#25 – Rain-Drenched in Boston, WL-Spoilt in Doha, and Beer-Soaked in Highgate: A Romp through Recent Meets - a podcast by Claire Thomas

Boston was bonkers, but so was Mary Keitany’s race plan in London. The first Diamond League of the year (which was grossly under-publicised, obv) produced some phenomenal performances, including by Caster Semenya, who’s been dragged into yet another testosterone palaver. Can drinking the night before a half marathon be considered carb-loading? Bayo certainly hopes so. Last, but certainly not least, why don’t more marathon runners use two scrunchies? That’s right: cutting-edge journalism remains at the fore at Backstraight HQ. Have a listen, hit subscribe, and let us know your thoughts: @BackstraightB & @Claire_GThomas. Ta.

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