Tom Mortimer
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Personal Bests
5000 Metres
Meeting International Schifflange
13:25.27
7/30/2023
10 Kilometres Road
28:18
3/11/2023
Mile
4:00.96
2/16/2022
800 Metres
1:50.53
8/24/2021
1500 Metres
3:39.22
8/11/2021
5000 Metres
Meeting International Schifflange
13:25.27
7/30/2023
10 Kilometres Road
28:18
3/11/2023
Mile
4:00.96
2/16/2022
800 Metres
1:50.53
8/24/2021
1500 Metres
3:39.22
8/11/2021
This week’s episode features Rhode Island’s own version of the “Chairman of the Boards” and Northeastern standout Tom Mortimer. Tom’s first exposure to track was a visit to the famed Cranston Street Armory to watch his brother Frank compete for Pilgrim High School. When he entered through the heavy wooden doors to the Gothic Medieval structure the unmistakable scent of Atomic Balm dominated the track that was housed in the main hall. The experience of that first meet where spectators and teammates were right on the edge of the poorly marked lanes screaming cheers for the competitors was like nothing he had experienced before. The deafening noise and the poorly lit venue created a sense of speed and adrenaline that was contagious. Tom was hooked and knew that is what he wanted to do.
Tom had a breakthrough year last year, building on previous success and running 7:38 for 3000m in the Gateshead Diamond League. He is currently preparing for indoors, targeting 3000m at NB indoor GP. We joined him and training partners Matt Stonier (3:39 1500m) and George Beardmore in Loughborough for a grass session along with the Loughborough University group, in a place where many of Britains best athletes have started their careers. Tom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommortimer19/ Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattstonier/ George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeardmore/ Sweat Elite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/ Shot and Edited by Fintan Stewart: https://www.instagram.com/fintanstagram/ -- -- -- Want to see more videos? Support Sweat Elite's channel with Venmo: www.venmo.com/u/Sweat-Elite Videos created by Sweat Elite are also supported by subscribers. Subscribing is only the expense of a cup of coffee every now and then. By subscribing you will gain access to hundreds of articles, interviews, studies and research on distance running training. You can cancel anytime. Join us today: https://www.sweatelite.co/subscribe-now/ Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Warm up / pre workout chat 03:20 - Workout 18:00 - Post workout chat
This is a special episode, as Tom Mortimer joins use before the New balance indoor Grand Prix, where he is racing the 3000m. Tom's current personal best for the 3000m is 7:38.
This week on TRACK! We are delighted to be joined by an athlete who has made a name for himself on the national scene with some high profile performances - Tom Mortimer. We are talking to Tom after a very successful recent block of racing during which he has won both the Podium 5km in April and more recently a BMC 5,000m on the track at Trafford in May both in a time of 13.39. We also spoke to Tom the day after it was announced that he has been Selected to represent GB at the European Team Championships 5000m in Poland on the 29th May. Tom, runs for Stroud AC, currently trains at Loughborough University and has also had successes on the cross country scene where he has represented Great Britain. Tom has also had a stellar junior career which saw him represent both England and Great Britain.
In the pre-show the gang talk through the usual mix of race results and news. Thanks so much for listening. We hope you enjoy!