The Inside Track
Olympians and retired athletes Eilidh Doyle (athletics) and Susan Egelstaff (badminton) discuss the current topics within athletics globally as well as focusing on scottish athletes and current performances. An ideal listen for any athletics fan or scottish sports fan!
Episodes
47 episodes
Episode 42 - Looking back at the 2025 season (part 2) - The Rest of the World!
In part 2 of the 2025 season review, Eilidh and Susan look back at those performances outwith the Scots and give their take on the best and worst moments of the year. As well as discussing the impact of new initiatives such as Grand Slam Track....
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Episode 42
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Episode 41 - Looking back at the 2025 season (Part 1) - The Scots!
In the first of a two part look back at the 2025 season, Eilidh and Susan focus on the Scottish Athletes during this episode. From World Indoors, the London Marathon, British Champs and finally the World and Para World Championships - they look...
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Episode 41
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Episode 40 - The dreaded "D" word again!
This week, with the majority of athletes just getting back into Winter training and competitions being quiet, Eilidh and Susan decided to chat more about doping within athletics. After the recent 3 year ban given to Kenyan athlete (...
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Episode 40
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Episode 39 - Stealing the essence of sport? Coaching bans and The Enhanced Games.
In this episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at the World Para Athletics championships and discuss the 3 Scots who were part of the team. The two also discuss the recent news regarding Laura Muir's former coach, Andy Young, who recei...
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Episode 39
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Episode 38 - Jake Wightman is back - our World Champs review!
In this episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back at the World Championships and give their take on the Scot’s and the overall British Athletics performances.Not surprisingly, most of the discussion is taken up by the men’s...
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Episode 38
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Episode 37 - World Championships Preview!
In this episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look ahead to the World Championships and give their predictions on the ones to watch and which Scots they believe will bring home medals! The World Athletics Championships take ...
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Episode 37
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Episode 36 - British Champs Review, Keely Returns, Doping Bans and Being Better!
In this episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back at the British Championships and discuss how many of their predictions came true. They also look at the impact of rising star Sarah Calvert and her surprise victory over Laura Muir...
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Episode 36
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Episode 35 - London DL, British Champs, Doubling Up, Doping and Glasgow 2026!
In this bumper episode, Eilidh and Susan cover a lot of recent performances and discussion points in the world of athletics. Including covering Scottish performances from the London Diamond League and Euro U23s. They look forward to the British...
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Episode 35
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Episode 34 - Diamond Leagues, head to heads, and looking forward to London!
In this episode, Eilidh and Susan discuss the recent performances from Scottish Athletes across the globe, including Jake Wightman, Neil Gourley, Brodie Young, Megan Keith, Jemma Reekie and the welcome return of Laura Muir. They als...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33 - Returns, CWG Standards, the future of Grand Slam Track and can Kipyegon go sub 4?
In this episode, Eilidh and Susan discuss the recent Scottish performances, which include a number of Commonwealth Games standards and injury returns. Athletes such as, Megan Keith, Jemma Reekie, Alisha Rees, Sarah Tait, Sarah Calvert and Elois...
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Episode 33
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37:09
Episode 32 - Jake returns, Scottish Athletes shine & Grand Slam Track makes some changes!
In this episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at the Scottish Athletes which have kicked off their 2025 season, including Jake Wightman, Jemma Reekie, Alisha Rees, Ben Potrykus and Scout Adkin. They also look ahead to the third Grand ...
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Episode 32
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Episode 31 - Eilish in London, Grand Slam Track review and lot's more!
In this latest episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at Eilish's McColgan's impressive marathon debut in London as well as Sammi Kinghorn's performance, and chat through her mentality towards choosing to race the marathon. They also l...
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Episode 31
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Episode 30 - World Silver for Neil, Wave Lights Part 2 and looking ahead to Grand Slam Track!
In this episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at that brilliant silver medal winning moment for Neil Gourley at the World Indoor Championships. They also share feedback from listeners regarding Episode 29 and the use of wave lights at...
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Episode 29 - Euro Indoors, the wave lights debate, social media abuse and lots more!
In the latest episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back on the European Indoor Championships. They discuss the Scots who performed and give their opinions on the use of wave lights at a championships. (This may be the ...
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Episode 29
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Episode 28 - British Champs, The Keely Klassic and who will make the European Indoor team?
In episode 28 of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back at some of the recent indoor performances from Scottish Athletes and look ahead to the British Indoor Championships this weekend. The two also give their views on the new...
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Episode 28
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Episode 27 - Injury returns, coaching changes and international athletics back in Glasgow!
In this episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at some of the early indoor results and preview this weekend's international taking place at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, where we will see the return of Zoey Clark and Alyson Bell. And...
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Episode 27
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33:11
Episode 26 - What will the 2025 season bring?
In the first episode of 2025, Eilidh and Susan look ahead to the season and discuss the current crop of Scottish athletes. Who do they believe we should be looking out for?It's a big year ahead with a World Championships in September as...
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Episode 26
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Episode 25 - What impact will Grand Slam Track have on athletics?
In the final podcast episode of 2024, Eilidh and Susan discuss the current status of athletics globally and give their take on Michael Johnson's new global league athletics event - Grand Slam Track. As always, listen, enjoy and sha...
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Episode 25
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Episode 24 - Who said the off-season was quiet?
In episode 24 of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look at the various topics happening during the off-season.This week, some of the issues covered include, the coaching and environment changes for Laura Muir and Jake Wightman. What wi...
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Episode 24
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42:04
Episode 23 - Commonwealth Games, the Marathon World Record and that dreaded D word again!
In this episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan give the latest updates from the Commonwealth Games, including the sports that have been included, what made it and what was left out. Funding announcements, will all the Scots be happy?...
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Episode 23
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Episode 22 - The Commonwealth Games are coming back to Glasgow!
10 years on from Glasgow 2014, Eilidh and Susan discuss the prospect of the Commonwealth Games coming back to Glasgow in 2026. The two look back at Glasgow 2014 and how this games will look in comparison. They discuss the potential...
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Episode 22
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41:02
Episode 21 - Looking back at the 2024 season.
In this episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at the diamond league final and give their take on the 2024 athletics season as a whole. The two discuss their favourite moments both from a Scottish point of view and internationally, the...
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Episode 21
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35:55
Episode 20 - Super Sammi, Post Champs Performances, Vaulters v Hurdlers plus lot's more!
In Episode 20 of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back at the Paralympics and the Scottish performances, most notably the 5 medals won by Sammi Kinghorn, which included her first Paralympic Title in the T53 100m.They also discuss...
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Episode 20
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33:43
Episode 19 - Looking back at Paris as the Scots women shine!
In this episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back over the last week of Athletics from Paris, the last of the Scottish athletes who still had to compete, as well as discuss the Olympics as a whole and their favourite (non-scottish...
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Episode 19
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39:40
Episode 18 - What happened in that 1500?!
Eilidh and Susan are straight out of the blocks with this episode, literally less than an hour after Josh Kerr's 1500m heroics at the olympics, the two got together to give their views. As well as the men's 1500m, they look back at...
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Episode 18
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