WA Running Podcast

Episode 26 | Cross Country, Track and Trail Results | Bridges Preview | Bix Competition

We're back! Hope everyone had a great Easter long weekend.In this episode:- Sinead continues to jog easy, cross train and gym as the pregnancy journey continues- Dan gets back in to consistency post holiday in Singapore- Matt continues decent mileage with the Bridges 10k around the cornerRESULTS:Charli-Rose Carlyon and Ky Hehir do WA proud at the World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade. Charli 3rd Aussie and 38th overall, with Ky also 3rd Aussie and 44th overall - https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-cross-country-championships/belgrade24/timetable/bydisciplineJesse Hunt continues his red hot form on the track, winning the National Mile Championship at the Albie Thomas Mile - https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7204444?eventId=10229503&gender=M
Two Strive meets on in the last fortnight, with some quick 5000m and 1500m times - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/5Apr24/Phil Gore breaks the Oceania 24hr Distance record by 600m at the IAU Oceania and Asia Championships in Canberra, running 664 laps for an incredible 265.6km. He finishes 2nd overall, with WA teammate Michael Hooker 16th with 187km. On the same track in the Australian 24hr Champs, Margie Hadley comes 5th with 196km - https://my.raceresult.com/282846/The 3 Valleys Runningworks Ultra 2024 took place in Orange Grove with 10k, 25k and 50k races - https://my.raceresult.com/277062/resultsShane Johnstone unfortunately had to stop his Bibbulmun Track FKT attempt on Day 7 in Collie, with Heart fluctuations making it unsafe to continue. He ran an incredible 618km in 6 days prior. You can still donate to his fundraiser for the Australian Wildlife Conservacy here - https://www.australianwildlife.org/support-us/transcend-trails-fundraiser/PREVIEW:We have a look at the contenders for the iconic Bridges Fun Run 10k and try to pick our winnersCOMPETITION:Thanks to Vlad and Bix (https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au), we have 3 Bix sample packs to give away! Keep an eye on the WARP socials this week for further details.Follow us on Instagram @warunningpodEmail us at warunningpod@outlook.comJoin our Strava group at https://www.strava.com/clubs/1182797Have a great week in running and see you next week!

Episode 25 | Karlos Aquino Guest Host | Michael Bellmon Interview | Collie Trail Fest Results and more

Dan is away this week, so Karlos Aquino joins us for the very first time on the WARP!Thanks to Bix, our listeners can get 20% off all Bix products by using the code WARP at https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-auIn this episode:- Sinead pulls back the mileage slightly as she passes the half-way mark of the Pregnancy journey- Matt starts his week with a sore throat and feels off for most of the week, so is reduced to  easy mileage and no workouts- Karlos is 3 weeks out from the Bunbury Marathon. He pulls up well from Sunday's Canning Marathon workout and hits a few key workout sessions in prep for next weeks 5k race on the trackResultsHerdy's Frontyard Ultra finally finished at 9pm Sunday evening, with Michael Bellmon winning his first Backyard event, outlasting Johan Botha with 53 laps and 355km. Matt gets to chat with Michael during the week to discuss his training and how the event unfolded - https://herdysfrontyard.com.au/results-2024/Dani Graham and Ky Hehir continue their strong track form at Friday's Strive Meet, both gaining World Junior Qualifying times in the 800m and 3000m respectively - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/23Mar24/Mitch Crook runs a very impressive 13:27:51 in the Bright Ultra 100km at the Buffalo Stampede Festival in Apline Shire, Victoria - https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/buffalo-stampede-festival-2024Claire O'Brien-Smith and Joshua Chugg both come 2nd in the 66km Kunanyi Mountain Ultra in Tasmania - https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/buffalo-stampede-festival-2024Josh Tighe is 9th in the 24.2km Mountain RunDale Zabiela and Kirsten Buist headline the results across the 3 day Collie Trail Fest - https://www.webscorer.com/racealldetails?raceid=346381&topn=3
We appreciate our listeners and can't thank you all enough for the support. Remember to rate us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your dose of WARP. Get in touch with us here:Instagram - @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comStrava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPHave a great week in running!

