Inside Running Podcast

448: Launceston Running Festival | Rabat Diamond League | Bendigo XCR

448: Launceston Running Festival | Rabat Diamond League | Bendigo XCR
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Brad maintains the achilles as he looks to the horizon for racing.Julian embraces the challenges of parenting.
Brady hits Pub to Pub through Barmah Forest.
 
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Sarah Billings ran the #2 fastest Australian 800m in 1:57.61 at the Rabat Diamond League to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. Soufiane El Bakkali set a World Lead of 7:57.25 in front of a home crowd while Yared Nuguse held off World Champion Isaac Nader to win the 1500m in 3:30.35Diamond League Results
 
Haftu Strintzos set the Australian Half Marathon all-comers record for the win at Launceston Running Festival in 60:48 ahead of Brett Robinson and Jinya Ozaki from Japan. Izzi Batt-Doyle 68:46 Gen Gregson and Yumi Yoshikawa.Caitlin Scott (nee Adams) won the 10k race in 31:38 ahead of Georgia Grgec and Ruby Smee, while Ed Marks ran solo to win in a course record 27:57 ahead of Sam Clifford and Jack Rayner.Official Results
 
Logan Janetzki won the St Annes Bendigo 8k XC race in the XCR Series ahead of Andy Buchanan and Will Lovett. Sandringham were the winning Premier Division team ahead of Bendigo and Western Athletics.Georgia Hansen won the race in 28:55 over Katherine Dowie and Amy Cashin, with Sandringham winning the Premier Division ahead of Box Hill and Melbourne University.AthsVic Results Hub
 
In Karlsruhe, Germany, Cam Myers ran the #3 all-time 800m in 1:44.05, while Jaylah Hancock-Cameron ran 2:02.55 in the 800m and Jye Edwards 3:34.95 in the 1500m.Results via World Athletics
 
Jimmy Whelan ran a 28:26 at the Manchester 10k placing seventh, with Selemon Barega winning in 27:37.Results
 
2027 World Championships Qualification Standards releasedWorld Athletics Press Release
 
Moose On the Loose shout outs an employee stands up to a would-be robber and unloads on a co-host’s gem of wisdom.
 
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447: Xiamen Diamond League | LA Track Fest | Cape Town Marathon

447: Xiamen Diamond League | LA Track Fest | Cape Town Marathon 
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Brad carefully manages his body post race.Julian needs his legs strengthened.
Brady watches some milestone footy and tries to hang with the boys in Bendigo. 
 
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Abbey Caldwell won the 1500m in 3:57.26 at the Xiamen Diamond League, running down Birke Haylom of Ethiopia ahead of Jess Hull in 3:58.97, with Linden Hall, Sarah Billings and Claudia Hollingsworth.Seth O’Donnell posted a 13:18.68 in the 5000m won by Addisu Yihune, while Cara Feain-Ryan ran 9:29.10 in the Steeplechase. Diamond League Results
 
At the LA Track Fest Lauren Ryan came second in 14:53.77 behind Parker Valby in the 5000m, while Maudie Skyring ran 15:03.81Jackson Sharp came third in the 5000m in 13:05.22 behind Habtom Samuel setting a NCAA record of 12:57.22. Morgan McDonald ran 13:11.10.Ed Trippas ran 8:35.63 in the 3000m Steeplechase while Peyton Craig won the 800m B race in 1:44.66.
Results via World Athletics
 
Alex Harvey won the Noosa Marathon in 2:23:32, while Sophie Haughton won in 2:55:27. Tim Vincent won the half marathon in 1:05:20, Arleah Tippins won in 1:16:04.Official Results
 
Cape Town Marathon Mohamad Esa in course record of 2:04:55, while Dera Dida Yami also won in a course record in 2:23:18. Eliud Kipchoge in his world tour launch ran 2:13:29Official Results
 
Jaylah Hancock-Cameron ran 2:00.56 in the 800m at Brussels, Belgium.Results via World Athletics
 
Jimmy Whelan ran 13:47 in a 5k Road Race in Berlin.Results via World Athletics
 
Whispers holds off from  leaking names for upcoming marathons, then Moose goes on the Loose on an event erasing competing sponsor brands, then questions the ability to multitask during a race and the concept of performative running.
 
