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