Episode 24 | Chats with Vlad Ixel, Danielle Graham and Shaun Kaesler | Strive, Canning River Festival, Darlington Half and Herdy's Results

The crew is back together and plenty to get through this week!In this episode:- Sinead is back from Adelaide and enjoys a solid week of easy running and mini session- Dan gets his socialising on, running 1k reps with Jack Crago, checks out the Dubbel weekly club run and joins Frontrunner for a tough session of 2k reps- Matts increased mileage finally gets to him, feeling the fatigue of recent workouts and hotter weather Lia Watters and Tom Moorcroft take out their respective 1500s at Friday night's Strive Meet. But the story of the night is Danielle Graham, running an amazing 8 second PB in the Mixed race, which is a WA U/18 State record. Sinead chats with Dani about the race and future short term plans - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/15Mar24/Marissa Rimmer (1:34) and Mike Lawson (1:23) win the 54th edition of the WAMC Darlington Half Marathon, with Kat Watt and Lucas Denford winning the 8k - https://www.wamc.org.au/race-resultsAt the Canning River Runningworks Festival, Chartt Miller wins his debut marathon in an impressive 2:43, with Emma Meuleman the Women's winner. Mackenzie Burgoyne and Lee Ann Flugel win the Half, with Jack Crago and Jess Smith taking out the 10k - https://my.raceresult.com/276137/resultsAt the time of recording (3pm Sunday), Johan Botha and Michael Bellmon are still standing at Herdy's Frontyard Ultra. It's been just the two of them since lap 31, and we speak to Shaun Kaesler live from the Start line as they head off for lap 48 and 200 miles...We were lucky to have Vlad Ixel join us for a chat about the recent Osaka Marathon, where he ran a PB of 2:28. We then talk about his career in running, how he got started in the sport, his love of trails, representing Australia at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, running in WA and the creation of his supplement brand, Bix. Stay tuned for some WARP x Bix Community runs, prizes and giveaways in the near future - https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-auWe appreciate our listeners and can't thank you all enough for the support. Remember to rate us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your dose of WARP. Get in touch with us here:Instagram - @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comStrava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPHave a great week in running!

Episode 23 | Shane Johnstone and Claire O'Brien-Smith cohosts | Herdy's Frontyard preview with Shaun Kaesler | Results

The WARP was very lucky to be joined by WA Trail running royalty this week, with Shane Johnstone and Claire O'Brien-Smith helping Matt cover another big week in WA running.In this episode:- Matt has his biggest week since August last year, relishing the cooler weekend temperatures with his best Tempo workout in a long while- Training for the Kunanyi Mountain Run coming up in two weeks, Claire punches out her big final hitout of the block, a 50km run in the hills on Saturday- Shane finds himself in Hospital at the start of the week, but finishes strong with plenty of km's over the weekend in prep for the upcoming Bibbulmun Track FKT.To celebrate Shane's new partnership with WA brand Tarkine, us the code " Transcendlegends " for 20% off their range - https://tarkine.com/
ResultsTerrific news for Ky Hehir and Charli-Rose Carlyon, with their selection confirmed in the U/20's National Team for the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, on 30 March 2024.Locally, Tom Shenton and Clare Nyberg win the Half Marathon at the Secret Rocky Runners Beachside Run, held down in Rockingham on Sunday - https://my.raceresult.com/277059/resultsOver in Victoria, WA's Jess Jason comes 2nd place in the Warby Redwoods Rush 27k trail event as part of the Warburton Trail Fest - https://www.warburtontrailfest.com/resultsIn Japan, Lauren French comes 2nd overall in the Shizuoka Marathon, running a personal best of 2:44:40. Joel Crossing runs an amazing PB of 3:32:34.Upcoming EventsWe chat to Ultra Series WA Event Director Shaun Kaesler, to help us preview this weekends Herdy's Frontyard Ultra, the worlds largest Backyard Ultra event. It kicks off at 4pm, Friday March 15 at Herdsman Lake - https://herdysfrontyard.com.au/The 54th edition of the iconic WAMC Darlington Half marathon takes place on Sunday, March 17. You can still register for the half marathon and 8km here - https://www.wamc.org.au/event/darlington-half-marathon-8kmDown in Gosnells, the Canning River Runningworks Festival also takes place on the morning of Sunday, March 17, with 10k, half marathon and marathon options - https://squashworks.com.au/?page_id=5816A huge thank you as always for listening and supporting the podcast. Join our socials here:Instagram - @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comStrava group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPHave a great week of running and lets hope these cooler mornings continue!
 

