Catch the latest from the shoe geeks as they talk what's up in the running shoe world. 

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/

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

This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Black Friday Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15bf and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount!

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.

This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.

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

Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au

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.

This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Should workouts be done in supershoes, or are there non-supershoes that fit this purpose? 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/

420: SA 5000m Championships | Vic Milers Club 3000m | Point To Pinnacle 

Brad remembers that he’s definitely a runner and not a cyclist.

This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.

Elite Fields for World Cross Country Trials have been released ahead of the event to be held 28th November at Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra. Entry Lists

Alex Stitt takes out the South Australia 5000m State Championships in 13:58.26 ahead of Adrian Potter and Jacob Cocks. Kate Holland-Smith won the State Title in 16:44.52 ahead of Tiana Cetta and Emily Wass. Official Results

Tess Kirsop Cole won the Vic Milers 3000m in 9 Seth O’Donnell wins in a meet record of 7:55, after winning the B race earlier. Lucas Chis came second in the A race in 8:00.26, just ahead of Will Lewis in 8:00.73. Tess Kirsop-Cole won the A race in 9:33.80 ahead of Katherine Dowie in 9:35.41 and Sophie Hall in 9:45.96 .

Aths Vic Results Hub

Sam Clifford won the Point To Pinnacle in a course record, ascending to the top of kunyani from Sandy Point in 1:21:29 ahead of James Hansen and Leo Peterson. Danette Sheehan won in 1:41:25 ahead of Alice McGushin and Madeline Murray.

Josh Phillips ran 14:07 and Aynsley Van Graan ran 16:37 to post the fastest times of the day at the Gong 5000 on the Illawarra Criterium Track. Official Results

Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au

The boys then review the latest drop in gear from Saysky, including half tights, shirts and some of the collaboration in shoes with Puma.

Whispers addresses last week’s topic of professionals not posting to Strava, then 

Moose on the Loose muses on the rise of the professional runner youtube channels.

This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Is it safe to train post-injury for 10 weeks for a marathon? 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/

COROS helps road and track athletes with the training tools they need to reach their performance goals. Our range of GPS wearables and devices combines advanced technology with sports science, enabling athletes to track everything and achieve anything! If you’re serious about your running, check out COROS, available at au.coros.com, you’ll see why so many athletes are making the switch.

Olympic silver medalist, World Championships bronze medalist, and World & Australian record holder Jess Hull chats with Moose about her season, future goals, training under her dad Simon, and her new partnership with Coros.

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/

419: NSW Milers Club & QLD 5000m Champs | World Athletics AOTY Nominations | Summer Base Training 

Brad defends his interviewing style with Jess Hull.

This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.

Obssa Youssouf and Kristen Cook each took out top honours in their respective 1500m races at the NSW Milers Club, while Kai Cullens and Georgia Winkcup each took out the 800m

Lachlan Moore and Libby Mantay take out the Queensland 5000m State Championships.

World Athletics publish their nominations for Athlete of the Year, with the winners to be announced 30th November 2025.

Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au

Moose goes on the Loose on the over-obsession of the minute detail and adults competing at kids' races, while Whispers leads to the whereabouts of professional athletes and raises the question whether they should publish all their training on Strava.

This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week, what are some suggestions for base summer training with no races planned? 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/

 Run the Tan – Melbourne’s most iconic run around the Botanic Gardens. Join elite athletes, celebs and everyday runners on April 26 2026, supporting mental health. Registrations open Nov 25, but you can register your interest now at runthetan.net/interested for early access and exclusive updates. 

Crokes sits down with Jimmy Whelan, fresh off his big half-marathon PB in Valencia, to discuss his transition from professional cycling to running and his future goals. 

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/

418: New York City Marathon | Noosa Bolt | NSW 3000m State Championships 

Brad gets some answers about what’s going on with his calf.

1970: Mindset of a Marathon Man via BBC Archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C53MfgyxDY&t=255s 

This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.

Benson Kipruto held off Alex Mutiso by .2 of a second to win the New York City Marathon in 2:08:09, with Albert Korir in third. Hellen Obiri won her third NYC Marathon in 2:19:51 ahead of Sharon Lokedi and Sheila Chepkirui.

Maudie Skyring won the Noosa Bolt 5k in 16:05 to just hold off Georgie Grgec and Leanne Pompeani while Jude Thomas won in a similar fashion in 13:51 just ahead of Callum Davies, then followed by Matt Buckell.

Jaylah Hancock-Cameron won the NSW 3000m State Championships in 9:09.97, while Joshua Phillips defended his title to win in 8:03.08

Morgan McDonald announces his departure from On Athletic Club

Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au

Moose goes on the Loose over the mood of his training partner while Crokes muses on the state of interclub. The Whispers notes how the winner of the Buenos Aires Marathon who was caught doping, was a prominent training partner of several high profile runners.

This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week, what are some field based tests to establish training parameters?

