Inside Running Podcast

203: Jake Smith This week’s episode of the Inside Running Podcast is brought to you by PILLAR Performance - Australia’s first clinical sports micronutrition brand. Available now at selected pharmacies including Terry White Chemmart, specialty sports nutrition stores and online at pillarperformance.com.au Julian hops on the bike in recovery and follows Surf Coast TC for their long run, while explaining the joining policy. Brad puts in a rare morning run and wonders upon the best time of day to run. Brady keeps the momentum going overcoming his chest cold. Melbourne Marathon announces rescheduled date of December 11 & 12. Official Press Release Tim Vincent & Olga Virsova takes Queensland 10000m Championships https://database.gojaro.com/documents/results-210918-10kchamps1.pdf Douglas Hamerlok and Melanie Daniels take the wins in the Roll Cycles Road 5K in Hobart. Results Caitlin Adams & Isaac Heyne were the winners in the return edition of Fitzy’s 5K in Adelaide. Results World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst postponed for second time due to Australia’s international border restrictions with the new date set for Saturday 18th February 2023. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/world-athletics-cross-country-championships-moved-to-new-date/ Keeley Small signs with the Oregon Ducks. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/keely-small-signs-with-the-oregon-ducks/ Alberto Salazar’s four year ban was upheld by the Court of Arbitration in Sport. No implications for athletes associated with the Nike Oregon Project during his tenure. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/alberto-salazars-appeal-rejected-four-year-ban-withheld/ Listeners can enter in our latest promotion for the chance of a prize bundle from Hypervice, The Running Company Ballarat and this week’s sponsors Pillars Performance. Full terms and conditions available via https://pillarperformance.com.au/irp-giveaway-comp-terms/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CUBjwmLPwLo/ This week’s listener questions ask about when it’s to retire shoes out of rotation and how to gauge your easy runs. Moose purchases a treadmill, then goes Loose on Shalane’s tip to tick off the world majors. Jake Smith, Great Britain representative in the Half Marathon calls in to chat with Brady about how he’s training at the moment, coming off the recent Big Half and ahead of pacing London Marathon, going through his range of personal bests and the stories behind them, particularly focusing in on his attempt to qualify for the Great Britain Olympic team in the 10000m. From there is a deep dive on his impressive half marathon progression, being consistent to make leaps and bounds, discussing the virtues of cross training and his breakthrough personal best set at the 2020 World Half Championships in Poland to run the 3rd fastest Half Marathon Great Britain, recapping the race how he moved through the packs and taking down Steve Jones’ record and the peculiarities around representing Wales when he’s English. From there they look to Jake’s future, moving to pacing marathons by running the whole way, where he ran the Cheshire Elite Marathon in 2:11:00 after the Olympic trials, leaving the door open for next time, how keeping relaxed to perform well and his priorities moving forward to accomplish his long term goals. Jake wraps up by sharing his support system to sustain a career, making interesting shoe choices, growing up international childhood and who inspires him in distance running, as well as his favourite workout and what he’s reading at the moment. https://www.instagram.com/p/CUA0ScgIh9l/ Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

202: Genevieve Gregson post-Tokyo Olympics This week’s episode of the Inside Running Podcast is brought to you by PILLAR Performance – Australia’s first clinical sports micronutrition brand. Available now at selected pharmacies including Terry White Chemmart, specialty sports nutrition stores and online at pillarperformance.com.au Brad gets some physio treatment to sort last week’s toe problems. Julian’s knee makes significant recovery progress as he looks at treadmills Brady slogs through a 10K time trial, despite a pretty nasty chest cold. Zurich Diamond League Final Stewy McSweyn 3rd 3:32.14, Oli Hoare 4th 3:32.66 PB behind winner Timothy Cheruiyot & Jakob Ingebrigsten. Linden Hall 6th 4:03.50 in the women’s 1500m while Catriona Bisset 1:59.66 in the women’s 800m to wrap up their season. The final event of the season was also opened with the 5000m final held on an out-of-stadia 560m track around the Zurich Opera House. Zurich Diamond League Full Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/zurich-weltklasse-sensational-finish-to-diamond-league-season-aussies-barber-mcsweyn-mcdermott-patterson-hoare-hall-in-action-against-the-best-of-the-best/ In the return of the Great North Run half marathon in Newcastle, Stewy McSweyn ran 62:52 in his debut in the distance to place 8th, with Briton Marc Scott the winner in 61:22. Hellen Obiri, the 2020 Olympic 5000m silver medallist took out the event in 67:42, six seconds ahead of Scotland’s Eilish McColgan who also made her official debut in the distance. Lets Run Results & Report https://twitter.com/Stewy_mac3/status/1437187450410049538 Oli Hoare second in 5th Avenue Street Mile in New York City, coming in at 3:51 behind winner Jake Wightman. NYRR Results 10K Women’s Only Road World Record set by Agnes Tirop of Kenya at the Road to Records event held at Adidas HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Senbere Teferi of Ethiopia also set the record for Women’s 5k in 14:30 while Rhonex Kipruto narrowly missed beating his own 10K Road WR running 26:43. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/tirop-and-teferi-smash-world-records-in-herzogenaurach/?fbclid=IwAR3pYjViQG4USRuqxOZu_nf_XsEFh1Xcrkq-erfF8xVi0o7Nxz7xUZYmF4c Derara Hurisa was disqualified at the Vienna Marathon under World Athletics’ shoe guideline rules after crossing the line first wearing the Adidas Prime X, the first recorded instance of the violation. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/langat-wins-vienna-after-hurisa-disqualified-for-wrong-shoes/ Listener question asks how to manage training while caring for a newborn baby, then Moose on the Loose laments the performance of an Olympic marathoner at Great North Run and the lack of recovery given to respect the body. Recorded during her hospital-hotel quarantine, now three-time Olympic steeplechaser Genevieve Gregson chats with Julian on her career, starting back from 2012 where she was an initial non-selection for the Olympics based on Athletics Australia selection and the gratitude for John Coates getting her across the line. Gen explains the quarantine and surgery arrangements that were made and how she’s dealing with recovery so far, going into the type of surgery being made, and the support from fans and articles to support the comeback success stories. Gen & Julian do a deep dive on the technique, training and physicality required to succeed in the steeplechase, what made her proficient in the steeplechase, background and getting into the event at the University of Florida. From there they go into the recap of the Tokyo Olympic Steeplechase final, to that rupture on the last barrier and Gen’s instant thoughts and reaction on impact, going through the wave of emotions in that water jump from the time and energy put in versus the rewards at the end, reliving the previous lowpoint at the crossroads in 2019, then getting into the Doha World Championships off cross training. From there they assess the reasoning behind Gen’s injury history, combined with racing on form and frequency. This deep conversation wraps up how Gen goes about leveraging social media presence for branding and what resources are available for athletes, a peek into Gen’s future transitioning into longer distances, her post-professional running and getting involved at a grassroots level and joining the team at Puma. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSdBvKKh8jp/ Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

