{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IMO 36 - Taking Legal Action Against Brett Larner (Japan Running News) + Racing Melbourne Marathon","description":"In this IMO episode, I explain why I am seeking legal action against Brett Larner from Japan Running News over what I believe has been a sustained campaign of online harassment, false reporting, inflammatory articles, and ongoing anonymous forum-style attacks. This week, I was denied the chance to run for a charity at the Gold Coast Marathon, with Brett\u2019s articles specifically referenced as part of that decision, and this has been the final reason I feel legal action is now necessary. Links: Coaching: https:\/\/sweatelitecoaching.com\/matt-fox\/ YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SweatElite Supporters Club: https:\/\/sweatelite.co\/supporters-club\/ In this episode, I talk through the full story from my time in Japan, including the detention situation, the media coverage that followed, and the way I believe the story has continued to be framed unfairly. I also discuss how these articles have affected me personally and professionally, including the recent Gold Coast Marathon charity rejection. I also give some broader updates on training, my return to running, parkrun, weight goals, and my plans for the Melbourne and Sydney Marathons. Later in the episode, I break down the origins of the media situation, the Ageo Half entry mix-up, the race ban fallout, the cannabis context, the online forum discussions, and why I now believe legal action is the only way forward. Timestamps: 00:00 Midday intro and drink mix 00:43 Why this episode matters 03:08 Japan detention backstory 09:07 Return to running and injury 13:57 16:06 parkrun and weight goals 17:55 Melbourne and Sydney marathon plans 22:24 Origins of the issues with Mr Larna - November 2023 (the meaty part) 25:21 Ekiden filming with Sebastian 25:54 Ageo Half entry mix-up 27:18 Brett Larner reaches out 30:38 AGEO City Half Marathon ban 31:33 Cheater article discovery 33:09 Arrest story goes public 35:10 Forum slander 39:12 Context on cannabis use 42:02 Brett accusations breakdown 45:58 Gold Coast charity rejection 51:39 Legal action and wrap up ","author_name":"Sweat Elite Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.sweatelite.co\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41836325\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203432815"}