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Interview: Evan Jager

The biggest buzz at the London Marathon this year wasn’t just the racing, it was around Nomio. It’s a performance shot used by athletes like Cole Hocker and Conner Mantz. Nomio is used before their key sessions and races, whether it’s breaking the American Marathon record or getting WC gold in Tokyo. If you want to check it out yourself, it’s at drinknomio.com and if you’re in Australia or New Zealand, you can find it at Aid Station, and over at The Running Company.
This weekend's interview on the Inside Running Podcast, Brad Croker sits down with Olympic silver medallist Evan Jager for an in-depth conversation on one of the most unique careers in distance running.
Evan Jager is one of America’s most accomplished distance runners, best known for his dominance in the 3000m steeplechase. An Olympic silver medallist at the Rio 2016 Games, Jager broke a 28-year-old American record in the event and became a consistent force on the global stage, regularly competing against the world’s best.
Coached for much of his career by Jerry Schumacher as part of the Bowerman Track Club, Jager has also claimed multiple U.S. national titles and represented the United States at several World Championships and Olympic Games. Known for his smooth hurdling technique and tactical racing, he remains one of the most respected steeplechasers of his generation.
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446: Shanghai Diamond League | Sydney 10 | Jells Park Relays

446: Shanghai Diamond League | Sydney 10 | Jells Park Relays
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Brad recaps his race execution at Sydney 10.Julian enjoys a weekend at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Brady splits his double run day with parenting duties.
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Abbey Caldwell set the #2 all-time 1500m time of 3:56.12 at the Shanghai Diamond League, leading a total of 5 Aussies under the 4-minute mark.Faith Kipyegon won the 5000m in 14:24.14, with Rose Davies in 14:53.28 and Maudie Skyring in 15:10.82. In the Men’s 3000m Seth O’Donnell clocked the #2 outdoors in 7:29.49 with Mohamad Abdilaahi of Germany setting a national record of 7:25.77.Luke Boyes lead for much of the 800m to finish fourth in 1:44.16 close behind winner Mark English.Cara Feain-Ryan set a new personal best of 9:21.35 in the 3000m steeplechase.Diamond League Results
 
Luke Hince won the Sydney 10 in 29:10 ahead of Ed Goddard and Jordan Skelly. Kate Spencer won in 33:26 ahead of Dannette Sheehan and Nichola Sheridan.Official Results
 
Sandringham won the Men’s Premier Division Jells Park XCR Relays winning over Western Athletics and Bendigo, with Andy Buchanan setting the fastest 6.2km leg of the day in 17:16. Sandringham also won the Women’s Premier Division ahead of Box Hill and Western Athletics, with Madison King for Glenhuntly posting the fastest leg in 20:43.Aths Vic Results Hub
 
Dion Finochiarro won the 44km Great Ocean Road Marathon in 2:32:44, with Toby Menday second and Bradon Suter third. Meriem Daoui set a course record of 2:57:10 ahead of Lauren Marino and Haruki Ogasawara. Ben Chamberlain won the 23km Half Marathon in 1:13:04 Forest Robinson and Ben Stevens. Frances Arnott won in 1:26:44 ahead of Amanda Wilson and Jemima Wilson.Andre Waring added another victory in the 14km running 41:44, while Simone McInnes won 47:33.
Results
 
Whispers nitpicks race tracking apps and inaccurate splits, as Moose On the Loose tries to make sense of a recent Satisfy brand activation.
 
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Interview: Conner Mantz

The biggest buzz at the London Marathon this year wasn’t just the racing, it was around Nomio. It’s a performance shot used by athletes like Cole Hocker and Conner Mantz. Nomio is used before their key sessions and races, whether it’s breaking the American Marathon record or getting WC gold in Tokyo. If you want to check it out yourself, it’s at drinknomio.com and if you’re in Australia or New Zealand, you can find it at Aid Station, and over at The Running Company.
This weekend on the Inside Running Podcast, Moose sits down with American marathon and half marathon record holder Conner Mantz.
Mantz made history at the 2025 Chicago Marathon, running 2:04:43 to become the fastest American marathoner ever. Before turning to the roads, he won back-to-back NCAA Cross Country titles at BYU and represented the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Coached by Ed Eyestone and competing for Nike, Mantz has become the dominant force in American men's marathoning.
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445: Lakeside:5 | Shanghai Diamond League Preview | Staying Motivated

