Episode 21 | State 1500m Track Champs, Sandman 50k, Osaka Marathon, WAMC and PTS Results | Aaron Young Interview

Absolutely huge week in WA running and a huge episode as a result.

Sinead can't join us this week so Dan and Matt fly the WARP flag.

In this episode:
- Dan has a lighter week of mileage but has his debut run with the Banana Bread Chasers Run Club, as well as getting involved in Sunday's WAMC Point Walter 16k
- Matt has a big week of mileage with 2 spicy workouts, a new trail loop for his long run and meets with some running professionals for advice on nutrition and strength

Results
The 2024 WA State Track and Field Championships were on from February 22-25. Keely Waters and Luke Burrows take out the 1500m Open races. Matt gets to chat with them both trackside post race - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/23-24States/

Stu Caulfield and Kirsten Buist take out the win in the 9th edition of the Sandman 50k Ultra - https://www.fixedstars.com.au/sandman/resultsIX.pdf

Michael Carroll and Emily Kelly take out the WAMC Point Walter 16km - https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2024&race=170&distance=305#results

In the final race of the PTS Summer Series, Josh Tighe and Jess Jason continue their trail form to win the Swissmurdie Black Course - https://www.webscorer.com/racealldetails?raceid=343781&topn=3

Dean Menzies headlines a strong showing from our WA runners in a cold and tough Osaka Marathon. He was first Australian across the line in 2:18:48.

In light of reaching 500 members on the WARP Strava group https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP - we're celebrating with our inaugural Community Run! This Friday, March 1st, 5:30pm, Kuljak Island. A huge thanks to Zero+ Sports Beer (https://www.sportsbeer.com.au/) for helping support us for this event. All attendees will get a free beer post run, plus giveaways. Matt chats to Barry Thomas, Director of Australian Sports Brewing to discuss the concept, creation and benefits of the beer.

To finish, Matt gets to have an extended chat with Aaron Young, winner of the Delirious West 200 mile event from 2 weeks ago. We discuss his race in detail, as well as his love of long distance challenges, Backyard Ultra expertise, mental strength and much more. Enjoy.

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