Episode 48 | Guest Hosts Chris Shaw and Simon Pham | Col Junner, WTF Results and Perth hosting announcements

WA Running Podcast

Matt is joined by two guest hosts this week. Two of the nicest guys you'll meet in the WA Running Community.
- WARP employee 004, meme-maker extraordinaire and long distance runner Simon Pham
- Newly crowned Sub-3 marathoner, Chris 'Metronome' Shaw
In the episode:
- Matt debriefs his Sydney Marathon and enjoys a light week of recovery
- Simon has his first week under new coach Tina Ingraham with 3 notable sessions
- Chris is still on cloud nine as he runs us through his first sub 3 marathon
Results
Gerry Hill and Astrid Roberts win the WAMC Col Junner 10k down at Canning River Regional Park. Mike Lawson and Kristen Turnbull win the 5k - https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2024&race=176&distance=318#results
Matt Sallinovich and Sarah Niven win the WTF (Waterous Trail on Foot) 100miler down in Dwellingup
Ally Willcox and 3rd and Josh Tighe 9th in the Surf Coast Century over in Lorne - https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29707
News
The Perth Track Classic is set to return in 2025 after a 5 year hiatus, with the announcement that the event will be upgraded and reimagined as a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze level meet - https://www.athletics.com.au/news/perth-track-classic-set-to-ignite-the-west-in-march-2025
WA is confirmed to host the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships for the first time in 15 years, set to be staged in April https://www.athletics.com.au/events/239200
Thanks for listening and have a great week in running. See you next week.
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