WA Running Podcast

Episode 46 | Aaron Young Cohost | Women's Classic, Bibra Lake Fun Run and more

Welcome back WARP listeners!Dan and Matt are very lucky to be joined by Aaron Young, the Ultra Runner extraordinaire who has recently completed the trifecta of winning all 3 Ultra Series 200 milers this year. We have a fantastic in-depth discussion covering training specificity, the importance of nailing nutrition and what makes him so strong mentally over the course of multi-day races.Matt finishes a week dominated by the treadmill and is one week away from the Sydney Marathon.Dan gets his 63 x 1km done on Saturday as part of the Wolves and SheWolves Charity Event for Lifeline. Congratulations to all involved, raising over $20,000 for such a great cause.Results:Kate Baker and Hannah Doyle take out the 10 and 5k in the WAMC Women's Classic on the Perth Foreshore -  https://www.bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1763&EId=2&dt=0Andrew Hellbusch and Julia Kets win the 12k at the Bibra Lake Fun Run, with Lee Anne Flugel and Luke Shaw winning the 6k  -  https://my.raceresult.com/294591/WA's Jess Jason wins the Hounslow Trail Marathon over in the Blue Mountains, with fellow Asics trail teammate Sarah Ludowici in 4th place - https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/hounslow-classic-2024Please follow us on Instagram @warunningpodJoin our Strava group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPEmail us with any questions and suggestions at warunningpod@outlook.comHave a great week of running!

Episode 45 | Karlos Aquino and Nik Jon Aarland Guest Hosts | National XC Champs, U20 World Champs and more

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad's out there and a happy welcome to Spring!Matt is joined by the ever lively Karlos Aquino and Nik Jon Aarland, two of the nicest guys you'll meet in the WA running scene. They discuss their recent training, upcoming races and more. Nik explains in depth the 'Norwegian Method' of endurance running, made popular by the famous Ingebrigtsen family.Results:Matt Smith and Madi Toovey win the Dash for Cash 5k along Cable Beach in Broome - https://bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1761&EId=5&dt=2The 2024 National Cross Country Championships took place in Perth, Tasmania over the weekend in typically cold, wet and tough conditions. Ellaby Hansen and Lachlan Whitnell our best placed in the Seniors - https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=24655&meId=226812Ky Hehir and Alexandra Griffin headline our WA Athletes competing in the World Athletics U20 World Championships, held in Lima, Peru - https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-u20-championships/lima24/timetableSome great results from WA athletes over in Chamonix for the iconic UTMB, headlined by Claire O'Brien-Smith, Nick Bamford and Lochy Jones - https://montblanc.utmb.world/racesLuke Taylor runs 100k for Telethon and running for Premature Babies -  https://www.strava.com/activities/12287758596 https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/telethon/apprentice-electrician-luke-taylor-running-100km-to-raise-money-for-telethon-c-15895188?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR39vkOHtUOr0hJNoCtAUGX2hZ_0xZ6AGG7te9VoWfGqrAV8umy-Mdear60_aem_z7G7qXrDV-VqeNqU7ly4kQ#m0hzjvdsowp82wampp8Please follow us on the WARP socialsInstagram @warunningpodStrava Group https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comHave a great week in running and see you next week!

Episode 44 | City to Surf Recap + Recent Results

Matt is back and so is the show after a 2 week break, our apologies!In this episode:- Dan head out for a tough long run in Mount Helena with the Trail Kings and Queens of Perth- Matt is back to Perth and doing what he can to prepare for the Sydney Marathon after receiving the news whilst away that he's made the WA team for the first timeResults:- James Shuck and Katherine Stockwell win the Cyril Norman Lake Gwelup 10k two weeks ago https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2024&race=179&distance=324#results- Aaron Young completes the insane feat of winning all 3 Ultra Series 200 mile events in 2024, with a win at the Unreasonable East 200 miler over in Queensland https://www.strava.com/activities/12213848977- Dan Canala and Kate Baker win the 50th edition of the City to Surf 12k in good conditions on Sunday https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/chevron-city-to-surf-for-activ-perth-2024- Matt Smith gets 3rd in the Adelaide Half Marathon as part of the Running Festival https://eventstrategies.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=90&RId=551&EId=6We'll hope to be back next week to maintain some momentum!Instagram @warunningpodEmail warunningpod@gmail.comStrava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

