192: Ed Trippas | Australian Olympic Team Announcement | Stewy McSweyn’s Dream Mile

192: Ed Trippas | Australian Olympic Team Announcement | Stewy McSweyn’s Dream Mile   Brad leads a fartlek through Mulligans Flat following the cancellation of the Gold Coast Marathon. Julian returns home to Anglesea following the cancellation of the Gold Coast Marathon. Brady picks up some positive vibes following the cancellation of the Gold Coast Marathon.   Australian Marathon Championships officially postponed with Athletics Australia announcing to “create a new opportunity for our distance athletes so they can still have the opportunity to compete for a title in a safe and secure environment”. Athletics Australia Press Release   Matt Ramsden 13:23 for 5000m in Lucerne, Switzerland in a final attempt to qualify for the Olympics. He would go on to back up with a  3:34.08 in Heusden, Belgium. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ8FQZIHWtp/ https://www.worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7155952    Ed Trippas qualified for the Olympic Steeplechase just before the deadline, running 8:19.60 in Spain and moves up to the 3rd fastest steeplechase of all time. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/ed-trippas-runs-into-the-record-books-and-to-tokyo/?fbclid=IwAR29Ai1DJrM4JCZm0TXNFUIQ-M8Zon2u6YVPrpYvwwVxNbU5icM27QbA6dY Stewy McSweyn breaks the Australian Mile Record previously held by Craig Mottram, running 3:48.37 at the Oslo Dream Mile. Jye Edwards finished 3rd in 3:49.27 and also moved to 3rd on the all-time list. Catriona Bisset came 4th in the women’s 800m 1:59.30, Dave McNeill ran a personal best of 7:39.43 in the 3000m. Bislett Games Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/stewart-mcsweyn-breaks-craig-mottrams-australian-mile-record/    Genevieve Gregson is moving into form with a 9:23.24 steeplechase in the Stockholm Diamond League. Catriona Bisset continues her form with a 1:59.13 in the Women’s 800m, while Kenya’s Timothy Cheruiyot takes out the 1500m. Stockholm Diamond League Results   Australian Olympic Distance Runners Announced Women 800m Catriona Bisset Morgan Mitchell 1500m Linden Hall Jessica Hull Georgia Griffith 3000m steeplechase Genevieve Gregson Amy Cashin Georgia Winkcup  5000m Jenny Blundell Izzy Batt-Doyle Rose Davies Marathon Sinead Diver Ellie Pashley Lisa Weightman   Men 800m Peter Bol Jeff Riseley Charlie Hunter 1500m Stewy McSweyn Jye Edwards Oli Hoare 3000m steeplechase Ed Trippas Ben Buckingham 5000m Dave McNeill Morgan McDonald Patrick Tiernan 10000m Patrick Tiernan Marathon Brett Robinson Jack Rayner Liam Adams Athletics Australia  https://www.athletics.com.au/news/biggest-australian-athletics-team-for-tokyo/    Listener Question asks what the best way to gauge your half marathon ability, Moose gets into preparing for, and goes Loose on the stagnating vaccine rollout and loss of perspective. Friend of the show, Matt Whitbread catches up with this week's interview, Ed Trippas, fresh off his clutch steeple qualifier and Olympic selection.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN