At one level running is pretty simple. Lace up your shoes and away you go.

After you do that a few times the questions start to mount and a popular one is how do I plan where to run?

In this episoide of The Partnerunning Show we look at a range of top tips planning your running route.

From safety to surface, cost and beyond we explore the issues involved in safe, sustainable and enjoyable running routes.

Also on the show:

Over the shoulderAsk Sue2014 Traralgon Marathon reviewThe road ahead

The marathon is a mix of beauty and the beast. 

On one hand anyone can dedicate themselves to train for and complete the 26 mile journey.

At the same time the marathon is tough and to achieve your best requires a combination of hard work and making use of sound technique and strategy.

In this episode of The Partnerunning Show we look at what it takes to master the marathon and importantly setting viable expectations for sustainable marathon success.

Our focus is not on running a single marathon although we cover this. Our focus is on setting yourself for ongoing marathon success and achieving your personal best.

We look at a range of issues including:

Getting startedPicking up the paceGoing for your best

Also on the show:

Over the shoulderAsk SueThe road ahead

At one stage or another most runners ask the questions:

How do I run faster?How do I run further?How do I have more fun on the run?

Some focus on speed and endurance as a constant challenge. For some it is more about fun.

It is not a case of one or the other and in this episode of the Partnerunning Show we look at how to go faster, run further and have more fun.

Social media has erupted with opposition to the idea of introducing a 21km race at the Comrades Marathon and we explore the issue (join the opposition).

Also on the show we have regular segments:

Over the shoulderAsk Sue  The road ahead

The Surf Coast Century is one of the must do events for trail runners with stunning scenery and a mix of options including:

100km solo50km solo100km team (up to 4 members)

In this episode we talk to event director Sam Maffett about the Surf Coast Century and the Salomon Trail Series.

Also on the show:

Over the sholderAsk SueThe road ahead.

Completing your first marathon is a huge achievement.

With months and sometimes years spent working towards running the 26.2 miles / 42.2km for the first time most of us don't spend much time thinking about what next.

Once the post marathon celebration begins to fade first time marathoners can encounter a number of difficult challenges.

In this episode of the Partnerunning SHow we look at the 5 R's of post first marathon success:

Rejoice (and reward);Recover;Review;Refocus; and,Resume.

With lessons for expereinced marathoners as well by using the 5 R's you stand to gain the most from your marathon experience and go on to use the success in your future running and other aspects of your life.

Also on the show this week:

Over the shoulder;Ask Sue;Great Ocean Road Marathon 2014 Review;Why social media is not the place to go for shoe advice; and,The road ahead.

The Great Ocean Road Marathon is one of the most stunning marathon courses in the world. Located on the south west coast of Victoria in Australia the race follows the ocean along the iconic Great Ocean Road from Lorne to Apollo Bay.

In this special feature episode of the Partnerunning Show:

We outline the program including the 6k, 1.5k.14km, 23km and 45km events;Ambassador and Australian Running Great Steve Moneghetti explains the unique features of the race and provides tips for runners;Event Director Greg Hooton talks about the race organisation and future;We provide our top ten reasons to run the Great Ocean Road Marathon; and,We give our suggestions on what to see and do while in the region for the race.

With events on the Saturday and Sunday the Great Ocean Road Marathon is a top weekend for family and friends and one of the must do events in Australia.

Pictures of the 2013 Great Ocean Road Marathon can be found here.

For more information check out:

Great Ocean Road Marathon Website

Great Ocean Roan Marathon on Facebook

Great Ocean Road Marathon Twitter

Great Ocean Road Marathon Instagram

Steve Moneghetti on Twitter

Each year one of the highlights of the Australioan Running Calendar is the Wilsons Prom 100 organised by Running Wild.

Wilson’s Promontory National Park offers, Australia’s most spectacular coastal ultra. You can experience the sound of waves crashing on rocks, feel the sand under your feet, the wind in your hair and the water up to your waist as you tackle this wilderness paradise. The Prom 100 offers runners 44, 60, 80 and 100km run options and is only a 3 ½ hour drive from Melbourne.

With limited support mandatory gear is required as you refill your water at camping grounds along the way. 

We run the 60km event on May 3rd and report on this stunning event.

Max Lim is the person behind the popular blog Runwitme. Max, based in Malaysia is covering the 2014 Gold Coast Airport Marathon and is interviewing Couple on the Run for his blog. In this episode of the Partnerunning Show we answer Max's questions as we preview Gold Coast 2014.

Regular segments include:

Over the shoulderAsk SueThe Road Ahead

In last weeks show we provided an overview of Australian Marathons.

In Part Two of the Australian Marathon Guide we look at category suggestions including:

International Runner

Destination

City

Regional

Trail

Wine lovers

First Timers - Speed

Firdst Timers - Unique

First Timers - Experience

Adventure

Also on the show we have regular segments:

Over the shoulder

Ask Sue

The road ahead

Listner and Partnerunning Community requests for a guide to Australian Marathons has been a popular topic in recent months and in this episode we commence our 2014 Guide to Australian Marathons.

Part One includes an overview of current Australian Marathons with introductory comments.

Part Two will include our rating guide and best of selections.

Also on this weeks show we report on The Inaugural Big Forest Run

Regular segments include:

Over the shoulderAsk SueThe road ahead.

Trail running, social media communities and running groups are becoming increasingly popular. One group which embraces these three aspects and more is the Surf Coast Trail Runners and we are pleased to have as our special guests on the Partnerunning Show the founders of the group Dion Milne and Matt Hosking.

Being part of a running group has many benifitis including:

Training partners;Running education and advice;Run and event trips;The saftey that comes from running in a group;Social activities and friends; and,Much more.

Tune in as Matt and Dion introduce the Surfcoast Trail Runners and the value of running groups.

As an added bonus our guests tell us about running on the Surf Coast (which starts only an hour from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) and give us some insights into Surf Coast Running Events including:

Surf Coast Century;You Yangs Trail Running Festival;Great Ocean Walk 100km Trail Run;Surf Coast Trail Marathon; and,Great Ocean Road Marathon.

Also on The Partnerunning Show we have regular segments:

Over the shoulder;Ask Sue; and,The road ahead.