WA Running Podcast
A podcast by WA runners, for WA runners. Join new hosts Chris & Simon as they cover the roads, trails and track scenes in Western Australia, as well as interviewing notable personalities of the community.
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Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Welcome to our very first guest host, Alice Hall!It was a big week, so this is a big episode:- Dan and Matt tune up and taper before their first respective track races in years- Alice is 4 weeks out from her big race (Sandman 50k - https://www.fixedstars.com.au/sandman/), putting in a big week or mileage with back-to-back long runs
ResultsDennis Devereaux and Caitlin Hindmarsh take out the ADU 100k down in Australind - https://my.raceresult.com/273479/results
Matt Ramsden and Sian Munks take out the Open State 5000m races. Charli-Rose Carlyon the quickest female on the night and joins us for a quick chat for her race recap - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/NO2&5/
In race 3 of the PTS Summer Series, Jace Collingridge and Jess Jason win the 15k in the Sly Fox down in Jarrahdale - https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=340343
Remember to follow us on Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPAnd on Instagram @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.com
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
In this episode:
- Sinead has her training week thwarted by a trip back home to Adelaide with an unexpected detour...- Dan returns to work, but still manages a quality week, joining Matt for a sharp 1k rep session- Matt struggles through a hot week, contemplating his entry in the State 5000m next weekendSome fast times and a lot of participants in the Mens and Womens Strive 1500m on Friday night - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/12Jan24/Emily Kelly and Mike Lawson get the wins in the WAMC Matild Bay Run 10k - https://www.wamc.org.au/race-resultsThe 2024 WA State 5000m Championships are on next weekend, Saturday January 20th. If you're interested in the Community 2000m, 5000m or State 5000m, registration ends 11:59pm on Wednesday Jan 17 - https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/205225/
Early Bird Entries for the Transcend Ultra end on January 28. Use the discount code 'warp' for 5% off your entry! https://transcendtrails.com/
In a new segment, we discuss 'What we saw on Strava' during the week.Thanks as always for listening. Remember to get in touch at any time through the following channels.Instagram @warunningpodEmail warunningpod@gmail.comStrava Group - https:https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Welcome to 2024! Thanks for having us back in your ears in the New Year and apologies for our absence last week.In this episode:- Sinead enjoys her first week as a newlywed! But straight back to business with a consistent week of training- Dan finally pulls the trigger on Strava premium and tests the course making functionality whilst on holiday with the family in Bunker Bay, including one of his career best loops...- Matt test drives two pairs of 'On' shoes for the first time, with some tough sessions during another hot week in Perth
We also take a moment to reflect on our individual 2023 years and discuss goals for 2024.Andrew Hellbusch and Mathilde Delorme get the win in the WAMC New Years Eve 8k - https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2023&race=New%20Years%20Eve%20Run&distance=8km#race-result-navigationCharli Rose Carlyon and John Neville take out the 3000m on the track at the Strive Meet on Saturday night - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/6Jan24/Round 2 of the PTS Summer Series took place on Sunday, January 8 with the 'Wallygrunta' - https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=339136&fbclid=IwAR1gE5613yXHXd9OQsm93QmwrlFRON0Y818SyrzOnmYjVf3rzphTXJ1hpTw_aem_Ae-riN5PW-AK6Oqxrv9uxb875PuIR_G_yv3LP8XN_E85hg-bpXPaE8Mrj6XR_vt6AksMitch Crook breaks the Unsupported FKT for the 86km Wiilman Bilya trail starting at Collie - https://fastestknowntime.com/route/wiilman-bilya-trail
On the topic of FKT's, friend of the show Shane Johnstone announces his intention to break the fabled '10 day' barrier for the 1000km Bibbulmun Track. He intends to kick off the journey from Albany on Good Friday (March 29).Here is the documentary of the current FKT holder for the Bibb, Erika Lori, which was released on Youtube a few days ago - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u8XeiJKlsw&t=13sWe want to do everything we can to make the WARP as enjoyable as possible for you to listen in 2024. We're always up for feedback. Get in touch at anytime.Instagram - @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comStrava Group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPHave a great week in running!
