Racing News - SEQ Trail and Road Running: Recent Episodes
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A twice monthly podcast hosted by Tom Batty and Kyle Weise. Each month Tom and Kyle discuss the local distance running scene in the South East of Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
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A review of July is here with the big ultra at the Guzzler - records tumble and classic battles. Plus Kyle takes us through his marathon recap and also the drama that unfolded at KOKODA as he battled his hip issues.
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Episode 148 is up and ready and we chat about the last month's races, plus an interesting discusssion on race cancellations and the past 6 months.
We look at Western States and Holly Ranson's quest plus finish with Kyle's marathon prep.
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A full race recap from Kyle on his podium at GC30. Plus a UTA debrief and In the Raw Summary. Listen out for a question regarding the hardest 100km in Nerang!
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a little late but still here - April overview. We chat through Kyle's win at Robina 10km and the Brisbane Trail Marathon. A preview of UTA and GC30 plus some stuff about Nerang and Kyle's athlete Kurtis heading overseas for a hilly 100 miler!
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This history episode is a look back at Cecilia's incredible performance in 2021. On her second attempt at UTA100, Cecilia delivers one of the most memorable moments in SEQ trail running history - on the same day as Tom Brimelow winning the 50km.
This is Cecilia's recollection of the events of 2021.
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Our second histopry podcast for UTA week- we retun again to 2021 and this time experience the UTA 50 thorugh the eyes of its champion Tom Brimelow.
After finishing second in 2019, Tom returns to go one better in 2021 .
This is a story steeped in the trail community, about the value of friendship and an unwaving belief that anything is possible.
May 15, 2021 - a day SEQ Trail Running will never forget.
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March is up and ready to listen to- plenty of races and a little strava gripe from Kyle
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February's episode is up and live. We talk through some Tarawera highlights and also the local scene at the SEQ Trail Series. PLus, a little bit from the goat loop and Beerwah!
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Welcome back to anotyher year of local trail talk. Our first episode of the year looks at the Summer Goats finale, plus the rebirth of Tamborine Mountain Relays and the Goat Loop Guessing Game.
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Kyle and Tom return after parental leave and have a season wrap up. They chat through Trail Runner of the Year and big moments that happened in South East QLD Trail Running.
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A good episode where Kyle takes us through his days out in the Blackall Ranges.
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Our third and final episode for BLACKALL week is our contenders episode. I am joined by Ben Dennien, MC for Blackall, to chat through potential winners and course overviews. We always get this wrong and no doubt we will again- but its all good fun!
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Our second episode in our BLACKALL Week specials - we are joined by Jo Van Gorp and Stewy Grills as they think back over the 1000km of Blackall. Jo and Stewy tell us about their early experiences and the highs and lows of Blackall over their 10 races.
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It's BLACKALL week!!!! The first episode in a series of three for this week - we chat with Race Director Brett Standring and discuss the early days of Blackall and the big moments that led to he race taking shape in 2014.
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Wow, what an episode, we have SEQ Round 1 and a historic run from Laura Lovett, Summer Goats Round 1 wrap up, Kurtis Stirling achieves immortality in Nerang and Kyle runs up through a stellar GC50 lines. Plus, Kyle gives us his final thoughts before he returns to Blackall 100.
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not much happening so a bite size episode while we wait for October
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Thanks again for listening - episode 132 is up and ready for a listen! Get behind Kyle's bid for Blackall glory!
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We are back after a WIFI malfunction. We chat through Border Bolt and Scenic Rim Ultra , a little Coastal High preview , plus a bit of Blackall preparation.
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Episode 130 is ready and we chat about the Guzzler this week. A few points including Mandatory Gear and the rules surrounding it are good to listen to- plus lots more.
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So the Marathon weekend is done and Kyle has a recap of his day out- but first a little overview of BVRT results, Untamed Border 50, BTU Golden Trail and WSER and Dead Cow Gully.
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A special episode this week as Kurtis Stirling joins us for a chat after his historic performance at BVRT, breaking the Australian All Comers 100 Mile Trail Record.
Kurtis talks us through the preparation and the race itself, and Kyle, as Kurtis' coach shares with us his perspective from a coaching point of view.
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big episode as lots of races are happening right now. Feels like the old days of the podcast!!! We have Butter 24 hour and 12 Hour, Yandina 5-0, Pinncales Classic, Race the Sun and Sandgate Park Run World Champs. Plus a quick BVRT preview and Western States chat.
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episode 126 is up and ready. Thanks again for listening.
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Episode 125 is here and we talk through the GC30 and the Ultra Trail Australia results, plus chat through a few interesting points from those races. Also, we have the first round from the Scenic Rim Trail Series from Kooralbyn.
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Episode 124 is up and ready to go. We chat about Kyle's injury update plus the Brisbane Trail Marathon and the GC Run Festival. Also there are a few strava chats about irregular postings.
