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 Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
054 Lisa Weightman
This week’s episode is sponsored by Run For a Cause Ballarat & Brooks Running. Stay tuned for the draw to find out if you’re the lucky patron to win a pair of Brooks shoes. Entries for Run For a Cause close Thursday 15 November.
Julian hits up the Sunshine Coast and is surprised by the hills before a long road trip back.
Brad’s off Strava but still running, working through the tightness and vanilla slice. Brady puts in a hilly tempo before working through a busy social calendar.
Paige Campbell and Joe Burgess of Sydney University both take out the NSW 3000 champshttps://www.instagram.com/p/BqA9AeohQXo/?hl=en
VIC Milers Club series for 2018-19 kicks off at Lakeside Stadium, with Harry Summers and Whitney Sharpe taking out the 3000m A Heats
800m Results3000m Results
Jai Edmonds and Tarli Bird take out the Pub2Pub Run Alburyhttp://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=28876
IAAF Backflips on ranking system reverting to previous selection process for Doha World Championships https://www.iaaf.org/news/press-release/revised-qualification-system-for-iaaf-world-a
Listener Brendan asks about the practice of rotating shoes to prevent injury while Moose On the Loose over all the trails getting paved over.
Lisa Weightman comes straight off the New York City Marathon to talk with Brad about a wide variety of topics, starting with her silver in the Commonwealth Games Marathon at Gold Coast and how it lead to her invitation to New York.Lisa recaps the New York City Marathon and the preparations leading up to it, keeping to her own training and not comparing it to her peers on social media and explains wearing the green & gold kit on race day.Lisa and Brad talks about how she got into running, competing with the boys at Preston and dealing with multiple stress fractures in her junior days before progressing to the athlete she’s become today through her many career highlights.
Brad asks about the frustrations of results based funding at the cost of competing against dopers and how it turns into a positives before Lisa answers listener questions about fueling for marathons and how raising a child has impacted her training and life.
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Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
53: Jordy WilliamszThis week’s episode is sponsored by Run For a Cause Ballarat & Brooks Running. Stay tuned for the promo on Inside Running Instagram & Facebook.
Julian tests his threshold VO2 max, draws a dog smoking a cigarette and getting Blake Hose ready for Kepler. Brad’s making progress with the calf with Viv. Brady’s getting hit by soccer balls on the grass track and plotting to take back some Strava segments.
In the New York City Marathon, Mary Keitany breaks away from a slow pack while Lelisa Desisa outkicks Shura Kitata at the final stretch winning their respective NYC crown. Australian Lisa Weightman runs strong negative splits for a time of 2:29. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/lelisa-desisa-mary-keitany-win-2018-tcs-new-york-city-marathon-titles/ Moose on The Loose gets worked in the middle of the discussion on hypocrisy against the level of scrutiny aimed at Nike compared to other brands.
Jack Rayner keeps his winning streak alive, edging James Nippress and this week’s interview Jordy Williamsz Noosa Bolt, while Melissa Duncan goes back-to-back. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/rayner-too-good-at-noosa-weightman-ticks-off-another-sub-230-marathon-in-nyc/
Jordy Williamsz also takes out the UQ 1500m Classic ahead of Matt Ramsden. Lillian Price wins the Women’s Open over Zoe Buckman. Results
Listener question gets the boys to play marathon selection committee for the Tokyo Olympics and then Julian talks about Run For a Cause Ballarat.
Jordy Williamsz caught up with Julian before the Burnie 10, talking about how his mother influenced getting into athletics and goes into the recruiting process into Villanova University. Jordy talks about his experiences in training and what some of his highlights were racing in the NCAA before turning professional, as well as how he’s supported as an athlete and some of the inner workings of the Melbourne Track Club. On the subject of training and racing, Jordy discusses competing against doping athletes before moving onto balancing life outside of running and plans for his post-athletics career. Julian closes with asking about what opportunities in road racing and what he remembers from the Coliban Ekiden.
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Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
MOTL best of Year 1. Relisten to a whole episode of the best of MOTL from our first year. All the favourites are in there.
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Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
52: Marty Dent
This week we celebrate the Inside Running Anniversary Show, sponsored by Saucony.
