290: Craig Mottram Part 1 | Great Ocean Road, Runaway Sydney Half & races aplenty

Thanks to Asics for sponsoring this weekend interview, Experience next-level speed with the new #METASPEED SKY & EDGE, built to power your fastest, most confident run. Visit Asics.com.au or your local speciality running store.   Take a trip down memory lane as Moose reflects on his unforgettable experience at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, where he represented Australia in the marathon. Featured in Episode 101 of the Inside Running Podcast, Moose shares insights into his preparation, the brutal midnight race conditions, the mental and physical toll of racing in extreme heat, and what it meant to wear the green and gold on the world stage. 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/

1 Elo 202543min

404: Lakeside 10 & Sydney Harbour 10 | Asics Metaspeed Sky & Edge Tokyo  | Sam Clifford  This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Sam Clifford is this week’s guest host and fills in on training for his debut marathon at Sydney and his recent races including his win at this week’s Sydney Harbour 10k. Brad gets starstruck rolling out at Mulligans. Brady gets some reps done on the treadmill before a hitout at Lakeside 10. NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top!  This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Ed Marks continued his XCR winning streak taking out the Lakeside 10 in 28:55 ahead of Matt Buckell and Adrian Potter from South Australia. Glenhuntly was the winning Premier Division Team followed by Box Hill and Sandringham Sarah Klein won Lakeside 10 in 33:45, with Georgia Hansen in second and Charlotte Wilson third. Sandringham won the Premier Division ahead of Box Hill and Glenhuntly. AthsVic ResultsHub Sam Clifford won the Sydney Harbour 10k in 29:33 ahead of Ed Goddard and Joe Burgess. Leanne Pompeani was the winner in 32:27 ahead of Caitlin Adams and Jenny Blundell. Sydney Harbour 10K Results Adam Spencer ran 3:49.21 in the Mile for 4th place behind Narve Nordas of Norway winning in 3:47.68 at the ISATF Meet in Berlin, with Jude Thomas running 3:50.20. Results via World Athletics X Michael Johnson reveals Grand Slam Track investor pulled out, causing significant cash flow issues in paying athletes prize money. Front Office Sports Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au The boys review the newly released Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, going into the differences between the feel of the two racing models. Moose on the Loose unleashes on running influencers hogging the limelight when they’re injured and banditing races, while Brady on the Loose tries to reclaim his original opinions. Whispers are on about pro runners and potential sponsorship moves, while Athletics Illustrated reveals more athletes busted for doping. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week, how should you go about racing both the City 2 Surf and the Sydney 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/

29 Heinä 20252h 3min

Thanks to Asics for sponsoring this weekend interview, Experience next-level speed with the new #METASPEED SKY & EDGE, built to power your fastest, most confident run. Visit Asics.com.au or your local speciality running store.   Throw back to our interview with 2:13 marathoner and now coach to Sam Tanner and Sam Ruthe, Craig Kirkwood. Craig Kirkwood, runner and coach sheds light on the career of running he’s had, going through the several personal bests earned from around the world and how getting the best from his own training led to his start as a junior. He recalls earning high praise from Arthur Lydiard and his experiences competing and training in the NCAA in Oklahoma before heading off to the UK where he represented New Zealand at the 1999 World Cross Country Championships in Belfast. During his time in London, Craig developed his skill as a coach and agent organising athlete training and racing including the likes of Daniel Komen, watching their workouts and observing the level of professionalism they put in. Craig goes into stepping up to the marathon, getting selected for the Manchester Commonwealth Games before a freak injury derailed him then coming home to New Zealand. He shares his insight to the domestic scene, why New Zealand distance running sets the bar really high and his earnest approach into coaching, particularly young charges such as Sam Tanner and his philosophies around training and self belief, and closing with his thoughts on how the domestic running scene will go through the short term future and current state of the sport.

