Inside Running Podcast

Road to Ballarat Marathon 5 Featuring Steve McKenna from the One Running Pace Team

Road to Ballarat Marathon 5 Featuring Steve McKenna from the One Running Pace Team
 
Brought to you by Federation University and the Ballarat Marathon, the Road to Ballarat Marathon podcast series brings you participant stories and expert tips in the build up to the races on April 27th and 28th.
Catch up on the latest from Jason Rossi and Steve McKenna from the One Running Pace Team to go through all the pacer details.
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If you’re thinking about signing up … now’s the time to do it.Head to www.ballaratmarathon.com.au today.
Link Jason spoke about for accommodation here: https://fedstore.federation.edu.au/collections/events/products/ballarat-marathon-accommodation-2025

384: Nagoya Marathon | Box Hill Burn | NSW Milers Meet

384: Nagoya Marathon | Box Hill Burn  | NSW Milers Meet
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Brad is baffled by an unusual running accessory.Julian profiles what runners won’t return a greeting.Brady relives his pro-running career out at Bendigo. 
 
This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.
Leanne Pompeani sets a marathon debut record running 2:24:53 to place 8th at Nagoya Marathon in Japan, while Izzy Batt-Doyle runs 2:23:29 to place 6th for another World Championship qualifier.Japan Running NewsOfficial Results
 
Georgia Griffith sets a new 1000m National Record of 2:35.50 at the Box Hill Burn, while Peter Bol narrowly falls short of his own national record to run 2:16.29, just shy of Jeff Riseley’s record. Seth O’Donnell outran the pack to win the 5000m in 13:22.30 ahead of Liam Cashin and Aidan Veltan, while American invite Taylor Werner takes the 5000m in 15:44.41 ahead of Sarah Klein and Amy Robinson.AthsVic ResultsHub
 
Bendere Oboya and Abbey Caldwell both clock Indoor World Championships qualifiers, taking the tape in 1:59.27 and 1:59.72 respectively. Luke Boyes won the men’s 800m in 1:47.34.Results
 
Adrian Potter and Tianna Cetta take out the Open 5000m at the South Australian State Track and Field Championships.Official Results
 
Sam Tanner and Sam Ruthe fight to the line for a tied victory, both finishing in 3:44.31 in the New Zealand National Track and Field Championships 1500m finalAthletics Weekly
 
Marathon World Record holder Ruth Chepngetich places second in EDP Lisbon Half in 66:20, behind winner Tsigie Gebreselama of Ethiopia in 64:21.Results
 
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Moose on the Loose laments that the wrong part of Ballarat was chosen for state and national cross country championships, while Whispers lifts the lid on brands reaching out to micro-influencers.
 
This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.This week’s question asks whether there’s a limit to doing long runs over 32km across a marathon block.Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. 
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Interview: Jess Stenson fresh off her 2:22:56 at Tokyo Marathon

Jess Stenson joins Brady fresh off her 2:22:56 and 10th place finish at the Tokyo Marathon. 
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383: Tokyo Marathon | BU Last Chance Qualifier | Sydney Marathon Winner Banned

383: Tokyo Marathon | BU Last Chance Qualifier | Sydney Marathon Winner Banned 
 
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Brad adds a bit more progression to his training load.Julian comes back from ear surgery and works through his return to running program.Brady clocks a win out in Bendigo on his new training program.
 
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Jessica Stenson set out hard with the pack to run the third fastest all time Australian and South Australian State record in 2:22:56, finishing in 10th place.Sutume Asefa Kebede of Ethiopia went back-to-back winning in 2:16:29, while fellow countryman Tadese Tekele 2:03:23 won in his maiden world major victory, while Joshua Cheptegei came 9th in his second marathon in 2:05:59.Japan Running News
Oli Hoare sets a personal best in the mile of 3:50.77 at the BU Last Chance Qualifier behind teammate Yared Nuguse 3:47.22, while Jack Anstey ran 3:51.97 for fourth place.Other results included the indoor 5000m with Lauren Ryan running 15:05.68 for third place, likewise Ky Robinson narrowly missing the qualifier with 13:02.34 for 3rd place.Results
 
Sophie O’Sullivan and Callum Davies each won the 1500m at the Perth Track Classic. 
Results via World Athletics
Connor Latouf and Leah Simpson each take this year’s Queensland 3000m State Championship .Results
 
James Hansen took out the Hobart Run the Bridge in 29:44 ahead of Joel Tobin-White and Nick Earl-Jones. Milly Clark won the race in 35:25 ahead of Isabelle Warner and Gema Blackfield.Results
 
Brimin Kipkorir Misoi, winner of the 2024 Sydney Marathon charged by IAU for doping offenses.https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/sydney-marathon-champion-kipkorir-suspended-for-doping/https://www.instagram.com/sydney_marathon/p/DGeVVg9z8Kt/?img_index=4 
 
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Moose on the Loose the definition of extreme weather and people getting pedantic around pacing, while the Whispers wonders about pro runners missing in action.
 
