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

Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
An open and honest chat about the main female hormones, the menstrual cycle and how hormones and the cycle influence running and training, racing and overall health. This is an insightful discussion for all women and also male coaches, training partners and partners.
More details about Kate's resources at: https://athletesanctuary.com.au/team/kate-smyth/

Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
111: Zatopek:10/Linden Hall & Jordy Williamsz
Brad gets some treatment and diagnosis on his tib-post Julian’s back on the show tells us his tales from Nike HQ. Brady cracks 30 minutes at Zatopek and gives a recap of the night.Stewart McSweyn is the new Australian National Record holder 27:23.8, running even splits in a dominant display against Pat Tiernan for the entirety of the race. Gen Gregson wins her maiden 10000m at Zatopek over Andrea Seccafien and Emily Brichacek.Athletics Aust ReportResults
Riley Cocks sets new Australian parkrun record at Pakapakanthi parkrun in South Australia, in his lead up to next week’s Steigen Spectacular https://www.instagram.com/p/B6CzVPSD9bk/
Listener question asks whether Pat Tiernan’s run was underrated having taken so much of the race at the front, Moose on the Shoes goes into Nike’s explanation of energy loss and there’s a bit of Brad on the Loose over the coverage by Athletics Australia.
Steigen #1 Teams have been drafted and announced ahead of the Steigen Spectacular on Saturday 21st December 2019. With their picks the Inside Running Podcast Team are:
Whitney Sharp
Louis McAfee
Esther McKeown
Jordan McLennan
Nathan Pearce
Audrey Hall
Pete Kerr
Steph Auston
Top female draft pick and #3 overall Linden Hall talks with the boys post-Doha, selection for Team Maurten and her interesting coaching dynamics while Jordy Williamsz who was selected as the #1 draft pick talks about pacing Zatopek:10, strategy for the races and whether he’s got the right tools for the job.
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Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
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Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
110: Steve Thurston
Ben St Lawrence gets through a week in bushfire smoke in the lead up to Zatopek:10.
Brad’s trying to manage his body and very nearly hangs up the shoes. Brady gets the surprise announcement that he’ll be lining up for Zatopek:10.
Zatopek:10 2019 announces it Starting Lists and the boys sort through deep fields to see who could take it out
Joshua Cheptegei runs a road 10km World Records 26:38 in Valencia, which also shows off the depth in the marathon event.https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/ugandas-cheptegei-smashes-world-10km-record-in-valencia/
The boys are joined by Dom Godfrey to give a preview Steigen #1 at John Landy field on December 21 talking about the teams, coaches and most importantly the athletes set to star on an exciting new concept in athletics.
Listener question asks about whether the pathways from little athletics to seniors provides a clear enough direction to succeed in the current sporting landscape.
Steve Thurston recounts his lifetime trials and tribulations with Brad, talking about getting into running via cycling and holding the titles for the 1500m, 5000 and 3000m Steeplechase. Steve recounts the winning the Olympic trials Steeplechase for the Sydney Olympics, only to watch it from the sidelines explaining the selection process at the time and then his first major setback dealing with surgery and around osteitis pubis. Steve then talks about his comeback, running on the roads and gearing up to run the Gold Coast Marathon in 2012 before talking openly about his battle with testicular cancer, heart and mental issues while celebrating the birth of his son, putting his running career on hold again, all the while imploring the importance of reaching out for support when it’s needed. In the next chapter of his life, Steve finds motivation in doing the Kokoda Track before joining Team Tempo and getting his fitness back on track to make his debut at the Melbourne Marathon in 2:26, closing with his observations on the running culture of South Australia.
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Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
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Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Brady catches up with Ellie Pashley and Soph Ryan to talk all things running this week and answer and few listener questions.
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Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
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Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
109: Matt Whitbread ft. Sean Whipp
Brad’s feeling a bit croaky post-wedding celebrations.Julian gets a sneak peek at some future releases shoe conference in Melbourne.Brady tries to get his splits even against the strong winds.
Sean Whipp joins in to discuss the Tokyo 2020 Selection Policy recently released by Athletics Australia, going into the nuances specifically of the Olympic Marathon selection criteria as well as for the World Half Championships in Poland.
