In this week's episode, Ange and Pete discuss their goals for 2025 (spoiler alert - we are running the Gold Coast Marathon).

Ange makes the outrageous goal of Boston Qualifying in her first ever marathon at 40 - feel free to insert your comments on her naivety. Peta’s goal, much more sensibly, is to successfully complete her Gold Coast Marathon.

We also take a brief interlude to talk about Ange’s favourite new podcast - SWAP (Some Work, All Play) with David and Megan Roche - do check it out here: https://swaprunning.com/

We have partnered with Project Run to put together a training program for the Gold Coast Marathon, including the 10k, half and full marathon. So if you have secured your spot and you want to support your training, register your interest at https://stan.store/startupandrunning.

Follow Ange on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @startupandrunning_au, or email at [email protected]

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

Spoil the runner in your life with running accessories from our favourite Aussie running companies:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

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RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order

ON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RELE FOOTWEAR - https://relefootwear.com.au - use the code STARTUP15 for 15% off your first order

In this week's episode, Ange and Pete discuss tips for getting through the silly season and maintaining your running training. It’s a well-timed discussion as we are both struggling with overwhelming work and social commitments in December.

We also take a brief interlude to talk about our favourite Christmas movies! Let us know your favourite!

We have partnered with Project Run to put together a training program for the Gold Coast Marathon, including the 10k, half and full marathon. So if you have secured your spot and you want to support your training, register your interest at https://stan.store/startupandrunning.

Follow Ange on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @startupandrunning_au, or email at [email protected]

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

Spoil the runner in your life with running accessories from our favourite Aussie running companies:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

RECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order

ON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RELE FOOTWEAR - https://relefootwear.com.au - use the code STARTUP15 for 15% off your first order

In this week's episode, Ange sat down with Founder and CEO of Premax Performance Skincare, Randall Cooper. Randall is a sports performance physio and accidental entrepreneur. Randall shares his wealth of experience and knowledge from helping high performance athletes prevent injuries, to starting and running his own “side hustle” over the last 18 years.

Check out Premax’s products at https://premax.com and follow Premax on Instagram @premax.co

We also debrief on the stressful but ultimately successful task of registering for the Gold Coast Marathon.

We have partnered with Project Run to put together a training program for the Gold Coast Marathon, including the 10k, half and full marathon. So if you have secured your spot and you want to support your training, register your interest at https://stan.store/startupandrunning.

Follow Ange on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @startupandrunning_au

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

At Start Up and Running, we are proud supporters of Aussie running companies making quality running products, including:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

RECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order

ON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RELE FOOTWEAR - https://relefootwear.com.au - use the code STARTUP15 for 15% off your first order

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Samuel Stow. Sam is the founder of Pop! Running and he is passionate about helping people learn the skill of running. Sam also has countless triathlons, marathons and ultramarathons under his belt as well as several fitness industry qualifications. He’s learned so much about the art of running and his insatiable curiosity pushes him to continue honing his craft every day.

You can check out Sam’s free technique course at https://go.poprunning.com.au/course and join his free community.

You can also follow Sam on Instagram @sam.poprunning

Follow Ange on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @startupandrunning_au

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

At Start Up and Running, we are proud supporters of Aussie running companies making quality running products, including:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

RECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order

ON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RELE FOOTWEAR - https://relefootwear.com.au - use the code STARTUP15 for 15% off your first order

In this week's episode, we talk sat down with Paul and Andrew, the founders of Traak Running, Traak Running’s running hats are not only stylish and fun, in a range of colourways, but they are also super functional - like having a zip pocket for your key!

We chat with Paul and Andrew about their journey to starting and running Traak, as well has their personal running journeys.

You can check out Traak Running on Instagram @traakrunning and their website at https://traakrunning.com.au/ where you can currently get 20% off site wide in Traak’s Black Friday Sale.

Ange and Peta also discuss the plan for next year’s running events, including Hill 2 Harbour in Newcastle, Gold Coast Marathon, Sydney Marathon and Queenstown Marathon - which events are you excited about?!

Follow Ange on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @startupandrunning_au

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

At Start Up and Running, we are proud supporters of Aussie running companies making quality running products, including:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

RECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order

ON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RELE FOOTWEAR - https://relefootwear.com.au - use the code STARTUP15 for 15% off your first order

In this week's episode, we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of social media and running.

A well curated feed can be very motivational, but comparison with other faster, better, more fashionable runner can also be the thief of joy!

Then there is the hot topic of this week - Matt Choi’s disqualification and ban from the New York Marathon for bringing a film crew onto the course. Peta is outraged and Ange thinks it was a calculated move designed to increase his social capital.

What do you think?

Follow Ange on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @startupandrunning_au

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

At Start Up and Running, we are proud supporters of Aussie running companies making quality running products, including:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

RECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order

ON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RELE FOOTWEAR - https://relefootwear.com.au - use the code STARTUP15 for 15% off your first order

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure to sit down with Richard from Rele Footwear. Richard shares his journey to creating innovative toe socks designed for runners. He discusses the challenges he faced in finding comfortable footwear and how that led to the development of his brand, Rele Footwear. The conversation explores the benefits of toe socks for runners, including blister prevention and improved toe dexterity. Richard also shares insights on balancing running, business, and personal life, emphasising the importance of consistency and setting goals.

We also celebrate Peta’s first ever Parkrun at Pirrama Park in Sydney!

Richard has a special offer for our listeners. Use the code STARTUP15 for 15% off your order at https://relefootwear.com.au

Follow Rele Footwear on Instagram and Facebook @relefootwear

Follow Ange on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @startupandrunning_au

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

At Start Up and Running, we are proud supporters of Aussie running companies making quality running products, including:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

RECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order

ON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

In this week's episode, Ange has completed her challenge of running and walking 150km in October for Black Dog Institute’s One Foot Forward Challenge. Ange and Peta take this opportunity to reflect upon how running has benefited their mental health.

You can still support Ange’s One Foot Forward Challenge by donating to Black Dog Institute at

https://www.onefootforward.org.au/fundraisers/angelamcdonald/one-foot-forward

Follow Ange on Instagram and TikTok @startupandrunning_au

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

At Start Up and Running, we are proud supporters of Aussie running companies making quality running products, including:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

RECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order

ON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

In this week's episode, we chat with Ryan Clark. Ryan is the founder of On Peak Hats, the fitness hat that combines sports performance and style. Ryan is a man of many talents who also works with small businesses as a digital marketer. He shares his insights both as a business owner and a social media expert to help you grow your own business.

Ryan has a special deal for our listeners - use the code STARTUP15 at check out to get 15% off your On Peak Hats order. Check them out at https://onpeakhats.com.au

Follow On Peak Hats on Instagram @onpeakhats

Follow Ange on Instagram and TikTok @startupandrunning_au

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

At Start Up and Running, we are proud supporters of Aussie running companies making quality running products, including:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

RECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order

In this week's episode, we discuss the concept of what it means to be a runner, challenging the misconceptions that often hold people back from embracing running. We share personal running updates, including trail running experiences and upcoming races, while emphasising that anyone who runs, regardless of speed or distance, is a runner. We hope to highlight the importance of intention in running, the benefits of taking it slow to avoid injury, and the supportive nature of the running community.

Follow Ange on Instagram and TikTok @startupandrunning_au

Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner

At Start Up and Running, we are proud supporters of Aussie running companies making quality running products, including:

TARKINE - https://tarkine.com - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 15% off your first order

RECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your first order

RUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your first order

VERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your first order