421: Jessica Stenson | Vic 5000m State Championship | NCAA XC Championship

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Brad progresses in the rebuild.

Jessica Stenson pops in to update us on her preparations for the upcoming Valencia Marathon, how pacing the Melbourne Marathon fell into plans and how she’s shaping up to take on the national record all while balancing the demands of family life.

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Callum Davies pops down from Queensland to win the Victorian 5000m Champs in 14:00.78, outlasting Yohanes Dagnaw who won the state championship and Liam Cashin, while Lucas Chis set the U18 record 14:06.76. Stephanie Kelly won the title in 16:38.45 ahead of Bianca Puglisi and Karen Blaney. Aths Vic Results Hub

Doris Lemngole for the University of Alabama went back-to-back in the NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, with North Carolina State the winning team. Australian Amy Bunnage placed 30th.

Matt Smith and Josie Wilson won the Western Australia 10000m State Championship Results via World Athletics

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Whispers muses on the state of parkrun’s standing with local councils

Moose on the Loose finds his ick in Australian Athletics pandering to running at its most superficial.

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