Inside Running Podcast
A weekly podcast by 3 fast runners, for all runners. Brady Threlfall (2.19 marathon), Julian Spence (2.14 marathon) and Bradley Croker (2.17 Marathon) talk distance running news, training, review running gear, check in with guests and cover races in a relaxed format. http://bit.do/IRPDONATE
Episodes

Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
258: Reece Edwards | Pat Tiernan’s 2:11 debut at Chicago Marathon
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Brad comes across the first two snakes of the season.Julian gains a real insight of how Little Athletics compares to senior athletics.Brady recovers off Melbourne Marathon to win another Sweat Vs Steam.
Reece Edwards, 3rd placegetter in the Melbourne Marathon in 2:14:41 and National Marathon Champion joins the boys to talk about how he’s recovering from multiple marathons to the lead up to the Ultra Trail Australia 100k. Reece recaps his performance at Melbourne and how he rates it in context to his build up, what impact racing the Sydney Marathon had and dabbling ultras. Reece shares how the Melbourne running scene compares and how his recruitment into the St Stephens Harriers came about before rounding out with his background in endurance.
Pat Tiernan ran 2:11:02 on debut at the Chicago Marathon placing 16th overall. Pat’s time was the second fastest Australian debut of all time behind Jeff Hunt. Ruth Chepng’etich ran the second fastest marathon of all time in 2:14:18, 14 seconds behind Brigid Kosgei’s 2019 World Record at Chicago. Em Sisson broke the American Women’s Record for 2:18:29 while Conner Mantz ran the second fastest American debut in 2:08:16. Benson Kipruto won outright in 2:04:24.https://www.instagram.com/p/CjjJS53vllM/ Official Chicago Marathon Resultshttps://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/sisson-breaks-american-record-at-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon/
CJ Albertson of the US set a new 50k World Record, running 2:38:43 at the Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run in San Francisco.World Athletics Report
This past week marks the fortieth anniversary of Rob De Castella winning the 1982 Brisbane Comm Games Marathon.https://www.instagram.com/p/CjbQv_IPSlg/
NSW State 10000m Titles won by Drew Fryer and Imogen Gribble in the pouring rain at the Treloar Shield.Athletics NSW ReportResults
Queensland State 10000m titles won by Gus Gannon and Caitlin McQuicklen-Bell at the Benita Willis Shield.Results
The boys put the Asics Gel-Kayano Lite 3 through its paces, talking specs, how they’ve been running in the shoes and where it fits in the rotation.Listener Question asks about getting the most out of treadmill running and Moose goes Loose on the media blow-up around a 2k time trial.
Catch up in the latest shoe news with Nitta, Moose and TDC as they discuss their last month of running shoes.
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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
257: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2022 |Brett Robinson’s sub 2:10 London Marathon | Live with Matt Clarke
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Brad bumps into Rory Hunter and Josh Johnson out on the long run at Mulligans. Julian has a very quiet night in before pacing the 2:30 group at Melbourne Marathon.Brady sets some boys up for 2:20 before driving the 2:30 pace at the Melbourne Marathon.Timothy Rohnoh wins the Nike Melbourne Marathon in 2:09:12, setting a course record and the first sub 2:10 in the event’s history. Reece Edwards was first Australian home in 2:14:41, taking third overall. Beatrice Cheptoo won the marathon in 2:27:58, just in front of Izzi Batt-Doyle who ran the fastest debut by an Australian in 2:28:10.
Half Marathon won by Jack Rayner ahead of Matt Clare, and Jess Stenson ahead of Rose Davies. The 10K was won by Caitlin Adams and Dale Carrol.Full Nike Melbourne Marathon Resultshttps://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/winners-2022-nike-melbourne-marathon-festival/
Brett Robinson runs 2:09:52 to take 8th place in the London Marathon, becoming the 6th fastest all time and the 6th to go under 2:10. Ed Goddard was unfortunately unable to finish, while previous guest Krishna Stanton set a new age group record for W55-59 running 2:48:06. Amos Kipruto won outright in 2:04:39 while Kenenisa Bekele 2:05:53 in 5th for the Masters record. Yalemzerf Yehaulaw of Ethiopia won in 2:17:26 after stumbling in a fall earlier.Official London Marathon Resultshttps://www.instagram.com/p/CjOXZMGrac2/ Recorded live at Concrete Boots on Sunday afternoon, Brady and Julian are joined Matt Clarke, Steeplechaser in the 2020 Olympics who ran 1:03:26 to come second place in the Melbourne Half Marathon, to chat about his motivation for getting into the longer distances, recapping his battle against eventual winner Jack Rayner, staying with steeplechase for now and how moving to Adelaide from Melbourne improved running culture between the two
Moose and Brady then recap their morning, as well as the impact of the congestion caused by the marathon and half marathon merging together. The boys then wrap up answering some listener questions about recovery, balancing high mileage and reloading for the next race.
