118: Brett Robinson | World Athletics Shoe Mandate

Technical innovation and absolute quality are at the core of ASICS’ vision. The latest addition to their comprehensive running shoe range is the all new EVORIDE™. The ASICS EVORIDE™ is built upon innovative GUIDESOLE™ technology designed to reduce energy loss and give that feeling of effortless coasting. EVORIDE™ will be available from February 7th. www.asics.com. 

Brad does his best to beat the heat while locked out of Mulligan’s.

Distance power couple Ben St Lawrence & Katie Conlon win the 10K Sydney Sun Run

Irish pair Sean Tobin & Michelle Finn take out the in sweltering conditions Box Hill Classic 3k

Rochelle Rodgers wins the womens Beppu-Oita Marathon in Japan with a time of 2:40:03.

Brett Robinson sets Half Marathon Australian National Record 59:57 in Marugame and joins in for a post-race debrief, touching on his training, the performance itself and what lies ahead

World Athletics sets parameters and limitations on footwear technology and specifications, with the Nike Alphafly banned, but the current and previous iterations of the Vaporfly ok. Prototype models need to be public for 4 months, which causes a tense situation for many athletes sponsored by other brands. The boys take on a deep dive on all the implications

The boys wrap up with a preview of the stacked field in the Women's 5000m at the Melbourne Track Classic with the potential for Olympic selection on the line.

Melbourne Track Classic Start Lists

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