Running Matters

Matt has always been a passionate runner, it wasn’t until he was diagnosed with an eye condition that prevented him from driving, did he realise the real benefit of being outdoors and commuting by foot.

Matt discusses the origins of the company, what Fractel actually means, he talks about being a member of ‘1% for the Planet’ which gives 1% of all sales back to organisations that protect the environment. He chats about his latest ambassadors and the growth of the brand here in Australia and the launch of Fractel in the UK.

We find out that Matt is a handy runner, running well under 3hrs at the Gold Coast Marathon and also competing at UTA50. Finally, he explains his own philosophy of ‘why we run’.

We also catch up with Sean from Runulla and Abby from Precision Hydration.

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Wolf and friend of the show Scott Hazelton catch up with Jason English to chat about the Six Foot Track Marathon and endurance MTB racing.

Jason has been the dominant force in ultra endurance Mountain Bike Racing for the past decade! He has too many Aussie Titles to count, and some recent forays into the world of ultra trail running.

A Teacher, father and 'Mr Nice Guy" to those who see him on the trails, Jase's journey at the elite level of endurance sport is enthralling.

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Jono is an official Ultratrail legend having finished every 100km race since it's inception and storming home in 9:42 in 2019 to take 2nd place and top ranked Aussie. In Ep 62, Haddy chats with Jono about striking a balance between corporate world (Jono runs a corporate legal practice) and elite competition.

They discuss the challenges of training in the CBD and taking down the titans of industry during the lunch time run. Jono gives some great practical advice on training loads and structuring his year to remain at his peak. They also delve into the progress of trail running as a sport and the changes in gear and nutrition strategies along the way.

Thankfully Jono's post-race hydration strategy remains constant and aligns nicely with the hosts at Running Matters Podcast!

Wolf also chats to Sweat Expert Abby Coleman from Precision Hydration.

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Courtney Atkinson is one of the very best triathletes Australia has ever produced. He's a dual Olympian and a multiple ITU race champion. Since retiring from triathlon he has lit up the trail running world with more spectacular results, most recently winning the 2019 Six Foot Track marathon. 

In Ep 61 of Running Matters Wolf and Haddy chat with Courtney and pull apart the components that make him such a legend. We discuss his globetrotting adventures as a Red Bull ambassador and the most amazing trails that Australia has to offer. 

Courtney imparts some tremendous advice on keeping things simple and how to maintain the hunger for achievement.

We also catch up with Ali Najeem who recently competed in the Wings for Life App World Run, Ali was the fastest Australian and finished 15th in the world! He talks about his preparation for the big event.

It was a real honour to talk with these two champions of Aussie sport. I hope you appreciate it as much as we did!

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Wolf And Haddy chat with arguably Australia's very best mountain runner. Ben Duffus is not only a gun on the trails and the nicest bloke imaginable, he's also a highly qualified and knowledgeable running coach with Mile27 coaching.

We also catch up with Matt Niutta from Fractel and Andrew Lloyd from GU.

Most people would know Reidy from Bondi Rescue, but 20 years ago (before popping the bonnet regularly on TV) Andy was 110kg’s and working as a Garbo to lose weight.

Since that time, he has run 24 marathons, with a PB in Melbourne of 2:57. He’s had 7 attempts to crack 3hrs at Gold Coast, with a best time of 3:01, note: He skulls a beer on the course!

Andy is a prolific competitor, we chat about the City2Surf, the Red Bull Defiance Adventure Race, UTA,  the Sydney Harbour Splash and Dementia Australia which he is the Ambassador for the Ride to Remember. He shares some great advice and we have plenty of laughs throughout.

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Corey Phillpot is certainly grabbing the ultra running game by the horns. At the tender age of 22 he is running ultras, directing a successful coaching business and he recently opened the latest chapter of the 440 franchise.  

Corey tells Haddy and the Wolf how running saved him from a well worn path to destruction. He talks about the challenges of being a young dad and the wonderful relationship that's been forged, through running, with his own father.

We get the details of Corey's next mind boggling challenge: to break the marathon record while towing a 1.8 tonne car. 

Hard to imagine right? Listen in to find out how it's done.

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This week Haddy spends some time on the couch at the Carrington Hotel with Clinical Psychologist Nadine Davies. Nadine shares a rare insight into the psyche of the elite runner and also the practicalities of being married to one (previous guest: Brendan Davies). We get down to the nitty gritty of elite home life, travelling the ultra world and being a podium standard support crew.

She tells us all how best to cope with the disappointment of all those recent race cancellations and some great strategies to deal with the little voice on your shoulder (or the extra one in your head).

We try to untangle the web of Wolfman's personalities with mixed results and we also uncover how crazy you really need to get to become an ultramarathon runner!

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John has been dominating the Asian trail running scene and is also co-founder of the T8 ultrarunning clothing brand. He has, famously, never DNF’d across a prolific ultramarathon career, including UTMB, Laveredo Ultra, The HK100, The Punisher and the 9 Dragons Ultra.

We cover the effect of Corona virus on the global running scene and the challenges of training and competing in hot, humid and sometimes smoggy conditions. John describes the monuments of Asian trail running and the booming trail running scene in Hong Kong.

We uncover some fantastic tips on dealing with pain in the back half of a race, pacing your next ultra and the subtle art of popping the bonnet!

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Andy Blow is a Sports Scientist with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. An expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping, Andy previously worked as the Team Sports Scientist for the Benetton and Renault Formula 1 teams, and remains an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre.

An elite level triathlete in his younger days, Andy has finished in the top-10 of Ironman and IM 70.3 races, as well as winning an Xterra World title.

It was Andy's own struggles with cramp and hydration that led to him specialising in electrolyte replenishment and founding Precision Hydration.

Andy is a leading figure in the world of sports hydration and has worked alongside Dr Raj Jutley, as well as other top sports scientists, to co-author a number of studies and books.

Andy covers all the important hydration content that an athlete of any ability would benefit from, enjoy the interview!

- How to start hydrated and why that's so important (preloading)

- Does caffeine boost your performance

- Why do athletes suffer from cramp?

- How to measure your sweat rate to improve your hydration strategy

- Does having clear urine really mean you're well hydrated?

- online Sweat Test

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