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Crokes sits down with Jimmy Whelan, fresh off his big half-marathon PB in Valencia, to discuss his transition from professional cycling to running and his future goals.

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418: New York City Marathon | Noosa Bolt | NSW 3000m State Championships

Brad gets some answers about what’s going on with his calf. Julian gets caught out on a sunny, hilly long run. Brady gets set for his return to run.

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Benson Kipruto held off Alex Mutiso by .2 of a second to win the New York City Marathon in 2:08:09, with Albert Korir in third. Hellen Obiri won her third NYC Marathon in 2:19:51 ahead of Sharon Lokedi and Sheila Chepkirui. Eliud Kipchoge announced his plans to launch the Eliud Kipchoge World Tour as an ambassador to the sport. Results

Maudie Skyring won the Noosa Bolt 5k in 16:05 to just hold off Georgie Grgec and Leanne Pompeani while Jude Thomas won in a similar fashion in 13:51 just ahead of Callum Davies, then followed by Matt Buckell. Official Results

Jaylah Hancock-Cameron won the NSW 3000m State Championships in 9:09.97, while Joshua Phillips defended his title to win in 8:03.08 Results

Morgan McDonald announces his departure from On Athletic Club https://www.instagram.com/p/DQXR3hLgavd/?hl=en&img_index=1

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Moose goes on the Loose over the mood of his training partner while Crokes muses on the state of interclub. The Whispers notes how the winner of the Buenos Aires Marathon who was caught doping, was a prominent training partner of several high profile runners.

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417: Burnie Ten | Valencia Half Marathon | Steve Moneghetti

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Brad does more of the same with his calf still a concern. Julian preaches the importance of warm up and drills before racing. Brady gets back into an exercise routine.

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Steve Moneghetti joins in to briefly remember the good old days of training and marathons, why hills still pay the bills, distance running having its moment and why the Commonwealth Games still matters then chats about the growth of the Ballarat Marathon and why people should still get around it.

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Adam Goddard held off Ed Marks to take out the Australian Road Running Championship at the Burnie 10, winning in 28:36 with Brian Fay of Ireland in third. Leanne Pompeani went back to back in 31:46 to hold both the Australian Road Running and Marathon Championship in the same year, with Bronte Oates second and Holly Campbell third. Official Results

Yomif Kejelcha won the Valencia Half Marathon in a solo effort 58:02, while Andreas Almgren set an European Record of 58:41 in fourth place. Jimmy Whelan 1:01:40 the first Australian, Isaac Heyne in 1:02:13 . Agnes Jebet Ngetich won in a World Leading time of 1:03:08 Official Results

Ruth Chepngetich has been formally banned for doping violations for three years. Official AIU Statement

NYC Marathon fields updated with the addition of Keninisa Bekele. Canadian Running Magazine

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Moose on the Loose loses his tolerance of low quality humour, then there’s Whispers about Strava dropping their Garmin lawsuit and the stories and evidence against Ruth Chepngetich.

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