Better with Running

In this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca have football fever as they record on the night of the Matilidas semi final clash in the Womens World Cup. We hear some training updates from both of them, including Chris hitting 88k off the back of ballarat, and Zacca has a rollercoaster of a week managing his body but things turnaround with some work in the gym. Chris also mentions his friend and training partner, Anna and the establishment of her new pilates studio in Shepparton, https://www.unitestudio.com.au/

This weeks #teamrun2pb athlete guest, is Benji Hoppit, we hear about his running journey after signing up in 2022, to be coached by Brady Threlfall, we hear about his day job in high performance elite sport, and how he commenced his running journey during lockdown before debuting in the marathon in canberra with 3:03. In 2023 his pbs are 5k: 17.45 / 10k: 36.26, M: 2.54.49 and most recently running a big half pb in 1:18. Zacca and Chris ask about his training sessions leading into the Boston Marathon and his recent half, before hitting him up for the quick fire Q&A which includes a few cricket questions!

The show rounds out with some around the grounds before a discussion on an article that came across the boys desk from Canadian Running Magazine.

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This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso are joined by Special guest for the first part of the show, Run2PB coach Gemma Maini, fresh off her victory at the 15KM AV Ballarat Road Race, we hear about her rollercoaster of a week leading into the race, before breaking down how it unfolded, including an extended warm up courtesy of coach Mattress.

Gemma announces the July winner of our Asics x TeamRun2PB athlete of the month.

Taryn Kirby, who is coached by Chris Armstrong, We hear about her journey as a runner with the Shepparton Runners Club and also her challenges of recent times as shared by Chris.

This weeks guest is #teamrun2pb athlete Ryan Cooke, who started with Run2PB in October of 2021 and has gone from strength to strength over the last 2 years. Initially his consistency was a concern, but has now turned it into a strength, regularly running 5 times a week logging 50 to 60kms around a busy lifestyle that involves a lot of interstate travel for work while juggling family life with his wife and 2 young kids.

We hear about Ryan’s decision to race Shepparton Marathon, how his training is going including some close encounters on some early morning runs, before diving into the quick fire Q&As which brings up some issues for Coach Chris.

The show rounds out with some details about a number of run2pb partner events coming up and also a mention of the Oat Running Socks discount code - Run2PB10

For 10% off all orders via www.oatrunning.com.au

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This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso provide some training updates, Chris has a recovery week before a final tune up as he prepares to tow the line for Ballarat 15k. Zacca see some progress with his body and starts to incorporate some strength training.

This weeks guest is Nigel Preston, from Single Track Events, We hear about Nigels portfolio of events across the road and trail, we learn about race directing, what goes into putting on a major event and the challenges that arise from it.

Nigel goes into detail about the next event on the calendar, the Puffing Billy Running Festival https://puffingbillyrunningfestival.com.au/ , we hear about the origins of the event, the course and events on offer.

Nigel hangs around for Chris’s quick fire Q&A which features a flavour of influencing from Run2PB Coach and fellow Bendigo Bat Andy Buchanan.

Zacca and Chriso head around the ground with some results from the Shepparton Runners Club 10km Handicap, Parkrun and Stair Challenge event.

The show rounds out with some world record chat that has Chriso speechless, and also brings out his artistic side, that wasn’t loved by all.

https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/kiwi-woman-crushes-48-hour-treadmill-world-record/

https://puffingbillyrunningfestival.com.au/

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In this weeks episode of Better With Running Podcast, Zacca returns refreshed from his holiday, we hear about his pre departure shoot with Mizuno sporting some colourful shoes.

Chris hits his biggest week since 2019 clocking up 95km,  capping it off with a huge run at Bundoora, his best ever AV race effort, timing his run to perfection and having some big battles along the way with some legends of the circuit.