Episode 43 | Guest Hosts Stu Caulfield & Alice Hall | State Half Marathon Results

Dan is joined this week by returning favourite, Alice Hall, and former Perth Marathon champion and Running Warehouse stalwart, Stuart Caulfield. They talk all things from weekly recaps, rehab and recovery, carbon shoes and the events Stu would like to see dropped from the Olympics.RESULTS:Gerry Hill claims the state championship at the 40th WAMC Perth Half Marathon & 5km, with his counterpart Kate Baker with a close victory.Full results: Perth Half Marathon (bluechipresults.com.au)Jess Jason takes a clean sweep in the last event of the Perth Trail Series Winter Series, with the Godzilla vs King Kong head to head not eventuating in the mens, and Brendan Verrier taking victory for the Black category. 
Full results: 2024 Winter Series - Truth or Consequences | Race results | WebscorerChris Martin takes out Birdy’s Backyard Ultra with 37 yards, with Charles Bosveld getting the assist.Plenty of other running chat and results from interstate and overseas!Remember to get in touch via our Socials:Instagram - @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comStrava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

Episode 42 | Middle Distance Chat with Guest Hosts Keely Waters & Kai Metzner | State XC Results and Perth Half Preview

Dan rises from the dead and continues a slow build into his 63km charity run (and hopes he still has enough fitness to pace Perth Half).Donate here: https://lifeline-wa.grassrootz.com/the-long-long-run-for-lifeline-wa-63km-by-wolves-rc-shewolves-rc/dan-bobridge/?tab=donations Keely Waters and Kai Metzner join as co-hosts and share their expertise on all things middle distance. RESULTS:State XC (Long Course) Eoin Smyth backs up his Shelley 10km win to take out the Open Men's Cross Country State Championships, with Lauren Hyde-Cooling taking the Women’s title.Full results: https://www.athleticswestresults.com.au/Winter/2024StateXC/ City of Surf Karratha The 4km distance is taken out by Zachary McNally in 14:22 with Poppy Pedersen taking out the female category in 18:48.The women’s 12km winner is Kelsey Colvin in 53:25 and Zeke Tinley winning overall with a time of 39:23.Full results: https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/chevron-city-to-surf-for-activ-karratha-2024 Hear the team’s tips for the upcoming State Half Marathon Championships as they preview the WAMC Perth Half Marathon and 5k. Happy running!

Episode 41 | Keith Mitchell and Jess Jason - Running and Mental Health | Shelley Loop and Yaberoo Results

Sinead is excused for the week with the arrival of her beautiful baby girl - congrats to her and Michael!Matt prioritises a European summer over the podcast he created and leaves things in the hands of Dan. He brings on WolvesRC run leader, Keith Mitchell, and SheWolvesRC run leader, Jess Jason, to help him through and to talk more about their upcoming charity event and the benefits of mental health and running.Please donate here: https://lifeline-wa.grassrootz.com/the-long-long-run-for-lifeline-wa-63km-by-wolves-rc-shewolves-rc/dan-bobridge/?tab=donations Only Jess’ weekly recaps resembles something like a serious runner, with Keith prioritising Macca’s runs post-Bibra Lake marathon and Dan contemplating if he is injured. RESULTS:
Yaberoo Trail Ultra - Craig Llewellyn and Petra Jerejian take out the 50k up on the Yaberoo Trail - https://my.raceresult.com/299791/results#0_D339A1 
WAMC Shelley Loop Run - Eoin Smyth and Lauren French win the 10k in Shelley -https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2024&race=178&distance=322#results As well as others interstate and overseas.Have a great week in running and thanks again for the continued support.Instagram - @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comStrava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

Episode 40 | Mike Lori lowers Cape to Cape FKT | Broome and Goldfields Pipeline Marathon Results