201: Pat Tiernan This week’s episode of the Inside Running podcast is proudly sponsored by ASICS. Feel ready for anything. Surprisingly light and sustainably made, the ASICS GEL-KAYANO LITE 2 shoe lives up to its name with uncompromised stability and cushioning. Made with more recycled materials, as part of ASICS commitment to our planet. Visit www.asics.com.au or your specialty running store to grab your pair today. Brad has an easy week while Mulligan’s Flat gets washed away and deals with new toe problems. Julian checks in after while Bri deals with a different kind of ankle-biter Brady gears up for an upcoming Moama Time Trial. It was Aussie domination at the Van Damme Memorial Diamond League in Brussels, starting with Linden Hall taking third place the Mile in a new National Record of 4:21, lowering her previous mark by two seconds. In the Men’s 1500m it was Stewy McSweyn in first and Oli Hoare in second. Brussels Diamond League Full Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/features/aussie-1-2-in-mens-1500m-hall-runs-national-mile-record-mcdermott-misses-out/ Stewy followed it up with another 1500m victory at the Meeting Citta di Padova, Italy in the World Athletics Continental World Cup. Results Jaryd Clifford wins bronze medal in T13 1500m Final in a tight, fast-finishing contest. Men’s T13 1500m Final Results Deon Kenzie takes the bronze medal in the T38 1500m Final in 4:03.76, while teammate Daniel Bounty placed 6th. Men’s T38 1500m Final Results Jaryd Clifford leaves it all out in the Men’s Marathon with a silver medal. Michael Roeger placed 6th in his T46 category battling a stress reaction during and in the lead up to the race. Men’s T12 Marathon Results (Jaryd Clifford) Men’s T46 Marathon Results (Michael Roeger) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTbhXvWvxi5/ Peter Bol places 4th in Paris Diamond League 1:44.88 in the lead up to Zurich. Paris Diamond League Full Results Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds the four year ban placed on Shelby Houlihan, in a 44-page report finding that the testimony given by Houlihan was an insufficient explanation. Official Court of Arbitration for Sport Report Moose gives another update in the lactate threshold tester saga and the boys chat about vinyl and music before rounding up with a preview of this week’s Zurich Diamond League Final. Pat Tiernan returns to the show to recap his 10000m race in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and talks about what his strategy was going into the race, how he executed it and what happened in those final laps, his mental state throughout those final laps of the race as well as how the race played out as whole. Pat reviews the training that went into it and what could’ve been improved in terms of pre-race cooling, as well as how he processed the different social and physical aspects in the aftermath of the race, and his decision on withdrawing from the 5000m. The conversation pivots into joining the Oregon TC Elite, changes made to his training between squads and how he adjusted his approach as well as how he benefited from them What he thinks he is capable of and the direction of his in running in the years ahead, how he unwinds in the off-season and who inspires him within running. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSBvHm0Lu9b/

200: Sinead Diver on her Olympic Marathon Julian’s shoes fare poorly through the wet as he settles down before his knee operation. Brad goes through his old shoes and learns something about footwear after four years. Brady gets fully vaccinated and learns why sessions aren’t really done on Fridays. Jaryd Clifford wins the silver medal in the T13 5000m at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, behind eventual winner Yassine Ouhdadi El Ataby. Men’s T13 5000m Final Results https://www.instagram.com/p/CTHBpmmpxJd/ Lausanne Diamond League saw Linden Hall take second in the Women’s 1500m in 4:02.95, while Stewy McSweyn placed third in the 3000m 7:35.06 in a deep field. Peter Bol ran 1:47.49 in Men’s 800m, but bounced back shortly running 1:44.88 in Paris Diamond League. Lausanne Diamond League Full Results Paris DL Men’s 800m Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/news/hall-2nd-in-lausanne-dl-mcsweyn-mcdermott-3rd/ Yalemzerf Yehualaw wins the 2021 Antrim Coast Half Marathon in North Ireland with a new World Record of 63:43 https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/yehualaw-breaks-world-half-marathon-record-in-larne-northern-ireland/ Athletics Victoria cancels the remainder of XCR '21 in response to ongoing lockdown. Press Release Listener Question asks what practical things can be done to elevate the sport of running and athletics at the grassroots level while Moose follows through and tries to figure out his lactate testing device, followed by a short retrospective on 200 episodes. Sinead Diver checks in from hotel quarantine in Brisbane, after her 10th place finish in the Olympic Marathon in Sapporo. In getting her recovery, Sinead talks about how the arrangement with London Marathon came about, how she plans to approach the marathon on a short turnaround, goal and intention with London. Sinead then starts her recap from the training camp in Cairns and the atmosphere upon arriving at the Olympic Village in Sapporo. Dealing with nerves and heat in the lead up, notified of the time change and social arrangements. Sinead then gets into the race proper discussing the intended plan and tactics, moving through the pack in the later stages and drink stations, keeping the effort consistent as well as the mental strategies, nutrition, and cooling protocols before the start then reviewing the course, the performance itself and training, what worked and what would she have changed. Further into the conversation is looking to the year ahead, as well as responding to the scenes from home in Ireland with parents, to representing Australia over Ireland and how to go about leveraging her performance to raise her profile before rounding it out with her observations on how Aussies fare in the professional running landscape, and her support structure as well as plans after hotel quarantine, how her son deals with her mother’s fame, long term future in running and the role Collis Birmingham played as a training partner. The Champion of Erris - Mayo News (article mentioned) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSWZVeqnC9Q/ Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

199: Jaryd Clifford returns This week is sponsored by New Balance, where you can check out their full range of running shoes including the recently released and reviewed Vongo v5. Brad takes it easy as he adjusts to life in lockdown. Julian flies in a workout before he sorts out his knee Brady nicks a mile fartlek workout from Inside Jogging and lays some plans down for October. The Pre Classic in Eugene, Oregon held several star-studded fields, with Stewy McSweyn running 3:48.40, placing second behind Jakob Ingebrigsten in the Bowerman Mile. Oli Hoare set a personal best of 3:51.63 to place 7th on the Australian all-time list while Matt Ramsden set a season best of 3:53.97. Linden Hall finished second in the Women’s 1500m to post 3:59.73 leading a chase pack behind winner Faith Kipyegon, while Jessica Hull ran 4:05.33. Diamond League Pre Classic Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/pre-classic-herah-thompson-on-fire-mcsweyn-hall-fall-short-with-great-performances-ingebrigtsen-cheptegei-hassan-de-grasse-enrapture-fans-at-oregons-brand-new-super-stadium/ Adelaide Marathon was held and taken out by Jacob Cocks in 2:22:44 and Tara Palm in 2:51:32. For the half marathon Bryn Nicholls in 1:09:55 and Belinda Richardson in 1:22:01 were the winners while Isaac Heyne & Caitlin Adams were the winners of the 10km. Adelaide Marathon Results Kenenisa Bekele is listed to run the Berlin Marathon on 26th September then plans to back it up with the New York City Marathon on 7th November. NYRR Press Release This week’s listener questions ask about how to go about adding double runs into your routine while Moose looks into getting a lactate threshold testing machine. Jaryd Clifford continues from last week’s episode out from the start of the Paralympic Games, where he plans to take on the 5000m, 1500m and the marathon. Jarryd unpacks what happened at the marathon event in Penrith unfolded, going from Run the Tan the day prior to pacing his teammate Michael Roeger for his marathon run with a season of 1500m races, how he approached that race without long runs and changing the pacing plan to stick with Michael when he needed it and then finishing to post the classification World Record, followed by the recovery process afterwards. Jarryd talks about who he regards as the best para runner of all time and where Australia stands in the world and then goes into what to expect from running the marathon in Tokyo and how to approach the expected heat, the photoshoot for the recent Nike promo, the curated Spotify playlist and explains the dynamic between vulnerability and strength. To round out this conversation Jarryd gives insight as to how Australian Para-sports is set up in terms of funding and how it fits in with Jarryd’s support structure. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSYu6NkJonh/ Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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 running shoe news with Moose, Nitta and TDC is the latest episode of shoe geeks as they're joined by Sam Hopper. More on the geeks can be found at: https://www.therunningcompanyballarat.com/ www.walkerstreetsportspodiatry.com.au https://www.sparc.com.au/staff/michael-nitschke 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

198: Liam Adams on his Olympic Marathon | Jarryd Clifford’s Road to Tokyo This week is sponsored by New Balance, where you can check out their full range of running shoes including the recently released and reviewed Vongo v5. Brad finally joins in the lockdown experience after a solid Deek’s Quarters session. Julian works through his knee issues but still rolls out a 10K time trial with Surf Coast TC. Brady long runs with podcasts as lockdowns on both sides of the border. Peter Bol bounced back from his Olympic campaign in Szczecin, Poland winning the Men’s 800m in 1:45.49, beating bronze medallist Patryk Dobek. Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/peter-bol-wins-800m-in-poland/ The London Marathon scheduled for 3rd October announced the 2021 Elite Field, including Australia’s Sinead Diver and World Record holder and Olympic silver medallist Brigid Kosgei. Official London Marathon Press Release Diamond League Zurich to hold the 5000m Final on a temporary outdoor track laid around the opera house, held on 8th September. Diamond League Press Release Liam Adams joins in from halfway through his quarantine experience to recap his Olympic marathon performance at Sapporo, how his training went into the lead up and how he executed his race plan and whether he met the goal he set for himself. How he’s kept busy in quarantine and what his plans for the year ahead with Commonwealth Games & World Championships. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSeTHEwnsbd/ Listener Question asks what the boys would do if they were in charge of athletics in Australia, coming up with a variety of initiatives to boost the sport while Moose prepares for life with Baby Moose. Jarryd Clifford returns to the show calling in from Cairns, two weeks out from the start of the Paralympic Games, where he plans to take on the 5000m, 1500m and the marathon. In this conversation, Jarryd gives an explanation on how the classification system works and who to look out for during these Paralympic Games. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRqaBhZgCPs/ Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

197: Tokyo Olympics Week 2 This week is sponsored by New Balance, where the boys will review the newly released Vongo v5 at the end of the episode. Brad gets through a rare patch of dry weather in Canberra and back into Deek’s Quarters. Julian grinds through his biggest week of mileage with Nipsey Hussel, then left beaming after Ellie’s run in Sapporo. Brady puts in a big mileage in anticipation of race week before lockdown strikes again. Peter Bol, with the nation behind him, came 4th place in the Men’s 800m after a brave performance where he led from the front for most of the race. Men’s 800m Final Result https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/de-grasse-supreme-peter-bol-a-magnificent-4th-and-gen-gregson-heartbreak-plus-hall-hull-mixing-it-with-the-best/ Men’s 1500m Oli Hoare ran 3:36.09 and Stewy McSweyn 3:36.39 to progress in their first-round heats, while Jye Edwards avoided a collision in a slower paced heat to finish with a 3:42.62. Both Stewy and Oli advanced into the final, where Stewy McSweyn took the lead and gave himself every chance until the final lap where he was caught and passed by the field, finishing seventh overall while Oli finished eleventh. Men’s 1500m Final Result https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/day-9-evening-session-our-high-jump-girl-wins-silver-hassan-wins-the-double-javelin-upset-ingebrigtsen-incredible-and-aussies-give-it-a-red-hot-go-in-1500m-relays-round-off-a-great-night/ Dave McNeill in the Men’s 5000m ran 13:39.97, just missing out the final based on placing, while Morgan McDonald’s 13.37.36 for him missed the final based on times. Pat Tiernan withdrew, unable to recover from the 10000m. Men’s 5000m Heat 1 (Dave McNeill) Men’s 5000m Heat 2 (Morgan McDonald) On her birthday, Gen Gregson in the 3000m Steeplechase Final had an unfortunate fall at the final water barrier where she ruptured her achilles and was unable to finish the race. Women’s Steeplechase Final Result https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/chemutai-wins-steeple-becoming-ugandas-first-women-olympic-champion/ Jessica Hull set a new National Record of 3:58.81 in the Women’s 1500m to advance into the Final, while the previous record holder Linden Hall placed third in her heat to also advance. In the final Linden overcame being boxed in early to finish 6th with a PB of 3:59.01, with Jess placing 11th in a deep field. Women’s 1500m Final Result https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/you-gotta-have-faith/ Sifan Hassan unleashed a strong kick in Women’s 10000m Final over the top of Bahrain’s Kalkidan Gezahegne and world record holder in the event to not only win the final but also to complete a rare treble in to medal in the 1500m and 5000m as well. Women’s 10000m Final Result Women’s marathon Sinead Diver ran strongly to place 10th with a time of 2:31:14 in humid conditions. Ellie Pashley 2:33:39 23rd ran along with Lisa Weightman 2:34:19 26th. Peres Chepchirchir of Kenya won the race over teammate Brigid Kosgei with previous IRP guest Molly Seidel of the USA taking the bronze medal. Women’s Marathon Result https://www.instagram.com/p/CSWZVeqnC9Q/ In the men’s Marathon Liam Adams was our top runner, bettering his result from Rio coming 24th place 2:15:51. Brett Robinson had a hard race in humid conditions to run a time of 2:24:04 for 66th place, while Jack Rayner withdrew in the early stages citing a femoral stress fracture affecting his training. Eliud Kipchoge dominated from 30km onwards to better his time from Rio to take back-to-back gold medals in 2:08:38, while Abdi Nageye of the Netherlands and Bashir Abdi of Belgium rounded out the minor placings. Men’s Marathon Result https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/kipchoge-writes-another-chapter-of-his-legendary-story/ Caitlin Adams sets a new parkrun world record as Team Tempo turn it up at Lochiel parkrun. parkrun Press Release The boys summarise the Olympics with their standout performances of the games before reviewing the newly released New Balance Vongo v5, before Moose goes Loose on commentators glossing over Liam Adams and Brett Robinson’s performance in tough marathon conditions. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

