Inside Running Podcast

Catch up on the latest in running shoe chat with the September edition of Shoe Geeks with Moose, Nitta and TDC. YT link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Gfw_gdoqRt4 Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

This weekend episode is powered by Modex, Need more energy, endurance, and faster recovery? Try Modex! Visit www.modexnatural.com The Monthly team of Toby the Bad Boy Menday, Krisso from Norway and Brady speculate about what happens at the Melbourne Marathon next weekend. This audio is taken from The Monthly - September/October episode available in full length at www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

361: Jess Hull | Berlin Marathon | Jimmy Friend and Friend This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Jess Hull is this week’s guest host, talking about her National and World Records in the Diamond League, winning silver in the Paris Olympic 1500m as well as being coached by her Dad. Julian launches The Running Company Torquay, then steps out during the AFL Grand Final. Brad keeps the intensity up in the taper to the Melbourne Marathon. Milkesa Mengesha of Ethiopia is the newest winner of the Berlin Marathon, taking it out in 2:03:17 ahead of Cybrian Kotut of Kenya in 2:03:22 and Haymonot Alew of Ethiopia in 2:03:31. Tigist Ketema 2:16:42, leading an Ethiopian sweep of the podium clear ahead of Mestawot Fikir in 2:18:48 and Bosana Mulatie in 2:19:00. Feature Australians included Lisa Weightman running in 2:24:40 and Tara Palm running 2:32:22 Official Results Brad and Julian then review the recently released Brooks Glycerin Max, testing it out on the roads and trails, going through its specs and design, what they’ve been using it for and what it compares to out on the market. Moose on the Loose doesn’t understand the fashion hitting the trails, then show rounds out with Jimmy Friend returning with Friend Bri to shoot the breeze about opening The Running Company Torquay and what’s on offer to runners in the area as well as what gear they’ve been running in over the past few months. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

This weekend interview is powered by Modex, Need more energy, endurance, and faster recovery? Try Modex! Visit www.modexnatural.com Under 20 800m Australian Record Holder and 2024 Paris Olympic Semi Finalist joins Brady for the weekend interview. At the end of this episode, Dr Chris Van Der Poel, Senior Lecturer at Latrobe University speaks with Brady about the benefits of Modex for runners. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

360: Izzi Batt-Doyle | Run Prix | Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Review This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Izzi Batt-Doyle is this week’s guest host and recaps her Paris Olympic campaign in the 5000m, pivoting to the track from the marathon and her recent 10K Road National Record at Run Prix on Sunday. Brad battles the wind out on Lake Burley Griffin. Julian takes on lead host duties while getting on the tools in Torquay. Izzi Batt-Doyle ran a new 10km Road National Record of 31:12 at the Run Prix event at Albert Park, while taking the win ahead of Gen Gregson and Sarah Klein. Haftu Strintzos was the first man across in 28:09 ahead of Ed Marks and Seth O’Donnell. Dave Ridley won the half marathon in 1:07:21, as did Meriem Daoui in 1:21:37. Run Prix Results Glasgow will assume the hosting responsibilities for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking over from Victoria. Glasgow previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014. https://runnerstribe.com/news/glasgow-will-host-the-2026-commonwealth-games/ The team reviews the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Open-Ear Bone Conduction wireless headphones, taking them on the run and rating their sound quality, then Moose goes on the Loose over athletes over-recovering from undertraining. https://shokz.cc/ORP2-IRP Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

This weekend interview is powered by Modex, Need more energy, endurance, and faster recovery? Try Modex! Visit www.modexnatural.com Go back in time to 2018 and listen to our live interview in 2018 with Collis Birmingham. At the start of June 2018, we caught up with Collis Birmingham for Inside Running Live and were joined by 85 audience members. Brady and Julian interviewed Collis at the Inexterior Cafe in Ballarat. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

359: Sydney Marathon | Brussels Diamond League Final | Tom Do Canto This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Tom Do Canto guest hosts this week and recaps his National Championship win and the vibes at this year's Sydney Marathon. Julian feels the repercussions of the European jaunt. Brad ticks the legs over and gets into pace for Melbourne Marathon. Brimin Kipsoi of Kenya won the Sydney Marathon in a course record time of 2:06:1:, Workenesh Edesa Gurmesa also broke the course record in 2:21:41. Australian Marathon Championship was won by Tom Do Canto in 2:17:53 and Gemma Maini om 2:40:45 Ed Goddard and Leanne Pompeani won the 10km race. Sydney Marathon Results Jessica Hull won the 1500m bronze medal at the Brussels Diamond League Final in 3:56.99 behind winner Faith Kipyegon and Diribe Welteji, with Georgia Griffith running a personal best of 3:58.40. Jakob Ingebrigsten won the 1500m Final in 3:30.37 to hold off Timothy Cheruiyot Cole Hocker, with Oli Hoare running 3:34.13 Brussels Diamond League Results Isaac Heyne continued his fine form on the road to take out the 12km City Bay in Adelaide ahead of Jack Rayner and Haftu Strintzos while Izzy Batt-Doyle won in 37:20, ahead of Jessica Stenson and Genevieve Gregson. The event is also the Australian Road Running Championship. Results World Road Running Champion Sabastian Sawe upsets Jacob Kiplimo to take out the Copenhagen Half, while Jakob Ingebrigsten grinds out his debut in the distance in 63:02 after leading at 10km. Results XCR24 concluded with Western Athletics taking out the Men’s Premier Division Tan Relays and also the season premiership, ahead of Bendigo and Glenhuntly, with Ed Marks of Glenhuntly running the fastest lap of the day in 10:36. Box Hill were led out with Lissy Duncan posting the fastest lap of 12:09 ahead of Sandringham and Glenhuntly in Women’s Premier Division, with Sandringham winning the season premiership. Aths Vic Results Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npNHU_iiec8 Moose on the Loose reminds you once again, your personal best result is the official race result, not the Strava time, while not grasping the fanfare around pre-race group shakeouts. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

358: Zurich Diamond League | Burnley Half | Kristian Ulriksen This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Kristian Ulriksen takes his turn to guest host and talks about his change in training over the past year as well as his week leading to the Drammen Half. Julian returns and shares his stories from Zurich courtesy of On. Brad’s strength continues to show through another week of marathon training. Olympic Bronze medallist Yared Nuguse took out the 1500 “rematch” at the Zurich Diamond League in 3:29.21, ahead of Jakob Ingebrigsten who battled a cold in the lead up as well as Cole Hocker. Oli Hoare ran 3:37.43, while Stewy McSweyn withdrew from starting the 3000m. Beatrice Chebet ran 14:09.52 to take out the 5000m in a World Lead time. Zurich Diamond League Results Jarryd Clifford heartbreakingly misses out on a Paralympic medal in the T12 1500m Final by .01 of a second. Reece Langdon won the bronze medal in the T38 1500m, while Rheed McCracken won bronze in the T34 800m. Paralympic Para Athletics Results Seth O’Donnell and Lissy Duncan both dominated the Burnley Half Marathon, with Seth O’Donnell winning in 1:02:05 over Harry Norman and Ben Chamberlain, while Lissy Duncan in 1:13:03 ahead of Erika Florez and Kate Mason. The winning teams in the Premier Divisions were Western Athletics in the Men’s, and Glenhuntly the winning team in the Women’s. Aths Vic Results Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFTDCfpo9ZE Genevieve Gregson has a clear win at the Bridge to Brisbane 10km ahead of Richele Hill and Alex Blake, as did Liam Boudin ahead of Jack Bruce and Jude Thomas. Results Sarah Billings runs a 1:58.94 800m in Germany to clock a World Championships Qualifier. Word Athletics Results Josh Kerr finishes his season in style, breaking the long-standing course record of the 5th Avenue Mile in New York City in 3:44.3, while Karissa Schweizer was the breakaway winner in 4:14.8 which equaled Laura Muir’s course record. NYRR Results Listener Question asks how to get your carb loading while you’re out on the road, then Moose laments the potential of wasted talent. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

