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  • 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 Brad’s 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"

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    . 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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 Matt’s 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.

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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.

    Visit⁠ www.pbcoffee.com.au⁠ and use the code run2pb for 10% off all orders throughout the month of September.

  • 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.

    Visit⁠ www.pbcoffee.com.au⁠ and use the code run2pb for 10% off all orders throughout the month of September.

  • 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.

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    “Taking 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.”

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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.

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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.

    Visit⁠ www.pbcoffee.com.au⁠ and use the code run2pb for 10% off all orders throughout the month of September.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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!

  • 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.

  • This week, Chriso and Zacca share their training updates. Chris navigates a close encounter with an enthusiastic dog, while Zacca enjoys consistent running and returning for multiple laps of the Tan as his comeback momentum contiunes.

    The special #teamrun2pb guests this week are Andy Catchlove and his coach, Sammy McLean. Fresh off Andy’s PB at the Gold Coast Marathon, the duo dive deep into their training block and race experience. Sammy also shares his expert insights on the latest running shoe innovations.

    They wrap up the episode by discussing the upcoming Olympics, highlighting the athletes we’re excited to watch and predicting top Aussie performances.

    Episode Highlights:

    Chriso and Zacca’s running updates Andy Catchlove’s Gold Coast Marathon PB debrief Sammy McLean’s running shoe insights Olympics track session preview and Aussie predictions

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  • In this special coaches edition, we hear from Gemma Maini and Matt Davy about recent running results and Olympian Madeline Heiner takes us back to the Rio Olympics and about what it was like to represent your country in the biggest event in the world!

    Firstly, Gemma Maini, give us a recap of a tough Gold Coast Marathon and then bouncing back for the win at Run Melbourne Half Marathon. Matt provides an update on his running and health.

    The Teamrun2pb Coaches Award is presented to a worth winner, who has overcome lots of obstacles but was rewarded over the weekend with a big PB.

    2 x Olympic Finalist Madeline Heiner, comes back on the podcast for a chat about her current running and coaching, before a deep dive into when she represented Australia at the Rio Olympic Games, including a chat about the selection process and qualifying for the Olympics. training and managing the body leading into the games, competing in the Steeple and 5000m. Madeline also talks about life after the games, before a Fun Q&A from chriso including bakery chat running shoes, advice for young runners, favorite meal, and a 2025 goal.

  • Chris and Zacca begin by sharing their running updates. Both have incorporated elliptical training into their routine. Chris has managed to fit in some solid runs alongside elliptical workouts, while Zacca admits to needing more commitment to get back into running after prioritizing work.

    Guest: David 'Fletch' Fletcher from Northsouth Studios: The podcast features an in-depth conversation with David Fletcher from Northsouth Studios. Northsouth has made a significant impact on the Australian running scene with their visually captivating content. Fletcher shares insights into the creation process, including the challenges and rewards of producing running-focused videos, documentaries, and race recaps.

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    Guest Athletes: Jake Delaney and Ryan Hon: The episode also includes an interview with Jake Delaney and Ryan Hon, members of the Choccie Milk Run Club coached by Ben Stolz. Despite facing setbacks like injuries and illness, both athletes successfully completed the race with impressive sub-3 hour times. They discuss their training journey, the supportive group culture, and the thrill of achieving their goals. Ryan also participates in a rapid-fire Q&A segment.

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  • This week on the Better with Running Podcast, is a Gold Coast Marathon Special recap show with 2 #teamrun2pb guests coming on to share their stories from the roads

    The first guest is Laura Kerlin, who last year ran 3:15:13 after a horror lead-in with migraines, this year Laura smashed it rolling a 3:08:36 which is a 7-minute PB

    We hear about some of the preparations, her coach pre race advice, and a detailed race recap that includes some special moments on course with friends and family.

    The second guest is Benji Hoppit, who the podcast has been following along the journey of this young runner. Last year he ran 2:54:59 in Sydney last year but we had heard was hungry for a PB at this year Gold Coast Marathon and he delivered nailing it was a negative split running 2:46 for an 8-minute PB.

    Benji talks to the guys about his approach to this block, the changes he has made and then onto more details about his race day prep and the mindset he had around patience and discipline that his coach Brady Threlfall had instilled in him during their planning sessions. Benji takes us deep into the race and we hear how he was able to run through the field.

    The show rounds out with a quick update from the hosts before a direction to the Run2PB instagram post

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    that includes a massive amount of PB from past guests and potential new ones that the boys have their eye on.




  • This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso are joined by a special guest for the Gold Coast Marathon hype train to take off! Run2PB co-founder and sub-2:20 marathoner Brady Threlfall joins the show to chat all things Gold Coast.

    First up, they reflect on Brady's stellar start to the year, including a personal best at the Ballarat Marathon. This impressive feat sets the stage for the conversation, where Brady dives deep into race week wisdom and the messages he imparts to his athletes. A listener question about mantras and pre-race jitters gets put to the test, and Brady offers insightful advice to tame those pre-race nerves.

    The energy stays high as Chriso recounts a beastly 91km training week, all while battling minimal sleep! Zacca isn't one to be outdone, and the guys discuss his location shift to Geelong, where he's racking up the kilometers exploring new terrain.

    As the episode winds down, Zacca and Chriso can't contain their excitement for the upcoming Gold Coast Marathon. They even mention a few coaches who will be there, trading their coaching hats for running shoes and hitting the streets alongside their athletes.

    This episode of Better with Running is a must-listen for anyone gearing up for the Gold Coast Marathon, or simply seeking some running motivation. Tune in for expert advice from Brady Threlfall, along with inspiring training updates from Zacca and Chriso!

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  • This week on Better With Running, Zacca and Chriso are back in the studio, joined by a special guest: former AFL player Jackson Thurlow! Jackson recently joined the Run2PB team under the guidance of coach Andy Buchanan, and he's here to share his inspiring story.

    From the Footy Field to Running

    In this episode, we delve into Jackson's journey from the high-octane world of professional AFL football to the focused discipline of running. Jackson talks about the skills and attributes he's been able to transfer from the footy field to the running track, highlighting the mental toughness, dedication, and strategic thinking that are essential for success in both sports.

    Gold Coast Marathon Prep & Launceston 10k Recap:

    With the Gold Coast Marathon on the horizon, Jackson also shares his training plan and preparation for this major race. He dives into his recent 10k race in Launceston, giving listeners an inside look at his performance and any insights gained.

    Training Updates: Chris Cruises, Zacca Makes Progress

    Chriso isn't holding back on the training front! He delivers an update on his impressive 81km week, including a lung-busting session of 2km reps. Zacca also joins in, sharing his progress as he gets back into the swing of things and builds momentum on the running track.

    New Gear Alert: Oat Running x Run2PB Socks!

    The episode wraps up with a chat about the exciting new collaboration between Oat Running and Run2PB. They've launched a limited edition line of crew socks, perfect for runners of all levels.

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    Don't Forget the Shakeout Run!

    As a reminder, join the crew for the upcoming Lululemon Clubhouse Sunday shakeout run! It's a great chance to meet fellow runners, get some easy miles in, and enjoy the company. Head over to Eventbrite to register and secure your spot.