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 May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
235: Sydney 10 | Payton Jordan Invitational
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Brad recaps his week and nerves before running a solid 30:26 at the Sydney 10.Julian scouts long run routes on the bike and begins his comeback.Brady eases into the week for the sake of his ankle and looks ahead to Jells Park Relays.
Lisa Weightman takes out the Sydney10 in 31:20 over Leanne Pompeani with Jessica Noble rounding out the podium. Kieren Perkins took the race outright in 28:57 ahead of Kieren Tall and Liam Boudin.Sydney 10 Resultshttps://www.instagram.com/p/CdAJOKZvBlj/
The Payton Jordan Invitational featured several Aussies including Team Tempo steeplechase duo Matt Clarke & Max Stevens, while Brielle Erbacher and Cara Feain-Ryan featured at the front end of the Women’s Steeplechase.
The Women’s 5000m featured Lauren Ryan in 15:30, Paige Campbell in 15:36 then Ruby Smee in 15:58 and Caitlin Adams in 16:02.Stanford athlete Ky Robinson ran 27:47 in the 10000m, while Isaac Heyne ran 13:30 in the Men’s 5000m.
Payton Jordan Results
Listener Question asks whether modern foams replace the need to run on grass and dirt to reduce impact on the body.
The boys review New Balance 860v12, and go through the specs, features and design of the shoe, who its use meant for and how it’s used.
Lululemon presents this week’s edition of training talk and goes into the ins and outs of drills and strides post run, going into their importance of why they should be done.
Moose then gets baffled by people jogging in their supershoes before frothing over the upcoming New Balance Supercomp Trainer.
Tickets will soon be available for the IRP Gold Coast Marathon Live Show presented by Pillar Performance to be held at the Southport RSL with patreon supporters granted early access and discount when the sale goes live. The boys wrap up with a preview of the upcoming Sound Running Track Meet featuring a number of elite runners chasing qualifiers as well as the opening round of XCR 22 at Jells Park Relays on this weekend.
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Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
This month's episode is sponsored by New Balance the Fresh Foam X 1080v12 represents a subtle but impactful evolution of the flagship Fresh Foam running shoe. Check out the range out www.newbalance.com.au or your specialty running store.
Join Moose and Nitta as they chat all the latest news in the running shoe dog world.
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
If New Balance only made one running shoe – it would be the 1080. It is their best running shoe, period. With fine-tuned underfoot cushioning and an overall streamlined look, the Fresh Foam X 1080v12 represents a subtle but impactful evolution of the flagship Fresh Foam running shoe. The 1080 offers a supportive, second-skin style fit with an engineered Hypoknit upper, for a more streamlined overall design.
Crokes nails his last week of training before heading into race week at the Sydney 10km.
Brady hits the decks and comes off the highs of winning at Stawell.
A Moose gets further medical advice to sort out his knee problems.
In Running News this week the boys discuss Hamburg Marathon and are joined by Andy Buchanan fresh off his 2:12:23 Debut Marathon. Run the Tan, Japanese Half Marathon results, 100km records, Geelong Half Marathon and Asics time trials are also discussed.
The listener question asks about the potential regional Victoria Commonwealth Games Marathon course and MOTL targets strava segment crowns.
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Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
233: Olli Hoare | Stawell Gift | Boston Marathon
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Brad gets primed for the upcoming Sydney:10Julian enjoys his cycling as he finds more parts, as finds the path outBrady wins the Herb Heedeman Mile https://www.instagram.com/p/CceX_vYvdU4/
Stawell Gift
Georgia Griffith takes out the handicap 1000m ahead of Abbey Caldwell and Linden Hall. Brady Threlfall takes out the Herb Hedemann 1600m ahead of Finn Russell and Pat HaganStawell Gift Results
Peres Chepchirchir outlasts Ababel Yasheneh in a close finish to win the 2022 Boston Marathon, with Mary Nguigi rounding out the podium while Nell Rojas was first American.Evans Chebet won his first Boston Marathon in 2:06:51, breaking clear of previous winners Lawrence Cherono and Benson Kipruto. Scott Fauble reclaimed his title as fastest American.Michael Roeger 2:25:42, winning the T45/T46 category despite some stomach issues early. Olympic Bronze Medallist Molly Seidel unfortunately dropped out citing a sore hip.Boston Marathon Results
Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, Canadian middle distance Olympian leaves Bowerman Track Club, citing mental stress caused by ongoing relationship between coach Jerry Schumacher and suspended athlete Shelby Houlihan.LetsRun Article
Listener Question from Peter whether documenting training on YouTube isTraining talk goes into the ins and outs of long tempos and how to apply it into your marathon campaign.
Olli Hoare, 1500m Olympic Finalist and of Coffee Club Podcast fame chats with Brady, during his brief visit to run and win the 1500m Open Title at the 2022 Track and Field National Championships, which was easier than his previous visits home during the pandemic.
Olli recounts the tactics for his first national championships, taking in feedback after World Indoor Championships in Serbia where he finished 5th and taking the victory and enjoying a title in the 1500m. He talks about what it’s like being away from his group the On Athletic Club and managing to keep track of Australian & NCAA results.
Olli then talks about how he got into running with his background in swimming, then pursuing a pathway into University of Wisconsin and performing on the track and in the classroom having teammate Morgan McDonald as a role model.
He recounts the transition to turn pro as the pandemic unfolded the same time his time in Wisconsin finished, then joining On Athletic Club after learning how big a deal Dathan Ritzenheim is and building a brand and culture within the team. Oli talks about how that led to starting Coffee Club, putting their training and personality on display before going through his list of results, transitioning from a college athlete to a professional, and building belief and training. Oli goes into what went into his 5000m Indoor National Record, the nuances of the OAC program then into the selection process, and ultimately his experience at the Tokyo Olympics.
This chat rounds out with what Oli reckons is bad for the sport globally and within Australia, how long before he gets an American accent, which of his PBs is his favourite, and Tesla ownership.
Drills with Dathan Ritzenheim:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhzzpZVMtl4
Coffee Club podcast @coffeeclubpod https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0znxFLfD_/
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Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
232: Charlie Hunter Part 2 | Canberra Marathon
This week’s episode is sponsored by New Balance, New Balance’s Fresh Foam X version 12 range represents a revolutionary advancement in the material that cushions the high impact foot strikes that occur on roads, tracks, courts, and fields everywhere.
Brad hands drinks out at the Canberra Marathon.Julian hosts a successful Surf Coast Track Club training camp.Brady gets geared up for the Herb Hedeman mile at the Stawell Gift.Marni Ponton took out the Canberra Marathon, winning in a time of 2:43:27 while Jamie Lacey took the event outright in 2:31:28. Sam Toll won the Half Marathon in 1:07:47, as did Tennille Ellis 1:17:11Canberra Marathon Resultshttps://www.instagram.com/p/CcKk7-8PdMw/
Brisbane Track Classic saw Callum Davies take the win over Jude Thomas in the Men’s 1500m, Georgie Griffiths just got in front of Claudia Hollingsworth in the Women’s 1500m.
Bendere Obere won a close one in the Women’s 800m 2:03.10 just edging Tess Kirsopp-Cole with Peter Bol adding another win in 1:46.12 with the race also acting as the swan song of Jeff Riseley.Brisbane Track Classic Resultshttps://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/sprint-double-for-lewis-as-little-launches-to-victory-at-the-brisbane-track-classic/
“Greatest Zatopek Never Run”, Bruce McAvaney Phantom Call mentioned.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72_KK7BJ4yI
Listener Question from Daniel wants to know how to follow your favourite athlete when they have a race planned, which makes things a bit awkward for Brady.
The boys give a review of the recently released New Balance 1080v12, talking about the details of what’s been updated from the previous version and how they’ve been using it in training.
Moose goes Loose on all the add-ons and trappings that come his purchase of the week.
Continuing on from last week, Charlie Hunter recounts his journey to the Tokyo Olympics, starting from when he qualified by running the second fastest Australian 800m of all time in 1:44.35, then delves into the experience of the Olympics while managing a calf strain before finding inspiration in Pat Tiernan’s gutsy performance to be aggressive in the 800m Semi-Final.
Rounding out this interview Charlie goes into the next phase of his career post-Olympics, talking through the process of exploring options to ultimately sign a professional contract with Nike and joining the Union Track Club, giving insight to the group and structure under Pete Julian, training alongside Donovan Brazier, Craig Engels as well as giving insight to the polarised approach and intensity of workouts then closing with some of his preparations for the championship season ahead.
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Saturday Apr 09, 2022
Saturday Apr 09, 2022
Jeff Riseley's Exit Interview
A long chat for a long career coming.
Since 2007 Jeff Riseley has been competing at the highest level of the sport and over those 15 years has represented Australia at 4 Olympic Games, making him one of only 9 Australian track and field athletes to do so.
Jeff has won 6 national championships and owns the Australian 1km record with a time of 2:16.
He is the 5th fastest Australian ever over 1500m with his 3:32 PB and the 6th fastest over 800m with his 1:44 PB.
Following the Australian Championships last weekend, Jeff announced his retirement from the sport.
He catches up with the Inside Running Podcast to talk through it all.
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
231: Charlie Hunter Part 1 | Australia National Track & Field Championships
This weeks episode is sponsored by New Balance, New Balance’s Fresh Foam X version 12 range represents a revolutionary advancement in the material that cushions the high impact foot strikes that occur on roads, tracks, courts, and fields everywhere.
Brad cruises through the week with some intervals on the treadmill.Julian gets an update on his knee and spends more time paddling with the Blue Doctor.Brady comes 6th in the returning Run For The Kids fun run, then misses his wife’s race finish.
It was a busy weekend at the Australia National Track & Field Championships, as Jessica Hull secured her place for the Athletics World Championships in Eugene winning a hotly contested 5000m ahead of Rose Davies, as Matt Ramsden won the men’s 5000m ahead of Sam McEntee.
It was the usual suspects in the 800m Finals with Peter Bol and Catriona Bisset once again taking the top spots in the podium for national titles. The race also marked the retirement of four-time Olympian Jeff Risely.https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7FZQprqIq/
Abbey Caldwell made her breakthrough taking the Women’s 1500m title over Georgia Griffith and Linden Hall, while Oli Hoare made it a fast one to secure his ticket to Oregon ahead of Matt Ramsden. In the 3000m Steeplechase, Matt Clarke won ahead of Team Tempo teammate Max Stevens, while fellow Olympian Amy Cashin of Western Athletics won her maiden national title over Brielle Erbacher.Athletics Australia Results Hub
https://www.runnerstribe.com/len-johnson-articles/australian-champs-recap-dubler-hull-bol-bisset-hoare-and-more/
The Newcastle Marathon was won by Sarah Klein in a Commonwealth Games qualifier of 2:30:49, just ahead of training partner Ben Kelly.Resultshttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7T03Lvxbr/
Ed Goddard also posted a Commonwealth Games qualifier running 2:13:45 for 5th place at Manchester Marathon, England.Manchester Marathon Resultshttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cb4zhNoNSBb/
Ky Robinson wins the 5000m at the Stanford Invitational in 13:23.
Results
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb1cB9AuI2T/
Charlie Hunter, 3rd fastest over 800m 1:44.35, and current Indoor 800m Record Holder 1:45.59 chats with Luke Mathews starting with a recap of the recent National Track & FIeld Championships and reasons for visiting home, talking about the tactics to race against Peter Bol as well as representing Australia in the World Indoor Athletic Championships earlier in March.
Charlie takes it back to the start growing up in Gosford and his dedication within an unusual training system and the trial by fire representing Australia at the World Cross Championships in Guitang, China. They then progress to joining the Melbourne Track Club, having Jeff Risely to mentor him into running culture and learning what it takes to succeed as well as what type of coaching works and doesn’t work.
Charlie explains the process of eligibility and recruitment for the University of Oregon, then persevering with the program despite transition of coaches and renovations of Hayward Field while still developing as a runner. Charlie explains what it was like to have teammates like James West, Cooper Teare & Cole Hocker while the training system of coach Ben Thomas comes to fruition, going into the specifics of training and structure that lead to some breakout performances in 2020 before the pandemic swept the globe laying down the foundation to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. Charlie explains to Luke the moment he established himself in the 800m despite being poised as a miler, how he broke two Australian Indoor Records in 24 hours and the significance of being a Duck at Hayward Field for the NCAA Championships.
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Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Catch up with the latest in the Shoe Geek world with Nitta, Moose and Tom DC.
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Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
230: Box Hill Classic | Reverse Pyramid
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Brad puts in a consistent week of training while resisting the calls to race. Julian takes a break off Strava and spends time on the paddle board. Brady has a rough night's sleep as he looks towards Run For The Kids this Sunday.
Box Hill Classic saw the 3000m won by Rose Donegan and Seth O’Donnell, each putting in dominant performances, while the 1500m races were won by Georgia Griffith and Callum Davies of Queensland.AthsVic Results Hub
Stewart McSweyn is named to race the Vitality London 10000 road race in May alongside Mo Farah and Andy Butchart.Athletics Weekly
The boys speculate on who could be lining up for the Commonwealth Games with Marnie Ponton and Sarah Klein lining up for Newcastle Marathon this coming weekend, as well as how Lisa Weightman will come into the mix.
For Training Talk this week, Brad takes us through the Reverse Pyramid session:
1200m / 800m / 600m / 400m / 400m / 600m / 800m / 1200mWith 60 seconds static recovery between each rep, Brad explains the target pace for each rep and what runners should get out this workout as a whole.*(Editor’s Note: Runners should do an easy warm-up jog, drills and strides before commencing any workout).
Moose finds out people not waving back is a phenomenon not exclusive to the trails. The boys then preview the Australian National Track & Field Championships and figure out where Brady should place in the long race at Run For The Kids.
The boys round out the Kieser Great Ocean Road Running Festival with a special guest, Calli Thackery as they chat about the exciting event taking place on the 14th-15th of May along the iconic Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.
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Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
229: Michael Marantelli | World Indoor Championships & Melbourne Track Classic
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Julian took the week to recover and figure out what direction to head in. Brad finds contentment in training without the need to race.Brady puts in some decent long runs as he looks long term.
World Indoor Championship in Belgrade in Serbia, featured several standout performances. Final results:
Catriona Bisset 800m 5th 2:01.24
Linden Hall 1500m Final 6th 4:06.34
Jessica Hull 3000m Final 6th 8:44.97
Lauren Ryan 3000m Final 19th 9:13.93
Charlie Hunter 1:49.07 800m Heats
Jack Anstey 3:46.68 1500m Heats
Olli Hoare 3:34.36 5th 1500m Final
Matt Ramsden 7:49.82 in 3000m Final
Full Results via World Athletics
Melbourne Track Classic featured Steeplechase 3000m Kosei Yamaguchi ahead of Team Tempo duo Max Stevens, while in the Women’s Steeplechase Brielle Erbacher won a tight contest against a pack featuring Olympian Georgia Winkcup. James Preston from New Zealand won the Men’s 800m, while in the Women’s 1500m Abby Caldwell held off Nat Rule and Sarah Billings. In the John Landy Memorial Mile, Mick Stanovsek took line honours and broke the 4 minute mark for the first time ahead of Callum Davies and Rory Hunter.Athletics Australia ResultsHubhttps://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/connolly-strikes-again-as-little-launches-large-at-the-melbourne-track-classic/
The New York City Half Marathon was a tough day for the Aussies with both Brett Robinson and Pat Tiernan unable to finish the race. First across the line was Rhonex Kipruto of Kenya and Senbere Tefera of Ethiopia.Results
The boys continue to chat about the Kieser Great Ocean Road Running Festival as part of it's 4 part weekly segment, in which they will be taking listeners through training tips, course advice and chatting to some special guests about the exciting event taking place on the 14th-15th of May along the iconic Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.
Moose clarifies what type of activities are permitted for posting on Strava.
Michael Marantelli, Melbourne-based runner and AFL boundary umpire chats with Brady about his range of PBs from 1500m to the Marathon and running on the pro scene. Michael talks about how he came about training for the 2021 Melbourne Marathon while balancing with umpiring, his favourite sessions and how he’ll go about planning for the next marathon.Michael takes it back to how he progressed in being a professional football umpire through the State League, what a training program and scheduling looks like during a season and what it was like in the AFL Hub on the Gold Coast during the 2020 season.
Michael shares his connection to the pro running scene and how he got started in it, how race tactics come into it and what he does with his collection sashes, how the prize money is sourced for pro running gifts, then wraps it up with what he would do to change athletics, what he’s reading and future races he’s got lined up.
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