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Trigger warning: This podcast contains discussions about eating disorders - please see resources below if you are affected and would like support.
In this episode, British marathoner Jake Smith speaks to Hannah and Rich about his recent PB at the Berlin Marathon, and the tough journey he’s had to get to this point.
Jake talks in depth about his RED-S diagnosis and how the support he’s received from the coaching team of Gavin and Jo Pavey, DSM-Firmenich (formerly NN Running Team) and his family and friends have got him through difficult periods.
If you, or someone you know, needs support with an eating disorder, head to beateatingdisorders.org.uk or call 0808 801 0677 in England, 0808 801 0432 in Scotland, 0808 801 0433 in Wales or 0808 801 0434 for Northern Ireland.
Find out more about RED-S, at https://red-s.com/
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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
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"Jake Smith | 2:09:24 at Berlin Marathon" is an episode of Podium Athletics. Runtime 1 hr 5 min. Published October 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.