Josh Kerr

I wanted this one bad. We arrived in Poland with one goal: Win ANOTHER World Championship. During championship weekend I ground myself in consistency. I have the same routines and the same team around me. In this episode we give you an inside look at our runs leading up to the Final and the banter that surrounds it. Everything is familiar. No changes, no overthinking, just trust in the work that got me here. That’s where confidence stems from. By the time I step on the track there’s nothing left to figure out. When the moment comes, it’s simple. Execute. And this time, I did. I am the World Champion.

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World champion Josh Kerr will attempt to break the mile world record of 3:43.13, set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999, at the London Diamond League on July 18, 2026. Kerr and his longtime sponsor Brooks are calling their shot publicly, dubbing the attempt "Project 222"—a reference to his goal of running the mile in 222 seconds (3:42). Kerr’s current PB, 3:45.34, is the British national record and slots him No. 6 on the all-time list. Entering the outdoor season, he’s coming off of winning his second World Indoor Championships gold medal in the 3000m, having held off a late charge from 1500m Olympic champion and 5000m World champion Cole Hocker in Toruń, Poland. Brooks is going all-in for Kerr, with fully personalized race-day support, including: – A custom spike—expected to comply with all World Athletics guidelines—built around Kerr's biomechanics, featuring advanced cushioning and a tuned carbon plate system – Three aerodynamic speed suit concepts with Kerr as the sole tester – Physiological support from the Brooks Run Research Lab covering sleep, hydration, and recovery Behind-the-scenes content on Kerr's preparation and the history of the mile will roll out on Kerr’s and Brooks's channels ahead of the July 18 attempt. You can take this interview on the go in podcast form... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HF0NN7jU4kn5LatRfztnM?si=f6cac487b2e248a2 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/josh-kerr-on-targeting-hicham-el-guerroujs-mile/id1204506559?i=1000757928319 FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

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We were READY! We start 2026 with a World Gold Medal! Thats not where this story begins however as 8 days prior to standing on that podium we run through our last hard track workout. A changed workout time to simulate the build up to an evening race, we start to visualise and work towards crossing that line Number 1. The track is where the works get done when no one is watching. Every rep is ran with one goal in mind. This sessions consists of: 1 mile (3 mins rest) 4x200m (200m walk recovery) x 2 Below I’ve linked some of my favorite pieces from the awesome brands that I partner with! Brooks movement collection - https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/search-result/?q=movement Oakley Stunt Fit Glasses - https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OO9517?variant=888392677242&_gl=1*ntegki*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAACyJeEYizrgdMU_So4qvr6Zofs38W Amazfit Balance Two-https://us.amazfit.com/products/balance-2

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Bonus episode. Join me for a 10-mile tempo with fellow Lobo and NCAA Cross Country Champion, and most recently the NCAA Indoor 5000m Champion, Habtom Samuel. A solid session out on the roads as we lock into pace and work through the miles together for a 10 mile tempo. But what did the average end up being? Come along for the full run and find out.

We’re back racing. This episode takes you inside the 2 Mile at the historic Millrose Games. From the calm before the storm to the final steps off the track. You’ll see the preparation, the conversations, the atmosphere, and the moments that don’t make the broadcast. After the race, I break down exactly how it felt and where we go from here as the season builds. No filters. Just the process.   0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - Opening Remarks 1:12 - Touchdown in NY 1:28 - Workout 1:45 - Haircut 2:02 - Press Conference 2:45 - Run @ Central Park 3:24 - Head to Pre Meet 3:56 - Chat to Coach Danny Mackey 5:05 - Pre Meet Workout 5:45 - Dom 400m 8:21 - Race Day Meal 9:29 - Head to Race 10:39 - 2 Mile Race 14:20 - Race Debrief   New Features Amazfit Balance 2 https://us.amazfit.com/products/balance-2?_pos=1&_sid=59e5b4daf&_ss=r   Helio Strap https://us.amazfit.com/products/helio-strap   Oakley Stunt Devil https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OO9517?variant=888392677204

