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Brad maps out a tough tempo course. Julian learns to holiday with a toddler in tow. Brady gets out for a night with the boys. Victorious runs are possible if you have the best shoes, check out Tarkine Goshawk V2 running shoes.

Run The Bridge  Prisca Chesang of Uganda was the first finisher overall in the Battle of the Sexes at Run the Bridge in Hobart, just seconds ahead of countrymen Kenneth Kiprop and Dan Kibet. Leanne Pompeanni was the first Australian female in fifth overall, James Hansen was first Australian man.
Run The Bridge Results

The 2023 Tokyo Marathon was won by Deso Gemisa in a sprint finish ahead of Mohamed Esa, both recording a time of 2:05:22, while Canadian Cam Levins set a North American Area Record of 2:05:36.

Rosemary Wanjiru set the 6th fastest of all time 2:16:28, while Lisa Weightman backs up last week’s effort at Osaka with a 2:31:42
Cam Levins podcast mentioned
Tokyo Marathon Results

Rosemary Wanjiru and Deso Gelmisa take top honors at the Tokyo Marathon

Woody Kincaid outkicked Joe Klecker to win The Ten at the Sound Running Meet in 27:06.37. Eilish McColgan broke the British 10000m record running 30:00.86, ahead of Alicia Monson who broke the American 10000m record in 30:03.82
Sound Running Results

Wrap-up of State Track & Field Championships:

Training Talk presented by Sydney Marathon answers a listener’s question about how much base work preparation is needed for before commencing a marathon block. Then Moose on the Loose grills influencers being coy on post-race details.