The Better With Running podcast officially hits a major milestone with its 300th episode. To celebrate, host Chris Armstrong is joined by Run2PB coaches Zac Newman, alongside the show's OG host & Run2PB Co-Founder Matty Davey, and the "King of Podcasting, Run2PB Co-Founder, Brady Threlfall. The group reflects on the journey since the podcast's inception in 2020

Reflecting on the evolution of Run2PB, the team highlights that while the business has scaled from four coaches to a team of 22 since 2018, their foundational philosophy remains unchanged. They emphasize that coaching is a 50/50 split between programming and deep, human communication. In an era increasingly dominated by AI platforms, the coaches argue that their personalized, human-to-human approach—celebrating successes and debriefing with their athletes—is more critical and relevant than ever before.

The team also discusses the challenges of being a credible voice in the crowded online running space. Brady notes that social media has created an environment where influencers without deep experience often provide training advice. Consequently, Run2PB prioritizes recruiting coaches who possess years of tangible, "real-world" running experience and empathy. This commitment extends beyond digital coaching, as the team has grown their community through in-person event involvement, such as the Ballarat Marathon and "Sweat vs. Steam," bridging the gap between recreational runners and the club running scene.

This weeks #teamrun2pb athlete feature is Matt Ridgewell, who shares his evolution from a runner who "hated" his first marathon to a highly disciplined, sub-3-hour athlete. As a physiotherapist, Matt has successfully blended his professional expertise with his running goals. Zac praises Matt as the "dream athlete" for being exceptionally coachable and patient, noting that his success is a direct result of his consistency in training—even when it involves tackling 18km marathon-effort sessions alone on a highway in the dark before work.

The conversation turns lighthearted during a quick-fire Q&A Matt shares his experiences balancing training with a young family, crediting much of his success to his wife’s support. The hosts also share humorous anecdotes from the road, including Matt’s experience being "called out" on a local community Facebook page for running in the dark. Matt also enlightens the boys on adding eggs to smoothies

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