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443: Ballarat, Boston & London Marathons | Run The Tan

Brad gets out the lactate measure and keeps it under control.
Julian checks in from London and talks about Puma, the marathon and his comeback.

Brady recaps his unforgettable Boston Marathon experience. 

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John Korir set a course record of 2:01:51 to win the Boston Marathon to go back-to-back, while Alphonce Simbu was runner up and previous winner Benson Kipruto was third. Sharon Lokedi was first place in 2:18:51 with Loice Chemnung in second place and Mary Ngugi-Cooper in third. Elite Australians in action included Izzy Batt-Doyle running 2:25:06, Lisa Weightman in 2:32:41 and Pat Tiernan 2:09:59. Boston Marathon Results

 

Sebastian Sawe breaks the Marathon World Record and becomes the first human to run a legitimate marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon, rewriting the books in 1:59:30. Close behind him was Yomif Kejelcha in his marathon debut running 1:59:41, with Jacob Kiplimo third in 2:00:08, which was also under the previous world record.

 

Tigist Assefa defended her crown in a women’s only World Record time of 2:15:41, ahead of Hellen Obiri in 2:15:53 and Joyciline Jepkosgei 2:15:55.
Australians included Tim Vincent running 2:09:41 for 17th and Liam Boudin in 2:12:55 for 23rd. Official Results

 

Caden Shields won this year’s Ballarat Marathon in 2:18:06 over Tom Do Canto and Jacob Cocks. Ellie Pashley won in a course record of 2:30:47 over Donve Viljoen and Radka Kahlefeldt.

Brett Robinson won the Half Marathon in a course record time of 1:03:58 ahead of Ryan Gregson and Nathan Stoate. Gen Gregson won in 1:10:49 ahead of Danette Sheehan and Nicola Sheridan.

Brayden Noonan won the 10k in 29:58 ahead of Andre Waring and Will Lovett, while Sinead Diver won in 33:22 ahead of Tara Palm and Katherine Dowie
Jack Rayner took out the Men’s Elite 5k in 14:07 ahead of Ben Stevens and Ben Mornane, Georgia Grgec won in 16:08 ahead of Stella Radford and Stephanie Kelly.

Jude Thomas won the National Road Mile Championship in 4:03.6 to hold off Connor Whitely and Luke Shaw, Jaylah Hancock-Cameron 4:26.7 ahead of Georgia Griffith and Izzy Thorton-Bott. Official Results

 

Linden Hall took out the fastest lap at Run The Tan with 11:31, equalling Jess Hull’s 2023 record, ahead of Cara Feain-Ryan and Izzy Thorton-Bott. Callum Davies ran 10:31 to take out the win, ahead of Ed Marks and Jonathan Harris. Michael Roeger ran the fastest in the Para Division in 10:53, as did Annabelle Colman in 13:07 Results

 

Whispers touches on Puma shedding a few Australian athletes, while an Australian name looks set for this year’s Sydney Marathon.

 

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The Road to Somewhere team of Ellie Pashley, Leanne Pompeani and Nick Earl catch up with the founder of MeteoPAce, Phil in their latest episode and that section of the show is here. The team have plenty of questions as they lead into Ballarat Marathon this Sunday. 

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442: Cam Myers | Run Wollongong 5K | World Athletics blocks Turkiye transfers

Cam Myers joins in to recap his victories at Track & Field National Championships , his indoor season at the start of the year then goes through his week.

Julian’s elated to be back running along his daughter

Brad checks his lactate while on holiday down on the coast.



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Jye Edwards takes out the the Run Wollongong 5k in 14:35 ahead of Sam Clifford and Luke Hince, while Gen Gregson continues her return with a win in 16:31 ahead of Izzy Thorton-Bott and Aynslee Van Graan. Results



World Athletics blocks Turkiye's recruitment of foreign athletes
Athletics Weekly Article 



Klara Lukan of Slovenian becomes the first European woman to run sub-30 minutes for a road 10k in Laredo, Spain European Athletics



Jakob Ingebrigsten to miss the start of the Diamond League including his home meet Bislett Games to
https://x.com/CitiusMag/status/2043804703494955040 



Simeon Birnbaum breaks the 1500m NCAA Record in 3:31.69, while Jane Hedengren and Habtom Samuel set 5000m collegiate records during wins at the Bryan Clay Invitational. NCAA Article



Moose on the Loose weighs in on the fallout around the latest Nike ad campaign.