445: Lakeside:5 | Shanghai Diamond League Preview | Staying Motivated 
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Brad goes into his preparations for Sydney 10 against the Canberra cold.Julian gets around through some pretty gruelling weather.
Brady breaks out the gloves for the first time of the season.
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XCR26 Lakeside:5 was taken out by Ed Marks in 13:37 for Glenhuntly, ahead of Bendigo duo Matt Buckell and Andy Buchanan. Sandringham were the winning team of the Premier Division.Donve Viljoen won the race in 16:07 ahead of Box Hill teammate Stella Radford and Katherine Dowie of Ballarat. Box Hill were the winning team of the Premier Division.Aths Vic Results Hub
 
The IOC confirms cross country will not be added to the 2030 Winter Olympics programme.Canadian Running Magazine 
 
Big Australian names set for a rematch at the Shanghai Diamond League.Diamond League Women’s Field Preview 
 
Jaylah Hancock-Cameron took out the 800m in 2:01.85 at the Kinami MIchitaka Memorial Athletics Meet in Japan.Results via World Athletics
Moose On the Loose what constitutes “leaving time on the table” and when tactics should give way to etiquette.
 
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Ellie Pashley on Winning the Ballarat Marathon

This audio is taken from the latest episode of Road to Somewhere featuring Ellie Pashley, Leanne Pompeani and Nick Earl. In this part of the episode Ellie Pashley recaps winning the Ballarat Marathon. 
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The biggest buzz at the London Marathon this year wasn’t just the racing, it was around Nomio. It’s a performance shot used by athletes like Cole Hocker and Conner Mantz. Nomio is used before their key sessions and races, whether it’s breaking the American Marathon record or getting WC gold in Tokyo. If you want to check it out yourself, it’s at drinknomio.com and if you’re in Australia or New Zealand, you can find it at Aid Station, and over at The Running Company.
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444: Sydney Half | Adelaide Marathon | The Ideal Warm Up

444: Sydney Half | Adelaide Marathon | The Ideal Warm Up 
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Brad pushes the lactate while keeping the volume under wraps.Julian talks about his London experience with Puma and pitches a sponsorship concept.
Brady gets back into running, then ponders the balance of parenting and coaching. 
 
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Ed Goddard won the Sydney Half Marathon for a fourth consecutive year in 1:06:25 ahead of James Nipperess and Drew Fryer. Abigail Nordberg won the race in 1:16:26 ahead of Ruby Madden and Bethany Garland. Results
Fraser Darcy won the Adelaide Marathon in 2:29:17, amid some controversy amongst course direction. Rounding out the podium was Will Newton and Nicholas CallananLeanne Szeto won in 2:45:13 ahead of Jane Fardell and Monique Hollick.Christopher Deegan won the Half Marathon in 1:07:37 ahead of Adrian Potter and Max Stevens, while Tara Palm 1:18:03 ahead of Flora Johnson and See Chan.Matt Smith won the 10k as did Kate Holland-Smith. Results
Whispers chat about how well connected you need to get a foot in for an exclusive shoe release.
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Interview: Seth O'Donnell

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Seth O'Donnell is back on the podcast to chat all things running with Brady. They kick things off chatting about the recent marathon records and Seth's current state of training and how he is managing it with work. 
Throughout the ep they discuss social media, coaching, areas for improvement, music and much more. 
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Interview: Alfie Manthorpe

The biggest buzz at the London Marathon this year wasn’t just the racing, it was around Nomio. It’s a performance shot used by athletes like Cole Hocker and Conner Mantz. Nomio is used before their key sessions and races, whether it’s breaking the American Marathon record or getting WC gold in Tokyo. If you want to check it out yourself, it’s at drinknomio.com and if you’re in Australia or New Zealand, you can find it at Aid Station, and over at The Running Company.
Alfie Manthorpe is this weekend’s guest interview, thanks to Nomio.
Aflie made his marathon debut just last weekend at the London Marathon and ran 2.11. He is an internet sensation and someone on the rise. He also holds PBs of 13.39 over 5km, 27.38 over 10km and 61:26 over the half-marathon. In this chat, he reflects on his London Marathon performance, reacts to being in the same race as the first 1.59 marathon, and unpacks his training leading up to the race, and covers a range of distance running topics. 
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