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/

417: Burnie Ten | Valencia Half Marathon | Steve Moneghetti 

This weeks episode is sponsored by The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon is back in April next year with flat and fast courses … an amazing atmosphere and heaps of fun. Sign up today at ballaratmarathon.com.au before this very popular event sells out. 

Brad does more of the same with his calf still a concern.

IRP Partner Offer: Saily have teamed up with Inside Running Podcast to offer an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! It’s an eSIM service app that lets you choose from a huge range of affordable data plans in over 190 countries and 8 regions Visit: https://saily.com/insiderunning 

Steve Moneghetti joins in to briefly remember the good old days of training and marathons, why hills still pay the bills, distance running having its moment and why the Commonwealth Games still matters then chats about the growth of the Ballarat Marathon and why people should still get around it.

This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.

Adam Goddard held off Ed Marks to take out the Australian Road Running Championship at the Burnie 10, winning in 28:36 with Brian Fay of Ireland in third. Leanne Pompeani went back to back in 31:46 to hold both the Australian Road Running and Marathon Championship in the same year, with Bronte Oates second and Holly Campbell third.

Yomif Kejelcha won the Valencia Half Marathon in a solo effort 58:02, while Andreas Almgren set an European Record of 58:41 in fourth place. Jimmy Whelan 1:01:40 the first Australian, Isaac Heyne in 1:02:13 . Agnes Jebet Ngetich won in a World Leading time of 1:03:08

Ruth Chepngetich has been formally banned for doping violations for three years.

NYC Marathon fields updated with the addition of Keninisa Bekele.

Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au

Moose on the Loose loses his tolerance of low quality humour, then there’s Whispers about Strava dropping their Garmin lawsuit and the stories and evidence against Ruth Chepngetich.

This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Is there a higher risk of injury when trying on new shoes? 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/

416: Ed Marks | Amsterdam Marathon | NSW 10000m Championships

This weeks episode is sponsored by The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon is back in April next year with flat and fast courses … an amazing atmosphere and heaps of fun.  Sign up today at ballaratmarathon.com.au before this very popular event sells out. 

Brad manages his calf by prioritising cross training over running.

Ed Marks joins to chat to catch up where he’s been, why he had to take time off at National Cross Championships, lining up for National Road Championships Burnie 10.

This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.

Geoffrey Kipchumba of Kenya won the Amsterdam Marathon in 2:03:30, with Joshua Cheptegei fifth in 2:04:52. Aynalem Desta of Ethiopia won in 2:17:37 ahead of compatriot Bertukan Welde.

World Majors candidate race Cape Town Marathon cancelled hours before start due to severe winds overnight.

Cicely Brown and Ed Goddard win 10000m Championships at The Crest, Bankstown.

Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au

Moose goes on the Loose with parents burdened with travel and shoes not designed for running, while Brady goes loose on kids growing up too quick on bicarb and ultras. 

The Whispers talk about a rising star set for a sponsorship deal, more news around the Melbourne Marathon course and a little info on a Melbourne Half podium winner.

Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

415: Caitlin Adams | Melbourne Marathon | Chicago Marathon 

This week's episode is sponsored by The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon is back in April next year with flat and fast courses … an amazing atmosphere and heaps of fun. Sign up today at ballaratmarathon.com.au before this very popular event sells out. 

Julian makes progress before hitting the streets of Melbourne.

Caitlin Adams pops in to chat about her victory in the Melbourne Marathon, chatting about how and when she decided to step up to the marathon distance, debriefing her race performance and the support she had with her on the day and throughout her training, before taking some time to address rumours at Team Tempo.

This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.

Jack Rayner successfully defended his Melbourne Marathon crown, winning in a time of 2:15:01 ahead of Steve McKenna and Fraser Darcy. Caitlin Adams won in her debut marathon in 2:30:25, ahead of Sarah Klein and Milly Clark. Haftu Strintzos won the Half Marathon in 1:02:13, ahead of Zach Facioni and Toby Gualter of New Zealand. Izzy Batt-Doyle won the half marathon in a course record time of 1:08:55, with Georgia Grgec of New Zealand in second, and Sinead Diver in third.

Jacob Kiplimo won the Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:02:23, after setting off at world record pace. Amos Kipruto and Alex Masai of Kenya rounded out the podium, while Conner Mantz set the US National Record by running 2:04:43, placing fourth. Hawi Feyesa Gejia won the Chicago Marathon in 2:14:57, ahead of Megerta Alemu and Magdalena Shauri of Tanzania, with first American Natosha Rogers sixth overall.

Paul Eyane won the Perth Marathon in 2:24:23, with Kellen Waithira winning in 2:38:50. Tim Vincent won the half marathon in 1:05:18, as Rebecca Bolster won in 1:19:31. Official Results

Athlos NYC meet featured Faith Kipyegon and Keely Hodgkinson, while flexing on their athlete payment model. World Athletics Report

Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au

Moose on the Loose gives various observations on the Melbourne Marathon, while the Whispers hears talks about expansion plans for the Melbourne Marathon Festival.

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