Crickcastpod Sam Crick

This is a very special episode as it takes us through the fascinating story of Charlie Crick, an 800m athlete from Kent who has been on quite the journey.At a young age, Charlie was incredibly talented on and off the track, gaining a 100% scholarship to a top UK Secondary/High school as well as topping the UK rankings for 1500m. Through his teenage years, he faced challenges with injury and the increasing demands of his academics but started to make real strides in the running world when...

This week's episode is with 2h29 Elite Marathon runner Phily Bowden. Phily is a great example of an athlete who has worked her way through the age groups and competed in every event from the hurdles to the 800m before moving to the longer distances of 5k, 10k and Marathon. Her journey is not only inspiring but incredibly relatable. Phily share the lessons she has learnt along the way and how you can ensure you run the best marathon you can!Phily speaks about the importance of rest i...

🚨 THE POD IS BACKThe first episode in 18 months and it was a cracker!!In this episode, @the.distanceproject discusses the need to have evidence of success in order to progress! However, Callum also dives into what you can do if you’re not yet in the Top 10 nationally!If you're interested in learning more about how to make money in athletics, you need to listen to this episode!Just over a year ago, Callum received his first GB vest at the European Cross Country Championships. Since then, he ha...

This episode of the podcast is with none other than Jake Smith. Jake is one of the most talented distance runners in the UK right now and holds the British record for the under 23 Half Marathon. Jake grew up in Hong Kong which is known for its immense heat and dense population. Jake used to train on a treadmill and was limited to just one hour of training outside a day. It was in Hong Kong that his the ability to cope with mileage came from and this has developed in rec...