357: Leanne Pompeani & Jeff Riseley | National Cross Country Championships | World Junior Athletic Championships This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Leanne Pompeani returns and recaps her week leading to National Cross Country Championships. Jeff Riseley makes his IRP debut and chats about his time with Princeton, training for his first marathon. Brad holds down the fort and goes through a solid week of marathon training. Leanne Pompeani won the National Cross Country Championship over 10km held at Launceston, Tasmania ahead of local Ruby Smee, then Holly Campbell for NSW. NSW were the winning team, followed by Victoria and ACT. Seth O’Donnell outkicked Ed Marks in the mud as Haftu Strintzos finished third to make it a Victorian podium sweep, who were also the winning team ahead of NSW and Queensland. Results The World Junior Athletics Champions in Lima, Peru saw several young distance stars take centre stage, with several silver medals awarded to Claudia Hollingsworth in the 800m, Peyton Craig also in the 800m and Cameron Myers in 1500m. Results via World Athletics Jess Hull came fourth in the Rome Diamond League 1500m in 3:54.98, continuing her good form from the Olympics behind reigning champion Faith Kipyegon while Linden Hall bounced back running 3:58.94. Morgan McDonald ran 13:20.52 in the 5000m with Hagos Gebrehewit taking it out in 12:51.07 while Winifred Yavi narrowly missed the 3000m Steeplechase World Record in her 8:44.39 victory. Rome Diamond League Results Jarryd Clifford crossed the finish line in third in the T13 5000m at the Paralympic Games in France, only to be disqualified for dropping his tether metres before the finish line. Michael Roeger won silver in the T46 1500m in 3:51.19. Paralympic Para Athletics Results Elliott Giles sets the official Road Mile World Record of 3:51.3 ahead of Yared Nuguse in Düsseldorf, Germany. World Athletics Report Listener Question of the week asks how to go about your training when your motivation wanes, then the whispers speak of a local stalwart set to make a debut at Melbourne Marathon, then Jeff goes loose over selector’s discretion at the National Cross Championships. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

356: Lausanne and Silesia Diamond League | Adelaide Marathon | Jess Stenson This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Julian relives his footy glory days out at Anglesea. Brad sticks to the gels in his marathon workout. Jess Stenson joins in to recap her complete Paris Olympic Marathon experience. Kaleb Laker in 2:23:31 and Acacia Wadham in 2:51:12 were the winners of this year’s Adelaide Marathon, while Jacob Cocks ran 1:06:15 and Tara Palm 1:14:56 won the half marathon. Izzy Batt-Doyle and Adrian Potter each won the 10k. Results Jakon Ingebrigsten won the 1500m Lausanne Diamond League in 3:27.83 ahead of Olympic Champion Cole Hocker and his American teammate Hobbs Kessler. Stewy McSweyn ran 3:34.80, while Oli Hoare returned to run 3:36.03. Georgia Griffith ran 8:31.91 in the 3000m with Diribe Welteji of Ethiopia winning in 8:21.50 Lausanne Diamond League Results Jakob Ingebrigsten then broke the long standing 3000m World Record in 7:17.55 at Silesia Diamond League, previously set by Daniel Komen of Kenya in 1996, running even splits the whole way ahead of Ethiopians Berihu Aregawi and Yomif Kejelcha. Stewy McSweyn backed up from Lausanne to run 7:40.24. Sara Billings solidified her season with a 4:00.41 in the 1500m, while Linden Hall ran 4:02.35 in her first post-Olympic hitout. Silesia Diamond League Results Tom Do Canto and Danette Sheehan take out the NSW Half Marathon Championships Athletics NSW Results Listener Question of the week asks about training workouts at marathon race pace versus race effort, then Moose on the Loose would once again like to remind you of when your personal best counts and when it doesn’t. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Chasing that elusive Paralympic Gold Medal with Jaryd Clifford. In this weekend interview World Record Holder, Jaryd Clifford catches up with Brady ahead of the paralympic games kicking off to discuss his current form, goals for Paris and who to keep an eye on from an Australian point of view. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

355: Myrniong St Anne’s Ekiden | Fitzy’s 5K | Toby “The Bad Boy” Menday This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Brad gets into the new Alphafly and forbidden driveways. Julian's knee needs care from the hills as he takes on Race Director for the Roo Run. Toby Menday introduces himself while Brady is on the Road to Chicago. Sandringham took the Women’s Premier Division through the St Anne's Winery ahead of South Melbourne while Western Athletics won the Men’s Premier Division ahead of Ballarat and Glenhuntly. Aths Vic Results Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTxn_kD2410 Isaac Heyne sets the course record in the Fitzy’s 5k 13:49 Torben Roberts and Christopher Deegan. Caitlin Adams made it a Team Tempo double winning in 15:55, ahead of Hannah Tourneur and Poppy Austen. Results Listener Question asks whether midweek long runs still have a place in modern training, Moose revels in running with music with bone conduction technology though Toby gets Loose on proper pronunciations. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