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Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
This week’s episode of the Inside Running podcast is proudly sponsored by ASICS. Featuring FLYTEFORM™ cushioning for faster transitions and features more recycled content, the all-new GEL-KAYANO™ LITE 3 provides you with your most supportive, comfortable run yet.Visit www.asics.com.au to grab your pair today.
Catch up in the latest shoe news with Nitta, Moose and TDC as they discuss their last month of running shoes.
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
256: Berlin Marathon | Kane Cornes | NMMF Preview
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Brad makes a case for acting in self-defence after getting swooped at Mulligans. Julian talks up the importance of strength training while lamenting the lack of volume. Brady’s on school holidays and helps set Archie up for the upcoming Valencia Half.
Berlin Marathon Eliud Kipchoge set a new World Record of 2:01:09, breaking his previous world record by over half a minute, splitting halfway in 59:51. Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia ran the 3rd fastest time in history, 2:15:37 to break her previous personal best by 19 minutes.
Lisa Weightman ran the third all-time fastest Australian marathon in 2:24:00.Official Berlin Marathon Resultshttps://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/eliud-kipchoge-runs-world-record-in-berlin-tigist-assefa-sets-sensational-course-record/?fbclid=IwAR1RwaYvUnoxmZZLMtybIli7P_L2lZCiuhc08s2xFM5HUga0pJY8hm8sZQE
Kane Cornes, 2:34 marathoner, former Port Adelaide football player and commentator just finished his ultra-journey from Adelaide to Melbourne for MyRoom Children’s Cancer Charity raising over $362,000 and chats with the boys about the run, how he paced the journey, dealing with the mental aspect and highway traffic. Kane also chats about his future plans to lower his marathon best under 2:30, the impact the run has on the footy world, discussing other cross-country ultra runs and whether he took inspiration from Moose on the Loose.You can still donate to Kane’s Run here.https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci1Y4DHpOex/
Listener Question of the week asks the boys about knowing when to push through fatigue in a longer workout, when it gets difficult or when an injury nears.Moose on the Loose goes off on the cliched excuse of when isn’t “your day” when you’ve had the best of conditions on the day.
With the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival on this coming Sunday 2nd October, the boys hosted a livestream which featured several question and answer sessions.Izzi Batt-Doyle making her marathon debut coming off Commonwealth Games earlier, explaining why she chosen to move up to the marathon now.Competition Director Tim Crosbie gives a preview of the elite fields in the Melbourne Marathon and Melbourne Half Marathon and Ben Toomey from Maurten joins to talk about the gels available on the course for runners.
Then the boys round out the episode with closing words of wisdom before taking to the streets.
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Rerelease : Advanced Accredited Advanced Accredited Sports Dietitians - Steph Gaskell and Alan McCubbin.
Get all your marathon fueling and carb load prep sorted by relistening to these two eps where Steph and Alan featured back in ep 108 & 213.
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Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
255: Sydney Running Festival | City-Bay Fun Run | Tan Relays
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Brad makes a recovery from the previous week and mounts another comeback.Julian chases down Brady with Geelong in the Tan Relays.Brady and the Bats sweep the Tan Relays and Premierships before the late train ride home.
Sydney Marathon Australian Marathon Championships, Reece Edwards in 2:17, James Nipperess and Aidan Hobbs. Regina Wright in 2:47, Heidi Griffiths and Adrienne Dickson Outright winner Moses Kibet ran 2:07:09 the fastest time ever in Australia, while Tigist Girma Getachew of Ethiopia was first female in 2:25:09.Sinead Diver won the Half Marathon in a course record time of 1:13:09, while Nishizawa Yuma from Japan was the winner of the men’s race.Ed Goddard and Aynslee Van Graan were the winners for the 10K Harbour Bridge Run.The boys discuss the potential the event needs to fulfil for WMM status.
