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Welcome to Episode 176 of the Better with Running Podcast! Join Chriso and Zacca as they welcome back Elise Beacom, Run2PB Coach, for Part 2 of the captivating bi-weekly series, "Chasing that Feeling." This mini-series delves into Elise's journey towards the Osaka Marathon.

Kicking off the show, Elise shares insights into her Christmas training in Adelaide, featuring a pacing a run2pb athlete, a steady long run, into a paced 8 x 5-minute workout. Hear about Elise's peak mileage and her return to the Surf Coast, where she grooves to West African tunes while conquering a solo 34k run at 4:21 per kilometer.

Elise takes on listener questions about her fueling strategy, and the hosts inquire about her upcoming race plans and potential challenging sessions on the horizon.

Chriso and Zacca provide training updates, with Chriso tackling a new session involving 3 x 1200m at Threshy with 1-minute jog recovery, 700m at 3km pace with 2-minute jog recovery, and 300m at 1500m effort with 400m recovery. Chris wraps up the week with a confident 25k long run.

Zacca shares his experience on the boulevard that included 12/6-minute reps. Excitement builds as he achieves solid paces in the latter part of his session, sensing a positive connection with his body.

As the episode unfolds, expect a few unexpected Tom Cruise references

Welcome to another installment of the Better with Running Podcast! Joining you as hosts are Chris and Zac, who commence the episode with a reflective overview of their Christmas training endeavors.

Chris meticulously dissects the intricacies of the Ana Fartlek, a training session curated by Anna Gee. This demanding regimen comprises 6 minutes at threshold with 90 seconds of recovery, 4 minutes at a 10k pace with 90 seconds recovery, 2 sets of 2 minutes at a 5k pace with 90 seconds recovery, 1 minute at a 3k pace with a corresponding 1-minute recovery, culminating in 2 sets of 30 seconds strides with 30 seconds recovery. Chris elaborates on his noteworthy achievement of a personal best during this session, followed by a solid 2-hour long run.

Meanwhile, Zacca hits the boulevard for reps, as he continues to hit two weekly sessions and a gradual escalation in long run mileage, positioning himself for upcoming races in 2024.

Our guest for this week's #teamrun2pb segment is the remarkable Mel Hiscock who has thrived under Chris's coaching. Over the past 14 months, she has logged an impressive 2500 kilometers and achieved new personal bests in the 5k and Half Marathon.

Mel shares the narrative of her running journey, divulging insights into her preferred training sessions, with an average between 40 to 45 kilometers per week. She exands on her appreciation for drills and imparts valuable lessons acquired through Chris's coaching. The conversation further explores Mel's significant half marathon personal best at the Melbourne Marathon in 2023, culminating with a rapid-fire round of quick questions.

In concluding the episode, Zacca and Chriso delve into a thought-provoking article from Canadian Running News. This article highlights an innovative bonus structure for individuals accumulating kilometers in China, sparking a chance for for some Uncle Chen Chat.

In this week's episode of the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca are infused with the holiday spirit as they unwrap an early gift for their listeners – a brand-new mini-series! They're thrilled to announce the kick-off of this exciting series featuring none other than Run2PB Coach Elise Beacom. Elise is gearing up for a marathon journey, preparing for the Osaka Marathon in February of the upcoming year. She joins the duo as they reveal that Elise will be a regular guest on the podcast, sharing insights into her preparation, training weeks, and offering behind-the-scenes access to her build-up and PB attempt.

Zacca and Chriso kick things off with a quick recap of Elise's remarkable 2023 season, delving into recent training highlights. They discuss the strategic plan for the upcoming training block, shedding light on the key areas Elise will be focusing on to chase down that coveted personal best. Elise also gives a shout-out to a couple of training partners who will be supporting her along the way, and the audience gets a sneak peek into the shoes currently in her rotation.

For those eager to follow Elise's journey, you can connect with her on Strava via https://www.strava.com/athletes/22963137.

In a surprise twist, Zacca introduces another guest, Run2PB Coach Matt Davy, who joins the conversation to share insights into his own 2023 running journey. Matt touches on recent running experiences, including a memorable Parkrun with his athletes, and takes the opportunity to provide updates on his progress while returning the serve to some of his athletes.

The podcast then shifts gears to a recap of Chris's scorching 3000m race last Tuesday, where he managed to improve despite challenging conditions. Zacca updates listeners on his recent training endeavors, including notable workouts and his longest long run. Zacca takes previous guest and Run2PB athlete Benji Hoppit for a few laps around the tan.