Adrian Potter wins the SA 5000m State Championships over Matt Clarke at the Adelaide Invitational, while Caitlin Adams took the win over Tara Palm.Results
Mo Farah announces a return to the track signalling his intention to run the 10000m at the Tokyo Olympics. AP News Report
Nic Harman redeems himself at the Fukuoka Marathon running a huge personal best 2:14:04, placing 13th overall. Tom Do Canto finishes in 2:18:46 in 27th. 2019 Fukuoka Marathon Results
Listener question of the week asks about what kind of rest to use during your interval workouts and Moose On the Shoes talks about the best way of keeping your shoes clean.
Matt Whitbread joins in to talk about the upcoming Bankstown Albie Thomas Mile, how it got started and why it hosts the return of the Australian Mile Championships. Matt goes behind the scenes of how the meet started, where the prize money is sourced, what the race offers to club runners and spectators before he and Brady give a preview of the Men & Women’s Elite Fields and why the women’s race promises to be the night’s main event.
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Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
108: Steph Gaskell & Alan McCubbin
This week’s show is sponsored by Fractel Performance Caps.
Brad gets a good week of single sessions in while Viv cleans up Fashions on the Field. Julian has Ash Watson getting the best of him while he still recovers his back. Brady ticks his sessions ahead of Steigen Spectacular
Eliud Kipchoge and Deliah Muhammad named Athlete of the yearhttps://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/kipchoge-and-muhammad-named-world-athletes-of-the-year/
Julian’s Chico State NCAA XC comes third NCAA DII National XC Championshipshttps://twitter.com/romeothemoose/status/1198321888683888640
Listener question why the Australian marathon records have stood the test of time before Moose On the Shoes talks about the best shoes for running on the grass tracks.
This week Alan McCubbin returns alongside first-time guest Steph Gaskell to talk about the effects of heat training and hydration as Australia enters the summer season, as well as the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Both are accredited dieticians from Monash University, touching on Julian’s heat preparation routine going into the World Marathon Championship and which sports perform well and not so well in the heat, and how the humidity in the air plays a role in a runners ability to cool themselves by evaporating as well as the effects of prolonged heat exposure to the muscles and the gut.They go into what research has shown is the best way to hydrate and the role sodium has on muscle cramping and cooling practices to counter hot and humid conditions.
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Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
107: Caden Shields
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 Cadbury Hobart Marathon on January 12, with the full marathon, half, 10K & more.
Brad’s sticking to his jogging structure for the week alongside Daddy Day CareJulian’s goes into detail the course measurement process for Run For A Cause Ballarat.Brady runs a PB and IRP record of 14:09 at the Victorian 5000m Champs.
James Hansen of Knox and Whitney Sharpe win the Victorian 5000m Championships, while Tasmanian Sam Clifford breaks the Australian U/19 & U/20 5000m.Results
Ben St Lawrence goes back to back winning Point to Pinnacle on an altered course due to weather conditions, while Karinna Fyfe won the women’s race.Mercury Race Report
Jarryd Clifford backs up with another Gold in the 5000m Para World Champs in Dubai, with the help of guides Philo Saunders and Tim Logan.https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/world-para-athletics-championships-day-aussie-wrap/
Listener question asks about weirdest training tip they've heard which ends up sparking a debate involving Game Changers and Kanye West.
This weeks guest is New Zealand’s Caden Shields joins the podcast and talks about the influence of Lydiard growing up and having a highly developed aerobic base as a 12-year-old before heading off to compete in the NCAA Cross Country for Purdue University.
As time progresses, Caden talks about dealing with anxiety around racing and the strategies he had to develop to readjust his perceptions of racing.
Caden unpacks his performance at the 2019 Gold Coast Marathon where he qualified for the Doha World Championships, going into the process of earning a New Zealand singlet and racing in the World Athletic Championship Marathon before going into his typical training structure and chasing a place at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
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Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
IRP with Soph Ryan and Brady.
Soph and Brady catch up to talk all thing Vic Milers Club, trying to get up for races late at night, the amazing NY results and the importance of female coaches, role models and weight in response to the Mary Cain story.
