Snail & Pace: A Sportlink podcast

What an honour this week to feature a genuine GB legend in Jo Pavey. Jo has been competing at the top level of athletics for nearly 25 years and it was fascinating to hear how she has maintained her hunger and motivation as she targets a sixth Olympics later this year in Tokyo. Jo reveals how she has been combining the life of a home schooler until recently as well as getting in the shape she want...

A chat with marathon legend Ian Bloomfield. Ian represented England and Great Britain at the marathon distance, captaining his country on several occasions but it is perhaps his life after hitting those heights that sets him apart. Despite approaching 70 he still hopes to run a sub 2:50 marathon later this year and it’s clear that north east tenacity still runs strong in those legs of his.

It was an absolute pleasure to have two-time Olympian Jill Boltz on the Sportlink podcast this week. Jill was a Commonwealth Games silver medallist as well as a world record holder for 10 miles and 25K - she is also a one of the most humble athletes that you’re likely to meet. We talk to Jill about the achievements in her running career, her regrets about turning professional and what she is doing...

One of the most renowned running coaches in Europe Nick Anderson joined the Sportlink podcast, in association with Saucony. Nick offered his advice on how we should all be training with races hopefully around the corner. There's also some great nutrition tips to keep you on the straight and narrow and help that event you're planning - before, during and after. Nick also picks out some of the highl...

The Sportlink podcast this week speaks to former world record holder Doug Kurtis. Doug boasts 76 races under 2:20 and 200 under 3 hours but it is his love for the marathon distance that shines through. He offers marathon training tips for runners at all levels and as renowned race director now, how he thinks races will be run in a post Covid world.

The Sportlink podcast - interviewing the great and the good in the running world. Host Mark Armstrong interviews personalities from the running world whilst former England runner Neil Featherby shares his training tips every week.