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421: Jessica Stenson | Vic 5000m State Championship | NCAA XC Championship

421: Jessica Stenson | Vic 5000m State Championship | NCAA XC Championship
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Brad progresses in the rebuild.Julian unleashes on the sale season as he braces for the arrival of twins.Brady progresses as he combines cross training with more running.
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Jessica Stenson pops in to update us on her preparations for the upcoming Valencia Marathon, how pacing the Melbourne Marathon fell into plans and how she’s shaping up to take on the national record all while balancing the demands of family life.
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Callum Davies pops down from Queensland to win the Victorian 5000m Champs in 14:00.78, outlasting Yohanes Dagnaw who won the state championship and Liam Cashin, while Lucas Chis set the U18 record 14:06.76. Stephanie Kelly won the title in 16:38.45 ahead of Bianca Puglisi and Karen Blaney. Aths Vic Results Hub
 
Doris Lemngole for the University of Alabama went back-to-back in the NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, with North Carolina State the winning team. Australian Amy Bunnage placed 30th.Habtom Samuel for the University of New Mexico finally broke through to win the 10k cross country race to take out the title, while the winning team was Oklahoma State University. Results via Runners World US
Matt Smith and Josie Wilson won the Western Australia 10000m State Championship Results via World Athletics
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Whispers muses on the state of parkrun’s standing with local councils
Moose on the Loose finds his ick in Australian Athletics pandering to running at its most superficial.
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420: SA 5000m Championships | Vic Milers Club 3000m | Point To Pinnacle

420: SA 5000m Championships | Vic Milers Club 3000m | Point To Pinnacle 
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Brad remembers that he’s definitely a runner and not a cyclist.Julian puts in his big week during his conference in Melbourne.Brady works out the best weight and gets an appreciation for race directing Sweat Vs Steam.
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Elite Fields for World Cross Country Trials have been released ahead of the event to be held 28th November at Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra. Entry Lists
 
Alex Stitt takes out the South Australia 5000m State Championships in 13:58.26 ahead of Adrian Potter and Jacob Cocks. Kate Holland-Smith won the State Title in 16:44.52 ahead of Tiana Cetta and Emily Wass. Official Results
 
Tess Kirsop Cole won the Vic Milers 3000m in 9 Seth O’Donnell wins in a meet record of 7:55, after winning the B race earlier. Lucas Chis came second in the A race in 8:00.26, just ahead of Will Lewis in 8:00.73. Tess Kirsop-Cole won the A race in 9:33.80 ahead of Katherine Dowie in 9:35.41 and Sophie Hall in 9:45.96 .
Aths Vic Results Hub
 
Sam Clifford won the Point To Pinnacle in a course record, ascending to the top of kunyani from Sandy Point in 1:21:29 ahead of James Hansen and Leo Peterson. Danette Sheehan won in 1:41:25 ahead of Alice McGushin and Madeline Murray.Official Results
 
Josh Phillips ran 14:07 and Aynsley Van Graan ran 16:37 to post the fastest times of the day at the Gong 5000 on the Illawarra Criterium Track. Official Results
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Whispers addresses last week’s topic of professionals not posting to Strava, then 
Moose on the Loose muses on the rise of the professional runner youtube channels.
 
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Interview: Jess Hull (new 2025)

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Olympic silver medalist, World Championships bronze medalist, and World & Australian record holder Jess Hull chats with Moose about her season, future goals, training under her dad Simon, and her new partnership with Coros.
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419: NSW Milers Club & QLD 5000m Champs | World Athletics AOTY Nominations | Summer Base Training

419: NSW Milers Club & QLD 5000m Champs | World Athletics AOTY Nominations | Summer Base Training 
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Brad defends his interviewing style with Jess Hull.Julian recaps his week leading into the Run4Geelong 10K.Brady officially commences his back to running program.
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Obssa Youssouf and Kristen Cook each took out top honours in their respective 1500m races at the NSW Milers Club, while Kai Cullens and Georgia Winkcup each took out the 800mOfficial Results
 
Lachlan Moore and Libby Mantay take out the Queensland 5000m State Championships.Official Results
 
World Athletics publish their nominations for Athlete of the Year, with the winners to be announced 30th November 2025.World Athletics Press Release
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Moose goes on the Loose on the over-obsession of the minute detail and adults competing at kids' races, while Whispers leads to the whereabouts of professional athletes and raises the question whether they should publish all their training on Strava.
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Interview: Jimmy Whelan from Pro Cyclist to 61:37 Half Marathoner