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Merry Christmas everyone!In this episode:- Dan gets serious with his first double day in a long time and hits the Walyunga National Park trails for his Sunday Long. Has he entered a race for next year?- Sinead continues her consistent return to (near) daily running and uploads a photo of the treadmill data for proof...- Matt is back to daily running post-marathon, with his final easy week before starting sessions again and planning his race calendar for 2024.The 6 Inch Trail Marathon was held on December 17. We belatedly cover the results and get to chat to the 2 winners, Lauren French and Michael CarrollResults - https://my.raceresult.com/261456/results#1_72ACABMatt Smith makes his marathon debut in Monterrey, Mexico, finishing with 2:23:23 for a very impressive 6th place overall - https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7203447The WAMC have 2 upcoming races to close out 2023, with the Parlouf Relay at Perry Lakes on Boxing Day and the New Years Eve starting at the WAMC Clubrooms. More information here - https://www.wamc.org.au/programmeThe Perth Trail Series have Race 2 of the Summer Season coming up on January 7th, 'Wallygrunta' out at the Walyunga National Park. More information here - https://www.perthtrailseries.com.au/event/wallygrunta/Thank you to all for your support and lending us your ears over the last 3 months as we've started the WARP. Looking forward to improving the show in 2024.You can find us on Instagram @warunningpodEmail us at warunningpod@outlook.comAnd join our Strava group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPHave a great end to the year and see you next week.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
This week the WARP is carried by Sinead! Unfortunately we weren't able to meet to record over the weekend, so we apologise for missing the usual results. Namely the 6 Inch Ultra Marathon, which will belatedly cover next week.However, Sinead had the privilege of sitting down with Sarah Jamieson during the week - one of WA’s greatest ever exports in the sport of track running. Sarah is a 3 x Olympian & held the National 1500m record for 12 years until it was broken in 2018 by Linden Hall. Sarah shared how she got into the sport of running, some of the injury struggles she dealt with throughout her career, her most memorable race at the 2006 Monte Carlo Golden League (pictured) - as well as her life after running & her thoughts on the current national & WA track scene. Enjoy!Instagram @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comStrava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
In this episode:- Sinead increases the mileage on her injury return and scores some new Asics shoes to test out- Dan is getting motivated from last weeks Valencia results, giving the City Beach Founders race a crack. Could we see his return to the marathon on the horizon?- Matt returns to Perth from Spain with some bad DOMS, whilst discussing what may be next for him now...Another big week of races on the road, trail and track.Wednesday night saw a stacked field at the WA Athletics track in the 5000m. Matt Ramsden and Lauren Hyde-Cooling getting the respective wins - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/6Dec23/
The WAMC Founders City Beach Cup was held on Sunday morning, with Stuey Caulfield and Kate Baker getting the win in the 8k - https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2023&race=Founders%20City%20Beach%20Cup&distance=8km#race-result-navigation
Claire O'Brien-Smith claims 3rd female and 13th overall in the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko 100 mile race - https://live.utmb.world/kosciuszko/2023/runners/2
Shane Johnstone reclaims the Cape to Cape Supported FKT record, becoming the first person to crack 15 hours, finishing in 14:49:26. Matt gets to chat with him for a run down of the day - https://www.strava.com/activities/10353086458
The annual 6 Inch Trail Marathon (46km) is on this weekend, Sunday December 17. Entries close on Tuesday 12th - https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=49713Instagram @warunningpodEmail - warunningpod@outlook.comStrava Group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPThank you as always for listening, see you again next week and happy running!
