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Is athletics stuck in the past? | Clara Adams DQ, 2029 Worlds, Josh Kerr vs Jakob and shoe reviews

George Bennett & Rosie Tinbergen Season 5 Episode 2

We start with the British athletes’ open letter to Sir Keir Starmer, urging the UK government to back a bid to host the 2029 World Championships. Could this be a turning point for British athletics?

Next, we dive into one of the sport’s fiercest rivalries—Josh Kerr vs. Jakob Ingebrigtsen. With trash talk heating up and major races on the horizon, is this the new golden era of middle-distance drama?

We also break down performances from the British 10,000m Championships, including who's on form and what it means for Team GB ahead of the Olympics.

The episode takes a controversial turn with the story of Clara Adams, a U.S. high school athlete who was disqualified for celebrating her win by spraying her shoes with a fire extinguisher. Is this an example of outdated rules stifling the sport’s culture?

We then turn to the roads, where Connor Mantz is targeting the American marathon record. Can he rewrite history?

Finally, we wrap things up with in-depth running shoe reviews of the New Balance 1080v14 and the Adidas Boston 13, plus our thoughts on the latest Up & Running club run event.

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