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Not much happening around SEQ in terms of trail running but a wrap up of the SEQ Season plus some coverage of the Backyard Ultras in Roma and Sydney with some local runners on the start line.
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A big ultra up at Noosa to chat about, plus a new injury for the 30 + Year Old co-host. Plenty of other random chats too as there has not been much racing.
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Kyle is back from Japan and we have a full race recap fro his Osaka Marathon. Plus, we chat through a little bit from SEQ Trail Series and go through some of the big names leading into NOOSA.
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The Big Friendly, Tarawera Ultra Marathon. A quick Bite sized edition of Racing News Podcast for us to highlight some of the SEQ Locals who travelled across the ditch. We hope you enjoy a short fast episode as we discuss plenty of detail from the weekend.
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Episode 119 is up and ready. In this episode we talk about Beerwah at Night, Dusk till Dawn plus records falling at SEQ Bunyaville. Kyle also takes us through his final preparations for Osaka marathon.
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In the episode, 118, we chat through the Tamborine Relays, Goat Loop Guessing Game, Summer Goats and preview the first big trail race of the year, Beerwah@Night.
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Welcome back to another year on the Racing News Podcast - thanks again for listening. In this episode, 117, we talk through the Backyard Ultra - Glasshouse Standing and the Resolution Run, plus Summer Goats and a few predictions for 2025.
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Well, here it is. Agree or disagree? This list of runners is incredible and a difficult job to order but have a listen and tell us what you think.
2024's Male and Female Trail Runner of the Year!
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Our second last episode of the year is a good one. We talk through Beerwah and Kozi plus preview our inaugural awards for Trail Runner of the Year. We hope you can vote on this to give us some guidance as the contenders are incredible and its a tough choice.
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A big episode with a focus on GC50.
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Episode 113 is up and ready. In this episode Kyle and Tom chat through The Cut results, plus some ideas for a Barkley style finish for future Cuts. We also chat about SEQ Pomona, Summer Goats, a potential Goat Loop Matrix Glitch and a bunch of other stuff.
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A Big weekend at Blackall. Kyle and Tom go through the results from a hot event, plus SEQ Round One from Enoggera, Summer Goats and a bit on Strava's new AI Coaching feature.
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Welcome to episode 111 of Racing New Podcast. In this episode we chat in depth about the Blackall 100 and 50 coming up in a fortnight. We also talk through one of the most remarkable performances in Nerang as Gareth McGuigan completes the first ever Chicken Royale Sandwich.
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Welcome back to Racing news Podcast - it's been a long break as Tom has been overseas for 3 months but we dive back into all things local running.
Thanks for listening and for being patient . We hope you enjoy the episode and that you will join us every fortnight in the coming months.
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It's been a month and a whole heap of races. So we fly through the happenings from the last 4 weeks. Thanks again for listening!
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Episode 108 is up and ready. Lots to chat about. A few events and a few previews for you to sink your teeth into.
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Episode 107 goes into the GC Run Festival and looks at the results from the Brisbane Trail Marathon over the weekend. A few other tidbits from around the east coast as local runners head interstate.
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Racing New's 2023 Trail Runner of the Year Billy Curtis steps off the rugged terrain and into our podcast studio, sharing the heartbeat of his journey from the team huddles of rugby league to the independent peaks of trail running. As Billy opens up about the intricacies of juggling life as a student, farmer, and now trail co worker, it's evident that his story is not just about athletic prowess but a testament to the balance of dedication across all facets of life. We explore the essence of his training, his early race days, and how his rugby background has been an unexpected asset in the world of solo running.
Venture with us through Billy's exhilarating trail racing adventures, where each race is a chapter filled with strategic confrontations and personal victories. From an eye-opening first race at the Glasshouse 50 to his tactical success at renowned events like the SEQ series and the UTA 22km, Billy recounts the pivotal moments and the highs and lows of competing against both the course and the clock. His global race ambitions come alive as he reminisces about the grueling 50K in Borneo and the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko, painting a picture of the sheer determination required to excel in this demanding sport.
As we edge closer to the starting line of upcoming races, Billy, Kyle and Tom trade predictions and tips from our trove of trail tales, offering a glimpse into the riveting world of competitive trail running. The Golden Trail Series looms on the horizon, promising stories of triumph and the relentless spirit of runners like Billy and the community's legends. His gratitude for being part of the conversation resonates with each of us who turn passion into footsteps on the trail. Join us for an episode that's as much about the inner journey as it is about the outer miles.
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Episode 105 is up and ready. We promised we tried to keep it to an hour but there is too much good stuff happening in SEQ Trail Running. We do a full recap of Yandina 5-0, plus Noosa and SEQ Daisy Hill. We also go south to gloat about our locals dominating the big races in Buffalo and Tasmania.
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Episode 104 is up. Not many official races but there was a little something in Nerang to chat about. Plus we take bets on Yandina 21km and we talk around other races involving locals.
