Inside Running Podcast

427: World Cross Country Championship Preview | New Years Racing in Spain | The Running Company Canberra This weeks episode is sponsored by Nordictrack, Their range includes premium treadmills, cross trainers and exercise bikes. Begin your journey today with 5% off using IRP2025 at nordictrackfitness.com.au.   Brad continues his run of good form in training. Julian awaits an update to his injuries. Brady adjusts to a visitor’s training hours during tourist season. This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration they makes it simple with a free online planner, Visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   Beatrice Chebet to forgo World Cross Country Championships and 2026 season to begin a family. Olympics.com Article   Jacob Kiplimo set to defend World Cross Championship title at Tallahassee, Florida. World Athletics Article   Geoffrey Kamworor and Marta Garcia ring in the new year by winning the San Silvestre 10k in Madrid, Spain. World Athletics Results   Jose Pinto and Likina Amebaw took out the B100 Cursas del Nassos 5k in Barcelona, Spain. World Athletics Results   Nathan Stoate and Natalie Dryden take out the Surf Coast Classic 10000m. Aths Vic ResultsHub   Julian makes the announcement on The Running Company Canberra opening soon, with career opportunities explained on the show.   Whispers speak of athletes between brands and training groups, while a rave linked to an Olympian makes frontpage news. Moose goes Loose on a former professional track athlete lamenting on what could have been if he had modern footwear. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. How do you prepare for a cold marathon while training in summer? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code IRP2026 for 15% off your first order. How do you prepare for a cold marathon while training in summer? 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/

426: 2025 Year Review | Tony Roca Díaz Brad gets back to doing a workout outside on holiday then looks back at his year. Julian goes through the reality of newborn twins, as he looks back on his year of running. Brady chats having monuments named after you as he reflects on the highs and lows of his year. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Inside Running Podcast goes through the 2025 Year in Review through its categories:  Most Improved Athlete Shoe of the Year Most Consistent Performer Race of the Year Performance of the Year Athlete of the Year Looking Forward to in 2026 Most Popular Ones to Watch Jack Anstey replaces Cam Myers on World XC Relay team, citing unforeseen medical issues https://www.instagram.com/p/DSyY9dnEmaz/?hl=en   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers chat Andreas Almgren with a possible partnership with an Australian running icon, then Moose goes Loose on social media posts with clickbait titles. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Weights or Pilates?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Tony Roca Díaz, Athlete & Press Manager for Saysky chats with the boys about his recent 2:23 marathon at Valencia, running alongside with Izzi Batt-Doyle then goes into his role in Saysky and being more accessible in Australia, then talks about the process of testing and developing products as well as collaborating with other brands. 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/ Shop our favourites at: www.insiderunningpodcast.com/shop-our-favourites 

The last Shoe Geeks ep of the year is here for you. It's got all their highlights for the year, talking running shoe awards with definitions included. Catch Nitta at: https://www.sparc.com.au/staff/michael-nitschke Catch Tom at: https://www.pinnaclesportspodiatry.com.au/about/  Shop our favourites at: www.insiderunningpodcast.com/shop-our-favourites  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

425: Kristian Ulriksen | Albie Thomas Mile | Vic Milers Club   This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Christmas Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15xmas  and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount! Kristian Ulriksen returns to fill in, coming off Valencia and through the Norwegian winter. Julian links up with Reece Edwards and CEO of Better Beer, Nick Cogger. Brady continues to make progress on his return to run program. 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   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Alexander Stitt 4:02.59 won the Australian Mile Championship at the Albie Thomas Mile Meet in Bankstown. Jaylah Hancock-Cameron won the national title in 4:37.37 Cam Myers in his last race as a junior won the 5000m in 13:32.12. Results NZ 5000 Sam Tanner 13.36.40 ahead of Sam Ruthe who ran a national U19 and U20 record of 13:40.48, while Scarlett Robb backed her win at the U20 Ondieki 3000m with a 16:25.11 personal best and victory. Official Results Abbey Caldwell opened Vic Milers Club with a 2:08.40 in the 800m A race ahead of Victoria Cholsh and Elly Flemming. Will Katic won the 800m A race in 1:50.03 ahead of Thomas Kemp and Riley Bryce. Abbey Caldwell then went on to pull off the double in winning the 1500m A race in 4:14.20 ahead of Madison King and Ally Brooks. Alexander Cameron-Smith used his finishing kick to win in 3:41.71 ahead of Luke Shaw and Evander Scott. Aths Vic Results Hub Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers goes through the financials of Grand Slam Track’s bankruptcy proceedings, then Moose on The Loose technology violating the sanctity of the long run. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. What are the best shoes suited for racing 5k/10k 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/  

424: Zatopek:10 2025 | Australian World XC Team announced | European XC Championships  This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Christmas Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15xmas  and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount! Brad starts off looking good then has to hold it back. Julian adjusts to life with the twins. Brady begins to pick up the pace and a thing or two about trail running. 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 This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. 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. Seth O’Donnell dominated the field to win Zatopek:10 in 27:59.65, with only Stewy McSweyn going with Seth for much of it. Ed Marks placed second ahead of the defending Jack Rayner. Scarlett Robb kicked down to take the win in the Ondieki U20 3000m from Imogen Baker right at the line, with Eliza Lawton in third. Alexander Cameron-Smith won the de Castella U20 3000m in 8:04.77 ahead of Lucas Chis and Kieran Shepherd. Abbey Caldwell was dominant in the Open 3000m, winning in 9:14.47 ahead of Zoe Melhuish and Jaylah Hancock-Cameron. Aths Vic Results Hub Australian team announced for the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida on the 10th January. Womens 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. Results 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. Thierry Ndikumwenayo of Spain held off Jimmy Gressier to take the title in a sprint finish with Dominic Lobalu in third. Spain were the winning team ahead of Ireland and France. Official Results Grand Slam Track files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, unable to pay millions of dollars owed to competing athletes, such as Jess Hull. Nine Wide World of Sports Article   Hillary Kipchirchir Chepkwony of the NN Running Team in Kenya has been sanctioned by the Athletics Integrity Unit for biological passport violations. Athletics Illustrated   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Whispers allude to a high profile withdrawal from Zatopek, while Brady gives a training tip for the Christmas break.   This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.   What running watches do you use/recommend? 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/