Interview: Jason Crowther, Founder & Managing Director of Atlas Events

Brady's weekend interview features Jason Crowther, Founder and Managing Director of Atlas Events, a company that manages the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Hobart Airport, and Cairns Marathons. The Eva Air Sunshine Coast Marathon is back on Sunday, August 3rd with a brand-new single lap marathon, making for a faster and more scenic course. The full marathon is almost 80 per cent sold, so sign up today at sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au to secure your spot at the start line. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Follow us on Instagram @insiderunningpodcast  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

392: Shanghai Diamond League | Grand Slam Track Miami | 10k Road National Records 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 feels a bit better after last week’s illness. Julian tests a few shoes as he builds to the Great Ocean Road Half. Brady muses whether he does enough to recover after a marathon.  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. Sarah Billings 1:57.83 #2 all time in Diamond League Shanghai, just .05 of a second from Catriona Bisset’s National Record. Jude Thomas was a last-minute call up for the 5000m running 13:32, while Matthew Clarke posted a season best of 8:28 in the Steeplechase. Shanghai Diamond League Results   Sam Clifford set the new 10km Road National Record to 27:34, while Izzy Batt-Doyle ran 30:44 for a new Area Record at the Asics Speed Race in Tokyo, Japan. Isaac Heyne 28:13, Liam Boudin 28:15 Results via World Athletics    Peter Bol clocked a season best of 3:35.24 1500m for fifth at Grand Slam Track Miami, then third in the 800m for 1:44.13 to place fifth overall in the Short Distance group. In a rematch of the Paris Olympic Final, Josh Kerr took the win over Yared Nuguse and Cole Hocker.  Jess Hull 4:07 1500m, 2:00.88 in the 800m and placed 5th in the Short Distance Andrew Coscoran of Ireland made a big final 200m to upset Grant Fisher in the 3000m in 8:17.56, winning by .04 of a second, then took the win back in the 5000m to be Grand Slam Champion. Results    Ed Goddard won the Hoka Runaway Half Marathon in 1:06:11, with Beth Garland also winning in 1:17:25. Results    Fraser Darcy won the Adelaide Marathon, a week after placing second in Ballarat in 2:28:36, with Kate Baker winning in 2:43:49. Tara Palm also doubled up from Ballarat to win the half marathon in 1:17:53, while Jacob Cocks was first for the half marathon in 1:04:53. Jess Stenson won the 10k in 33:59, Adam Goddard 29:59 Official Results   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.  This week’s listener question asks about finding the motivation to train for goal races. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.    Moose on the Loose pipes in early in the show with the high end not respecting recoveries, while the Whispers allude to some coming news out of Spain. 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

Brought to you by Federation University and the Ballarat Marathon, the Road to Ballarat Marathon podcast series brings you participant stories and expert tips. In the season finale, Moose and Jason are joined by the winners; Kate Mason and Reece Edwards to recap race day and the event. Link here to the survey if you raced: https://federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfSi9H9E8uFjOiq?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5MIJ4NGPQOpxfe427AgeC5qfx-aMdY3uJJLyqEO0put5Ysu-ODJSxPM1BBmA_aem_rXclmpT8aXQAjSL5HbjowQ Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast 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

