Best Elise Beacom Podcasts (2025)

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EP249: Chasing Sub-3: Matt Ridgewell's Marathon Journey 1:06:34

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In this episode of the Better With Running Podcast, hosts Chris and Zac start the show by touching on listener feedback and a recent incident highlighting poor track etiquette amidst the current "running boom." Chris updates on his elliptical training as he recovers from injury, hoping for a gentle return to running soon, while Zac details his own …

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Sole Sisters - 13: If you were President of the World Marathon Majors, what would you change? 1:09:43

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In this episode of Sole Sisters, Alice and Elise share the latest happenings, laden with innuendo and a few existential musings. The conversation kicks off with Alice’s new bangs (fringe) and some brutally honest family reactions to her new hairdo. EB and AB engage in some tattoo “show and tell” (terrible radio), and Alice announces signing up for …

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EP248: The "Sos" Factor: Andrew's Running Journey, Community, Connection, and a Buffalo Bandit 1:02:48

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This episode of Better With Running kicks off with an update from host Chris Armstrong on his calf strain, sustained in a work incident. While still recovering and not yet running, Chris shares his positive progress and hopes for a return to activity soon, The main focus then shifts to a compelling conversation with Andrew "Sos" Sostheim, an integr…

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25: Kate Mason, on winning Ballarat Marathon, and not taking running too seriously 1:11:39

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Kate Mason was found dancing with tambourines and maracas in a Ballarat carpark just hours after she won the marathon there. And with a win, a course record and a PB of 2:33:55, why wouldn’t you?! In this episode of Run With It, Kate recaps her race, including some critical changes she made to her fuelling this time around, and the post marathon ca…

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EP247: From Footy Oval to Fast 12K: Chris Hillhouse's Inspiring 'Why' , plus a marathon around a lighthouse? 1:12:17

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Join us on Better With Running as Chris recounts a training week of highs and lows – the Subi Run, and then an unfortunate calf injury that'll keep him from XCR. Some shout-outs to some fantastic Run2PB race results from past guests. Then, prepare to be inspired by Chris Hillhouse He'll share his journey from humble time trials around a school foot…

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EP246: Andy Buchanan's Perspective on Race Selection & Listener Q's 1:34:51

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This episode of Better With Running dives deep into the realities of elite running with insights from Australian Marathon Record Holder, Andy Buchanan, talking candidly after his 11th place at the London Marathon. Andy unpacks how he felt with the result and what it was like to be at major marathon. The conversation then shifts to strategic decisio…

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Sole Sisters - 12: BBL (Ballarat recap, Boston & London lowdowns) 1:28:18

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In this BIG episode of Sole Sisters, marathons are front and centre! Elise Beacom recaps her Ballarat Marathon experience two weeks ago where she ran a PB of 2:49:15. She takes us through the race week nerves, the highs and lows, epic crowd support, new friends she made on course and how deep she had to dig in the back half. Marathons are HARD! Mea…

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EP245 – The importance of personalised coaching vs generic programs, plus @teamrun2pb interviews with Jono & Corinne 1:50:47

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Caches Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman catch up on all things running—from the importance of personalised and individual coaching to shining a spotlight on two inspiring athletes from the Run2PB community. Chris is back into the swing of things following his Ballarat Half effort and gives us a snapshot of the past week Zacca and Chriso talk about …

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EP244: #Teamrun2pb Recap Steve's 11-Minute PB & Alice's Sub-3 Hour Marathon! 1:24:35

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This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman dive deep into the Ballarat Marathon weekend! Chris kicks things off by sharing his personal race recap, detailing his journey from pre-race nerves and invaluable advice from a friend, to his successful race execution and a satisfying 1:22:20 finish. He highlights …

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EP243: Ballarat Race Week, with #teamrun2pb athlete Jess Willis & Coach Matt Davy 1:01:10

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Hosts Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman kick off this Ballarat Marathon focused episode. Chris provides an update on his own training, having run 44kms since the last episode and feeling better with each run. He mentions a mini-session and is looking forward to racing on Sunday, emphasizing that while he's not expecting a fast time, he aims to run a…

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24: Andy Buchanan, on London Marathon goals, rivalries and letting go of what people think 1:12:30

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Before Andy Buchanan’s iconic 2:06:22 at Valencia last year, he often found himself lost in daydreams of breaking the Australian record while running in the bush. But as soon as the run was over, the thoughts would dissipate like a mirage. In this episode of Run With It, Andy shares the feeling of actually crossing the blue carpet at Valencia and e…

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Sole Sisters - 11: Boston, taper crazies & hot-cross buns 58:17