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Episode 103 talks through all the developments in the SEQ Trail Series, plus the Goat Loop is not dead- The Western States Champion attacks the loop. We unpack his first run at the loop. A small Tarawera recap and a preview of Kyle's athletes heading to Tokyo.
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Episode 102 is ready and we chat through the Beerwah@Night results plus Dusk till Dawn. We also chat about nostalgia and take a trip down memory lane on a few Tarawera memories.
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We are back with our 101st episode. We chat through the resolution run, Glasshouse Standing and the current standings on Summer Goats plus look ahead to 2024.
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Episode 100 is up and live. We chat about the GC 50 plus Beerwah @ Daybreak and the Ultra Trail Kozi race. We also take a look at Summer Goats and discuss the year in review.
Plus in this episode we look back at the 100 episodes and discuss some of our favourite moments.
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Episode 99 is up and ready with a preview of the GC 50 . A great race is shaping up with some big names jumping on the start line. We also chat about Summer Goats, SEQ Round 4, ON Relays and a few races from around the country.
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Episode 98 is up and ready. We cover everything from Nerang's Summer Goats, to the World 50km Champs. Plus, Numinbah Round 3, The Cut, Big's Backyard Ultra and White Rock.
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Kyle is back from his European adventure and we have a big episode. He chats through the Berlin race plus his trip to Chamonix in the French Alps. Tom goes through the Blackall 100 race and we cover the SEQ Round 1 and 2 as well as brainstorm a new way to draw the winner of Summer Goats Run QLD Prize.
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Episode 96 is a special show this week. We preview the Blackall 100 with Race Director Brett Standing, commentator and three-time podium placer Meagan Brown and Start/Finish announcer , Ben Dennien.
We discuss the history of the event and the famous Blackall Bell, the course itself and how to approach it plus we run our eye over the favourites and who our predictions are for the 100km event.
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Episode 95 is one from the archives - as we approach the monumental moment of 1000 Goat Loops, we go back into the archives and replay a special podcast from 2 years ago.
Ben Dennien joins us again and this time we go through the history of the Goat Loop and look back at how it formed and took shape.
Plus, we have a brief look at the Summer Goats Round 1.
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A special live episode as Kyle races through the streets of Berlin - we chat to Benny D and Scotty George as they race towards 1000 loops. Thanks to all who watched the live feed and interacted with us.
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We bid Kyle farewell as he heads to Germany for the Berlin Marathon - we recap Coastal High, Glasshouse 100, Note from the Goat, Dead Cow Gully News, plus early Summer Goats and UTMB reactions.
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Well an interesting mix of trail chat this episode. Kyle goes over the 5km Trails of Glory Race , we look ahead to Coastal High and UTMB. Plus , a recap of Scenic Rim Rd 4, Mountain Goats Rd 3 and a bit from the Goat Loop.
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So much racing in episode 91 - nearly 4 years of podcasting SEQ Racing!
In this episode we have the ongoing Clint Eastwood Last One Standing, Scenic Rim Ultra, Border Bolt, Sunny Coast Marathon and Summer Goats Version 3.
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Episode 90 is up and ready. We travel to the Guzzler, Flinders Tour on the Sunny Coast, out to Scenic Rim Rd 3 and chat about lots more and of course the Note for the Goat.
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Episode 89 is up and ready and we have a good range of races to report on this fortnight.
Tom goes through the Brisbane Trail Ultra from the Commentary Box after a big event. We also discuss Kokoda, Jetty 2 Jetty , happenings on the Goat Loop plus a little something from the USA Hard Rock 100 race.
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Well, episode 88 is all about one thing really, the Gold Coast Marathon. Tom and Kyle go through their races in the half and full marathon.
Congratulations to all the runners who lined up to start this years event - some wonderful results for the locals makes it even more special.
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We are two weeks out from the Gold Coast Marathon Weekend and the races are coming in thick and fast. We discuss In the Raw, Flirt with Dirt, Sandgate parkrun and the BVRT Races. We also chat about training and preparation for the GC Marathon.
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A huge couple of weeks in training with lots to talk about. GC30, Noosa Marathon, Glasshouse 50 Miler, Scenic Rim Trail Series, Brisbane Marathon, the Butter 48/24/12/6 Hours and a bit from the Goat Loop.
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Ultra Trail Australia is back bigger than ever! Tom and Kyle have a full run down on the events in Katoomba over the weekend as well as training chats. Plus we go through Scenic Rim Round 1, Brisbane Road Runners Half Marathon, Goat Loop News and a bit of GC 30 preview banter.
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In episode 84, Kyle takes us through his race from the GC Run Festival. We also have an overview of the Brisbane Trail Marathon, Yarabilba Trail Festival and some new from the Goat Loop - could a record fall this week.
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Episode 83 is up and ready for you - this episode focusses on the recent Dead Cow Gully Last One Standing - we chat to Tim Walsh, Race Director, about the event and how he saw it unfold.
Also, Wild Horse Criterium and Flirt with Dirt round out a good few weeks. Kyle also preps for his debut 10km race!