 Run the Tan – Melbourne’s most iconic run around the Botanic Gardens. Join elite athletes, celebs and everyday runners on April 26 2026, supporting mental health. Registrations open Nov 25, but you can register your interest now at runthetan.net/interested for early access and exclusive updates. 
Crokes sits down with Jimmy Whelan, fresh off his big half-marathon PB in Valencia, to discuss his transition from professional cycling to running and his future goals. 
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418: New York City Marathon | Noosa Bolt | NSW 3000m State Championships

418: New York City Marathon | Noosa Bolt | NSW 3000m State Championships 
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Brad gets some answers about what’s going on with his calf.Julian gets caught out on a sunny, hilly long run.Brady gets set for his return to run. 
 
1970: Mindset of a Marathon Man via BBC Archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C53MfgyxDY&t=255s 
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Benson Kipruto held off Alex Mutiso by .2 of a second to win the New York City Marathon in 2:08:09, with Albert Korir in third. Hellen Obiri won her third NYC Marathon in 2:19:51 ahead of Sharon Lokedi and Sheila Chepkirui.Eliud Kipchoge announced his plans to launch the Eliud Kipchoge World Tour as an ambassador to the sport.Results
Maudie Skyring won the Noosa Bolt 5k in 16:05 to just hold off Georgie Grgec and Leanne Pompeani while Jude Thomas won in a similar fashion in 13:51 just ahead of Callum Davies, then followed by Matt Buckell.Official Results
Jaylah Hancock-Cameron won the NSW 3000m State Championships in 9:09.97, while Joshua Phillips defended his title to win in 8:03.08Results
 
Morgan McDonald announces his departure from On Athletic Clubhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DQXR3hLgavd/?hl=en&img_index=1 
 
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Moose goes on the Loose over the mood of his training partner while Crokes muses on the state of interclub. The Whispers notes how the winner of the Buenos Aires Marathon who was caught doping, was a prominent training partner of several high profile runners.
 
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417: Steve Moneghetti | Burnie Ten | Valencia Half Marathon

417: Burnie Ten | Valencia Half Marathon | Steve Moneghetti 
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Brad does more of the same with his calf still a concern.Julian preaches the importance of warm up and drills before racing.Brady gets back into an exercise routine.
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Steve Moneghetti joins in to briefly remember the good old days of training and marathons, why hills still pay the bills, distance running having its moment and why the Commonwealth Games still matters then chats about the growth of the Ballarat Marathon and why people should still get around it.
 
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Adam Goddard held off Ed Marks to take out the Australian Road Running Championship at the Burnie 10, winning in 28:36 with Brian Fay of Ireland in third. Leanne Pompeani went back to back in 31:46 to hold both the Australian Road Running and Marathon Championship in the same year, with Bronte Oates second and Holly Campbell third.Official Results
 
Yomif Kejelcha won the Valencia Half Marathon in a solo effort 58:02, while Andreas Almgren set an European Record of 58:41 in fourth place. Jimmy Whelan 1:01:40 the first Australian, Isaac Heyne in 1:02:13 . Agnes Jebet Ngetich won in a World Leading time of 1:03:08Official Results
 
Ruth Chepngetich has been formally banned for doping violations for three years.Official AIU Statement
 
NYC Marathon fields updated with the addition of Keninisa Bekele.Canadian Running Magazine
 
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Moose on the Loose loses his tolerance of low quality humour, then there’s Whispers about Strava dropping their Garmin lawsuit and the stories and evidence against Ruth Chepngetich.
 
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416: Ed Marks | Amsterdam Marathon | NSW 10000m Championships

416: Ed Marks | Amsterdam Marathon | NSW 10000m Championships
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Brad manages his calf by prioritising cross training over running.Julian rediscovers the fire for racing.Brady keeps his spirits up as Sweat Vs Steam gets closer.
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Ed Marks joins to chat to catch up where he’s been, why he had to take time off at National Cross Championships, lining up for National Road Championships Burnie 10.
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Geoffrey Kipchumba of Kenya won the Amsterdam Marathon in 2:03:30, with Joshua Cheptegei fifth in 2:04:52. Aynalem Desta of Ethiopia won in 2:17:37 ahead of compatriot Bertukan Welde.Official Results
World Majors candidate race Cape Town Marathon cancelled hours before start due to severe winds overnight.Official Press Release
Cicely Brown and Ed Goddard win 10000m Championships at The Crest, Bankstown.Results
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Moose goes on the Loose with parents burdened with travel and shoes not designed for running, while Brady goes loose on kids growing up too quick on bicarb and ultras. 
The Whispers talk about a rising star set for a sponsorship deal, more news around the Melbourne Marathon course and a little info on a Melbourne Half podium winner.
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415: Caitlin Adams | Melbourne Marathon | Chicago Marathon