Episode 22 | Jesse Hunt Interview | Strive, Lark Hill Ultra, National XC Results and more

The band is finally back together and plenty to discuss in another big week in WA running.In this episode:- Dan lacks a bit of motivation but still completes a solid week, as he looks forward to some extended time off work, more family time and pro running hours.- Sinead enjoys a consistent week of easy running, cross training and her very first beer!- Matt continues his solid mileage, but feels the fatigue of an added strength and mobility program and a nasty Sunday long run in the hills with two of Perths best climbers.Friday saw us host the inaugural WARP Community run at Kuljak Island. Thank you to all who made the effort to attend and make it such an enjoyable afternoon. We'll have to do it again some time!ResultsDante Armstrong (8:48.87) and Lyla Stewart (9:46.13) take out Friday Nights Strive 3000m - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/1Mar24/Charli-Rose Carlyon (2nd - 6km - 21:30) and Ky Hehir (3rd - 8km - 25:24) do WA proud at the Australian Cross Country Selection Trials in Stromlo, Canberra, pushing very strong cases to be selected for the national U/20 teams. The 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships are to be held in Belgrade, Serbia on March 30 - https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=24469Saturday night saw the Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra take place with 3k, 8k, 25k, 50k, 100k and a Multi Stage race take place - https://my.raceresult.com/270695/Jules Bennett and Dee McPhee headline a strong WA showing at Sundays Tokyo MarathonJames Heggie and Jo McKillop take out the 'Gone Nuts' 50km Team Relay in northern Tasmania - https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29588&EId=8InterviewWe were very lucky to get the opportunity to chat with Jesse Hunt, the West Australian who's been turning heads in the mens national 1500m scene over the summer. We discuss his early days at Karrinyup Little Athletics and John Septimus Roe, his time as a college athlete at the University of North Carolina and his recent personal bests as a professional athlete for the OAC Oceania team. Enjoy.As always, you can get in touch with us via:Instagram @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comStrava Group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPHave a great week in running. Here's hoping for cooler weather!

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 strengthResultsThe 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.pdfMichael Carroll and Emily Kelly take out the WAMC Point Walter 16km - https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2024&race=170&distance=305#resultsIn 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=3Dean 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.Thanks again for keeping us in your ears for another week. You can get in touch with us with any feedback, results or news through:Instagram @warunningpodEmail warunningpod@outlook.com

Episode 20 | WAMC Awards | Maurie Plant Results | Osaka Preview

Dean Menzies joins us this week as a Guest Host with Matt working this weekend.In this episode:- Dan has another classic 'Dan' week- Dean begins his taper ahead of next weekends Osaka marathon - Sinead finally reveals the reason for her low mileage rubbish training... she’s pregnant 🤰🏼 Results- In Melbourne for the Maurie Plant meet, Matt Ramsden finishes 2nd in the men's 5000m within 1 second of first place and his PB. Jesse Hunt (3:53.78) and Luke Burrows (4:02.28) finish 5th and 9th respectively in  the Men's Mile, both running PB's.- Strive 1500m - Danielle Graham wins the women's 1500 in 4:28.44, a PB and 1.5 seconds off a U/20 World Championships qualifier.Jonah Hanikeri takes out the men's 1500m in 3:55.47.- The WAMC John Forrest cancelled due to extreme heat.- Michael Hooker 13th overall in 19:47:29 over in New Zealand for the Tarawera Ultra-Trail 100 miler.- WAMC award results from Sunday Night.We preview next weekends Osaka Marathon: WA athletes including Dean Menzies, Vlad Ixel, Nikolas Jon Aarland, Paul Beckers, Thomas Tedge, Kate Baker & Luke Johnstone.Upcoming local events: WAMC Point Walter Run, Swissmurdie PTS race & Athletics West State 1500m Championships with some stacked fields!Join our strava group here - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPFollow us on Instagram @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.com
Thanks again for putting us in your ears. Have another great training week!

