Inside Running Podcast

112: Youcef Abdi (Part 1)

112: Youcef Abdi Part 1
 
Brad’s back running every day and finds a pace mate in Jess Pascoe.Julian grits through the festive season but finds joy in dropping mates on long runs.Brady nails a monster workout after Moose accidentally writes a number wrong in his program.
The Inside Running Podcast Frothers take out the inaugural Steigen #1, winning narrowly over Maurten and Steampacket. The boys chat with team captains Whitney Sharpe and Louis McAfee about how their respective nights went, going over incentive schemes and how they plan to distribute the prize money.The Steigen Spectacular 10,000m race won by Matt Hudson over Nick Earl and Josh Maiseyhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B6XirKTn9Gq/
Albie Thomas Mile at Bankstown hosted the Women’s Australian Mile Championship taken out by Georgia Griffith over Chloe Tighe, Jenny Blundell and early leader Jessica Hull. American invitational athlete Sam Ellis won the Men’s racing, leaving Rorey Hunter and James Hansen to split the Australian title.Results
 
This week is the first part with decorated steeplechaser, middle distance runner and Olympian Youcef Abdi, talking with Brad about how running took him from Algeria to Australia. Recounting his days playing soccer in their village, Youcef talks about what his inspirations for getting into athletics leading him to representing Algeria for the 1500m in the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics held in Sydney. After the event, Youcef explored his options in his life and decided to make the move to Australia to pursue a career in athletics the transition, navigating accommodation, finding employment and visas to ultimately becoming an Australian citizen in 2000.
After his citizenship Youcef recalls the infamous Sydney 2000 Olympic Trials 1500m race where Youcef was caught between Craig Mottram and Nick Howarth, the resulting re-run of that race while still pursuing an Olympic qualifying time. Rounding out this part of the interview Youcef shares with Brad his training structure in the early 2000s era, which emphasised on race-pace practice which earned him a Bronze medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
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IRP with Soph Ryan & Kate Smyth

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.
 
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111: Zatopek:10/Linden Hall & Jordy Williamsz

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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110: Steve Thurston

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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IRP with Ellie, Soph & Brady

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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109: Sean Whipp and Matt Whitbread

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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108: Steph Gaskell & Alan McCubbin

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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107: Caden Shields

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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IRP with Soph and Brady

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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106: Kristian ‘from Norway’ Ulriksen

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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