Shoe Geeks - February 2026

436: Box Hill Classic | Lisbon Half Marathon | Nagoya Marathon This episode is brought to you by SAYSKY. The Spring/Summer 26 collection is inspired by the unspoken poetry of running. 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 gets in a workout while managing the community 5K track event. Julian gives shoe advice for fitting shoes over the phone and makes progress in recovery. Brady starts sizing up race shoe options.   This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   Claudia Hollingsworth ran 3:58.09, the fastest ever 1500m by an Australian on home soil at the Box Hill Classic. Thomas Moorcroft won the Men’s 1500m. Junya Matsumoto of Japan won the 800m in 1:47:40, while Rachel O’Brien won in 2:06.55 Tom Bowers and Aynslee Minnaar won their 3000m races. AthsVic Results Hub   Jacob Kiplimo won the Lisbon Half Marathon in a(nother) World Record time of 57:20. World Athletics Report   Gen Gregson placed 8th in the Nagoya Marathon in 2:25:06, while Brett Robinson took out the win in the attached Nagoya City Half Marathon in 1:03:47. Japan Running News    Liam Boudin placed 6th in Bashir’s Run Half Marathon in Gent, Belgium, running 1:01:08, with Tim Vincent 7th in 1:01:17. Results   Jaylah Hancock-Cameron won the 800m A race in 2:02.37 at the NSW Milers Meet, Lachlan Raper won the Men’s 800m A in 1:48.79. Results   Atlanta Track Club agreed to pay Jess McClain $20,000 USD as compensation following developments made after an investigation into lead car debacle. Lets Run Article Only 1% of 240,000 applications were successful for this year’s NYC Marathon. Run247 Article   Ethiopian Junior U20 records not to be ratified with AIU finding evidence of age falsification. Canadian Running Magazine   Whispers are compiling the lists of top 10 running songs from IRP hosts, then Moose wants to know what little habits of self-improvement the boys are going to do.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Thoughts on using Training Blocks to structure your running?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  The boys close out with discussions on the Adelaide Invitational and Bluff 2 Boat Ramp. 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/  

435: Hobart Track Classic | Tokyo Marathon | Asics Superblast 3 Review This episode is brought to you by SAYSKY. The Spring/Summer 26 collection is inspired by the unspoken poetry of running. 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’s life gets busy with hills, training and life duties. Julian gets on the bike with Pia, snakes and Melbourne Marathon changes. Brady continues to build the momentum as he becomes Strava verified. This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers. Diribe Welteji was banned for two years after refusing to provide a test sample, with Georgia Griffith set to receive bronze from the 2025 World Indoor 1500m Final in Nanjing, China. Athletics Integrity Unit Media Release Canadian Running Magazine Callum Davies 7:48.21 took out the 3000m National Championship at the Hobart Track Classic, outkicking Brett Robinson and Adam Goddard for the win while Claudia Hollingsworth won the title in 8:37.42 breaking away from Abbey Caldwell and Georgia Griffith. Peter Bol won the 800m in 1:47.07 ahead of training partner Bob Abdelrahim and Junya Matsumoto of Japan, while Jaylah Hancock Cameron 2:02.22 ahead of Ivy Boothroyd and Tess Kirsopp-Cole. Peyton Craig won the 1500m in 3:44.57 ahead of Luke Shaw and Thomas Moorcroft. Results via World Athletics   The Tokyo Marathon was won by Tadese Takele of Ethiopia in 2:03:37, while Brigid Kosgei won in a new course record of 2:14:29. Sinead Diver made her return to the marathon running 2:29:57 placing 19th, while James Nipperess ran 2:14:59. Official Results Connor Latouf and Leah Simpson each won the Queensland 3000m State Championships Results Georgia Winkcup and Harm Schaap were the winners of the NSW Mile Champs in Illawarra. Results   Chaos at the US Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta, as the pack of 4 lead women which included World Championship representative Jess McClain, were misled by the lead vehicles, allowing Molly Born to take the win in 1:09:43. McClain along with Emma Hurley and Ednah Kurgat filed protests and appeals, which were later denied. Canadian Running Magazine   The boys review the recently released and highly anticipated Asics Superblast 3, comparing it against the legacy of its predecessor and testing how it rides for those long runs.   Whispers salivates at a potential matchup for Gold Coast Marathon, while some beef starts to roast between two local stars. Moose on The Loose feels the frustration for the hypothetical podium in Atlanta, then Brady unloads on a social media clanger.  This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. What advice do you have for someone running their first track 5k? 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/

The Shoe Geeks, Nitta, TDC and Moose are back! Here's your monthly dose of running shoe chat! Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of My Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

