Better with Running
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -This podcast is about sharing that running journey, its here to help inspire and motivate others to join and take part in the best sport in the world! Running!
Along the journey you’ll also get the chance to hear from a range of coaches, athletes and running experts their backgrounds and how they go about getting the most out of their running. Sharing some of their secrets and training tips, to help expose you to some new ways of thinking and operating!
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EP142: Bone Stress Injuries with James Telford - Physiolife Senior Sports Physiotherapist
May 10, 2023 12:50 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThis week on the better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso talk about race day at Albert Park as they lace up in cold and wet conditions for 10km on the roads. We hear about how they both fared at the start with a super deep field as they both reflect on their feelings in the race as well as how they have both pulled up, with one coming up a lot better than the other! Physio Chat is back this episode, with James Telford from Physiolife joining the guys to chat about bone stress injurie...
EP141: Bowen Law Run2PB Athlete Interview
May 03, 2023 12:44 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week on the better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso talk about the excitement of leading into a 10km Road Race, where they will be lining up for their respective clubs at Albert Park, they discuss their sessions, including chris hitting over 70km week including a longer session of 2min reps into a 6km Threshold. Zacca hits a session at princes park focussing on trying to get on 10k target pace, before hitting the ‘donut’ and doing classic ‘1km reps’ session. In around the ground...
EP140: Laura Kerlin Run2PB Athlete Interview
April 26, 2023 12:46 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis week on the better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso recap their round one experience at Jells Park where they both ran for their clubs , comparing splits and talking through how they found the course, before looking ahead to the next round - 10km at Albert Park where they will both face off head to head, with Zacca throwing out an option to Chriso to go out with intent with his racing plans. Run2PB athlete, Laura Kerlin is this weeks special guest, Laura is coached by Sophie Fitt...
EP139: Ft. Steve Langdon on mentally preparing for your next race.
April 19, 2023 12:37 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn this weeks episode of the Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris are joined by a special guest - Steve Langdon, “Kiwi Steve” - Zacca’s training partner and club mate, who also has interest in sports psychology. We hear about all their training weeks as they gear up for Jells Park Relays- XCR Round 1. Steve talks about his come back from an injury that stopped his summer season short. Zacca and Chris interrogate his strava as some kms spike in his return to training. Steve then is p...
EP138: Liam Beecroft - Run2PB Athlete Interview from bicep curls to marathons.
April 12, 2023 11:54 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca talk through their training weeks. We hear an update from Chris as he continues to gain momentum including a successful 3/2/1min session, before getting schooled at the start with Anna smashing him off the line. Chris plays tour guide to run2pb athlete Laura Kerlin, who is coaching by Sophie Fitt as he takes her on the sights of the Bo-Tan, rounding out a busy day with a 50min double run. Zacca raises the garmin with his 1st 100...
EP137: Mitch Dyer - Australian Athletics Commentator - Reflections on National Track & Field Championships.
April 05, 2023 12:28 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca start the episode with a quick recap on their training sessions, with Chris knocking out a ripping workout where everything clicked, before jumping in with his training partner as part of the Satruday long run, doing the Westcott Fartlek. Zacca continues his get fit quick program, putting together some big ks and 2 workouts, as he edges closer to the showdown at Jells Park Relays. Mitch Dyer, Sports Journalist and Athletics Comm...
EP136: Meet Kate Avery - New Run2PB Coach Interview
March 29, 2023 11:12 - 1 hour - 64 MBIn this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris are joined by a special guest, new run2pb coach, Kate Avery, Kate has had a stellar running career which includes earning a GB vest 19 times across indoor, outdoor, cross country and, most recently, mountain running. She has 14 European medals and 2 World team medals, a 4th place finish in the 10,000m at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and is currently the only British woman to have ever won the NCAA cross-country ti...
EP135: Gemma Maini - Run2PB Coach Interview on returning to racing, including a recap of her big win on the roads of Melbourne.
March 22, 2023 10:31 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast. Zacca and Chriso are back on the mics and they are joined by a special guest for an interview with Run2PB Coach and Winner from the 2023 edition of the Run For The Kids, Gemma Maini. Gemma was last featured on EP01 and a lot has changed in her life and running since then. Chris and Zac talk to Gemma about her return to running after giving birth to Ollie, discussing what it's been like returning to training and progressing to racing. We hear abou...
EP134: SPECIAL EPISODE - Run2PB Coaches Takeover with Josh Harris and James Hansen
March 15, 2023 19:46 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBThis week on the better with running podcast, Chris and Zacca take a rest week and filling in for the week on debut as hosts are Run2PB's Tasmanian Duo, Josh Harris and James Hansen, as two great mates, training partners and coaches we hear a unique perspective. James is fresh off some amazing performances on the track, recently running a P.B of 7:50.28 for 4th in Australia at Sydney track classic national 3000m championship, we hear about the race in detail, his feelings and also he gives ...