196: 2020 Tokyo Olympics - Athletics Week 1 This week’s episode is brought to you by the newly released Mizuno Wave Sky 5, tune in later in the episode as the boys review the highly-cushioned everyday trainer. Brad pines for drier weather and finds inspiration from the Olympic games. Julian’s getting better coming out of lockdown. Brady continues to build consistency heading towards October. Men’s Steeplechase opened the track campaign, with Ed Trippas placing 11th in the first heat in 8:29.90, while in the second heat Ben Buckingham ran a personal best of 8:20.95 after initially being disqualified for stepping inside the track which was then subsequently reversed. Matt Clarke also in the second heat ran 8:46.23. Men’s Steeplechase Heat 2 (Ed Trippas) Men’s Steeplechase Heat 3 (Ben Buckingham, Matt Clarke) Women’s 800m heats Morgan Mitchell ran 2:05.44 to place sixth in the first heat, while Catriona Bisset ran 2:01.65 for fifth place in the fifth heat. Women’s 800m Heat 1 (Morgan Mitchell) Women’s 800m Heat 5 (Catriona Bisset) Humid conditions greeted the first night of the long distance racing in the Women’s 5000m starting with Rose Davies in the first heat finishing 15:50.07, then in the second heat Jenny Blundell lead the race before finishing 15:11.27 while Izzy Batt-Doyle ran her Olympic debut in 15:21.65 Women’s 5000m Heat 1 (Rose Davies) Women’s 5000m Heat 2 (Izzy Batt-Doyle, Jenny Blundell) Patrick Tiernan was in the mix with a lap to go in the 10,000m before bravely battling on as his body struggled in the final 200m. The race was won by Selemon Berega of Ethiopia with Ugandan pair Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo taking the minor placings. Men's 10000m Results Peter Bol set a new National Record in the opening heat of the Men’s 800m 1:44.13, as he, Charlie Hunter and Jeff Riseley all advanced. In the semi finals, Bol then lowered his record further to 1:44.11 to advance to the final on Wednesday night. Jeff Risely’s run in his semi final was impeded by a fall between Nijel Amos of Botswana and Isaiah Jewett of the USA. Men’s 800m Semi Final 1 (Charlie Hunter) Men’s 800m Semi Final 2 (Peter Bol) Men’s 800m Semi Final 3 (Jeff Risely) https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/bol-in-medal-contention-for-800m/ The women’s Steeplechase heats were held in sweltering conditions, with Olympic debutants Georgia Winkcup running 9:59.29 and Amy Cashin in 9:34.67 in their respective heats. Gen Gregson clocked 9:26.11 in a contested second heat to advance to the final. Women’s Steeplechase Heat 1 (Georgia Winkcup) Women’s Steeplechase Heat 2 (Gen Gregson) Women’s Steeplechase Heat 3 (Amy Cashin) In the women’s 1500m, Georgia Griffith ran in the first heat with 4:14.43. Jessica Hull came second in her heat 4:05.28, edged out by Sifan Hassan who fell and then kicked hard in the later stages, then Linden Hall clocked 4:02.27 for the fastest 1500m by an Australian in the Olympics. Both Jess and Linden will advance to the semi-finals. Women’s 1500m Heat 1 (Georgia Griffith) Women’s 1500m Heat 2 (Jessica Hull) Women’s 1500m Heat 3 (Linden Hall) Queensland Cross Country Championships taken out over 10km at Toogoolawah Golf Course by Amber Johnson and Tim Vincent. Queensland XC Official Results Nic Harman and Sinead Noonan take out the Perth Half Marathon. Baker Hughes Perth Half Official Results Matt Ramsden takes the win and venue record at the David Clarke Mile with a time of 3:55.78 https://www.instagram.com/p/CR7WHmznYAp/ The boys review the Mizuno Wave Sky 5 going through the specs and their experiences in wearing the shoe. Listener Question of the week asks about trying to find motivation after a long layoff. Moose parts some glowing last words before Ellie Pashley takes to the Marathon on Sunday, then the boys then close with their predictions for the 1500m and marathon in the week ahead. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

195: Live from the Tokyo Olympic Village with Ben Buckingham (Feat: Matt Clarke) This week's episode is sponsored by Rivalbet, join the inside running podcast market group @ https://app.rivalbet.com.au/signup/insiderunningpodcast * 18+ Gamble Responsibly.Terms and Conditions Apply. Julian’s back having issues with his body in another week of lockdown. Brady’s left wondering where Archie is for the workouts before getting the message. Brad’s motivation is tested in the cold and wet of Canberra. Ben Buckingham joins in live from the Tokyo Olympic Village ahead of the first Steeplechase Heats on Friday morning, to recap his races over Finland in the lead up to Tokyo and a bit of what life is like since arriving. Brisbane to host 2032 Olympics Games, becoming the third Australian City to do so after Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000. Reuters Reigning Olympic champion Matt Centrowitz sets a new personal best of 3:49 in the mile in a tune-up before Tokyo in an attempt to break Alan Webb’s American record of 3:46. Let’s Run https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogTRf273TZs Listener Question asks the benefit of running slow to run faster and how to approach it, then Moose goes on the record about what happened with Ellie on the Road to Nowhere and the fame that comes along with going to the Olympics. The R2NW crew catch up with Australian Olympic steeplechaser, Matthew Clarke. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

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194: Gateshead Diamond League This weeks episode is sponsored by Asics, Check out the new Gel-Kayano Lite @ www.asics.com.au Julian pops in and out of Cairns to get Ellie through a tough workout. Brad recalls what he asked on the show as the snow hits Canberra. Brady begins a marathon block of training with some trepidation. Stewy McSweyn clocks 7:28.94 in the London Gateshead Diamond League 3000m, less than a second off his PB just behind winner Mohammad Katir. Matt Ramsden set a new PB of 7:35.65 finishing 5th in the race and 4th fastest of all time while Dave McNeill ran 7:49.32. Peter Bol comes 3rd in the 800m in 1:45.22 while Jeff Riseley 1:50.05 Rorey Hunter sets a Personal Best in the Emsley Carr Mile in 3:57.39 London Diamond League Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/katir-mcsweyn-battle-in-gateshead-muller-british-grand-prix-recap/ Rose Davies and Izzi Batt-Doyle placed first and second in the 1500m at the Joensuu Games, Finland with times of 4:12.30 &4:12.53 respectively. Ben Buckingham ran a 3000m best in 7:49.85. Davies and Doyle then backed up at the Savo Games 5000m in Lapinlahti, Finland with Izzi this time taking the win and meet record off Gen Gregson in 15:16, ahead of Rose in 15:32 Joensuu Games Results Savo Games Results https://www.instagram.com/p/CRcLufyLiXr/ Two of Australia’s 1500m women are in fine form leading into the Tokyo Olympics, Linden Hall running 4:00 in a 1500m time trial, while at the Sound Running Sunset Tour Jessica Hull also ran 4:00 for 1500m. Sound Running Sunset Tour Results Tasmania Cross Country Championships taken out by Dejen Gebreselasse & Meriem Daoui. 2021 Tasmanian Cross Country Championship Results Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run up in Queensland had the half marathon won by Liam Boudin and Jacqui Swindale, while the was 10K won by Jack Bruce and Olga Firsova. Jetty 2 Jetty Results Timothy Cheruiyot was added to Kenyan Olympic Team after Kamar Eitang had insufficient out of competition tests supplied. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/cheruiyot-added-to-kenyan-olympic-team/ Listener Question asks about how to go about preparations for racing at different times of the day, then Moose on The Loose goes on the Olympics infamous Rule #40 restricting athlete’s capacity to make a living, then Brady on the Loose on countries snubbing their athletes after meeting the Olympic qualifying standard. Rivalbet link: https://app.rivalbet.com.au/signup/insiderunningpodcast Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

