EDP48: Indoors Season kicks off - Results & Previews

We kick things off with reflections post-trip, including how Eoin’s Valencia result is settling with a bit of distance from race day, and what recovery actually looks like when the fitness is there but the body’s still catching up.

Running results & news this week include:

• The Doha Marathon (Jan 16) — big names, a fast winning time, and a massive prize pool (€250k / ~$410k AUD) raising questions about where road racing is heading.

• Cam Myers opening his season indoors at the University of Washington Preview with a 3:49.81 mile — and why skipping World Cross might actually make sense.

• Mark English breaking the Irish 600m record in 1:15.80… and the noticeable absence of his ASICS kit.

• Ruthe at the Potts Classic (Hastings) running 1:45.86 for 800m, with Sam Tanner close behind — and more kit changes raising eyebrows.

• A frank discussion on Zac Faccioni being dropped from OAC Oceania — short contracts, injury risk, and whether brands are failing athletes by not investing long-term.

Previews:

• New Balance Grand Prix — Jan 24

• Dr Sanders Invitational — Jan 25

Training weeks & real life:

• New shoes in the rotation

• Feeling flat and fatigued

• Under-fuelling chat (and why it sneaks up on you)

As always: honest takes, strong opinions, and a look ahead at what’s coming next.

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