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This week's Better with Running podcast kicks off with Chriso and Zacca sharing their experiences navigating hot and humid training conditions. Chriso's talks through his pacing job with previous guest and legend Taryn Kirby who nailed her PB attempt.
The second half of the episode features a special guest: Run2PB Coach Elise Beacom and her athlete Laura Malady. Together, they reflect on Laura's running journey, from her early training experiences to her remarkable progress under Elise's guidance. They discuss not only Laura's impressive PBs but also the valuable lessons learned along the way.
The episode concludes with a fun segment where Laura answers quick-fire questions and shares her expert shopping hacks.
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In this weeks episode, regular guest and #teamrun2pb athlete Laura Kerlin recaps her 2024: Marathon PB, Bendigo Athletics Club, meeting coach IRL, Queenstown half, injury & Berlin 2025!
Running highlights (personal & fan) + world record chat (with a hilarious baking clip!)
https://www.instagram.com/marathonacademy/reel/DC5AnjjRd5-/Chris & Zacca share strong training weeks + listener Q&A on head-to-head races & predicting zatopek 10k winners.
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This weekâs episode is a celebration of outstanding achievements within the #teamrun2pb community. We delve into recent highlights, including a Andy Buchanan's record-breaking marathon performance and one of his athleteâs continued progression.
Coachâs Award: Gemma Maini, presents the coveted Coachâs Award for October and November. After careful consideration of numerous impressive performances, the award is bestowed upon Isaac Oppenheimer. His recent PB, strong showing at the Transplant Games, and rapid improvement across various events make him a worthy recipient.
Andy Buchananâs Historic Run: Gemma shares her excitement about Andy Buchananâs groundbreaking achievement at the Valencia Marathon. By clocking a time of 2:06:22, Buchanan shattered the Australian national record, becoming the first Australian to break the 2:07 barrier. Gemma discusses the thrill of watching the race live.
Athlete Spotlight: Jonathan Squire
A Year of Breakthroughs: We welcome back Jonathan Squire, his 2024 has been marked by significant progress, starting with a breakthrough performance in Osaka, where he ran 2:29:58. This was a substantial improvement from his previous best of 2:39 in 2022.
The Road to Melbourne: Jonny delves into the training and that contributed to his impressive performance at the Melbourne Marathon, where he achieved another significant PB of 2:27.
Inspired by Greatness: As a coached athlete under Andy Buchanan, Jonny discusses how his coachâs recent record-breaking achievement has further fueled his motivation and aspirations.
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In this weeks episode, Chriso provides a weekly update on his running and gardening progress, including a down week and opted for a lower volume week, incorporating elliptical workouts and gardening. Zacca battles through an interrupted week, fighting off a cold.
#teamrun2pb athlete interview: Features two members of the CMRC - Choccie Milk Run Club. The club is led by Run2PB Coach Ben Stolz, who is based in Bendigo, central Victoria, and also joins the chat. David Stevens and Patrick O'Brien share their running journeys since joining Run2PB. David has significantly improved his marathon PB from 2:55 to 2:43, while Patrick has reduced his time from 3:08 to 2:53 under Ben's guidance. They discuss their races this year, the lessons learned from working with Ben, and answer listener questions.
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This week on the Better with Running podcast, Chris dives deep into his 77km training week, which included a spicy dose of 400m repeats.
Later, Zacca and Chriso reminisce about their epic long run together and share other highlights from the recent Run2PB Runcation.
In our #teamrun2pb athlete interview this week, we introduce you to Isaac Oppenheimer, a dedicated runner from the tiny island nation of Nauru. Isaac's running journey began with Movember, and he quickly fell head over heels for the sport. Despite the unique challenges of training on a small island, Isaac has made significant strides under the guidance of Coach James.
We'll hear about Isaac's favorite workouts, the lessons he's learned from his coach, and his recent race experiences, including his impressive performances on the brisbane road running scene and also competing at the Australian Transplant Games.