This weeks guest on the better with running podcast is #teamrun2pb athlete Matt Morgan, We hear about his journey into running from a few jogs to get ready for the local fun run in between boozy sessions and smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day, we hear about his transformation as a runner, changing his lifestyle and going from a 3:51 marathoner to a 2:58 marathoner in Canberra.

We hear about his favourite sessions, the banter in his training groups and general love for the sport. He fends of some blows from listeners and some photos deep in the archives are brought up as he works his way through Chriso’s Quick Fire Q&A.

The show rounds out with Chris talking about his surprise gift from our friends at Oat Running a fresh pair of socks that he is super excited to match with his next kit. www.oatrunning.com.au

Zacca announces a partnership with the Puffing Billy Fun Run, an iconic Victorian Fun run, back on the racing calendar.

Day one of the Festival will feature a new 1.2km Kids Dash and a new 5km Family Fun Run / Walk on Saturday 9 September at Emerald Lake Park, with the echoing toots and puffs of Puffing Billy propelling all participants forward.

Then, on Sunday 10 September, prepare to witness a fierce showdown as up to 3,000 participants take on the challenge of a lifetime, racing against two colossal steam locomotives from Belgrave to Emerald in the heart-pounding 13.5 km 'Classic' Run.

For those hungry for even greater conquests, the all-new 21.1km road and trail Half Marathon; a true test of endurance set amidst the breathtaking views and unyielding hills of the Eastern Dandenong Ranges.

Spectators looking to cheer on participants can embark on an unforgettable journey themselves, hopping aboard the iconic Puffing Billy and potentially even surpassing the racing runners!

The recently developed state-of-the-art Lakeside Visitor Centre within Emerald Lake Park will host the Festival’s Finish Zone precinct for the first time.

It’s sweat versus steam through the rolling hills of the Dandenong Ranges.

So, can you beat the train? There’s only one way to find out.

https://puffingbillyrunningfestival.com.au/

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In this week's episode of Better with Running Podcast, Chriso provides an update on his training as he continues, whilst Zacca continues to gain momentum, with some more kms in the leg and an intro session.

This weeks guest is #teamrun2pb athlete, Nicholas Clancey, after signing up in 2021 to be coached by Zacca with a goal to break 2:50, the guys dive into his journey as a runner, and his recent build up to the Gold Coast Marathon where he lowered his P.B to 2:42, smashing his PB. Nicholas also faces Chriso's Quick Fire Q&A. A surprise guest arrives, Run2PB Co Founder & Coach Brady Threlfall makes a suprise appearance on the podcast

The show concludes with a recorded segment with Run2PB Coach Gemma Maini, announcing the Run2PB Coaches award for June, which goes to Phil Podbury, who at 81 continues to inspire and amaze the community, with thanks to Asics, Phil is the lucky recipient of a pair of brand new shoes! We also hear an update on Gemma's training, she gives us her race report from her debut on the Gold Coast Marathon, before looking towards the marathon build.

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In this weeks better with Running Podcast,  Zacca and Chriso celebrate 150 episodes with a big recap from all the excitement up at the Gold Coast Marathon weekend, they get a chance to run together at the Lululemon shake-out led by Run2PB coach Brady Threlfall. We hear about the weekend's events, and how much fun they had catching up with a number of athletes and fellow coaches.

Chris talks us through his race and openly shares a tough and challenging day for him in the 10km, but there was a silver lining as he was able to assist Nora along to a sub 50min run, and also embrace the event with a number of his athletes having a great day.

Zacca enjoys the shakeout run with chriso and then laps it up on course watching a number of athletes go by, with just on 60 athletes competing across the various events from 10km through to Marathon with a number of debuts, PBs and great performances.

This weeks guest is #teamrun2pb athlete, Zak Round hailing from ‘God’s Country’ coached by the king of the peninsula Matt ‘Mattress’ Davy, Zacca and Chris unpack his running journey, hearing about his progression as a runner, all the learnings along the way and we hear about his epic negative split at the Boston Marathon earlier this year. We also hear about his fresh new PB up on the Gold Coast and some of the sessions leading into the race.