354: Paris Olympics Week 2 | Sunshine Coast | City 2 Surf This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Brad hits the historical trail, then balances training with Lily’s hockey. Julian’s looking for fitness at the start of another marathon training block. Brady reckons he’s got his racing shoes On for Chicago. Keeley Hodgkinson dominated the 800m to win the Gold Medal in 1:56.72, ahead of Tsige Duguma of Ethiopia and Mary Moora of Kenya. Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya in 1:41.19, edging out Marco Arop of Canada for the Gold Medal by a hundredth of a second, with Djamel Sedjati of Algeria in third. Peyton Craig reached the semi-final, running the 3rd fastest Australian all-time of 1:44.11, while Peter Bol and Joseph Deng did their best to contest the heats and repechages. Cole Hocker of the USA slips through the inside to win the Gold Medal in 1500m Men’s Final in an Olympic Record time of 3:27, with Josh Kerr taking the silver and Yared Nuguse of the USA taking the bronze. Defending champion and fancied favourite Jakob Ingebrigsten of Norway fell to fourth. https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/cole-hockers-stunning-upset-in-the-1500m-at-paris-2024-olympics/ Jessica Hull handled expectation to take the silver medal in the 1500m final, with now three-time Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon winning in an Olympic Record time of 3:51.29. Georgia Bell from the United Kingdom took home the bronze. Other Australians throughout the campaign featured Georgia Griffith who made it to the semi-finals, while Linden Hall competed strongly in the heat and repechage despite a torn calf sustained in the week leading to the event. Jakob Ingebrigsten found redemption in winning the 5000m gold medal in 13:13.66, ahead of Ronald Kwemoi of Kenya, while Grant Fisher won another bronze medal to add to his earlier one from the 10000m. Stewy McSweyn was instated into the final as the result of a collision and pile-up in his heat and finished 18th, while Morgan McDonald finished 9th in his respective heat. Rose Davies ran the fastest time by an Australian in the 5000m Olympics final with a time of 14:49.67, with Beatrice Chebet of Kenya winning the gold medal in 14:28.56 ahead of Faith Kipyegon who was controversially, temporarily disqualified from some interference with Guduf Tsegaye of Ethiopia before she was reinstated with the silver medal. Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands won the bronze medal. Beatrice Chebet made it the double by also winning the 10,000m in 30:43.25, with Nadia Battocletti of Italy winning the silver medal and Sifan Hassan winning another bronze. Lauren Ryan placed 13th in 31:13.25, after backing up from the 5000m heat. Soufaine El Bakkali of Morocco is the first man to win in 88 years back to back Olympic Golds while Kenneth Rooks from the USA was a surprise silver, with Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya taking bronze. The Australians in the heats included Ben Buckingham running 8:32.12 and Matt Clarke in 8:49.85. Winfred Yavi of Bahrain won the Women’s Steeplechase, ahead of defending champion Peruth Chemutai of Uganda and Faith Cherotich of Kenya. Cara Feain-Ryan posted a personal best of 9:28.72 in her 3000m Steeplechase heat while Amy Cashin ran 9:32.93 in her respective heat. Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia, after being called in as a reserve athlete, rose to win the Gold Medal in the Men’s Marathon in an Olympic Record Time of 2:06:26. Bashir Abdi of Belgium upgraded his bronze in Tokyo to take the Silver Medal with Benson Kipruto of Kenya taking the Bronze Medal. Defending champion Eliud Kipchoge, was unable to finish the race. Pat Tiernan was the first Australian to cross the finish, placing 24th in 2:10:34 as the fastest performance in an Olympic Marathon, with Andy Buchanan 45th in 2:12:58 and Liam Adams 49th 2:13:33 Sifan Hassan made history winning the Women’s Marathon in a kick-finish against Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia, in 2:22:55 which was another Olympic Record, with Hellen Obiri of Kenya taking the bronze medal. Jess Stenson was the top Aussie placing 13th in 2:23, while Gen Gregson was 24th, with both girls even leading the race at halfway. Sinead Diver unfortunately withdrew from the race. Olympics Athletics Results Domestic Results Leanne Pompeani takes the City 2 Surf in 45:38 ahead of Paige Campbell and Bronte Oates, Isaac Heyne 40:51 Ed Goddard and Tom Do Canto Results Lisa Weightman took out the Australian Half Marathon Championship in 1:10:23 at Sunshine Coast, ahead of Nat Rule and Tiana Cetta. Liam Boudin was the winner of the half marathon in 1:03:40 ahead of Seth O’Donnell and Jack Bruce. Milly Clark won the Sunshine Coast Marathon in a course record time of 2:37:07, with Robert Collins first male in 2:27:51 Results The show concludes with Moose on the Loose over clueless commen

What an Olympic Marathon with Moose, Ellie, Benny St and Brady on this one. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

M800m semis, W1500m semis recap and women's 10,000m and men's marathon preview! With Jeffa, Moose and Crokes Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

The ever growing panel that starts at 3 and ends with 5 got rolling tonight team! Plenty of laughs in this one and things were starting to get close to coming off the rails towards the end there! Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

WTF happened in that epic M1500m final and the drama around the 5000m heats with Crokes, Krisso and Benny St Lawrence. The boys also touch on the women's and men's steeple. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

353: Paris Olympics Athletics Week 1 | XCR Lake Wendouree | Sam Hopper Are you training for your next big race and unsure what to do with your nutrition? Well take advantage of Precision Fuel & Hydration's free online planner. It’ll help you figure out exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Brady swears by their 90g resealable gel on his long runs. Click the link in the show notes, use the Planner, and get 15% off your first order with the code mentioned in the epiosde. Support the show and boost your performance. Now, let's dive in! https://www.precisionhydration.com/au/en/ Brad breaks away from Mulligans Flat to show a friend around Canberra. Julian deals with the feeling a wonky ear before great conditions Lake Wendouree Brady puts in a big week of marathon training while trying to manage Run Echuca Moama. Sam Hopper from ASICS and Road to Gold Coast fame, pops in to chat about his recent signing to AH Elite and his newfound love for Adelaide, some of the upcoming releases for ASICS as well as his own races on the horizon. Claudia Hollingsworth had an Olympic debut to remember, qualifying outright in her 800m heat, then placing 7th in her semi final in 2:01.51. Abby Caldwell earned a reprieve in winning her repechage to go on to place 5th in 1:58.52 while Catriona Bisset was unable to advance. Rose Davies qualified for the final of the 5000m coming third in her heat, while Izzy Batt-Doyle narrowly missed qualifying by placing ninth, while Lauren Ryan placed 11th, leaving her to focus on the upcoming 10000m. Oli Hoare, Stewy McSweyn and Adam Spencer battled in their respective heats and repechage in their 1500m campaigns. Cara Feain-Ryan posted a personal best of 9:28.72 in her 3000m Steeplechase heat while Amy Cashin ran 9:32.93 in her respective heat. Charlotte Purdue of Great Britain announced her withdrawal from the Marathon, citing a rolled ankle sustained during training. https://www.instagram.com/charlottepurdue/p/C-P1QIdtQhe/ Joshua Cheptegei wins the Olympic Gold Medal in the 10000m that had long eluded him, winning in an Olympic Record time of 26:43.14, with Berihu Aregawi from Ethiopia was second and Grant Fisher from the USA won the bronze medal. Olympics Athletics Results Logan Janetzki won the XCR Lake Wendouree 15km in 45:24 ahead of Harry Norman and Benjamin Stevens, while Lisa Weightman was the clear winner in 48:41, ahead of Amy Robinson and Sarah Klein. In the Premier Division Teams Competition, it was the Western Athletics Men’s team, and the South Melbourne’s Women team who performed strongest. Aths Vic Results Hub This week’s Training Talk talks about the factors that go into getting the length of the marathon taper right, then Moose on the Loose calls out the guttersnipes on social media, and the need for bigger incentives to foster local talent. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Ellie Pashley and Benita Willis join Brady to talk through the Women's 1500m heats, Steeple Heats, 800m Final, and Women's 5km. Jordo from Paris also calls in and we take talk back calls. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

Jeffa and Luke get rolling with Zacca making his debut as host on this one! Benita and Ellie back again tomorrow night! Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

Making sense of the Men's 1500m Australian results and women's steeple chase with Jeff Riseley and Ellie Pashley. Who ya got in the final? Charlotte Purdue is out of the Olympics for the UK team and Evie from Sydney calls in. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

Benita Willis joins Moose and Crokes to talk through all of the action of the last 24 hours. www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast

Men's 1500m featuring Luke Mathews, Krisso from Norway and ON's Jordan Donnelly - with Brady and Crokes. Men's 10,000m preview and women's 5000m previews. Plenty to talk about. Cheers for the support. Crokes, Moose and Benita 🐐 tomorrow night from 7pm! Keep an eye out for the link during the afternoon. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

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352: Andy Buchanan to take on the Olympic Marathon | British Milers Club | Brooks Ghost Max 2 Review This episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by Brooks Running . Since 1914 they’ve been creating innovative gear designed to inspire everyone to move and be active. Visit brooksrunning.com.au to find out more. Brad hits the hill reps as he mounts his Melbourne Marathon campaign. Julian reminisces on past pro kits, then hits a long tempo. Brady chases streetlights and hits the local blues festival. Leanne Pompeani and Ed Goddard take out the Sydney Harbour 10k. Results Jarryd Clifford posts a season best 1500m in 3:41.60 at the British Milers Club in Tooting, just 0.26 off his T12 World Record. Adam Spencer sharpened up with a 1:47.13 800m and Jack Anstey posted a 3:36.81 in the 1500m A race. Results Andy Buchanan has been given the call up to run the Olympic Marathon, after Brett Robinson withdrew citing a glute injury. Athletics Australia Press Release Listener Question comes from some live callers, including Davin in Bali and Jordan Donnelly, Innovation Lead at On calling in from around the Paris Olympics. This week the boys are out testing the Brooks Ghost Max 2, going through the specs and feel of the shoe, what it compares to and how it performs out on the road. The whispers settle down the smoke where there’s no fire, then Moose on the Loose calls out the incessant Garmin Alert Pest. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