As the show comes to a close, the hosts make two exciting announcements. Melbourne listeners are treated to details about a special Erniold Popup from Thursday, December 28th, to Saturday, December 30th, at 14 Langridge St, Collingwood. This event promises new products, discounts on discontinued items, photography works, beers, and more! Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/ernioldrunning/?hl=en.

Additionally, the hosts share a big announcement about a match race unfolding in Tassie. A couple of Run2PB legends and friends of the show are set to hit the track for an epic showdown, promising an exhilarating spectacle for fans.

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, 2023 Melbourne marathon winner and run2pb Coach Gemma Maini joins Chriso and Zacca to announce 2 months of #teamrun2pb athlete of the month awards. We hear about their amazing achievements. Gemma gives us a recap of her Zatopek 10k and talks through her training and makes an exclusive announcement on her 2024 Marathon plan.

This weeks #teamrun2pb Athlete is Jasmin Singh, we hear about her running journey, what she loves about the sport and how she has grown as a runner working alongside run2pb Coach Josh Harris. We get an in depth review of her Berlin Marathon build up including all the nerves and excitement of the big event, as well as the emotional finish! Jas takes on the quick fire questions with ease before laying down some plans for 2024.

Zacca and Chriso round out the show with some WR Chat that has a run2pb athlete connection, before a quick preview of Chris’s next 3000m race in the heat.

In this week's episode of the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso takes us through his recent 8 x 1k session, where he challenged himself with an increased pace on some of the repetitions, reveling in the difficulty. Following that, he shares insights into a marathon-specific training session he completed alongside his training partner, Anna. Chriso expresses his enjoyment of these sessions as he prepares for another attempt at the 3000m on the track. Meanwhile, Zacca maintains his momentum by covering 83 kilometers, including an improved Threlfall fartlek session compared to his previous effort. Additionally, he returns to the track for a series of 1k repeats.

This week's featured #teamrun2pb athlete is Sharelle Thompson, who joined in 2020. Having completed her first 10k in 2017 and a half marathon in 2018 with a time of 2 hours and 8 minutes, Sharelle had never raced a marathon before. Sharelle is coached by Olympian and Run2PB Coach Madeline Heiner, together, they achieved an impressive major marathon in Chicago this year. overcoming some challenges along the way! Sharelle, who also serves as the marketing manager for Ironman Oceania Group, organizing events like the iconic City 2 Surf, Sydney Half, Auckland Marathon, and Noosa Marathon, shares her journey and experiences in running, and also takes on a Quick Fire Q&A with Chriso with a distinct Shepparton flavour, her home town.

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Episode 171 of the Better with Running Podcast! In this installment, Chris kicks things off by discussing his reducedmileage strategy following a challenging 3000m race, Chris shares insights into his long run, featuring a gel-powered boost. The duo reflects on the significance of prioritizing recovery over performance obsession in their running pursuits.

Zacca provides updates on his evolving strength and mobility routine, detailing a successful 3 x 2k session on the Albert Park road circuit. With a strong finish and thoughts of entering a benchmark race, Zacca contemplates his plans.

Our special guest this week is the inspiring Jess Willis, a remarkable member of the Run2pB community. Juggling the roles of a mother to three kids and working full time, Jess consistently logs an impressive 130 to 140 km per week in her training. Join us as we delve into Jess's running journey, her collaboration with coach Matt Davy, and a deep dive into her outstanding 9th place finish in the Melbourne Marathon at 2:51. Jess takes on some quick-fire questions, including a loaded one from Chriso about race controversies, leading to an engaging discussion and Jess sticking around for a chat about world records.

As the episode winds down, the hosts engage in somegardening chat, and Zacca stirs up some friendly rivalry between coaches in anticipation of the upcoming 2XU Wellness Run. Tune in for an episode packed with running insights, inspiring stories.

Kicking off this week's Better with Running podcast with a thrilling race recap from Chriso's recent 3000m track competition.

Updates on Zacca's impressive mileage achievements and his shift towards a new phase of mobility and strength training as he intensifies his workout sessions.

Featured Guest: Sean Richardson

Meet Sean Richardson, who joined in August 2022 and was paired with Josh Harris.