This weekend's episode is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Chances are, you’re gearing up for a race yourself, but how dialled in is your race nutrition? Precision Fuel & Hydration makes it simple with a free online planner. Visit precisionhydration.com and while you are there, place your first order and get 15% off when you use the code "IRP2026". This weekend's guest, Susan Hobson competed at 3 Olympic Games, 5 world Cross country championships, 2 Commonwealth Games, 1 track and field world championships and a World Half Marathon Championship. She also won National titles in the 10,000m (3), Marathon (2) and Cross Country. Since retiring from the sport, she has gone on to be a National team manager as well as holding other roles with Australian Athletics. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of My Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com  

434: Box Hill Burn | Lievin Indoor Meet | Rayner’s Half Marathon NR in Barcelona   This episode is brought to you by SAYSKY. The Spring/Summer 26 collection is inspired by the unspoken poetry of running. 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 settles in for a week of training as preparations for Hybrid Athletic 5000m build up. Julian feels more productive as he starts the comeback to running. Brady looks eager as the campaign for Boston picks up.   This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   Jack Rayner set a new National Record in the Half Marathon of 59:51 at Barcelona, placing 6th behind winner Hagos Gebrehewit. Official Results   Linden Hall ran 14:56.04 for the win and fastest 5000m by an Australian in Australia at the Box Hill Burn, over Nozomi Tanaka of Japan Maudie Skyring. Brett Robinson bode his time over the front running of Seth O’Donnell to take the win in 13:28.39 with Callum Davies in third. Will Lewis won the 1500m in 3:41.67, while Ally Brooks won in 4:23.51. AthsVic Results Hub   Jess Hull clocked the #2 All-time Indoor 2000m in 5:26.68 in Lievin, France while Keely Hodgkinson ran a new 800m Indoor World Record of 1:54.87. Georgia Hunter Bell won the 1500m in 4:00.21, while outdoor World Champion Isaac Nader won in 3:32.44 while Adam Spencer won the B race in 3:35.23. Lauren Ryan placed seventh in the 3000m running 8:37.46. World Athletics Results   Tara Palm ran a personal best of 2:31:58 in the Osaka Marathon for 8th place, Caitlin Adams had to settle for 2:45:11. Other Australians making the top 20 included Sophie Chudley 2:41:54, Olivia Taylor 2:42:50 and Ingrid Cleland 2:45:53. Japan Running News    Habert Kibet of Uganda won the Castellon 10k in 26:39 ahead of Yann Schrub of France and Andreas Aalmgren of Sweden. Caroline Gitona of Kenya won in 29:34 ahead of Nelvin Jepkemboi and Chaltu Dida of Ethiopia. World Athletics Results   Jack Anstey won the mile at the Saucony Battle for Boston in 3:52.48, while Sam Ruthe placed second in the 3000m with 7:43.16. Results   Tshepiso Masalela was disqualified for gun hand gesture in his win over Azeddine Habz in 1500m indoor race in Poland. Canadian Running Magazine   Whispers polls for most popular songs for running while Moose expresses a curiosity and admiration for HYROX.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. How do you do threshold sessions in the heat?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  The boys then wrap up the show with a preview of the 3000m National Championships to be held at this weekend’s Hobart Track Classic. 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/

433: Perth Track Classic | Indoor Racing Season | NSW 5000m Championships  This episode is brought to you by SAYSKY. The Spring/Summer 26 collection is inspired by the unspoken poetry of running. 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 recaps his race at NSW 5000m Championships to take a state record Julian’s back out venturing on the mountain bike. Brady’s mixing surfing analogies and getting momentum into his training.   This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers. Peter Bol opened his season at the Perth Track Classic with a victory in the 800m with1:43.89 , ahead of Bob Abdelrahim who also ran a Comm Games qualifier with Tiarnan Crorken of Great Britain third. Abbey Caldwell won the 1500m in a personal best time of 4:02.82 over Nozomi Tanaka and Jaylah Hancock-Cameron. Results   Cole Hocker won the Mile in 3:45.94 at the ASICS Sound Invite  ahead of training partner Cooper Teare, with Jack Anstey 6th in 3:52.09 and Sam Ruthe 7th in 3:52.46. Lauren Ryan came 4th in the mile in 4:26.17, won by Emily Mackay in 4:22.43 Results   Elle St Pierre splits a 3:59.33 1500m for a National Indoor Record en route to her victory in the BU Valentine Invitational Mile, while NSW product Tomas Palfrey Oregon 7:39.03 for 3000m in a school record for Oregon University. Ben Thomas became the 100th Australian to go sub-4 minutes for a mile, running 3:58.48 for Villanova. Results   Keeley Hodgkinson sets a British National Indoor Record of 1:56.33 in the 800m in the heats of the UK Indoor Championships Athletics Weekly Hailey Kitching ran 1:59.22 800m at the Husky Classic while Thomas Diamond placed second in the Mile in 3:52.49. Results Luke Hince won the title race of the NSW 5000m Championships in 14:00.40, with Isaac Shaw second and Tom Davies third. Zoe Melhuish won the title ahead of Aynslee Van Graan and Eliza Lawton. Results Jack Rayner sets a new Australian National Record of 59:51, placing 6th at the Barcelona Half World Athletics Report Whispers confirms Stewy McSweyn’s official move to On Athletic Club Oceania, then Moose on The Loose ranks friendliest shared trail users. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Are we avoiding adversity with the use of pre-workout supplements?   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/  

