Catch up on the latest in running shoe chat with the February edition of Shoe Geeks with Moose, Nitta and TDC. 

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381: Adelaide Invitational | More World & National Records Fall | Port Fairy Marathon

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Brad’s achilles continues to improve as he builds the volume back up.

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Indoor Mile World Record 3:45.14 in Lieven France, 5 days after Yared Nuguse broke the record at the Millrose Games in New York. Ingebrigtsen also took the 1500m Indoor World Record en route, splitting 3:29.63. Australian Jack Anstey was also in the race, running 3:55.67.

Grant Fisher set another Indoor World Record, this time running 12:44.09 in the 5000m at the Boston University Valentine Invitational.

Cara Feain-Ryan opened up the Adelaide Invitational winning the 3000m Steeplechase in 9:33 ahead of Miu Saitou of Japan and Katherine Dowie, while Ed Trippas won the men’s race in 8:49.56 ahead of Liam Cashin and Jack Bruce.

Jude Thomas 3:51.19 Invite Indoor Mile Husky Classic, coming second behind Nico Young for Northern Arizona. Jack Rayner competed in the 3000m, running 7:42.57.

Jacob Kiplimo won the Barcelona Half in a significant World Record time of 56:42, well clear of runner-up Geoffrey Kamworor. Joyceline Jepkosgei won the women’s race in 1:04:13.

The Port Fairy Marathon was won by Reece Edwards in a course record time of 2:17:35, while Marnie Ponton won in 2:50:28. IRP Alumni Toby Menday and Rachel McGuinness were the winners of the Port Fairy Half Marathon.

Ballarat locked in as the venue for the National Cross Country Championship venue for the next three editions starting with this year on August 2025

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Moose on the Loose questions the novelty and sanity of running a marathon severely under-prepared.

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This week Crokes is joined by Dean Menzies and Jason Rossi.

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380: Haftu Strintzos | National & World Records at Millrose Games | Vic Milers & NSW 5000m Champs

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Brad's back to school and unfortunately for his achilles, back in shoes.

Haftu Strintzos pops in to chat about his recent 60:36 in Marugame Half Marathon as well as his other performances over the summer, his new coaching arrangement under Adam Didyk and leaves a teaser for a big race announcement for the near future.

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Amy Robinson took out the Victorian Mile Championship at Aberfeldie in dominating fashion, in a meet record time of 4:30.20 ahead of Georgia Hansen and Jessica Coyne. Lucas Chis held on to take out the Victorian Mile title in 4:03.35 against Charles Barrett and Andre Waring.

NSW 5000m State Championships  were won by Luke Hince in 14:11.72 and Izzy Thornton-Bott in 16:12.74.

Logan Janetzki and Katherine Dowie take out line honours at the Bendigo 5k Frenzy.

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Cam Myers runs 3:47.48 National Record in the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games, behind winner Yared Nuguse who set the Indoor World Mile in 3:46.63 and Hobbs Kessler who both went under the previous mark.

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Moose on the Loose makes the point that long runs aren’t exclusive to marathon training blocks, then Talking Points include shoe launches in hot air balloons, the inclusion of the mile at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games at the expense of the marathon as well as the shonkiness of the Strava newsfeed algorithm.

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Join our IRP UK team of Aaron Scott, Matt Clowes and Dan Nash as they're joined by UK 2.11 marathoner and 60:31 HM guy, Jake Smith as he speaks about his journey with RED-S and coming back to the 2025 London Marathon. 

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379: Cam Myers Interview | Ellie Pashley Co Host | Marugame Half Marathon | NB Indoor Grand Prix 

Ellie Pashley returns to fill in where she's been for the past year

Brad progresses the load back into his achilles.

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Izzi Batt-Doyle breaks the long-standing Half Marathon National Record, taking third place at the Marugame Half Marathon in 67:17. Andy Buchanan set a new personal best 60:28 for the #2 fastest of all time and Haftu Strintzos 60:36 following behind for #3 all time, while Brett Robinson continues his comeback with a 61:58 performance.