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On the show this week, we recap an epic nighttime race in Sydney, reflect on the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth and preview Boston Marathon (where Alice is now on-the-ground). Alice and Elise were in Sydney on the weekend for the Nike After Dark Tour, a 21.1k race celebrating 7,000+ women taking over the streets. Elise talks through th…

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EP242: Elise Beacom Returns - Ballarat Countdown & Coaching Insights 1:21:57

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This week, Chriso and Zacca are joined by returning guest and Run2PB coach, Elise Beacom. They kick things off with a chat about the recent Athletics Australia National Championships, sharing their highlights. Elise then dives deep into her training block as she prepares for the Ballarat Marathon, discussing key sessions, how her body is feeling, a…

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EP241: Josh Kelly and his journey with Run2PB & Mental Strategies with Dr. Steven Langdon 1:59:48

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This episode features two insightful guests: Josh Kelly (#teamrun2pb Athlete) Joined #teamrun2pb in 2018. Shares his personal running journey and progression. Discusses favourite training sessions, shoe choices (easy vs. race days) and navigating niggles. Reflects on his recent Run for the Kids race and experiences with coach Ned Buckell. Answer ch…

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23: Gen Gregson, on training while pregnant, overcoming adversity and always celebrating achievements 1:21:40

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If Gen Gregson and husband Ryan could take turns being pregnant, Gen would happily have five kids. But in the absence of this sci-fi parallel universe, the four-time Olympian is extremely excited to be expecting baby number two – a new brother for Archer! This episode is part of a mini-series featuring some of our mighty marathon mums. In this wond…

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EP240: Sam Clifford’s 13:25 PB & Stephen Van Rees’ Journey with Team Run2PB 1:37:01

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In this packed episode of the Better with Running podcast, Chriso and Zac bring you all the latest from their training weeks before diving into two exciting guest interviews with Sam Clifford and #TeamRun2PB athlete Stephen Van Rees. Special Guest: Sam Clifford This week, we welcome a rising star in Australian distance running, Sam Clifford. A memb…

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EP239: Pooja's Not-So-Lazy Lockdown: From Stay-at-Home to Marathon Runner 1:11:38

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In this weeks epiosde of Better with Running Podcast, the show starts with a recap of Chriso's 80k Week including a tough "Buchanan Fartlek" (5 sets of 4 min threshold, 1 min hard, 1 min easy) and a challenging 2-hour long run. Chriso talks us through his latest Shokz headphones and how they are a game changer for him. #TeamRun2PB Interview: Pooja …

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Sole Sisters - 10: No such thing as a perfect marathon build 1:00:03

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In this episode of Sole Sisters, training has hit a slight road bump for Alice and Elise. Elise is in the barrel of the beast, training for Ballarat Marathon. She’s facing a minor hurdle this week with a calf niggle but remains upbeat and positive, and hopes it’ll settle quickly with some deloading and extra TLC. Meanwhile Alice has some foot issue…

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EP238: Coaching & Running with Jonny Squire & James Hansen 1:29:37

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This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca are back with 2 Run2PB Coaches to discuss their own running and coaching updates. The first guest is Jonny Squire, who recently joined the Run2PB Coaching team, the boys dive into Jonny's transition to Run2PB coach, highlighting how his physio background shapes his athlete load manageme…

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22: Reece Edwards, on dad strength, winning marathons and running free 1:01:16

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From running on a treadmill in a hot air balloon, to becoming a dad, Reece Edwards is always the first to put his hand up for a new adventure. In this conversation, we talk about his new running life as a dad to Oliver, what dad strength means to Reece and how his perspective on running has changed since his son arrived. Between constant sickness, …

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EP237: Inside Andy Buchanan's Training: London Prep & Coaching Insights 2:01:24

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This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris hits a 75km training week, featuring a challenging 10 x 800m session on the road. He keeps building for his Half at Ballarat where he will join a large contingent of Run2PB athletes next month, Zacca received unfavorable results from his recent scan, indicating an injury setback, Chris offers up s…

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Sole Sisters - 9: Breaking barriers for women runners 1:02:17

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Happy International Women’s Day! This episode of Sole Sisters is an ode to women runners! Alice has a lot of time to think as she bunkers down for Cyclone Alfred. She unearths the memories of two pioneer marathoners - Bobbi Gibb and Kathrine Switzer who were the first women to run the 42.2k distance in the late 60s, despite many people trying to st…

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EP236: Smashing 10K PBs with Norah & Luke Millard Interview 1:31:05

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First up, Zacca and Chriso share some training updates, Chriso hits a solid 72km week, whilst Zacca is still in limbo with his return to running! Our #teamrun2pb interview this week features Run2PB OG Luke Millard. Luke's journey is a testament to the power of consistent training. Since joining Run2PB in August 2019 under the guidance of Andy Bucha…

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EP235: Interview: Jess Jason - Our new RUN2PB Online Coach. 1:11:59

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This week on the Better With Running Podcast, Chriso recaps a solid training week, featuring some 3k reps while also addressing Garmin Connect issues, a spicy long run that nearly broke strava and pre-pacing gig nerves. Zacca updated listeners on his ongoing injury, expressing uncertainty about his recovery. The podcast then features an interview w…

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Sole Sisters - 8: Who’s faster…Taylor Swift or Chappell Roan? 59:38

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How fast can Ryan Reynolds, Oprah and Gordon Ramsay run a marathon? On this week’s episode of Sole Sisters, Alice and Elise dig into which tinsel town heroes are the best athletes, and who tried so hard they peed their pants? (Big kudos from us for digging that deep!) We also cover a couple of recent World Records (honestly, there’s been too many t…

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EP234: Port Fairy Triumph: Laura & Scott's PB Journeys 1:25:28

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This week's Better with Running Podcast features training updates from Chriso and Zacca. Chriso is back in action, sharing his training progress and VIP backstage experience. Zacca, however, has hit a roadblock with his form, experiencing a niggle that requires a break and reset. We also celebrate two #teamrun2pb athletes who achieved PBs at the Po…

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21: Ellie Pashley, on chasing Olympic qualifiers, postpartum motivation, and running as a team sport 1:11:50

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Ellie Pashley is one of Australia’s most popular runners, and it’s easy to see why! The Tokyo Olympian and mum comes on for a candid conversation about her running career, pregnancy and balancing mum life with her athletic pursuits. This episode is part of a mini-series featuring some of our mighty marathon mums. We talk about some of Ellie’s most …

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EP233: Tokyo Calling, with Run2PB Coach Eliza, talking training and coaching. 1:13:30

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This week's Better with Running Podcast features a fantastic catch-up withRun2PB Coach Eliza Howard, who rejoins Chriso and Zacca to share updates on her own running and her coaching experiences. Eliza is deep in training for the Tokyo Marathon, and she spills the details on her recent workouts, including some serious long runs, and the tweaks she'…

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Sole Sisters - 7: Running mistakes 1:24:30

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Sometimes it’s easier to learn from your f**k ups than your successes! This episode of Sole Sisters kicks off with a recap of Alice’s victory at the Cape Paterson Aquathon. Despite some trash talking from her sister on the start line, Alice came away with the win. On the flip side, Elise describes a horrendous 10k time trial which left her feeling …

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EP232: Goody Goody Gum Drops and Sub 3 Marathon Dreams with NZ based athlete Tom Pedlar 1:32:26

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This week's Better With Running podcast opens with Zacca and Chriso sharing their training updates. Chriso is on the mend, logging 28km total, including some continuous running, and supplementing with strength work and Pilates. His return to running has been successful. Zacca maintained consistency, racking up 78km and switching up his routine with…

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20: Jess Stenson, on mum strength, the Paris Olympics, and running from the heart 1:06:10

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From returning to running post pregnancy (x2), to infinite pros and cons lists, yoghurt explosions and orangutan drawings, we get personal with three-time Olympian, Jess Stenson. This episode is part of a mini-series featuring some of our mighty marathon mums. Jess and I chat about the many challenges women runners overcome after having kids, inclu…

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Athlete Interview with Wayne Oram, from 3:34 > 3:20 & Nigel Preston: Introducing the Singletrack Trail Team 1:24:01

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Chriso and Zacca kick things off with a training update. Chriso's been focusing on strength training and elliptical work as he cautiously returns to running with 1-minute jog/1-minute walk intervals. Zacca, on the other hand, racked up a solid 80k week, including his beloved Threlfall fartlek session. Next, the dynamic Nigel Preston from Single Tra…

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EP230: From 3:31 to 3:19: Nat's NYC Marathon Magic 1:16:24

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This week on Better With Running Podcast, We get an update on Chriso and Zacca's running, including a shout out to Richie Egan and his incredible run for charity coming up in March, more details here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/richies-bloody-far-200km-run-for-butterfly?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL This weeks #teamrun2pb athlete interview is wi…

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Sole Sisters - 6: New year, new me, etc. 1:08:12

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Alice and Elise are back from their summer holidays, which involved plenty of family time, beach dips and Australian wildlife. The pair recount highlights from their time off, before breaking down their running and life goals for the year ahead. Elise talks about getting stuck into some 5k track races and Alice reveals her big plans to race the Cap…

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EP229: Tassie Talent: Catching Up with Coach Josh Harris & Athlete Brad Tennick 1:15:17

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This week on the Better with Running podcast, Chriso and Zacca share their training updates. Chriso faces a setback with a calf injury, while Zacca enjoys a productive week, including a challenging sunday run to build strength. The episode features a special interview with Run2PB Coach Josh Harris and his athlete Brad Tennick, both based in Tasmani…

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EP228 - Andy Buchanan Interview, on his record-breaking run in Valencia and unlocking belief. 2:11:22

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This week, Chriso and Zacca share their training updates. Chriso focuses on recovery runs and managing a minor injury, while Zacca ramps up his workouts as he continues his fitness journey. The special guest is Andy Buchanan, a Run2PB Coach, Olympian, and Australian Marathon Record Holder. Andy reflects on his 2024 season, including his call up for…

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EP227: Welcome to 2025 with a new coach & WR Chat 1:11:30

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Better With Running Podcast: Episode Kickstart 2025! Chriso and Zacca are Back! They kick off the year discussing their festive training approaches. Chriso opted for a relaxed period with decent mileage, while Zacca upped the ante with sessions. Both emphasize the importance of recovery after a break. New Coach Announcement A familiar voice and ath…

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19: How to set your 2025 running goals with Professor of Psychology, Christian Swann 1:09:56

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If you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions or setting new running goals for 2025, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for! In this final edition of Run With It for 2024, we’re talking about goal-setting with Christian Swann, Professor of Psychology at Southern Cross University. Christian offers so many great pointers on how we can set flex…

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Sole Sisters - 5: Christmas special & 2024 reflections 1:36:26

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In this episode of Soul Sisters, hosts Elise and Alice discuss their highlights, challenges, and key learnings from the year, covering personal anecdotes and reflections on running and life. It gets bit deep, reflective and vulnerable, actually! But the conversation is still never too far from a ridiculous detour about sporks, etc. The team also di…

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EP226: Inside the Coach-Athlete Relationship: Elise Beacom & Laura Malady; Share Their Journey 1:33:31

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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…

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EP225: Laura Kerlin returns for a 2024 year in review + WR Chat 1:34:34

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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 sh…

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Sole Sisters - 4: Cross-training, creepy crawlies & Valencia Marathon 1:24:18

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This episode of Sole Sisters kicks off with some misguided Black Friday purchases from Alice; and Elise battling lack of sleep thanks to her kelpie’s bout of doggy gastro. Elise recaps her recent 10k race, while Alice has been shopping around the run club scene. For the main topic, Alice and Elise dive into the importance of cross-training to compl…

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EP224: Run2PB Coach Gemma Maini & Jonathan Squire on lowering his marathon PB to 2:27 under Coach Andy Buchanan 1:19:04

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This week’s 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 athlete’s continued progression. Coach’s Award: Gemma Maini, presents the coveted Coach’s Award for October and November. After careful co…

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18: Marcus Brown, pushing for greater diversity at the top end 1:15:21

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London is one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the world, but only about 5% of the championship or “good for age” places for London Marathon are filled by runners from ethnic minorities. Marcus Brown is making strides to change that. He is the founder of One percent Running Club, which aims to bridge the gap between traditional athletics c…

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EP223: David (2:55>2:43) & Patrick (3:08>2:53) - CMRC Takeover EP with Coach Ben Stolz 1:34:19

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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 Clu…

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Sole Sisters - 3: How to choose your next race 1:24:47

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In this episode of Sole Sisters, Alice and Elise start off with some “pits and peaks” of the last two weeks, including an ill-fated train journey and Alice’s aqua aerobics debut. The topic of the day is how to choose your next race. The duo go through all the key considerations including, bucket list marathons, weather conditions, and how to incorp…

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EP222: A Runner's Perspective from the Tiny Island of Nauru with #teamrun2pb athlete Isaac Oppenheimer 1:24:21

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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 Oppenheim…

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17: Matt Fox, the Sweat Elite founder who FINALLY broke 2:20 1:18:08

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Matt Fox has been chasing a sub-2:20 marathon for the past few years, and after about eight attempts, he finally did it this year in Chicago, running 2:19:31. And after toiling so long to hit that mark, he managed to do it again four weeks later in Indianapolis where he ran another PB of 2:18:41! In this conversation, we talk about some of the fact…

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EP221: Breaking Barriers Together - Athlete Luke Smith and Coach James Hansen 1:34:58

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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 …

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Sole Sisters - 2: Post-marathon reset strategies & offseason adventures 1:07:27

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Alice and Elise are back for another edition of Sole Sisters. This week the focus is the “offseason”, which is the wedge of time for recovery, relaxation and fun (non-running) activities after a key race. Not going to lie, this episode is slightly manic – the duo go from talking about Alice’s experience with ritualistic burnings under a full Costa …