Shoe Geeks - November 2022

282: Brisbane Track Classic | Zane Robertson suspended for EPO  This episode of inside running is proudly sponsored by the RACV Solar Great Ocean Road Running Festival. Secure your registration now at greatoceanroadrunfest.com.au Brad cops it from a passerby for running towards a hurt kangaroo. Julian paces Ellie for another long run in the lead-up to London. Brady’s searching in the dark for places to run. Matt Clarke set the Meet Record in the 3000m Steeplechase at the Brisbane Track Classic breaking clear of Ben Buckingham. In the women’s steeplechase Cara Feain-Ryan also set a meet record in 9:38.44 over Stella Radford and Brielle Erbacher. Catriona Bisset opened her season with a 1:59.74 in the Women’s 800m ahead of Ellie Sanford & Linden Hall. James Preston took out the men’s 800m in a tight field. Results via World Athletics https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/marschall-raises-the-bar-and-page-sets-national-sprints-record-at-brisbane-track-classic/    Fleur Cooper and Connor Whitely take out the 1500m at the NSW Milers Meet. Athletics NSW Results   Zane Robertson suspended for eight years following a positive test to EPO and tampering infringements. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/zanerobertsonepo/    World Athletics set regulations to prohibit Transgender athletes who have undergone male puberty and athletes with differences in sex development (DSD). https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/world-athletics-implements-changes-to-regulations-for-transgender-and-dsd-athletes/    Listener Question of the week asks how to apply the hilly tempo into your training, then Moose on the Loose goes into artificial crowd noise and the cost of living crisis into Season Membership. 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

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281: Run For The Kids | Vic Milers Club | NYC Half  This April, head to South Australia to run the McLaren Vale Marathon. Hosted at Richard Hamilton Wines, you can look forward to some fast racing over scenic road courses through the heart of SA's premier wine region. The marathon will headline a weekend of running, supported by a half marathon, 10K and 5K. If you've been looking for a good reason to visit South Australia - this is it! For 20% off entry use discount code:  IRP-MVM-20  Julian starts to rebuild momentum with a fartlek, and runs alongside Ellie. Brad’s feeling better with some workouts with some home gym exercises. Brady combines a workout with a win at a local fun run. Andre Waring takes out the 14.5km Long Course at Run for the Kids, with Toby Menday and Liam Adams following on the podium. Gemma Maini won the women’s race ahead of Simone McGuinness and Virginia McCormick. Run For The Kids Long Course Results   Matt Hussey takes another win at Vic Milers Club ahead of Ben Buckingham, running 3:44.96. Abby Caldwell set another 1500m meet record in 4:05.36 ahead of Claudia Hollingsworth who also dipped under the previous meet record. Tom Moorcroft and Shanie Landen each won the Open 800m A races. AthsVic Results Hub https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_wiGEPqU9/    Abbie Butler and Sam Clifford take out 1500m Tasmania State Championships. Results via Athletics Tasmania   NYC Half Marathon, Jacob Kiplimo in 61:31 ahead of Joshua Cheptegei 62:09. Hellen Obiri NYC Half Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/kenyas-hellen-obiri-and-ugandas-jacob-kiplimo-triumph-at-united-airlines-nyc-half-marathon-debut/    Yomif Kejelcha runs 12:50, 1 second shy of the Road 5K World Record in Lille, France. Semi de Lille Results   Listener Question of the week asks whether its possible to excel at both trails and roads, then Moose goes on the Loose on running coach-influencers adding to the devolution of twitter, transitioning into a training talk on the importance of mileage. 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