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Episode 82 really marks the start of the ultra year - Yandina 5-0 and Noosa Ultra were the highlights this weekend. Plus we look back at the SEQ Series, chat through a few races that happened elsewhere in the country try and mention Camille Herron's 48 hr WR. A big episode!
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A special episode for you to listen to. - local Ultra Trail Runner Hayley Teale recently travelled to NZ's South Island to race the Motatapu Ultra (52km). This race takes in spectacular ridge lines, over 3300m of Vertical Climbing and countless river crossings.
Sit back and listen as Hayley goes through the event and describes the course in superb detail.
Hayley won the race in 8 hours 23 minutes, 12 minutes ahead of the nearest female.
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Episode 80 is underway - we chat through the SEQ Round 6 and 7 races as well as Wild Horse @ Night plus a little from World XC.
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Episode 79 is up and ready - in this episode we continue to chat about the heat plus head over the ditch to Tarawera Ultra Marathon. Other races include Dusk til Dawn, SEQ Rd 5 at Bunyaville and the Summer Goats Draw.
Also, a small chat about upcoming shoes for 2023.
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Episode 78 is up and ready to go - a full race recap from Beerwah @ Night - Summer Goats is pretty much done and dusted, we chat through Course Records. Plus, the 10 000th Goat Loop has been run - who got it? Kyle also has a weather related Strava gripe and we chat through some of the Great Loops on the Gold Coast.
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Well, not much racing to report but there have still been Goat Loops a plenty - plus we look forward to Beerwah at Night and Tarawera. We also chat about a lot of other interesting things around the running scene.
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The first episode for 2023. We chat through Kyle's victory at The NYE Resolution Run and also have a good discussion with Race Director Simon from Run QLD - he tells us about their events coming up.
Also, we look ahead to 2023 and make a few predictions and chat through Summer Goats Round 4.
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The final episode for 2022 is a big one. We go into Ultra Trail Kozi in detail and have a chat to Jack Gill who placed 5th in the 50km.
Also we go through the results from SEQ - Pomona as well as discussing our top 5 moments of the year, goat loop comparisons and the Top 10 for parkrun.
Thanks again for listening in 2022 - we'll be back in 2023 for some more random chats about everything to do with SEQ Running.
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Episode 74 is up and ready - a full recap of the GC50 and all the events surrounding the big 50km race.
We also have a quick look at Beerwah at Daybreak, the ON RELAYS and SEQ Bayview.
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Sorry for the weeks of no podcasting - but we have a 1:20hr episode for you to catch up on all that has been happening. Listen out for the NextGen names coming though into our sport at Halloween Hustle and QLD 5000m Champs.
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Our apologies of the microphone quality and issues in this episode. After a month hiatus there have been a few big moments to talk about in SEQ Running, most notably the Blackall Ultra over the weekend. Plus, Summer Goats has kicked in and the SEQ Trail Series begins with round 1 at Enoggera.
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Episode 71 is out - not a huge amount of racing to chat about so Kyle and Tom bounce around GC 50 training chats. Plus, we cover GH 100 and a remarkable 100km record that will take some beating. Tom finally pronounces Old Waddingham's name correctly and we cover what has been happening in Summer Goats.
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In this episode, Kyle and Tom recap a wonderful weekend of racing at Coastal High, plus Bridge to Brisbane, Summer Goats kicks off. We also look at a few events that have happened around the world involving some local athletes.
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Episode 69 is up and ready. A full race calendar after three weeks - we have review of Scenic Rim Ultra, Border Bolt, LOS Clint Eastwood Australian Record and Sunshine Coast Marathon.
Plus we chat about Jake Malby running from Sydney to GC, the instagram page GC Running Memes and much more.
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Kyle recaps a dramatic day out at KOKODA and we go through the results from The Guzzler, season number 4.
A big week on the Goat Loop with NIRVANA crown going and a few milestone runs. Plus we chat about the Scenic Rim Trail Series leading into the ultra.
Finally, you all asked for it, well some of you did, actually no one did, but it's back - SUMMER GOATS SEASON 2.
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Well it's taken us a week to process the return of the Gold Coast Marathon and we bounce around a number of topics. Also, the Brisbane Trail Ultra took place over the weekend past with a plethora of events.
Not much has been happening on the goat loop but we chat through a few details as well as a look back at the predictions we made in January for 2022.
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In this episode we chat with Brad Glover after his course record and fastest trail 100 mile ever run on Australian soil. We also chat through some fast parkruns and much more!
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A special episode with a new father, Kyle as he and Caitlin welcome Elsie into the world.
We chat through a tonne of races including Brisbane Marathon, Noosa Marathon, Butter 24 Race, GC 30, Mountain Goat Trail, Lost World Trail, Mackay Road Race and Golden Goat News.
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Episode 64 bounces around the racing scene, not much has been happening but there have been a few races. Kyle chats through his shoe collection and a bit of his training.
