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EP240: Sam Clifford’s 13:25 PB & Stephen Van Rees’ Journey with Team Run2PB
In this packed episode of the Better with Running podcast, Chriso and Zac bring you all the latest from their training weeks before diving into two exciting guest interviews with Sam Clifford and #TeamRun2PB athlete Stephen Van Rees.
Special Guest: Sam Clifford
This week, we welcome a rising star in Australian distance running, Sam Clifford. A member of Team Tempo, Sam had a breakout 2024 season, which included, a Burnie 10k Win - 28:17 and Zatopek 10 2nd- 28:29, most recently he ran a massive 5000m PB at Maurie Plant Meet - 13:25, moving to 2nd on the Tasmanian All-Time list
Topics Covered:
Sam’s incredible progression this season and his standout results.
What it was like to race in front of 10,000 fans at Lakeside Stadium.
Breaking through at the elite level and learning to handle nerves and expectations.
Mental strategies: visualization, mantras, and staying focused during tough moments.
Pre-race rituals and post-race celebrations.
If he could go on a long run with any runner—past or present—who would it be?
- Goals for the rest of 2024 and beyond!
Special Guest #2: Stephen Van Rees
Hear from Stephen Van Rees, a dedicated runner who joined Run2PB in 2021 under the coaching of Andy Buchanan. Since then, Stephen has:
Achieved his goal of breaking 2:40 for the marathon (now down to 2:35 at Ballarat!).
Helped Bendigo Bats reach Division 1 in XCR.
Recently set a 3000m PB at Box Hill - 8:51.
Topics Covered:
His journey into running and transition to structured training.
Marathon experiences, including racing in Japan.
Working with Coach Andy and his favorite training sessions.
Recent Track PBS over the 1500m and 3000m races
Goals for 2025 and future ambitions.
Quickfire Q&A:
Garmin or Coros?
Life advice for 18-year-old Stephen?
Volume settings
Shoe preferences for easy runs vs. sessions and races.
One food he could eat every day for the rest of his life.
------- Links:
Follow Sam Clifford on Strava > https://www.strava.com/athletes/24261374
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sam._.cliffo/
Want to be coached to your next PB?
https://www.run2pb.co/signup
Give the podcast a review:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-with-running/id1506419354
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In this packed episode of the Better with Running podcast, Chriso and Zac bring you all the latest from their training weeks before diving into two exciting guest interviews with Sam Clifford and #TeamRun2PB athlete Stephen Van Rees.
Special Guest: Sam Clifford
This week, we welcome a rising star in Australian distance running, Sam Clifford. A member of Team Tempo, Sam had a breakout 2024 season, which included, a Burnie 10k Win - 28:17 and Zatopek 10 2nd- 28:29, most recently he ran a massive 5000m PB at Maurie Plant Meet - 13:25, moving to 2nd on the Tasmanian All-Time list
Topics Covered:
Sam’s incredible progression this season and his standout results.
What it was like to race in front of 10,000 fans at Lakeside Stadium.
Breaking through at the elite level and learning to handle nerves and expectations.
Mental strategies: visualization, mantras, and staying focused during tough moments.
Pre-race rituals and post-race celebrations.
If he could go on a long run with any runner—past or present—who would it be?
- Goals for the rest of 2024 and beyond!
Special Guest #2: Stephen Van Rees
Hear from Stephen Van Rees, a dedicated runner who joined Run2PB in 2021 under the coaching of Andy Buchanan. Since then, Stephen has:
Achieved his goal of breaking 2:40 for the marathon (now down to 2:35 at Ballarat!).
Helped Bendigo Bats reach Division 1 in XCR.
Recently set a 3000m PB at Box Hill - 8:51.
Topics Covered:
His journey into running and transition to structured training.
Marathon experiences, including racing in Japan.
Working with Coach Andy and his favorite training sessions.
Recent Track PBS over the 1500m and 3000m races
Goals for 2025 and future ambitions.
Quickfire Q&A:
Garmin or Coros?
Life advice for 18-year-old Stephen?
Volume settings
Shoe preferences for easy runs vs. sessions and races.
One food he could eat every day for the rest of his life.
------- Links:
Follow Sam Clifford on Strava > https://www.strava.com/athletes/24261374
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sam._.cliffo/
Want to be coached to your next PB?
https://www.run2pb.co/signup
Give the podcast a review:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-with-running/id1506419354
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