193: Stewy McSweyn breaks 3:30, Matt Clarke makes it after all Brad freezes in Canberra but still rolls smoothly for some 200s. Julian remembers just how cold Anglesea can get in Winter Brady skips Gold Coast and leads the Bats out at Cruden Farm. Matthew Clarke is selected to represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in the steeplechase after an open spot became available on roll down. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/matthew-clarke-is-going-to-the-olympics/ Peter Bol takes out the win in the 800m in Nancy, France 1:44.89. World Athletics Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/giles-beats-murphy-bol-wins-in-france/ Plenty of action happened at Monaco Diamond League, first with Catriona Bisset posting her second fastest ever 800m in 1:58.42 against a stacked field. Gen Gregson posts season's best Steeplechase 9:17, closing in on her national record ahead of Tokyo Olympics. Stewy McSweyn became the first Australian to run sub 3:30 for 1500m, chasing winner Timothy Cheruiyot the whole way to set the new National and Oceania record of 3:29.51. Jye Edwards also ran a strong performance to set a new personal best of 3:33.23 Monaco 2021 Diamond League Full Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/mcsweyn-breaks-330-but-cheruiyot-still-the-king-in-monaco/ Cruden Farm cross country 12k in Langwarrin, Victoria was dominated by Andy Buchanan for Bendigo Region and Karinna Fyfe of Glenhuntly. Athletics Vic Results Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HYpseC4eg4 Athletics Australia released a statement on Mel Panayiatou testing positive to prohibited substances. Link This week's listener question gets the boys to recall the most inspiring Olympic moments that they've seen over the years while Moose goes through his purchases of batteries and baby things. The Best of Hicham El Guerrouj - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nulJrt7i5I Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

192: Ed Trippas | Australian Olympic Team Announcement | Stewy McSweyn’s Dream Mile Brad leads a fartlek through Mulligans Flat following the cancellation of the Gold Coast Marathon. Julian returns home to Anglesea following the cancellation of the Gold Coast Marathon. Brady picks up some positive vibes following the cancellation of the Gold Coast Marathon. Australian Marathon Championships officially postponed with Athletics Australia announcing to “create a new opportunity for our distance athletes so they can still have the opportunity to compete for a title in a safe and secure environment”. Athletics Australia Press Release Matt Ramsden 13:23 for 5000m in Lucerne, Switzerland in a final attempt to qualify for the Olympics. He would go on to back up with a 3:34.08 in Heusden, Belgium. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ8FQZIHWtp/ https://www.worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7155952 Ed Trippas qualified for the Olympic Steeplechase just before the deadline, running 8:19.60 in Spain and moves up to the 3rd fastest steeplechase of all time. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/ed-trippas-runs-into-the-record-books-and-to-tokyo/?fbclid=IwAR29Ai1DJrM4JCZm0TXNFUIQ-M8Zon2u6YVPrpYvwwVxNbU5icM27QbA6dY Stewy McSweyn breaks the Australian Mile Record previously held by Craig Mottram, running 3:48.37 at the Oslo Dream Mile. Jye Edwards finished 3rd in 3:49.27 and also moved to 3rd on the all-time list. Catriona Bisset came 4th in the women’s 800m 1:59.30, Dave McNeill ran a personal best of 7:39.43 in the 3000m. Bislett Games Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/stewart-mcsweyn-breaks-craig-mottrams-australian-mile-record/ Genevieve Gregson is moving into form with a 9:23.24 steeplechase in the Stockholm Diamond League. Catriona Bisset continues her form with a 1:59.13 in the Women’s 800m, while Kenya’s Timothy Cheruiyot takes out the 1500m. Stockholm Diamond League Results Australian Olympic Distance Runners Announced Women 800m Catriona Bisset Morgan Mitchell 1500m Linden Hall Jessica Hull Georgia Griffith 3000m steeplechase Genevieve Gregson Amy Cashin Georgia Winkcup 5000m Jenny Blundell Izzy Batt-Doyle Rose Davies Marathon Sinead Diver Ellie Pashley Lisa Weightman Men 800m Peter Bol Jeff Riseley Charlie Hunter 1500m Stewy McSweyn Jye Edwards Oli Hoare 3000m steeplechase Ed Trippas Ben Buckingham 5000m Dave McNeill Morgan McDonald Patrick Tiernan 10000m Patrick Tiernan Marathon Brett Robinson Jack Rayner Liam Adams Athletics Australia https://www.athletics.com.au/news/biggest-australian-athletics-team-for-tokyo/ Listener Question asks what the best way to gauge your half marathon ability, Moose gets into preparing for, and goes Loose on the stagnating vaccine rollout and loss of perspective. Friend of the show, Matt Whitbread catches up with this week's interview, Ed Trippas, fresh off his clutch steeple qualifier and Olympic selection. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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 from the Shoe Geeks in their June episode. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