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A massive episode with lots of races - some road and some trail. We chat with Travis Ireland about his Dead Cow Gully experience, GC Running Festival half marathon exploits, Scenic Rim Round 1 from Kooralbyn, Wild Horse Crit and a little from park run.
Racing is coming think and fast at the moment and we cover the lot!
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A day later, as Kyle returns from Canberra, Episode 62 is up with a full review of Kyle's marathon in Canberra. He talks through how the raced unfolded and the battle for the podium.
Also, we look ahead to the Dead Cow Gully Last One Standing and possible winners. A Note from the Goat sets some lofty targets for our Goat Community to attack over etc winter months.
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A big episode of Ultra news as the Yandina 5-0 and Noosa Ultra Trail take over the SEQ scene for the weekend. We have all the results plus some side stories from the weekend. Also, a wrap up of Daisy Hill and the SEQ Trail Series for 21/22 and a Note from the Goat.
Kyle also gives us the run down on his preparation for Canberra Marathon as that now approaches the final two weeks.
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Episode 60 is up and ready. We chat through Kyle's Canberra prep as the big day marathon day approaches. Also, In the Raw, 3000m Championships, Hidden Vale Trail Series and a bit of other stuff from the Goat and around the world.
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Episode 59 is one of hope for Kerry Suter - our mate, coach and trail running mentor. The links to donate towards Kerry's rehabilitation are below.
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Episode 58 is done and dusted and ready for you to listen. In this episode we chat through Kyle's Canberra race preparation, SEQ Bayview, Dusk Till Dawn, UTMB Kosciuscko, Goat Loops and Nerang Bingo.
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This episode has it all, live updates from the Summer Goats final days create havoc with the leaderboards - and continued to do so once recording had finished.
Plus, Beerwah @ Night, Whiterock Trail, Tambo Relays, a preview to the fun Nerang Bingo and a quick prediction about the announcement of UTMB's new race in the Oceania Region.
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Episode 56....it's here!! In this episdoe, we have a great chat with Simon from Run QLD as he takes us through the new Yandina 5-0 race in March. Plus we look at Hare n Hounds, Summer Goats, SEQ Restart and much more!!
There is even some detective work done into the original goater and talk of a possible Goat Birthday Run!
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Welcome to 2022 on the Racing News Podcast. We have a new thumbnail, new races but the same old banter.
In this episode we look ahead to 2022 and some possible achievements and results that we think might occur - we'll be held accountable to this by the year's end.
Thanks again for your support and interest - we hope we can deliver lots of interesting race chats and also plenty of useless running banter to make a healthy mix.
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Well we have reached the final weeks of 2021 and this episode, number 54, is a review of everything that has happened throughout the year.
We discuss it month by month, plus have our top 10 Goat Loop Moments, Gear of the Year, Personal Lessons, plus a quick look at Summer Goats 2.0
Thank for your support this year and Merry Christmas to our running family in South East Queensland.
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In episode 53, we come to a close on most of the 2021 racing. We chat through the GC 50 and all that great racing at the event, plus an overview of Beerwah @ Daybreak, Summer Goats 3.0 and 2.0, parkrun , Baby News and listener questions.
Thanks again for your support and loyalty throughout 2021 - we have one more episode to come this year which will be a look back at the racing and the racers who have made their mark in the past 12 months.
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In this episode, Kyle and Tom chat through The QLD 5000m Champs, Red Bull Trail Heads, SEQ Round 4 and Summer Goats 3.0 Loop.
Plus, Tom makes GC 50 predictions based on no scientific evidence whatsoever.
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In Episode 51, Tom and Kyle talk through all of the races in SE QLD over the past fortnight. There is road racing from Bridge to Brisbane and Noosa Bolt, plus Round 3 of the SEQ Trail Series from Pomona. We also look at The Cut from Nerang and also recap the happenings on the Summer Goats 4.0 and 3.0 Loops.
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Racing News has hit the 50 episode mark! In this episode we cover the Blackall 100 event, Round Two of the SEQ Trail Running Series, Summer Goats 4.0 and a quick preview of Summer Goats Round 3.0, A New 15 Lap Goat Loop Record and parkrun round up.
We also give a small preview of the Bonus Content coming on Patreon during November.
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Episode 49 is here and it is another bumper episode. Kyle and Tom chat through a massive few weeks of racing - Sunshine Coast Marathon in the Heat, SEQ Round 1 from Enoggera plus the wrap from Rd 2 of Summer Goats.
We also talk through Goat Loop News as well as preview the Blackall races in the lead up to this weekend.
Listen out also for the first prize pack available for Patreon subscribers during the month of October.
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Episode 48 is up and ready to go. In this episode, Kyle and Tom talk through the weekend's happenings at the Scenic Rim Ultra, Butter 24/48 Hour Races, plus everything from the final few days of Summer Goats 5.0 edition.