This weekend's ep was is sponsored by Hobart Bridge Run: https://www.hobartrunthebridge.com.au/
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Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
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Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
106: Kristian ‘from Norway’ Ulriksen
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 Cadbury Hobart Marathon on January 12.
Brad has a low mileage week in response to his body and plans adjustments to coaching structure.Julian’s back gives him grief, but knows how to play it out.Brady has a race to forget at the Vic Milers Club 3000m.
NSW 3000m Championships taken out by Jye Edwards and Paige CampbellResults
Jack Rayner sustains a sacral stress fracture after the New York City Marathon, sparking a debate on the possible long-term effects the stack height of the Nike Vaporfly.
Diamond League announces cuts 200m, 3000m Steeplechase discus and triple jump from the 2020 event roster.
https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/diamond-league-announces-disciplines-selected-for-2020-season/?fbclid=IwAR0GXuyZezcgsbbLWZyleT_rsfguMtGO4vrZz0BBu72TnkzSzfryXGmk8mw
Vic Milers Club 3000m taken out by Lucinda Rourke & Sam McEntee at GlenhuntlyResults
Jarryd Clifford wins gold in the T13 1500m World Para-Athletics Championships in Dubai, following an eventful training camp in Barcelona. Michael Roeger won a silver medal in T46 1500m.
https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/gold-for-australias-jaryd-clifford-in-a-time-of-347-78-breaking-his-own-world-record/
Listener question asks how to mentally deal with missing training and Moose’s shoe tip specific shoe asks consumers to be more open-minded about what they need and want from a shoe.
Former professional poker player and long-time friend of the show Kristian Ulriksen talks with Brad about his connection to the Inside Running podcast before making outrageous bets with his dad and starting out as a club-level soccer player.
Kristian recounts his running journey and how he progressed from 2:59 to 2:21 in the marathon, going into the Norwegian sports and running scene, the influence of cross country skiing and the different races around the European circuit that he’s competed it. Kristian also talks about how he came to be training under renowned coach Renato Canova alongside Sondre Moen and Harry Summers and what a week of training looks like.
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Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
105: Scott McTaggart
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 Cadbury Hobart Marathon on January 12
Brad gets around parkrun and then comes undone in old 4% tib post - Moose provides insightJulian still manages the toe, struggles then comes around Brady negotiates Shepparton council for track access in lane 4 ahead for VMC
Sinead Diver placed 5th 2:26:23 and Ellie Pashley came 8th in 2:27:07 in the New York City Marathon having a day to remember. The boys break down the performances and the implications in moving ahead for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4afIhnnA4R/
Jack Rayner finished 22nd in a time of 2:16:58 with Brett Robinson 23rd in 2:17:50.World Half Marathon record holders Geoffrey Kamworor and Joyciline Jepkosgei each took the win, Kamworor going back to back with Jepkosgei in her marathon debut.
https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/kamworor-jepkosgei-win-2019-tcs-new-york-city-marathon/
Gen Gregson & Jordan Williamsz win the Noosa Bolt 5K https://www.instagram.com/p/B4YiGxhgz4V/Results
Listener question asks about what to focus on post-marathon before Julian debuts a new segment “Moose’s Shoe Tips” - and why you should get the best possible fit from a shoe specialist.
Scott McTaggart, sub 2:20 marathoner, former Point to Pinnacle record holder current Cadbury Marathon record holder and ACT runner chats with Brad about his early interest in the sport and his influences guiding him through his junior years, progressing to some junior state titles before getting picked up by the University of Texas cross country team.
Scott talks about qualify for the Olympics, racing rival Martin Dent and then pivoting into Mountain Running to represent Australia, while Brad shares one of his earliest memories of Scott and then explaining one of the traditions running around the trails at Stromlo.
They delve into some of Scott’s training philosophies and how specificity played a major role in setting the course records in the Point to Pinnacle and the Hobart Cadbury Marathon.
From the conclusion of his professional, Scott has an open and frank discussion about dealing with his mental health issues affected by perfectionism, toxic work conditions and medications, the help he has received and what he’s done to get through to the other side.
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Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
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