351: London Diamond League | Bundoora XC | Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Review This episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by Brooks Running. Since 1914 they've been creating innovative gear designed to inspire everyone to move and be active. Brooks believe every run takes us to a better place - be it a feeling, a destination or a finish line, so Let's Run There. Visit www.brooksrunning.com.au to find out more. Julian takes home the bragging rights from Bundoora Park. Brad starts the week in Melbourne before running alongside Lily on the bike Brady grinds out a tough day at Bundoora, then recruits a new coach for his Chicago Marathon block. Oli Hoare takes out the Emsley Carr Mile in 3:49.03 at the London Diamond League, just holding off Narve Nordas, while Stewy McSweyn came 5th in 3:49.59, Cameron Myers 6th in 3:50.16 and Adam Spencer finished in 3:55.49. Catriona Bisset posted a season best of 1:58.12 as Keely Hodgekinson streaked away to better her own National Record in 1:54.61. London Diamond League Results Gemma Maini and Dave Ridley each take out the Run Melbourne Half Marathon, while Leanne Pompeani and James Hansen were the winners from the 10k. Results Haftu Strintzos takes out the Victorian State Championship at Bundoora over 10km Andy Buchanan and Seth O’Donnell. Melissa Duncan won the State title in drizzly conditions ahead of Amy Robinson and Jessica Coyne. Western Athletic were the winning team in the Premier Division Men, while South Melbourne were the winners in Premier Division Women. Aths Vic Results Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRKG26Fvzxs Poppy Austen and Jacob Cocks each took out the open South Australian Cross Country Title. Athletics SA Results Tom Do Canto and Paige Campbell were the winners in the 11km Sutherland 2 Surf. Results The boys review the Brooks Hyperion Max 2, discussing the build, quality and utility of the shoe in how it performs in their training. Listener Question of the week asks about introducing speedwork, then the Whispers swirl about the health status of marathon hopefuls, as well as an 800m runner left on the outer. Moose on the Loose calls out a teammate taking the perks and beer without committing to a membership. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Take a trip down memory lane with our July 2019 interview (Episode 89) with Jess Hull, the current 2000m WR holder and 5th fastest female 1500m runner of all time. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

350: Leanne Pompeani | Jess Hull dominates the Diamond League | Olympic Team Announcement This episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by ASICS. The global performance brand of choice is excited to announce the newest iteration of a running favourite, the GEL-KAYANO™ 31. The 4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM™ provides adaptive and on-demand stability, supporting runners in every step of their run. Visit ASICS.com or your specialty running store to grab your pair today. Brad reconnects with past guests to help him on the way post-pacing. Julian jogs awkwardly along with a new friend before raising some stakes at Bundoora. Brady dodges a bullet when a friend calls in sick. Leanne Pompeani joins the show to chat fresh off her victory at the Gold Coast Half Marathon about navigating her European campaign, what she’s planning for the year ahead and the ASICS shoes she’s been training and racing in. Jess Hull ran a new National and Oceania 1500m Record of 3:50.83, well clear of her previous mark and 5th fastest of all time, chasing winner and World Record holder Faith Kipyegon who ran 3:49.04 at the Paris Diamond League. Jess is now the 5th fastest woman ever in the 1500m.Linden Hall also ran a new personal best of 3:56.40 to place fourth behind Laura Muir. Stewy McSweyn returned to form running 7:29.46 in the men’s 3000m, while Djamel Sedjati of Algeria took out a stacked 800m in a World Lead time of 1:41.56. Paris Diamond League Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/jessica-hull-sets-new-national-1500m-record-at-paris-diamond-league/ Jess Hull continued the momentum at the Monaco Diamond League setting a World Record of 5:19.70 in the 2000m. Georgia Griffith ran 5:28.82 for fifth place Daniel Sedjati of Algeria World Lead time of 1:41.46. Jakob Ingebrigsten also set a World Lead and European Record in the 1500m of 3:26.73, while Olli Hoare ran 3:31.07 for a season’s best. Lauren Ryan ran 15:22.03 in the 5000m. Monaco Diamond League Results Linden Hall runs 1:59.72 and Sarah Billings 2:00.22 in the 800m in Italy, while in the 1500m Claudia Hollingsworth 4:03.95, Rose Davies 4:06.33 and Izzy Batt-Doyle 4:08.48 Results via World Athletics Adam Spencer runs a 3:53.70 and Jackson Sharp a 3:54.63 in the Mile at the Morton Games in Ireland Results via World Athletics Brigid Kosgei withdrew from the Kenyan Olympic Marathon Team, to be replaced by 2022 New York City Marathon winner Sharon Lokedi. Citius Mag Report Lawrence Cherono handed seven year ban for doping after being found guilty of doping violations. https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/lawrence-cherono-receives-seven-year-ban-for-doping-violations/ The Olympic Track & Field Teams have since been fully announced, as listed: Women 800m - Catriona Bisset, Abbey Caldwell, Claudia Hollingsworth 1500m - Jessica Hull, Linden Hall, Georgia Griffith 5000m - Lauren Ryan, Izzy Batt-Doyle, Jessica Hull 10000m - Lauren Ryan Marathon - Sinead Diver, Gen Gregson, Jess Stenson Steeplechase - Amy Cashin, Cara Feain-Ryan Men 800m - Peyton Craig, Joseph Deng, Peter Bol 1500m - Oli Hoare, Stewy McSweyn, Adam Spencer 5000m - Morgan McDonald, Stewy McSweyn Marathon - Brett Robinson, Patrick Tiernan, Liam Adams Steeplechase - Matt Clarke, Ben Buckingham Athletics Australia Olympic Track & Field Announcement Lachlan Townsend and Jaylah Hancock-Cameron are the winners of thNSW short course XC Results Listener Question asks whether it’s better for busy runners to cram in the mileage where they can, then the whispers hope for the best for an Olympic marathoner. Moose on the Loose ponders the right time for a new dad to return to group running.

Crokes catches up with Precision Fuel and Hydration CEO and Co-Founder, Andy Blow to talk through some of your listener questions. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

