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ROAD 2 DUBLIN EP2: ft Will Boyle, David Troy & Bri McGhee

Welcome to the second episode of our bi-weekly series, The Road To Dublin, where we follow three athletes building toward the Dublin Marathon on October 25th. They're deep in their training blocks now and all gearing up for their mid-block half marathons. We chat all things nutrition, race shoes, training strategy, and what it takes to peak on race day. Please meet: Bri McGhee, a final-year dietetics student running her very first marathon. David Troy, the national 10k champion, gearing up for only his second time over the 42.2km distance. Will Boyle, an Asics frontrunner coming off an injury that ruled him out of London, now looking ahead to an exciting Dublin build. Follow along as these three chase very different dreams on the same course.... it's going to be something special.

EDP80: Sydney Marathon / UTMB Mont Blanc / European Track & Diamond League Roundup / Perth City2Surf

The Easy Double lads are back in what was another massive week in athletics, and they're here to break it down for you. We had the Sydney Marathon🦘, in its second year as a World Marathon Major, and the East Africans asserted their dominance over the 42.2km. Across Europe there was the Zurich Diamond League and big meets in Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. Perth's City2Surf happened... And finally, in the French mountains, UTMB Mont Blanc highlighted ultra and trail running as the best in the world battled over 10,000m of elevation across hours and hours of running. The lads cover the latest running news 📰, Double TroubleTrouble👊, and YouTube diaries 📺 in what is a jam-packed episode. If you enjoy the podcast, make sure you're following Easy Double on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and leave us a rating—it really helps us reach more runners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepodcast ⭐ Join the Easy Double Club on Patreon: For just £5 / A$10 per month you'll get: Weekly bonus episodes Exclusive training diaries from Ryan, Dean & Eoin Behind-the-scenes content from races and major championships Early access, race previews and extra analysis you won't hear on the public podcast Access to our growing Easy Double community Thanks as always for listening—we hope you enjoy the episode!

The No Agenda Show #19 (Parteon Show)

For one time only we are releasing our Patreon show to the wider world just to get a taste of what the show is about. In what is a big show, Ryan gives a massive injury update, Dean gives a race update, and Eoin is on the beach metaphorically not physically. We have a big Sydney Marathon preview, a Zurich Diamond League preview, and more. ⭐ Join the Easy Double Club on Patreon: For just £5 / A$10 per month you'll get: Weekly bonus episodes Exclusive training diaries from Ryan, Dean & Eoin Behind-the-scenes content from races and major championships Early access and extra analysis you won't hear on the public podcast Access to our growing Easy Double community Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EasyDouble Enjoy Doublers!

EDP79: Eoin's Irish debut / Lausanne & Silesia Diamond League's / Antrim Coast / Australian National XC

Eoin's Irish debut: 14:01 in Antrim, a HALF MARATHON WORLD RECORD & Diamond League madness It's a huge episode of Easy Double this week as Eoin returns from the Antrim Coast 5K after pulling on the Irish vest for the first time—and delivering a massive performance. We get the full story behind his 14:01 run, from the build-up and race-day routine to mixing it with an international field, closing in 2:43 for the final kilometre and then immediately being whisked away for his first-ever doping control. We break down all of that and plenty more from another massive week in the running world, including: 🇮🇪 Eoin's Irish debut — the emotions of representing Ireland, how the race unfolded and just how close he came to breaking 14 minutes. 🧪 Inside doping control — Eoin reveals exactly what happened after being selected for testing immediately after the finish. 🥤 Bicarb, beetroot, Nomio & caffeine — Eoin talks through his complete pre-race protocol and we discuss how much difference the "one percenters" actually make. 🌍 A ridiculous new half marathon world record — Yomif Kejelcha runs an astonishing 56:51 in Argentina, including a largely solo second half and a negative split. 💎 Diamond League action from Lausanne & Silesia — Femke Bol's incredible transition to the 800m continues, Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivers again and the world's best distance runners battle it out as the season reaches its business end. 🇦🇺 Australian National Cross Country Championships — we break down the brutal conditions, the standout performances and the athletes who impressed us most. 👶 Plus, we try to put an incredible 17:49 5K from a 10-year-old listener's son into some kind of context. It's a long one—but there was simply too much happening in the running world to leave anything out. If you enjoy the podcast, make sure you're following Easy Double on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and leave us a rating—it really helps us reach more runners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepodcast ⭐ Join the Easy Double Club on Patreon: For just £5 / A$10 per month you'll get: Weekly bonus episodes Exclusive training diaries from Ryan, Dean & Eoin Behind-the-scenes content from races and major championships Early access, race previews and extra analysis you won't hear on the public podcast Access to our growing Easy Double community Thanks as always for listening—we hope you enjoy the episode!

THE ROAD TO DUBLIN EP1: Bri McGhee, David Troy & Will Boyle

Welcome to the first episode of our bi-weekly series, The Road to Dublin, where we follow three athletes building toward the Dublin Marathon on October 25th. Please meet: Bri McGhee, a final-year dietetics student running her very first marathon. David Troy, the national 10k champion, gearing up for only his second time over the 42.2km distance. Will Boyle, an Asics frontrunner coming off an injury that ruled him out of London, now looking ahead to an exciting Dublin build. Follow along in what is going to be a roller coaster ride.

EDP78: Jakob is BACK / Almgren 10,000m Masterclass / Dean makes his return to racing

It's a bumper episode this week as we break down all the action from the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham—plus plenty happening closer to home for the Easy Double boys. Ryan is back in Perth but unfortunately brings an injury update, with a suspected femoral neck stress reaction putting the brakes on his marathon build. Meanwhile, Dean finally pins a number on again—and casually runs 14:52 at parkrun on his return to racing. Then it's into a huge week of European athletics: 🇳🇴 Jakob Ingebrigtsen is back. After all the uncertainty around his fitness, Jakob produces a brilliant tactical 5,000m victory—and suddenly the Jakob vs Josh Kerr conversation feels very alive again. 🇸🇪 Andreas Almgren's incredible 10,000m. Forget waiting for a kick—Almgren takes on a stacked field from the front, runs 27:23 and completely dismantles the race. We break down the tactics and some inside insight Ryan picked up from Jordan Donnelly before the championship. - 🇮🇪 Mark English finally gets his European gold, delivering another tactical masterclass in the 800m. 🇮🇹 Nadia Battocletti dominates the 5,000m and 10,000m double and further establishes herself as one of the very best distance runners in the world. 🤯 One of the most unpredictable men's 1500m finals you'll see, with Stefan Nillessen taking gold and Andrew Coscoran producing a huge finish for his first major medal. 🏃 Championship marathon carnage on an incredibly tough Birmingham course. 🆚 We debate Josh Kerr's decision to skip Europeans and whether his selective racing approach could ultimately hurt his legacy compared with Jakob's extraordinary championship record. 💉 Plus, another doping case hits athletics and we discuss what it means when athletes are caught through biological passport abnormalities. 🎥 Ryan and Dean share a couple of running watches from the week, including Josh Kerr's Breaking the Mile film, old-school marathon training and why—despite everything that's changed in running—so much remains exactly the same. ⛽ And a look at the maths behind marathon fuelling, why "hitting the wall" isn't quite as mysterious as it once seemed, and how modern fuelling strategies are changing what's possible over 42.2km. Plus the usual training chat, questionable takes and Double Trouble to finish. If you enjoy the podcast, make sure you're following Easy Double on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and leave us a rating—it really helps us reach more runners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepodcast ⭐ Join the Easy Double Club on Patreon: For just £5 / A$10 per month you'll get: Weekly bonus episodes Exclusive training diaries from Ryan, Dean & Eoin Behind-the-scenes content from races and major championships Early access and extra analysis you won't hear on the public podcast Access to our growing Easy Double community Thanks as always for listening—we hope you enjoy EDP78!

EDP77: Eoin's 3000m PB & Irish Call-Up / City2Surf / European Champs Preview

Eoin gets the call-up! 🇮🇪 A big week for Easy Double as Eoin drops some unexpected news—he's officially been selected to represent Ireland over 5K! 🇮🇪 After hitting the qualifying standards, Eoin gets his first senior Irish singlet and will line up at the new international 5K in Larne alongside an Irish team featuring Jack Moran, Eoghan McIlhenny, Colm Rooney and Tony McCambridge. We get into all of that, plus: 🇮🇪 Eoin's Irish call-up—how the selection came about, why he thought the opportunity had disappeared after Nationals, and what it means to finally get the chance to represent his country. 🔥 Eoin Recaps his 3000m PB in 8:12 A quick trip to the UK for BMC provided the perfect opportunity to cash in on the Font Romeu training camp. 🏃‍♂️ European Championships Preview — The long awaited return of the Norwegian King Jakob Ingebrigsten, is he back back as he races the 5000m. Including a look at some of the other start fields. 🚶 Race walking doping drama—we revisit the Commonwealth Games 10,000m walk after Kenyan athlete Stephen Ndangiri's anti-doping case following an out-of-competition test ahead of Glasgow. 💉 Why would a race walker even take EPO? After giving race walking a hard time last week, we attempt to understand just how much physiology matters once everyone at the top level has mastered the technique. 🤖 Ryan's relationship with ChatGPT gets another mention as the boys wonder whether it's time for a full debrief on his latest training. 😂 Plus the usual Easy Double tangents, questionable athletics knowledge and Eoin discovering that severe sleep deprivation might actually improve his podcasting. If you enjoy the podcast, make sure you're following Easy Double on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and leave us a rating—it really helps us reach more runners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepodcast ⭐ Join the Easy Double Club on Patreon: For just £5 / A$10 per month you'll get: Weekly bonus episodes Exclusive training diaries from Ryan, Dean & Eoin Behind-the-scenes content from races and major championships Early access and extra analysis you won't hear on the public podcast Access to our growing Easy Double community Thanks as always for listening—we hope you enjoy the episode!

EDP76: Commonwealth Games from Glasgow

Commonwealth Games Special: Glasgow delivers, behind-the-scenes stories & championship analysis The Commonwealth Games delivered in a huge way—and after spending the weekend in Glasgow, Ryan is back with plenty of stories from inside the championships. We break down all of the biggest moments from an unforgettable week of athletics, including: 🥇 Rose Davies' incredible 5,000m/10,000m double and what it says about her rise to the very top of world distance running. 🇦🇺 Kai Robinson's tactical masterclass to claim Commonwealth 10,000m gold. 👟 Josh Kerr's dominant mile victory, Cam Myers' silver medal, and the tactical battle that unfolded between the world's best milers. 🔥 Georgia Hunter Bell's commanding 800m gold and another brilliant Australian medal through Sarah Billings. 💥 The steeplechase drama, championship racing tactics, and why some athletes got absolutely everything right. 🎙️ Ryan shares some behind-the-scenes stories from Glasgow—including rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in world athletics, conversations with coaches, and what championship racing looks like away from the TV cameras. 📈 Plus our usual race analysis, coaching insights and the small tactical details that decide championship medals. If you enjoy the podcast, make sure you're following Easy Double on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and leave us a rating—it really helps us reach more runners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepodcast ⭐ Join the Easy Double Club on Patreon: For just £5 / A$10 per month you'll get: Weekly bonus episodes Exclusive training diaries from Ryan, Dean & Eoin Behind-the-scenes content from races and major championships Early access and extra analysis you won't hear on the public podcast Access to our growing Easy Double community Thanks as always for listening—we hope you enjoy the episode!

EDP75: Commonwealths Preview, Irish & USA Outdoor Nationals

Episode 75 sees the boys still spread across three countries as Ryan checks in from the Wirral, Eoin is back in Ireland and Dean holds the fort in Perth. There's plenty to unpack as the US outdoor nationals took place on the east coast with some big names hitting the track while oacorss in Ireland Eoin reflects on the Irish national champs and his performance in the 5000m. Ryan and Dean are training the house down as they look forward to autum marathons. The Comm games kicks off with big interest in both the Australian team British team in all distance events and the hosts pick their favourites. As always, expect plenty of running chat, a few laughs, and the odd tangent along the way. 🎙️ Support the Podcast For bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, exclusive Q&As and more, join the Easy Double Patreon:⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyDouble⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram for clips, updates and everything in between:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/easydoublepod/⁠⁠ Got a question, guest suggestion or just want to get in touch?📧 ⁠⁠easydoublepod@gmail.com⁠

EDP74: Josh Kerr OBLITERATES the Mile WR in London 3:42.66

Episode 74 sees the boys spread across three countries as Ryan checks in from the Wirral, Eoin returns from his altitude camp in St. Moritz, and Dean holds the fort in Perth. There's plenty to unpack as Eoin reflects honestly on life at altitude, the reality of racing against some of the world's best, and the challenge of trusting the process when the performances don't quite match the training. The lads also revisit Ed Eyestone's brilliant appearance on the podcast and look ahead to Ryan and Raf heading to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games. Then it's time for a full breakdown of an unforgettable London Diamond League. Josh Kerr's astonishing world record mile takes centre stage, with analysis of what made the performance so special, whether anyone saw it coming, and what it means for the future of middle-distance running. The boys also dive into Keely Hodgkinson's return, Jess Hull's victory in the 3000m, the emergence of Brandon Miller in the 800m, and plenty more from one of the greatest Diamond League meetings in recent memory. As always, expect plenty of running chat, a few laughs, and the odd tangent along the way. 🎙️ Support the Podcast For bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, exclusive Q&As and more, join the Easy Double Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyDouble Follow us on Instagram for clips, updates and everything in between: https://www.instagram.com/easydoublepod/ Got a question, guest suggestion or just want to get in touch? 📧 easydoublepod@gmail.com

EDP73: Wanyonyi 1000m WR / Can Josh Kerr break the mile WR? / Morton Games / Kipchoge's career goes on in Porto Alegre

Episode 73 is here, and while Eoin is off on a road trip, Ryan and Dean have plenty to get through. We break down an action-packed weekend of athletics, including the Monaco Diamond League, where a world record fell, Agnes Ngetich continued her incredible rise, Emmanuel Wanyonyi produced one of the performances of the year over 1000m, and we discuss what these results mean ahead of a huge championship season. We also cover the Morton Games in Ireland, Eliud Kipchoge's latest marathon appearance in Brazil, and Tom Samuel's decision to leave the NCAA and turn professional. Then it's all eyes on Project 222. Josh Kerr has publicly declared his intention to attack Hicham El Guerrouj's iconic mile world record of 3:43.13, aiming to become the first man ever to run 222 seconds for the mile. We discuss just how realistic that target is, whether Yared Nuguse could spoil the party, and make our own predictions for what could be one of the most anticipated races of the season. As always, there's plenty of training chat, a few laughs along the way, and another edition of Double Trouble to round things off. Enjoy! If you enjoy the show, would like access to more behind the scenes chats on our own training and be part of the insider community, or you would just like to support the show, you can do so here: patreon.com/c/EasyDouble Follow along on Instagram: @easydoublepod

Ed Eyestone: Olympian, Olympic Coach & Architect of the BYU Distance Dynasty

What does it really take to build an Olympic marathoner? In this episode of the Easy Double Podcast, we're joined by legendary coach Ed Eyestone—two-time Olympian, NCAA champion, and the architect behind one of the most successful collegiate distance running programs in the world. Having coached Olympic marathoners Connor Mantz and Clayton Young, along with Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks, Ed shares the principles that have shaped decades of success at BYU. Joining Ryan and Dean is coach, Raf , who brings a unique coach-to-coach perspective throughout the conversation. Raf's experience as both an elite athlete and long-time coach allows the discussion to go beyond the usual interview, diving deeper into training methodology, athlete development, the balance between talent and hard work, and the finer details of coaching at the highest level. Together, we explore Ed's journey from Olympian to one of the most respected coaches in world distance running, discussing his own career, the evolution of his coaching philosophy, lessons from training alongside some of the world's best marathoners, and the mindset required to consistently develop athletes capable of competing on the biggest stage. In this episode we discuss: Ed's journey from athlete to Olympic coach Building the BYU distance dynasty Coaching Connor Mantz, Clayton Young & Kenneth Rooks Talent vs trainability Marathon training philosophy The importance of belief, culture and consistency What everyday runners can learn from elite performers If you enjoyed the podcast please leave us a rating, you can follow us on instagram @easydoublepod or contact us at easydoublepod@gmail.com

EDP72: Gold Coast Half Marathon Race Recap / Pre-Classic

The lads are back in what was a massive week of running. We kick things off with Eoin's unforgettable Tour de France experience in Font-Romeu, from roadside crowds and Ben Healy souvenirs to Tommy Foster's viral TV appearance. Back in Perth, Dean's starting to feel like himself again on the track, while Ryan reflects on a breakthrough weekend at the Gold Coast Half Marathon. On the Gold Coast, Haftu Strintzos shocked everyone by breaking the Australian marathon record in what was only his 3rd attempt over the distance. In the Half, Izzi Batt-Doyle did what she does best and demolished the field. Over in Eugene at the Pre Classic, the Aussies were on fire as Cam Myers won the Bowerman Mile while also breaking the Australian record for the mile. Ryan takes us inside every kilometre of his new PB, explaining the race plan, the gamble of latching onto Izzi Batt-Doyle's group, managing the headwind, trusting the heart rate, and the mindset that carried him to a 67:31. We also discuss what the performance says about his future over the marathon, how cycling may have contributed to the comeback, and whether there's even more to come. We then recap a huge weekend on the Gold Coast, including Haftu Strintzos' sensational Australian marathon record, Izzi Batt-Doyle's amazing win in the half marathon, standout performances across the marathon and half marathon fields, and what made the event so special. There is a bit of Double Trouble involved with toilet difficulties on course.. As always, thanks for listening. If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow the podcast, leave us a rating, and share it with a mate—it really helps us keep growing. Thanks to our partners BIX Nutrition as always for their support in sponsoring the Results. If you need some nutrition to help support training and recovery, use code DOUBLE to receive 20% off your orders! Also, thanks to https://drinknomio.com/ for providing product support and helping us [prepare to outperform] 🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepod📩 Email: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠easydoublepod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠](mailto:easydoublepod@gmail.com) For early release, no adverts & plenty of bonus content, join us at Patreon [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠](⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyDouble)https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyDouble⁠

EDP71: Records fall at Paris Diamond League / Gold Coast Weekend Preview

This week on the Easy Double Podcast, we're back to unpack one of the biggest weekends of the year so far. We dive into a sensational Paris Diamond League where Cam Myers finally breaks the long-standing Australian 1500m record, Sarah Billings runs an Australian record over 800m, and we discuss just how good Femke Bol could become in her new event. We also break down the men's 1500m, 800m and 5000m, why Paris continues to produce some of the fastest racing in the world, and what the performances mean heading towards the Commonwealth Games. Closer to home, we recap the WA State Cross Country Championships before previewing this weekend's Gold Coast Marathon Festival. We run through the elite half marathon and marathon fields, discuss the chances of Andy Buchanan, Brett Robinson, Izzy Batt-Doyle and Australia's leading contenders, and make our predictions for one of the strongest domestic races of the year. Elsewhere, Eoin checks in from Font Romeu as Europe battles a heatwave, Dean talks training progression and CTL management, Ryan accidentally turns up to the WA Cross Country Championships a day late, and there's plenty of discussion around marathon preparation, race tactics, YouTube diaries and everything else happening in the world of distance running. If you're following the Diamond League, Gold Coast Marathon, Australian athletics or simply love distance running, there's plenty to get stuck into.

EDP70: Camp Font Romeu / British Champs / Doha Diamond League / FBK Games

This week on the Easy Double Podcast we discuss results from the British Track and Field Champs, Doha Diamond League, Ostrava Golden Spike meet and the FBK Games. In running news, Australia's Commonwealth Games teams were announced and the London Marathon officially goes to a 2-day event for 2027. In this week's Double Trouble we discuss: should Olympic athletes be paid? All this and so much more in another stacked episode of the Easy Double Podcast. As always we dive into the races, the stories behind them and everything else going on in the running world. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepod📩 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠easydoublepod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ For early release, no adverts & plenty of bonus content, join us at Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyDouble

EDP69: Oslo Diamond League / NCAA Wrap Up / LA Grand Prix

Welcome to the 69th episode of the Easy Double Podcast. Just Ryan and Dean this week as Eoin takes some annual leave while he is getting settled in the French Pyrenees. In a massive show we chat all things Oslo Diamond League: Ethiopia dominate the women's 3000m, teenage sensation Cooper Lutkenhaus dominates the men's 800m taking down some massive names. The men's 5000m didn't disappoint either, with some of the lads making the 13-minute barrier look like a walk in the park. We chat all things NCAA as they concluded, and the LA Grand Prix. In running news, we learn that triathlete Alex Yee is set to run the Monaco Diamond League, while Cape Town gets named the 8th World Marathon Major. All this and so much more in another stacked episode of the Easy Double Podcast. As always we dive into the races, the stories behind them and everything else going on in the running world. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepod📩 Email: ⁠⁠⁠easydoublepod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ For early release, no adverts & plenty of bonus content, join us at Patreon ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyDouble

EDP68: Rome & Stockholm Diamond League Round Up / Eoin's 5000m Race Review

It's hard to keep up at this stage but the lads are back with more race results. First up is the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland 🇫🇮 where there was an extremely stacked 5000m where only half the field finished and a deep 1500m. Next it was the 🇮🇹 Rome Diamond League where M11 Track Club's Georgia Hunter Bell got the win in her season opener while Keely Hodgkinson mixed things up and ran a 400m. In the 5000m, Ethiopia showed their dominance claiming the top 7 spots while Linden Hall from Australia and Sarah Healy from Ireland both got shiny new PBs. Then to 🇸🇪Stockholm where again the fields didn't disappoint. Young American Cooper Lutkenhaus got the win over a star studded line up while another young gun Audrey Werro got a shock win over Keely Hodgkinson in the women's 800m, clocking the third fastest time ever. To conclude the event, Yared Nuguse stole Cam Myers' spotlight and out-kicked the young Australian in an enthralling men's 1500m. You think that's all but it's not. The lads preview the 🇳🇴 Oslo Diamond League where again the fields are ridiculously deep, with the highlight event being the Dream Mile. Eoin talks us through his disappointing 5000m on the track where he learned a lesson or two but was able to take the positives. 📺 In YouTube Diaries we give you guys a heads up on Team Makou's channel as they release a teaser on a series following Ellis Cross's build to the European Marathon later in the summer. 👊 In Double Trouble the lads take aim at head coach ChatGPT and while coach GPT can be helpful, he will never make it as a top coach. All this and so much more in another stacked episode of the Easy Double Podcast. As always we dive into the races, the stories behind them and everything else going on in the running world. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepod📩 Email: ⁠⁠easydoublepod@gmail.com⁠⁠ For early release, no adverts & plenty of bonus content, join us at Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyDouble

EDP67 (ft Pete Bol): Launceston/Leonora Golden Gift/Rabat Diamond league/VHI Womens Mini Marathon/AJ Great Manchester Run

Fasten your seatbelts for one of our biggest episodes yet! We've got results from all around the world, starting with the 🇦🇺 Launceston Running Festival, where Australians lit up the roads of Tasmania with some all-comers records. On the other side of Australia, in the gold mining town of Leonora, Pete Bol takes the win and a nugget of gold in what has to be one of the most unique races in the world. Pete also drops by to chat all things Golden Gift and his upcoming track season. On the other side of the world in 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland, one of the biggest women's-only races took place as the VHI Women's Mini Marathon took over the city with over 24,000 women taking part. Across the Irish Sea in 🇬🇧 Manchester, UK, the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run attracted some of the world's best athletes, coinciding with the UK Road 10K Championships. Then finally, in 🇲🇦 Rabat, Morocco, some star-studded fields kicked off their season at the Rabat Diamond League. 📰 In running news, the Enhanced Games didn't quite deliver the enhanced results they were looking for. World Athletics also released their entry standards for the 2027 World Championships in China, we break them all down. 👊 A massive downhill road race in Madrid gets this week's Double Trouble treatment, as the lads struggle to comprehend why this is even a thing. It's peak track season in Europe right now, and we look ahead to some exciting upcoming races including the Rome Diamond League, Stockholm Diamond League, and the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, where Irish, British, and Australian athletes are all set to compete. Sit tight and enjoy this one — it's an absolute belter! As always we dive into the races, the stories behind them and everything else going on in the running world. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepod📩 Email: ⁠easydoublepod@gmail.com⁠ For early release, no adverts & plenty of bonus content, join us at Patreon ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyDouble

Sam Gilman: Taking Flight, from US Airforce to USA Track & Field

This week on the Easy Double Podcast, we had the honour of sitting down with Sam Gilman. Sam has an incredibly unique story — starting his career as a US Air Force officer before becoming one of America's top middle distance track athletes. Now training alongside Grant Fisher in Utah, Sam opens up about his journey from the Academy to the elite level, the mindset that drives him, and so much more.

EDP66: Double Race Recap - Eoin's 5000m / Ryan's HBF / Xiamen Diamond League / LA Track Festival + more

🇧🇪 Eoin gives a full on-the-ground recap from the IFAM meet in Brussels after running a 14:15 track PB over 5000m in one of Europe’s famously stacked midnight races. We discuss the chaos of heat allocations, racing at midnight, navigating massive fields and what it’s actually like trying to race hard in the middle of a European heatwave. 🇦🇺 Back home in Perth, Ryan breaks down his 4th place finish at the HBF Run 12k in 38:21 after throwing himself into the race from the gun in pursuit of the win. We discuss race tactics, tunnel surges, weaving through thousands of runners, heart rate paranoia, nitrate timing and why racing on feel might still trump all the sports science. Before we started, we also shared our thoughts and condolences to the friends and family of the runner who tragically lost their life at HBF Run yesterday. Incredibly sad news. 🇨🇳 Over in China, we unpack another huge Diamond League: • Abby Caldwell wins again in the women’s 1500m • Jess Hull, Claudia Hollingsworth and Sarah Billings continue the Commonwealth Games selection headache • Sub-13 performances continue in brutal heat and humidity • Andreas Almgren records a DNF after his huge 3k opener 🇺🇸 At Sound Running LA Track Fest: • Habtom Samuel runs 12:57 to break the Eritrean record • Jackson Sharp moves to 6th on the Australian all-time list with 13:05 • Parker Valby returns from injury with a 14:49 win • We discuss the insane current depth in global distance running As always we dive into the races, the stories behind them and everything else going on in the running world. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @easydoublepod 📩 Email: easydoublepod@gmail.com For early release, no adverts & plenty of bonus content, join us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyDouble

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