Shoe Geeks - August 2025

Day 4 with Crokes, Jeffa and Jye as they recap the Momen's 1500m final and Men's 800m heats. You can sign up for full episodes at www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast

411: Tokyo 2025 World Championships Week 1 | NSW Half Marathon Championship | Nick Earl-Jones 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. Nick Earl-Jones guests hosts and chats about his recovery from the Road to Sydney. Brad shows off his track and field knowledge on National Radio and sets up his bike. Brady battles a cold while committing to his training schedule. 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 Axil Coffee. Beatrice Chebet won the Women’s 10000m in 30:37.61, holding off Nadia Battocletti who set the Italian National Record and Guduf Tsegaye from Ethiopia. Lauren Ryan was the first Australian in 9th with 31:27.28, with Izzi Batt-Doyle 18th in 31:53.41. Jimmy Gressier of France broke through at the final moments to take the gold medal in the Men’s 10000m in 28:55.77 ahead of Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia and Andreas Almgren of Sweden. Men’s Steeplechase Ed Trippas ran 8:46.51 in his heat of the 3000m steeplechase, battling a back injury sustained days before. In the women’s steeplechase heats Amy Chasin ran 9:50.53 and Cara Feain-Ryan ran 9:42.62 Jess Hull is set to race the 1500m final after keeping to the front in both the heats and semi-final. Linden Hall ran well in the heat before, before running to place seventh in her semi final.  Sarah Billings ran in her heat. The men were unable to advance beyond the heats, with Cam Myers running 3:42.75, Adam Spencer 3:42.17 and Jude Thomas 3:38.19. Olympic Champion Peres Chepchirchir outlasted Tigist Assefa, with Julia Paternain representing Uruguay the shock bronze medallist. Vanessa Wilson placed 39th in 2:39:17 in her World Championship debut with Sarah Klein 42nd in 2:41:46 and Tara Palm placing 48th in 2:44:51. Alphonce Simbu of Tanzania held off Amanal Petros of Germany in a photo finish, both men given the time of 2:09:48, with Illiass Aouani of Italy in third place.  Tim Vincent placed 44th in 2:20:12, with Liam Boudin 57th in 2:24:39. World Athletics Results The Court of Arbitration for Sport has sided with the Athletics Integrity Unit who barred Diribe Welteji of Ethiopia from the World Championships for refusing to provide a test sample. CAS Press Release   Drew Fryer won the NSW Half Marathon Championship in 1:07:14 ahead of brother Kurt and Yusuke Shibuya. Jenny Blundell won in 1:14:37 ahead of Emebet Getawy and Georgina Beck. Official Results NSW Athletics Report Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan announced as additions to the New York City Marathon’s elite field NYRR Press Release Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Nick on the Loose overfocus on finish line coverage, while Brady gets loose on the size of bibs. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week, how can you balance building mileage with injury prevention? 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/

Jenny Blundell and Jeff Riseley join Brady to discuss all the action from last the last 24 hours which included the men's 1500m semis and the men's steeplechase final.  wwww.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast for full episodes. 

Jess Stenson and Jye Edwards join Crokes to discuss all the action from last the last 24 hours which included the women's 1500m semis, the women's 10km, men's marathon and women's steeple heats. wwww.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast for full episodes. 

Join Crokes, Jeff Riseley and Ellie Pashley as they recap all the action from the first 24 hours of the World Champs in Tokyo. Moose also dials in from lane 5 of the track! Join us on patreon extra elite for full episodes every day of the world championships at www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast  

2 x Olympian, Olympic Semi Finalist, Sub 15 minute 5km runner and silver medalist at the recent Australian Cross Country Champs, Jenny Blundell is this weekend's interview. Thanks to ASICS for sponsoring this weekend show. Shop the ASICS Tokyo Collection, Experience Premium Running Comfort and performance with their newest models, MEGABLAST and SONICBLAST. Visit asics.com.au or visit your running speciality store 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/

