Better with Running

Chris and Zacca are back for another weekend recap on all things training, run2pb community results and training chat.

We hear about Chris's Hill and Threshold session as he ticks another box as the lead up to GC Half continues. Coach Andy sets a tough hill session that will 'pay the bills'.  Zac also tries to scare Chris with some owl noises.

Zacca returns from Launceston buoyed by his result as he enjoys being back on the road with carbon under the foot, where he finishes with a negative split. We hear about all the excitement of race weekend, including being part of the winners entourage and after party with Run2PB Coach and winner of the 10k - James Hansen.

Chris and Zacca recap results from around the country, including a spontaneous 100km race from Katie Dall, an Ironman from Chris's athlete Lauren, and Run2PB Coach Josh Harris and his success with some debut racers.

The boys discuss base training and the importance of it in a training program, before going into some analogies around base training and how it impacts all aspects of your running.

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Run2PB Coach and Fitzroy Foot and Ankle Clinic Podiatrist, Sophie Fitt joins Zacca and Chris for Episode 95.

We hear about their training weeks as Soph laces up the shoes for a 10km race around albert park, enjoying a successful return to running.

Chris gets through a tough saturday session before a spooky sunday long run and where here about Zacca's final tune up before the Launy 10, after a close encounter with a cyclist chasing a strava segment on the Boulevard.

The team attack a question on new shoes and if you should break them in and if so how do you before your 'A' Race.

In this months Runners Health Corner, Soph leads a open discussion around eating disorders and the importance of opening the conversation, seeking help and how to navigate this as a runner.  Please be aware, it’s important to note that no two eating disorders are the same. If you are, still recovering you should seek specialist advice. As referenced in the show, in Australia https://butterfly.org.au/ is a great resource.

Chris brings some more bizarre WR Chat, as we are introduced into the world of 'retro running' which has the hosts pondering a change.

Finally, Sophie lets us know about the launch of a Run2PB Telehealth service,  https://www.run2pb.co/telehealthsophiefitt We hear about how it all works and the areas that it covers and how all runners can access it.

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Chris and Zac recap a massive duel over the hills of Bendigo as they talk about their experiences at Round 2 Bendigo XCR.

We hear about how they both recovered on the Sunday, with Chris holding training partner Anna, back on the long run, whilst Zacca held onto a group of fast runners as lots of race analysis went on.

A big wrap up of recent events and performances as part of the Round the Grounds segment, including results locally and internationally. The boys mention a few couples in the run2pb community who are proving that couples that run together stay together.

Chris and Zac attack a listener question on racing during a training block for a big race, as they talk about the the benefits of toeing the line and what are some of the things you should do to ensure you incorporate them safely into the program.

In more WR chat, the boys come across a stroller marathon record that they firmly believe a Run2PB Coach could have a crack at and start to throw a few names in the hat that should start their training campaign.

They round out the show, with big news on a SMM x BWR collab in the works and confirm Sophie Fitt appearing again in the following weeks with some exciting news to reveal when she joins the show again.

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This week on Better with Running Podcast, Chris catches up with Zacca to divulge all the details on his 3 x 3km session a staple half marathon workout as he keeps his eye on the prize - Gold Coast Half Marathon in July. Chris gives us the low down on the course from intel direct from course designer and Run2PB Coach Andy Buchanan. Zacca details his latest workouts including some fast 1k reps followed by an epic sunday which included a swift long run, into a train trip down to gods country.

Zacca and Chris are joined by Run2PB coach Josh Harris, 2:17 Marathoner who takes us through his progress and return from setbacks as he pulls together some of solid training as he gets ready for the Launceston 10k, and then reveals he is back to his happy hunting ground of the Gold Coast for another half marathon.

Zacca, Chris and Josh chat all things marathon training as many athletes are preparing for the Gold Coast Marathon, they discuss a key workout and touch on things that you should be focussing on at the moment.

The boys finish off the show chatting about another record that caught their eye during the week, issuing the challenge to Josh to include it in his birthday competition, potentially taking out the jigsaw enduro event.

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Zac and Chris discuss their weeks training as they head towards Bendigo and Gold Coast Marathon Festival.

Chris continues recovery week before hitting a 3 x 5min workout featuring some photography of his favourite tree. He then hits a solo Sunday run before getting back in time to track his training partner competing over the half marathon.

Zacca hits a session an impromptu fartlek session on a rugby field nearly getting tackled, he backs it up with speedy long run with the MUAC crew. He hits track tuesday with 2k reps before retiring to support the clubs sponsor - the pub.

Zacca and Chris recap a big weekend of racing at the Great Ocean Road Festival, SMU Half in Sydney and TCS Bangalore 10k in India. They both touch on some of their athletes individual race results and stories.

Listener Question is unpacked around  strava and how it can affect your mental health and your running. They explore why they use the app and the dangers that can come with it as a runner.

They finish up the show going down the rabbit hole of Guinness Book of records as they marvel over 111 tee shirts being worn for a world record half marathon > https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/david-rush-breaks-t-shirt-half-marathon-record-with-111-shirts/  They even issue the challenge to listeners to try it with a Run2PB Tee.

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This week on better with running podcast, Zac and Chris are joined by RUN2PB Coach Matt davy as he returns to the podcast for a catch up. We hear about Matt's experience at Round 1 of Athletics Victoria - State 6km XC relays, held at Jells Park,  including donning the famous red shorts. The lads talk about how much fun they all had over the hills at jells park, the community and inclusive atmosphere that club running offers. We close with Matt revealing he wants to go back to Launceston for redemption against zacca over the 10k next month.

