EP155: Run2PB Coach Gemma Maini + #teamrun2pb interview - Ryan Cooke

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso are joined by Special guest for the first part of the show, Run2PB coach Gemma Maini, fresh off her victory at the 15KM AV Ballarat Road Race, we hear about her rollercoaster of a week leading into the race, before breaking down how it unfolded, including an extended warm up courtesy of coach Mattress.

Gemma announces the July winner of our Asics x TeamRun2PB athlete of the month.

Taryn Kirby, who is coached by Chris Armstrong, We hear about her journey as a runner with the Shepparton Runners Club and also her challenges of recent times as shared by Chris.

This weeks guest is #teamrun2pb athlete Ryan Cooke, who started with Run2PB in October of 2021 and has gone from strength to strength over the last 2 years. Initially his consistency was a concern, but has now turned it into a strength, regularly running 5 times a week logging 50 to 60kms around a busy lifestyle that involves a lot of interstate travel for work while juggling family life with his wife and 2 young kids.

We hear about Ryan’s decision to race Shepparton Marathon, how his training is going including some close encounters on some early morning runs, before diving into the quick fire Q&As which brings up some issues for Coach Chris.

The show rounds out with some details about a number of run2pb partner events coming up and also a mention of the Oat Running Socks discount code - Run2PB10

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