll see you next time, for The Big Run.


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