280: Sydney Track Classic | Nagoya Marathon | Box Hill Classic   This week's episode is proudly sponsored by Sydney Marathon, join them this September in their bid to become an Abbott World Marathon Major. Learn more at sydneymarathon.com Julian’s eventful trip comes to a long, dramatic end. Brad finds motivation despite his ups and downs with sickness. Brady takes top spot in the staff room with a hot lap around the school grounds. Jessica Hull set a 3000m Oceania Area Record of 8:31.81 at the Sydney Track Classic, taking the 3000m National Championship, with Rose Davies second in 8:50.90. Jude Thomas won back-to-back 3000m National titles in 7:48.25 over Ben Buckingham. Abby Caldwell posted the 2nd fastest all-time 800m, running a meet record of 1:58.62 Athletics Australia Report Sydney Track Classic Results Ruth Chepngetich ran solo out the front to take out Nagoya Women’s Marathon in 2:18:08, well clear of second placed Ayuko Suzuki. Izzy Batt-Doyle was the top-placed Aussie finishing 10th in a personal best of 2:27:54, with Eloise Wellings 18th in 2:32:09 and Sarah Klein 24th in 2:33:51. Ben St Lawrence placed second in the Half Marathon, running 1:05:15 behind winner Junichi Ushiyama. Japan Running News https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/batt-doyle-finishes-top-10-at-nagoya-womens-marathon/?fbclid=IwAR0YjR62knRjVOeJBe0JN1-Aerw6iDcXV8mJjsFW-etchL9U79TXT1ktH5w    Berihu Aregawi runs the 2nd fastest 10K of all time in 26:33 in Laredo, Spain World Athletics   Dale Carrol ran 8:04 over Harry Norman and Seth O’Donnell in the Box Hill Classic 3000m, while in the Open Women’s 3000m Piper Gay won ahead of Madison King and Amy Bunnage. Matt Hussey takes the 1500m, Claudia Hollingsworth won the 1500m in 4:19.81 over Georgia Hansen, while Jack Atherton and Madeline Murray each won the 800m. Aths Vic ResultsHub   Sayla Donnelley and Harvey Cramb take the Open 1500m titles at the Queensland State Champs. Queensland Athletics Results   Training Talk presented by Sydney Marathon answers another listener’s question asking how first-time marathon runners should pace workouts in relation to the marathon. Moose on the Loose goes off using treadmills in the gym and then spirals into the etiquette around running with your shirt off. 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

279: Run The Bridge | Tokyo Marathon | Sound Running   This week's episode is proudly sponsored by Sydney Marathon, join them this September in their bid to become an Abbott World Marathon Major. Learn more at sydneymarathon.com Brad maps out a tough tempo course. Julian learns to holiday with a toddler in tow. Brady gets out with a night with the boys. Run The Bridge  Prisca Chesang of Uganda was the first finisher overall in the Battle of the Sexes at Run the Bridge in Hobart, just seconds ahead of countrymen Kenneth Kiprop and Dan Kibet. Leanne Pompeanni was the first Australian female in fifth overall, James Hansen was first Australian man. Run The Bridge Results   The 2023 Tokyo Marathon was won by Deso Gemisa in a sprint finish ahead of Mohamed Esa, both recording a time of 2:05:22, while Canadian Cam Levins set a North American Area Record of 2:05:36. Rosemary Wanjiru set the 6th fastest of all time 2:16:28, while Lisa Weightman backs up last week’s effort at Osaka with a 2:31:42 Cam Levins podcast mentioned Tokyo Marathon Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/rosemary-wanjiru-and-deso-gelmisa-take-top-honors-at-the-tokyo-marathon/    Woody Kincaid outkicked Joe Klecker to win The Ten at the Sound Running Meet in 27:06.37. Eilish McColgan broke the British 10000m record running 30:00.86, ahead of Alicia Monson who broke the American 10000m record in 30:03.82 Sound Running Results   Wrap up of State Track & Field Championships: NSW T&F State Champs Vic T&F State Champs SA T&F State Champs WA T&F State Champs QLD 3000m Champs   Training Talk presented by Sydney Marathon answers a listener’s question about how much base work preparation is needed for before commencing a marathon block. Then Moose on the Loose grills influencers being coy on post-race details. 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

278: Maurie Plant Meet | Eloise Wellings | Lisa Weightman & Moose run Osaka Marathon   This week's episode is proudly sponsored by Sydney Marathon, join them this September in their bid to become an Abbott World Marathon Major. Learn more at sydneymarathon.com Julian goes through his taper and breaks down what happened at Osaka Marathon Brad’s improvement continues, adding his first double run day in a while. Brady slowly recovers off Bathurst as he looks towards Jells Park On an eventful Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, Oli Hoare takes out the John Landy Mile in 3:52.24, Cameron Myers broke Mike Hillardt’s 43-year old U20 Australian record running 3:55.44, a record for 16 year olds. Sam Tanner from New Zealand placed second. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/16-year-old-cameron-myers-smashes-the-four-minute-mile/?fbclid=IwAR1kh9qV7vNLnVHSerHp4DvR7m5913d2VaL8cd4AndXQ4R8QfzXFcRNNl0M  Jessica Hull outkicked Abby Caldwell to take the Women’s 1500m in 4:07.11, with Georgia Griffith in third.  U20 World Cross Champion Ishmael Kipkirui of Kenya outkicks Stewy McSweyn 3000m. Similarly U20 World Cross Champion Senayet Getachew of Ethiopia won the Women’s 3000m ahead of Prisca Chesang of Uganda and Nozomi Tanaka of Japan while Linden Hall was first Aussie and fourth overall in 8:50.89. Kiwi duo James Preston and Brad Mathas battled it out in the 800m, Preston winning in 1:45.85, just edging Mathas. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/fans-flock-to-cheer-on-world-class-fields-at-maurie-plant-meet/ Full Results via World Athletics   ACT 5000m Championships won Katie Porrah and Aaron Speisberger-Parker.   Catriona Bisset placed second at the Birmingham Indoor Meet running 1:59.83 in the 800 behind winner Keely Hodgkinson. Guduf Tsegay of Ethiopia narrowly missed the 3000m world record running 8:16.69 Birmingham Indoor Results via World Athletics   Lisa Weightman moved to 3rd fastest marathon on the all-time list as she placed 4th in the Osaka Marathon, running a personal best of 2:23:15. Marnie Ponton placed 11th in 2:33:48, with Helen Bekele Tola first overall in 2:22:16. Hailemaryam Kiros of Ethiopia outkicked Vincent Kiplangat to win overall in 2:06:01. Results via Japan Running News https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/lisa-weightman-moves-past-ondieki-to-become-the-third-fastest-marathoner-in-australian-history/?fbclid=IwAR3em21DW30KewyPcctbhVtBJ1uvG5SNEzTld_EYMmpQZCJR20Em8btyrMk Training Talk presented by Sydney Marathon Eloise Wellings joins Brad to share some of her learning from her training in the lead up to Nagoya Marathon, and talks about her role with the Sydney Marathon. Listener question asks about incorporating higher intensity training within a marathon block and Moose on the Loose call out influencers repeatedly calling their shot and consistently falling short.   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

277: 2023 World Cross Country Championships Bathurst Brad puts his biggest week on the comeback trail and gets super inspired by the weekend. Julian puts his finishing touches on his Osaka Marathon prep then coaches Ellie from the sidelines. Brady races a deep field in the Golden Ticket Race, then makes Saturday the new Sunday. The eve of the World Cross Country Championships held the Golden Ticket Races, with the first seven finishers of the 6km race given the opportunity to race in the World Champion Race, Sarah Klein and Andre Waring taking top honours. Andre was subsequently placed in the Australia team with Matt Ramsden withdrawing due to injury. Golden Ticket Race Results On a mostly hot Saturday afternoon over a tough 2km course set on Mount Panorama/Wahluu, Bathurst the World Cross Country Championships returned after two years of delays. The day opened with the Mixed 4x2km Relay, where the highly-fancied Australian team of Oli Hoare, Jess Hull, Stewy McSweyn and Abby Caldwell took the bronze medal Kenya and Ethiopia took Gold and Silver respectively. Mixed Relay World Athletics Report Mixed Relay World Athletics Results The U20 Women race saw a race of attrition as the hot weather and 6k course took a toll on the competitors with three Australians withdrawing from the race. Aspen Anderson was the top Australian, while the race was won by Senayet Getachew of Ethiopia. U20 Women World Athletics Report U20 Women World Athletics Results The U20 Men saw a Japanese pair lead the main pack in the first lap, with Ishmael Kipkirui of Kenya winning the 8km race. Archie Noakes first Australian in 17th and the team scored sixth place. U20 Men World Athletics Report U20 Men World Athletics Results Open Women saw Leanne Pompeani run off the lead pack, before Ellie Pashley ascended through the pack to finish as first Australia. Letesenbet Gidey stumbled and fell metres from the finish line after leading in the final stages, subsequently disqualified after receiving assistance to get back up as Beatrice Chebet of Kenya outkicked her to be crowned the new champion. Tsigie Gebreselama of Ethiopia was second, with Agnes Ngetich of Kenya third. Australia placed fourth in the team results: Ellie Pashley 19th Leanne Pompeani 22nd Rose Davies 23rd Caitlin Adams 28th Izzy Batt-Doyle 29th Georgia Hansen 44th (replacing Holly Campbell) Women’s Championship World Athletics Report Women’s Championship World Athletics Results Storm clouds formed upon the Open Men’s 10km, with lightning on the horizon setting the backdrop to a dramatic close to the day. Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda took the championship, with Berihu Aregawi of Ethiopia in second and defending champion Joshua Cheptegei taking the bronze medal. Ky Robinson ran a smart race to finish as first Australian, while Australia placed fourth in the team results: Ky Robinson 23rd Jack Rayner 29th Brett Robinson 31st Andy Buchanan 33rd Rorey Hunter 40th Andre Waring 51st  (replacing Matt Ramsden) Men’s Championship World Athletics Report Men’s Championship World Athletics Results Peter Bol’s provisional suspension has been lifted, after his ‘B’ sample was inconsistent with his ‘A’ sample, pending ongoing investigation. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/australian-olympian-peter-bol-cleared-of-doping-charges/?fbclid=IwAR0UA10v7AuQwDauFP2BPvZYVSfWb0WKYQTPXuoqTpBw2Ta4qmVeb4yCqs0  Catriona Bisset opens her season with a 2:02.03 Indoor Track Meet in Lievin, France. Lamecha Girma broke a long standing Indoor World Record 3000m in 7:23.81, previously set by Daniel Komen in 1998. Results Hellen Obiri won the RAK Half Marathon in the UAE over Brigid Kosgei in 1:05:05. RAK Half Marathon Results Listener question of the week and training talk is sponsored by Sydney Marathon and asks what the lessons from the weekend to be incorporated into future running and coaching, then Moose goes on the Loose over the double standards about Athletics Australia in accommodating Ellie to look after her baby daughter.   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    

Join Moose, Tom DC and Nitta on the Feb issue of Shoe Geeks. YT Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/oiU-_z50EEg  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

276 Part 2: World Cross Country Championships Preview | Rorey Hunter   Since 1992, The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon has been one of Australia’s largest half marathon events, taking in the best of Sydney’s sights. Now, in its 30th year, say hello to HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon. With an updated half-marathon course and an all-new 10km course, the best of Sydney’s city streets  are yours to enjoy on Sunday 21 May 2023. Entries are now open at runawaysydneyhalf.com.au   The boys make their predictions for the upcoming World Cross Country Championships to be held at Mount Panorama/Wahluu, Bathurst on Saturday 18th February, 2023. They discuss the likely best Australian and overall winners in the Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Relay races as well as the likely atmosphere and outcome of the event as a whole. World Cross Country Championships Full Entry List Predictions are also made for the Golden Ticket Race to be held on Friday morning, for who will make the first six male and female finishers to run for an invitational place in the World Championship race. World Athletics Golden Ticket Preview Stay tuned to IRP social media channels about details for a long run meetup in Bathurst. Rorey Hunter talks with Brad about makes his first national team at Bathurst, recaps his training and trial race, decision to go up in distance, selection, confidence in his strength Rorey talks about his goals and expectations for Bathurst, how it fits in with his track season before going into a typical week of training. He then shares with Brad the stories behind his personal bests and where his potential lies as well as goals for World Athletics Championships later in the year.  Rorey then recounts his origins days back at school and how he was recruited for Indiana University, what he got out of his experience, differences between the American and Australian training systems and the significance of the Distance Medley Relay. After imparting some advice jor juniors looking for a college, Rorey talks about the transitioning into being a professional while working as a physio before wrapping up with his final preparations for Bathurst are.  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

276 Part 1: Holly Campbell | Adelaide Invitational | State 5000m Championships  Since 1992, The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon has been one of Australia’s largest half marathon events, taking in the best of Sydney’s sights. Now, in its 30th year, say hello to HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon. With an updated half-marathon course and an all-new 10km course, the best of Sydney’s city streets are yours to enjoy on Sunday 21 May 2023. Entries are now open at runawaysydneyhalf.com.au     Brad continues to be non-committal about racing. Julian begins the taper process for the Osaka Marathon. Brady does it the hard way at the Bendigo 5K Frenzy. Adelaide Invitational Ellie Sanford 2:01.18 just edging Georgia Griffith in the Women’s 800m, while Lachlan Cornelius won the men’s 1500m in 3:49.07 Brielle Erbacher 9:47.95 took out the 3000m Steeplechase while Ben Buckingham set a meet record of 8:25.80. Lachlan Raper just edged Riley McGown in 1:47.73 to win the 800m that featured Matt Centrowitz, while Jude Thomas lead an all-Queensland podium to win the 5000m in 13:48. Adelaide Invitational Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/adelaide-invitational-review-browning-and-anang-claim-early-bragging-rights/?fbclid=IwAR1lSHqtm9UzsJqLmcdGUALNjXsGMgPAIvyL_6qMDHCI8T52UPsNCGHkopg    Earlier on the South Australia 3000m Championships were won by Adrian Potter and Tara Palm of the Adelaide Harriers. Athletics SA Results   Matt Hussey wins third consecutive Victorian state Mile Championship 4:01 at the Vic Milers Club, while Piper Gay won her maiden Mile Championship. Mitchell Langborne and Rochelle Kennedy took out the John Higham 800m. AthsVic Results Hub   Western Australia 5000m Championships won by Luke Graves & Charli-Rose Carly. Athletics West Results   NSW 5000m Championships taken out by Connor Whitely in 14:16.44 and Holly Campbell in 16:00.51 Athletics NSW 5000m Champs Results   Oli Hoare placed third in Millrose Games Wanamaker Mile in New York City in 3:50.83, equalling the Australian National Mile Record. OAC teammate Yared Nuguse won the event. https://www.instagram.com/p/CojEfxSu7YA/?hl=en    London Marathon announce 2023 Elite Fields, featuring Brett Robinson, Nick Earl, Mo Farah, Keninisa Bekele, Mosinet Geremew, and Valencia Marathon winner Kelvin Kiptum, while Elite Women’s Field to feature Sinead Diver, Ellie Pashley, Kiera D’Amato and making their debuts Sifan Hassan and Eilish McColgan. Men’s Elite Field https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/news-and-media/latest-news/four-of-the-fastest-men-in-history-to-go-head-to-head Women's Elite Field https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/news-and-media/latest-news/greatest-ever-field-assembled-for-elite-womens-race    This week’s listener question asks the best time to arrive for an overseas marathon then there’s a Moose on the Loose of sorts over influencers misleading people on the “professional” status of their so-called “careers”. Holly Campbell joins Brad to chat about being selected for the Cross Country World Championship team as she prepares to race this Saturday. Holly recaps her strategy going into the race and how it played out going against some of the biggest names on the running scene. Holly talks about her background growing up with her twin sister Paige, overcoming multiple injuries and finding motivation from coach Jeremy Roff, then going into her typical training week. She talks about her performance goals for the World Cross Championships and her plans for the rest of the year, touching on her current personal bests and interests outside of running. 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