We also chat about Petr Mikeska's extraordinary achievement on the Goat Loop, Scott George's aim to do one more loop , Reesha Lewis finding our what the loop is all about and the top 10 male times.
Also, in this episode we preview the expansion after episode 50 into a more wide range of content and interviews, available through our new Patreon Channel.
Thanks again for your support and love of the Racing News Podcast and for the kind comments we receive each week.
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Episode 47 focuses on the Coastal High race from last weekend. We dissect the race and look at some of the fascinating stats from the day. Also, Ryan Crawford wins Glasshouse 100 after being runner-up last year and we go through the first two weeks of the Summer Goats 5.0 Segment Challenge.
Also in this episode, we go through Scott George's plans to run 100 Miles on the Goat Loop to raise funds for Taj - a young man whom has been diagnosed with Lymphblastic Lymphoma. If you would like to donate, please click on the GoFund Me link below.
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Well, Racing News has some Racing News....but also plenty of other stuff.
In this episode, on the 2nd Anniversary of the Podcast, Kyle and Tom chat through the Last One Standing, the Coastal High Preview, Summer Goats Round One, plus all of the happening on the Goat Loop including the first sub 30 female, the 5000th loop and Pyramids plus more.
Plenty to listen out for - thanks again for listening!!
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Well, in this fortnight there have been no local races to chat about. However, fear not! There is still a lot of random running chats to be had. Tom and Kyle delve deeper into the year of 2021 with some highlights and reflections as well as the glory and pain of Kyle taking a crown and losing a crown within days.
Also, we chat shoes and how they make you feel, plus I fire 10 questions at Kyle about his running life to date.
Also, we preview an exciting idea to get you out on the Loops 5.0 to 1.0 in the coming months - the Summer Goats Series!!!
Thanks again for listening!
Tom and Kyle.
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Episode 44 is here and just in time to get us through the next few days. In this episode, Kyle talks us through Sunshine Coast Marathon prep, plus we look at the results from the Guzzler, Flinder's Tour, QLD XC Champs and parkrun. As well, a fair bit has been happening on the Goat Loop recently so if you love stats, this is a good Goat Loop episode for you.
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After the disappointment of not racing at the Gold Coast Marathon, the Racing News Podcast turns its attention to Kokoda. Listen for Kyle's insights into building a team and what its like to push hard for a sub 12 hour finish. Also, we look at Brisbane Trail Ultra, get stuck back into Goat Loop facts and figures and look at preparing for multiple races in a year.
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Episode 42 is a special one - it's all about the Gold Coast Marathon.
Kyle and Tom chat through the elite fields, plus have a great chat with Adsy Gordon, Gold Coast Coach and Athlete about his thoughts leading into the event. The episode rounds of with Luke Kilborn, first time marathoner, telling us about what it's like leading into a big race for the first time.
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Episode 41 is up and ready to listen. This week's episode focuses on Kyle stealing Strava crowns while on holiday, Brisbane Valley Rail Trail exploits, parkrun National Records and course distance concerns. Plus we also go into the Brisbane Marathon and discus all things in the lead up to the Gold Coast Marathon.
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Ep 40 - this episode deals with everything running that didn't involve UTA over the past few weeks. We chat through lots of races plus Kyle's Marathon Outfit, Goat Royale FKT, parkrun Course Records, and the pros get ready for the Olympics in the Diamond League races.
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Well UTA 2021 is in the can and done but we have a massive episode discussing the whole weekend. We chat through all of the major races and our own two experiences. Plus, the special guests, Cecilia Mattas, winner of the 100km and Tom Brimelow, winner of the 50km talk us through the race from the front of the pack.
Settle in for all things UTA
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In Episode 38, Kyle and Tom chat to special guest Kerry Suter - two time winner of Tarawera and the voice of Ultra Trail Australia. Kerry's insights into the upcoming UTA event are fascinating as he gives us a view from behind the microphone. Kerry talks us through the course, his favourite moments and a few insights into the potential battles at the front of the field.
Plus, the fallout from the Paradise Point parkrun.
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A massive episode full of racing news, interviews, ridiculous ideas, nicknames and predictions for North's Club Champs 5km this Saturday.
Episode 36 deals with the Up the Buff race, Kyle and Tom talk through a great set of racing plus a fascinating course. Also, the Great South Run, Gold Coast Marathon Course Records, the first female Goat Royale and more from around the world.
Plus, listen in for Kyle's gripe - what is it that annoys the calmest man in trail racing.
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A massive episode for episode 35 full of running chats and news. Kyle and Tom discuss GC Marathon training and the history of the course, plus Flirt with Dirt, Six Foot Track, Bunyaville SEQ, North Face's new shoes, parkrun and many other random topics.
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In this latest episode Kyle talks us through his decision regarding UTA and the GC Marathon. We also look at the upcoming Up the Buff, SEQ Hinze Dam results and look over Dusk till Dawn and parkrun happenings.
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In the latest episode, Kyle and Tom talk through the Hare n Hounds 50km , the wrap up of three races in three weekends in the SEQ Trail Series, park run moments including a famous Emu at Nambour, Aussie Indoor Records and how they relax after a week of training.
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After a month's hiatus, Kyle and Tom are back with a brand new year of Racing News , with a fresh intro courtesy of Ben Dennien.
In this episode Tom and Kyle discuss the Tamborine Relays, Beerwah @ Night, SEQ Trail Series, Zatopek, Hoka's attempt at the 100km world record and much more.
In the final episode of 2020, Kyle and Tom chat about their favourite moments from what has been an interesting and different year of running.
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Episode 30, a bumper episode with a full review of the GC 50 races and highlights. Plus, Beerwah @ Dawn, QLD 5000m Champs and a few Christmas Wishlist items.
One more special 2020 in review episode to come.
Thanks for all of your support and interest in the podcast throughout this year. We hope to continue to bring you recaps from the best trail and road races in SE QLD.
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Episode 29 is a ripper. We talk all things Coastal High with 2nd Place Female Hayley Teale and go through the full race report.
Also, a quick overview of GC 50 plus Kyle talks about Killian Jornet's 24 HR record attempt and we welcome back parkrun.
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In episode 28, Kyle and Tom chat through the upcoming Coastal High 50 and go through some of the favourites from the start list. Also, a recap of the Guzzler, some ideas for Secret Santa and track talk with the UQ 1500.
Episod 27, and although there any no local races to chat about from the last footnote, there was Big's Global Backyard Ultra and the Gold Trail Multi-Stage Race.
Plus, Kyle chats Trail Names, whether to do 1% more or less in training and lets us know where he is on Run Down Under.
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A super edition this week with some big local ultras. We chat about BTU, Blackall, Up the Buff, the World Half Mara Champs and Stephen Wright's 6 Day Run.
Plus Kyle discusses his greatest rival and we delve into track running.
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In this episode, number 25, we chat about the recent Butter 48-24-12 hour racing at Nudgee College. Also, we have a great interview with Steve Jackson, Race Director for Up the Buff and Coastal High 50 and he lets us in on a few course details and tips.
Stephen Wright's 6 days running around Oxenford lake and the news from the Goat Royale earn a mention as well as some running news from around the globe.
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In this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss a glut of races from around SE QLD in the past fortnight.
Listen out for news from the Glasshouse 100, Kyle losing his 2.0 Goat Loop Crown, Scenic Rim Short Course updates, the GC Running Festival and a bit of news from strata.
It's a packed episode with plenty of updates and chats about running news.
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Episode 23 delves into the local running scene in South East QLD. In this episode, Kyle goes into the WHYS of his training week, we talk road racing, Flirt with Dirt, Big's Global Backyard Ultra and the upcoming QLD XC Championships and Glasshouse Ultras.
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Episode 22 dives into the latest racing in South East Qld including the Scenic Rim Ultra and Last One Standing. We also chat to Andrew Bonney, race director of Scenic Rim, and get his thoughts on the event and the stand out performances.
Kyle and Tom chat about the use of lights in the WR 5000m track event in Monaco and about the upcoming races in the months to come.
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Episode 21 of the Racing Review digs into the recent races over the past few weekends. Hear about Kyle's debut in the Old Aths 10 000m track race, Troy Lethlean's review of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, the second race of the Scenic Rim Trail Series and also Notes from the Goat as Ben Dennien Creates a new distance - The Goat Royale.
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Well it has finally happened! RACING IS BACK!!!
In this episode, Kyle and Tom go through some of the racing that has taken place over the last weekend as well as unpacking the incredible turn out of runners who ran GOAT MANIA.
Also, a quick preview of some other events that are coming up!
There are only a matter of days till the GOAT MANIA spectacular.
In this episode, Kyle and Tom talk about possible outcomes and ideas for Sunday's Goat Mania.
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In this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss their favourite Top 10 moments on the Goat Loop - with some major disagreements.
Also, a chat about the events which caught their eye around the Gold Coast and a look ahead to the next four weeks with some proper events coming up.
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Goat Mania is happening!! July 12!!!
In this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss a few more details around Goat Mania including their own aims for the day.
Also, they briefly discuss upcoming ultras and a lead up series to the GC 50, new ideas from Strava and a brief chat about their training weeks.
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An extraordinary episode of Racing News!
In this episode, Tom and Kyle are joined by Ben Dennien, who is the most famous Goater to interview Justin Enright.
Justin recently completed 15 laps of the Goat Loop to become the first person to run over 100km on the Goat Loop.
An episode not to be missed. Listen out for the names that Justin has given laps 11,12,13,14 and 15. Justin's recount of the day is both fascinating and hilarious.
The GC50 is one of the Gold Coast's most loved and toughest races. IN this episode of the podcast, Tom and Kyle discuss the recent announcements that the organisers have made to the course and the event itself.
Also, Kyle drops a bombshell announcement on Tom regarding the Goat Loop.
