The crew kicks off this week's episode from a freshly moved (and very unfinished) Frontrunner office to bring you a massive mix of raw training realities, major global athletics news, and technical gear deep dives. The biggest news of the week hits close to home: Oska shares his recent scan results, revealing a linear tear at the top of the proximal hamstring alongside severe high hamstring tendinopathy. It's a tough blow that likely sidelines him from competitive racing until around December, shaking up the training block but shifting the focus to a solid rehab phase. On the racing front, the team recaps a blistering week of athletics. They break down Sam Tanner's clinical 3:33 season opener in Nice, celebrate the seven new additions named to the New Zealand Commonwealth Games team, and track standout Kiwi performances across the NCAA circuit. Plus, they dive into the Oslo Diamond League action featuring Zoe Hobbs, Peter Bol, and Imogen Ayris, and discuss the wild crossover of triathletes Alex Yee and Cassandra Beaugrand stepping onto the track for a Monaco Diamond League 5K. To wrap it all up, the team checks in on the Wintergrind leaderboard, debates local track infrastructure wishes, and delivers a comprehensive review of NNormal's newest release, the Cadí trail shoe—Kilian Jornet and Camper's first true maximum-cushion, user-friendly daily cruiser. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to The Rundown 01:17 New Office Setup 02:20 Travel Plans and Staffing 03:44 Training Updates and Shoes 05:44 Tom's Routine and Movie Talk 09:28 Oska's Hamstring Diagnosis & Scan Results 14:37 Comm Games Selection & NCAA Highlights 18:34 Cross Country and Parkrun Hits 1 Million Events 21:01 London Marathon Goes Two-Day for 2027 26:06 Triathlon Dating Banter 26:51 Monaco Diamond League 5K Predictions 28:52 Steeplechase Pain and Heat Realities 29:46 The Betting Ethics Debate in Athletics 30:51 Cold Weather Running Gear Essentials 34:56 Caps In The Dark: Running Fashion Crimes? 36:31 Wintergrind Leaderboard Update 37:19 Christchurch Track Wish List 41:18 NNormal Cadí Shoe Deep Dive & Review 49:02 New Arrivals (On Drops, Saucony Endorphin Elite 3) & Wrap Up Episode Highlights The Injury Report: Oska's Hamstring A tough reminder of the razor's edge of elite training. The MRI confirmed a linear tear at the top of the proximal hamstring coupled with severe high hamstring tendinopathy. The Timeline: Competitive racing is on ice until roughly December 2026. The focus turns completely to active rehab, isometric loading, and supporting the local community from the sidelines. Gear Review: NNormal Cadí Kilian Jornet's brand departs from its ultra-minimalist, hyper-technical roots to launch its first highly approachable, max-cushion door-to-trail shoe. Specs: 35mm heel / 29mm forefoot (6mm drop), 4mm lugs, weighing in around 270g. The Verdict: Built on a wider, more accommodating last than the Kjerag or Tomir, featuring a supercritical foam midsole and a rock-solid Vibram Megagrip outsole. It sacrifices a bit of snappy, playful energy return in exchange for pure, protective comfort on smooth, rolling mountain miles. Quick Hits & News Sam Tanner: Opens his European campaign in style with a sharp 3:33 over 1500m in Nice. London 2027: The iconic marathon announces plans to expand into a massive two-day weekend event to accommodate surging demand. Parkrun Milestone: The global community movement celebrates a mind-boggling milestone of one million unique events worldwide.
