Shoe Geeks - December 2025

The last Shoe Geeks ep of the year is here for you. It's got all their highlights for the year, talking running shoe awards with definitions included. Catch Nitta at: https://www.sparc.com.au/staff/michael-nitschke Catch Tom at: https://www.pinnaclesportspodiatry.com.au/about/  Shop our favourites at: www.insiderunningpodcast.com/shop-our-favourites  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

425: Kristian Ulriksen | Albie Thomas Mile | Vic Milers Club   This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Christmas Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15xmas  and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount! Kristian Ulriksen returns to fill in, coming off Valencia and through the Norwegian winter. Julian links up with Reece Edwards and CEO of Better Beer, Nick Cogger. Brady continues to make progress on his return to run program. IRP Partner Offer: Saily have teamed up with Inside Running Podcast to offer an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! It’s an eSIM service app that lets you choose from a huge range of affordable data plans in over 190 countries and 8 regions Visit: https://saily.com/insiderunning   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Alexander Stitt 4:02.59 won the Australian Mile Championship at the Albie Thomas Mile Meet in Bankstown. Jaylah Hancock-Cameron won the national title in 4:37.37 Cam Myers in his last race as a junior won the 5000m in 13:32.12. Results NZ 5000 Sam Tanner 13.36.40 ahead of Sam Ruthe who ran a national U19 and U20 record of 13:40.48, while Scarlett Robb backed her win at the U20 Ondieki 3000m with a 16:25.11 personal best and victory. Official Results Abbey Caldwell opened Vic Milers Club with a 2:08.40 in the 800m A race ahead of Victoria Cholsh and Elly Flemming. Will Katic won the 800m A race in 1:50.03 ahead of Thomas Kemp and Riley Bryce. Abbey Caldwell then went on to pull off the double in winning the 1500m A race in 4:14.20 ahead of Madison King and Ally Brooks. Alexander Cameron-Smith used his finishing kick to win in 3:41.71 ahead of Luke Shaw and Evander Scott. Aths Vic Results Hub Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers goes through the financials of Grand Slam Track’s bankruptcy proceedings, then Moose on The Loose technology violating the sanctity of the long run. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. What are the best shoes suited for racing 5k/10k Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/  

424: Zatopek:10 2025 | Australian World XC Team announced | European XC Championships  This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Christmas Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15xmas  and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount! Brad starts off looking good then has to hold it back. Julian adjusts to life with the twins. Brady begins to pick up the pace and a thing or two about trail running. IRP Partner Offer: Saily have teamed up with Inside Running Podcast to offer an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! It’s an eSIM service app that lets you choose from a huge range of affordable data plans in over 190 countries and 8 regions Visit: https://saily.com/insiderunning This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Lauren Ryan went back to back, winning Zatopek:10 in 32:06.66, kicking home ahead of Georgie Grgec and Leanne Pompeani who had led much of the race. Seth O’Donnell dominated the field to win Zatopek:10 in 27:59.65, with only Stewy McSweyn going with Seth for much of it. Ed Marks placed second ahead of the defending Jack Rayner. Scarlett Robb kicked down to take the win in the Ondieki U20 3000m from Imogen Baker right at the line, with Eliza Lawton in third. Alexander Cameron-Smith won the de Castella U20 3000m in 8:04.77 ahead of Lucas Chis and Kieran Shepherd. Abbey Caldwell was dominant in the Open 3000m, winning in 9:14.47 ahead of Zoe Melhuish and Jaylah Hancock-Cameron. Aths Vic Results Hub Australian team announced for the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida on the 10th January. Womens Leanne Pompeani Holly Campbell Caitlin Adams Bronte Oates Lauren Ryan Maudie Skyring Mens Seth O’Donnell Morgan McDonald Haftu Strintzos Ky Robinson Isaac Heyne Ed Marks Mixed 4x2km Relay Oli Hoare Cameron Myers Jess Hull Linden Hall Australian Athletics Press Release   Sinclaire Johnson takes out the Kalakaua Merri Elite Mile in Hawaii in 4:21, while Josh Hoey continues his hot form to win in 3:55. Results Nadia Battocletti of Italy won the European Cross Country Championship held over a 7.5km course in Lagoa, Portugal ahead of Megan Keith and Yasmine Can. Belgium were the winning team ahead of the UK and France. Thierry Ndikumwenayo of Spain held off Jimmy Gressier to take the title in a sprint finish with Dominic Lobalu in third. Spain were the winning team ahead of Ireland and France. Official Results Grand Slam Track files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, unable to pay millions of dollars owed to competing athletes, such as Jess Hull. Nine Wide World of Sports Article   Hillary Kipchirchir Chepkwony of the NN Running Team in Kenya has been sanctioned by the Athletics Integrity Unit for biological passport violations. Athletics Illustrated   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Whispers allude to a high profile withdrawal from Zatopek, while Brady gives a training tip for the Christmas break.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.   What running watches do you use/recommend? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