Chris and Zac provide and insight into how they pulled up post race and the rest if their running week including Zacca getting up for a 5 x mile workout with his MUAC club mates.

With many races coming up including the Great Ocean Road Running Festival Chris and Zac talk about tapering for events, what it can feel like, how to approach and the objective of it.

They round out the show with Chris and Zac letting the listeners know Soph Fitt will be back for another chat due to popular demand and that shoe chat is on the way back when we can pin down Sammy the shoe dog!

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Chris and Zac have a special co host join for this weeks episode, Sophie Fitt, Run2PB Coach, Podiatrist @ Fitzroy Foot and Ankle Clinic and 2hr 42 Marathoner. Chris and Zac talk about their preparation for Jells Park Relays as they prepare to head over the hills this weekend.

We hear about Chris's excitement debuting for the Bendigo Bats, and how his Coach Andy Buchanan is freshening him up. Zacca reviews his time trial at the Parkville Parkrun x MUAC time trial, and then heads to the Melbourne Zoo fo a workout.

Sophie gives the listeners an update of her return to running as a new mum, we hear about her running loads during pregnancy and now post and her goals and plans for the season of 2022 and beyond!

We hear about some amazing results from the Run2PB community across a range of events.

The coaches discuss a topic around preparing for an event and how much training is required to safely participate and enjoy a running event.

Rounding out the episode, the coaches attack a listener question around returning to run post Covid and lining up for a race.

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This weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast is loaded with special guests and some race results from run2pb coaches, James Hansen and Andy Buchanan

Firstly as always, Zacca and Chris talk us through their training weeks as they build towards their first head to head handicap event at the Jells Park Relays where they will be represent their athletics clubs respectively, but also be vying for honours.

Zacca and Chris catch up with special guest Jake Townsend, #teamrun2pb athlete fresh off his big half marathon P.B, Jake takes us through his running journey, how its been working under the tutelage of coach Matt Davy, how he executed his race and what his plans for the rest of 2022 are.

James Constantine previews the Athletics NSW Sydney 10 Road Race being held at Sydney Olympic Park this weekend, taking us through the leading contenders on the Womens and Mens side of things, as well as confirming some course changes in recent years that have made the event faster and conducive to P.Bs. Runners can still enter https://runnsw.com.au/event/2022-sydney-10/

James and Zac discuss the rise in Australian Distance running, and what he puts it down to and how the rise of new media is giving athletics fans so much excitement and connection. James reveals how he started the hugely popular Distance NSW FB group as a passion project and has now grown it into a one stop online hub for news in athletics and running in Australia.

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In this weeks training updates, Chris hits his easter workouts fuelled with hot cross buns and chocolate, as he hangs onto his training partner Anna over a 'Westcott Fartlek" before catching up with Run Culture / Owls Head Coach and good friend of the show Dane Verwey after he found his way to the finish line at the Shepparton Parkrun.

Meanwhile Zacca heads back to the Yarra Boulevard for a traditional 3 x 8min workout, rounding out his week with a long run and getting some decent mileage in the legs. He also details his 2 x 3k workout on the elevated Melb Uni Track with a big training group as he gears up for the time trial/selection race, before Chris suggests a handicap format for the Jells Park season opener

Run2PB Coach and Elite Athlete James Hansen, returns to the show for a catch up, recapping his huge summer season that included a massive 5k P.B at the National Championships finishing 5th, despite overcoming a raft of health and personal issues. He talks about how he kept believing through some very challenging times and acknowledges some people in his circle that have helped him navigate through the past year. James talks about his plans for the rest of the year which include a hot lap of the Tan before a block to keep pursuing a fast track time potentially overseas. James rounds out the chat with an update on some of his athletes he is coaching.

Zacca and Chris, discuss some fantastic results over at the Boston Marathon from some run2pb legends, before Chris proposes adding a 7th Marathon to the majors list. 

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In this weeks episode, Zac and Chris talk through their weekly workouts, including Chris rising early with his training partner to attack the hills of Shepparton, in horrendous conditions that featured wind and rain.  Zacca linked up with head coach of Run Culture / Owls  and good friend of the show Dane Verwey for a grass workout. Run2PB Coach Matt Davy was also present at the session, as Zac details how the quarters workout unfolded and questions how many seconds a lap his alpha flys cost him. We also hear about his workout with the MUAC white train on his home track, before his rounds out the week on a spicy long run.

Zac and Chris highlight another big weekend of results from Canberra, Collingwood and Bangalore, paying particular attention to Tom James - TeeJayUltraRunner, Run2PB athlete who snagged a massive P.B over the Marathon despite copping cramps from 27km.

Zac and Chris attack a listener question, around backing up for another marathon, and how long you should wait before reloading, before going down a rabbit hole looking at Yuki Kawuchi's Wikipedia and his amazing list of achievements . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuki_Kawauchi

Rounding out the show, Zac introduces this weeks interview with Run2PB Athlete Sam Jones, where they cover his running journey, including starting with coach Brady Threlfall and what changes he has implemented. Sam also covers the ins and outs of the Wollongong Track Club and recaps some recent events and plans for the future.  https://www.instagram.com/wollongongtrackclub/?hl=en

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