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Road to Ballarat Marathon 4 Featuring Race Director, Adam McNicol & Mark vanHamond from Equality Support

Brought to you by Federation University and the Ballarat Marathon, the Road to Ballarat Marathon podcast series brings you participant stories and expert tips in the build up to the races on April 27th and 28th.
Catch up on the latest from Jason Rossi and Race Director, Adam McNicol as he joins to announce the elite fields amongst other things. The boys are also joined by Mark vanHamond from equality support at the end to hear how important the Ballarat Marathon is for the community.
Follow our man Jason on strava here: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22864007?oq=jas
If you’re thinking about signing up … now’s the time to do it.Head to www.ballaratmarathon.com.au today.

382: Jack Rayner Short Track 5000m NR | Albie Thomas Mile | Osaka & Seville Marathons

382: Jack Rayner Short Track 5000m NR | Albie Thomas Mile | Osaka & Seville Marathons 
 
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Brad completes his recovery from his achilles.Julian starts going through the backlog of his shoe rotation.Brady checks in on the king of Australian marathon running.
 
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Jack Rayner ran 12:59.43 5000m for the 5000m Short Track National Record at BU Terrier DMR Challenge, behind winners Teare and Hocker. Jude Thomas was also in the race to run a personal best of 13:09.36Results via World Athletics
 
Claudia Hollingsworth took out the Australian Mile Championship over Maudie Skyring and Jaylah Hanckock-Cameron in 4:36.53 over at the Albie Thomas Mile in Bankstown while Joshua Phillips took the title in 4:10.56 to hold off Max Shervington and Archie Ridgeway.Abby Caldwell took out the 800m in 2:01.86 while Daniel Williams backed up from Adelaide to win the 800m in 1:47.56
Results
 
Tara Palm returned to the Osaka Marathon to place 6th in 2:34:15 out in freezing conditions.Japan Running News
 
Liam Boudin clocks a new personal best of 2:10:26 at the Seville Marathon in Spain, which was won by Olympic Champion Selemon Barega in a 2:05:15 debut.Results
 
Lucas Chis edged Jarryd Clifford to win the 1500m final in 3:59.99 at the Victorian State Track & Field Champs, Janae Mackrell won the state title in 4:32.95 over Claire SolomonAthsVic ResultsHub
 
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Whispers and Moose on the Loose scrape for topics while eventually discussing American accents on Australians and how it takes gossip to earn national attention.
 
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381: Adelaide Invitational | More World & National Records Fall | Port Fairy Marathon

381: Adelaide Invitational | More World & National Records Fall | Port Fairy Marathon
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Brad’s achilles continues to improve as he builds the volume back up.Julian recharges his battery out at Port Fairy.Brady dreads the solo long run as he begins the marathon training block.
 
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Indoor Mile World Record 3:45.14 in Lieven France, 5 days after Yared Nuguse broke the record at the Millrose Games in New York. Ingebrigtsen also took the 1500m Indoor World Record en route, splitting 3:29.63. Australian Jack Anstey was also in the race, running 3:55.67.World Athletics Results
 
Grant Fisher set another Indoor World Record, this time running 12:44.09 in the 5000m at the Boston University Valentine Invitational.Linden Hall ran a National Record of 14:58.43 to become the first Australian first woman to run 5000m under 15 minutes indoors, while Lauren Ryan won the 3000m in 8:41.80.World Athletics Results
 
Cara Feain-Ryan opened up the Adelaide Invitational winning the 3000m Steeplechase in 9:33 ahead of Miu Saitou of Japan and Katherine Dowie, while Ed Trippas won the men’s race in 8:49.56 ahead of Liam Cashin and Jack Bruce.Peter Bol opened his season taking out the 800m in 1:46.40 holding off Daniel Williams and Jack Lunn, while Abby Caldwell won in 2:01.84 ahead of Sarah Billings and Bendere Oboya.James Hansen won the 5000m in 13:40.89 in a tight race ahead of Sam Clifford and Josh Phillips, while Natalie Rule won ahead of Amy Robinson and Georgia Hansen in 15:21.94Adelaide Invitational Results
 