423: Valencia Marathon | US XC Championships | Top 10 Aussie Road Races This weeks episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by CD Joinery Bluff 2 Boat Ramp Fun Run.  Enter today - www.bluff2boatramp.com - use the code IRP10 for 10% discount   Brad continues to make more improvements. Julian and Bri welcome their twin sons into the world. Brady searches for a hello on the run then takes a work trip to Singapore IRP Partner Offer: Saily have teamed up with Inside Running Podcast to offer an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! It’s an eSIM service app that lets you choose from a huge range of affordable data plans in over 190 countries and 8 regions Visit: https://saily.com/insiderunning   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. John Korir won this year’s Valencia Marathon in 2:02:25, ahead of Amanal Petros from the chase group and Awet Kirbab. Suguru Osako reclaimed the Japanese National Record in 2:04:55 while Alex Yee ran the second fastest marathon for the United Kingdom in 2:06:38. T om Do Canto was first Australian in 2:11:14 with Ryan Gregson finishing in 2:17:21, while Haftu Strintzos ran 2:26:20 and Brett Robinson withdrew mid-race. Joyciline Jepkosgei won in a course record and world lead of 2:14:00 ahead of Peres Chepchirchir. Jess Stenson set a new Australian National Record of 2:21:25 for 5th overall, while Izzy Batt Doyle ran 2:23:35 for 7th and Gen Gregson ran 2:28:51. Valencia Marathon Results   Parker Wolfe won the US Cross Country Championships ahead of Rocky Hansen and Wesley Kiptoo. Weini Kelati won the title ahead of Katie Izzo and Ednah Kurgat USATF Results   Josh Hoey ran the 600m Indoor World Record of 1:12.84 at the BU Opener meet, .03 off the outdoor record. Official Results   Sam Tanner and Sarah Billings took out The Spectacle Road Mile in Nelson, New Zealand. Official Results Jakob Ingebrigsten withdraws from European Cross Country Championships to be held in Portugal. Athletics Weekly Report Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Whispers discuss NASS eligibility criteria and Moose announces the formal partnership between sponsors and the podcast.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.   What are the Top 10 Road races in Australia? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

422: Cam Myers | World XC Trials | Mizuno HyperWarp Pure Review This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Christmas Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15xmas  and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount!   Cam Myers joins the show to recap his race at the World XC Trials, how the race fits into his short term plans and talks about the direction of his upcoming season. Brad’s back doing sessions and roams around Stromlo for the people. Brady sees a familiar face on his Sunday morning. Brad and Brady review the soon to be released Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure, a super-lightweight racing shoe that showcases the new direction Mizuno will be heading in. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Cam Myers held off Seth O’Donnell to take out the 10k Open Race at the World Cross Country Championship Trials held at Stromlo, Canberra with Morgan McDonald in third. Leanne Pompeani comfortably won the women’s race ahead of Holly Campbell and Bronte Oates. Official Results   World Athletics announce Australian high jumper Nicola Olysalgers and Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis as the 2025 Athletes of the Year, with famed commentator Bruce McAvaney receiving the President’s Award. World Athletics Release   Brigid Kosgei won the Shanghai Marathon in an all-comers record time of 2:16:36 as the race makes its case for World Major candidacy. World Athletics Report Olympic silver medallist and American Record holder in the 3000m steeplechase Evan Jager announced his retirement. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRcf3WeiQzh/?hl=en  Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers about Telford recruitment drive, speculating on the whereabouts of Jimmy Whelan, then Brady on the Loose bemoans the lack of coverage and exposure around the cross country trials.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Where would Cam have finished at NCAA XC Championships? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

Catch the latest from the shoe geeks as they talk what's up in the running shoe world.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

