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This week’s episode of the Inside Running podcast is proudly sponsored by Gold Coast Marathon. Run your next PB at the Gold Coast Marathon in 2023.  Fast, flat & scenic. There is an event distance for everyone – from the full marathon to the kids 2 & 4km junior dash. ...
Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana smashed the world record* to win the 10,000m at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, clocking 29:17.45 to win the first athletics gold medal of the Games. The race was fast from the outset with Kenya’s Alice Aprot Nawowuna setting the early pace, taking the field through 3000m...
If you have spent any time in the Australian running scene, the name Nic Bideau has more than likely crept into countless conversations. A coach and manager to stars; his no BS attitude, persistence, and pure ambition, has helped generations of Australia’s most talented, reach for their dreams. His training methodology is no secret, but just how he polishes his athletes’ speedwork, conjecture remains.  We caught up with Nic, and asked the stuff that many want to know……
Peres Jepchirchir
In Sunday's thrilling race, Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, a seasoned favorite, once again displayed her remarkable talent by securing her third World Half Marathon title. Her previous triumphs in 2016 and 2020 had already cemented her reputation as a dominant force in the sport. Just three weeks ago, she delivered a stellar performance at the Great North Run, winning decisively with a lead of over a minute and a finishing time of 66:45.
Both the men and women’s race records for the Blackmores Sydney Marathon have been comprehensively beaten, Kenyan runners storming to victory on a record setting day for marathons in Australia. Smashing the NSW record set in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, in what is the Legacy event of the Sydney...
This week’s episode is sponsored by Australian Athlete Edition 2, presented by Runner’s Tribe and Athletics Australia  https://australianathlete.org/ Julian prepares and hosts the Gold Rush Trail Run. Brad continues to postpone Strava but gets back into pre-injury mileage. Brady’s now married and getting back into the training and hosting routine. Stewy McSweyn dominates...
When the US Supreme Court struck down the US’ ban on sports betting last year, a number of states immediately sought to cash in on the $150 billion a year sports betting industry. To date, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Mississippi, Montana and Oregon have already passed bills legalizing...
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Aus Post Strickland Family Women’s Stawell Gift ABOUT THE STAWELL GIFT The Stawell Gift has been held in all but four years since 1878, and is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious foot races. Run on grass, athletes are handicapped according to form and ability, and start off varying marks...
STEVE MONEGHETTI: INAUGURAL INDUCTEE INTO BERLIN MARATHON HALL OF FAME Four time Olympian and Commonwealth Games Marathon gold medallist Steve Moneghetti had the dual honour today of opening the Berlin Marathon Hall of Fame and being recognised as one of the two inaugural inductees. This is acknowledgement of Moneghetti’s impact...
Australia's largest and most famous trail race has been post-poned from May until  October. The following email has been sent to all runners.
                   

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