349: Live from Gold Coast Marathon | Jessica Stenson & Benita Willis This episode of Inside Running is powered by lululemon. You can shop lululemon’s complete head-to-toe selection of running gear – made to take your run further in-stores and online at lululemon.com.au Julian enjoys his holiday up on the Gold Coast, though just misses running with Brady. Brad puts in his final preparations and negotiations ahead of his big pacing job Brady has a strange encounter with a truckie before joining Brad for pacing duties. Jessica Stenson joins the boys onstage, talking about her preparation for the Paris Olympic Marathon, her second place at the Gold Coast Half Marathon and addresses the commentary that came as a result of her selection for the team. Timothy Kattam of Kenya was the winner of the 2024 Gold Coast Marathon in 2:08:51, ahead of Belay Tilahun of Ethiopia and Kiyoshi Koga of Japan. Liam Boudin was the first Australian 2:13:56. Yuki Nakamura of Japan was first woman across the line in a new course record time of 2:24:22 with Kumeshi Sichala of Ethiopia second and Visiline Jepkosho of Kenya third, Sarah Klein first Australian in 2:31:55. Andy Buchanan 1:02:25, Isaac Heyne 1:02:27 for second and the SA State record with Shunsuke Shikama of Japan third in 1:02:28. Leanne Pompeani was the winner of the half marathon in 1:09:20, Jessica Stenson second in 1:10:08 and Sara Hall of the USA third in 1:10:54. Haftu Strintzos and Caitlin Adams were the winners of the 10k. Gold Coast Marathon Results The boys touch on some of the at the time some of the leaked selection news around the Men’s 1500m for the Paris Olympics, with Cameron Myers the notable omission from the team. https://runnerstribe.com/features/mcsweyn-spencer-and-hoare-selected-for-paris-1500m-as-myers-misses-out/ The Olympic Track & Field Teams have since been fully announced, as listed: Women 800m - Catriona Bisset, Abbey Caldwell, Claudia Hollingsworth 1500m - Jessica Hull, Linden Hall, Georgia Griffith 5000m - Lauren Ryan, Jessica Hull 10000m - Lauren Ryan Marathon - Sinead Diver, Gen Gregson, Jess Stenson Steeplechase - Amy Cashin, Cara Feain-Ryan Men 800m - Peyton Craig, Joseph Deng, Peter Bol 1500m - Oli Hoare, Stewy McSweyn, Adam Spencer 5000m - Morgan McDonald, Stewy McSweyn Marathon - Brett Robinson, Patrick Tiernan, Liam Adams Steeplechase - Matt Clarke, Ben Buckingham Athletics Australia Olympic Track & Field Announcement UK Athletics also selected their Olympic teams, with some controversial inclusions and omissions. BBC Article Benita Willis then takes to the stage and chats about what it’s like to see her national records being surpassed, being a coach and what she would change about her athletic career. Benita talks about her love of cross country and why she excelled at it, where running culture is at the moment and her work as a Gold Coast Marathon ambassador Listener Question asks how to distinguish between when to stop the run to chat or just pass by saying hello, while the Whispers worry about an elite marathoner’s health. Moose on the Loose takes exception to having life advice preached at him by 25 year old influencers. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

348: US & UK Olympic Trials | Qualification Deadline | Sandown Relays This episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by 2nu. With the goal of making the best performance sunglasses for every adventure on the planet, 2nu is excited to introduce their athleisure sunglasses for our runners. Runners looking for super comfort and visual excellence should explore 2nu, available now at Gold Coast Marathon Expo and 2nu.vision. Julian puts on a yellow light as he packs his bags ahead of the Gold Coast long weekend. Brad gets the all-clear from the scan for pacing Gold Coast gets future plans locked in. Brady defends the latest updates to his training philosophy. US Olympic Trials, defending Athing Mu falls in 800m final, Elle St Pierre looks to focus on the 1500m despite winning the 5000m, Grant Fisher takes both titles in the 5000m and 10000m, Cole Hocker and Nikki Hiltz win the 1500m titles while a few spots could open up with athletes choosing to prioritise certain events. USATF Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/athing-mus-olympic-dreams-shattered-at-u-s-track-trials/ Jake Wightman was a notable absence from the British Olympic Trials while Josh Kerr got tangled up in the 800m. Athletes who had won the national titles may make way for others who had secured qualifiers. UK Athletics Results Luke Boyes takes out an 800m in 1:45.40 in France in a last-minute bid to secure his spot Results via World Athletics Athletics Australia Open Letter regarding Olympic and Paralympic Selection Press Release Western Athletics Men’s and Sandringham Women each win their first Sandown Relays in Premier Division in rainy, windy conditions AthsVic Results Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zepAmbuBsuk Gold Coast Half Marathon release Elite Fields Men’s Elite Fields Women’s Elite Fields Jim Walmsley won his fourth Western States Endurance Race, while Katie Shide went sub-16 hours to win the 100 mile event WSER Results Listener Question asks how to manage a niggle with Gold Coast Marathon race week, then Brady asks whether Club or Pro Kits for national championships. Moose flares up over influencers blowing smoke in Ottawa. The boys wrap up with a preview of the Gold Coast Marathon weekend and live show. Gold Coast Marathon Men’s Elite Field Gold Coast Marathon Women’s Elite Field Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Chris Wardlaw, a two-time Olympian, multiple representative and coach to runners such as Steve Moneghetti, Kerryn McCann & Craig Mottram and a stalwart legend of Australian distance running is this week’s rerelease guest. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

347: The Race for Olympic Qualifiers | NSW XC Championships | Mizuno Wave Neo Vista Review This episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by Aid Station, Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading online store for all things endurance sports nutrition and accessories, head over to www.aidstation.com.au Julian pulls up sore from last week’s trail half marathon win. Brad has an injury scare as the Gold Coast Marathon draws closer. Brady puts in a big week ahead of his pacing job at Gold Coast Marathon. Izzy Batt-Doyle runs the fourth fastest of all time and an Olympic qualifier of 14:49.75 in the 5000m at d’Athletisme Province Liege in Belgium. Nat Rule was also in the 5000m running 15:13.42, while Ed Trippas posted a 8:38.85 in the 3000m steeplechase and Jesse Hunt ran 3:37.88 in the 1500m. Results Peyton Craig runs 3rd all-time fastest 800m of 1:44.12 at the On Track Nights in Vienna, Austria with Joseph Deng 1:46.41, while Jenny Blundell 14:59.84 5000m for the 7th fastest of all time, with Holly Campbell running 15:09.92, Maudie Skyring in 15:16.56, Leanne Pompeani in 15:22.95, Paige Campbell in 15:42.23 and Olga Firsova 16:15.29. Bendere Oboya ran a lifetime best 1:58.56 in the 800m, with Claudia Hollingsworth running 2:00.02 and Jaylah Hancock-Cameron in 2:02.03. In the Men’s 5000m, Ky Robinson ran 13:22.81 and Jackson Sharp 13:25.87. On Track Nights Vienna Results Ben Buckingham posted an 8:21.34 in the 3000m steeplechase at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. Catriona Bisset ran 2:00.61 and Claudia Hollingsworth a 2:01.36 in the 800m while Adam Spencer set a 3:43.55 in the 1500m. Results via World Athletics Bendere Oboya runs 600m National Record of 1:24.53 in Bilbao Spain while Matt Clarke ran personal best of 8:20.06 in the 3000m Steeplechase. Results via World Athletics Linden Hall ran 3:58.96 in the 1500m in Bydgoszcz, Poland coming second, ahead of Sarah Billings in 4:00.45 and Abbey Caldwell in 4:05.45. Cameron Myers ran 3:38.55 in his 1500m. Results via World Athletics NSW XC Championships held at Willandra won by Ed Goddard in 31:47 over 10km, ahead Luke Hince and Ben St Lawrence. Kate Spencer topped the podium in the women’s 10k race in 36:41, followed by Danette Sheehan and Laura Simon Results Grant Fisher takes 10000m in the first week of the US Olympic Trials, with his soon to be teammates Woody Kincaid and Nico Young USATF Results Mizuno have released their highly anticipated Wave Neo Vista and the boys finally get to talk about how they’ve been using it, what its specs are as well as what it compares to the super trainer category. Listener Question asks what to do when you get sick right around raceday, then Moose goes Loose on the financial barrier to entry for the casual athletics fan. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Catch up on the latest in the running shoe world with the shoe geeks, Tom, Nitta and Moose in their latest episode. YT link: https://www.youtube.com/live/OIIBH7x1YKQ Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