421: Jessica Stenson | Vic 5000m State Championship | NCAA XC Championship This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Black Friday Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15bf and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount! Brad progresses in the rebuild. Julian unleashes on the sale season as he braces for the arrival of twins. Brady progresses as he combines cross training with more running. Listener Offer: NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top!   Jessica Stenson pops in to update us on her preparations for the upcoming Valencia Marathon, how pacing the Melbourne Marathon fell into plans and how she’s shaping up to take on the national record all while balancing the demands of family life. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Callum Davies pops down from Queensland to win the Victorian 5000m Champs in 14:00.78, outlasting Yohanes Dagnaw who won the state championship and Liam Cashin, while Lucas Chis set the U18 record 14:06.76. Stephanie Kelly won the title in 16:38.45 ahead of Bianca Puglisi and Karen Blaney. Aths Vic Results Hub   Doris Lemngole for the University of Alabama went back-to-back in the NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, with North Carolina State the winning team. Australian Amy Bunnage placed 30th. Habtom Samuel for the University of New Mexico finally broke through to win the 10k cross country race to take out the title, while the winning team was Oklahoma State University. Results via Runners World US Matt Smith and Josie Wilson won the Western Australia 10000m State Championship Results via World Athletics Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers muses on the state of parkrun’s standing with local councils Moose on the Loose finds his ick in Australian Athletics pandering to running at its most superficial. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Should workouts be done in supershoes, or are there non-supershoes that fit this purpose? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

420: SA 5000m Championships | Vic Milers Club 3000m | Point To Pinnacle  This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Black Friday Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15bf and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount!   Brad remembers that he’s definitely a runner and not a cyclist. Julian puts in his big week during his conference in Melbourne. Brady works out the best weight and gets an appreciation for race directing Sweat Vs Steam. Listener Offer: NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Elite Fields for World Cross Country Trials have been released ahead of the event to be held 28th November at Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra. Entry Lists   Alex Stitt takes out the South Australia 5000m State Championships in 13:58.26 ahead of Adrian Potter and Jacob Cocks. Kate Holland-Smith won the State Title in 16:44.52 ahead of Tiana Cetta and Emily Wass. Official Results   Tess Kirsop Cole won the Vic Milers 3000m in 9 Seth O’Donnell wins in a meet record of 7:55, after winning the B race earlier. Lucas Chis came second in the A race in 8:00.26, just ahead of Will Lewis in 8:00.73. Tess Kirsop-Cole won the A race in 9:33.80 ahead of Katherine Dowie in 9:35.41 and Sophie Hall in 9:45.96 . Aths Vic Results Hub   Sam Clifford won the Point To Pinnacle in a course record, ascending to the top of kunyani from Sandy Point in 1:21:29 ahead of James Hansen and Leo Peterson. Danette Sheehan won in 1:41:25 ahead of Alice McGushin and Madeline Murray. Official Results   Josh Phillips ran 14:07 and Aynsley Van Graan ran 16:37 to post the fastest times of the day at the Gong 5000 on the Illawarra Criterium Track. Official Results Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au The boys then review the latest drop in gear from Saysky, including half tights, shirts and some of the collaboration in shoes with Puma. You can shop the full range at saysky.com, where you can also score 15% off with our exclusive discount code using the code IRP15 at checkout.   Whispers addresses last week’s topic of professionals not posting to Strava, then  Moose on the Loose muses on the rise of the professional runner youtube channels.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Is it safe to train post-injury for 10 weeks for a marathon? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/  

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419: NSW Milers Club & QLD 5000m Champs | World Athletics AOTY Nominations | Summer Base Training  This episode of the Inside Running Podcast is brought to you by SAYSKY —  You can shop the full range at saysky.com, where you can also score 15% off with our exclusive discount code using the code IRP15 at checkout.   Brad defends his interviewing style with Jess Hull. Julian recaps his week leading into the Run4Geelong 10K. Brady officially commences his back to running program. Listener Offer: NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.   Obssa Youssouf and Kristen Cook each took out top honours in their respective 1500m races at the NSW Milers Club, while Kai Cullens and Georgia Winkcup each took out the 800m Official Results   Lachlan Moore and Libby Mantay take out the Queensland 5000m State Championships. Official Results   World Athletics publish their nominations for Athlete of the Year, with the winners to be announced 30th November 2025. World Athletics Press Release Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Moose goes on the Loose on the over-obsession of the minute detail and adults competing at kids' races, while Whispers leads to the whereabouts of professional athletes and raises the question whether they should publish all their training on Strava. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week, what are some suggestions for base summer training with no races planned? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/