Brad’s body woes continue with his back joining his calf, ultimate forcing some professional decisions to be made.Julian recaps Burnie 10 and how it came about, defends the conditions. His long run in the hills ends with him chasing whiskey. Brady's running on a busy schedule, but free from pressure.
Nic Harman and Matt Ramsden lead an attempt on the WA 5000m state record, falling just short in the end. https://www.facebook.com/AthleticsWA/videos/346114372828532/
Dave Criniti and Fiona Yates of NSW win the ABS Auckland Marathon, just weeks after Criniti ran the Chicago Marathon. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/australias-david-criniti-and-fiona-yates-win-the-2018-asb-auckland-marathon/
Australians Morgan McDonald & Oliver Hoare take out first and second respectively, representing Wisconsin at the Big 10 Cross Country Title https://bigten.org/news/2018/10/28/mens-xc-track-wisconsin-wins-big-ten-mens-cross-country-title.aspx Last week’s guest Jess Pascoe wins the SEC Cross Country meet https://floridagators.com/news/2018/10/26/cross-country-pascoe-wins-sec-title-gator-women-finish-runner-up.aspx
Abraham Kiptum of Kenya sets new Half Marathon World Record of 58:18 at Valencia. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/kenyas-abraham-kiptum-sets-a-new-half-marathon-world-record-of-5818/
Julian reviews the new Saucony Triumph ISO 5, going over the changes and improvements made and some lucky patrons win some new pairs.
Listener Neil asks about the difference between single vs double training days and the boys gives an explanation of when and how they are applied. Moose On The Loose gives insight on why footy culture hasn’t crossed over into the world of running.
Giveaways from Jaybird Headphones, Nike Vision and CEP Compression. Julian will provide more details for Run For A Cause Ballarat, held on November 18 in future episodes.
Marty Dent makes an appearance in Brady’s kitchen to take an in-depth retrospective on his storied career that features representing Australia in 3 Commonwealth Games, 2 World Champs and 2012 London Olympics in the Steeplechase & Marathon, all the while balancing training with a full-time work and raising a young family.Starting from his days as a training and introduction to structured training and then on to his Fukuoka marathon, before his victory at Canberra Marathon lead to Chicago and then settling into a consistent routine of Commonwealth Games and major city marathons, including running steeplechase at Melbourne 2006, and the Marathon in Delhi 2010.
Marty moves to his campaign for the London Olympics that started with a stress fracture before setting his personal best at his third Fukuoka Marathon, recounting his Olympic experience and then talks about diving into the deep end of trail & ultra running on the way to the World Champs at Moscow, then retiring at the end of Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
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Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
51: Jess Pascoe
Ben St Lawrence fills in for Moose as he comes off the Burnie 10.Brad pulls up sore after Melbourne Half, taking some time off.Brady runs for a whole week and wins the Sweat Vs Steam in Echuca.
Stewart McSweyn wins the Burnie 10 in a course record of 28:03, ahead of Melbourne Marathon winner Liam Adams. Emily Bricachek wins in a duel against Lisa Weightman.https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/stewart-mcsweyn-smashes-burnie-ten-course-record-fastest-by-an-aussie-ever-on-home-soil/
Celia Sullohern breaks the course record at the Fernleigh15.https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5713278/celia-makes-it-four-from-four/https://www.instagram.com/p/BpK-mbTlR5p/?hl=en
Kenenisa Bekele DNFs at the 40km mark of the Amsterdam Marathon. Lets Run Dissection of Bekele http://www.letsrun.com/news/2018/10/examinaton-kenenisa-bekeles-bizarre-day-2018-tcs-amsterdam-marathon/ IAAF Race Report https://www.iaaf.org/news/report/cherono-clocks-course-record-amsterdam-marath
Jess Trengove comes 4th at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon in a Personal Best of 2:25:59, equalling Kerryn McCann’s mark. Jake Robertson places 5th in 2:09:25, while Cam Levins breaks the 43-year Canadian national marathon record.https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNRZyMgSNM/
https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/jess-trengove-runs-22559-4th-at-scotiabank-toronto-waterfront-marathon/
Results http://results.sportstats.ca/res2018/scotiabank_42.htm
Ethiopian and Kenyan depth is on display at the Dehli Half Marathon.
https://www.iaaf.org/news/report/gemechu-course-record-delhi-half-marathon-201
A listener asks about the benefits and challenges of altitude training camps, while Croker’s Confused and calling out on Moose about his personal assessment of Burnie 10.
Jess Pascoe is this week’s guest, an up and coming NCAA Cross Country runner out of Forbes, NSW. She chats with Brad about growing up as “the runner of town” and developing her passion in Little Aths before being recruited by the University of Florida where she now competes. Jess recounts the transition period adjusting to the changes in coaching and mileage, before explaining how the NCAA Cross Country season works as well as how she balances training with student life. She talks about training under Chris Salinsky, the first non-African to break 27 minutes for 10k and what her goals are for the season ahead.
https://twitter.com/gatorstf?lang=en
https://floridagators.com/index.aspx?path=crosscountry
https://floridagators.com/news/2018/10/16/pascoe-named-sec-cross-country-womens-runner-of-the-week.aspx
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKcOWllaV6/?hl=en

Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
50: Melbourne Marathon
Bradley recaps his week leading to a tough day in the office in the Melbourne Half Marathon.
Julian comes down with a cold before heating up the track.
Brady's pain free and on media duties at Melbourne Marathon, recording several interviews with Melbourne Marathon winners Sinead Diver and Liam Adams; Half Marathon winner Brett Robinson, 4th & 5th place Marathon Finishers Nick Earl & Matt Cox; Michael Roeger setting a T46 Marathon World Record alongside coach Philo Saunders.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo5EijwF9yC/
The boys break down the day all the results, discussing race tactics and conditions that runners had to contend with lead to Sinead Diver setting a course record, personal best and 4th fastest Australian marathon winning the Melbourne Marathon in 2:25:19.Liam Adams won the men’s marathon ahead of course record holder Dominic Ondoro wearing his now signature tradie singlet in 2:15:13.Glasgow Comm Games representative Melanie Panayiotou won the Women’s Half Marathon while Brett Robinson made it a three-peat victory in a lead up to Fukuoka Marathon.
Harry Summers & Melissa Duncan respectively won the 10km.
https://www.runnerstribe.com/sinead-diver-sets-a-new-record-in-the-medibank-melbourne-marathon/
Melbourne Marathon Key Performances http://melbournemarathon.com.au/2018-key-performances/
Full Results: https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/15173
Listener Sean asks about training intensity percentages, getting kids into running and the status on official Inside Running merch.
Graph of Julian’s weekly training composition. https://twitter.com/nikkigibson1988/status/1050066838292451329
The show concludes with Moose on the Loose against the lack crowd control and awareness intersecting with the race and some plans for the Inside Running Anniversary Show.
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Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
49: Steve Moneghetti Pt 2
Brad starts his taper ahead of Melbourne Half, dodging old ladies with sticks, then a long run with Tom Do Canto.Julian’s still hitting the hills, trails and forests of Ballarat before Brad examines his post-race motivations.Brady’s still dealing with his foot niggles, but relishing the experience of taking a break.
Jack Rayner caps off a great year winning the Commonwealth Half Marathon Championships in Cardiff, running the 5th fastest time in Australia off a strong finishing kick. Celia Sullohern took home the silver in the women’s race https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/australias-jack-rayner-wins-the-mens-commonwealth-half-marathon-championships/
Mo Farah takes out Chicago Marathon in 2:05, Suguru Osako sets a Japanese National Record and Brigid Kosgei of Kenya wins the women’s race in 2:18. Australians Reece Edwards and Hugh Williams running 2:16 and 2:20 respectively while show favourite Gwen Jorgensen runs 2:36.
https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/sir-mo-farah-brigid-kosgei-race-to-swift-victories-at-chicago-marathon/
Listener Paul asks about modifying marathon-specific sessions for the half as well as tips for the Melbourne Half and then Moose on the Loose attacks the lack of proper coverage for the Chicago Marathon.
The boys give their preview on the elite fields for the Melbourne Marathon, giving predictions for winners and weather conditions.
Julian continues his chat with Steve Moneghetti, starting with by summarising each of his four Olympic Marathons, how he went about researching for training and nutrition in the pre-internet era. Steve then recounts setting the World Record for the Half Marathon on his way to winning the Berlin Marathon and the logistics of getting his winnings home. Steve and Julian discuss the best age to start your first marathon, who Australia’s next big marathon runner could be and why men and women race differently. They talk about the validity of a marathon trial system, before shifting to Steve’s motivation in post-professional running and closing with the greatest race that never happened.
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Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
48: Steve Moneghetti
Brad gets used to Dad life and half-marathon pace ahead of Melbourne next week.Julian gets around in Ballarat, running the hills with ultra runner Ash Watson. Brady has a very light week working off some foot niggles.
Morgan McDonald takes out the 2018 Nuttycombe Wisconsin XC Invitational for UW. Teammate and fellow Aussie Oliver Hoare comes 13th.
https://www.flotrack.org/results/6251759-2018-nuttycombe-wisconsin-xc-invitational/25135
Boston Marathon raises the standards qualifying times. https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify
On the news of Boston, Moose On The Loose rallies against the celebration of mediocrity and then listener Sam asks about coming off a long layoff and increasing volume or intensity. The boys then preview on the upcoming Chicago Marathon & Commonwealth Half Marathon Championships in Cardiff.
This week’s chat is full of Ballarat running royalty as Steve Moneghetti and Julian Spence chat together, in the first of an epic two-part retrospective on Steve’s life in running, from his junior days to his modern role post-professional career. Steve talks about how the Ballarat cultivated the strong running culture and how coaches Tony Benson and Chris Wardlaw shaped him, as well as the unique circumstances that lead to making his marathon debut in the 1988 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games and the chain events that lead to witnessing Benita Willis win the 2000 World Cross Country Championship. Steve opens up on his philosophy around training and periodisation, what it meant to represent Australia on the world stage and the difference between how runners are reinforced and recognised from when he ran to now.
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Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
47: Malcolm Hicks
This week’s episode brought to you by Hydroroller.
Brad still manages to squeeze in some sessions before he and Viv welcome their baby daughter to the world and then makes another exciting announcement.Julian and Brady both come home and come down from the highs of the Berlin Marathon into post-race blues.
Ellie Pashley runs 2:31:52 at Cape Town Marathon finishing 6th and third fastest Australian woman over the marathon distance in 2018. https://www.capetownmarathon.com/results/ Emmanuel Saina runs a debut 2:05 marathon in humid conditions over in Buenos Aires https://www.iaaf.org/news/report/saina-buenos-aires-marathon-mokoka-cape-town
Surf Coast Century, Ash Watson sets a new record while Deb Nicholl wins the women’s 100km Ultra http://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16&RId=28852&EId=3
Jessica Trengove & New Zealand’s Zane Robertson feature among deep fields in the Netherland’s Dam Tot Damloop https://www.iaaf.org/news/report/salpeter-cheptegei-win-dam-tot-damloop
IAAF criteria for WADA’s reinstatement of Russia Athletics Federation https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/iaaf-criteria-for-wadas-reinstatement-of-russian-athletics-federation/
The boys give a product review of the Hydroroller and how it used for their travels before listener Malibu Scott asks what the boys did right and what they would do differently for their Berlin Marathon preparations. Moose on the Loose wants runners to speak with more confidence about their running goals.
Malcolm Hicks is Inside Running’s guest of the week, speaking to Brady about his debut at the Berlin Marathon, clocking in an impressive 2:16. He gives a debrief on his race and budding marathon career while explaining the nuances of the New Zealand athletics qualifying system and how it compares to Australia.Malcolm goes back over to how he started running in his youth, covering his range of versatility. From growing up in New Zealand to living and working in the Netherlands, Malcolm gives insight on how he joined the Dutch running scene and how the local road running series, before talking about cross training, managing injuries and how he approached Berlin in terms of managing training volume and work-life balance.
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Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Ep 46: It's been a huge week in distance running. Brady and Moose recap their Berlin Marathon experiences and races.
They cover a big week in Australian Distance Running, Moose goes on the loose, they thank some patrons and recap their weeks.
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