Inside Running Podcast

376: Brian Beckstead | Cadbury Marathon | Leanne Pompeani This episode is sponsored Altra Running check out their latest shoe the LONE PEAK 9+ and listen in later in to Moose's interview with Brian Beckstead Altra Footwear Co-Founder. Visit altrarunning.com.au or visit your local specialty running store to shop now. Leanne Pompeani returns to catch us up on her last few races and makes a huge announcement for her debut marathon, training into that Julian finds some positives in the rebuild even when he gets lost. Brad plays the long game as works around the heat. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee https://axilcoffee.com.au/ Valencia 10k Andreas Almgren of Sweden takes out the in a new European record of 26:53, just ahead of Dominic Lobalu of Switzerland and Vincent Langat of Kenya. Hellen Ekale Lobun set a massive personal best of 29:31 ahead of Girmawit Gebrzihair and Fotyen Hailyu of Ethiopia. Official Results Fraser Darcy won the 2025 Cadbury Marathon in Hobart Tasmania, in 2:26 while Camille O’Donaghue won in 2:54:46. Sarah Klein won the half marathon in 1:17:25 while Richie Egan also won in 1:09:52. Official Results Adelaide University Athletic Club hosted the inaugural Run the Loop, with Caitlin Adams and Jonothan Harris posting the fastest times on the 2.2km loop. Official Results Julian reviews the recently released Altra Lone Peak 9+, a trail shoe available through all running specialty shops. Julian goes a little into the history of Altra and then delves into how he’s been finding the Lone Peak 9+. Listener Question whether its beneficial to do a little more intensity with less days of running. Moose on the Loose muses on convicted dopers re-entering professional racing, then the whispers speak about potential moves between training groups and lining up races This week’s guest is CEO and co-founder of Altra Running Brian Beckstead. Brian chats with Julian about his origins in Orem, Utah, meeting his future team and using their observations in barefoot running to inform the philosophy that went into developing the first Altra models, as well as building up their distribution on the cusp of the barefoot trend. Brian reflects on some of the significant moments and mistakes that have characterised Altra’s growth as a running brand, committing to trail running and getting adopted by the hiking community then talks about making innovation and running shoe foam, and how Altra position themselves in the mainstream running culture. He breaks down some truths and beliefs of running brands, talks about his current involvement, then gives further detail into the Altra Lone Peak 9+ before rounding out with the future direction of Altra.

375: Starting 2025 | Beatrice Chebet 5k World Record | Surf Coast Track Classic The Bluff 2 Boat Ramp is Australia’s richest World Athletics Certified 10km event. With a huge prize pool totalling $17,000 for both Female and Male top placed Athletes. Visit Tasmania on March 16th for the CD Joinery Bluff to Boat Ramp and enjoy a fantastic run-cation of clean air, spectacular scenery, food and holiday vibes.  Register today - www.bluff2boatramp.com  Brad gets out to the beach while his achilles is on the mend. Julian lets a footy player fly by as the Surf Coast Track Classic contends with the heat. Brady hits his yearly mileage goal then watches everyone in town roll through the track.   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee https://axilcoffee.com.au/   Berihu Aregawi of Ethiopia and Marta Garcia ring in the new year by taking out the San Silvestre Vallecana 10km road race in Madrid. World Athletics Report   Beatrice Chebet sets a 5k World Record of 13:54, becoming the first woman to run under 14 minutes ever at Cursa Dels Nassos, Barcelona. World Athletics Report   Surf Coast Track Club Nathan Stoate 29:55 in warm conditions, Penny Townsend was first woman across in 37:13. Reece Edwards won the 5000m A Race in 14:41.42 while Elise Beacom was the fastest female in 18:24.35 Aths Vic Results Hub   Listener Question asks what the determining factor for a Masters Runner to break three hours in the marathon, then the Whispers clarify the brand contract movements, as well as some names floating for Bluff 2 Boat Ramp. Moose on the Loose revives a classic, on the amount of extra effort to ignore another runner out on the trails. 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

Let's go back to Episode 26!!! As Crokes interviews NZ distance runner who moved to Keyna from a young age, Jake Robertson after they both ran the 2018 Lake Biwa Marathon together. 2.08 for Jake that day.  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

374: Inside Running 2024 Awards | 2025 Predictions | Roo Run Anglesea  This weeks episode of the Inside Running Podcast is sponsored by the Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon Early Bird Pricing is available until Jan 6th, sign up before the price rise at ballaratmarathon.com.au.   Brady opens the show with his annual review editorial on the year of 2024, a year that saw Olympic triumph and drama, national records rewritten and new talent emerged.   He then recaps his race at the Roo Run in Anglesea. Julian gets a bit of continuity going while getting Roo Run organised. Brad tries to start the new year well by managing his achilles with the right shoes.   This week's running news and Inside Running Podcast 2024 Awards is presented by Axil Coffee https://axilcoffee.com.au/   Sam Toll took out the Roo Run 8km in Anglesea ahead of Ben Ludbrook and Toby Menday, while Siobahn Sefton won the event ahead of Eliza Eddy and Jasmine Hume. Official Results   This week the boys discuss their choices and the listener submissions for the annual IRP Awards which includes:   Athlete of the Year Most Improved Athlete Most Consistent Athlete Race of the Year Best Running Shoe One to Watch for 2025 The show wraps up with Moose on the Loose not seeing the need for the split into finer age categories, while wishing for participants to pay attention to the details. Whispers on some athletes contract changing brands and teams. 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 Background Music in Editorial: Music from: Taylor Conade    / @taylorconade   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZinuhTh7ZU