Inside Running Podcast

424: Zatopek:10 2025 | Australian World XC Team announced | European XC Championships 

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Brad starts off looking good then has to hold it back.

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Lauren Ryan went back to back, winning Zatopek:10 in 32:06.66, kicking home ahead of Georgie Grgec and Leanne Pompeani who had led much of the race.

Abbey Caldwell was dominant in the Open 3000m, winning in 9:14.47 ahead of Zoe Melhuish and Jaylah Hancock-Cameron.

Australian team announced for the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida on the 10th January.

Leanne Pompeani

Holly Campbell

Caitlin Adams

Bronte Oates

Lauren Ryan

Maudie Skyring

Mens

Seth O’Donnell

Morgan McDonald

Haftu Strintzos

Ky Robinson

Isaac Heyne

Ed Marks

Mixed 4x2km Relay

Oli Hoare

Cameron Myers

Jess Hull

Linden Hall

Australian Athletics Press Release

Sinclaire Johnson takes out the Kalakaua Merri Elite Mile in Hawaii in 4:21, while Josh Hoey continues his hot form to win in 3:55.

Nadia Battocletti of Italy won the European Cross Country Championship held over a 7.5km course in Lagoa, Portugal ahead of Megan Keith and Yasmine Can. Belgium were the winning team ahead of the UK and France.

Grand Slam Track files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, unable to pay millions of dollars owed to competing athletes, such as Jess Hull.

Hillary Kipchirchir Chepkwony of the NN Running Team in Kenya has been sanctioned by the Athletics Integrity Unit for biological passport violations.

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Whispers allude to a high profile withdrawal from Zatopek, while Brady gives a training tip for the Christmas break.

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423: Valencia Marathon | US XC Championships | Top 10 Aussie Road Races

Brad continues to make more improvements.

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John Korir won this year’s Valencia Marathon in 2:02:25, ahead of Amanal Petros from the chase group and Awet Kirbab. Suguru Osako reclaimed the Japanese National Record in 2:04:55 while Alex Yee ran the second fastest marathon for the United Kingdom in 2:06:38.

om Do Canto was first Australian in 2:11:14 with Ryan Gregson finishing in 2:17:21, while Haftu Strintzos ran 2:26:20 and Brett Robinson withdrew mid-race.

Joyciline Jepkosgei won in a course record and world lead of 2:14:00 ahead of Peres Chepchirchir. Jess Stenson set a new Australian National Record of 2:21:25 for 5th overall, while Izzy Batt Doyle ran 2:23:35 for 7th and Gen Gregson ran 2:28:51.

Parker Wolfe won the US Cross Country Championships ahead of Rocky Hansen and Wesley Kiptoo. Weini Kelati won the title ahead of Katie Izzo and Ednah Kurgat

Josh Hoey ran the 600m Indoor World Record of 1:12.84 at the BU Opener meet, .03 off the outdoor record.

Sam Tanner and Sarah Billings took out The Spectacle Road Mile in Nelson, New Zealand.

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Whispers discuss NASS eligibility criteria and Moose announces the formal partnership between sponsors and the podcast.

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 What are the Top 10 Road races in Australia?

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422: Cam Myers | World XC Trials | Mizuno HyperWarp Pure Review

Cam Myers joins the show to recap his race at the World XC Trials, how the race fits into his short term plans and talks about the direction of his upcoming season.

Brad and Brady review the soon to be released Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure, a super-lightweight racing shoe that showcases the new direction Mizuno will be heading in.

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Cam Myers held off Seth O’Donnell to take out the 10k Open Race at the World Cross Country Championship Trials held at Stromlo, Canberra with Morgan McDonald in third. Leanne Pompeani comfortably won the women’s race ahead of Holly Campbell and Bronte Oates. Official Results

World Athletics announce Australian high jumper Nicola Olysalgers and Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis as the 2025 Athletes of the Year, with famed commentator Bruce McAvaney receiving the President’s Award. World Athletics Release

Brigid Kosgei won the Shanghai Marathon in an all-comers record time of 2:16:36 as the race makes its case for World Major candidacy. World Athletics Report

Olympic silver medallist and American Record holder in the 3000m steeplechase Evan Jager announced his retirement.

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Whispers about Telford recruitment drive, speculating on the whereabouts of Jimmy Whelan, then Brady on the Loose bemoans the lack of coverage and exposure around the cross country trials.  

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

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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

Brad defends his interviewing style with Jess Hull.

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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.

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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.

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 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. 

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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 

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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

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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.

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