Sean brings a wealth of experience from the world of Triathlon and Ironman, boasting 16 completed races and participation in 4 World Championships at Kona, Hawaii.

Dive into Sean's marathon journey, including his recent personal best of 2:42 at this year's Gold Coast marathon.

From lighthearted beginnings of running a marathon with friends after a few beverages, Sean shares his journey of transitioning to a more serious approach, joining a running group, and setting his sights on the elusive sub-3hr marathon goal.

Get insights into the challenging training sessions that pushed Sean's boundaries in his recent block.

We also hear about Sean and his friend Chris Beath's incredible weekend achievement: running 100km from Gold Coast to Redlands Coast to raise vital funds for QIMR and Cancer Research and the reason why and how he it played out!

Support the cause by donating here: https://www.karensultramarathon.com.au/the-cause

The boys wrapp up the episode with a roundup of Run2PB personal bests (PBs) and shoutouts to past Better with Running podcast guests.

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In this episode, hosts Chriso and Zacca dive into their weekly training recap. Chris covers 85k for the week, revealing the wisdom behind his decision to skip a session, ultimately putting him in a good spot as he knocks out Deeks Quarters and looks towards his 3000m hit out. Zacca shares his momentum with faster easy running and hints at upcoming changes to his mileage and strength program.

Featured Guest: Paul Clearly, Australian Olympian from Atlanta 1996

Paul, Cleary isa run2pb athlete, recently achieved a marathon PB, breaking the 3-hour mark at the Sydney Marathon under the guidance of coach Matt Davy.

Chriso and Zacca explore Paul's junior running career, detailing his swift ascent to National and International prominence.

We hear insights into the challenges of life on the road, junior training experiences, and hear audio snippets from one of Paul’s memorable races at Melbourne’s Olympic Park.

Paul candidly reflects on his Olympic Games experience, sharing stories of celebrity sightings in the Olympic village and navigating the unique environment as a 20-year-old athlete.

Paul also provides insights into his recent marathon build-up, highlighting aspects he enjoyed in the preparation and the unique challenges of marathon training.

In this week's episode of the Better with Running Podcast, we dive into Chris's training journey as he ramps up the mileage and tackles the accompanying fatigue, incorporating tempos and mile repeats along the way. Chris eagerly anticipates returning to the track for some exciting races. The discussion shifts to the significance of racing and the valuable lessons it imparts.

Our special guest this week is Run2PB Coach Jack Davies, fresh off his debut Marathon. Jack shares his insights on the experience, highlighting his resilience in the face of a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis in 2018. He candidly discusses the challenges he's navigated and what motivated him to push boundaries in the Marathon.

Jack delves into the preparation for the event, emphasizing how he meticulously monitored his blood sugar levels. Balancing intense marathon training with a demanding role in the intensive care unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Jack sheds light on his remarkable journey.

We gain valuable insights from Jack about the progress of his athletes, along with standout performances and crucial takeaways he's garnered as a coach. His personal experience in the build-up and execution of a marathon has provided him with a unique perspective on the event.

The episode concludes with a lively discussion on world records, and we get a peek into the endeavors of one of our esteemed past guests and Run2PB legends in the realm of aeropress championships.

Welcome back to the Better with Running Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by two incredible guests who share their inspiring running journeys.

Our first guest -Norah Armstrong - From Schoolyard to XCR

Norah Armstrong, Chris's wife, recounts how they first met in the school quadrangle and how Chris introduced her to the world of running, making her a dedicated fan.

Despite never participating in organized sports in high school, Norah recently celebrated her 350th parkrun, a testament to her decade-long dedication to running.

We hear about Norah's early struggles with running and how she persevered to become a seasoned runner.

Norah's journey has taken her from being a parkrun regular to embracing other fun runs and even taking on the competitive cross country scene.

Nathan Contin - Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Personal Bests:

Meet #teamrun2p athlete Nathan Contin, who started his running journey in 2022 using a running app, progressing from the couch to completing a 10km.

Under the guidance of Run2PB Coach Jack Davies, Nathan has achieved remarkable progress, setting personal bests across various distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon this year.

Nathan shares his journey of overcoming health challenges, including battling Hodgkin Lymphoma, and celebrates being four years in remission.

We dive into the highlights of Nathan's recent marathon, where he achieved an impressive 20-minute personal best at the Melbourne Marathon. and also gain insights into Nathan's favorite training sessions and the valuable lessons he's learned along his running journey.

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