How to run your best marathon with Exercise Physiologist and elite GB runner and 2.15 marathoner, Dan Osborn Nash. Some amazing knowledge in this fresh interview around pacing, fuelling and testing shoes in the lab. Dan's twitter account for more info: https://x.com/Dan_Nash94 Opening and Closing Music: Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Feeling Good — Broke in Summer | Free... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/feeling-good Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast

346: St Anne’s XC | European Championships & Racing | Kenyan & Ethiopian Trials This episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by Aid Station, Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading online store for all things endurance sports nutrition and accessories, head over to www.aidstation.com.au Brad manages his body ahead of the taper and unveils some plans for the rest of the year. Julian has an enjoyable day out at the Surf Coast Trail Half Marathon. Brady has a hit out at Bendigo St. Annes between watching the Magpies. Ed Marks for Glenhuntly won the Bendigo St Annes 8k XC ahead of Andy Buchanan for Bendigo and Seth O’Donnell for Mentone, with Bendigo Region the winning team in Premier Division. Katherine Dowie from Ballarat won the women’s Open 8km XC ahead of Jessica Coyne and Bianca Puglisi, with Sandringham the winning team for Premier Division. AthsVic Results Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJCtleTRq8 European Championships featured Jakob Ingebrigsten taking the 1500m title in a smoothly run 3:31.95, while Nadia Battocletti of Italy won the 10000m amid concerns for British athlete Jessica Warner-Judd. Results via World Athletics Sarah Billings took out the 1500m at the Belgium Night of Athletics, in 4:06.26. Stewy McSweyn also won his 1500m race posting a season best time of 3:35.44, while Ky Robinson ran a personal best 13:15.61 in the 5000m, with Sebastian Frey in 13:20.65 and Dave McNeill running 14:27.82 Results Abbey Caldwell won the 800m in 1:59.79 at Meeting Nikaia, France. Bendere Oboya 2:00.64 and Carley Thomas 2:01.93. Cameron Myers placed second in the Men’s 1500m running 3:33.93, with Jack Anstey 3:35.37 and Jesse Hunt 3:39.33 Meeting Nikaia Results Faith Kipyegon secured her place for Team Kenya in Paris, winning both the 1500m and 5000m at Kenyan Olympic Trials, while Emmanuel Wanyonyi ran the third fastest 800m of all time in 1:41.70 after overcoming some drama in the heats. World Athletics Report Yomif Kejelcha sets a World Leading 26:31.01 in Hengelo at the Ethiopian 10000 m Olympic Trial race in Nerja, Spain which saw him prevail in a sprint finish against Berihu Aregawi in 26:31.13 and Selemon Barega, with a total 6 athletes running under 26:50. World Athletics Report https://www.youtube.com/live/FyWf6DXh-7I?si=4NrsNatiMWHCt-Bh&t=10924 Listener Question asks what one shoe they’d commit to race and train in for a year, then Moose On The Loose begs for the credit he deserves as well as for some good half-tights. There are whispers On contracts and an absent star is under watch. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Come behind the scenes of one of Australia's biggest marathons with race director, Ryan McDonald. From how they get an elite field to trends they see over the marathon and much more. Ryan takes us through all the details you'd want to know about the Gold Coast Marathon and how he found himself in this job. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music: Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Feeling Good — Broke in Summer | Free... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/feeling-good

345: Haftu Strintzos | Oceania Athletics Championships | Aussies on the track This episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by Aid Station, Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading online store for all things endurance sports nutrition and accessories. Whether you're a seasoned pro or training for your first event, Aid Station has you covered for running, triathlons, and anything else that gets you moving. Your road to the finish line starts here – head to aidstation.com.au. Julian rubs shoulders at the Nike Pacific Running Summit and wonders if he missed the chance to be a trail runner. Brad eases back after his half marathon win last week. Brady needs another gear as a parent helper at his son’s Kindergarten. Haftu Strintzos pops onto the show for a brief chat about taking out the 10000m Oceania Athletic Championships in Fiji, as well as his time racing and studying in the NCAA with Villanova University and his long-term relationship with coach Craig Mottram. Haftu Strintzos won the Oceania Athletic Champs 10000m final in 29:17.97 with Andre Waring second and Joshua Phillips third. Dave McNeill won the 5000m in 14:02.23, with Haftu second in 14:08.03. Jenny Blundell won the 5000m in 15:26.29, with Holly Campbell second in 15:31.88 and Maudie Skyring third in 15:49.39. Amy Cashin won the 3000m Steeplechase in 9:41.54, Cara Feain-Ryan and Stella Radford making it a clean sweep on the podium. It was a similar story on the men’s side, with Matt Clarke taking the 3000m Steeplechase title in 8:31.00, with Ben Buckingham and Ed Trippas taking the respective medals. Carley Thomas won silver in the women’s 800m, while Peyton Craig edged out Luke Boyes in the Men’s 800m with Jack Lunn taking the bronze. Oceania Athletics Championships Results Ky Robinson placed third in the NCAA Outdoor Championships 5000m final, running 13:27.79 behind winner Nico Young and Parker Wolfe. Adam Spencer scored silver in the Men’s Mile 4:01.92 behind winner Luke Houser, while Hayley Kitching ran 2:02.16 in the 800m Final. NCAA Track and Field Championships Results European Championships featured Jakob Ingebrigsten cruising to victory in the 5000m. Yemen Crippa for Italy won the Half Marathon, while Karoline Grøvdal of Norway won gold in the half marathon as well as silver in the 5000m. Official Results Sifan Hassan won the 5000m Portland Track Festival in 14:43.85 then doubled in the 1500m, while Lauren Ryan ran 14:59.99 and Nat Rule a 15:03.48. Sam McEntee ran the 5000m in 13:29.21. Results via World Athletics Jake Wightman held off the field to win the 1500m at the NYC Grand Prix in 3:34.01 with Jesse Hunt coming in 3:36.17. Peter Bol ran 1:48.41 in the 800m. Results Rhonex Kipruto of Kenya has been banned for six years for doping violations, found within anomalies of biological passport. The findings strip him of his results dating as far back as 2018, which include his 10k Road World Record set in Valencia 2020. Athletics Illustrated Article World Athletics Findings Report Liam Adams has been officially announced as part of the Men’s Olympic Marathon, after World Athletics reinstated his quota spot originally achieved during the qualification period. Athletics Australia Press Release https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/liam-adams-secures-spot-in-paris-2024-olympic-marathon/ Listener Question asks what are the ideal watchfaces for training and racing, then Brady makes the wholesome observation on members of the On Athletic Club Oceania then Moose On The Loose bursts the Albert Park training bubble. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Pat Carroll joins Brad to look at his career in running, making the transition from karate into running, recounting his inspiration from Rob De Castella, what training and nutrition for marathons involved back in his prime and highlights balancing his apprenticeship in cabinet making with winning the Gold Coast marathon. Pat talks about who he likes in the current crop of distance running and his opinions on what they need to succeed to be top marathoners before setting most of his personal bests in domestic racing and then recounts his best marathons at Beppu-Oita and Lake Biwa in Japan only to deal with the absurd politics involved with organisers, Athletics Australia and the Olympic selection process. The conversation wraps up with the transition from athlete to coaching and getting involved with charity fundraising and emceeing events to engage with the wider running community. Opening and Closing Music: Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Feeling Good — Broke in Summer | Free... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/feeling-good

