Better with Running

This week on the Better With Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris open the show with a special guest joining them who is on an epic world record attempt, Erchana Murray Bartlett is running a marathon every day, making my way from the tip of mainland Australia (Cape York) to the toe (Melbourne) that’s 155 consecutive marathons for a total of 6,200kms to spread a very important message - Extinction is a CHOICE and she has partnered with the wilderness society to raise $62,000.

The boys try to get their head around how this was even conceptualised, the planning involved, if she has to do it without stopping, the fuel she takes on, highlights along the way and the journey plans.

Is an inspiring story from someone genuinely attempting something pretty crazy.

Zacca and Chris talk through their running updates, including Chris doing some marathon training to rekindle the feels of mara blocks to help his coaching and go on the journey with his athletes. Zacca continues to get momentum, although felt the wrath of joining a run mid way through on his sunday run.

The Run2PB Hero of the week is revealed with Run2PB Coach James Hansen, making headlines across the nation breaking the AU Parkrun Record runing 13:53, and the lads push for him to bring the ashes back and get the global record.

Zacca launches the driver over an article that he came across relating to Mark Zuckerberg hating on running in a podcast with joe rogan, and then digs up some history and examples of when he used to love running

Chris and Zacca both put the call out to Mark to join Run2PB and find the love of running.

Long Time Friend of the Show from Run Culture, Dane Verwey is back to chat to the boys about Binary Bias and Running by Feel, he talks through his definitions on the topics, experiences as a phyiso and coach, before they all riff on their own coaching experiences on the topic.

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Chris gives us a recap of his pacing job at Ballarat as he ventured down for the first time, with a job of pacing elite marathoner, run2pb coach and regular BWR host, Sophie Fitt. They also finally meet for the first time in real life and get to share a race experience together. Zacca continues his rebuild and return to running.

James Hansen joins the boys for a catch up, last time they caught up was in April and James had his sights set on a few domestic road races, before heading to Europe, we get an insight into his life on the road in Europe  as an athlete trying to run fast times and the challenges of getting into races. 

James now back in Tasmania is preparing for a tilt at making the Australian Team for the World Cross Country Championships next year being held in Bathurst, and this weekend he lines up at the National Championships in Adelaide, representing Tasmania, we hear about his hopes for the race and then future race and training plans as he turns his attention to chasing down that Aus Singlet.

James answers a few listener questions his favourite training partners and mindset.

The boys highlight run2pb power couple. Rhys and Stacey as Run2Pb heroes of the week,  off the the back of their amazing adelaide marathon adventure. https://www.instagram.com/p/Chnwn7Ov8Zd/?hl=en

Before closing out with a random act of kindness from Serene, HK based athlete who went above and beyond to send her coach Isaac a birthday surprise.

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In this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca is back after an eventful two weeks and happy to have a spot on the mic alongside host Chris Armstrong.

We hear the latest on Chris’s nerve issues as he rides the roller coaster of managing a niggle, his sunday culminates with an epic impromptu long Sunday run, as he turns his attention to a pacing gig with Run2PB legend, Sophie Fitt as he makes his debut this weekend at Ballarat.

Zacca gives us a behind the scenes, play by play on a photoshoot with Melbourne Running Brand - Erniold https://erniold.com/ which tested his speed and form. We then hear how he has come off covid super motivated to get rolling again and wants to eye off the marathon again.

Katie Dall is recognised as this weeks Run2PB Hero of the Week, we hear about her being one of the OGs at Run2PB and how she using running as a way to help raise money for charities.

More details about how you can support her event and follow her journey to the Bali Ultra on https://www.instagram.com/club_kt/?hl=en

Chris and Zac discuss an article that they loved about G.O.A.T Eluid Kipchoge, which really resonated with them as both athletes and coaches.

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This week Chris steps into the hosts chair and Soph steps into co-hosting duties while Zacca has a well earned week off.

Chris and Soph chat about Soph’s return to the AV circuit with a quality run in the 10km at Albert Park for Old Xaverians.

Soph’s Health Corner returns where we meet Soph’s brother Damian (Damo) Ryan for some strength and conditioning chat. Damo goes into depth on how to get started, introducing warm ups into your easy days and how to introduce strength and conditioning into your weekly routine.

We also have a listener question from Cathy in Colshaven about Soph’s favourite marathon sessions, some Run2PB athlete shout outs and we finish with a chat about our favourite Commonwealth Games highlights.

---- Big Thanks to Damien (Damo) Ryan our special guest.

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Zacca and Chris chat about Bundoora XCR, a challenging day but a brave finish from Chris is talked about, as they both reflect on the importance of managing their bodies. 

This weeks Run2PB hero is revealed and its a young gun, doing amazing things with his running on and off the track!

A massive weekend of results from the Run Melbourne are recapped, with a number of Run2PB special mentions sent in by the coaches.

In this weeks Interview, Zacca catches up with his Athlete., Ranjini Gupta, who is based in Bangalore India.

We hear about her running journey, how she has joined fitness industry with a goal of helping runners - https://www.instagram.com/duracellrungenie/?hl=en

Zacca discuss with Ranjini, what it’s like training in Bangalore and also running as a female in india, and some of those challenges that comes with that. They also chat about her big run at the Chennai Dream Runners Half Marathon, where she placed 1st in a time of 1:49, in the lead up to her crack at a BQ qualifier.

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This week on Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris open the show with their highlights from the World Championships, talking through some things they are loving about the races, including the womens 1500m, Mens 10000m and how they are loving watching athletes at the very top level getting after it.

