Selected episodes
2026-10-12 · 48:58
Paula Radcliffe's 2:15:25 London Marathon in 2003 was a landmark in women's distance running. Here, Spencer Matthews invites the former world-record holder to revisit the demands of a career shaped by championship racing and record-breaking performances. The discussion touches on preparation, setbacks and the perspective that comes with life beyond elite competition, making it a compelling introduction to the person behind the results.
Featuring Spencer Matthews, Paula Radcliffe
Read the AthRecs preview & listen2026-11-02 · 47:08
Tom Evans has moved from an Army career to the highest level of ultrarunning, with performances across demanding mountain and trail distances. This interview considers how an athlete handles ambition and pressure when the races themselves are measured in hours rather than minutes. AthRecs readers interested in endurance beyond the marathon will find his sporting journey particularly engaging.
Featuring Spencer Matthews, Tom Evans
Read the AthRecs preview & listen2026-10-19 · 46:13
European under-18 200m champion Bronson Hearn-Smith represents a different side of running from the podcast's usual marathon conversations. His emergence in British sprinting gives context to a discussion of running mechanics, strength, recovery and the precision required in short-distance track events.
Featuring Spencer Matthews, Bronson Hearn-Smith
Read the AthRecs preview & listen2026-11-05 · 37:38
Runner and coach Nick Bester joins Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick for an episode centred on the final stages of marathon preparation. With Bester's own progression as a competitive distance runner providing background, the conversation explores tapering, race readiness and the adjustments athletes make before a major event.
Featuring Spencer Matthews, Oli Patrick, Nick Bester
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