Better with Running

This episode kicks off with Chris and Zacca sharing their recent training updates. Chris crushed a massive 98km week, including a Friday session leading into a 2-hour Saturday long run. He dives into some key workouts like 3 x 3km and 3 x 2km intervals as he preps for the Albert Park 10k. Zacca, focusing on strength training, manages to string together some longer runs, including a lap around the Tan. He also ponders his bike choice for the upcoming GCM support crew duties.

#TeamRun2PB Guest: Benji Hoppit Returns!

We welcome back Benji Hoppit (#TeamRun2PB), coached by Brady Threlfall, for his second appearance on the show (originally on episode 156 in August 2023). Benji shares exciting stories from his travels abroad for his job in high-performance elite sport. Then, he dives into his recent racing success in New Zealand, including a huge personal best in the half marathon and another PB in the 10k, where he even achieved a negative split! Benji takes us through the details of both races and unveils his training plan as he gears up to tackle the Gold Coast Marathon once again.

Food, Shoes, and Sub-4 Minute Miles

Chris throws some medium-paced questions Benji's way, including his go-to food choices while traveling and his current shoe preference. The conversation then shifts to a recent Canadian Running Magazine article exploring the potential longevity benefits of running a sub-4-minute mile.

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Hosts Chris and Zacca kick things off by discussing Chris's training after Jells Park and his preparations for the upcoming Athsvic Season Round 2. They delve into the challenge of balancing feeling good with pushing yourself in training sessions.

The episode welcomes special guests Liam Beecroft, a Run2PB athlete, and his coach Josh Harris. Liam, who joined Run2PB in 2021, shares his incredible progress. With Josh's guidance, he's smashed his personal bests.

Liam and Josh discuss their recent training and Liam's impressive PB at the Ballarat Half. They offer insights into their approach and how Liam achieved such amazing results.

Chris addresses some burning questions about ellipticals, Peter Bol's training, and Zone 2 running.

In this episode, Zacca and Chriso switch up the format by bringing on two guests at the start - Jess Willis and her coach Matt Davy. They recap Jess's amazing 2nd place finish at the Ballarat Marathon with a huge new PB of 2:48:40.

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Chris then reviews his experience running the 6km leg at the Run2PB Round 1 event at Jells Park. Despite an eventful lead up, he talks through his strong finish after chatting with fellow athletes and fans.

Zacca discusses his role as a coach and supporter at Ballarat, marveling at the progression of his athletes.

The show also covers Run2PB coach Andy Buchanan's massive 2:08:58 PB at the Hamburg Marathon after overcoming injuries.

To wrap up, Zacca and Chriso ponder over a questionable impromptu half marathon by an influencer in New York and a media take on run clubs taking over paths.

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This week on the better with running podcast Zacca returns for a big episode that starts with a training update from both the boys.. Chris talks through a steady week that included a mona fartlek as he freshens up ahead of round 1 xcr.

Zacca provides an update on his visit tot he doctor and gets a plan in place for return to run.

This week's guest is Jason Smith from Oat Running. Jason talks through how he acquired the business and how he has expanded the range. We hear about his own running journey and he takes on the quick-fire qs. Jason also reveals he is teaming up with run2pb for a matching Sock to be released in line with the Erniold x run2pb singlet release.

Zacca and Chris bring up a mind blowing wr from Manchester Marathon before finishing the show with hitting the live button on the pre sales for the new run2pb singlets

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In this special episode of Better With Running Podcast, Zacca is on leave and Run2PB Coach gets the call up to host Elise Beacom. Elise covers a massive week from the Australian National Track and Field Championships in Adelaide, where she was on the ground in the media mix zone.

We also have an training update from both of them, as well as some World Record chat, on a man dressed as banana 🍌 running in Boston, in a blistering 2:35 🥇 

In this weeks episode of Better With Running Podcast.

Chriso provides a training update

Zacca gives us the low down on his knee, as he plays the waiting game until seeing the sports doctor, as he hits the XT routine.

In this weeks #teamrun2pb athlete interview, Jonathan Squire joins the boys for a chat about his time so far with Run2PB, joining in Nov 2023 and under the guidance of Andy Buchanan, we hear about his amazing marathon performance at Osaka, hitting his ultimate goal of sub 2:30. Jonny talks us through his running journey, what he loves about training with Run2PB and what is in store for the future.

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Join us for a special episode of the Running Podcast as we catch up with Elise Beacom! Elise shares insights into her marathon recovery journey and gives us a glimpse into how she's been spending her time post-marathon. Plus, we dive into her recent workouts and discuss the progress.

We also get updates on how some of Elise's athletes have been performing in recent races. In a broader discussion, Elise, Zacca, and Chriso delve into their strategies for managing athletes around key races and debuts, offering valuable insights into the preparation process for race day.

Chris provides an Easter period running update, sharing eventful sessions and plans for the remainder of 2024. Meanwhile, Zacca shares his experience with a running niggle, taking a trip to Reload Physio to address potential concerns.

To cap off the episode, we explore intriguing articles from Canadian running news that caught the attention of Chriso and Zacca, with Elise providing her unique perspectives.

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https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/popstar-lil-nas-x-runs-nyc-half-in-high-tops/

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca are joined by two special guests for an engaging chat.

The episode begins with a light-hearted discussion about hot cross buns, followed by updates on Chriso and Zacca's training as they gear up for the winter xcr season, sharing insights into their steady progress.

First up, Run2PB Coach James Hansen joins the conversation fresh off his impressive 3000m PB at the Sydney Track Classic. James shares the rollercoaster of emotions he experienced leading up to the race due to an injury, highlighting the uncertainty he faced until the very start of the event. Luckily, things turned out well, and James delves into his recent training adjustments and his aspirations for the remainder of the season, including his pursuit of an Olympic Qualifier.

Returning to the podcast is Dr. Steve Langdon, who has a background in Sports Psychology dives into the mental aspect of running. Steve shares his recent running experiences and the challenges he's faced with injuries, offering valuable insights into staying motivated during the recovery process. He also addresses listener questions on overcoming setbacks and shares some of his top tips for managing injuries effectively. And, of course, Steve shares his hot cross bun recommendations to wrap up the show on a tasty note!

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca give us updates on their recent running exploits, both logging consistent kilometers and keeping pace with each other in terms of mileage. Chris shares his experience of battling general fatigue due to a busy schedule off the track, while Zacca successfully manages to address a lingering injury.

The duo delves into the recent standout performances within the run2pb community, highlighting impressive personal bests and achievements both locally and internationally. They reference a comprehensive social media post showcasing these accomplishments.

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The episode's featured guest is Simon Hanns, a dedicated run2pb athlete under the guidance of coach Andy Buchanan. Simon shares his running journey, recent training endeavors, and his aspirations for 2024, including a shot at redemption in the Ballarat Marathon. Additionally, Simon co-founded Erniold, a running apparel brand based in Melbourne. He provides insight into the brand's inception, design process, and the driving inspiration behind it.

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Wrapping up the show, Chris and Zacca engage in a discussion about Josef Šálek, the recent Guinness World Record holder for completing the fastest half marathon barefoot on ice and snow. They share details of his remarkable achievement amidst challenging conditions.

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