Chris talks through his first session back leading into his return to racing at Bundoora for the Bendigo Bats over the 10km XC, whilst Zacca continues to nurse his knee niggle with some easy running fully kitted up to keep the melbourne cold out!

The Run2PB hero of the week is revealed,Andrew Sosthiem, Run2PB legend, Sos had a win at the Stawell Amateur Athletic Club 6.5k xc champs. Finished second in the handicap though. He was racing through a vineyard on proper xc through mud and water etc, we hear via his coach Matt Davy about his tactics to take down a young punter! 

Chris and Zacca get the chance to patch in live from St Moritz, 2:12 Marathoner, soon to be Aus Commonwealth Games Marathon Rep and Run2PB Coach Andy Buchanan, the boys find out what a typical day looks like at an attitude camp, we hear about some sessions he has been knocking out, as well as Andy tackles some listener questions regarding recovering from Covid and how he he balances his training week.

Andy talks about his learnings from his debut marathon at Hamburg and some of the inspiration he draws upon during tough times in races, before letting us in on his nervousness around the aussie uniform and if he will be sporting baggy Eddie Betts style running shorts!

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In the 100th episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris are joined by Sophie Fitt.

We hear a training update from them all, Sophie talks about her 1st race back and how she is building mileage and aiming towards the melbourne marathon whilst juggling a busy schedule, we discuss how she is managing her body with the increased training demands and find out about some of her race plans. Chris continues to recover from his half before hitting a workout with Anna, followed by a meteor shower. Zacca talks about some light running, taking the pressure off with clock face running after a long bout of races.

In our Run2PB Heroes segment Nathan Contin is recognised, he coached by one of our Run2PB heroes Jack Davies, Nathan has been with us for a few months now and taken his 5km PB from just over 25 minutes, down to 21.45 on Saturday at Albert Park parkrun, currently working towards a half marathon at Run Melbourne in a couple of weeks and then Melbourne Marathon in October

In Soph's Health Corner, we discuss how Run2PB managed an an enquiry about  a junior athlete under the age of 13, wanting help with their distance running, they’ve run multiple half marathons and marathons, we hear about the dangers of this as well as the physical and emotional stress of putting young children through long distance running.

We hear from two listeners on a questions regarding plantar fasica pain and how to manage it, and another question regarding gauging easy pace/effort and the use of heart rate in training.,

Soph, Chris and Zacca discuss a tweet from Kara Goucher regarding leaving pebbles in her shoes, which is very triggering for soph in particulary.

Zacca catches up with Sean Whipp who is an IAAF representative manager, they discuss how he manages his athletes, getting his athletes into meets across the globe, how he has built his roster and what he is learning on this new journey. Sean also give us a preview of the Australian chances at the upcoming World champs and Comm Games.

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Chris and Zac recap the highs and lows of the Gold Coast Marathon, we hear about an emotional half marathon for Chris, whilst Zacca recaps a tough 10k, after a long series of races. They both vow to come back stronger as they gear up for another head to head at Bundoora XCR.

We hear about packed trams, the buzzing event feel and a disturbing experience from a man in speedos, who chose the wrong footwear and was paying the price for it, a definite lowlight from the weekend.

Chris and Zac move onto highlights and reflect on some individual results mentioned by some of the Run2PB coaches, as they discuss how getting to the start line and taking on the event is the big achievement. We hear the boys talk about cult figure 2:07 Marathoner Yuki, who went onto finish the marathon in 3:57 after hitting trouble at 5k and they boys are in awe of his effort.

The guys rounds out the show talking about the 100th episode and that Sophie Fitt will be back for the big occasion.

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This week in the better with Running Podcast, It’s race week for Chris and Zacca as they get ready to take to the roads of the Gold Coast.

They discuss their final week prep including a sneaky time trial pacing session from Chris, whilst Zacca continues to use the XCR races to build towards his next 10k road race.

We hear from around the grounds from far and wide including a P.B in Oslo and P.B in Adelaide, before the boys congratulate Andy Buchanan for making the commonwealth games marathon team as they reflect on his inspiring career.

The Run2PB Hero of the week is revealed and it's a coach who did an extraordinary thing on his long run.

The boys are joined by Run2Pb Coach and 7 x Marathoner Matt Davy to take a closer look at Marathon week and discuss in depth some tips for race day and some strategies that can be deployed to help you through some tough patches.

A listener question comes in around training with groups and a training partner and the benefits it offers. The lads round out the show with a cheeky WR chat as they take the opportunity to run the segment again as their producer is on holidays.

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Chris and Zac recount their battle at the farm, as they discuss lining up in a big field and duking it out over a muddy course, as they both are happy with the hit out as they head towards the gold coast marathon in their respective events.

Chris talks us through some creepy events happening on his runs, with some mysterious characters popping up for cameos in his runs, which scares Zacca from joining him for any future runs.

The boys lead into a new segment " Run2PB Heroes", where they shine a light on some inspiring and amazing people in the community, this week they give a shout out to Jo from Melbourne, one of Sophie Fitt’s athletes. Jo’s had a pretty tough 2022 recovering from third degree burns that have required time in hospital, skin grafts and extensive rehab, She’s also had to battle covid and the stress of moving interstate, but is gradually returning to running and has a goal to run the 10km at Gold Coast.

Chris and Zacca talk about John Cox's massive breakthrough on the track breaking 10mins, in potentially the same race as his partner Kelly Dicks, from Single Malt Marathoners Podcast fame.  We hear more from around the grounds including some results  from Cruden Farm.

The boys discuss the Gold Coast Marathon Festival, touching on how far the event has come and the medal story, https://goldcoastmarathon.com.au/lisa-sorbie-martin/  and then go into some race day tips.

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