410: World Championship Team Announcement | Burnley Half Marathon | Asics Megablast & Sonicblast 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 keeps his calf safe ahead of some upcoming scans. Julian returns to the show from the successful Road to Sydney. Brady gets back into it to keep the Bats alive. 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 Axil Coffee. Australian Athletics officially announce the team headed for the World Championships in Tokyo Japan, commencing on Saturday 13th September. Women’s Team: 800m: Abbey Caldwell, Claudia Hollingsworth, Jessica Hull 1500m: Sarah Billings, Linden Hall, Jessica Hull 5000m: Rose Davies, Georgia Griffith, Linden Hall 10000m: Izzi Batt-Doyle, Lauren Ryan 3000m Steeplechase: Amy Cashin, Cara Feain-Ryan Marathon: Sarah Klein, Tara Palm, Vanessa Wilson Men’s Team 800m: Peter Bol, Luke Boyes, Payton Craig 1500m: Cameron Myers, Adam Spencer, Jude Thomas 5000m: Seth O’Donnell, Jack Rayner, Ky Robinson 3000m Steeplechase: Ed Trippas Marathon: Liam Boudin, Andy Buchanan, Tim Vincent Official Press Release Tune in for the promotion with Axil Coffee where the boys pick who will star and who will arrive at the Tokyo World Championships. Jude Thomas ran 3:31.87 for second in the 1500m at Trier, Germany, with Jack Anstey behind in 3:33.93. Jack Rayner ran 7:44.47 for third in the 3000m, Sarah Billings ran 1:59.78 in the 800m ahead of Georgia Griffith in 1:59.83. Rose Davies and Izzi Batt-Doyle tested the legs in the 1500m running 4:08.19 and 4:17.79 respectively World Athletics Results   Tom Bowers won the XCR Burnley Half Marathon in 1:05:35 in warm and windy conditions, just holding off Harry Norman and Ben Chamberlain. Western Athletics were the winning team in the Premier Division ahead of Box Hill and Melbourne Uni. Donve Viljoen was the winner in 1:15:03 with invitational athlete Erika Florez second, Rachel McGuinness third and Olivia Twining fourth across the line. Box Hill won the Premier Division this round ahead of Melbourne Uni and South Melbourne AthsVic Results Hub  Yared Nuguse and Gracie Morris take out a star-studded field at 5th Avenue Mile in Manhattan, New York City. NYRR Results Sinead Diver and Stewy McSweyn announced to line up for this year’s Melbourne Half Marathon. https://www.instagram.com/p/DN6pgx5DTNR/?hl=en  Japanese-based Kenyan Alex Mutiso and compatriot Sheila Chepkirui win the Great North Run in Manchester, England. Official Press Release Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au The boys review the newly released Asics Sonicblast and Megablast, plated cushion trainers that are new additions to their Blast range, going through the specs and how it feels on the run. Moose analyses what’s on the boy’s algorithms while Brady calls out dumb things heard on other podcasts. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Should recoveries be kept to the flat, or can they be done over 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/  

Join Leanne Pompeani, Nick Earl and Julian Spence as they recap their experiences and races at the 2025 Sydney Marathon in which Leanne became the Australian Champion.  You can support our podcast and listen to this whole series plus over 180 other bonus episode at www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Thanks to ASICS for sponsoring this weekend show. Shop the ASICS Tokyo Collection, Experience Premium Running Comfort and performance with their newest models, MEGABLAST and SONICBLAST. Visit asics.com.au or visit your running speciality store    

409: Sydney Marathon | Zurich Diamond League Final | Tom Do Canto & Ellie Pashley  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. Ellie Pashley keeps an eye on Sydney during the long run. Brad gingerly restarts his running and makes a call for the rest of the year. Brady recaps his experience on the streets of the Sydney Marathon. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Hailemaryam Kiros of Ethiopia won the Sydney Marathon in an all-comers record of 2:06:06, just holding off compatriot Addis Gobena, with Eliud Kipchoge finishing 9th place. Haftu Strintzos was the first Australian to win the National Marathon Championship in 2:11:27, ahead of Tom Do Canto second in 2:13:25 and Brett Robinson third in 2:15:00. Sifan Hassan sets the all-comers record in 2:18:22 ahead of Brigid Kosgei. Leanne Pompeani was the first Australian to cross in 2:24:47 the fastest on Australian soil, with Jessica Stenson second in 2:28:56 and Lisa Weightman third in 2:29:34. Zach Facioni and Jenny Blundell each won the 10k event. Tom Do Canto joins the show to recap his performance and the atmosphere on his way to second place to the Australian Championship. Official Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/records-fall-as-sydney-marathon-steps-onto-global-stage-hassan-and-kiros-lead-the-charge/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMhBu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHghqVsel0MBk6suj8kenvHbe-36kHrxwObYwQXz2avjtMAxlN7s4T7ZEb8XO_aem_m9L3-Hic6aUIt9C-XzODNQ    Jessica Hull went out hard in the 1500m final in the Zurich Diamond League but was ultimately unable to hold off winner Nelly Chepchirchir, coming second in 3:57.02 with Linden Hall finishing fast in third in 3:57.44. Sarah Billings ran 1:58.76 in the 800m, while in the women’s 3000m Georgia Griffith ran 8:41.36 for fourth place with Rose Davies running 8:46.11. Niels Laros won the 1500m in a Dutch National Record of 3:29.20, while Jimmy Gressier was the surprise packet winning the 3000m in 7:36.78. Zurich Diamond League Results   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Crokes on the Loose unloads on niche world records getting airtime while the Whispers wait around the official World Championships selection, as well as Andy Buchanan dealing with a significant injury in the lead up to Tokyo. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s question is “What are your strategies for staying motivated during solo 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/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Tune in to hear our Sydney Marathon Preview live from the Brooks Hyperion Houseboat on Sydney Harbour.  The boys also review the the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 and Hyperion Elite 5 and chat with Brooks athlete Leo Peterson.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com