391: Ballarat, Boston and London | Xiamen Diamond League | Run The Tan  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 a normal week before coming down with a stomach bug. Julian tests the latest Puma Fast-R then watches Ballarat. Brady recaps his personal best performance at the Ballarat Marathon. 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. Reece Edwards won the second edition of the Ballarat Marathon in 2:16:57, ahead of Fraser Daarcy and Dean Menzies. Kate Mason was the women’s winner in 2:33:55 with Danette Sheehan second and Sarah Short in third. Ryan Gregson won the Half Marathon in 1:04:18, while Tara Palm won in 1:13:21. Adrian Potter won the 10km race in 30:09 with Isobel Hume winning in 34:21. On Saturday, Izzy Batt-Doyle and Jack Bruce were the winners of their respective Elite 5km races. Jude Thomas outlasted Jack Anstey to win the inaugural National Road Mile Championship, while Jaylah Hancock-Cameron beat Lauren Ryan. Official Results   John Korir won this year’s edition of the Boston Marathon ahead of Alphonce Simbu and first American Conner Mantz, while Pat Tiernan mixed with the lead group before finishing 11th in 2:08:08. Sharon Lokedi won in a course record of 2:17:22 over defending champion Hellen Obiri. Official Results   Sebastian Sawe won the London Marathon in 2:02:27 with Jacob Kiplimo placing second with 2:03 in debut and defending champion Mutiso Munyao third in 2:04:20. Andy Buchanan placed 11th in 2:09:11. Tigist Assefa won in a new womens-only world record of 2:15:50 well clear of Joyciline Jepkosgei and Sifan Hassan. Official Results   Haftu Strintzos drops out in marathon debut over in Hamburg, Germany   Rose Davies improved her 5000m National Record to 14:40.83 at the Xiamen Diamond League in China, with Beatrice Chebet winning in a World Lead time of 14:27.12. Abbey Caldwell reclaimed the 1000m National record in 2:32.94, to place runner up to Faith Kipyegon winning in 2:29.21 narrowly missing the world record while Sara Billings placed 3rd in 2:33.45. Results   Nike announces Breaking4 event, where Faith Kipyegon will attempt to be the first woman to run under 4 minutes for the mile on June 26 in Paris, France. Olympics.com Report   Leanne Pompeani and Josh Phillips took out the Fitness 5k at Run Wollongong. Results   Linden Hall equalled the record at Run The Tan 11:35.85 ahead of Lauren Ryan and Taylor Werner, while Jack Bruce backed up from the Ballarat 5k to win in 10:23.06 ahead of Callum Davies and Ed Marks. Michael Roeger took out the Para Event in 10:56.28 ahead of Jarryd Clifford. Official Results   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Moose on the Loose muses on the ubiquity of running videographers.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s question asks how come no one trains like Mona anymore? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.    Pacing Study Details for the Ballarat Marathon in association with Federation Uni : https://federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfSi9H9E8uFjOiq?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5MIJ4NGPQOpxfe427AgeC5qfx-aMdY3uJJLyqEO0put5Ysu-ODJSxPM1BBmA_aem_rXclmpT8aXQAjSL5HbjowQ   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

Road to Ballarat Marathon 8 Featuring Jess Stenson Brought to you by Federation University and the Ballarat Marathon, the Road to Ballarat Marathon podcast series brings you participant stories and expert tips in the build up to the races on April 27th and 28th. Catch up on the latest training with Jason Rossi as Jess Stenson Olympian and Commonwealth Games Gold Medalists pops in to discuss her race plans. Follow our man Jason on strava here: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22864007?oq=jas If you’re thinking about signing up … now’s the time to do it. Head to www.ballaratmarathon.com.au today.

390: Jess Hull | Running News | The Future of Inside Running   This week's 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 wrangles the kids over Easter while making an overdue return to the gym. Julian does his signature workout then needs a system to manage a sugar hit. Brady enters the taper ahead of the Ballarat Marathon this week.   Jess Hull joins in to chat about her 1500m/5000m double win at the National Championships, how she went about prepping for competition coming off long haul flights and recaps her performance at Grand Slam Track in Jamaica as well as how the concept will balance out alongside Diamond League and World Athletics Championships later in the year. She also touches on the conditioning required for training, as well as relationship with Nike and their tech, the authenticity of her public persona, her thoughts on the upcoming crop of juniors and what to expect from the upcoming Grand Slam Track Miami.   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.   Ruth Chepngetich and Peres Jepchirchir withdraw from the elite field of London Marathon. Official Press Release   Harvey Cramb of Brisbane posts 3:37.31 in the 1500m at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Report Peyton Craig took out the Stawell Gift Invitational 1000m ahead of Daniel Williams and Peter Bol. Results   Jane Hedengren is the first High School Female in the US to go sub-15 in the 5000m . Runners World Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration, and this week asks where the podcast will be in five years from now. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.    Moose on the Loose scrutinises the “ultrarunners” throwing themselves into unrealistic challenges for personal leverage. 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

