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

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144: James Barker

Wednesday Aug 05, 2020

Wednesday Aug 05, 2020

Brad saves Dad Run Club and strings consecutive tons. Julian survives an injury scare and sells cold water recovery. Brady’s headspace and confidence both get a boost this week.
 
Genieve and Ryan Gregson each took out the Queensland 10000m Championships.  
Official Results 
 
World Athletics mandates restrictions and guidelines for limits on shoe technology, specifying the maximum shoe stack height allowed for track events.
https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/new-rules-governing-shoe-technology-and-olympic-qualification-system/
 
The Steigen 3000m World Challenge concluded with Stewy McSweyn taking the lead with a 7:39.18, while Sinead Diver ran 9:15.81 at Glenhuntly. Jess Hull’s time leads the women’s time while Stewy’s time is currently subject to official verification.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDK_jlmpZlu/Final Steigen 3000m Leaderboard
 
2020 Perth Half Marathon was won by Ben Chamberlain 1:05:55 and Nera Jerab in 1:15:29. Results
 
Sam Clifford and Milly Clark take out the Glenorchy 10K Fun Run. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDYIX_TnFIr/ Results
 
Moroccan marathon national record holder and 2019 Fukuoka Marathon runner El Mahjoub Dazza banned for four years Moroccan for anomalies in his biological passport.  Inside The Games Report
Japan Times Article
 
The Board of the Local Organising Committee for the World Cross Championship scheduled for March 20, 2021 in Bathurst, NSW has recommended the event to be postponed World Athletics Press Release 
 
Julian & The Running Company Ballarat will be featuring short videos during the Victorian lockdown on how to make the most of your allotted 60 minutes of daily exercise - you can also refer to IRP episode 123 for suggestions for 30 min bang-for-buck sessions (68-72 minute mark) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDYX65bhePI/
 
James Barker chats with Brad to talk about his 30-year competitive running career as well as his work as a renown soft tissue therapist. They look back at his personal bests including historic 2 mile race, and shoe laces coming undone in his marathon debut then looking back at his training from as far back as age 7, training at intensity at Little Aths and the different approach with his own sons. James looks back at the different coaches he’s had and their different philosophies and team cultures, including Andrew Lloyd and Dick Telford, to how his training has changed from his Junior days to as he is now at Masters level. 
They focus on his work as a soft tissue therapist at Clinic 88 and lecturer at the Canberra Institute of Technology, what lead to his interest in his specialist field and what makes a good therapist then close with the common running based injuries he sees, what causes their overload and recommendations for treatment.  
 
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143: Adrian Potter

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020

Julian sees the Orange Doctor for a mental lift before hitting out for a 10K time trial. Brad strings together some consistent runs and joins Team Telford for a Stromlo long run.  Brady changes his mind on Bankstown and navigates his headspace in the second lockdown. 
 
Matt Ramsden drops a 7:39 to take the lead in the Steigen World 3000m challenge. Ryan Gregson & Jack Bruce run 7:46 & 7:48 in the Brisbane rain. Jessica Hull runs 8:41 ahead of Chloe Tighe 8:54 & Rose Davies 8:58 at Bankstown.https://www.instagram.com/p/CDI2BoglUCs/
 
Bankstown Winter Distance held several graded 5000m races as well as the Steigen World 3000m with Jessica Hull. The event was headlined with the IRP Challenge as Queensland's Adam Fogg took line honours over Ben St Lawrence, Kieren Perkins and Ed Goddard while Team Brady took out team honours.
Results  
 
Another four Kenyans Sanctioned for drug violations, including 2017 World Champion and 2018 Commonwealth Games 1500m Gold Medallist Elijah Maningoi.
https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/four-kenyans-sanctioned-for-drug-violations-including-the-2017-world-1500m-champ/?fbclid=IwAR1ShidcwIN_7HgD1GPA5Li_3rvgnHsQPcgVVnRkL4V6xquoDtHqME-RJMk
 
Listener question from James asks how to be on Strava without getting caught up with comparisons while interwoven with Moose on the Loose is on trappings of social media.
 
