320: Garmin Forerunner 965 Review | Collingwood Classic | Online Run Coach Qualifications

320: Garmin Forerunner 965 Review | Collingwood Classic | Online Run Coach Qualifications

This episode of The Inside Running Podcast is powered by Garmin and their Forerunner 965 GPS smart watch which goes beyond the basics, offering detailed insights into your running dynamics, VO2 max estimates, Heart Rate Variability, recovery times and much more. Visit garmin.com.au for more details.

Julian’s week gets derailed by some gastro while revamping the new website for The Running Company Geelong Brad hops on the bike and watches the success of the Mulligans Flat TC Handicap unfold. Brady spots the first snake of the season as he begins the preparation for the Osaka Marathon.

Archie Reid takes the 10,000m at the Collingwood Classic, his third race in the distance in under three weeks with Vanessa Wilson first female in the mixed race. Melissa Duncan and Cody Shanahan were the winners of their respective Elite 5000m Races, while Lucy Cleveland and Will Lewis each won the Mile. AthsVic Results Hub

1500m World Champion Josh Kerr runs 61:55 for second place behind Brooks Beasts teammate Dillon Maggard in the San Diego Holiday Half Marathon. Results

Brigid Kosgei took out the Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:19:15 to secure substantial prize money a month after the New York City Marathon. https://runnerstribe.com/news/brigid-kosgei-celebrates-a-victorious-festive-season-with-abu-dhabi-marathon-triumph/

Valencia Marathon offers a 1 million Euro prize incentive if the World Record is set at the race. Canadian Running Magazine

Discussion on Melbourne Marathon selling out of General Allocation and the alternative pathways to running the 2024 edition. Avenues to Access Registration - Melbourne Marathon

The boys then give a comprehensive review of the newly released Garmin Forerunner 965, testing it on multiple runs and all the features such as trail and segment navigation, bluetooth music, what they really like about the watch and what might need improvements.

Listener Question from Reece Edwards asks whether online run coaches need to have formal qualifications, then last week’s Moose on the Loose gets some feedback before going through Moose’s Purchases of the Week while the Whispers are fishing for details on Sinead Diver’s year ahead. The show closes out with recommendations for last-minute Christmas gifts and a little preview for the End of Year Awards.

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