Road to Ballarat Marathon 7 Featuring Brad Kahlefeldt  Brought to you by Federation University and the Ballarat Marathon, the Road to Ballarat Marathon podcast series brings you participant stories and expert tips in the build up to the races on April 27th and 28th. Catch up on the latest training with Jason Rossi as Brad Kahlefeldt, Olympian and Commonwealth Games Gold Medalists pops in to discuss his preparation.  Follow our man Jason on strava here: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22864007?oq=jas If you’re thinking about signing up … now’s the time to do it. Head to www.ballaratmarathon.com.au today.

389: Track & Field National Championships | After Dark Tour | Canberra Marathon   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 escapes Canberra to the coast amid some good progress with his injuries. Julian tests some offerings from Adidas then has an unfortunate mix up with his gels. Brady gets sidetracked in his whipping through his weekly recap. 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. Jess Hull takes out her third consecutive 1500m National Title in 4:11.36 at the Track and Field National Championships in Perth, surviving a fast finishing Sarah Billings and Georgia Griffiths. Cameron Myers won his maiden open National Title in the 1500m in 3:34.39 ahead of Adam Spencer and Oli Hoare https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/redemption-for-cameron-myers-and-another-title-for-jessica-hull-at-nationals/  Peter Bol won the 800m Title in 1:43.79 to also reclaim the National Record, with Peyton Craig second and Luke Boyes in third. Abbey Caldwell 2:00.51 won the 800m national title to outlast Claudia Holllingsworth, with Tess Kirsop-Cole taking home the bronze medal. https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/peter-bol-sets-australian-800m-record-on-his-way-to-victory-at-nationals/  Jess Hull backed up to win her second national title of the meet in the 5000m with her 15:02.74 over Georgia Griffith and Rose Davies. Seth O’Donnell shook things up to win the 5000m National Title in 13:49.30 ahead of Cam Myers and Ky Robinson. Cara Feain Ryan won the steeplechase in 9:29.19 ahead of Amy Cashin and Eva Pringle from New Zealand, while Matt Clarke claimed his title in 8:34.75 over Ben Buckingham with Ed Trippas in third. Official Results   Nike After Dark Tour launches with a Half Marathon on Saturday evening in Sydney, featuring Isobel Hume leading out Sinead Diver for the win. Results   Canberra Marathon won by local Myles Gough and former Kiwi Olympian Nina Rillstone. Results   Claudia Hollingsworth was announced as a Short Distance Challenger in the next round ofGrand Slam Track to be held in Miami. Press Announcement   European Running Championships features Jimmy Gressier of France celebrating across the line for his 59:45 victory in the half marathon and Ilias Aouani of Italy winning the marathon by three-second margin over Gashau Ayale of Israel in 2:09:05. Olympics.com Report   Geoffrey Kamwaror makes his comeback in the marathon by winning the Rotterdam Marathon in 2:04:33. Official Results   Sweat Elite founder Matt Fox arrested in Japan for drug smuggling charges. Canadian Running News Article   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Moose on the Loose then examines the fickle relationship between brands and influencers.   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 possible to combine speed and hills into a single workout. 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