This episode is brought to you by SAYSKY. The Spring/Summer 26 collection is inspired by the unspoken poetry of running. 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 sets a season opener at the Summer Series in his first 3000m in eleven years. Julian launches The Running Company Canberra to much fanfare. Brady rides the wave of good form on a comeback workout. Linden Hall joins the show to recap her American tour, featuring her medal-winning relay leg at the World Cross Country Championships at her alma mater Florida State University, her performances at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix and the Millrose Games, as well as chatting about bringing indoor racing to Australia and whether she’s moving up in distance, keeping it going for LA2028 and her current PUMA shoe rotation. This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers. Charles Barrett took the Victorian Mile Championship at the 100th meet of the Vic Milers Club, winning the Mile in 3:58.45 to just hold off Will Lewis and Tiarnan Crorken of Great Britain. Imogen Baker took home the Championship in a tactical 4:43.16 ahead Stephanie Kelly and Katherine Dowie. Bob Abdirahem set a new 800m Meet Record in 1:46.48, clear of Alexander Cameron-Smith and Will Katic, while Abbey Caldwell won in 2:00.79 ahead of Jaylah Hancock-Cameron and Tess Kirsop-Cole. Aths Vic Results Hub NSW Milers at Bankstown Daniel Williams won the 800m A race in 1:48.33 that had the surprise inclusion of Sam Clifford, while Matilda Ryan won the 800m in 2:07.48. Stefan Music won the 1500m A Race in 3:49.11 and Ruby Madden won in 4:25.65 Official Results Jacob Kiplimo’s Barcelona Half Marathon world record will not be ratified, citing an unfair drafting advantage provided by the lead car. Canadian Running Magazine Femke Bol marked her debut in the 800m with a 1:59.07 Dutch short track National Record at the Meeting Metz Moselle Athelor 2026. World Athletics Report Bernard Kibet Kiploech disqualified and banned for four years for doping over biological passport anomalies, with his 5th place in the Paris Olympics 2024 voided. Sport Resolutions Caitlin Adams, Tara Palm and Rebecca Lowe announced in Osaka Marathon elite field Japan Running News The Whispers hears that NZ Athletics accepts Croke’s apology, while wondering Where’s Seth and writes a Maurie Plant wishlist. Moose on The Loose misses a personal connection with the running community. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Thoughts on Runna & Coaching AI?  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/  

431: 2026 Millrose Games | BU John Terrier Meet | Marugame Half Marathon 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 starts the week with a snake and a swoop. Julian calls in ahead of the imminent launch of the Running Company Canberra. Brady survives a week in the heat while he monitors old injuries.   Running to America - the Indigenous Marathon Project documentary mentioned, available via DocPlay (subscription required)   This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   Cam Myers won the prestigious Wanamaker Mile in 3:47.57 over the defending champion Yared Nuguse and Hobbs Kessler, while Oli Hoare ran 3:53.69 for 9th place. Nikki Hilz kicked away to win the Wanamaker Mile over Jess Hull who ran 4:20.11, with Linden Hall 4th in a personal best of 4:21.45 and the #2 all time indoor mile. Cole Hocker kicked away to win ahead of Josh Kerr and Parker Wolfe in the Men’s Two Mile, with Ky Robinson 4th in 8:08.40. Doris Lemngole won the women’s 3000m in 8:31.39, with Lauren Ryan placing 5th in 8:41.97. Results   Sam Ruthe won the Boston University John Terrier Meet Mile in 3:48.88, the 11th fastest in the world ever, a under 18 world record and the New Zealand National Record Results   London Marathon announced their elite fields to feature Olympians Sifan Hassan, Hellen Obiri, Tamirat Tola, Jacob Kiplimo as well as Sebastian Sawe, and will include Australians Tim Vincent and Liam Boudin. Men's Field - World Athletics Article Women’s Field - World Athletics Article   Dolphine Omare won the Marugame Half Marathon in Japan in 1:06:15 ahead of Eilish McColgan, with Izzy Batt-Doyle 4th in 1:08:51, with Australians Rebecca Lowe in 1:15:24 and Portia Olsen in 1:21:22 also making the top 20. Richard Etir set a course record of 59:07 in his clear victory ahead of Emmanuel Maru and Santiago Catrofe who set the Uruguayan national record of 60:21. Liam Boudin ran a personal best of 61:26, with Alex Harvey in 63:13, Tim Vincent and 63:35. Japan Running News   Leo Petersen won the Sun Run 10k in Manly over Ed Goddard, while Aynslee Van Graan held off Nicola Sheridan for the win. Sun Run Results   Whispers mention local and global running stars locking in sponsorship deals while asking for calm with Spotify. Moose on The Loose decries the age of entitlement as customers cross the line.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. How close to marathon pace should be 12 weeks out?  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/

This weekend's episode is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Chances are, you’re gearing up for a race yourself, but how dialled in is your race nutrition? Precision Fuel & Hydration makes it simple with a free online planner. Visit precisionhydration.com and while you are there, place your first order and get 15% off when you use the code " IRP2026". Jaryd Clifford is a guest interviewer on this one and catches up with Paralympian, 2025 World Championship Bronze Medallist and Oceania and Australian T20 1500m Record Holder, Annabelle Colman.  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/ To donate and show your sup

430: New Balance Indoor Grand Prix | State Track Meets | Nitro Deviate 4 Review This weeks episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by CD Joinery Bluff 2 Boat Ramp Fun Run. Come visit the stunning North West Coast of Tasmania and plan your ultimate runcation today! It's Just 90 minutes from world-famous Cradle Mountain Indulge in amazing local food and take on the Bluff 2 Boat Ramp run and race some of Australia's fastest. You can recover in style with a one-of-a-kind post-race sauna at Savu Saunas Tasmania is calling – will you answer?  Enter today - www.bluff2boatramp.com   Brad considers joining a club ahead of a summer series track race. Julian turns to hiking and biking while his knee is on the mend. Brady braces for the return to work and a heatwave.   This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   Cameron Myers ran 7:27.57 for a new 3000m National Record at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, winning ahead of Andrew Coscoran and Graham Blanks. Josh Hoey ran 800m Indoor World Record of 1:42.50, paced by his brother Jaxson Hoey. Linden Hall came second in the 3000m in 8:27.03 PB, with Jess Hull third in 8:36.03 behind Elle St. Pierre winning in 8:26.54 Hobbs Kessler ran the 2000m indoor World Record in 4:48.79, with both he and Grant Fisher beating Cole Hocker’s newly minted mark from the day before at a separate meet. Sarah Billings placed fourth in the women’s 1500m in 4:01.79 just behind winner Dorcus Ewoi in 4:01.22 Results   Abby Caldwell won the 1500m A Race in 4:04.13 at the Vic Milers Meet in Doncaster, ahead of Jaylah Hancock-Cameron and Imogen Baker. Jonathan Harris took control to win the 1500m in 3:41.24 just ahead of Charles Barrett and Lucas Chis. Tess Kirsopp-Cole won the 800m A Race in 2:05.51 ahead of while Declyn Tanner and Elly Fleming, while Jack Lunn won in 1:50.09 to hold off Will Katic and Lachlan Thomas. Aths Vic ResultsHub   Adrian Potter ran 13:59.63 for 5000m at the Adelaide Distance Series, with Monique Hollick taking it out in 17:17.89. Athletics SA Results   Fleur Cooper won the 1500m at the NSW Milers Meet in 4:24.06 ahead of Aynslee Van Gran and Ava Garnys, while in the Men's Elliot Metcalf won in 3:46.33 ahead of Oliver Ham and Matthew McLachlan. Athletics NSW Results   Sam Ruthe breaks the world under 16 mile record of 3:53.83 at the Cooks International Classic in Whanganui, New Zealand behind Sam Tanner who won in 3:53.36. The Post NZ Article   Boston Marathon announced professional fields featuring Australians Leanne Pompeani, Lisa Weightman, Izzi Batt-Doyle and Andy Buchanan. Boston Marathon 2026 Pro Field Announcement   Tokyo Marathon announced their Elite Fields featuring Sinead Diver, Vanessa Wilson, Ed Goddard and Alex Harvey. Japan Running News   The boys receive the newly released Puma Deviate Nitro 4 and review the new trainers, going through the specs, fit and feel out on the road.   Whispers gets the elite field Bluff 2 Boat Ramp trickling through, then there’s also news of Brigid Kosgei changing  allegiance from Kenya to Turkiye Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation Article Moose on the Loose tries to give a reality check to influencers setting moonshot goals.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. How would you structure marathon training around three days of running per week?    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/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN