Interview: Ed Marks

Andy Buchanan, Olympian and Australian men's marathon record holder, says the Run Port Douglas Half Marathon course is the best in the world! Run Port Douglas is the perfect excuse to escape the cold and head to paradise for a run you'll never forget on Saturday, 5 September. Enter now at www.runportdouglas.com.au In this latest episode, Andy Buchanan catches up with Crokes to talk about the highs and lows in his last few years of running and gives some insights into why Port Douglas is the best Half Marathon in the 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/ or follow us on Instagram: @insiderunningpodcast  

449: Rome & Stockholm Diamond League | Brisbane Marathon | Mackay Marina Fun Run This episode is brought to you by precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Brad builds up some momentum on the track while watching the achilles. Julian launches a new monthly training session in Geelong. Brady gets a hard launch into winter and picks up a rare find.   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.   Peyton Craig ran 1:44.01 in the 800m at the Rome Diamond League. Abbey Caldwell ran 4:02.15 in the 1500m after leading for most of the race, while Linden Hall set a personal best of 14:40.81 in the 5000m. Rome Diamond League Results   Cam Myers placed second in the 1500m at Stockholm Diamond League in 3:30.32, behind Yared Nuguse. Peter Bol ran 1:43.70 in the 800m as Cooper Lutkenhaus won in 1:42.70. Jaylah Hancock-Cameron ran 2:02.66 in the 800m Stockholm Diamond League   Takaki Mori lead a Japanese podium on the Brisbane Marathon winning in 2:21:05 ahead of Kei Tsuboi and Yoshiki Nagano. Lucy Bartholomew won the marathon in 2:47:06, ahead of Melanie Magarey and Haruki Ogasawara. Sebastian Asher won the half marathon in 1:07:43 and Cassie Fien won in 1:15:26 Official Results   Liam Boudin won the half marathon at the Mackay Marina Fun Run in 1:04:25. Gen Gregson won in a course record 1:14 Tim Vincent won the 10km in 29:46 ahead of Ryan Gregson and Toby Rule, while Brielle Erbacher won in 33:50 ahead of Eloise Wellings and Tali Wunsh Official Results   Jude Thomas runs 3:34.13 in the 1500m at the Paavo Nurmi Games. Official Results   Agnes Ngetich won the Mini 10k in New York City in a dominant 30:07 Official Results   Whispers wonders if there’s a formal pathway for upcoming elite athletes and then Brady’s On the Loose on the effect a backyard ultra has on a developing body.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Why do some people miss their potential?  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 powered by Shokz, the world-leading pioneer in open-ear headphones. If you’re looking to upgrade your audio experience, you have to check out the OpenRun Pro 2.  Head over to shokz.com or click the link in the show notes to see why they are the perfect training partner. Ed Marks is back, fresh off his big win down at Launceston 10km in 27:57. Ed joins Crokes to talk through his running year so far and goals looking ahead.  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/

448: Launceston Running Festival | Rabat Diamond League | Bendigo XCR 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! Brad maintains the achilles as he looks to the horizon for racing. Julian embraces the challenges of parenting. Brady hits Pub to Pub through Barmah Forest.   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.   Sarah Billings ran the #2 fastest Australian 800m in 1:57.61 at the Rabat Diamond League to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. Soufiane El Bakkali set a World Lead of 7:57.25 in front of a home crowd while Yared Nuguse held off World Champion Isaac Nader to win the 1500m in 3:30.35 Diamond League Results   Haftu Strintzos set the Australian Half Marathon all-comers record for the win at Launceston Running Festival in 60:48 ahead of Brett Robinson and Jinya Ozaki from Japan. Izzi Batt-Doyle 68:46 Gen Gregson and Yumi Yoshikawa. Caitlin Scott (nee Adams) won the 10k race in 31:38 ahead of Georgia Grgec and Ruby Smee, while Ed Marks ran solo to win in a course record 27:57 ahead of Sam Clifford and Jack Rayner. Official Results   Logan Janetzki won the St Annes Bendigo 8k XC race in the XCR Series ahead of Andy Buchanan and Will Lovett. Sandringham were the winning Premier Division team ahead of Bendigo and Western Athletics. Georgia Hansen won the race in 28:55 over Katherine Dowie and Amy Cashin, with Sandringham winning the Premier Division ahead of Box Hill and Melbourne University. AthsVic Results Hub   In Karlsruhe, Germany, Cam Myers ran the #3 all-time 800m in 1:44.05, while Jaylah Hancock-Cameron ran 2:02.55 in the 800m and Jye Edwards 3:34.95 in the 1500m. Results via World Athletics   Jimmy Whelan ran a 28:26 at the Manchester 10k placing seventh, with Selemon Barega winning in 27:37. Results   2027 World Championships Qualification Standards released World Athletics Press Release   Moose On the Loose shout outs an employee stands up to a would-be robber and unloads on a co-host’s gem of wisdom.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. How do you develop different pace zones?  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/

447: Xiamen Diamond League | LA Track Fest | Cape Town Marathon  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! Brad carefully manages his body post race. Julian needs his legs strengthened. Brady watches some milestone footy and tries to hang with the boys in Bendigo.    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. Abbey Caldwell won the 1500m in 3:57.26 at the Xiamen Diamond League, running down Birke Haylom of Ethiopia ahead of Jess Hull in 3:58.97, with Linden Hall, Sarah Billings and Claudia Hollingsworth. Seth O’Donnell posted a 13:18.68 in the 5000m won by Addisu Yihune, while Cara Feain-Ryan ran 9:29.10 in the Steeplechase. Diamond League Results   At the LA Track Fest Lauren Ryan came second in 14:53.77 behind Parker Valby in the 5000m, while Maudie Skyring ran 15:03.81 Jackson Sharp came third in the 5000m in 13:05.22 behind Habtom Samuel setting a NCAA record of 12:57.22. Morgan McDonald ran 13:11.10. Ed Trippas ran 8:35.63 in the 3000m Steeplechase while Peyton Craig won the 800m B race in 1:44.66. Results via World Athletics   Alex Harvey won the Noosa Marathon in 2:23:32, while Sophie Haughton won in 2:55:27. Tim Vincent won the half marathon in 1:05:20, Arleah Tippins won in 1:16:04. Official Results   Cape Town Marathon Mohamad Esa in course record of 2:04:55, while Dera Dida Yami also won in a course record in 2:23:18. Eliud Kipchoge in his world tour launch ran 2:13:29 Official Results   Jaylah Hancock-Cameron ran 2:00.56 in the 800m at Brussels, Belgium. Results via World Athletics   Jimmy Whelan ran 13:47 in a 5k Road Race in Berlin. Results via World Athletics   Whispers holds off from  leaking names for upcoming marathons, then Moose goes on the Loose on an event erasing competing sponsor brands, then questions the ability to multitask during a race and the concept of performative running.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Is running better  in the country than in the city?  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 biggest buzz at the London Marathon this year wasn’t just the racing, it was around Nomio. It’s a performance shot used by athletes like Cole Hocker and Conner Mantz. Nomio is used before their key sessions and races, whether it’s breaking the American Marathon record or getting WC gold in Tokyo. If you want to check it out yourself, it’s at drinknomio.com and if you’re in Australia or New Zealand, you can find it at Aid Station, and over at The Running Company. This weekend's interview on the Inside Running Podcast, Brad Croker sits down with Olympic silver medallist Evan Jager for an in-depth conversation on one of the most unique careers in distance running. Evan Jager is one of America’s most accomplished distance runners, best known for his dominance in the 3000m steeplechase. An Olympic silver medallist at the Rio 2016 Games, Jager broke a 28-year-old American record in the event and became a consistent force on the global stage, regularly competing against the world’s best. Coached for much of his career by Jerry Schumacher as part of the Bowerman Track Club, Jager has also claimed multiple U.S. national titles and represented the United States at several World Championships and Olympic Games. Known for his smooth hurdling technique and tactical racing, he remains one of the most respected steeplechasers of his generation. 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/

446: Shanghai Diamond League | Sydney 10 | Jells Park Relays 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 recaps his race execution at Sydney 10. Julian enjoys a weekend at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival Brady splits his double run day with parenting duties. 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.   Abbey Caldwell set the #2 all-time 1500m time of 3:56.12 at the Shanghai Diamond League, leading a total of 5 Aussies under the 4-minute mark. Faith Kipyegon won the 5000m in 14:24.14, with Rose Davies in 14:53.28 and Maudie Skyring in 15:10.82. In the Men’s 3000m Seth O’Donnell clocked the #2 outdoors in 7:29.49 with Mohamad Abdilaahi of Germany setting a national record of 7:25.77. Luke Boyes lead for much of the 800m to finish fourth in 1:44.16 close behind winner Mark English. Cara Feain-Ryan set a new personal best of 9:21.35 in the 3000m steeplechase. Diamond League Results   Luke Hince won the Sydney 10 in 29:10 ahead of Ed Goddard and Jordan Skelly. Kate Spencer won in 33:26 ahead of Dannette Sheehan and Nichola Sheridan. Official Results   Sandringham won the Men’s Premier Division Jells Park XCR Relays winning over Western Athletics and Bendigo, with Andy Buchanan setting the fastest 6.2km leg of the day in 17:16. Sandringham also won the Women’s Premier Division ahead of Box Hill and Western Athletics, with Madison King for Glenhuntly posting the fastest leg in 20:43. Aths Vic Results Hub   Dion Finochiarro won the 44km Great Ocean Road Marathon in 2:32:44, with Toby Menday second and Bradon Suter third. Meriem Daoui set a course record of 2:57:10 ahead of Lauren Marino and Haruki Ogasawara. Ben Chamberlain won the 23km Half Marathon in 1:13:04 Forest Robinson and Ben Stevens. Frances Arnott won in 1:26:44 ahead of Amanda Wilson and Jemima Wilson. Andre Waring added another victory in the 14km running 41:44, while Simone McInnes won 47:33. Results   Whispers nitpicks race tracking apps and inaccurate splits, as Moose On the Loose tries to make sense of a recent Satisfy brand activation.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. What is the best pacing strategy to use while racing on hills?  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 biggest buzz at the London Marathon this year wasn’t just the racing, it was around Nomio. It’s a performance shot used by athletes like Cole Hocker and Conner Mantz. Nomio is used before their key sessions and races, whether it’s breaking the American Marathon record or getting WC gold in Tokyo. If you want to check it out yourself, it’s at drinknomio.com and if you’re in Australia or New Zealand, you can find it at Aid Station, and over at The Running Company. This weekend on the Inside Running Podcast, Moose sits down with American marathon and half marathon record holder Conner Mantz. Mantz made history at the 2025 Chicago Marathon, running 2:04:43 to become the fastest American marathoner ever. Before turning to the roads, he won back-to-back NCAA Cross Country titles at BYU and represented the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Coached by Ed Eyestone and competing for Nike, Mantz has become the dominant force in American men's marathoning. 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/

445: Lakeside:5 | Shanghai Diamond League Preview | Staying Motivated  Saily have teamed up with Inside Running Podcast to offer an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code INSIDERUNNING at checkout. To get started, download the Saily app or visit: https://saily.com/insiderunning and check out link in bio. Brad goes into his preparations for Sydney 10 against the Canberra cold. Julian gets around through some pretty gruelling weather. Brady breaks out the gloves for the first time of the season. 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.   XCR26 Lakeside:5 was taken out by Ed Marks in 13:37 for Glenhuntly, ahead of Bendigo duo Matt Buckell and Andy Buchanan. Sandringham were the winning team of the Premier Division. Donve Viljoen won the race in 16:07 ahead of Box Hill teammate Stella Radford and Katherine Dowie of Ballarat. Box Hill were the winning team of the Premier Division. Aths Vic Results Hub   The IOC confirms cross country will not be added to the 2030 Winter Olympics programme. Canadian Running Magazine    Big Australian names set for a rematch at the Shanghai Diamond League. Diamond League Women’s Field Preview    Jaylah Hancock-Cameron took out the 800m in 2:01.85 at the Kinami MIchitaka Memorial Athletics Meet in Japan. Results via World Athletics Moose On the Loose what constitutes “leaving time on the table” and when tactics should give way to etiquette.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. How do you stay motivated after a setback? 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 audio is taken from the latest episode of Road to Somewhere featuring Ellie Pashley, Leanne Pompeani and Nick Earl. In this part of the episode Ellie Pashley recaps winning the Ballarat Marathon.  Full episodes can be found here for subscription or one off purchases: www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast The biggest buzz at the London Marathon this year wasn’t just the racing, it was around Nomio. It’s a performance shot used by athletes like Cole Hocker and Conner Mantz. Nomio is used before their key sessions and races, whether it’s breaking the American Marathon record or getting WC gold in Tokyo. If you want to check it out yourself, it’s at drinknomio.com and if you’re in Australia or New Zealand, you can find it at Aid Station, and over at The Running Company. Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com