Interview: Tom Schwartz (rerelease Feb 2020)

20 years on from winning the World Cross Country title and dominating Australian Running for so long. Enjoy this rerelease interview that Crokes did with Benita Willis back in April 2019. Opening and Closing Music: Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch:       • Feeling Good — Broke in Summer | Free...   Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/feeling-good

340: Runaway Sydney Half Marathon | Kenya Olympic Marathon Team Announcement | The Virtue of Consistency This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best.  Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount. Brad goes full out on a 5k time trial then goes into his recent history of long runs. Julian checks the surf before getting back on the horse. Brady takes it easy in his first week post-Ballarat Marathon.   Ed Goddard took out the Hoka Runaway Sydney Half Marathon in 1:05:43 ahead of Matt Smith and Matthew Cox. Abigail Nordberg won the Half Marathon in 1:14:35 ahead of Eloise Wellings and Lauren Reid. Results   Eliud Kipchoge was selected for his fifth Olympic team, hoping for a third consecutive gold medal in the marathon. His teammates for Kenya will be Benson Kipruto who recently beat Kipchoge at this year’s Tokyo Marathon and 2024 winner of the London Marathon Alexander Mutiso. Peres Chepchirchir, also the defending Olympic Champion has also been selected, along with Hellen Obiri who won silver in the 5000m and placed 4th in the 10,000m at the Tokyo Olympics and defending silver-medallist Brigid Kosgei. Olympics.com Article   Listener Question of the week asks what a newer runner needs to do to get their body right and break the injury cycle. Moose goes on the Loose on would-be customers wasting time of store staff, then there’s discussion on an audacious attempt on Greek ultrarunner Yiannis Kouros’ long standing 1000 mile record. 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

Keep the ball rolling with this training talk long form interview with Coach Tom Schwartz and Crokes. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music: Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch:     • Feeling Good — Broke in Summer | Free...   Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/feeling-good 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

339: Ballarat Marathon | Hamburg Marathon | Suzhou/Shanghai Diamond League   This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best.  Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount.   Brady recaps his day at the Ballarat Marathon, taking us through his mindset and the atmosphere of the maiden event to run a personal best of 2:19:40. Brad puts his biggest week of mileage as he continues his journey on the mend. Julian finally returns to the show, though not without a few hiccups.     Tom Do Canto took out the inaugural Ballarat Marathon in 2:17:04, with Brady second and Callum Drake third in 2:22:49. Ella McCartney was the marathon winner in 2:40:55, with Jessica Willis second in 2:48:38 with Kellie Angel third 2:48:47. Reece Edwards won the half marathon in 1:05:27 ahead of Archie Reid and Kieren Perkins, while Tara Palm won in 1:12:48 ahead of Gemma Maini and Ella Higgins. Melissa Duncan and Riley Cocks were each the winners of the 10k, Dale Carrol was the winner of the 5km and Paul Robinson won the road Mile. Zoe Buckman won both the 5k and the Mile, with Olga Firsova placing second in both. Ballarat Marathon Results   Gen Gregson 4th 71:39 at the Gifu Half Marathon, Japan while Brett Robinson runs 1:03:42 for 11th. Japan Running News   Andy Buchanan 2:08:58 for 11th place at the Hamburg Marathon, elevating him as the 7th fastest Australian all time but missing the Olympic Qualifier. Ryan Gregson ran 2:18:53 while Ellie Pashley gave it a go in 2:29:58. The race was won by Bernard Koech in 2:04:24, and debutant Irine Cheptai in 2:18:21. Hamburg Marathon Results   Emmanuel Wanyonyi sets a new Road Mile World Record of  3:54.50 ahead of previous holder Hobbs Kessler at the Adidas Road to Records Adizero. Results via Let’s Run   Rose Davies secures an Olympic Qualifying time of 14:47.86 and third fastest all-time at the Suzhou Diamond League 5000m, with Lauren Ryan in 14:58.69, Izzy Batt-Doyle in 15:06 and Maudie Skyring running 15:12. Alemeshete Mekedes of Ethiopia won in 14:36. In the men’s 5000m, Morgan McDonald ran 13:18.65 and Jack Rayner 13:19.57 with Selemon Barega of Ethiopia taking it out in 12:55.68. Cara Feain-Ryan ran 9:31.68 in the 3000m Steeplechase. Shanghai/Suzhou Diamond League Results    Oli Hoare at Penn Relays 3:51.28 Mile, narrowly missing the Olympic Qualifier and coming second behind OAC teammate Yared Nuguse. Results via World Athletics   Listener Questions ask if Jack Rayner is ready to move back to the marathon and whether Sinead Diver needs to prove her fitness. Moose On The Loose lists the grievances he's been hanging on to, from Aussies losing their accents, the overreach of influencers, run clubs giving speeches before easy jogs.   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

Olympic medals, brotherly love, NYC Marathon Ws & sinking beer with Rod Dixon.   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

In Part 2 of Moose in Paris, we hear about the specifics in the new product coming from Nike that was featured at this event. This episode also features guest interviews from Kathy Gomez – VP, Cushioning Innovation & Elliott Heath - Global Running Footwear Product Manager. 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

