About this episode

The episode recaps a significant week in running, highlighting performances at the Gold Coast Half Marathon and Pre Classic.

The lads are back in what was a massive week of running. We kick things off with Eoin's unforgettable Tour de France experience in Font-Romeu, from roadside crowds and Ben Healy souvenirs to Tommy Foster's viral TV appearance. Back in Perth, Dean's starting to feel like himself again on the track, while Ryan reflects on a breakthrough weekend at the Gold Coast Half Marathon. On the Gold Coast, Haftu Strintzos shocked everyone by breaking the Australian marathon record in what was only his 3rd attempt over the distance. In the Half, Izzi Batt-Doyle did what she does best and demolished the field. Over in Eugene at the Pre Classic, the Aussies were on fire as Cam Myers won the Bowerman Mile while also breaking the Australian record for the mile. Ryan takes us inside every kilometre of his new PB, explaining the race plan, the gamble of latching onto Izzi Batt-Doyle's group, managing the headwind, trusting the heart rate, and the mindset that carried him to a 67:31. We also discuss what the performance says about his future over the marathon, how cycling may have contributed to the comeback, and whether there's even more to come. We then recap a huge weekend on the Gold Coast…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan

Topics covered

• Gold Coast Half Marathon
• Pre Classic
• Australian marathon record
• running performance
• race recap

Keywords

• Gold Coast Half Marathon
• Pre Classic
• Haftu Strintzos
• Izzi Batt-Doyle
• Cam Myers
• running
• marathon record
• personal best

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Gold Coast, Eugene

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