This week on Better With Running:

• Chris Takes on Hanging Rock: Chriso dives into his recent experience racing cross country (XC) at Hanging Rock. He shares details about the fun-filled journey with the Shepp Runners Club crew on a party bus, the course layout, and his personal race reflection.
  

• Road to Recovery: Zacca & Lachlan Discuss Physio Progress: Lachlan Bromley, a senior physiotherapist from Reload Physio with a specialty in running, joins the show. He provides an update on Zacca's knee recovery journey, detailing progress since Zacca's initial clinic visit. Zacca also offers insights on his return to running.
  

• Listener Q&A with Lachlan: Lachlan tackles listener questions on common running injuries, including Achilles tendon issues, strength work for runners, and patella tendon injuries.
  

• Runfluencer Rundown & Hydration Hacks: The episode wraps up with Chris and Zacca discussing some of their thoughts on the current state of running influencers.

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Hosts Chris and Zacca kick things off by discussing Chris's training after Jells Park and his preparations for the upcoming Athsvic Season Round 2. They delve into the challenge of balancing feeling good with pushing yourself in training sessions.

The episode welcomes special guests Liam Beecroft, a Run2PB athlete, and his coach Josh Harris. Liam, who joined Run2PB in 2021, shares his incredible progress. With Josh's guidance, he's smashed his personal bests.

Liam and Josh discuss their recent training and Liam's impressive PB at the Ballarat Half. They offer insights into their approach and how Liam achieved such amazing results.

Chris addresses some burning questions about ellipticals, Peter Bol's training, and Zone 2 running.

In this episode, Zacca and Chriso switch up the format by bringing on two guests at the start - Jess Willis and her coach Matt Davy. They recap Jess's amazing 2nd place finish at the Ballarat Marathon with a huge new PB of 2:48:40.

Jess and Matt share insights into:

• The buildup and training block leading to Ballarat
• Challenges faced during the final race week
• A detailed race day recap from Jess's perspective

Chris then reviews his experience running the 6km leg at the Run2PB Round 1 event at Jells Park. Despite an eventful lead up, he talks through his strong finish after chatting with fellow athletes and fans.

Zacca discusses his role as a coach and supporter at Ballarat, marveling at the progression of his athletes.

The show also covers Run2PB coach Andy Buchanan's massive 2:08:58 PB at the Hamburg Marathon after overcoming injuries.

To wrap up, Zacca and Chriso ponder over a questionable impromptu half marathon by an influencer in New York and a media take on run clubs taking over paths.

Show Outline:

• Guests Jess Willis & Coach Matt Davy
• Jess's 2:48 Ballarat Marathon Recap
• Chris's Run2PB Round 1 6km Leg Review
• Zacca's Coaching Perspective at Ballarat
• Andy Buchanan's 2:08 Hamburg Marathon PB
• Influencer's Impromptu NYC Half Marathon
• Run Club Path Frustrations

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This week on the better with running podcast Zacca returns for a big episode that starts with a training update from both the boys.. Chris talks through a steady week that included a mona fartlek as he freshens up ahead of round 1 xcr.

Zacca provides an update on his visit tot he doctor and gets a plan in place for return to run.

This week's guest is Jason Smith from Oat Running. Jason talks through how he acquired the business and how he has expanded the range. We hear about his own running journey and he takes on the quick-fire qs. Jason also reveals he is teaming up with run2pb for a matching Sock to be released in line with the Erniold x run2pb singlet release.

Zacca and Chris bring up a mind blowing wr from Manchester Marathon before finishing the show with hitting the live button on the pre sales for the new run2pb singlets

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In this special episode of Better With Running Podcast, Zacca is on leave and Run2PB Coach gets the call up to host Elise Beacom. Elise covers a massive week from the Australian National Track and Field Championships in Adelaide, where she was on the ground in the media mix zone.

We also have an training update from both of them, as well as some World Record chat, on a man dressed as banana 🍌 running in Boston, in a blistering 2:35 🥇 

In this weeks episode of Better With Running Podcast.

Chriso provides a training update

Zacca gives us the low down on his knee, as he plays the waiting game until seeing the sports doctor, as he hits the XT routine.

In this weeks #teamrun2pb athlete interview, Jonathan Squire joins the boys for a chat about his time so far with Run2PB, joining in Nov 2023 and under the guidance of Andy Buchanan, we hear about his amazing marathon performance at Osaka, hitting his ultimate goal of sub 2:30. Jonny talks us through his running journey, what he loves about training with Run2PB and what is in store for the future.

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Join us for a special episode of the Running Podcast as we catch up with Elise Beacom! Elise shares insights into her marathon recovery journey and gives us a glimpse into how she's been spending her time post-marathon. Plus, we dive into her recent workouts and discuss the progress.

We also get updates on how some of Elise's athletes have been performing in recent races. In a broader discussion, Elise, Zacca, and Chriso delve into their strategies for managing athletes around key races and debuts, offering valuable insights into the preparation process for race day.

Chris provides an Easter period running update, sharing eventful sessions and plans for the remainder of 2024. Meanwhile, Zacca shares his experience with a running niggle, taking a trip to Reload Physio to address potential concerns.

To cap off the episode, we explore intriguing articles from Canadian running news that caught the attention of Chriso and Zacca, with Elise providing her unique perspectives.

Check out the articles mentioned in the episode:

• "Parkrun Cancels A-Z Records in an Effort to Deter Parkrun Tourism":

https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/parkrun-cancels-a-z-records-in-an-effort-to-deter-parkrun-tourism/

• "Popstar Lil Nas X Runs NYC Half in High Tops":

https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/popstar-lil-nas-x-runs-nyc-half-in-high-tops/

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca are joined by two special guests for an engaging chat.

The episode begins with a light-hearted discussion about hot cross buns, followed by updates on Chriso and Zacca's training as they gear up for the winter xcr season, sharing insights into their steady progress.

First up, Run2PB Coach James Hansen joins the conversation fresh off his impressive 3000m PB at the Sydney Track Classic. James shares the rollercoaster of emotions he experienced leading up to the race due to an injury, highlighting the uncertainty he faced until the very start of the event. Luckily, things turned out well, and James delves into his recent training adjustments and his aspirations for the remainder of the season, including his pursuit of an Olympic Qualifier.

Returning to the podcast is Dr. Steve Langdon, who has a background in Sports Psychology dives into the mental aspect of running. Steve shares his recent running experiences and the challenges he's faced with injuries, offering valuable insights into staying motivated during the recovery process. He also addresses listener questions on overcoming setbacks and shares some of his top tips for managing injuries effectively. And, of course, Steve shares his hot cross bun recommendations to wrap up the show on a tasty note!

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca give us updates on their recent running exploits, both logging consistent kilometers and keeping pace with each other in terms of mileage. Chris shares his experience of battling general fatigue due to a busy schedule off the track, while Zacca successfully manages to address a lingering injury.

The duo delves into the recent standout performances within the run2pb community, highlighting impressive personal bests and achievements both locally and internationally. They reference a comprehensive social media post showcasing these accomplishments.

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The episode's featured guest is Simon Hanns, a dedicated run2pb athlete under the guidance of coach Andy Buchanan. Simon shares his running journey, recent training endeavors, and his aspirations for 2024, including a shot at redemption in the Ballarat Marathon. Additionally, Simon co-founded Erniold, a running apparel brand based in Melbourne. He provides insight into the brand's inception, design process, and the driving inspiration behind it.

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Wrapping up the show, Chris and Zacca engage in a discussion about Josef Šálek, the recent Guinness World Record holder for completing the fastest half marathon barefoot on ice and snow. They share details of his remarkable achievement amidst challenging conditions.

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/corporate/2024/3/topless-man-braves-cold-to-run-fastest-barefoot-ice-half-marathon-in-snowy-mounta-767656

This Friday night edition of the Better with Running podcast brings a special treat with not one but two legendary guests.

Kicking things off is Andy Buchanan, a renowned figure in the running world as a coach at Run2PB and a 2022 Commonwealth Games Representative. Andy, who boasts an impressive marathon time of 2:10, joins the hosts for a candid chat. Despite battling through injury in the latter part of 2023, Andy shares valuable insights on overcoming setbacks and the lessons learned from them. He also delves into his current training and upcoming race plans, and his quest for Olympic qualification as he sets his sights on Hamburg Marathon in April

Next up on the podcast is Jamie Hunt-Stanley, a relative newcomer to the running scene, having discovered running during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamie enlisted the expertise of Brady Threlfall at Run2PB earlier this year. Recently, he achieved a remarkable feat by completing the treble at the Port Mac Running Festival. Jamie reflects on his journey into running, the joys it brings him, and the supportive community surrounding him. He also shares nuggets of wisdom gleaned from his coach, Brady Threlfall, and offers intriguing insights from his past kickboxing days during the lightning round of questions.

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This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris shares his exhilarating experiences from the action-packed Bendigo Fun Run weekend, where more than 20 dedicated run2pb athletes joined the race. He witnessed some impressive performances from his athletes and even joined in for a strong run himself. Meanwhile, Zacca provides updates on his training, highlighting a solid Saturday and Sunday session before addressing a minor setback with his ITB.

Our special guest this week is none other than Andy Catchlove, a remarkable #teamrun2pb athlete who embarked on his journey with coach Sammy McLean back in March 2022. Andrew recently achieved a significant milestone by smashing his 10k PB at the Geelong River Run, clocking an impressive 34:50, and also showcased his prowess on the track with a stellar 5000m performance of 17 minutes. Join Zacca and Chris as they delve into Andrew's inspiring running journey, discussing his progression, key learnings, and memorable moments on the road. Andrew also tackles our 'quick fire' questions, providing insights into his gear preferences and sharing some amusing anecdotes, including encounters with his own fence!

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