This isn’t a race. It’s a fitness check. In this training-day vlog, I take you inside a key session two weeks before Millrose. This workout is designed to simulate my 2-mile WORLD RECORD pace. With 16 days to go, this is the point where we can afford to push and see what happens. This was my 3rd workout back on the track, so the question is simple: am I back to full fitness? You’ll see the full process, from the focus before the first rep to the moments late in the session when the work starts to ask the hard questions. No crowd. No race. Just work. Do we hit the 2-mile world-record splits? The Workout: 600m, (1min rest) 200m, (2mins rest) x 6   (6 mins rest) Progression, 400m   “Well that was easy!”

16-year-old Sam Ruthe OBLITERATED the field and his own age-group world record with a RIDICULOUS 3:48.88 mile to win the BU Terrier Classic. That’s #11 ALL-TIME indoors, 0.01 behind World champ Josh Kerr on the world list. Listen to the full discussion on The CITIUS MAG Podcast ⬇️ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ARwqun8WFKD4JG7dAxK3n APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-track-and-field-jacob-kiplimos-half/id1204506559?i=1000748459690 __________ FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

The pre-race buzz around the men’s two mile centered on whether anyone could challenge Josh Kerr’s world record. When Fisher scratched just hours before the start due to illness, the entire dynamic shifted. Eric Jenkins: “Genuinely the worst news you can get... If one guy scratches from the two mile—you hope it’s literally anyone but Grant Fisher. As soon as Grant Fisher’s out, they go, ‘Well, time’s out the window.’” What unfolded was a tactical chess match that showcased the race IQ of 5000m World champion Cole Hocker. Rather than chasing pacer Ben Allen‘s early hot pace, Hocker sat back and dictated a tempo that was fast enough to hurt but slow enough to preserve his devastating kick—all from the front. Kyle Merber: “Cole sat right off and he didn’t go. He made sure he goes, ‘I am not going to just be the one to go at this insane pace.’ I’m going to sit back. He’s so good at doing just fast enough that no one’s going to go around him, but slow enough that he’s going to have the best kick.” Aisha Praught-Leer: “When you hit that icky in-between pace, it doesn’t feel comfortable, but you see the time on the clock psychologically. If I’m Ethan Strand, I’m thinking like, ‘Hey, we’re going slower than I thought we were, but it still really hurts. I’m uncomfortable. I’m not sure what to do.’ Cole did it right and it started building that doubt in your competitors. It’s a brilliant, brilliant move to do.” Hocker ultimately won in 8:07.31 with Kerr taking second in 8:07.68. Parker Wolfe ran tough for third place in 8:07.83. 3000m steeplechase World champion George Beamish charged to 10th place with 400m to go to 5th after sitting nearly last for much of the race. Extra kudos to pacer Ben Allen, who adjusted his strategy on the fly when Hocker didn’t immediately attach. Kyle Merber: “Ben Allen did such an unbelievable job pacing. He allowed them to settle a little and then cut in and take the pace, which allowed Cole to immediately latch on. At some point, it became clear to him that Cole was not on top of him. He does little look-backs over the shoulder, which is allowed and encouraged if you’re the rabbit, and he stepped out on the turn a little bit, got on the outside of the lane, and slowed it down just a hair—nothing dramatic, but just enough to allow Cole to reattach. Without him, this becomes a totally different 8:15 race.” 🎥 Watch the full post-race show here: https://youtu.be/RWcntefA9PA?si=7s5qBTu-hIefGq7T 🎧 Take it on-the-go and listen to it in podcast form here: ▶️ APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2026-millrose-games-post-race-show-live-from-the/id1204506559?i=1000747628064 ▶️ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hnfSviJVUsg0blvf0Y0hR?si=4WdLGfq_ShKkajr0Jzbiwg __________ FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join