152: Stewart McSweyn – Dual 10,000m AUS Champion

Stewart McSweyn is an athlete on the rise, he is a Melbourne Track Club Athlete under the tutelage of Nic Bideau. Stewart is a dual Australian 10,000m Track Champion having won back to back Zatopek classics. He recently became the second fastest Australian ever across the 5000m distance clocking a remarkable 13:05:23 in a race which actually saw the four fastest 5000m runa in history. Just prior to this recording with Stewart McSweyn, Stewy Mac as he is affectionately known set the Australian indoor 1500m record with a blistering 3:35:10 at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix meet where he finished third in the Stellar Field. Stewy boasts PB's of 28:03 on the road for 10k's and 27:50 for 10,000m on the track. Stewy was an Australian Representative at the World Cross Country Championships and also in 2018 at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast where Stewy finished 5th in the 5000m and 11th in the 10000m. During this episode, you'll share Stewy's highs, lows and the learnings from his remarkable career to date.   SUBSCRIBE NOW! This episode is sponsored by the Gold Coast Marathon. Like the Physical Performance Show, the Gold Coast Marathon encourages runners of all ages and abilities to push their boundaries and strive to complete a personal challenge. The Gold Coast Marathon is held annually on the first weekend in July and is a must do event for any budding athlete, weekend warrior or family looking for a challenge to complete together. Run for the good times at the Gold Coast Marathon. Visit the Gold Coast Marathon here. _____ If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.