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• EDP33: Perth, Melbourne, Chicago Marathon Preview / UK Coach Banned / Grand Slam Athletes get paid! (half)

  EDP33 — the boys are back and there’s plenty to unpack.We recorded too early to cover results but reference: Cardiff Half, where Jake Smith & Callum Hawkins battled through Storm Amy chaos, plus a full breakdown of Eoin’s race week and a cross-training check-in from Dean and Ryan.In the news round-up, we cover the loaded Chicago Marathon elite field, preview the Melbourne and Perth Marathon festivals. We also react to the headline story from the UK — coach Andy Young handed a three-year ban for serious misconduct — and what it says about athlete welfare in elite sport.There’s more: Grand Slam Track receives a $5.3 million funding boost (with a few strings attached).YouTube Diaries features British marathoner Phil Sessemann and his eye-watering double threshold session ahead of Amsterdam and Valencia, while Double Trouble welcomes a Clubhouse update that proves “the wheel that squeaks gets greased.”All that, plus Cat Chat (courtesy of Cooper Teare), a front-crawl vs freestyle debate, and a wrap-up that somehow ends with the Singapore GP, Liverpool’s latest disaster.Grab your coffee, lace up, and settle in — it’s another big one from Easy Double.If you're interested in purchasing our newly released Training Cap:https://buy.stripe.com/aFacN7bfO6s25Sqav063K00$30 + shippingShipping WorldwideThanks as always for the support!

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• Cooper Teare: Oregon Phenom to Nike Professional - training for 1500/5000m double, Grand Slam Track experience, improving mentality, showing resilience & determination

  Ryan interviews professional Nike runner Cooper Teare, Coopers CV is insanely impressive:3:32.16 1500m7:30.62 3000m12:54.72 5000m2 x NCAA Champion2 x Collegiate Record Holder2022 National 1500m Champion2024 National Cross Country Champion1 x World Athletics Championships USA team - EugeneCooper shares insights into his journey from a promising high school athlete to a professional runner with Nike. Cooper discusses his training philosophy, the importance of cross-training, and how he manages recovery and injury prevention. He reflects on his collegiate achievements, including breaking records and winning titles, and shares his experiences at the World Championships. The conversation also touches on personal preferences, early influences in his running career, and the significance of experience in competitive athletics. In this engaging conversation, Cooper Teare shares his journey through the world of competitive running, discussing his training with Cole Hocker, transitioning to the Bowerman Track Club, and the pressures of Olympic aspirations. He reflects on his training, the challenges faced during trials, and the lessons learned from racing in Europe. Teare also delves into the impact of the Grand Slam series on his career and the importance of mental preparation for future competitions. With insights on training preferences and the dynamics of the athletics community, this conversation offers a comprehensive look at the life of a professional athlete.00:00 Introduction to Cooper Teare03:10 Post-Season Reflections and Recovery05:55 Cross-Training: Cycling and Swimming in Training11:08 Injury Prevention and Training Philosophy12:58 Quickfire Questions: Personal Preferences20:55 Cooper's Journey: From Childhood to Professional Runner26:02 Choosing Oregon: A No-Brainer Decision31:39 Navigating Coaching Changes and Personal Growth35:56 Rivalries and Breakthroughs in College Racing42:02 Transitioning to Professional Running with Nike49:46 Joining Bowerman: Expectations vs. Reality55:49 Olympic Trials: High Hopes and Disappointments01:00:17 European Circuit: A Confidence-Building Experience01:02:17 Experiencing Grassroots Athletics in the UK01:04:28 Learning from Different Racing Cultures01:06:31 The Role of Accessibility in Athletics01:07:55 Reflections on the Grand Slam Experience01:10:23 Tactical Racing and Competitive Mindset01:13:02 Navigating the Grand Slam and Diamond League01:15:09 Challenges and Disappointments in Athletics01:18:10 The Future of Track and Field01:22:48 Mental Preparation for Future Competitions01:25:02 Training Regimen and Strength Work01:27:23 Innovative Training Techniques01:29:43 Shoe Rotation and Gear Preferences01:31:04 Hot Takes on Training Practices

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• EDP32: 'The Down Week' / Training Updates & Listener Questions

  The lads and after a crazy schedule of results results results leading in to Tokyo this week is pretty quite on that front so we take some time to reflect on our own training, injury updates and progress from Dean & Ryan, whereas Eoin eyes up another races.. if his sore, shaved knee will allow?We previewed the upcoming interview with Cooper Teare that Ryan had the privilege of hosting on Friday night - releasing Wednesday 2pm AWST.You DO NOT, want to miss it.Listener Questions kept us busy with questions around:- How to manage fuelling during Double Threshold days- Supplement stacks- Potential Lifetime PB's - we rank each others- Goals and future of the pod- Discussions on the current doping landscape and what can be done to improve itOf course just because Tokyo is over doesn't mean Athletics is finished any time soon as we share where the sport is heading next:- World Cross Country USA January- World Indoor Champs Poland March- Commonwealth Games Glasgow July- European Outdoors Birmingham AugustAll of that with the occasional marathon major spinkled in, the domestic Australian track season soon to begin, Indoors during winter into a normal track season is sure to keep us busy.Thanks for tuning in as always.Connect on Instagram @easydoublepodJoin The Clubhouse easydoubleclubhouse.circle.soEmail [email protected]

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• EDP31: Tokyo World Athletics Championships / Berlin Marathon / City2Bay

  Tokyo World Championships — and it’s been a wild one. We dive into every corner of the track and road: Gressier weaving through late to steal the men’s 10,000m, Simbu producing one of the most dramatic marathon finishes in history, Faith Kipyegon extending her reign with another 1500m crown, and Jake Wightman rewriting his own fairytale in a chaotic men’s 1500m final.Shock medals in just about every event.We talk redemption arcs (Cole Hocker in the 5000m), disappointments, breakout stars, and ask the big question: did these championships live up to expectations? Plus, who came out on top in the medal table battle between Australia, the UK, and Ireland?Outside of Tokyo, we cover Berlin Marathon storylines, City2Bay results, Alex Yee lining up for Valencia, Centro targeting a big run in Chicago, and Ryan manages to find a double trouble whilst tuning in to Australian coverage of Gout Gout.If you’ve been glued to the track, road, and cross-country this past fortnight — this is the debrief you’ve been waiting for.

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• EDP30: Tokyo World Championships begins - Womens Marathon & 10,000m, 1500m Heats with SHOCK exits

  Tokyo World Championships are here and the drama has already started 🔥We break down all the big results so far – from the women’s 10,000m to a brutal marathon in 27-degree heat, plus the 1500m heats that claimed some huge names.In the news: Kipchoge and Hassan are heading to NYC, Welteji is OUT after a doping violation, and Knighton receives a four-year ban.As always, we check in on our training weeks, dive into the YouTube diaries, and bring you another round of Double Trouble before looking ahead to what’s coming up next.Connect on Instagram @easydoublepodJoin The Clubhouse https://easydoubleclubhouse.circle.so/Email [email protected]

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