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Dan and Sinead hold the reins in Matt's absence!In this episode:- Dan has an easier week post Freo Half Marathon, but finishes the week with a sub 18 parkrun and 2hr long run- Sinead continues to increase the weekly mileage and is back to running over 60minLot's of races to recap, both home and abroad.Zatopek: 10 - https://www.watchathletics.com/page/4890/zatopek-10-results-2023
Adopted West Aussie Dan Canala comes 10th in the 10000 with a very impressive 29:12.19Matt Ramsden gets the win in the 3000m by the smallest of margins in 8:00.20Ky Hehir comes 3rd in the 3000m U20 Men A Race in 8:24.27Charli-Rose Carlyon 10th in the 3000m U20 Women A Race in 9:39.48Athletics WA Strive on Friday night with some quick 1500s - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/1Dec23/
Perth Trail Series Summer Opener: Stay Puft - https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=337055
Rudi Smith and Jess Jason get the win in the 16km Black Course Margi Hadley gets the win in the brutal 242km Coast to Kosci Ultra Marathon - https://coasttokosci.com/coast-to-kosci-2023/leaderboard-c2k-23/
Michael Hooker represents Australia at the 2023 24hr World Championships - https://world-masters-athletics.org/championships/2023-24hr-world-championships/
Instagram @warunningpodEmail warunningpod@outlook.comStrava Group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPThanks for listening, see you again next week!
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Matt, Dan and Sinead were very lucky to sit down with Bryce Anderson during the week. An extremely talented and accomplished middle distance runner who represented Australia at the 2015 World Cross Country Championships, Bryce now focuses on his career as a Dietician. Having worked with organisations such as the Fremantle Dockers, Perth Wildcats, Athletics Australia and the VIS. We talk all things running nutrition, covering supplements, cramping, carb-loading and much more.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
In this episode:- Matt starts the taper process with some heat adjusted workouts, finishing the week with an attempt to calculate his marathon pace in prep for next weeks race.- Sinead continues the road back to full training, which is nearly thwarted by a very scary bee sting to the throat during a bike workout.- Dan lowers the mileage and tunes up for the big 90min Half Marathon pacing duties on Sunday.We recap the Fremantle Running Festival, one of the big days in the Perth Running Calendar. Half Marathon winners Kate Baker and Luke Burrows join us to give us their race recaps and insight on what it was like on course.Brooks Fremantle Running Festival Results - https://bluechipresults.com.au/Results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1678&EId=1
Another Strive meet goes down on Friday night, with some quick times in the Men and Women's 1500m races - https://athleticswestresults.com.au/Strive/25Nov23/
The Perth Trail Summer Series kicks off this weekend, with 'Stay Puft' up at Yanchep National Park. The first of a 5 race series over the next 3 months - https://www.perthtrailseries.com.au/summer-series/
Athletics West announce that the 'Night of the 5' will be back on January 20 2024, with 2,000m and 5,000m races for runners of all abilities and levels to test themselves on the track. The night will finish with the State 5000m championships - https://www.athleticswest.com.au/news/night-of-the-5-is-back-and-bigger/
Instagram @warunningpodEmail waruningpod@outlook.comStrava Group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPThanks for listening, see you again next week!
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In this episode:- Dan finalises his prep for the Fremantle Half Marathon pacing gig, including his longest run in months pacing Jo McKillop for her final marathon specific session.- Sinead is running again! And back to uploading her Drills and Strides... Whilst continuing her quest to offload her treadmill. - Matt has his final week of high mileage before hitting the infamous fortnight of 'maranoia'Banyowla Hills Multi-Stage Ultra Results - https://my.raceresult.com/250724/resultsWA's Reece Harris gets the win at the 10km Point to Pinnacle race over in Hobart in course record time - https://www.sportsplits.com/races/point-to-pinnacle-2023
Margie Hadley gets another Backyard Ultra win to her name over in Adelaide at the Hysterical Carnage BU - https://hystericalcarnage.com.au/We run through the Elite Lists for the Brooks Running Festival Half Marathon and give our predictions - https://www.wamc.org.au/event/brooks-fremantle-running-festivalMatt gets the privilege of sitting down with Dr Ray Boyd, one of WA's greatest ever runners. He discusses how he got in to the sport, his career which included 65 State records, his most memorable races and some hilarious anecdotes from his time running with Australia's best. We then discuss the current state of WA running, his dominance at the iconic City to Surf, plus training and marathon advice. Enjoy.Instagram @warunningpodEmail waruningpod@outlook.comStrava Group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARPThanks as always for the support. Have a great week in running!