344: Oslo & Stockholm Diamond Leagues | Launceston Running Festival | Olympic Marathon Team Announcement Brad makes a triumphant return to racing taking the win at the Wollongong Half Marathon. Julian chases vert and gets out running with the pram. Brady goes through his paces before a hit out at the Lakeside 10. Georgia Griffith set a new 3000m National Record of 8:24.20 in her second ever race in the distance, taking the win at the Bislett Games Oslo Diamond League over Likina Amebaw of Ethiopia. Jess Hull placed third in 8:25.82, Rose Davies ran a personal best of 8:35.57, while Lauren Ryan ran 8:42.63. Catriona Bisset closed strongly to claim third place in the 800m with 1:59.29. Oli Hoare solidified his form in the 1500m with a 3:31.08 while Stewy McSweyn 3:38.22 after taking a midrace stumble. Jakob Ingebrigsten took out the race in front of the home crowd in a World Leading 3:29.74, diving across the line in a close finish against the returning Timothy Cheruiyot. Hagos Gebrhiwet broke the Ethiopian National Record in the 5000m in 12:36.73 for the second fastest of all time, ahead of countryman Yomif Kejelcha and with a total of 6 new national records set in that race. Oslo Diamond League Results Georgia Griffith kept the momentum going with a 3:59.17 to place third in the Stockholm Diamond League 1500m with Laura Muir taking the win in 3:57.99. Linden Hall ran 4:01.01 and Sarah Billings ran 4:10.21. Stewy McSweyn picked up a 7:36.78 in the 3000m, won by Narve Nordas of Norway in 7:33.49. Stockholm Diamond League Results Launceston Running Festival 10k Isaac Heyne 28:34 just seeing off runner-up Ed Marks at the line, with Seth o’Donnell in third spot. Gen Gregson won the 10km race in 32:03 ahead of Eloise Wellings and Ella Higgins. Brett Robinson won the Half Marathon in 1:03:12 ahead of Liam Adams and Riley Cocks. Sinead Diver was the winner of the half marathon in 1:12:10 followed by Abigail Nordberg and Milly Clark. Launceston Running Festival Results Canadian Olympian Andrea Seccafien wins Lakeside 10 for Box Hill, ahead of teammate Lissy Duncan and Sarah Klein for Frankston. Dale Carrol for Box Hill won ahead of Ben Chamberlain and Harry Norman in the Men's Open race. Aths Vic Results Hub Tim Vincent and Tennille Ellis Brisbane Half Marathon. Seiko Makino of Japan and Eve Mure were the respective winners of the Brisbane Marathon. Results Izzy Batt Doyle wins the net downhill Madrid Vintage 10k in an unofficial national road record time of 30:23. Results Australian Olympic Marathon team finalised with Sinead Diver, Gen Gregson, Jess Stenson, Brett Robinson and Pat Tiernan selected to represent at the Paris Olympic Games. Athletics Australia Press Release Listener Question asks how long should you develop as a runner before stepping up to the marathon then Moose contemplates the sport of running’s spot in the mainstream media. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Winning an Olympic Medal and the makings of a future World Champion plus more with Josh Kerr and Luke Mathews. Opening and Closing Music: Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Feeling Good — Broke in Summer | Free... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/feeling-good Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast

343: Pre Classic | Great Manchester Run | Marathon Selection Drama This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Brad checks in from his new house and gets ready to race again. Julian scouts the surf and hits the hills. Brady puts doubles back into the programme then crosses paths with a big pack off to the pub. Jess Hull set a new 1500m National and Oceania Record of 3:55.97 in the Pre Classic Diamond League in Eugene Oregon, just behind winner Diribe Welteji and holding off Elle St. Pierre. Linden Hall who was also in the race ran 4:01.97 Catriona Bisset ran an Olympic Qualifier of 1:58.44 in the 800m, while Keely Hodgkinson won a world leading 1:55.78 over Mary Moraa. Josh Kerr took out the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34, once again beating Jakob Ingebrigsten. Oli Hoare ran an Olympic Qualifier time of 3:49.11, while Cameron Myers posted a personal best 3:50.15 for an U/20 National Record. Lauren Ryan ran 15:03.63 in the 5000m with Tsigie Gebreselama winning in a world leading 14:18.76. The event also hosted the Kenyan 10000m Trials that saw Beatrice Chebet run 28:54.14 for a new 10000m World Record, while Daniel Meteiko ran 26:50.81 to take the win. Pre Classic Results Andrew Dey and Imy Briscoe were the winners of the Runaway Noosa Marathon, while Ella McCartney and Alex Harvey each won the Half Marathon. Results Jack Rayner 27:44 Manchester Run second, just off his 10k Road National Record, while Pat Tiernan placed in seventh with 28:09. Vincent Ngetich won the Men’s Race in 27:25, while the first woman across was Gotytom Gebreslase in 30:32. Great Manchester Run 10k Results Tigist Assefa’s marathon World Record set in Berlin Marathon officially ratified. World Athletics Press Release Michael Roeger wins the bronze medal in the T46 1500m at the Kobe Para Athletic World Champs, while Deon Kenzie also wins a bronze medal in the T38 1500m. Para Athletic World Champs Results Milly Clark and Brad Tennick won the 12km City To Casino in Hobart, Tasmania. Results Listener Question asks whether compression socks are still in fashion, while the whispers are raging over the selection of the Women’s Olympic Marathon Team. Then Moose shares his Purchase of the Week before going into a preview of the upcoming Launceston Running Festival and Bislett Games at the Oslo Diamond League. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Being the King of the American College Cross Country scene and how he got there. Fresh off his 13.00 5km, a classic throw back interview Moose did in 2018 with Morgan McDonald. Opening and Closing Music: Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Feeling Good — Broke in Summer | Free... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/feeling-good Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast

342: LA & Golden Grand Prix | Great Ocean Road Running Festival | & More This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Brad gets some quality sleep and runs in before he moves house. Julian plays hard at the Tan and then works hard at Apollo Bay. Brady dashes around in the dark. Stewy McSweyn ran 12:56.07 for an Olympic Qualifier and personal best, just a second off the National Record at the LA Grand Prix at UCLA. Morgan McDonald finished two places behind him in 13:00.48, also a personal best and Olympic Qualifier. Oli Hoare won the 1500m in 3:34.73, with Jesse Hunt in 3:35.38 and Cameron Myers 3:35.59. Lauren Ryan won the 1500m B Race in 4:08.15, Catriona Bisset in her 800m ran 2:00.22 Results via World Athletics Soufaine El Bakkali took out the 3000m Steeplechase in front of the home crowd at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco, while Prudence Sekgodiso of South Africa posted a winning World Lead of 1:57.26 in the Women’s 800m. Rabat Diamond League Results Great Ocean Road Marathon won by Johannes Motschmann of Germany in 2:36:35 and Meriem Daoui in 3:04:24. Grace Tame was claimed first place in the 60km Ultra Marathon, as did James Riggs in 3:56:41. Andrea Seccafien won the Half Marathon ahead of Sarah Klein and Ellie Pashley while Bret Ellis was the Men’s winner. Lissy Duncan and Dale Carrol won the 14km Paradise Run the day prior. Great Ocean Road Running Festival Results Sam Clifford won the Sydney 10 in 29:09 ahead of Ed Goddard. Abigail Nordberg won in 33:13 ahead of Stephanie Kelly. Sydney 10 Results Rose Davies set a new 5000m National Record of 14:41.65 for the win at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo Japan, with Izzy Batt Doyle running third in 15:08.67. Sarah Billings and Georgia Griffith took out the 1500m in 4:04.66 and 4:05.35 respectively. Matt Ramsden clocked 13:38.1 in the Men’s 5000m. Results via World Athletics https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/rose-davies-shatters-5000m-record-at-seiko-golden-grand-prix/ Megan Keith hangs on to win the Night of the 10000m PBs in 31:03.02, just holding off American Olympic Marathon Trials winner Fiona O’Keefe. Night of the 10k PBs Results Jarryd Clifford competes at the World Para Athletic Champs in Kobe, Japan running 15:05.41 and 3:55.63 in the T13 5000m and 1500m Finals respectively Para Athletic World Champs Results Beth Mackenzie and Matt Dimauntes take out Ultra Trail Australia 100K in the Blue Mountains, while Kate Avery and Charlie Hamilton won the 50K. UTA Results Rodgers Kwemoi of Kenya has been banned for six years following an ongoing investigation by the Athletics Integrity Unit, finding numerous violations of his athlete biological passport during that period. Kwemoi, coached by Patrick Sang has been stripped of all results from 2016 onwards. Inside The Games Article Listener Question asks about the potential long term impact of running on the knees and joints, then Moose On The Loose is disappointed by a low act from the running community. The show wraps up with the boys previewing this weekend’s Diamond League Pre Classic. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Winning World Silver Medals in the road mile, creating authentic running content, trying to make a stacked UK 1500m team and much more with Callum Elson. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

341: The Olympic Marathon Quota | Doha Diamond League | Hanging Rock XCR This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Brad keeps putting in bigger weeks after a year on from his heart worries. Julian sets down a week of easy jogging when the surf isn’t up. Brady goes faster than tempo pace at the Hanging Rock XCR. Seth O’Donnell took out the Hanging Rock 12km at Athletics Victoria XCR, ahead of Harry Norman and Mentone teammate Michael Kernahan. Mentone took out a long-awaited team win in the Premier Division, ahead of Bendigo and Western Athletics. Jessica Coyne for South Melbourne won in a close contest ahead of Bianca Puglisi and Alice Oakley Kerr. Sandringham was the top team in the Women’s Premier Division, ahead of South Melbourne and Melbourne University. Aths Vic Results Hub Jess Hull placed second in the Doha Diamond League with a time of 4:00.84 just behind winner Frewenyi Hailu of Ethiopia, with Georgia Griffith running 4:06.13 and Abbey Caldwell in 4:12.36. Doha Diamond League World Athletics announces amendments to the Olympic Marathon qualifications with spots designated for Universality places that were not previously introduced, potentially compromising athletes who are within the selection quota with lower rankings, such as Liam Adams and Leonard Korir of the USA. Explainer Article, Athletics Illustrated. Nat Rule returned to form at the Sound Running Track Fest in Los Angeles with a 15:07.00 5000m, with Sifan Hassan winning solo in 14:58.83. Jenny Blundell who was also in the race ran 15:19.14. Holly Campbell ran 32:23.30 in the Women’s 10000m. Sam McEntee ran 13:25.62 for third in the Men’s 5000m, Andre Waring 28:56.82 in the Men’s 10000m. Sound Running Track Fest Results Listener Question asks what it takes to fulfil potential in the marathon, then Moose On The Loose goes in to bat for an influencers’ prominent critic. The whispers speak that the Olympic marathon teams have been decided. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

20 years on from winning the World Cross Country title and dominating Australian Running for so long. Enjoy this rerelease interview that Crokes did with Benita Willis back in April 2019. Opening and Closing Music: Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Feeling Good — Broke in Summer | Free... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/feeling-good

340: Runaway Sydney Half Marathon | Kenya Olympic Marathon Team Announcement | The Virtue of Consistency This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Brad goes full out on a 5k time trial then goes into his recent history of long runs. Julian checks the surf before getting back on the horse. Brady takes it easy in his first week post-Ballarat Marathon. Ed Goddard took out the Hoka Runaway Sydney Half Marathon in 1:05:43 ahead of Matt Smith and Matthew Cox. Abigail Nordberg won the Half Marathon in 1:14:35 ahead of Eloise Wellings and Lauren Reid. Results Eliud Kipchoge was selected for his fifth Olympic team, hoping for a third consecutive gold medal in the marathon. His teammates for Kenya will be Benson Kipruto who recently beat Kipchoge at this year’s Tokyo Marathon and 2024 winner of the London Marathon Alexander Mutiso. Peres Chepchirchir, also the defending Olympic Champion has also been selected, along with Hellen Obiri who won silver in the 5000m and placed 4th in the 10,000m at the Tokyo Olympics and defending silver-medallist Brigid Kosgei. Olympics.com Article Listener Question of the week asks what a newer runner needs to do to get their body right and break the injury cycle. Moose goes on the Loose on would-be customers wasting time of store staff, then there’s discussion on an audacious attempt on Greek ultrarunner Yiannis Kouros’ long standing 1000 mile record. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Keep the ball rolling with this training talk long form interview with Coach Tom Schwartz and Crokes. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music: Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Feeling Good — Broke in Summer | Free... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/feeling-good Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

339: Ballarat Marathon | Hamburg Marathon | Suzhou/Shanghai Diamond League This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Brady recaps his day at the Ballarat Marathon, taking us through his mindset and the atmosphere of the maiden event to run a personal best of 2:19:40. Brad puts his biggest week of mileage as he continues his journey on the mend. Julian finally returns to the show, though not without a few hiccups. Tom Do Canto took out the inaugural Ballarat Marathon in 2:17:04, with Brady second and Callum Drake third in 2:22:49. Ella McCartney was the marathon winner in 2:40:55, with Jessica Willis second in 2:48:38 with Kellie Angel third 2:48:47. Reece Edwards won the half marathon in 1:05:27 ahead of Archie Reid and Kieren Perkins, while Tara Palm won in 1:12:48 ahead of Gemma Maini and Ella Higgins. Melissa Duncan and Riley Cocks were each the winners of the 10k, Dale Carrol was the winner of the 5km and Paul Robinson won the road Mile. Zoe Buckman won both the 5k and the Mile, with Olga Firsova placing second in both. Ballarat Marathon Results Gen Gregson 4th 71:39 at the Gifu Half Marathon, Japan while Brett Robinson runs 1:03:42 for 11th. Japan Running News Andy Buchanan 2:08:58 for 11th place at the Hamburg Marathon, elevating him as the 7th fastest Australian all time but missing the Olympic Qualifier. Ryan Gregson ran 2:18:53 while Ellie Pashley gave it a go in 2:29:58. The race was won by Bernard Koech in 2:04:24, and debutant Irine Cheptai in 2:18:21. Hamburg Marathon Results Emmanuel Wanyonyi sets a new Road Mile World Record of 3:54.50 ahead of previous holder Hobbs Kessler at the Adidas Road to Records Adizero. Results via Let’s Run Rose Davies secures an Olympic Qualifying time of 14:47.86 and third fastest all-time at the Suzhou Diamond League 5000m, with Lauren Ryan in 14:58.69, Izzy Batt-Doyle in 15:06 and Maudie Skyring running 15:12. Alemeshete Mekedes of Ethiopia won in 14:36. In the men’s 5000m, Morgan McDonald ran 13:18.65 and Jack Rayner 13:19.57 with Selemon Barega of Ethiopia taking it out in 12:55.68. Cara Feain-Ryan ran 9:31.68 in the 3000m Steeplechase. Shanghai/Suzhou Diamond League Results Oli Hoare at Penn Relays 3:51.28 Mile, narrowly missing the Olympic Qualifier and coming second behind OAC teammate Yared Nuguse. Results via World Athletics Listener Questions ask if Jack Rayner is ready to move back to the marathon and whether Sinead Diver needs to prove her fitness. Moose On The Loose lists the grievances he's been hanging on to, from Aussies losing their accents, the overreach of influencers, run clubs giving speeches before easy jogs. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN