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362: Jeff Riseley | Perth Marathon | Melbourne Marathon preview

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Jeff Riseley is this week's guest host and talks about the preparation to his upcoming debut marathon. Julian needs a remedy and a prayer for his back. Brad puts on the finishing touches for his Melbourne Marathon preparations.

Paul Eyanae of Kenya won the Perth Marathon in 2:16:43, ahead of countryman Samuel Ekutan and Perth local Tim Hewitt. Fridah Too of Kenya was the first woman across in 2:42 ahead of Catriona Jennings and Sarah Jerop. Matt Ramsden won the Perth Half Marathon in 1:05:25, as did Kate Baker in 1:18:30. Dan Canala and Brielle Erbacher were the winners of the Streamer 10k. Official Results

Emmaculate Anyango, the second fastest runner over 10k from Kenya has tested positive to testosterone and EPO. https://runnerstribe.com/news/kenyan-runner-emmaculate-anyango-suspended-for-alleged-doping-offense/ 

The Listener Question asks how to integrate the hills into your marathon training block. 

Brady makes an appearance to give the boys a rev-up and a preview into his Chicago Marathon. Moose on the Loose feels no love from the powers that be, or for people complaining of their marathon training.

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357: Leanne Pompeani & Jeff Riseley | National Cross Country Championships | World Junior Athletic Championships

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Leanne Pompeani returns and recaps her week leading to National Cross Country Championships. Jeff Riseley makes his IRP debut and chats about his time with Princeton, training for his first marathon. Brad holds down the fort and goes through a solid week of marathon training.

Leanne Pompeani won the National Cross Country Championship over 10km held at Launceston, Tasmania ahead of local Ruby Smee, then Holly Campbell for NSW. NSW were the winning team, followed by Victoria and ACT. Seth O’Donnell outkicked Ed Marks in the mud as Haftu Strintzos finished third to make it a Victorian podium sweep, who were also the winning team ahead of NSW and Queensland. Results

The World Junior Athletics Champions in Lima, Peru saw several young distance stars take centre stage, with several silver medals awarded to Claudia Hollingsworth in the 800m, Peyton Craig also in the 800m and Cameron Myers in 1500m.

Results via World Athletics

Jess Hull came fourth in the Rome Diamond League 1500m in 3:54.98, continuing her good form from the Olympics behind reigning champion Faith Kipyegon while Linden Hall bounced back running 3:58.94. Morgan McDonald ran 13:20.52 in the 5000m with Hagos Gebrehewit taking it out in 12:51.07 while Winifred Yavi narrowly missed the 3000m Steeplechase World Record in her 8:44.39 victory. Rome Diamond League Results

Jarryd Clifford crossed the finish line in third in the T13 5000m at the Paralympic Games in France, only to be disqualified for dropping his tether metres before the finish line. Michael Roeger won silver in the T46 1500m in 3:51.19. Paralympic Para Athletics Results

Elliott Giles sets the official Road Mile World Record of 3:51.3 ahead of Yared Nuguse in Düsseldorf, Germany. World Athletics Report

Listener Question of the week asks how to go about your training when your motivation wanes, then the whispers speak of a local stalwart set to make a debut at Melbourne Marathon, then Jeff goes loose over selector’s discretion at the National Cross Championships.

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312: Valencia Half Marathon | NSW 10000m Champs  

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Julian recovers from his illness to put some work over the hills. Brad spots the first snake of the season and forgets his heart rate monitor strap. Brady hits up Melbourne for a lululemon event as he starts to get next year lined up.

Ed Goddard runs 1:02:48 at Valencia Half Marathon after recovering from illness, while Kibiwott Kandie wins in a world-leading 57:40, one second ahead of Yomif Kejelcha and Hagos Gebrhiwet. Margaret Chelimo of Kenya was the winner of the women’s race in 1:04:46, ahead of Irene Cheptai and Janet Chepngetich. Valencia Half Marathon Results 

Josh Phillips took out the NSW 10000 m Championship in 29:23.98 ahead of Tom Do Canto. Katie Porra from the ACT was first across the line in the women’s race in 35:41.17, with Leyla Liakatos taking the state title in 36:16.62 Athletics NSW Report

Titus Ekiru, the sixth fastest marathoner of all time banned for 10 years as a result of doping violations and evidence tampering. https://runnerstribe.com/news/titus-ekiru-banned-for-10-years-due-to-doping-violation/ 

Listener Question how long of a cool down is required after workouts and why, then Moose on the Loose considers a pair of paramedics at Melbourne Marathon who were allegedly not thrilled about doing their jobs, with Brady’s Whispers speaking of a nutrition innovation that may have helped a world record, as well as a potential culling from the Commonwealth Games’ Athletics program.

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311: Melbourne Marathon | Bridge To Brisbane

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Brad takes some time off in Noosa before getting back into long runs. Julian navigates the crowds up in Melbourne for the marathon weekend. Brady ticks through the week and has some thoughts about the Melbourne Marathon.

Melbourne Marathon was taken out by Reece Edwards in 2:14:34, just ahead of Ryan Gregson making his marathon debut in 2:14:54, with Liam Adams third in 2:15:37 after leading out for the majority of the race. Gemma Maini had a debut to remember, winning her maiden run in the distance in 2:35:25 with previous winner Milly Clark second in 2:41:27 and Cassie Little third in 2:43:15. Both the marathon winners Reece and Gemma, pop onto the show to give what their expectations were going into the race and how it all unfolded over the distance. The half Marathon was won by Gen Gregson 1:10:07, clear of podium getters Melissa Duncan and Isobel Hume. Jack Rayner won his third consecutive title in 1:03:09 to hold off an early challenge from Seth O’Donnell, with Matt Clarke in third. Dave McNeill won the 10km race over Zach Facioni, Dale Carroll, as did Olga Firsova of Queensland against Holly Campbell and Maudie Skyring. Melbourne Marathon Results

Eloise Wellings won the Bridge To Brisbane 10k race in 33:07, Cassie Fien, Richelle Hill. Tim Vincent was first overall in 29:29 ahead of Liam Boudin and Jack Bruce. Bridge to Brisbane Results

Listener Question asks about the boys’ mobility routine and how flexible they are, Moose goes Loose on some of the fashion of the locals then Brady goes Loose on the lack of coverage and promotion of the elite field. Stay tuned for future details for the Surf Coast Track Night to be held at John Landy Field, Saturday January 6th 2024

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310: Chicago Marathon, Kelvin Kiptum's 2:00:35 World Record | Perth Marathon 

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Brad takes us through his heart procedure in Melbourne and his reintroduction to training. Julian gets over a bout of sickness, though he’s not over snake encounters. Brady’s looking for motivation between now and Osaka. 

Kelvin Kiptum is now the World Record holder in the marathon, clocking negative splits to run 2:00:35 at the Chicago Marathon. Fellow Kenyan Benson Kipruto was second in 2:04:02 and Bashir Abdi of Belgium was third in 2:04:32. Conner Mantz was first American in 2:07:47. Sifan Hassan won in her second outing to record 2:13:44, the second-fastest marathon of all time, with defending champion Ruth Chepngetich second in 2:15:37. First American woman was Em Sisson in 2:22:09, with Molly Seidel recording a personal best of 2:23:07.

Chicago Marathon Leaderboard https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/a-marathon-milestone-in-chicago-kenyan-kelvin-kiptum-shatters-mens-world-record/ 

Sam Ekutan of Kenya won the Perth Marathon in 2:20:17, ahead of Dean Menzie and James O’Neill while Janet Komen also of Kenya won in 2:43:12 ahead of Lauren French Jackie Kellermen. Matt Ramsden won the Half Marathon in his debut of the distance in 1:04:11, while Kate Baker was first woman across in 1:19:21. Dan Canala and Nera Jerab were the respective winners of the Streamer 10k Event. Full Perth Marathon Results

Listener Question contemplates whether there’s a place for Eliud Kipchoge on the podium of the Paris Olympics, then Moose on the Loose weighs in on the furore over a Tracksmith marketing campaign. Whispers of the week takes a peek into the potential elite field of the Melbourne Marathon. 

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Catch the latest with the shoe geeks for their September 2023 Edition. 

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309: Zach Facioni | World Road Running Championships  

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Brad checks in from Melbourne after his heart procedure. Julian goes through his shoe rotation to find what works. Brady gets heart rate up after a late-minute call up to watch the Grand Final. Jess Hull placed 5th in 4:32.45 in the Road Mile at the World Road Running Champs in Riga, Latvia, with Sarah Billings coming in at 4:38.97. Diribe Welteji of Ethiopia set a World Record of 4:20.98 to take out the race with Faith Kipyegon of Kenya in 3rd. Hobbs Kessler also ran a World Record in his victory of the Road Mile, in a time of 3:56.13. Jack Anstey was the first Australian in 3:58.30, followed closely by Matt Ramsden in 4:00.32. Caitlin Adams 15:41, Lauren Ryan 15:59 Beatrice Chebet 14:35 Kenya Hagos Gebrehiwet of Ethiopia won the Roak 5km in 12:59 in a close race over Yomif Kejelcha, Morgan McDonald was first Australian in 7th with 13:26 ahead of Stewart McSweyn in 13:39. Sebastian Sawe led a Kenyan podium sweep winning the title in 59:10, with Australians Tim Vincent 1:03:40 and Ed Goddard 1:05:53. Peres Jepchirchir wins the Half Marathon World Championship title in 1:07:25 to also lead a Kenyan podium sweep, with Izzy Batt-Doyle the first Australian in 1:10:08 five weeks after the World Championship Marathon in Budapest, with Sinead Noonan in 1:15:29 and Tara Palm in 1:16:18 World Road Running Championships Results

Listener Question asks how the debrief with you coach should go after a race, then Moose shares the joys of a cold one post-run from his new bar fridge. Brady then debuts his new segment “Weekly Whispers”  to chat about some of the rumours flying around the scene.

Zach Facioni is this week’s guest and chats with Brady about his personal bests and returning home to Melbourne, and his initiation to the local scene at Bundoora. Zach talks about joining On Athletic Club Oceania and navigating the pro-running world post-college. Sharing his insight about running under Ken Green at Randwick Botany, John Hayes at Wake Forest and Craig Mottram at OAC, differences in training methods. Spending some time on the roads City To Bay, whether he would consider running the marathon as well as what he studied in college, and his other interests outside of running.

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308: Berlin Marathon | Run Prix | The GOAT Shoe Promo  

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Brad yearns to make a full return to training with the group once he gets the all-clear. Julian takes it easy recovering after the Sydney Marathon. Brady also recovers after pacing at Sydney with a family holiday.

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia set a marathon World Record of 2:11:53 at the Berlin Marathon, shattering the previous mark by splitting halfway at 66:20 before coming home in a 65:33 second half. Tigst finished well clear of podium-getters Sheila Chepkirui 2:17:48 of Kenya and Magdalena Shauri 2:18:41 of Tanzania. Eliud Kipchoge won his 5th Berlin Marathon in 2:02:42 in familiar fashion, ahead of the debuting duo Vincent Kipkemboi of Kenya and Tadese Takele of Ethiopia. Notable Australians in the race featured Liam Adams running 2:11:47, James Nipperess in 2”29:55, Tara Palm with 2:33:19 and Vanessa Wilson in 2:34:29. Berlin Marathon Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/berlin-marathon-recap-eliud-kipchoge-triumphs-for-the-fifth-time-while-tigist-assefa-shatters-the-womens-world-record/ 

Jack Rayner and Gen Gregson continue their good form from last week to win the Run Prix Elite 10k at Albert Park, Melbourne. Jack took top spot in 28:34 ahead of Seth O’Donnell and Dale Carroll, while Gen’s win in 31:56 was followed by Olga Firsova and Melissa Duncan. Lauren Cockerell and Anthony Aloisi were the winners of the Half Marathon. Run Prix Results

Listener Question asks what makes the marathon so hard to negative split, then Moose announces a competition sponsored by The Running Company Geelong and wants to hear from you about what the greatest shoe of all time is. Open to Australian residents only, must follow the @therunningcompany_geelong on Instagram and must comment on a Strava post of Brady’s to be in the running.

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307: Sydney Marathon | Pre Classic Diamond League Final | City To Bay, Tan Relays  

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Julian recaps his week and race at the Sydney Marathon, running 2:26:06 for 4th Australian and 11th overall. Brady joins in on the action pacing the marathon. Brad puts in a few runs before becoming available for birthday parties.

Othmane El Goumri of Morocco was the winner of the Sydney Marathon in 2:08:20 ahead of Kenyan Laban Korir in 2:08:43 and Getanah Tamire of Ethiopia in 2:11:20. Betsy Saina of USA in 2:26:47 Sinead Diver 2:31:27 and Brett Robinson in 2:23:05, both 8th overall were the first Australians across the line each claiming the Australian Marathon Championship. Yushin Akatsu of Japan won the Half Marathon in 1:08:05 as did compatriot Yuko Umeki in 1:17:36 took out the Half Marathon, while Ed Goddard and Niamh Allen won the 10k. Sydney Marathon Results

Pre Classic Diamond League Final Linden Hall sets another Australian & Oceania Record, running 3:56.92, with Jessica Hull 3:57.57 for eighth Eugene, Oregon USA. Catriona Bisset 1:58.35 for sixth place in the women’s 800m with Athing Mu winning just ahead of Keely Hodgkinson. Jakob Ingebrigsten runs for the third fastest mile of all time with Yared Nuguse breaking Alan Webb’s long standing American Mile Record. Stewy McSweyn 3:49.32, placing 10th, then the following day 7:31 in the 3000m as Jakob Ingebrigsten won again in an European Record of 7:23.63, just eclipsing Yomif Kejelcha by .01 of a second. Guduf Tsegay of Ethiopia ran 14:00.21 to set a new 5000m World Record. Pre Classic Diamond League Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/hall-becomes-the-first-australian-woman-in-history-to-run-sub-357-over-1500m/ 

Tan Relays Seth O’Donnell 10:37 Men’s Premier Division Bendigo, Western Athletics, Mentone. Sarah Billings 12:09 Women’s Premier Division Box Hill, Glenhuntly and St Stephens Harriers AthsVic Results Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NDon-zmp6I 

City To Bay in Adelaide held the Australian Road Running Championships, which were won by Jack Rayner in 34:24 over Zach Facioni, while Gen Gregson was the winner in 38:40 over Caitlin Adams. Alastair Christy and Tiana Cetta respectively won the Half Marathon. City To Bay Results

Listener Question asks about whether the Sydney Marathon course needs some refinement to help it become a major, then Moose goes Loose on running influencers lying about their race performances. The boys then make their predictions Eliud Kipchoge at Berlin Marathon next week.

‘Jimmy Friend & Friends’ makes its monthly segment debut on this week’s show where Jimmy of Road To Berlin & The Running Company Geelong fame, chats to store owner Bri Hook about her running journey and how she got into running retail, as they give their insights into current trends in footwear, nutrition and finding meaning within the local running community.

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