Matt, Dan and Sinead are back together this week, but will be apart again as Sinead says good bye for a few weeks with impending pregnancy and Matt is off to Paris! Good luck Noons and good luck Dan with solo duties!In this weeks episode:- Matt pulls up pretty well from his Marathon and enjoys an easy week of recovery jogs- Dan gets a good start to the week with his first session back, then solo dad duties limits his weekend kilometres. Donate to him to make him run 100km in 8 week’s timehttps://lifeline-wa.grassrootz.com/the-long-long-run-for-lifeline-wa-63km-by-wolves-rc-shewolves-rc/dan-bobridge/?tab=donations- Sinéad bangs out another week of walking, swimming & PilatesRESULTS:Broome Marathon: Unfortunately, no official results available at the time of the recording, but we do know that the race was taken out by Dean Brown.
2024 Goldfields Pipeline Marathon (Kalgoorlie)•⁠  ⁠50km: Nathan Fawkes (3:34:08) & Jackie Kellerman (3:48:09) took line honors, with Jackie coming in second place overall as well as first female. •⁠  ⁠Marathon: Jon Pendse took out the Marathon in 3:11:08 for his 98th Marathon. Dot Doherty was the female race winner in 4:05:55•⁠  ⁠Half Marathon: Liam Fuery (1:17:12) & Rohanna Dawson (1:47:32) took the wins in the Half Marathon Distance. •⁠  ⁠10km: Brendon Dimmer won the 10km in a course record time of 35:21, with Jacinta Henderson taking out the women’s race in 45:01.- https://my.raceresult.com/294588/resultsCape to Cape FKT: Mike Lori takes out the unsupported Cape to Cape FKT in a crazy time of 14:36, 13 minutes quicker than Shane Johnstone’s current supported FKT. We have a chat with him about his recent training, preparation & how the FKT unfolded.
UTMB Verbier, Switzerland (7th July): Another week & another impressive international trail performance by Vlad Ixel, taking 5th place at last weekends UTMB Verbier X-Plore (~26km and 1,700 elevation). Impressively Vlad backed up yesterday in Austria with a 3rd place at the Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail – PIUT 20 (~20km, Elevation Gain: ~1390).UPCOMING:Xterra Asia-Pacific Championships to be held in Dunsborough end of March 2025https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-australiaYaberoo Trail Ultra (20/7)WAMC Shelley Run (21/7)WA State Cross Country Championships Edgewater Quarry (27/7)
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Episode 39 | Jack Crago Guest Host | Gold Coast Marathon and Bibra Lake Runningworks Festival Results

In this weeks episode:
- Matt’s away racing - Dan & Sinead speak to him to get his (long) recount of the Gold Coast Marathon- Dan uses ‘recovery’ as a bit of an excuse for a lazy week, and only fits one jog in. - Sinead walks further than Dan runs this week. Enjoying the last weeks of pregnancy & officially on maternity leave
We welcome special guest host and shoe-dog extraordinaire, Jack Crago. We discuss his training and new goals post Transcend Ultra, as well as diving in to his running journey and the continual rise of the @jogoncrago Instragram account.Results: Bibra Lake Running Festival; Gerry Hill (2:35:36) & Georgia Seaniger (2:56:08) take out the Marathon events. Full results, including the Half, 12k & 6k distances can be found on the link belowhttps://my.raceresult.com/294583/resultsJolly Jumbuck PTS: Stu Caufield (1:31:06.9) & Jess Jason (1:48:06.7) take out the Black Courses and both wrap up the Trail Series. Full results, including the Blue, Green & Trail Blazer courses can be found on the link belowhttps://dx7w1mtzsu43f.cloudfront.net/e718afbafb5e618b93f4afd424920434.pdfGold Coast Marathon Festival: A large WA contingent headed to the east coast to tackle the 2024 Gold Coast Marathon festival – including our very own Matt. We chat with Matt about his race, which unfortunately did not result in a PB, but a respectable 2:38:11 on what seemed to be a tough day for many. A few WA athletes walked away with notable PB’s, including Dean Menzies (65:01) & Charlotte Pickering (1:27:21) in the Half Marathon Distances, as well as a big PB for Jamie Lynch (2:43:41) & a solid run from Karlos Aquino (2:31:59) in the Marathon. Full results from across the weekend can be found at the link below:https://results.timingsports.com/goldcoastmarathon/2024
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Episode 38 | King of the Mountain Results | Bibra Lake and GC Previews

In this weeks Episode:
- Maranoia sets in for Matt as he gets through his first week of taper. - Sinead continues being active but her running days are over (for now). - Dan enjoys sleep-ins, keeping warm and coffees as he recovers from Transcend and ponders what’s next. RESULTS:WAMC King of the Mountain (Sunday 30th June) - Sam Hermann takes out the race in 1:08:37, with Katherine Stockwell first female across the line in 1:17:24.https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2024&race=175&distance=315&p=2#resultsON Track Night Vienna (Saturday 22d June) - Some impressive results out of Austria for 2 WA athletes. Tom Moorcroft runs a big 800m PB of 1:49.11. Emily Bradley breaks sub 17 for the first time over 5,000m running 16:56.37 https://oelv.athmin.at/event-details.aspx?event=29895Margie Hadley takes a huge win at the brutal Wild Dog Backyard Ultra in Victoria (Friday 21st June), completing 45 laps for 300km's Brendan Verrier took 2nd place at the Brisbane Trail Ultra 110 (Friday 28th June) in 13:08 - veryimpressively after crewing for Transcend winner Piotr last weekend!UPCOMINGWe preview next weekend's Bibra Lake RunningWorks Festival (Sunday 7th July), tipping some of the favourites for the Marathon, Half, 12km & 6km eventsA strong WA contingent (including our Matt!) are heading over to QLD this coming week in preparation for one of the biggest weekends on the Australian running calendar; the Gold Coast Marathon Festival (Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th July)
•⁠  ⁠Jolly Jumbuck Trail Run (7/7)•⁠  ⁠Broome Marathon (14/7) •⁠  ⁠Kalgoorlie Pipeline Marathon (14/7)•⁠  ⁠Yaberoo Trail Ultra (20/7)•⁠  ⁠WAMC Shelley Run (21/7)•⁠  ⁠WA State Cross Country Championships Edgewater Quarry (27/7)•⁠  ⁠City to Surf Karratha (28/7)•⁠  ⁠40th Perth Half Marathon (4/8)
Follow us on Instagram @warunningpod Email us at warunningpod@outlook.com Join our Strava group at https://www.strava.com/clubs/1182797Wishing everyone a happy & safe week of running ahead – and very best of luck to all of our listeners racing in WA, QLD or abroad in the coming week!

Episode 37 | Transcend Results and Interviews with Erika Lori and Dale Zabiela

PSA - Dan is officially an Ultra runnerIn this episode:- Sinead takes a week off for her Baby shower as she quickly approaches her due date.- Dan survives Transcend and vows to never run an ultra again. - Matt has his final marathon specific session two weeks out from the big day, as he joins some time away in Albany with his soon to be triple-Olympian fiancé. 
Results:
Transcend Ultra - we speak to new course record holder Erika Lori, who takes the female win (5th overall) and Dale Zabiela as first WA male (2nd overall) in the 65km solo. Overall winner was Piotr Babis.https://results.trackmelive.com.au/event/transcendultra2024 
 
Cross Country Series 3 took place in Manning Park
https://www.athleticswestresults.com.au/Winter/XC3/
 
Upcoming Races:
King of the Mountain Sun 30 June
Bravehearts 777 Marathon 1 July
Bibra Lake Marathon 7 July
Jolly Jumbuck Trail Run 7 July
Broome Marathon (14/7) 
Kalgoorlie Pipeline Marathon (14/7)
Yaberoo Trail Ultra (20/7)
WAMC Shelley Run (21/7)
WA State Cross Country Championships Edgewater Quarry (27/7)
City to Surf Karratha (28/7)
Thanks as always for the support. See you all next week on the WARP!