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

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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 structured return-to-run program, starting with walk/jogs and feeling positive. They also briefly discuss elliptical machine preferences and inaccuracies.

The spotlight then turns t #teamrun2pb athlete and physiotherapist Matt Ridgewell, who shares his inspiring journey to breaking the 3-hour marathon barrier at Noosa with a 2:58:07 finish. Matt recounts his running origins, his professional passion for treating runners, and the personal challenges he overcame—including a stress fracture and significant life events—leading up to his triumphant race. describes his love for both the objective and meditative aspects of running, praises Zacca's coaching, and answers a series of quick-fire questions about his running and future goals before the hosts conclude that Rod Stewart's WR attempt is a bit misguided, as they round out the show with WR Chat.

  • 00:00:17: Introduction and 250th episode anticipation.
  • 00:00:56: Listener feedback and previous week's "one percenters" discussion.
  • 00:01:35: Track etiquette issues and "runfluencers."
  • 00:04:49: Chris's elliptical training update.
  • 00:08:16: Discussion on elliptical machine pros and cons.
  • 00:12:50: Zac's return to running program.
  • 00:18:38: Introduction of guest Matt Ridgewell.
  • 00:20:27: Matt's running origin story.
  • 00:21:34: Matt's work as a physiotherapist and experience with running injuries.
  • 00:25:11: What Matt loves about running.
  • 00:28:13: Lead-up to the Noosa Marathon and Matt's sub-3 goal.
  • 00:30:40: Challenges before the Noosa Marathon (floods, travel changes).
  • 00:32:08: Matt describes the Noosa Marathon race experience.
  • 00:33:34: Pacing and group dynamics during the marathon.
  • 00:35:11: The emotional finish and achieving his goal.
  • 00:39:04: Matt discusses being coached by Zac.
  • 00:43:30: Matt's favorite marathon training sessions.
  • 00:45:06: Matt's future running plans.
  • 00:47:46: Quick-fire questions with Matt begin.
  • 01:01:50: World Record Chat: Rod Stewart and the 80+ 100m record.

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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 structured return-to-run program, starting with walk/jogs and feeling positive. They also briefly discuss elliptical machine preferences and inaccuracies.

The spotlight then turns t #teamrun2pb athlete and physiotherapist Matt Ridgewell, who shares his inspiring journey to breaking the 3-hour marathon barrier at Noosa with a 2:58:07 finish. Matt recounts his running origins, his professional passion for treating runners, and the personal challenges he overcame—including a stress fracture and significant life events—leading up to his triumphant race. describes his love for both the objective and meditative aspects of running, praises Zacca's coaching, and answers a series of quick-fire questions about his running and future goals before the hosts conclude that Rod Stewart's WR attempt is a bit misguided, as they round out the show with WR Chat.

  • 00:00:17: Introduction and 250th episode anticipation.
  • 00:00:56: Listener feedback and previous week's "one percenters" discussion.
  • 00:01:35: Track etiquette issues and "runfluencers."
  • 00:04:49: Chris's elliptical training update.
  • 00:08:16: Discussion on elliptical machine pros and cons.
  • 00:12:50: Zac's return to running program.
  • 00:18:38: Introduction of guest Matt Ridgewell.
  • 00:20:27: Matt's running origin story.
  • 00:21:34: Matt's work as a physiotherapist and experience with running injuries.
  • 00:25:11: What Matt loves about running.
  • 00:28:13: Lead-up to the Noosa Marathon and Matt's sub-3 goal.
  • 00:30:40: Challenges before the Noosa Marathon (floods, travel changes).
  • 00:32:08: Matt describes the Noosa Marathon race experience.
  • 00:33:34: Pacing and group dynamics during the marathon.
  • 00:35:11: The emotional finish and achieving his goal.
  • 00:39:04: Matt discusses being coached by Zac.
  • 00:43:30: Matt's favorite marathon training sessions.
  • 00:45:06: Matt's future running plans.
  • 00:47:46: Quick-fire questions with Matt begin.
  • 01:01:50: World Record Chat: Rod Stewart and the 80+ 100m record.

  continue reading

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