Shoe Geeks: June 2025

401: Live from the 2025 Gold Coast Marathon | Pre Classic  | Jess Stenson This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad recovers on the Gold Coast while he contemplates his goals for Valencia. Julian freshens up for the weekend and recaps his pacing job for the elite women’s marathon. Brady lines up for the half after a whirlwind travel schedule. Jess Stenson joins the boys on stage to debrief her performance at the half marathon, where her current fitness is at and her training and racing goals for the upcoming Sydney Marathon. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Yuki Takei of Japan won the 2025 Gold Coast Marathon in a time of 2:07:33, ahead of fellow compatriots Aoi Ota and Ryoma Takeuchi. Reece Edwards was the first Australian home in 2:17:56, ahead of Alex Harvey and Hamish Hamilton. Tegest Ymer of Ethiopia was this years winner in 2:29:27, with Caroline Kilel of Kenya in second and Alemtsehay Zerihun of Ethiopia in third. Simone McInnes was the first Australian woman to finish in 2:37:05, followed by Radka Kahlefeldt and Ella McCartney. Andy Buchanan defends his Half Marathon title in a course record and all-comers time of 1:01:08, ahead of Japanese duo Kenya Sonata and Naoya Sakuda. Isaac Heyne was second Australian with 1:01:18, with Sam Clifford setting a Tasmanian state record in 1:01:49. Leanne Pompeani also successfully defended her title in 1:09:14, ahead of Caitlin Adams and Madoka Nakano. Matt Buckell won the 10k in 29:13, while Ruby Smee won the 10km in 33:04. Official Gold Coast Marathon Results Niels Laros took out the Bowerman Mile in the Pre Classic Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, unleashing a kick finish to win in a Dutch National Record of 3:45.94, beating American Yared Nuguse by .01 of a second, with Cole Hocker in third. Cam Myers finished sixth in 3:47.50 while Oli Hoare ran 3:51.60. In the International Mile race, Adam Spencer ran a personal best of 3:50.19. Faith Kipyegon broke the 1500m World Record a week after the Breaking4, breaking her own previous mark with a time of 3:48.68. Jess Hull was third in 3:52.67 Beatrice Chebet became the first woman to run 5000m under 14 minutes, winning in a World Record time of 13:58.06. Pre Classic Results Jude Thomas won the 1500m in 3:32.35 at Meeting Stanislas Nancy, France while Jack Anstey ran 3:34.46. Georgia Griffith ran a 1500m in 4:03.53. World Athletics Results Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers tries to figure out who the boys and girls of the podcast are, then Moose on the Loose plays the best hits from the first 100 episodes. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s question asks when is it appropriate to rinse yourself in workouts. 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

This weekend interview is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news—the brandnew OpenFit 2+ has just landed, and it’s made for those who want seperate earbuds comfort, outstanding audio performance. Follow this link below and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount!: https://shokz.cc/3IqC73p Brad catches up with Olympian and former 5000m star Mike Power, reflecting on a career that stretched from running laps in a school carpark to lining up at the Prefontaine Classic with a 3:58 mile and breaking the U/16 1000m World Junior Record. Their conversation traces Mike’s journey from Little Athletics in Dandenong to a scholarship at the University of Arkansas, offering insights into how the U.S. college system helped shape him during the pivotal transition from junior to senior competition. They revisit Mike’s path to the Sydney 2000 Olympics—navigating the qualifying process, the build-up to competing on home soil, and the role Athletics Australia played in supporting him through that experience. Mike also opens up about life beyond the Games: the struggle to find the right coach, the decision to step away from elite racing, and the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis. Wrapping up, he shares his reflections on the U.S. collegiate running environment and what it's taught him about athlete development and culture. 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/

Brady takes us behind the scenes of his Nike Breaking 4 experience in Paris, featuring audio with Faith Kipyegon, Eliud Kipchoge, Patrick Sang, Brett Kirby (Principal Scientist – Applied Performance Innovation at Nike), and Elliott Heath (Product Expert, Nike Running Footwear).

400: Faith Kipyegon Breaking4 | Ostrava Golden Spike | Sandown Relays  This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount.   Brad makes a call on pacing as he manages himself. Julian does his own lactate testing ahead of pacing Gold Coast. Brady recaps his experience at the Breaking4 event in Paris, France.   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.   Faith Kipyegon’s attempt to break the four minute mile at the Nike Breaking4 event in the Stade Charlety in Paris, France has resulted in 4:06.42, an unofficial world record. https://runnerstribe.com/len-johnson-articles/when-too-much-help-is-well-just-too-much-help-a-column-by-len-johnson/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLN5ytleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFzdTVPVVYyY2s4ZHZlckFvAR75-T9TQiGvRwxnQdRLs-U3xkVqY65G4d2zqgnnToh07at9XEB1NcdpeG5KMA_aem_GQpPE-QF0C3AQHgkYT3Dww    Cam Myers became #3 on the Australian all time list running 3:29.80 to come fourth in the 1500m at Ostrava Golden Spike in Czech Republic, while Jude Thomas ran 3:32.07. Peter Bol won the 800m in 1:43.80. Results via World Athletics https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/cam-myers-breaks-330-barrier-becomes-world-u20-no-4-all-time/    Western Athletics maintained their winning streak taking out the Sandown Relays in the Men’s Premier Division of Athletics Victoria XCR, ahead of Bendigo Region and Ballarat. Ed Marks for Glenhuntly ran a course record despite a hesitant start clocking a 17:20. Sandringham came from behind to win over Box Hill and Geelong, with Donve Vilijen from Box Hill the fastest leg of the day in 20:57. AthsVic Results Hub   Sydney Marathon announced their Elite Female Fields, featuring Sifan Hassan and Brigid Kosgei as headliners. Featured Australians include Jess Stenson, Lisa Weightman and Leanne Pompeani. This has in turn allowed Sarah Klein to formally be in the team for Tokyo. https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/historic-elite-female-field-set-to-descend-on-iconic-tcs-sydney-marathon-course-in-2025/  Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Moose goes on the Loose when his life and career experience still isn’t “research” for a customer, while the Whispers gives a weekly Seth O’Donnell update.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s listener question asks for the origin story between the three hosts. 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

Catch up on the latest in the running shoe world with Moose, Nitta and TDC in their June edition of Shoe Geeks. YT Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/9ZcL4y25UMM   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

This weekend interview is powered by Lululemon. Are you heading up to the Gold Coast Marathon? Lululemon is bringing together runners, crews, and clubs for one of the biggest weekends on the Australian run calendar. Join them for final race prep, recovery sessions, and post-race celebrations. You can register for the clubhouse here: https://events.bizzabo.com/738043/home   Ed Marks has really made a name for himself in cross country, even though he keeps a pretty low profile and doesn't post much on social media or Strava. In this chat, he opens up about his success in the sport, including a great 23rd-place finish at the World Championships. Ed also talks about why he decided to coach himself now, wanting more control and to finally get a handle on past injuries. Plus, he shares why he stayed in Australia instead of going the U.S. college route, and much more. 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

399: Paris Diamond League | NSW XC Championships | Izzi Batt-Doyle This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount.   Izzi Batt-Doyle joins in from her training camp in Font Romeu to recap her season so far and plans for the year. Izzi’s Youtube Channel Julian braves the cold and sees whether his back holds up. Brad briefly gets back running before another bout of sickness.   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.   Linden Hall on her birthday ran a 1500m season best of 3:57.63 at the Paris Diamond League to place fourth with Nelly Chepchirchir winning in 3:57.02. Georgia Griffith ran 4:01.36, with Abbey Caldwell running 4:07.70. Ben Buckingham ran 8:47.49 in the 3000m steeplechase. Azeddine Habz ran the #6 all time 1500m in 3:27.49, while Yomif Kejelcha won the 5000m in 12:47.84 after setting off at world record pace. Official Results   Luke Jince wins the NSW Cross Country Championship in 32:00 over in Nowra, ahead of Tom Do Canto and Hamish Longworth. Bronte Oates won the title in 35:39, with Danette Sheehan in second and Leyla Liakatos in third. Official Results Athletics NSW Report   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Moose on the Loose flares up at amateur influencers sharing flagrant hot takes while the Whispers addresses some of the whereabouts of Seth O’Donnell.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s question asks whether it’s better to structure a single long run versus two shorter runs. 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/  

Brady takes us on a journey—with some special guests—through the history of the 4-Minute Mile, exploring why this iconic barrier still matters today and previews whether Faith Kipyegon can break it on June 26 in Paris. On that day, Nike will bring supporters from around the world together to witness Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile, with a livestream available on Nike’s YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Prime Video.

This weekend interview is powered by Lululemon. Are you heading up to the Gold Coast Marathon? Lululemon is bringing together runners, crews, and clubs for one of the biggest weekends on the Australian run calendar. Join them for final race prep, recovery sessions, and post-race celebrations. You can register for the clubhouse here: https://events.bizzabo.com/738043/home This weekend interview is with decorated steeplechaser, middle distance runner and Olympian Youcef Abdi, talking with Brad about how running took him from Algeria to Australia. Recounting his days playing soccer in their village, Youcef talks about what his inspirations for getting into athletics leading him to representing Algeria for the 1500m in the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics held in Sydney. After the event, Youcef explored his options in his life and decided to make the move to Australia to pursue a career in athletics the transition, navigating accommodation, finding employment and visas to ultimately becoming an Australian citizen in 2000. After his citizenship Youcef recalls the infamous Sydney 2000 Olympic Trials 1500m race where Youcef was caught between Craig Mottram and Nick Howarth, the resulting re-run of that race while still pursuing an Olympic qualifying time. Rounding out this part of the interview Youcef shares with Brad his training structure in the early 2000s era, which emphasised on race-pace practice which earned him a Bronze medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Youcef Abdi picks off from last week recounting his bronze medal performance at the Manchester Commonwealth Games in the 1500m in detail. After going through his personal bests, Youcef talks about what led to his transition from the 1500m to Steeplechase after the campaign for the 2004 Athens Olympics, addressing the challenges in combining hurdling with raw speed. Brad asks about training in Eldoret, Kenya at the time of their elections in the lead up to Beijing 2008 Olympics and Youcef then talks about his 6th place at the 2008 Beijing Olympics before retiring after the London 2012 Olympics, giving insight for what he attributes to having a resilient and durable running career. Youcef rounds out this interview sharing what his current life as a Development Officer for Little Athletics and coming full circle returning to soccer. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

398: Oslo & Stockholm Diamond League | Lakeside 5  | Lulelemon Gear Review   This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount.   Brad has the week off sick with the flu. Julian’s playlist gets him rolling out on the long run. Brady wants to get accurate data for his coach on the treadmill.   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Oslo Diamond League, Cam Myers second 3:48.87 in the Dream Mile behind Isaac Nader of Portugal, with Oli Hoare in 3:50.92. Nico Young won the 5000m in an American Outdoor Record of 12:45.27, while Stewy McSweyn ran 13:16.20 Official Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/myers-rockets-to-dream-mile-silver-in-348-as-marschall-vaults-onto-oslo-podium/    Rose Davies set the new National 10000m Record in Oslo Bislett Games with 30:34.11, with Izzi Batt Doyle running a personal best of 30:51.27. Results via World Athletics https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/rose-davies-breaks-australian-10000m-record-with-3034-11-in-oslo/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK4lZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFYdDl5ODd1aG9RbzFtTGVjAR7tBtK7mzOM_pMtTkLDznEtWNrvUNytcnqnUzgCXbTHZYG-TtLr8T7P7fmslA_aem_ajcg8AxHXC8Hfbfq0AT7iw    Linden Hall won the Stockholm Diamond League 3000m in a personal best of 8:30.01 and moved to #3 all time, while Ky Robinson placed third in the 5000m in 12:58.38 for a World Champs Qualifier and moving to #3 on the all time list. Local Swede Andreas Algrem won in a European Record of 12:44.27. Official Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/halls-record-run-highlights-an-australian-showcase-in-stockholm/    Ed Marks won the inaugural Lakeside:5 in 13:58, ahead of Charles Barrett for Essendon and Yohanes Dagnaw for South Melbourne. Western Athletics were the winning team in the Premier Division ahead of Ballarat and Geelong Regions. Invitational athlete Klara Dess won in 15:56 ahead of Stephanie Kelly and Sarah Klein for Frankston. Sandringham were the top team in the Premier Division, ahead of Box Hill and South Melbourne. AthsVic Results Hub Jarryd Clifford won the 5000m in 14:16 at the Portland Track Festival, while Jess Hull won the 800m in 1:58.69. Jaylah Hancock-Cameron ran the 1500m in 4:08.12 Results Claudia Hollingsworth won the 800m at Track Night Vienna in 1:58.88, with Bendere Oboya following in 1:59.45 and Carley Thomas in 2:01.44. Zach Facioni ran 13:24.89 in the 5000m, while Nat Rule ran 15:05.56 and Maudie Skyring 15:11.22.  Ed Trippas ran 8:30.40 in the 3000m Steeplechase. Results via World Athletics   Bernard Koech was suspended by the Athletic Integrity Unit due to violations of his biological passport. https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/another-star-falls-koech-joins-growing-list-of-suspended-kenyan-runners/    Grand Slam Track cancels its planned finale in Los Angeles, owing to financial issues. Press Announcement   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   The boys review the latest drop of Lululemon gear with particular focus on their winter items and the Fast and Free range. Moose on the Loose goes off on factions splintering up a main training group, then the Whispers takes a quick look on the life of John Farrington before a last minute whisper talks of a potential selection shake-up for the World Championship Marathon team.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.  This week’s question asks about the boy’s experience with and about the importance of sodium intake. 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