Hosted by Gavin and Callum from Kenya Experience, this podcast features conversations with guests from across the running world, with a focus on those connected to the Kenyan running scene. From elite athletes and coaches to content creators and local voices in Iten, we explore the culture, training, and stories behind the Home of Champions. Whether you are a runner, coach, or fan of the sport, join us for insights and inspiration from the heart of distance running.
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Hosted by Gavin and Callum from Kenya Experience, this podcast features conversations with guests from across the running world, with a focus on those connected to the Kenyan running scene. From elite athletes and coaches to content creators and local voices in Iten, we explore the culture, training, and stories behind the Home of Champions. Whether you are a runner, coach, or fan of the sport, join us for insights and inspiration from the heart of distance running.
In episode 30 of Conversations About Running Gavin & Callum talk to professional athlete for Nike and NN Running Team, Jake Smith. Jake is the 3rd fastest British Half Marathon runner of all time with a PB of 60:31 set when finishing 18th in the world championships in 2020.
He has been running at an elite level for a number of years now, but shot to mainstream recognition when he won the Cheshire Elite Marathon in 2021 in 2:11:00, despite entering the race as a pacemaker with no intention of finishing.
That day Jake earned the moniker 'Marathon Maverik' and today we discuss with Jake the pros and cons of his maverik approach to distance running.
Amongst other topics, we discus the newly announced Olympic Qualifying standards, Jake's recent injury and his current comeback, his new coaching set up with Gavin and Jo Pavey and his time spent in Uganda training with world record holder Joshua Cheptegei.
Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode of Conversations about Running with Jake Smith.
Conversations About Running
Hosted by Gavin and Callum from Kenya Experience, this podcast features conversations with guests from across the running world, with a focus on those connected to the Kenyan running scene. From elite athletes and coaches to content creators and local voices in Iten, we explore the culture, training, and stories behind the Home of Champions. Whether you are a runner, coach, or fan of the sport, join us for insights and inspiration from the heart of distance running.