388: Grand Slam Track Kingston | Run For The Kids | Your Fastest Night in Town  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 stays patient with his rebuild then tests some kit out like Seth O’Donnell. Julian froths over the upcoming On Running supershoe as his fitness rebuilds. Brady hits the Bendigo athletics track as the campaign starts to wind up. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Jess Hull made her Grand Slam Track debut in the maiden event in Kingston, Jamaica starting with a third place in the 800m with a personal best time of 1:58.58 then followed it up with fourth in the 1500m with 4:05.48, to place her fourth overall within the Short Distance group with Diribe Welteji of Ethiopia the Grand Slam Champion of Jamaica. Emmanuel Wanyonyi was the Slam Champion of the Short Distance firstly by taking out the 1500m in a personal best of , then placing second behind Marco Arop. Ejgayehu Taye of Ethiopia was dominant as a Challenger to be crowned Slam Champion in the Long Distance category winning both the 3000m and 5000m, while Grant Fisher was the Slam Champion in the Men’s category coming 1st in the 5000m and 3rd in the 3000m. Official Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/grand-slam-tracks-explosive-debut-a-new-era-in-athletics-begins/    Andy Buchanan took out the Run For The Kids fun run in Melbourne in 41:39 over the 14.4km Long Course ahead of Andre Waring and Harry Norman. Donve Viljoen was the first woman across in 49:50 ahead of Erika Florez and Lissy Duncan. Results   The event launch of Your Fastest Night in Town in Adelaide saw some fast 5k times including Jess Stenson posting a 15:53 and Riley Cocks breaking the tape in 14:16. https://www.instagram.com/runasonecoaching/p/DIJJPl5TFPl/?img_index=1    Saeki Makino of Japan won the Hobart Airport Marathon, while local Tassie Milly Clark was also first across the line. Liam Boudin won the half marathon in 63:10 ahead of Ryan Gregson while Ella Appleby won in 1:24:59. Results   Lauren French and Dean Menzies were the winners of the Bridges Fun Run 10k in Perth. Results    Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.   This week the listener question asks the do’s and don’ts of the taper ahead of a big race. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Whispers speak on some racing plans at the top end while Moose gets on the Loose on race results held behind a delayed release. The Boys wrap up the show with a preview of next weekend’s Track and Field National Championships to be held in Perth. 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

387: Maurie Plant Meet | Andy Blow | Box Hill Classic   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 returns from his camping trip as his body feels his age. Julian hits up the running scene up in Canberra. Brady finds his balance in the training peak leading up to Ballarat. 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. Ky Robinson holds off Seth O’Donnell at Maurie Plant Meet 5000m in 13:13.17 Georgia Griffiths second 3000m in 8:35.10 behind winner Fentaye Belayneh of Ethiopia in 8:34.30 and ahead of Senayet Getachew.  Claudia Hollingsworth wins the 1500 in 4:05.97 ahead of Sarah Billings and Linden Hall Cam Myers took it from gun to tape in the Men’s 1500m in 3:34.98 ahead of Adam Spencer and Jude Thomas. Results via World Athletics Sarah Klein took out the Box Hill Classic 3000m in 9:26.66 ahead of Bianca Puglisi and Katherine Dowie, while Ben Buckingham won the men’s race in 7:56.35 to hold off Will Garbelotto and Ed Marks. Max Shervington from Western Australia won the 1500m in 3:42.69 ahead of Adam Goddard of South Australia and Evander Scott, while Stephanie Kelly of New South Wales won in 4:24.84 ahead of Karin of Japan and Milla Roberts of Queensland. Peyton Craig won the A 800m in 1:46.90, while Bendere Oboya won in 2:05.63 AthsVic ResultsHub  Lauren Ryan placed fifth at the Sound Running The TEN 10000m in 30:58.69, with Holly Campbell running 31:54.00. Elise Cranny won the women’s 10000m in 30:36.56, while Ishmael Kipkirui set a new NCAA record in a World Lead time of 26:50.21 Jackson Sharp placed second in the Men’s 1500m with 3:36.82. Results Sydney Marathon announce $135,000 AUD prize pool on offer for Australian Athletes https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/record-breaking-prize-pool-to-elevate-australian-marathoners-on-the-global-stage/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJXT4NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX1-otKr0Edm7VkV_OScef2lxIlmn4Icpvx5OzqfKr8qIf2EhQUcHz5iuA_aem_lk42VhK6864Vi0aAPBeSPQ  Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers speak of the prize pool on offer from Sydney Marathon and rant about flashing your lanyard at every opportunity, as Moose on the Loose unloads the carry-on from sprinters. 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 run easy runs away from the hills for the sake of heart rate. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Andy Blow returns to the show and chats with Brad to answer some listener-submitted questions about hydration and nutrition, how it relates to age, sweat rates and electrolyte consumption, giving insights on some of the developments on the latest research and culture around the topic. -------   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