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In this weeks episode of Better with Running
Zacca & Chriso's Run2PB Runcation: A preview of the upcoming running adventure where Zacca and Chriso plan to hit the roads together. Chriso's Recent Training: A breakdown of Chriso's recent training, including a challenging hill session followed by an impromptu 5k and a solid long run. Zacca's Training Progress: An update on Zacca's training as he continues to build with a 57k week. He's been focusing on consistent runs and is considering reintroducing structured sessions into his training plan.Athlete Interview: Luke Smith
Canberra Half Marathon PB: A deep dive into Luke Smith's recent personal best at the Canberra Half Marathon, where he clocked 1:40:17. From Self-Coaching to Structured Training: A discussion of Luke's journey from self-coaching through YouTube videos to a more structured approach under the guidance of his Run2PB coach, James Hansen. Training Strategies and Improvements: Insights into the specific training strategies and adjustments that have contributed to Luke's progress. Coach-Athlete Duo: A reflection on the dynamic between Luke and James and how their collaboration has positively impacted Luke's running.Quick Questions & Coach's Corner
Luke's Quick Questions: A Q&A session with Luke on all things tech and running. James Hansen's Running Updates: An update from James Hansen on his own running, including his recent return to road running and his preparations for the upcoming track season. -
On this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Chriso hits the traditional 8 x 1km session and battles on in the last few reps, to round out an impressive 76k week!
Zacca continues to reload with more consecutive runs and gym sessions, before going a bit rogue on latest run that prompted a listener question.
This weeks #teamrun2pb athlete interview is with Brad White, after starting running in 2020, and joining run2pb to be coached by Brady Threlfall in 2022, we hear about Bradâs running journey from a footballer who would bank time early to an accomplished marathoner.
We hear about his most recent marathon in Chicago, where he ran 3:00:44 with a negative split. The build included a comprehensive look at the nutritional side of things as well as dedicated and consistent build around a busy family and work life.
Brad finishes with the quick questions and touches on his newly formed Drysdale Run Club and what it is doing for the local community.
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Tune in to this week's Better with Running Podcast! Chriso shares his 70km training week, featuring a tough 5k session and a grueling long run. Zacca, on the other hand, is battling a niggle and focusing on recovery through mobility and strength training.
This weeks guest joins all the way from the UK, he signed up back in April of 2021 wanting to run the London marathon and going sub 90 for a half marathon. Over the last 3 years he has lowered his 5km PB to 18:51, achieved that sub 90 half marathon going 1:29:53 at Surrey and most recently a 4 minute PB at the Abingdon Marathon going 3:24:33.
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This week on Better With Running, Chris and Zacca share their training highs and lows. Chris continues to impress, with another session of grueling 400m intervals and a successful long run. Zacca, on the other hand, experiences a training week full of twists. He starts strong with a fantastic session on Saturday, leaving him feeling motivated and race-ready. However, his long run takes a turn for the worse, forcing him to DNF (Did Not Finish) due to quad issues. We hear about Zacca's emergency treatment with Run2PB legend & physio James Telford, and his journey back to running pain-free.
Next, Joshua Webster from Run4Rossy joins the show. They delve into the upcoming event at Caulfield Grammar this weekend. Joshua shares the inspiring story behind the event, which honors the legacy of Chris Ross and his "List for the Living"
https://www.beatthebeast.me/list-for-the-living
. Learn how you can participate in-person or virtually and contribute to a fantastic cause: https://www.beatthebeast.me/our-story.
The episode concludes with a spotlight on a phenomenal #teamrun2pb athlete, James Allen. James signed up for coaching by Matt Davy in April 2023 with a previous marathon PB of 4:04 and a simple goal of having a "good" marathon. Fast forward to the Melbourne Marathon this year, and James crossed the finish line with an incredible 3:06, smashing his PB. We get to hear James' running journey, the valuable lessons he learned under Matt's guidance, and his answers to Chris's signature quickfire questions.
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In this special "Melbourne Marathon Edition," Chriso and Zacca dive back into the excitement of race day with three returning guests who absolutely crushed their personal best times: Nigel Preston, Laura Salamito, and Matt Morgan.
Relive the day through their eyes, hearing about their build ups, favorite workouts, and the unforgettable experiences that led to their incredible achievements. From the pre-race jitters to the euphoric finish line crossing, our guests share their inspiring stories and insights.
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Chriso and Zacca start the episode with a recap of their training weeks, with a solid session from Chriso and Zacca jumping in for an impromptu parkun.
Run2PB Coach Matt Davy jumps on for a chat all things Melbourne Marathon, the trio talk through taper week, race day plans, the course is broken down and a discussion on things they all do in race week and race down to best execute a marathon.
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In this weeks episode, of Better With Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca share their recent training progress. Chriso has been pushing himself with a new session set by Andy Buchanan and a challenging 2-hour long run with surges. Zacca, on the other hand, has been making significant strides in his easy and long runs as he continues to build fitness on the surf coast.
Tune in for a special #teamrun2pb Athlete/Coach Interview: Sangkyu Kim, joined by his coach, Madeline Heiner. Sangkyu takes us back to his running roots in Melbourne and shares how he connected with Madeline in 2020 with the goal of breaking 20 minutes. Since then, Sangkyu has achieved significant personal bests and has relocated to Taiwan. He discusses the profound impact that running has had on his life.
Madeline also provides an update on her recent 50k trail run challenge in New Zealand. She shares insights into the experience, the challenges she faced, and the rewards of completing such a demanding race
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In this weeks Better With Running Podcast, the show kicks off with 2 other coaches joining Chris and Zacca, Matt Davy and Gemma Maini swing by for a recap from the Sydney Marathon, where an impromptu decision lead to Gemma taking out the National title, running 2:40 for the 1st Australian across the line. We hear about how that decision came about and the race plan.
Gemma announces the August/September winner of the Run2PB Coaches award, a Cecylia Garcia who after signing up in 2022 has taken her running to a new level, breaking 90mins for the half and bringing her 10km down from 41mins to 36mins, and also representing Qld at the National XC earlier this year.
This weeks #teamrun2pb guest is Matt Thompson after signing up in September of 2023, looking to target Canberra Marathon, we hear about Mattâs patience and diligence to become a pain free runner culminating in a marathon PB at Sydney of 3:31:45.
This weeks episode is sponsored by Personal Best Coffee.
Personal Best coffee proudly supports the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.
Drink Good. Do Good. Fuel Ambition. Achieve Your Personal Best.
Visitâ www.pbcoffee.com.auâ and use the code run2pb for 10% off all orders throughout the month of September.
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This week, Zacca and Chriso dive into their training updates. Chriso is making steady progress and starting to plan the next phase of his training. Zacca has been back at Albert Park for workouts and even got "papped" by the mango boys. He also completed his longest run with Run2PB Coach Elise.
The episode features a special guest, Shaun White, a #teamrun2pb athlete who recently achieved a significant PB at the Sydney Marathon. Run2PB Coach Ben Stoltz joins the conversation to provide insights into Shaun's training and preparation for the race. Shaun shares his journey into marathon running, the importance of mid-week long runs, and his passion for the sport. The episode concludes with some quick questions, including CMRC curveballs and a discussion about running uniforms.
This weeks episode is sponsored by Personal Best Coffee.
Personal Best coffee proudly supports the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.
Drink Good. Do Good. Fuel Ambition. Achieve Your Personal Best.
Visitâ www.pbcoffee.com.auâ and use the code run2pb for 10% off all orders throughout the month of September.
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In this week's show, the show starts with a chat about the partnership between Personal Best Coffee and the IMF.
Chriso shares his experience leading up to the Burnley Half Marathon, discussing his race performance, current fitness, and future goals based on his chat with coach Andy Buchanan. He also gives a shoutout to his athlet, Kate Clarke and Listener Campbell Maffet, for their recent achievements.
Returning guest Aaron Sim joins the show to talk about his recent half marathon PB at Burnley. Aaron shares his journey back to running, the challenges of balancing a demanding school production schedule with 120k training weeks, and his mental preparation for the race.
Listener Question, together with Chriso and Zacca, Aaron discusses strategies for mental preparation when approaching an A race in a long training block.
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This weeks episode is sponsored by Personal Best Coffee.
Personal Best coffee proudly supports the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.
Drink Good. Do Good. Fuel Ambition. Achieve Your Personal Best.
Visitâ www.pbcoffee.com.auâ and use the code run2pb for 10% off all orders throughout the month of September.
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The episode kicks off with Chris sharing the details of his final high-volume training session before he tapers for the Burnley Half Marathon.
Zacca conquers his highest mileage week yet, battling strong winds and some miscalculated rep times during a tough session.
Personal Best Coffee Review
Chris Nicholson, a friend of the show, dives into his experience with Personal Best Coffee's "Out of the Blocks" Strong blend.
âTaking the first sip I knew I was on a winner, not only did my brain fog clear I could now instantly see into next week.â
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Matt Buckell Interview
This week's guest is Matt Buckell, a new addition to the Run2PB coaching team.
Matt shares his running story, from his beginnings as a 6-year-old to his, high days and training camps with his mentor Andy Buchanan. We also go into some recent achievements as a senior athlete, including representing Victoria at the National Cross Championships. Matt then nails the rapid-fire questions.
Want to train with Matt?
Sign up here: https://www.run2pb.co/coach-mattbuckell
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This weeks episode is sponsored by Personal Best Coffee.
Personal Best coffee proudly supports the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.
Drink Good. Do Good. Fuel Ambition. Achieve Your Personal Best.
Visitâ www.pbcoffee.com.auâ and use the code run2pb for 10% off all orders throughout the month of September.
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In this week's episode, Chriso and Zacca recap their weekend at the Shepparton Marathon Festival, where Chriso supported athletes on his bike and Zacca cheered on runners. Chriso also shares his training progress for an upcoming half marathon.
This week special episode includes two #teamrun2pb athletes, Scotty Kennedy and Mel Hiscock.
Scotty talks to us about his journey since joining Run2PB in April 2023. Scotty has significantly increased his mileage and improved his 10km time. As a hybrid athlete, he uses running to prepare for Hyrox, DEKA, and Spartan events.
Mel Hiscock returns to the show, she joined Run2PB back in October of 2022 and has lowered her 5k time from 23:50 down to 22:15 and her half marathon time from 1:57:35 down to a new mark of 1:46:56 set over the weekend, we hear all about that race and her recent training progress.
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Chris and Zacca share their training updates. Chris crushed some hill reps and enjoyed a long run banking 83km for the week in preparation for the Burnley Half Marathon. Zacca reflects on consistent weeks with workouts and sets his sights on increasing mileage, embracing the challenge. He also shares his experience running in the new Asics Kayano 31, discussing his impressions and the shoe's legacy with Chris.
This week's guest is Taren "Taz" Kirby, a Run2PB member since May 2020. Taz has achieved personal bests in distances ranging from 1500m to the Half Marathon, competing in track, road, and cross country races. Known for her consistency and determination, Taz faced a major challenge in mid-2023 with a breast cancer diagnosis. Demonstrating incredible strength, she completed treatment and is now cancer-free. Remarkably, she even set a new 5km PB of 26:31 in June 2024.
The episode dives into Taz's running journey, recent challenges, and her responses to Chris' "medium-quick" questions.
Show Announcements
The boys welcome new Run2PB coaches Matt and Ned Buckell, who will be training both senior and junior runners.
Check out their profiles:
https://www.run2pb.co/coach-mattbuckell
https://www.run2pb.co/coach-ned-buckell
The show partners with Personal Best Coffee!
The hosts will be taste testing coffee and sharing the brand's story in upcoming episodes. Learn more about Personal Best Coffee: https://pbcoffee.com.au/collections/all
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Chris and Zac dive into their training updates this week, with Chris taking a well-deserved recovery week and Zac hitting the road with a session at Albert Park followed by a seaside long run. The duo reminisce about their favorite Olympic moments before welcoming the incredible Simon Spong, the newly crowned #teamrun2pb Athlete of the Month.
Simon shares his inspiring journey from couch to 5k to marathon finisher, all while juggling a work placement in the Philippines. He opens up about the transformative power of running on his overall health and well-being, and reveals his go-to training sessions. Get ready for a fun and insightful chat as Simon takes on Chris's rapid-fire questions!
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In this week's episode of the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca recap some strong weeks of running, including a race on heavy legs for Chris down in Ballarat where he sprinted home over the final kilometer to overtake another Run2PB Coach.
Zacca plays tour guide of the Tan with Run2PB Coach John Cox, who is on tour running races around Australia! Zacca also ponders the idea of a pacing gig and reflects on whether it would be a good idea.
This week's #teamrun2pb guest is Aaron Sim, hailing from the "Ninch" and part of the esteemed NTC. We hear about Aaron's rapid rise to fast marathons, having only started the sport during lockdown. He has progressed to a 2:25 marathon most recently at the Gold Coast Marathon under the guidance of Matt Davy. Aaron takes us back to his life as a rockstar and low handicap golfer. We hear about his love for the sport, his training group, and what he has learned along the way, as well as a detailed recap of his Gold Coast Marathon PB.
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