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The boys wrap up with a quick preview of the elite fields for the Ballarat Marathon event this coming Sunday as well as the London Marathon.

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441: National Track & Field Championships | Canberra Marathon | One Running Kit Review

 

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Brad recaps his weekend at the Canberra Marathon 10k.
Julian jogging again up in Canberra and Anglesea
Brady starts his taper ahead for Boston as he fields a new coach

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National Track & Field Championships Cam Myers set another all-comers 1500m to the national title in 3:29.85, narrowly missing the national record with Oli Hoare second and Adam Spencer in third.
In the final moments of the Women’s 1500m Final, Jess Hull was clipped and fell denying her a title, with Claudia Hollingsworth disqualified following an appeal process and Sarah Billings initially bestowed the title, with Abbey Caldwell. Claudia Hollingsworth was subsequently reinstated as the winner of the final.

Peter Bol added a fifth 800m National Title to his name, winning the final in 1:45 ahead of Luke Boyes and Bob Abdelrahim. Abbey Caldwell backed up from the 1500m to win her title in the 800m in 1:58.57, ahead of Claudia Hollingsworth and Sarah Billings.

Jess Hull found redemption in winning the 5000m in 15:13.21 ahead of Linden Hall and Maudie Skyring. Cam Myers backed up to win the 5000m national title in 13:11.66, holding off Seth O’Donnell and Morgan McDonald.

Ed Trippas won the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase in 8:35.29 ahead of Ben Buckingham and Padraigh Heffernan. Cara Feain-Ryan won in 9:35.87 ahead of Brielle Erbacher and Helena Rose Butler.
Official Results


Jarrod Osborne ran 2:24:49 and Demi Caldwell in 2:43:24 to each take the victory in this year’s Canberra Marathon. Ed Goddard and Radka Kahlefeldt each won the half marathon. Results

Sam Ruthe diagnosed with stress fracture in his leg RNZ Article

 

The boys review some new kit courtesy of One Running, rating the Victory Speed Tech singlet and Tailwind Half Tights.

 

Moose gets some Whispers in on brands planning for Brisbane 2032, while earlier gets Loose on overzealous event management.

 

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440: Urban Traile de Lille | Vic Milers Club | Herb Hedemann 

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Brad gets ready for the Canberra Marathon 10k.
Julian logs his first workout back and gets his daughter on the bike.
Brady rides along with his son and then mentally prepares for the Newton Hills.

 

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Jimmy Gressier sets a European 5k Road Record of 12:51 to win the Urban Traile de Lille, ahead of Addisu Yihune and Yann Schrub. Results via World Athletics

 

Tiarnan Crorken won the Mens 1500m at the final Vic Milers Club of the season in 3:44.56 to just hold off both Evander Scott and Thomas Moorcroft. It was similarly close in the Women’s 1500m with Madison King winning in 4:21.45 just ahead of Mia Jade Gray and Stephanie Kelly.

Bob Abdelrahim won the Men’s 800m in 1:46.08 ahead of Alex Hanigan and Tom Forster while Catriona Bisset returned with a 2:03.19 in the 800m ahead of Caitlin McQuilkin-Bell and Ruby Madden. AthsVic Results Hub

 

Conner Mantz withdraws from Boston Marathon. Canadian Running News

 

Whispers are on some big names withdrawing from the Boston Marathon, then tries to discern whether the hype around Chinese shoe brands is worthwhile, as a Shoe Geeks connection takes out one of IRP’s acclaimed races.

Moose on The Loose counts the cost of a lost sale on a public holiday

 

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The boys wrap up with a short preview of the National Track & Field Championships.

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