415: Caitlin Adams | Melbourne Marathon | Chicago Marathon 
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Julian makes progress before hitting the streets of Melbourne.Brad takes a step back on the rebuild.Brady tries to get a special guest speaker for school camp.
 
Caitlin Adams pops in to chat about her victory in the Melbourne Marathon, chatting about how and when she decided to step up to the marathon distance, debriefing her race performance and the support she had with her on the day and throughout her training, before taking some time to address rumours at Team Tempo.
 
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Jack Rayner successfully defended his Melbourne Marathon crown, winning in a time of 2:15:01 ahead of Steve McKenna and Fraser Darcy. Caitlin Adams won in her debut marathon in 2:30:25, ahead of Sarah Klein and Milly Clark. Haftu Strintzos won the Half Marathon in 1:02:13, ahead of Zach Facioni and Toby Gualter of New Zealand. Izzy Batt-Doyle won the half marathon in a course record time of 1:08:55, with Georgia Grgec of New Zealand in second, and Sinead Diver in third.Adam Goddard won the 10k in 28:40 as did Ellie Pashley in 33:41 in her return to racing. Official Results
 
Jacob Kiplimo won the Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:02:23, after setting off at world record pace. Amos Kipruto and Alex Masai of Kenya rounded out the podium, while Conner Mantz set the US National Record by running 2:04:43, placing fourth. Hawi Feyesa Gejia won the Chicago Marathon in 2:14:57, ahead of Megerta Alemu and Magdalena Shauri of Tanzania, with first American Natosha Rogers sixth overall.Official Results Ed Eyestone calls for lifetime bans on doping violators via Let’s Run
Paul Eyane won the Perth Marathon in 2:24:23, with Kellen Waithira winning in 2:38:50. Tim Vincent won the half marathon in 1:05:18, as Rebecca Bolster won in 1:19:31. Official Results
 
Athlos NYC meet featured Faith Kipyegon and Keely Hodgkinson, while flexing on their athlete payment model. World Athletics Report
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Moose on the Loose gives various observations on the Melbourne Marathon, while the Whispers hears talks about expansion plans for the Melbourne Marathon Festival.
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414: Stewy McSweyn | World Para Athletic Champs | Melbourne Marathon preview

414: Stewy McSweyn | World Para Athletic Champs | Melbourne Marathon preview 
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Julian puts on the Vomero Premium and has Melbourne Marathon flashbacks.Brad makes his way back out to Mulligans Flat.Brady keeps his spirits up as he continues his time off
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Stewy McSweyn returns to the show courtesy of Nike to chat about his collection of running memorabilia and the difference between pacing Faith Kipyegon and Eliud Kipchoge before addressing where he’s been, reviewing his season this year and what needs to change. He chats about watching the World Champs for a change before lining up for Melbourne Half Marathon this weekend, before wrapping up with where he runs and doing speaking engagements and where he fits in amongst the future crop of talent.
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Jarryd Clifford took the bronze medal in the T13 1500m and fifth in the 5000m at the World Para Athletic World Championships in New Delhi, while Annabelle Colman also scored the Bronze Medal in the T20 1500m.Angus Hinkman took the bronze medal in the T38 1500m in 3:58.19, with Reece Langdon in fourth and Ben Eppelstun in twelfth.World Para Results
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The Whispers makes sense of Strava suing Garmin over intellectual property infringements with regards to heatmaps and segments.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbKyNJ2eo-kWhispers also try to make sense of 2:04 marathon runner Cornelius Kibet Kiplangat who was recently suspended for doping violations and his attempts to explain how it happened. AIU Decision on Cornelius Kibet KiplagatMozzart Sports ReportGrand Slam Track gets some debt relief with investors paying athletes half of what they are owed. Canadian Running Magazine
Moose goes on the Loose on wellness brands trying to cash in on the pursuit of running, before his heart warms up to the sight of runners putting in the work.
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The boys wrap up with a preview of the elite fields of Melbourne Marathon as well as Chicago Marathon.
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