Liam Adams

Australia

Liam Adams is an accomplished Australian middle-distance runner known for his expertise in the 5000 meters and cross country events. He has represented Australia at various international competitions and is a national titleholder in his events. With a strong focus on endurance and speed, Adams continues to be a prominent figure in Australian athletics.

Personal Bests

Marathon

2:08:39

7/2/2023

Half Marathon

1:02:15

6/11/2022

10 Kilometres Road

28:40

2/23/2020

12 Kilometres Road

34:27

9/16/2018

15 Kilometres Road

44:48

4/13/2014

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5: Liam Adams, the sparky marathoner who spray paints his shoes

5: Liam Adams, the sparky marathoner who spray paints his shoes

August 4, 2024

Liam Adams is running the marathon in Paris this weekend! We spoke while he was training in Flagstaff, Arizona, surviving dodgy motel accommodation and encounters with wild animals. We talk about his rocky road to Australian team selection, what training has looked like recently, his goals for Paris, and the challenges of being unsponsored while running at the highest level.

Liam is an Australian marathoner who famously works full-time as a sparky (sparky is slang for electrician for our international listeners). Liam ran his PB of 2:08:39 on the Gold Coast in 2023, which was the fastest time run by an Aussie in Australia, and Liam is confident there’s more in the tank.

Liam is already a 2x Olympian, having represented Australia in the marathon at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and placing 24th at the Tokyo Olympics. He’s also competed at the Commonwealth Games and the World Athletics Cross-Country Championships. Paris will be his third Games.

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Episode 383 - Big Kahunas

Episode 383 - Big Kahunas

June 13, 2024

It’s a fast one this week as TOC joins Mel to discuss all things Speedweek at Sandgate parkrun. We discuss parkrun’s global expansion plans, and, speaking of fast, Liam Adams gets a call up to Paris. Dazza hears from a lot of people, PK visits Nuriootpa, Lyndell is on the South Bank and Johan checks in from Emerald Resort. Rachel logs in, and the UK reigns supreme again.

Show notes1h 14m

For The Kudos - #98

For The Kudos - #98

May 15, 2024

Episode 98 kicks off with Brett and Joel announcing their upcoming 100th episode live show before shedding some light on the huge patreon-only special series that is coming very soon. As for training week's Joel struggles to get back to his previous form but finishes the week with his longest run for the year at the Sydney Marathon x FTK x Mad Rabbit Crew x Runners Paradise long run. Brett lays down a solid Tuesday workout before getting a cortisone shot in his groin, and returns to Ferny Creek for his Sunday long run. Both Brett & Joel join forces mid episode to give their take on Liam Adams being bumped out of Olympic Marathon selection.

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Ep 47 - Interview with Liam Adams

Ep 47 - Interview with Liam Adams

August 11, 2022

Liam Adams continues to perform at the highest level and race out of his skin when competing for Australia at the major championships, with one of the most courageous and ballsy efforts we've ever witnessed when attacking early off the front over at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Liam had learnt from previous race experiences against the East Africans, that allowing them to control the race with a fartlek type style of racing, would only lessen his chances of a good result. Liam was confident that settling into an early fast rhythm that was sustainable for the distance, would set himself up for his best performance on the day and throw a cat among the pigeons for the Africans. Liam gritted it out like he always does and was closing in on the runner in third spot with the gap to the bronze medal narrowing with every stride as they neared the finish line but unfortunately ran out of real estate and finished seven seconds behind in fourth. Liam is already thinking about the road to Paris in two years times that would see him pull on the marathon green and gold singlet for his third consecutive Olympic Games to match his Comm Games record. Liam is one of the most successful runners and athletes Australia has had, and will no doubt comfortably break the 2:10 barrier in the months to come to make his spot on the Australian Olympic Team non-discretionary! All the best Liam:) Greatly appreciate your support for the podcast on Patreon -www.patreon.com/therunningguypodcast The Running Guy Podcast Singlet -www.therunningguypodcastsinglet The Running Guy Coaching Website - therunningguy.com.au Instagram - Instagram.com/therunningguypodcast Facebook - therunningguypodcast Join The Running Guy Podcast Strava Club - therunningguypodcast YouTube Channel youtube.com/channel/UCAvM0q11KzHkLBoL0LX_9lw Opening music - Artist: Soundroll Song: Lost in Love Closing music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Wood DanHenig.com Hey guy's if you are enjoying listening to the show and would like to make a small donation of support then follow this PayPal link https://paypal.me/astonduncan?locale.x=en_AU

Show notes1h 23m

SE5 EP71 TEMPO : Liam Adams

SE5 EP71 TEMPO : Liam Adams

October 23, 2021

Neil & Geoff talk to top bloke & Australian marathon running’s people’s champ, true blue battler & Olympian, Liam Adams … the full time electrician non-professional elite runner that still manages 160-200km per week. You’ll hear how the Olympics in Japan compared to Brazil, his journey from junior cross country to the world stage, how he manages the work / elite running balance & some fascinating insight in to how SIA drug testing influences an athlete’s life. This guy really makes you wonder … what could he achieve if he was supported & able to go fully pro, sub 2:10? … new Aussie record? … we think so, get behind this legend people :-)

Ep 39 - Interview with Liam Adams

Ep 39 - Interview with Liam Adams

June 24, 2021

Liam Adams passage to his first Olympics in Rio 2016 was certainly filled with lots of barriers that he just managed to hurdle on the very last day of the qualification period. To say the Tokyo 2020 qualification was a lot easier would be far from accurate, when Liam's first attempt of running the 2:11:30 required time on the Gold Coast in 2019 fell short by just 6 seconds. Having the disappointment of the 2016 Lake Biwa DNF result in his mind when his hamstring failed, Liam was determined to make sure he did what ever was needed to make this one count and secure his spot on the Australian Team. With the COVID pandemic just starting to shut down the globe and cause the cancellation of travelling and racing, Liam wasn't fully aware at the time of how huge it was when he crossed the line running a 2:10:48 and earning himself the number one spot on the Australian team and running the fastest marathon by an Aussie in 13 years. Liam is as gritty as they come and I'm extremely excited to see how his 2nd Olympic Marathon unfolds along with the other 5 members of the team. All the best Liam, Brett, Jack, Lisa, Sinead and Ellie. Greatly appreciate your support for the podcast on Patreon -www.patreon.com/therunningguypodcast The Running Guy Podcast Singlet -www.therunningguypodcastsinglet The Running Guy Coaching Website - therunningguy.com.au Instagram - Instagram.com/therunningguypodcast Facebook - therunningguypodcast Join The Running Guy Podcast Strava Club - therunningguypodcast YouTube Channel youtube.com/channel/UCAvM0q11KzHkLBoL0LX_9lw Opening music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Flames Closing music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Wood DanHenig.com Hey guy's if you are enjoying listening to the show and would like to make a small donation of support then follow this PayPal link https://paypal.me/astonduncan?locale.x=en_AU

Show notes1h 17m

Ep 20 - Interview with Liam Adams post Lake Biwa Marathon 2020

Ep 20 - Interview with Liam Adams post Lake Biwa Marathon 2020

March 13, 2020

Liam went into Biwa with a less than ideal preparation block as far as time went, due to the horrific summer bushfire season that many won't forget and being denied access into more preferred races further into the year. With time away from work granted, Liam knuckled down for 4 weeks of high mileage at altitude to give himself the best chance of performing at his best and qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Liam discusses how the day unfolded, the prep leading in and the uncertainty of what lies ahead with the outbreak of Coronavirus, Enjoy! Follow Liam at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liam.adams.3979 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liamadamsrunner/ Greatly appreciate your support for the podcast with Patreon -www.patreon.com/therunningguypodcast The Running Guy Podcast Singlet -www.therunningguypodcastsinglet The Running Guy Coaching Website - therunningguy.com.au Instagram - www.instagram.com/therunningguypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therunningguypodcast/ Join The Running Guy Podcast Strava Club - www.strava.com/clubs/therunningguypodcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvM0q11KzHkLBoL0LX_9lw Opening music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Flames Closing music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Wood DanHenig.com Hey guy's if you are enjoying listening to the show and would like to make a small donation of support then follow this PayPal link https://paypal.me/astonduncan?locale.x=en_AU

Ep 9 - Interview with Liam Adams hours before toeing the start line at 2019 Berlin Marathon

Ep 9 - Interview with Liam Adams hours before toeing the start line at 2019 Berlin Marathon

September 28, 2019

Great discussion with Liam Adams from his hotel room the morning before racing the 2019 Berlin Marathon where Liam is hoping a less than ideal preparation due to respiratory infection he picked whilst performing his work duties as an electrician in the final weeks of his preparation doesn't hamper his efforts on improving on the 2:11:36 that he ran on the Gold Coast, 6 seconds short of the Olympic qualifying standard for Tokyo next year of 2:11:30. Liam chats about the injuries that nearly prevented him from his debut Olympics in Rio 2016 and his experiences at the City2Surf events among other topics, I'm sure you will enjoy! The Running Guy Coaching Website - therunningguy.com.au Follow along at: www.instagram.com/therunningguyoz/ Like over at: www.facebook.com/runningcoachCanberra/ Join the Running Guy Strava Podcast Club: www.strava.com/clubs/therunningguypodcast Subscribe to The Running Guy YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvM0q11KzHkLBoL0LX_9lw Opening music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Flames Closing music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Wood DanHenig.com Hey guy's if you are enjoying listening to the show and would like to make a small donation of support then follow this PayPal link https://paypal.me/astonduncan?locale.x=en_AU

Show notes1h 23m

Episode 104

Episode 104

March 21, 2018

The parkrun adventurers are counting down the days until the inaugural parkrun adventurers listener meet-up and share our fave road-trip games to get the party started! Olympian, Commonwealth Games athlete and parkrun Australia record holder Liam Adams takes some time out from altitude training to give us an insight into the inner workings of an elite athlete in the lead up to Gold Coast 2018. Plus Channel 5 News Crew member Lyndell is back with a roving report from the launch of Forest Lake parkrun.

Show notes1h 4m

Episode 31 - Stephen Dinneen

Episode 31 - Stephen Dinneen

August 8, 2016

The parkrun adventurers catch the fever, the Longest Runs in Qld finally have their day, and roving adventurer Alyson Webster reports from the scene. Westerfolds parkrunner Stephen Dinneen runs rings and evades bears in the US with Aussie Marathoner Liam Adams. And Dave 'Robbo' Robertson shares Newy parkrun's send-off for Scott Westcott, and details his own plans for Rio.

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