191: Charlie Hunter qualifies, Matt Clarke comes close Brad has a day off and paces Sinead through another workout. Julian’s stint in Noosa draws near its end as he picks up the mileage this week. Brady paces a mate through a 5K and gets to Gold Coast early. Charlie Hunter posted an 800m Olympic Qualifier of 1:44.35 at The McKenzie International Meet in Portland, USA. Charlie’s time now places him as the #2 All Time Australian behind Joseph Deng and sets him to be named in the Olympic team alongside Peter Bol & Jeff Riseley. McKenzie International Men's 800m Results https://www.instagram.com/p/CQeSBEanX_D/ https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/charlie-hunter-has-arrived/ Matt Clarke came close to the steeplechase qualifier once again, running 8:22.13 on the Gold Coast, shaving nearly half a second off his previous attempt to solidify his place as 4th fastest Australian, however not a certainty to be selected for Tokyo based on rankings. Clarke later in the week ran 8:35 in Adelaide, again paced by Max Stevens. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQkm2y9jLaX/ https://www.runnerstribe.com/len-johnson-articles/there-aint-no-sanity-clause/ Stewy McSweyn & Jessica Hull both officially nominate for the 1500m in Tokyo as their sole focus over the 5000m. Stewy McSweyn feature by Konrad Marshall, The Age Gold Coast Marathon preview the elite field as it stands and the boys make their predictions of who will take out the big race. Gold Coast Marathon preview featuring Milly Clark Listener Question of the week from Isobel asks how to deal with the mental anguish that comes from recovering from an injury; Moose tries to set the straight record straight on nutrition leading into a race week. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

190: Big Week in Running News Brad hosts the MTC ahead of the Gold Coast and paces Sinead through a workout Julian runs pain free and gets decked out for heat acclimation with Ellie. Brady returns from his Launceston trip and gets to work around the house. Matt Clarke runs 8:22.62 in the Steeplechase at the Festival of Athletics in Townsville, the 4th fastest Australian of all time just missing the Olympic Qualifier. Cara Fien-Ryan was also impressive running the 7th fastest steeplechase of all time in 9:36.35. Jarryd Clifford in his return 14:04.88 in the 5000m, setting a new Australian and Oceanian T12 record. Athletics Australia Weekly Wrap-Up https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/matthew-clarke-drops-an-822-steeple/?fbclid=IwAR0Oa9bGEhiByTf11VNvQBmHzUQLptA85ZbuSA17qaedGnvsYTyEIVM902s Shelby Houlihan, American record holder for 1500m and 5000m was handed a four year suspension from the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive to the banned substance nandrolone, and thus ineligible to qualify or compete in the Tokyo & 2024 Paris Olympic Games. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/shelby-houlihan-hit-with-four-year-ban-after-testing-positive-for-nandrolone/?fbclid=IwAR3sPCnfY7oNlZmnI394BKtZuiKKXajxxND4nmuLV1-4dfUvt4bCAdqsM4o Catriona Bisset lowered her 800m National Record to 1:58.09, also at the Janus Kusocinski Memorial Track Meet in Chorzow, Poland. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/new-national-800m-record-for-catriona-bisset/?fbclid=IwAR1osiwJ2x4JsJcNX3DoGy5HJXDXgNOO3LburIZZEhsjFlW39Khc4DGt7wA Jeff Risely finally gets his Olympic Qualifier, running 1:44.85 for 800m also at the track meet in Chorzow, Poland. World Athletics Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/jeff-riseley-books-his-ticket-to-tokyo/ 1500m Olympic favourite Timothy Cheriyot comes 4th in Kenyan Olympic Trials and thus not currently selected, though Lets Run Article Jude Thomas sets a new parkrun Australia record at Kedron, Queensland. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQSO1d4laaT/ Listener Question comes from within about how to balance speed work as an aging runner, while Moose on the Loose goes full out on the inconsistent bias of the American running media. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