25 Heinä 20251h 3min

403: London Diamond League | Ruth Chepngetich suspended | Matt Clowes This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Matt Clowes returns to the show, calling in from his holiday in Portugal to catch the listeners up with his running. Brad starts the rebuilds in good confidence. Brady relives a few old stories on his recap. NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top!  This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Rose Davies came third 5000m 14:31.45 to break her own National Record at the London Diamond League, with Georgia Griffiths also under the previous record in 14:32.82. Claudia Hollingsworth set a personal best of 1:58.02 in the 800m with Sarah Billings just behind in 1:58.99 Jess Hull broke her own national record running 4:13.68 in the mile behind winner, Linden Hall 4:19.58, Abbey Caldwell 4:20.74. Drama in the Men’s 1500m, with Cam Myers and Briton George Mills getting tangled within the last 200m, with Jude Thomas finishing in 3:32.36, Adam Spencer in 3:32.88, Oli Hoare in 3:34.03 and Cam Myers in 4:24.03. London Diamond League Results Maudie Skyring posted a 5000m World Champs qualifier of 14:49.93, placing second in the race while Izzy Batt-Doyle came 6th in 14:53.89. Nat Rule was seventh in 15:09.89, while Holly Campbell ran 15:40.82. In the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the same meet,  Ed Trippas ran 8:21.54 for third place, while Matt Clarke ran 8:31.67. World Athletics Results   Seth O’Donnell ran 13:17.57 in the 5000m in the Night of Athletics at Heusden-Zolden, Belgium, while Jackson Sharp ran 13:20.38 World Athletics Results   Fraser Darcy took out the South Australian Cross Country Championships title ahead of Cooper Giles and Adrian Potter. Tiana Cetta took out the state title ahead of Emily Steven. Athletics SA Results   Aidan Veltan won the 11k Sutherland to Surf in 32:07 over Tom Do Canto and Michael Roeger. Danette Sheehan won in 37:27, over Breanna Golub and Demi Caldwell. Results   Sydney Marathon Elite Men's Field announced, featuring elite Australians Brett Robinson, Liam Adams, Tom Do Canto, Haftu Strintzos, Sam Clifford and Julian Spence Australian Athletics Press Release   Ruth Chepngetich, marathon world record holder given a provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit for taking the banned for masking agent Hydrochlorothiazide. Athletics Integrity Unit Press Release   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   “Moose” on the Loose covers an array of topics from influencers using multiple social media accounts, as well as coaches claiming personal bests on short courses and not respecting the recovery from 'just' doing half marathons   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 This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s question is how do you stay keen and motivated in the face of illness and injuries? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.

22 Heinä 20251h 52min

402: Monaco Diamond League | State XC Championships | Road To Sydney This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad comes off the Gold Coast well rested. Julian commences his road to this year’s Sydney Marathon. Brady sets out to rebuild momentum. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Monaco Diamond League Peter Bol set a new National Record of 1:42.55 at the Monaco Diamond League, placing fourth with a strong kick finish in the last 150m with Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya winning in World Leading time of 1:41.44. Jess Hull also set a new National Record in the 1000m with 2:30.96, while Sarah Billings also ran a personal best of 2:33.17. Monaco Diamond League Results Stewart McSweyn clocked a 3:53.15 in the mile, ahead of Jackson Sharp 53.20 and Matthew Ramsden in 3:55, with Zatopek winner Andrew Coscoran winning in 3:51.12. Jack Bruce ran 13:48.15 in the 5000m, while Klara Dess ran 4:07.05 in the 1500m. Results via World Athletics Alex Stitt won the 1500m in 3:37.13, just ahead of Seth O’Donnell 3:37.82 who kicked off his European season at the Moore-Guldensprenmeeting in Belgium. Results via World Athletics Lauren Ryan ran 14:55 at the 5000m at the Sound Running Sunset Tour in Los Angeles while Ben Buckingham ran an 8:32.96 and Amy Cashin a 9:44.45 in their respective 3000m Steeplechases. Results Ballarat XC Victorian State Cross Championships held at Victoria Park in Ballarat for the first time with Ed Marks for Glenhuntly taking home the state title ahead of teammate Aidan Veltan and Gedefaye Ashenif of Essendon winning. Knox Athletics were the winning team ahead of Melbourne University and Western Athletics. Katherine Dowie took the Victorian State title on her home course with Charlotte Wilson for Essendon in second and Donve Viljoen for Box Hill in third. Sandringham were the top team in Women’s Premier Division ahead of Western Athletics and South Melbourne. AthsVic ResultsHub Kate Spencer for UTS and Ben Bishop for Sydney University were the respective winners of NSW Short Course Championships out at Kembla Joggers Track in Dapto. Athletics NSW Results Dezmond Cutter and Chloe Pateman took out the Queensland State Cross Championships out at Toogoolawah Golf Club Queensland Athletics Results Ben Stevens and Madeline Heiner won the Run Melbourne half marathon, while Jake Barraclough of Ran To Japan fame and Madison Caulfield won the 10k event. Run Melbourne Results Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au This episode introduces our runners for the Road to Sydney patreon series launching next week, all of which have had the honour of representing their respective countries. Moose on the Loose on coaches pumping up their athletes instead of addressing the hard truths, then Whispers keeps the Seth watch streak alive then froths at some of elite females dropping their long runs. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s question asks how to mentally prepare for the 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/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

15 Heinä 20251h 52min

A long-time listener, Nadia surprised us with this audio summary, highlighting some of her favourite moments from our first 400 episodes. It's a trip down memory lane — we hope you enjoy it. 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/

11 Heinä 202521min

401: Live from the 2025 Gold Coast Marathon | Pre Classic  | Jess Stenson This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad recovers on the Gold Coast while he contemplates his goals for Valencia. Julian freshens up for the weekend and recaps his pacing job for the elite women’s marathon. Brady lines up for the half after a whirlwind travel schedule. Jess Stenson joins the boys on stage to debrief her performance at the half marathon, where her current fitness is at and her training and racing goals for the upcoming Sydney Marathon. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Yuki Takei of Japan won the 2025 Gold Coast Marathon in a time of 2:07:33, ahead of fellow compatriots Aoi Ota and Ryoma Takeuchi. Reece Edwards was the first Australian home in 2:17:56, ahead of Alex Harvey and Hamish Hamilton. Tegest Ymer of Ethiopia was this years winner in 2:29:27, with Caroline Kilel of Kenya in second and Alemtsehay Zerihun of Ethiopia in third. Simone McInnes was the first Australian woman to finish in 2:37:05, followed by Radka Kahlefeldt and Ella McCartney. Andy Buchanan defends his Half Marathon title in a course record and all-comers time of 1:01:08, ahead of Japanese duo Kenya Sonata and Naoya Sakuda. Isaac Heyne was second Australian with 1:01:18, with Sam Clifford setting a Tasmanian state record in 1:01:49. Leanne Pompeani also successfully defended her title in 1:09:14, ahead of Caitlin Adams and Madoka Nakano. Matt Buckell won the 10k in 29:13, while Ruby Smee won the 10km in 33:04. Official Gold Coast Marathon Results Niels Laros took out the Bowerman Mile in the Pre Classic Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, unleashing a kick finish to win in a Dutch National Record of 3:45.94, beating American Yared Nuguse by .01 of a second, with Cole Hocker in third. Cam Myers finished sixth in 3:47.50 while Oli Hoare ran 3:51.60. In the International Mile race, Adam Spencer ran a personal best of 3:50.19. Faith Kipyegon broke the 1500m World Record a week after the Breaking4, breaking her own previous mark with a time of 3:48.68. Jess Hull was third in 3:52.67 Beatrice Chebet became the first woman to run 5000m under 14 minutes, winning in a World Record time of 13:58.06. Pre Classic Results Jude Thomas won the 1500m in 3:32.35 at Meeting Stanislas Nancy, France while Jack Anstey ran 3:34.46. Georgia Griffith ran a 1500m in 4:03.53. World Athletics Results Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers tries to figure out who the boys and girls of the podcast are, then Moose on the Loose plays the best hits from the first 100 episodes. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s question asks when is it appropriate to rinse yourself in workouts. 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/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

8 Heinä 20251h 29min

This weekend interview is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news—the brandnew OpenFit 2+ has just landed, and it’s made for those who want seperate earbuds comfort, outstanding audio performance. Follow this link below and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount!: https://shokz.cc/3IqC73p Brad catches up with Olympian and former 5000m star Mike Power, reflecting on a career that stretched from running laps in a school carpark to lining up at the Prefontaine Classic with a 3:58 mile and breaking the U/16 1000m World Junior Record. Their conversation traces Mike’s journey from Little Athletics in Dandenong to a scholarship at the University of Arkansas, offering insights into how the U.S. college system helped shape him during the pivotal transition from junior to senior competition. They revisit Mike’s path to the Sydney 2000 Olympics—navigating the qualifying process, the build-up to competing on home soil, and the role Athletics Australia played in supporting him through that experience. Mike also opens up about life beyond the Games: the struggle to find the right coach, the decision to step away from elite racing, and the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis. Wrapping up, he shares his reflections on the U.S. collegiate running environment and what it's taught him about athlete development and culture. 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/

5 Heinä 20251h 14min