338: Leanne Pompeani | Boston & London Marathons | Xiamen Diamond League   This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best.  Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount.   Leanne Pompeani fills in for Moose and managing hamstring issues, the Festival of Running in Paris and the National 5000m Championship, then trying to set a plan to qualify for the 10k Olympics. She goes through a training week and recaps her win at the Wollongong Fitness 5k. Brad recovers and sets some running based goals for the next few months ahead. Brady gets back to work and has a hitout at parkrun and commits to the Ballarat Marathon.   Sisay Lemma won the Boston Marathon in 2:06:17, Mohamed Esa and defending champion Evans Chebet. Hellen Obiri went back to back in 2:22:37 just holding off Sharon Lokedi, with Edna Kiplagat in third. Boston Marathon Results Leaderboard https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/highlights-from-the-2024-boston-marathon/    Peres Chepchirchir breaks away from Tigist Assefa to win the London Marathon in the Women’s Only World Record time of 2:16:16. Alexander Mutiso 2:04:01 over Kenenisa Bekele who set a Master World Record in 2:04:, with Briton Emile Cairess third in 2:06:46. James Nipperess 2:17:17 London Marathon Results Leaderboard https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/triumph-and-records-at-the-2024-london-marathon/    Gudaf Tsegay took out the 1500m at the Xiamen Diamond League in a World Leading time of 3:50.30 with personal bests going to Georgia Griffith in 3:59.04 and in Sarah Billings 3:59.59, with Linden Hall clocking in 4:00.71. Lamencha Girma of Ethiopia won the 5000m with Stewy McSweyn narrowly missing the Olympic Qualifier in 13:05.18, with Jack Rayner running 13:18.74 and Matt Ramsden in 13:26.60. In the 800m Peter Bol ran 1:47.01, while Cara Feain-Ryan ran 9:32.08 in the 3000m Steeplechase. Xiamen Diamond League Results   Wollongong Fitness 5k was won by Tom Do Canto in 14:27 and Leanne Pompeani in 15:32. Wollongong Fitness 5k Results   Lauren Ryan took out Run The Tan in 11:34 to move to #2 on the all-time list, with Abbey Caldwell second in 11:54 and Shanie Landen third in 12:50. Andrew Coscoran of Ireland was first in the Elite Men’s race in 10:28, with Seth O’Donnell second in 10:34 and Dale Carrol third in 10:36. Run the Tan 2024 Results   Listener Question asks what the plan for Stewy McSweyn should be for Olympic qualification, the Whispers speak of Tom Do Canto aligning with a premium running brand and Crokes On The Loose laments the lack of respect shown to Torrie Lewis taking out the 200m. 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

Running a Paris Olympic Marathon Qualifier while juggling mum and family life with Jess Stenson.   Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music: BROKE IN SUMMER FEELING GOOD [AUDIO LIBRARY RELEASE] · FREE COPYRIGHT-SAFE MUSIC Podcast Background Music while talking interview ​- TALK#4 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0  Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos https://bit.ly/31OjyRA 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

In the first of a special two-part series, hear all the latest from Julian "Moose" Spence recent trip to the "Nike on Air" special event in Paris. He sits down with Zacca Newman and talks through some of the exciting innovation he witnessed over there. The episode includes audio from the event with short interviews from John Hoke Chief Design Officer, Nike & Matt Nurse - Nike's Sports Research Lab. 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

337: 2024 National Track Field Championships | Adam Bishop This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best.  Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount.   Ellie clarifies she’s now tapering for the Hamburg Marathon and shares how she’s shaping up in the final weeks. Brad gets out the door once as he spends the week sick. Brady hits the double ton as he reflects on his approach to the Ballarat Marathon.   Adam Bishop, the General Manager of Growth and Development for Athletics Australia, joins the show to talk about their new junior initiative, Next Athletics. Adam goes into detail the research that went into developing the program, what it aims to do in driving physical literacy and participation for children aged 3-12 years old, the format and how it will engage their motivation, how parents get involved and the plans for future expansion. Next Athletics   National Track & Field Championships held at Adelaide. Among the races, Adam Spencer took out a stacked 1500m field, kicking in the last 200m to win in 3:37.68 ahead of Oli Hoare and Jesse Hunt. Stewy McSweyn, having led for most of it, placed fourth. Jess Hull had a much more decisive victory, clearing the field with a lap to go for the Championship title in 4:01.39 with Georgia Griffith and Linden Hall on the podium. Claudia Hollingsworth had 19th birthday celebrations to remember, winning the 800m in an Olympic Qualifier of 1:58.40, ahead of Abbey Caldwell, Bendere Oboya and Catriona Bisset. Luke Boyes held off a fast-finishing Peter Bol to win the 800m title in 1:44.73, narrowly missing the Olympic Qualifier time, with Payton Craig taking third place. Rose Davies broke away to win the 5000m title in 15:21.62 ahead of Lauren Ryan and Maudie Skyring, while Matt Ramsden slipped in the inside to win the 5000m title in 13:39.61, ahead of Morgan McDonald and Jackson Sharp. Amy Cashin won the Steeplechase title in 9:39.53 ahead of Stella Radford and Cara Feain-Ryan, while Matt Clarke took out the title in front of the home crowd, winning 8:41.49 ahead of Ben Buckingham and Liam Cashin. National Track & Field Championship Results https://runnerstribe.com/len-johnson-articles/after-all-that-churn-cream-rises-to-the-top-a-column-by-len-johnson/    First round of Olympic selections: Claudia Hollingsworth - 800m Abbey Caldwell - 800m Peter Bol - 800m Jess Hull - 1500m Lauren Ryan - 10000m Athletics Australia Press Release   Rotterdam Abdi Nageye 2:04:45 in a new Dutch National Record at the Rotterdam Marathon, outkicking Amedework Walelegn of Ethiopia. Ashete Bekere was the women’s winner, crossing the line in 2:19:30. World Athletics Report   Listener Question enquires about structuring a week of marathon training as the Gold Coast training block begins, then Crokes is on the Loose as the process around Olympic selection causes headaches.   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