Ryan Gregson runs 2:17:55 in the Beppu-Oita Marathon in Japan.

Cameron Myers sets the Oceania Record for 3000m Short Track in 7:33.12 at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston USA. Andrew Coscoran of Ireland won the race in 7:30.75 ahead of Frenchman Azzedine Habz and Myers.

Linden Hall ran 8:35.17 3000m short track to move onto the #2 Australian all-time list and two seconds off the indoor world championship qualifier at the John Thomas Terrier CLASSIC at Boston University, behind winner Nikki Hiltz. Amy Bunnage finished third in 8:43.82 to move to #4 Australian and 6th fastest NCAA on the Indoor Track List

Shelby Houlihan took out the 3000m in 8:31.56 at the Razorback Invitational in Arkansas in her first race returning from serving her four-year doping ban.

Tomas Palfrey ran 3:54.57 to win the Indoor Mile, also at the Razorback Invitational representing the University of Oregon.

Sam Ruthe at age 15, is the youngest to win the Open Men’s 3000m New Zealand Championship in 7:56.18

Australian Athletics announce rebrand with new name and logo, outlining their vision moving into the future.

Whispers follows up with a few confirmed sponsor changes, then Brady on the Loose wonders if the frequency of national records lessens their impact.

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378: Cam Myers’ Indoor Mile WR | State Championships | Running Post-Pregnancy

Whether you're a first timer, chasing a new PB or vying for a podium place, the McLaren Vale Marathon is the run for you on the 1st of June.  With a new town centre race hub, beautiful courses through the vines, award winning wines and much, much more to see and do - South Australia's favourite destination race will not disappoint. Register today at mclarenvalemarathon.com.au

Brad keeps the training load low ahead of a family friend’s wedding.

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Cameron Myers sets the U20 Indoor Mile World Record, taking out the Dr Sander Scorcher Meet in 3:52.12 in New York, USA, while Adam Spencer ran 3:42.64

Amy Robinson dominated the 1500m A Race at the Vic Milers Club in Sandringham in 4:12.14. Adam Goddard of South Australia took out the Men’s A Race in 3:49.86, though he was pipped as the fastest race of the night belonged to Alexander Cameron-Smith, running 3:49.79 from the B race.

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ACT State Championships featured Jaylah Hancock-Cameron winning the double 800m and 1500m Open events, with Archie Ridgeway taking out the Open 1500m and Daniel Williams winning the Open 800m

Adam Goddard and Isobel Hume take out the South Australia 3000m State Championships

Tara Palm runs a personal best of 1:10:55 while placing 8th in the  Osaka Half Marathon.

Moose on the Loose goes off on the conflicting regulation around track spikes, then the Whispers confirm some elite fields while speculating on injuries.

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377: Houston Half Marathon | State 5000m Champs | Elite Marathon Fields

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Brad continues to manage short term pain for the long game.

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Morgan McDonald runs 4th fastest Australian Half Marathon of all time of 60:58, to place 11th at the Houston Half Marathon. Conner Mantz came second in an American Record time of 57:17, scrapping with Addisu Gobena to the line, while Pat Tiernan withdrew after 10k. Lauren Ryan also ran the fourth fastest Australian half marathon time of 68:43, with Senayet Getachew of Ethiopia winning in 66:05 ahead of Weini Kelati setting a new American record in 66:09.

Max Shervington and Sian Munks each take out the Western Australian 5000m Champs.

Jacob Gardner and Beth Allen win the Tasmania State 5000m Championships.

London Marathon announced their elite fields including Andy Buchanan, Brett Robinson and Jack Rayner. Eliud Kipchoge will return as will defending champion Alexander Mutiso Munyao, and also feature Valencia Marathon winner Sebastian Sawe and Jacob Kiplimo making his debut.

Pat Tiernan to line up for the Boston Marathon, with this year’s edition to be headlined by defending champions Hellen Obiri and Sisay Lemma.

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