Better with Running

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.

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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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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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.