In this spin off series, join Oli Jones (QLD), Brooke Williams (NSW) and Paul Gourlay (QLD) as they discuss their training, leading into the Noosa Runaway Marathon Festival in May 2024. In addition to training, topics such as nutrition, race tactics, footwear and mental strategies are discussed. We hope you enjoy the new series in addition to the regular Local Legends in Running interviews.

Previously race walkers, twins Brandon and Nick are now highly successful runners in their 30s. Brandon currently in London and Nick Brisbane, they are both products of the Brisbane Culture running group. It was great to gain insight into their upbringing, short-lived race walking career, training/travel and then Brandon's running experience over in the UK. Now in their 30s, these boys have raced most Australian fun runs and number of overseas events, so I hope you enjoy listening to the Dewars.

Today in Season 2, Episode 2, I chat with NSW & Victorian runner, Brooke Williams. Brooke burst onto the running scene back in 2012 when she raced the U23 Zatopek 10k Championships. The following year she went onto compete in the in the World Mountain Running Championships in Poland. Following 2013, Brooke had a five year hiatus from the sport, coming back only to learn she'd been diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease at the end of 2018. Of course, she took some time off again with this diagnosis, then had a baby and ironically was informed that the condition had improved and returned to racing at the end of 2021 only to record her fastest ever 5k. So tune in, to hear Brooke's running story.

Today in Season 3, Episode 1, I chat with Brisbane runner Paul Gourlay. Paul who’s now self-acclaimed on the “good” side of 40, is a true example of consistency paying off over years. Starting running around 8 years ago, Paul started a run/walk program and progressed to 40k weeks. He has now hit up to 150k weeks in recent years and boasts PBs as fast as 15:15 for the 5k up to 2:37 for the marathon. Now a coach with Brisbane run group Run Co, Paul delves into his inspiring running story, training week, nutrition and coaching.

Today in Season 2, Episode 15, I interview Gold Coast runner, Tim Vincent. Just two years ago, Tim rose to running fame quickly, winning the 2021 Bridge to Brisbane 10km in a time of 28:45. Fast forward to this year, he placed third at the historic Launceston Half Marathon with a time of 63:18 and 14th in his debut Marathon at the Gold Coast in a swift 2:17:17. In this episode Tim firstly talks about his experience at the Gold Coast, and then dives into his running story, finishing with training talk. As always, whether you're hitting the pavement, or doing the weekly chores, throw the headphones in and enjoying hearing from one of our great up and comers.

Today in Season 2 Episode 14, I interview Melbourne ultra runner, Dion Finocchiaro. In the last handful of years Dion’s name has become synonymous with ultra running. He now holds the 50km, 50 mile and 6 hour male Australian ultra records. Furthermore, Dion’s marathon PB is an astonishing 2:19, that he set in Melbourne just two years ago. The interview starts around a discussion of his experience for the first time in Brisbane in the Marathon event, and then he delves specifically into the ultra-running world, talking all things nutrition, training weeks, coaching and footwear. So as always, whether you’re out for a run or kicking back, throw the headphones in and enjoy hearing from one of Australia’s ultra greats.

Today in Season 2, Episode 12 I interview Brisbane runner, Jaxon Paterson-Wright. Finishing school just three years ago, Jaxon is only 21 this year, but is already showing us his talent at such a young age. He has a PB of 14:57 for the 5,000m and 8:16 for the 3,000m on the track. In January this year, he was 2nd in the QA Norma Croker Shield 800m with a time of 1:55, a week later was first in the Sally Pearson 5000m. In May and June respectively, he won the QUT classic 10k and placed 5th in the Brisbane Marathon 10k.Furthermore, he most recently was 7th at Australia’s fastest parkrun – the Annual BERT 5k championships held at Sandgate 17th June. Anyways, that’s enough of impressing you with his times, it’s time for you to kick back, relax and enjoying hearing from one of Brisbane’s most talented up and coming runners.

Today in Season 2 Episode 11 I interview Cam Marsh. Cam is a cofounder of the Brisbane running event and group “Run For It”. The Run for It event occurs quarterly each year with the overall mission being that of raising awareness for mental health and giving to those less fortunate. With these two ideas being at the core of the group, the social outlet and sense of belonging seem to be a natural by-product of simply getting together for a run. It seems Run For It has become somewhat of a cult in Brisbane over the last few years, attracting hundreds of local runners in line with the event’s slogan “alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”. So tune in, to hear from Cam as he talks about his background and what makes Run For It so rewarding to him and those who take part