The “King of South Australia”, Adrian Potter of Adelaide Harriers fame checks in with Brady to talk post-long run snacks, looking back on some of his best races and the annoying habit with some of his personal bests, the Adelaide Fitness test and getting drenched for the 2019 Gold Coast Half Marathon.
Relatively new to running, Adrian recounts early life playing tennis and hockey, getting into City to Bay and running parkrun in his tennis shorts, making his introduction to the Adelaide Harriers and having head coach David Patterson refine his training process even while he was still attending weekly hockey training, before eventually focusing solely on running and what that training setup entails. Adrian finishes up with his take on the South Australian running scene, talking up the ‘rivalry’ between Adelaide Harriers versus Team Tempo and his aspirations for the future.
 
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Shoe Geeks - July, Feat Mona

Thursday Jul 23, 2020

Thursday Jul 23, 2020

The Geeks and back and this time Steve Moneghetti joins them to talk about his experiences with the running shoe industry. He shares some amazing stories here that have never been heard before. 
 
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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020

142: Bankstown Winter Distance Live Draft
 
Thanks to Sytx Brewery for sponsoring this week's episode. 
 
Julian puts in some finishing sessions ahead of an upcoming time trial. Brad has a cruisy week before he derails Dad Run Club.Brady has shoe problems while navigating the perils of living in a border town.
 
Cross country returns to NSW with the XC Short Course held over 5km in Dapto. Rorey Hunter won the men’s race while Paige Campbell took line honours in the women’s race.
Women’s Review NSW Athletics.  Men’s Review NSW Athletics. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC2f4UQHS08/
 
Athletics SA 10K/5K road championships held in Victoria Park featured Adrian Potter of Adelaide Harriers taking out the 10K in 29:20 over Matt Clarke and Isaac Heyne, while Izzy Batt-Doyle continued her good form winning in 32:38 over Jess Stenson and Tara Palm.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCyD7_0Jv_y/
Official Results 
 
Listener question of the week asks with regards to Mo Farah’s one hour record attempt and how far the boys could run in that time, then Moose is on the Loose when tensions are high and space is precious on the Anglesea trails.
 
The boys then hold the live draft for the Bankstown Winter Distance, and determine who is racing for Team Moose, Team Croker and Team Brady for Inside Running Podcast Challenge on July 26 at The Crest Athletics Track, Georges Hall.https://www.instagram.com/p/CCQbmrJn93u/
 
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141: Jessica Rothwell

Wednesday Jul 15, 2020

Wednesday Jul 15, 2020

141: Jess Rothwell
 
This week’s episode is sponsored by Bumbleride, who make gear for you to get out and do what you love while doing our best to preserve the plane we all share.
 
Brad and Viv finally welcome baby Collis Lance into the world.Julian spots the Ghost Deer along Anglesea and laments the end of an era in the Ballarat Club Scene.Brady adjusts to training under Victorian lockdown again and gets some mileage with the pram.
 
Mo Ahmed & Shelby Houlihan of the Bowerman Track Club, set respective North American 5000m records in their second Portland Intrasquad Meet.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GP3A-e4ByU 
 
Jordy Williamsz & Dave McNeil submit the two fastest times so far for Steigen World 3000m challenge. Jack Bruce and Ryan Gregson to attempt their times soon at time of recording.https://www.instagram.com/p/CCVEEHDp6WF/
 
Athletics Tasmania launched their 2020 cross country season with the opening round taken out by Nick Earl and Ruby Smee.
 
Listener questions this week ask about running with a phone for emergency situations, running without head torches and store-exclusive shoe models.
Moose on the Loose putting efforts ahead, how you started versus where you end up
 
Inside Running Podcast to field teams at Bankstown Winter Distance over 5kmLive draft to be drawn live on IRP Ep: 142
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCQbmrJn93u/
 
Jess Rothwell, National High-Performance Nutrition Leader for Athletics Australia & former world class racewalker chats with Sophie about her athletic life being introduced to race walking at Little Athletics Shepparton, how it plays in the sporting landscape, and her achievements in the sport of racewalking, World Juniors in Poland. She gives insights into her training and mileage, comparisons to running and insights in the technical aspects and injuries. Berlin World Champs 2009, representing Australia at age 20, missing 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, Racewalking World Cups in exotic locales.
Jess then talks about making the transition to a career as a dietitian that started from her childhood on her dad’s dairy farm, the range of topics covered throughout her studies to the path to becoming an Accredited Practicing Dietician as well as the role of a dietitian and the role they should play in an athlete’s training, as well as addressing misinformation on social media.
Jess and Soph close with discussing the hot topics of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and eating disorders as well as patterns of disordered patterns and how to provide support to athletes or coaches of athletes.  
 