189: Aussies Chasing Qualifiers Julian gives an update on his injury after spending a week recovering in Noosa. Brad braves the cold rain throughout the week before catching a cold off his kids. Brady gets down to Launceston and recaps his road 10K PB. Letesenbet Gidey breaks the 10,000m World Record in 29:01.03 at the Ethiopian Trials at Hengelo, Netherlands a mere 2 days after Sifan Hassan set the previous world record on the same track. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/gidey-breaks-world-10000m-record-in-hengelo/ World Athletics Report Florence Diamond League had Jakob Ingebrigsten run 12:48.45 for the 5000m European Record and an upset over Joshua Cheptegei who placed 6th. Sifan Hassan backed up after her 10000m world record with a 3:53.63 for 1500m, knocking off Faith Kipyegon. Diamond League Florence Results Diamond League Report Ben Buckingham posted a personal best of 8:24.39 in steeplechase in Turku, Finland on Continental Tour, taking Ed Trippas’ recent spot of 5th fastest Australian of all time. James Nipperess followed with 8:35.22 while Trippas posted an 8:40.44. https://www.runnerstribe.com/news/buckingham-clocks-824-steeple-moves-to-5th-on-all-time-list/ Peter Bol backs up by running 1:44.62 for the fastest 800m on Australian soil at Meet 2 of Oceania Invitational. https://twitter.com/AthsAust/status/1403582978513534979 Jenny Blundell wins the 5000m ahead of Caitlin Adams and Eloise Wellings, but falls short of an Olympic Qualifier in a time of 15:28.16 World Athletics Results Jeff Risely just narrowly missed the 800m Olympic qualifier again at the Meeting International de Nice, with 1:45.36. Morgan McDonald took out the 5000m in 13:13.67, also narrowly missing his respective Olympic Qualifier, Dave McNeill finishing 3rd in 13:14.19. Jye Edwards won the men's 1500m in 3:34.74 with teammate Rory Hunter just behind him in 3:36.82, along with Ryan Gregson in 3:44.72 Meeting International de Nice Results Charlie Hunter also just off the 800m OQ mark as he placed 3rd in the NCAA 800m Outdoors Final. NCAA Results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHpOmoWOXFs Launceston Running Festival Tom Do Canto wins half marathon 62:38 over Riley Cocks and Ben St Lawrence in foggy conditions, with Milly Clark winning the women’s half marathon. Ellie Pashley won the 10K over Leanne Pompeani and Ruby Smee, while Isaac Heyne took men’s honours over Dan Canala and Kieran Tall. Launceston Running Festival Results Listener Question of the week asks which one event at the Olympics are the boys fired up for and Moose comes up with a potential business idea. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

188: Australian Olympic Marathon Team Announcement Brad continues his athlete’s and own preparations for Gold Coast Marathon Julian’s still searching for answers for his achilles tendon and manages the mental strain. Brady goes through the week’s workouts and logistics of getting to Launceston. Sifan Hassan set the new Women's 10000m World Record in 29.06 at the FBK Games in Hengelo, Netherlands. Gen Gregson, Rose Davies and Izzi Batt-Doyle all had issues with the lap scoring to be off their best. Catriona Bisset also featured in the 800m running 2:01.85 for 5th place. World Athletics Results Ben St Lawrence & his Run Crew dominate the NSW XC Relays in North Ryde Common. NSW Athletics Report Jeff Risely returns with an amazing 800m performance, just off the Olympic Qualifying time over in Conegliano, Italy https://www.instagram.com/p/CPoYE0QnMCh/ https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/jeff-riseley-is-back/?fbclid=IwAR0SHUcvGNWnfvMXGMQKGWzpxyJqr_V6bz0pR-YHd3t0hhk6dbgPm-3lDqA Peter Bol posts 800m Olympic Qualifier of 1:44.88 at Oceania Invitational Series at Gold Coast https://twitter.com/pbol800/status/1401363664842551301 https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/peter-bol-posts-an-olympic-800m-qualifier/ Amy Cashin of Western Athletics clocks in an Olympic qualifier of 9:28.60 in the steeplechase at the Stumptown Twilight, Portland USA Stumptown Twilight Results European Cup featured Eilish McColgan taking out the event in an Olympic Qualifier, while it was a tough night for Mo Farah coming well short. Athletics Weekly Athletics Australia made the long awaited announcement of the Olympic Marathon teams. Women’s Team: Sinead Diver Ellie Pashley Lisa Weightman Men’s Team: Brett Robinson Jack Rayner Liam Adams Athletics Australia Press Release Listener Question from Brendan asks about how much of a rest period is needed after a big race before Moose Goes Loose on a commentators’s take on track etiquette at the elite level. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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

187: Izzi Batt Doyle & Rose Davies Brad keeps moving towards his pacing Gold Coast Marathon. Julian makes progress on his injuries in Noosa while pacing Ellie. Brady feels the knock-on effects of the recent Victorian restrictions. Izzi Batt-Doyle & Rose Davies both post 5000m Olympic qualifiers and personal bests at the Nijmegen World Athletics meet in the Netherlands. Izzi who clocked a 15:04.10 with Rose a 15:08.48, became the 6th & 8th fastest Australian 5000m runners respectively and joined the boys to recap the race and preview their upcoming 10000m race in Hengelo. Athletics Australia Report https://www.instagram.com/p/CPe23LbI9Pe/ https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/batt-doyle-rose-davies-ed-trippas-impress-overseas/?fbclid=IwAR20eFlQ0MN4pInTJbDGP4djHi8PYU26Alw6Yt-mZdVVRq-7tabxfwPnHXA Doha Diamond League Stewy McSweyn 3:31.57, just behind World Lead Timothy Cheruiyot. Fellow teammates Matt Ramsden & Ryan Gregson ran 3:40.89 & 3:42.93 respectively. Gen Gregson ran a Season Best in the 3000m Steeplechase of 9:35.27. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/doha-diamond-league-results-recap-cheruiyot-returns/ Doha Diamond League Results Jessical Hull runs 14:57.00 to take out the Portland Track Festival 5000m, just edging Andrea Seccafien of Canada. Ed Trippas of Bankstown posted the fastest Australian 3000m Steeplechase since 2012 with a time of 8:26.25, elevating him to 8th fastest Australian of All time. Pat Tiernan also featured in posting a 1500m Personal Best of 3:38.64 Portland Track Festival Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/jessica-hull-wins-the-portland-track-festival/ Charlie Hunter posts 1:47.65 in the 800m at the NCAA Outdoor Regionals. Results Launceston Elite Fields announced with stacked fields headlining the Half Marathon and 10K. Official Press Release Listener question of the week asks about threshold workouts and adapting elite workouts for the general punter before Brad and Brady prod Moose to get Loose about pedestrians ignoring common courtesy. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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 from the shoe geeks and hear from very special guest Jack Rayner. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ 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