Zak then takes on the quick fire questions from chriso, and we manage to get another plug in for Zak’s business- www.gather-round.com.au - for any events you may be planning!

The show rounds out with some WR chat, with the boys speculating over a competitor at the World Beer Mile before getting onto some fan mail and a shout out to Brady on his successful weekend juggling a number of things, including a 2:20 marathon!

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In this week’s Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca are joined for the first part of the show with Run2PB Co-founder, Coach and all round legend Matt “Mattress” Davy, we hear all about his training and managing a busy lifestyle as a young dad and stepping up his role as coach to partner and run2pb coach Gemma Maini. Matt talks to us about his new location where he is segment hunting and still managing to knock out some big ks and elevation.

Zacca and Chriso hit Matt up for some advice for listeners heading to the Gold Coast Marathon, we hear his practical tips for race week and race day, before Chris puts him through his paces on the Quick Fire Q&A, which includes a flex on his culinary skills.

We hear about Chris’s race week as he lines up at the Gold Coast over the 10km

Including an 81km week and tune up session that has all setup for a big weekend on the roads. Zacca continues to gain momentum logging more ks, ahead of a busy weekend.

You can join Chris and Zacca on the Shakeout Run on the Gold Coast on Friday June 30th, meet out the front of the QT Hotel for a 7:30am departure.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lululemon-clubhouse-tickets-651577294227

The episode rounds out with the traditional chat about a random article in Canadian Running News, this week involving a former pro cyclist jumping into a 50k Trail race and winning it!

Part 2:

Zacca interviews Mitch Dyer on tour in Europe chasing diamond leagues and covering races, we hear about his plane, trains and automobiles adventures, and also he reveals his new running media start up - https://www.instagram.com/straightatit_/ - the reason behind it, his plans and what the future of athletics looks like!

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris are joined by Run2PB Coach and Podiatrist from Fitzpod, Sophie Fitt.

Sophie opens the show with a catch up on how she has been keeping moving and running during her second pregnancy, including reports from her blistering swim sessions. Sophie then jumps into a health corner with a detailed and comprehensive overview of all things foot and skin care, covering a range of topics with some practical advice, the chat includes some info about blister care ahead of your next marathon.

With the Gold Coast Marathon fast approaching we hear more from all the coaches around race week preparation and things that athletes should consider in race week and planning for the race day. Sophie is then put on the spot to take on chriso's quick fire q&a.

Chris and Zacca whistle through a training update before an around the grounds report, and this week's hero of the week is crowned, and once again the boys are in awe of a #teamrun2pb athletes achievements.

World Record Chat is back, the boys discussing the big record that went down over the half marathon that involved a stroller, which has them questioning the event and some of the tactics being used - https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a44209926/jacob-simonsen-world-record-half-marathon-with-stroller/

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In this week's episode of Better with Running Podcast, Chris talks through his training week which includes 83kms, and a session in the Alphaflys, 3 sets of 2k with 1min rest, into 1k with 2mins rest, knocking out some consistent splits, before backing up into a long run with a Taylor Swift Theme. Zacca logs consecutive runs and starts to feel his usual self, getting over the 60min mark and is enjoying the slow return back.

In around the grounds, Zacca and Chris talk through an exciting weekend of results at Launceston, including some big PBs, with Zacca delving deeper into his athlete Matt Morgan and his big PB over the half, and how he has turned things around over 12months, chipped away and been rewarded with a huge run.

The boys tackle a listener question around the challenges both Chris and Zacca face as online coaches.

This week's special guest is Tom Hall, from Mizuno Australia, Tom is a training partner of Zacca, and has recently taken a role at Mizuno in the marketing department, we hear about Tom's running journey, his recent Great Ocean Road Marathon before a peek behind the curtain at the world of shoes, and in particular the latest trends at Mizuno before he tackles Chriso's Quick Fire Q&A.

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