{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a589aca6f1292268695217d/6ab42c10864264ef3e592d26?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP16: No more Amsterdam marathon | Marathon Plans, World Road Champs & Athlos","description":"<p>On this week&#39;s episode: Elle makes a bombshell announcements about her upcoming marathon plans. We get into the reasons behind the decision and what that means for the next couple of months. </p><p><br></p><p>Russel, meanwhile, is still heading to Amsterdam — despite a disrupted build, training solo, and dealing with sciatica and some increasingly creative muscle problems. </p><p><br></p><p>Then there’s plenty to talk about from the world of athletics.</p><p>We review Athlos, its attempt to shake up the traditional track-meet format, and debate whether athletics needs more events like it. We also dive into the World Road Running Championships, including the mile, 5K and half marathon races, some huge performances, and the very different tactics that come with racing on the roads.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: Northern Road Relays, marathon shoes, Berlin, Valencia, upcoming races and plenty of the usual running chat.</p>","author_name":"Elle Warren and Russel Astle-Coates"}