Interview: Andy Blow (CEO and Founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration)

In this episode of the Inside Running Podcast, host Brady Threlfall sits down with the Founder and CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration, Andy Blow, to unpack the latest trends in fueling for runners. Drawing on a range of listener-submitted questions, they dive into topics like carbohydrate intake, hydration strategies, and how to personalise your race-day nutrition. Whether you’re chasing a PB or just looking to avoid hitting the wall, this episode is packed with practical insights from one of the leading experts in endurance fueling.  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/

439: Maurie Plant Meet | The Ten | Run for the Kids  This 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".   Brad logs another consistent week of training. Julian returns to running with a plan to load the right parts of the leg. Brady recaps a reality check in his first race back at Run for the Kids.   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 Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   After a chaotic start, Cameron Myers streaked away in the John Landy 1500m to set the fastest time on Australian soil of 3:30.42, ahead of Adam Spencer returning from World Indoor Champs a week ago. Claudia Hollingsworth managed to hold off Georgia Hunter-Bell in a climactic 4:01.30, with Sarah Billings and Linden Hall behind. Rose Davies won the 3000m in 8:45.13 ahead of Maudie Skyring and Georgia Griffith. Jackson Sharp chased down the aggressive front running of Seth O’Donnell to win the 3000m by .09 of a second in 7:41.02. Luke Boyes took out the 800m in 1:45.21 ahead of Daniel Williams and Tony Van Diepen of the Netherlands Maurie Plant Meet Results   Ky Robinson breaks the 10000m National Record at The Ten Sound Running Meet, becoming the first Australian to run 10km under 27 minutes in 26:57.07, just behind winner Mohamad Abdilaahli. Brett Robinson ran 28:10.53, while Ed Marks ran 27:54.98 in the B race. Shelby Houlihan won the Women’s 10000m in 30:50.10. Oli Hoare won the 1500m in 3:35.82 Results   Jimmy Whelan ran 65:04 at Berlin Half Marathon, while Andrea Kiptoo won in 59:11 with pacemaker Dennis Kipkemoi a step behind and Amanal Petros set a German National Record of 59:22. Results   Harry Norman won the Run For the Kids 14.4km Long Course in 43:14 ahead of Liam Adams and Nathan Stoate. Donve Viljoen won in 48:42 ahead of Amy Robinson and Erika Florez. Results   Sifan Hassan withdraws from the London Marathon citing an achilles injury. Athletics Weekly   London Marathon looking to host the event across two days. Guardian article   Josh Kerr announces his intent to break the mile world record of 3:43 at London Diamond League. Athletics Weekly   Talking points addresses some correspondence from a recent guest interview then tries to make sense of supposed tensions between athletes and administrations as reported in the press. Moose on The Loose builds on the themes in the talking points, athletes having the spotlight over others, event clashes on the trail scene and selective Strava posting.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. What benefits could you lose put from running on the treadmill?  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/

438: Indoor World Championships | NSW & Vic State Championships | Maurie Plant Preview   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 sidesteps a snake at Mulligans and still maintains a pro routine. Julian gets home to Anglesea via the most confusing bike track in Australia. Brady takes in the lessons of the latest guest interview, then still weighs up racing 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.   Jess Hull third in 3000m in 8:58.16, with Nadia Battocletti winning the gold medal and Emily Mackay just eclipsing Jess for silver in 8:58.12, Linden Hall running 9:04.83. Josh Kerr won the 3000m in 7:35.56, outkicking Cole Hocker and Yann Schrub to the line. Adam Spencer won the bronze medal in the 1500m in 3:40.26, with Mariano Garcia of Spain winning in 3:39.63 and outdoor world champion Isaac Nader of Portugal in second. Jess Hull won another medal with a silver in the 1500m in an area record 3:59.45, with Georgia Hunter-Bell winning gold in 3:58.53, Nikki Hiltz in third Hayley Kitching came fifth in her debut championship running 2:00.50 in the 800m, Keely Hodgkinson dominated in a Championship Record of 1:55.30.   Peter Bol fourth in the 800 final in an area record of 1:45.14, while US teen phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus won in 1:44.24. World Athletics Results   Jaylah Hancock-Cameron won both the 800m and 1500m titles at the NSW Track and Field Championships. Obssa Youssouf won the Men’s 800 while Isaac Shaw won the Men’s 1500m. Results   Caitlin Mcquicken-Bell and Alex Hanigan won the 800m titles at the Vic State Track and Field Championships, with Mia Roux and Evander Scott winning the 1500m titles. AthsVic Results Hub   The boys talk about listening on the run with the Shokz range. Use IRPPRO for exclusive 15AUD discount of the all-new OpenFit Pro. Shop Here  Use IRP15 for other classic models  Shop Here Whispers big name for Great Ocean Road, a big name makes a big brand switch. Moose gets on The Loose over side group-chats, cycling groups abusing runners, while defending the merits and benefits of group long runs.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. When you max out single runs on six days a week, should you add doubles to save the rest day or run everyday of the week?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.    The show wraps up as the boys go through the start lists for the Maurie Plant Meet, and whether records could fall Berlin Half or at The Ten Sound Running Meet. 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". In a rare, English-speaking interview, Crokes interviews Marius Bakken. Marius finished 9th at the 2001 World Championships in the 5,000m. During his career, he held Norwegian records at 2000, 3000 and 5000m, which stood for over 20 years. He competed at two Olympic Games and has a 5km PB of 13:06. Despite having a successful career on the track, he’s probably better known for being the pioneer of The Norwegian Method and Double Threshold training. Check out his new book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8269471100 Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of My Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

437: Adelaide Invitational | NYC Half Marathon | Adidas Hyperboost Edge 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 stays consistent as the seasons change. Julian holds off from making any premature return to running. Brady gets rolling on the hills in his preparations for Boston.   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.   Fotyen Tesfay runs the second fastest marathon of all time of 2:10:53, in her debut at the Barcelona Marathon. World Athletics Article   Daniel Williams upsets Luke Boyes winning the 800m in 1:44.37 at the Adelaide Invitational, while Abbey Caldwell won the 800m in 2:00.04 ahead of Jaylah Hancock-Cameron. Tomonori Yamaguchi from Japan won the Men’s 1500m in 3:40.13 ahead of Jackson Sharp and Alex Stitt, while Milla Roberts won the Women’s 1500m in 4:12.81 over Klara Dess and Zoe Melhuish. Yutaro Niinae from Japan took out the Men’s Steeplechase, as did Cara Feain-Ryan. Ruby Smee won the 5000m in 15:52.28 ahead of Izzy Thornton-Bott and Libby Mantay. Official Results   The team for the Indoor World Championships in Kurjawy Pormoze, Poland was announced featuring Hayley Kitching (800m), Jess Hull (1500m & 3000m), Linden Hall (1500m), Peter Bol (800m), Bob Abdelrahim(800m) and Adam Spencer (1500m). Australian Athletics Announcement   Grant Fisher ran 1:00:53 in debut half marathon in NYC Half, Adriaan Wildschutt won in 59:30 ahead of Zouhair Talbi and Gulveer Singh. Hellen Obiri won in 1:06:33 ahead of Sharon Lokedi and Megan Keith. NYRR Results Joe Wigfield and Alex Bell won the Bath Half Marathon, doubling as the selection trials for the World Half Marathon Championships. Official Results   Australians featured in the NCAA D1 Indoor Champs include Tom Palfrey placing 9th in the Mile and 12th in the 3000m, as well as Thomas Diamond coming 5th in the Men’s Mile. Results   James Hansen took out the Bluff 2 Boat Ramp 10k in 28:44 ahead of Haftu Strintzos and Toby Gaulter. Gen Gregson, a week after running Nagoya Marathon won in 33:16, ahead of Milly Clark and Karen Blaney. Results Eliud Kipchoge has announced that he will run the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon as part of Eliud’s World Tour https://www.instagram.com/p/DVzizHDCIos/  Adidas introduce the upcoming Hyperboost Edge, which the boys review and figure out how it fits into a rotation  Moose asks for a follow up to what self-improvement challenge the boys are going to undertake this week. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Does mileage equal everything, and how do workouts fit in?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  The episode concludes with a preview of the World Indoor Championships in Poland this coming weekend. 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/

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/