If listeners have questions about any of the topics, you can reach out and ask via the Instagrams of Jess Rothwell @jessicarothwell_dietitian or Soph Ryan @sopheryan.
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140: Daniel Jones

Wednesday Jul 08, 2020

Wednesday Jul 08, 2020

140: Daniel Jones
 
This week’s episode is sponsored by ASICS. 
Learn more about A NEW DAWN IN PERFORMANCE RUNNING
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Extremely lightweight and breathable, the all new METARACER™ will help you get to the finish line faster.
 
Brad moves Viv to the hospital and puts in some body maintenance. Julian’s good at everything during a down week of training. Brady rolls with the smooth moving of Ben Buckingham on a hard tempo. 
 
Wilson Kipsang has been formally served with a four year ban for interfering and fabricating evidence for whereabouts violations.Athletics Weekly Report  
 
Athletics SA host their second round of cross country with Izzy Batt-Doyle and Adrian Potter taking their respective 8K races.https://www.instagram.com/p/CCQncxADLH8/ Official Race ReportMeanwhile, Ben St Lawrence led his Run Crew through a 10K time trial and over in Stromlo Team Telford held their own 3K time trial.
 
Bowerman Track Club impress in their Intrasquad 5K/1500m
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCG0LJtHSxY/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhFnc4xEwe0 
 
Listener question expands upon track etiquette while Moose comes in with his own question about threshold and tiredness levels for professional and recreational athletes.
 
Bankstown Winter Distance Meet on July 26 to host several paced 5km track events featuring the Inside Running Challenge and Jessica Hull to race the Steigen World 3000m as the headlining main event.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCQbmrJn93u/
 
Daniel Jones, New Zealand runner with a marathon personal best of 2:16 calls in from Iten, Kenya to chat about how they’re affected by the coronavirus and lockdown, reminiscing briefly on the 2019 Lake Biwa Marathon alongside Brady and his decision to train in altitude in the lead up to the Hannover Marathon, then how the pandemic has affected his plans for the year and stay in Kenya. Daniel goes into his start in running, including his time running for Eastern Kentucky in the competitive US College system, then goes into the concept of professional multisport and its scene before his return to running via Wellington Scottish and the marathon, running 2:20 on debut at the 2018 Gold Coast Marathon, before closing on his plans for the short-term future and comments on the current NZ running scene.
Daniel Jones on Instagram.
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Ep 139

Wednesday Jul 01, 2020

Wednesday Jul 01, 2020

This week’s episode is sponsored by ASICS.
Learn more about A NEW DAWN IN PERFORMANCE RUNNING
Asics latest generation racing shoe features energy-saving GUIDESOLE™ Technology.
Extremely lightweight and breathable, the all new METARACER™ will help you get to the finish line faster.
 
Brad makes a commitment to good running technique and Viv pops in for a baby update.  Julian and Bri swing over the river mid-run, then later get heckled by his mum out of the golf course. Brady endures a week-long hangover of sorts and a hard track session set by Moose. 
 
Matt Ramsden goes from strength to strength, running 13:27 at the KeepOnRunning 5000m in Western Australia.
https://www.runnerstribe.com/videos/keeponrunning-mens-5000m-race-video/?fbclid=IwAR1TLsmCqFVXunuGXeczhP2xsqoBgLAhho1csI9e2z86FQsCjM5IjyZP1c8
 
Berlin and New York City Marathons are officially cancelled as a result of the ongoing pandemic. The Canberra Marathon is meanwhile postponed for a second time to November 8 2020.ABC News Reporthttps://www.instagram.com/p/CB0g7pmlmrS/
Morgan McDonald drops a 4:02 to take out the Team Boss Mile. Emma Coburn sets a new Colorado state record of 4:32 during the event that raised $30,000 for the Sachs Foundation.Runners World Article 
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCAGGXqHKNQ/ 
 
Geoffery Kamworor, the current half marathon world record holder and defending NYC Marathon winner was injured after motorcycle collision out running. He had surgery to repair a broken tibia and is currently recovering at home.Daily Nation, Kenya. 
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBdnYFDHWk/ 
Listener question of the week asks for the latest running book recommendations, and Moose on the Loose this week educates us on 4 golden rules to public track etiquette. 
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Ep 138

Wednesday Jun 24, 2020

Wednesday Jun 24, 2020

Episode 138.
Brad has a week off to mend the hip awaiting his family’s new arrival. Julian gets deep and philosophical into how being present in the moment with his surroundings, whilst contemplating the existential void....and also runs mile repeats with Collis. Brady figures out how to approach 300m reps and pulls a wardrobe change mid-long run.
 
Matt Ramsden ran the second fastest 2000m (unofficial) in Australia in 4:55, behind Craig Mottram. https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/videos/596820820973512
 
Gold Coast Run Co’s 5k TT features a hot 13:59 from Louis McAfee, alongside Elliot McGurgin and Tim Vincent https://www.instagram.com/p/CBpQUt_pNRH/
 
Cross Country return to South Australia with a 4K in. Line honours went to Matt Clarke over Adrian Potter for the men, while Izzy Batt-Doyle edged it over Jess Stenson and Sarah Eckel
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBpoxvupVjm/ 
 
Steigen announce Global 3000m Challenge, prize of $5000 USD for fastest times set by men and women for the month of July, the innovation contrasting to frustration from the governing bodieshttps://www.instagram.com/p/CBuvXlLn4HE/ 
 
Listener question for the week leads to the IRP definitive guide to strides, before Moose on the Mind goes into race psychology and how what you think and say affects your race performance.
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137: Matthew Clowes

Wednesday Jun 17, 2020

Wednesday Jun 17, 2020

This week’s episode is brought to you by Maurten Australia, head over to maurten.com.au to learn more about their range of hydrogels and sports drink solutions
Brad adjusts his expectations to suit his body and rolls through some podcasts. Julian gets into the nuances of running pants and grinds out a 5K time trial. Brady recovers from the 10K track and comes good after emerging from the fog. 
Nic Bideau organises Melbourne Track Club Lap of the Tan on Friday 12th June 2020, headlined by Stewy McSweyn, Jack Rayner and Dave McNeill and athletes from different training squads. Stewy ran the 2nd fastest time of all time in 10:12, while Linden Hall in the same time trial ran 12:08, ranking equal 5th with Sinead Diver. Also featured were Canadian athlete Andrea Seccafien, Sarah Billings and Natalie Rule.Run The Tan Top 100 Fastest Times  Tan Time Trial race report by The Age  
An Unlikely Race: Tempo Journal  
 
Team Ingebrigtsen took line honours over Team Cheruiyot in the Maurie Plant Memorial Race, with Jakob setting a European 2000m Record. The Impossible Games in Bislett also featured Sondre Moen lowering European 25000m record and Felip Ingebrigsten setting a new 1000m Norweigian Record.Runners WorldAlice asks the listener question of the week of how new mothers should go about returning to running when future events are uncertain.
Moose on the Loose calls out the fairweather posers who talk themselves up and promise the world, only to take the short easy option out, separating those who want it and those that only talk about wanting it. Julian Spence on The Wanderlusters Mind podcast
 
English runner Matthew Clowes calls in from Cardiff, Wales to chat with Brady about coming across his fartlek challenge and going through his impressive range of personal bests from a sub-4 minute mile to running 2:13 at the 2019 Berlin Marathon. Before Berlin however, Matt recounts his horror marathon debut at London and how despite torrid the race played out, why he didn’t DNF from that performance. Matt then explains what he learnt from that experience and turning it into perfect race execution at the Berlin Marathon. He touches on how he’s currently getting through the pandemic lockdown and then goes into his running origin story, switching from football as a junior and his progression through the “brutal” cross country of the UK and then transitioning into his unique time running through the American college system where he spent 5 years navigating the scene.
 Matt goes into fitting in his training around his career as a Clinical Educator and blending the different philosophies from coaches over the years, then closing out with his optimism on the current state of Team GB marathon running.
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Sunday Jun 14, 2020


Yep, you read that right! 
 
Jared Ward (6th at the 2016 Olympic Marathon, 6th at NY & 8th at Boston with a PB of 2.09) joins the geeks to talk shoes. 
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