Episode 19 | Busselton Bay Run Results and Live Interviews | Big WA Track Results over East

Another big week in WA racing across Road, Track and Trail.In this episode: - Sinead catch a break, needing a few days off through sickness- Dan has another typically consistent week, nailing some fast 800s- Matt comes face to face with the Kuljak Assassin, tapers then races heads south for the Busso 10kResults It was a hot one down in Busselton for the Bay Run Festival. Matt chats to as many winners as he can find post race to recap their respective races - https://my.raceresult.com/275562/results
Luke Burrows gets a very impressive win over east at the On Vic Milers Meet in 4:07.09 - https://athsvic.resultshub.com.au/#A huge showing from WA in the Adelaide Invitational 1500m, with Jesse Hunt the pick of the 4 representatives with second place in a PB of 3:35.70 - https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/results?id=24429&meId=163468#title-anchorThomas Moorcroft continues his impressive form on the track with a win in the 1500m B Race - https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/results?id=24429&meId=163463&hl=167610#title-anchorLocally, Jack Ball wins the Strive 5000m in 15:56 on Friday night - https://my.raceresult.com/275562/resultsOn the trails, Josh Tighe and Meghan Goodwin get the big wins at the penultimate race of the PTS Summer Series at Qi Gong, down at Wungong Regional Park - https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=342393Aaron Young and Kate Jenour get the win in the Delirious West 200miler down south. Jen Millum and Warren Rolfe win the 100 mile race. We continue to report 'What we've seen on Strava this week' and more. Happy (and safe) running in this heatwave!Remember to follow us on Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP And on Instagram @warunningpod Email - warunningpod@outlook.com

Episode 18 | State 3000m Recap | Bay Run Preview | Delirious 200 Preview with Shaun Kaesler

Massive episode for you this week on the WARP!  In this epsiode: - Sinead is back with her first session in months, albeit a mini one- Dan dips his toes in the world of influencing, joining 'The Early Ones' as part of his Sunday long run- Matt has an interrupted training week, managing most mileage on the treadmill with some questionable paces in his threshold sessions...Results We chat to both Lauren Hyde-Cooling and Thomas Moorcroft, take out the Open State 3000m titles on the track Friday night - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/2Feb24/
We do our best to pick the contenders in all distances for next weeks Busselton Runners Club Bay Run and discuss the 'Elephant in the room' with course certification - https://www.busseltonrunnersclub.org.au/brc-bay-run
The Perth Running Festival announces some tantalising prize money for all distances for this years event. Will it bring in Australian and International talent? - https://perthrunningfestival.com.au/The Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra is one month away and announces some additional formats to the race - https://wtfultra.com/lark-hill/Shaun Kaesler joins us to help preview the iconic Delirious West 200 and 100 mile race along the Bibbulmun from Northcliffe to Albany, kicking off this Wednesday, February 7th - https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/race-information-2022/  We continue to report 'What we've seen on Strava this week', plus the ever important updates on the Kuljak Island Local Legend status and more.  Remember to follow us on Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP And on Instagram @warunningpod Email - warunningpod@outlook.com

Episode 17 | Mitch Crook FKT | WAMC and Strive Results

Thanks for joining us again on the WARP!
In this epsiode:- Sinead returns from Adelaide and slowly builds back the running post Covid- Dan gets involved in the Peninsula Run 10k as part of his Sunday Long- Matt has his biggest mileage week since pre-Valencia, feeling happy with his Tuesday Track workout and Sunday LongResultsCaleb Di Toro and Lyla Stewart take out the 3000m on the track in the latest Strive meet -https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/24Jan24/Karlos Aquino and Kate Baker take out the WAMC Peninsula 10k - https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2024&race=163&distance=293#results
Mitch Crook joins Matt to discuss his recent FKT in the Unsupported category for the 86km Wiilman Bilya Trail down in Collie - https://www.strava.com/activities/10471683445 | https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/mitch-crook-wiilman-bilya-trail-2024-01-01
We continue to report 'What we've seen on Strava this week', plus the ever important updates on the Kuljak Island Local Legend status, Matt's Pacman eyes and much more.Remember to follow us on Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPAnd on Instagram @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.com