Full Sydney Running Festival Resultshttps://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/fastest-marathon-run-in-australia-at-blackmores-sydney-marathon/
The City-Bay Fun Run in Adelaide was won by Jack Rayner, just edging Max Clarke and Liam Adams. Jess Stenson also won the event ahead of Caitlin Adams and Georgia Hansen. In the half marathon event Izzi Batt-Doyle took the win, as did Mumo Mutua.City-Bay Results
Tan Relays concluded the XCR Season with Men’s Premier Division won by Bendigo Region who also took out the Premiership. Geelong Region and Box Hill filled the podium spots. Glenhuntly took the win in the Relays as well as the Premiership, with Box Hill coming second ahead of South Melbourne in the relays.Fastest laps of the day were run by Seth O’Donnell for Mentone in 10:41, and Linden Hall for Essendon in 12:26.Aths Vic ResultsHubhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y232WWP-XDk
Lithuanian ultrarunner Aleksandr Sorokin sets a new 24 Hour World Record, running 319.6km.iRunFar Report
In this weeks Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival segment, Brady catches up with Brodie Harper, TV Personality, Sports Nutritionist and 180 Nutrition Good Sport 5km Run event ambassador to chat about what the event means to her and some general fuelling tips
Listener Question of the week asks about the impact of supershoes on the average punter has on running a marathon, and whether there are better investments to be made. Moose goes a little on the loose on people who turn up to marathons without giving the proper commitment.
The boys round out the episode with some last-minute training tips for the Melbourne Marathon advising to hold your nerve and sort out nutrition during the taper period.
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Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
254: Zurich Diamond League
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Brad’s illness progresses from last week into a case of pneumonia. Julian pushes Pia along as his knee is further on the mend.Brady has a down week before starting the Road to Valencia.
The Zurich Diamond League Final saw a hotly contested Men’s 1500m, with Oli Hoare 3rd in 3:30.59 behind Jakob Ingebrigsten and Timothy Cheriuyot, with Stewy Mcsweyn 5th in 3:31.45. Zurich Diamond League Results
Brett Robinson 5th in a time of 62:06 at the Great North Run half marathon in Newcastle, UK.Official Great North Run Elite Men’s Results
Linden Hall takes out the mile in the second fastest time ever in 4:21.10 in Zagreb, Croatia while Morgan McDonald runs 7:39:05 in the 3000m for 3rdAthletics Australia Write-UpWorld Athletics Resultshttps://www.instagram.com/p/CiZpXSHoKcd/
As the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival draws near, the boys give their advice on entering the final stages of training where you start to trim volume and adjust workouts in the final, and mental strategies to deal with factors such as adverse weather, chafing and gear.
Listener Question what they would tell their younger selves if they could, then Moose goes Loose on brands marketing departments misporioritising influencers over legitimate and professional runners.
The boys close out with previews of the Sydney Marathon Elite Field, the Road Championships at the City-Bay Fun Run in Adelaide and the closer to the XCR Season, the Tan Relays.Official Sydney Marathon Elite Field Preview
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Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
253: Hugh Van Cuylenberg | Brussels Diamond League, State Half Mara Champs
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Brad sickness goes through the Croker household.Julian comes up with some additional social features for Strava.Brady catches the Magpies and Cats then recaps his race at Burnley Half.
Stewy McSweyn became the second Australian to run under 13 minutes for 5000m, clocking 12:56.50 at the Brussels Diamond League, just missing Craig Mottram’s national record by .74 of a second.In the Women’s 1500m Georgia Griffith ran 4:02.96 with Jessica Hull posting 4:07.20 while Brett Robinson withdrew during the One Hour run on the track.Brussels Diamond League Resultshttps://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/53940/
Burnley Half Marathon won by Seth O’Donnell for Mentone over Tony Menday and Abere Belay, a week after taking the National Cross Country Title. Melissa Duncan for Box Hill took the win in her half marathon debut, over Rachel McGuinness and Kate Mason.For Men’s Premier Division, Geelong took their first win of the season ahead of Melbourne University and Box Hill, while Women’s Premier Division was won by Glenhuntly ahead of South Melbourne & Box Hill.Aths Vic ResultsHub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC1GTaMGQx0
Sydney Half Marathon Ed Goddard 63:26 while it was a sprint finish for second between Aiden Hobbs and Ben St Lawrence; Marnie Ponton won in 76:09, which was the fastest race time in th 15 years ahead of Rebecca Lowe and Rosie Webb.Athletics NSW ReportResults
Jessica Stenson takes the win at Fitzy’s 5k hosted by Athletics SA in 15:29 ahead of Tara Palm and Brooke Hines. Riley Cocks, representing Flinders Athletics Club took out the men’s race in 14:14, ahead of Max Stevens and Jacob Cocks.Results
Morgan McDonald ran 13:19.21 for fourth place in the 5000m at the Palio Città della Quercia in Italy with Matt RamsdenOfficial Results
In the leadup to the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival the boys get talking about the features, strengths and challenges of the marathon and half marathon course, then answer some listener questions about gels and pace groups.
Moose goes Loose on the last-minute announcement of the Australian Marathon Championships to be held at the Sydney Marathon on Sunday 18th September, in less than two weeks time at time of recording.
Sprinter and founder of The Resilience Project Hugh van Cuylenberg joins Brady on a varied and interesting conversation, chatting about finding sprinting as a 38 year old and rekindling his passion for athletics from his days as a junior before pursuing cricket.