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Kyle and Tom discuss the happenings on the Goat Loop through the month of May.
Plenty of runners are taking up the challenge of the World's Greatest Loop.
Find out about the team of runners who ran their UTA50 on the Goat Loop, who ran the 2000th overall loop, multiple loop records and also a sneak peak at a Goat Loop event that is in the planning for July. Also, Kyle goes through the naming of each loop and the history behind the course.
The date for Goat Mania will be announced soon....
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Kyle and Tom talk through their recent 5km Time Trials and what they have learnt from changing their training to shorter quicker speed work.
For many ultra runners, training often consists of long slow mileage and often the importance of 5km racing and speed sessions can be lost and forgotten.
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WOW! What a long time 7 days is in the Life of the Goat Loop.
In this Special Episode, the second focusing on the Goat Loop, Tom and Kyle talk through the amazing events of the past 7 days.
Listen as records tumble, controversy reigns and champions are crowned and dethroned in a bizarre week in Nerang's most famous loop.
This is one episode not to miss!
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So, we aren't racing at the moment but when these restrictions are lifted, perhaps you might be interested in getting out to a few different parkrun locations and trying something new.
Tamborine parkrun is one of our regional park runs on the Gold Coast and one that is different to many of the others.
In this podcast, Tom goes through some of the raw facts and figures relating to Tamborine parkrun and perhaps you might set this as one of your race destinations when we are back competing!
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Here on the Gold Coast, we have the World's Greatest Trail Loop (unofficial title).
THE GOAT LOOP
In this special episode, Kyle from Squad Run and current World Record Holder of the Goat Loop, shares some insights and secrets to running a quick Goat Loop. Listen for his advice on the first hill, the major climbs, running the downhills, the technical sections and his hopes for who he'd love to see have a go at posting a fast time on the leaderboard.
There might not be any official races happening at the moment but there are a heap of strata segments and loops ready to be attacked!!!
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A different episode from the usual Racing Review. With not many races to discuss or preview, Kyle and Tom discuss what running will look like over the coming months and chat about some ideas of how to keep active, motivated fit and fast during the winter season.
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Kyle from Squad Run and Tom from Why I Run are back for the February edition of Racing News.
In this episode, hear about the overview from Tarrawera in NZ, the Dusk till Dawn circuit race in Caboolture, Hill Racing, Park Run and Kyle's Coaching Tips about the importance of running at an easy conversational pace.
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In the first episode of 2020, Kyle from Squad Run and Tom from Why I Run discuss the local events and races across South East Queensland.
Catch up on all the results from Hilloween @ Dayboro, Glass House Mountains Hare and Hounds as well as some of the road racing results from Brisbane.
Also, in this episode Kyle discusses how we can transition from road running to trail running and apply similar training methods to the uneven and bumpy terrain off-load.
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In the final episode for 2019, Kyle and Tom give an overview of the local South East Queensland racing scene.
Kyle gives an in-depth report form the GC50, Tom ranks the top 10 male and female
parkrunners as well as a recap of the big Ultras and Top 5 moments from 2019.
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A Special Edition of the Racing Review Podcast. We chat to a few runners after they had finished their events at the GC50 and got a few insights into how the day unfolded. Ben Dennien shared his view from the announces stage and Rob Clarke gave us an insight into the moment etc female lead changed at 49km with only 1 km to go. Other interviews include the winners of the 25km Mixed and Female Relay as well as finishes in the 50km and 30km events.
Congratulations to all who competed - a full review will be discussed in the December Edition of the Racing Review Podcast later this month.
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The November Review covers the Round 4 action from Bayview, SEQ Trail Running Series, parkruns including Broadbeach Waters and Surfer's Paradise and the UQ 1500m Track Classic.
Kyle also gives an in-depth overview of the big race in December, the GC 50.
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In the October Review of The Runner's Racing Review, Kyle from Squad Run and Tom from Why I Run discuss local racing and a few races from around Australia and the world.
Filmed on location at the Spit, Southport, listen out for the update on the total Goat Loops, short course and long course trail races, INEOS 1:59 and the shoe controversy.
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Another instalment of the local distance running scene in South East Queensland. In this episode, Tom from Why I Run and Kyle from Squad Run Coaching, discuss parkrunresults, the Nerang 500, Butter 24 Endurance Race as well as Surf Coast Century and the incredible results from the Berlin Marathon.
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In the first episode of The Runner's Racing Review, Tom Batty from Why I Run and Kyle Weise from Crown Coaching discuss everything to do with the racing during the month of August in the South East of Queensland and the Northern Rovers of New South Wales.
We discuss The Sunshine Coast Marathon, The Last Man Standing, Jake Malby's 31 marathons in 31 days, local parkrun results and catch up on the big races from overseas including Sierre Zinal and Ultra Trail Mont Blanc.
Recorded on the trails in Coombabah Wetlands, listen out for the kangaroos, birds and light aircraft in this live podcast.