Jude Thomas 3:51.19 Invite Indoor Mile Husky Classic, coming second behind Nico Young for Northern Arizona. Jack Rayner competed in the 3000m, running 7:42.57.Results
 
Jacob Kiplimo won the Barcelona Half in a significant World Record time of 56:42, well clear of runner-up Geoffrey Kamworor. Joyceline Jepkosgei won the women’s race in 1:04:13.Yomif Kejelcha the previous world record holder in the half marathon meanwhile won the Castellon 10k in the second fastest ever road 10k time of 26:31.World Athletics Article
 
The Port Fairy Marathon was won by Reece Edwards in a course record time of 2:17:35, while Marnie Ponton won in 2:50:28. IRP Alumni Toby Menday and Rachel McGuinness were the winners of the Port Fairy Half Marathon.Official Results 
 
Ballarat locked in as the venue for the National Cross Country Championship venue for the next three editions starting with this year on August 2025Australian Athletics Press Release
 
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Moose on the Loose questions the novelty and sanity of running a marathon severely under-prepared.
 
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Shoe Geeks: Februrary 2025

Catch up on the latest in running shoe chat with the February edition of Shoe Geeks with Moose, Nitta and TDC. 
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Road to Ballarat Marathon 3 Featuring Dean Menzies

Brought to you by Federation University and the Ballarat Marathon, the Road to Ballarat Marathon podcast series brings you participant stories and expert tips in the build up to the races on April 27th and 28th.
This week Crokes is joined by Dean Menzies and Jason Rossi.
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If you’re thinking about signing up … now’s the time to do it.Head to www.ballaratmarathon.com.au today.

380: Haftu Strintzos | National & World Records at Millrose Games | Vic Milers & NSW 5000m Champs

380: Haftu Strintzos | National & World Records at Millrose Games | Vic Milers & NSW 5000m Champs
 
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Brad's back to school and unfortunately for his achilles, back in shoes.Julian returns and is beaming over his athlete Caden's performance at Nobeoka.Brady’s up late with the dogs keeping him awake as he builds the mileage back up.
 
Haftu Strintzos pops in to chat about his recent 60:36 in Marugame Half Marathon as well as his other performances over the summer, his new coaching arrangement under Adam Didyk and leaves a teaser for a big race announcement for the near future.
 
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Amy Robinson took out the Victorian Mile Championship at Aberfeldie in dominating fashion, in a meet record time of 4:30.20 ahead of Georgia Hansen and Jessica Coyne. Lucas Chis held on to take out the Victorian Mile title in 4:03.35 against Charles Barrett and Andre Waring.Jack Lunn took out the Men’s 800m in 1:48.69, while Shanie Landen won the Women’s 800m in 2:11.90AthsVic ResultsHub
 
NSW 5000m State Championships  were won by Luke Hince in 14:11.72 and Izzy Thornton-Bott in 16:12.74.Athletics NSW Results
 
Logan Janetzki and Katherine Dowie take out line honours at the Bendigo 5k Frenzy.
AthsVic ResultsHub
 
Cam Myers runs 3:47.48 National Record in the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games, behind winner Yared Nuguse who set the Indoor World Mile in 3:46.63 and Hobbs Kessler who both went under the previous mark.Georgia Bell of Great Britain won the Wanamaker Mile in 4:23.35, with Linden Hall running 4:24.58 for the #2 all time Australian Indoor Mile.Ky Robinson broke the 3000m Short Track Record in 7:30.38, taking Cam Myers' record from a week ago. Grant Fisher won and set a new Indoor 3000m World Record in 7:22.91 Cole Hocker. Oli Hoare and Stewy McSweyn also competed, finishing in 7:45.42 and 7:45.46 respectively.Jessica Hull ran the 3000m in 8:30.91 for Indoor Worlds Qualifier with Whittni Morgan winning in 8:28.03World Athletics Results
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Moose on the Loose makes the point that long runs aren’t exclusive to marathon training blocks, then Talking Points include shoe launches in hot air balloons, the inclusion of the mile at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games at the expense of the marathon as well as the shonkiness of the Strava newsfeed algorithm.
 
This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week listener Sarah asks about dealing with injuries with respect to load management and marathon training.Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on fuelling and hydration products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. 
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