Inside Running Podcast

430: New Balance Indoor Grand Prix | State Track Meets | Nitro Deviate 4 Review

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Brad considers joining a club ahead of a summer series track race.
Julian turns to hiking and biking while his knee is on the mend.
Brady braces for the return to work and a heatwave.

 

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Cameron Myers ran 7:27.57 for a new 3000m National Record at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, winning ahead of Andrew Coscoran and Graham Blanks.
Josh Hoey ran 800m Indoor World Record of 1:42.50, paced by his brother Jaxson Hoey.
Linden Hall came second in the 3000m in 8:27.03 PB, with Jess Hull third in 8:36.03 behind Elle St. Pierre winning in 8:26.54
Hobbs Kessler ran the 2000m indoor World Record in 4:48.79, with both he and Grant Fisher beating Cole Hocker’s newly minted mark from the day before at a separate meet.
Sarah Billings placed fourth in the women’s 1500m in 4:01.79 just behind winner Dorcus Ewoi in 4:01.22
Results

 

Abby Caldwell won the 1500m A Race in 4:04.13 at the Vic Milers Meet in Doncaster, ahead of Jaylah Hancock-Cameron and Imogen Baker. Jonathan Harris took control to win the 1500m in 3:41.24 just ahead of Charles Barrett and Lucas Chis.
Tess Kirsopp-Cole won the 800m A Race in 2:05.51 ahead of while Declyn Tanner and Elly Fleming, while Jack Lunn won in 1:50.09 to hold off Will Katic and Lachlan Thomas.
Aths Vic ResultsHub

 

Adrian Potter ran 13:59.63 for 5000m at the Adelaide Distance Series, with Monique Hollick taking it out in 17:17.89.
Athletics SA Results

 

Fleur Cooper won the 1500m at the NSW Milers Meet in 4:24.06 ahead of Aynslee Van Gran and Ava Garnys, while in the Men's Elliot Metcalf won in 3:46.33 ahead of Oliver Ham and Matthew McLachlan.
Athletics NSW Results

 

Sam Ruthe breaks the world under 16 mile record of 3:53.83 at the Cooks International Classic in Whanganui, New Zealand behind Sam Tanner who won in 3:53.36.
The Post NZ Article

 

Boston Marathon announced professional fields featuring Australians Leanne Pompeani, Lisa Weightman, Izzi Batt-Doyle and Andy Buchanan.

Boston Marathon 2026 Pro Field Announcement

 

Tokyo Marathon announced their Elite Fields featuring Sinead Diver, Vanessa Wilson, Ed Goddard and Alex Harvey.
Japan Running News

 

The boys receive the newly released Puma Deviate Nitro 4 and review the new trainers, going through the specs, fit and feel out on the road.

 

Whispers gets the elite field Bluff 2 Boat Ramp trickling through, then there’s also news of Brigid Kosgei changing  allegiance from Kenya to Turkiye
Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation Article

Moose on the Loose tries to give a reality check to influencers setting moonshot goals.

 

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429: Maudie Skyring | Indoor Season Openers | Threshold Training

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Brad gets back outside as lines up a track season.
Julian phones in to give an update on his injury and The Running Company Canberra
Brady transitions to another stage in his rehab as he starts preparation for Boston.

 

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Cam Myers runs a World Lead 3:49.81 indoor mile in the Washington Preview meet in Seattle.
Results

https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/cameron-myers-clocks-349-81-indoor-mile-in-washington/ 

 

Millrose Games announces stacked Men’s Two Mile field, featuring Ky Robinson, Josh Kerr, Grant Fisher and Cole Hocker.
Citius Mag Report

 

Hayley Kitching 2:38.45 Indoor 1000m collegiate and National Record, representing Penn State at their home meet at the Nittany Lion Challenge.
Results

 

Tamirat Tola wins the Doha Marathon in 2:05:37, while fellow Ethiopian countrywoman Tigist Gezahagn won in 2:21:14
Results

 

Sam Ruthe beats his own junior record running 800m in 1:45.86 in his first win over Sam Tanner.
RNZ Article

 

There’s whispers aplenty about movements out of training groups and into marathon races, while the World Cross Country Championships might have a permanent home.
Moose goes on The Loose losing his local legends while he’s away while Brady gets loose on e-bikes causing a menace.

 

Maudie Skyring from OAC calls in to recap her experience at the World Cross Country Championship in Tallahassee at her alma mater Florida State University, her preparations leading up to it, training structure. Maudie talks about qualifying for last year’s world championships against a quality Australian field, what her college experience was like, how she got into running and what’s the magic behind Wollongong.

 

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428: 2026 World Cross Country Championships | Valencia 10k | Reece Edwards

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Brad does heat training in the garage as looks poised to chase Masters records.
Reece Edwards catches us up on his adventures and helps out his training partners.
Brady catches up with friends as he progresses into some premium running choices.

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Australia won the 4x2km Mixed Relay with Jack Anstey, Linden Hall, Oli Hoare and Jess Hull, clear ahead of France and Kenya.
World Athletics Report

Jacob Kiplimo retains his crown, successfully defending his title as World Cross Country Champion. Berihu Aregawi of Ethiopia came second while Daniel Ebenyo of Kenya won the bronze medal. Ethiopia were the winning team ahead of Kenya and Uganda with Australia placing 8th.

Australian Men 10k Results 

Ky Robinson 24th

Ed Marks 25th

Morgan McDonald 31st

Isaac Heyne 39th

Seth O”Donnell 45th

Haftu Strintzos 54th

World Athletics Report

Agnes Ngetich of Kenya won the gold medal in a dominant display over Joy Cheptoyek of Uganda and Senayet Getachew of Ethiopia. Ethiopia were again the winning team ahead of Kenya and Uganda taking the same medals as the men with Australia placing 5th.
Australian Women 10k Results

Lauren Ryan 13th

Leanne Pompeani 15th

Maudie Skyring 36th

Bronte Oates 39th 

Holly Campbell 44th

Caitlin Adams 54th

World Athletics Report

 

2021 New York City Marathon winner Albert Korir suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive to CERA.
Athletics Weekly Report

 

Andreas Almgren won the Valencia 10k in a new European Record of 26:44 with Brenda Jepchirchir winning in 29:25 with Eilish McColgan also setting a new European Record.  Sam Clifford ran in 28:27.
Valencia 10k Results

 

Habtom Samuel, the NCAA Cross Country Champion from Eritrea won the Houston Half Marathon in 59:01, while Fentaye Belayneh of Ethiopia won in 1:04:49.
Zouhair Talbi won the Houston Marathon in 2:05:45, while Calli Thackery-Hauger backed up from Honolulu a month ago to win in 2:24:17.
Official Results

 

The Whispers ask to keep a keen eye out for some changes coming to the Melbourne Marathon Festival, then Crokes goes Loose the ever widening gulf between athletics and the recreational runner.

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427: World Cross Country Championship Preview | New Years Racing in Spain | The Running Company Canberra

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Brad continues his run of good form in training.
Julian awaits an update to his injuries.
Brady adjusts to a visitor’s training hours during tourist season.

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Beatrice Chebet to forgo World Cross Country Championships and 2026 season to begin a family.
Olympics.com Article

 

Jacob Kiplimo set to defend World Cross Championship title at Tallahassee, Florida.
World Athletics Article

 

Geoffrey Kamworor and Marta Garcia ring in the new year by winning the San Silvestre 10k in Madrid, Spain.
World Athletics Results

 

Jose Pinto and Likina Amebaw took out the B100 Cursas del Nassos 5k in Barcelona, Spain.
World Athletics Results

 

Nathan Stoate and Natalie Dryden take out the Surf Coast Classic 10000m.
Aths Vic ResultsHub

 

Julian makes the announcement on The Running Company Canberra opening soon, with career opportunities explained on the show.

 

Whispers speak of athletes between brands and training groups, while a rave linked to an Olympian makes frontpage news.

Moose goes Loose on a former professional track athlete lamenting on what could have been if he had modern footwear.

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How do you prepare for a cold marathon while training in summer?

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