Hugh chats about running fits into his life, and the benefits that come with it and his occasional forays in longer distances, before recounting how he came into contact with Catriona Bisset and her training squad, awestruck by the quality of athletes training. He evaluates his relationship with coach Peter Fortune, learning the culture of athletics and their training squads coming over from team sports, and the tenuous relationship with athletics in mainstream media, as well as how it's changed over the years and lamenting some aspects such the lack of pathways and social support.
Hugh and Brady highlight why staying flow state is so important for mental wellbeing and how it relates to running,as well as prioritising internal validation over external and staying in awe of nature before they discuss how Hugh’s shoe obsession started at primary school and the story of his first pair of spikes and the shoes he loves at the moment.
The conversation wraps up with what Hugh hopes to achieve in the 400m, then analyse “if-then” model of happiness and goal setting, his favourite workout and athletes who inspire him and what books he’s currently reading.
Feed the Cats sprint training mentioned throughout here on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_3Jv9BzpI
The Imperfects podcast with Catriona Bisset:https://theresilienceproject.com.au/at-home/podcasts/season-2-episode-2-catriona-bisset/
You can find more of what Hugh does via The Resilience Project as well as The Imperfects Podcast
https://theresilienceproject.com.au/
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Saturday Sep 03, 2022
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
Just Tom and Nitta on this ep legends, covering running shoe prescription in relation to running injury paradigms over the years for the Podiatry association. This one is pretty evidence based and so all the shoe nerds out there will love it

Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
252: Seth O’Donnell & Georgia Hansen | Australian Cross Country Championships
This episode of Inside Running is proudly sponsored by the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, returning Sunday October 2nd.
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Brad takes his workouts back outside with a hilly tempo.Julian hits another stumbling block thanks to child daycare.Brady shows AFL Umpire and previous guest Michael Marantelli the sights around Moama.Seth O’Donnel and Georgia Hansen, both representing Victoria each claim their maiden titles at the Australian National Cross Country Championships, held at Oakbank Racecourse, Adelaide.Both winners join for a brief recap of the race and share some of their back story, with Seth sharing how his footy background helped take the win on Saturday and Georgia talking about her brief experience in Europe.Team honours went to New South Wales for the Women, while Victoria won the Men’s team event.Australian Cross Country Championship Resultshttps://www.instagram.com/p/ChwezjNrLHW/ Stewart McSweyn makes a return to fine form posting a season’s best of 3:30.18 in the Men’s 1500m at the Lausanne Diamond League, just behind Abel Kipsang and winner Jakob Ingebrigsten; Oli Hoare ran 3:37.81 in the same race.Jessica Hull posted a time of 8:41.52 in the Women’s 3000m.Lausanne Diamond League Resultshttps://www.runnerstribe.com/features/mcsweyn-hits-back-as-ingebrigtsen-asserts-dominance/?fbclid=IwAR0Op33jHR2nEb4cGdbDGrBNeITg0O3f0Xnf7ngpginIJU-Dv2lR1NvsZLU
Liam Boudin took the win over Jack Bruce at the Bridge 2 Brisbane 10K, while Cassie Fien won over steeplechase duo Brielle Erbacher & Cara Feain-Ryan.Bridge 2 Brisbane Results
James Hansen sets the new men’s parkrun national record of 13:53 at Launceston parkrun.parkrun Official Report
100km World Champs in Berlin won by Japanese duo Haruki Okayama and Jumpei Yamaguchi in the men’s race and Floriane Hot of France. The best Australian performances came from Dion Fionnachiaro running 6:48:14 to place 21st and Michelle McAdam in 8:09:08 for 33rd.IAU 100k Championship Results
Comrades Marathon, the 90km ultramarathon running “down” from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, South Africa was won by Tede of South Africa and Alexandra Morozova of Russia. Wayne Spiers was the first Australian in 6:03:33 for 22nd, while friend of the show Ash Watson came 98th.Official Comrades Results
Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB) in Chamonix, France, arguably the biggest trail race in the world taken out by Killian Jornet in a record time of 19:49:30 ahead of American Jim Walmsley.Results & Race Report via iRunFar.com
The boys then put the new range of Erniold Long Sleeve and Short Sleeve tops through its paces, reviewing the quality of the material and how it fits.https://erniold.com/
Brady hijacks Moose on the Loose over the lack of coverage and publicity given to the National Cross Country Championships, then the boys wrap up this episode with the start of a new segment in the lead up to the upcoming Nike Melbourne Marathon to be held on 2nd October 2022, talking the importance of practising gels and hydration on long runs and preview the elite fields for the Half Marathon and Full Marathon featuring some world-class calibre women.
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