EP133: Run2PB Coach Sophie Fitt on her running during pregnancy & Nigel Preston - Co-Founder of Rosalind Events.
March 08, 2023 08:41 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThis weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast features a different format with Sophie Fitt joining Zacca and Chris for the first 35mins, we hear an update on Sophies running during her 2nd pregnancy, we hear an in-depth how she has approached her running in consultation with a trusted health professional in her corner. She reinforces the point that its an individual approach and only to be done when seeking the help from a health professional. Sophie, Chris and Zacca talk about what it ...
EP132 Nick McDermott Run2PB Athlete Interview & Mitch Dyer on a big few weeks of athletics.
March 01, 2023 11:20 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBChris continues another strong training week including a hill session followed by a 1500m handicap race, Zacca returns to the tan for a workout of 3k reps and enjoys his pacing duties. Around the grounds takes us through a couple of overseas results before our hero of the week, Luke O'Shea does an epic training run in Norway showing true dedication is his build up to London Marathon. We meet Run2PB Athlete Nick Mcdermott who joined Run2PB in 2019, we learn about his running journey, what h...
EP131: Andy Buchanan - World Cross Country Championships Recap
February 22, 2023 10:40 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn this weeks Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca have running royalty in the house and they change the format to hear straight off the "Bat" from Run2PB Coach & 2 x Time Australian Representative Andy Buchanan, fresh off arguably the toughest event in the running world, where he finished 33rd. In this interview, we hear about: - Andy's preparation at Falls Creek and the lead into the trials and then getting himself ready for the course and what heat training he did before hand....
EP130: Mitch Dyer - Athletics Superfan : Previews Australia's Chances at the World Cross Country Championships at Bathurst.
February 14, 2023 23:42 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBThis week on the better with running podcast, Chris and Zacca have some promising results with their running, including Chris recapping his smoking hot run at the Bendigo Frenzy, he talks us through his strategy with the sprinklers before timing his race to perfection, starting conservatively and working his way through the field. Chris also mentions the support he has on the track from fellow run2pb coach Brady Threlfall and other athletes. Zacca hits a session around princes park, and find...
EP129: James Hansen Interview
February 08, 2023 11:27 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBIn this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Chriso takes us through an exciting parkrun takeover by his crew, including some stellar pacing and vollie duties. Chris and Zacca talk about their plans over the months and managing their bodies and looking towards goals for the season. We hear about some exciting results at the Box Hill with P.Bs galore, and a return to the track for run2pb coach Gemma Maini has the boys falling off their chairs. The hero of the week is announced, Kar...
EP128: When races don't go well & Josh Harris presents Run2PB Hero of the Week, plus preparing for an ESports World Championships.
February 01, 2023 11:26 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, we hear from Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman about their respective races back, in which they both perform below their expectations, Chris opens up with an honest account of a tough way to run a 1500m, with a blistering first lap followed by a piano landing on his back in the last lap. Chris shares where things went wrong and how he can dust himself back off and go again. Zacca has a crack at Albert Park Parkrun and finds its real...
EP127: Steven Langdon on staying motivated as a runner and why it's more than just strava kudos 👍
January 25, 2023 10:23 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week on the better with running podcast, we get an update from Chris after his lighter training week, with less volume his body has bounced back and some promising signs as he managed to get onto the hallowed track in Shepparton for some mile reps, throwing the dragonflys and nailing his session and most importantly pulling up well. Zacca battles through a reduced week with his niggle, but still manages to hit a solid fartlek, before eyeing off a return to racing with a parkrun on the ...
EP126: Mitch Dyer : World Cross Trials & General Athletics Hype
January 18, 2023 11:21 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBIn this weeks episode of Better with Running, Chriso and Zac do into their training weeks, including a recovery week for Chris, whilst Zacca has a roller coaster of a week with some big sessions, some hit well and some hit not so well, and he also navigates a few niggles. In this weeks special world record chat, Zacca shares what it was like to run the final lap with Erchana as she completes 150 marathons in a row, we hear about the vibe and atmosphere and the boys marvel at the achievement...
EP125: Achilles Pain with James Telford - Senior Sports Physiotherapist + Training Updates & WR Chat
January 11, 2023 11:43 - 1 hour - 94 MBIn this weeks episode of Better with Running, Chriso and Zac go into depth with their past few training sessions, including Chris battling through a session with a jammed up body but then following it up with a solid long run with an impromptu kick down. Zacca continues to build with the additional session and handling the increase of load, he battles through a tough threshold and is proud of himself, before backing up for a sharper session of 500s including a battle with an e-scooter. Aro...
EP124: Birthday Run, Moama Touring, Finding our "SISU" and World Record Chat on the Marathon Man.
January 04, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBIn this weeks episode of Better with Running, Chris celebrates his birthday with a number of activities and is surprised at Parkrun with training partners and friends! Zacca heads on a road trip to run with Brady Threlfall (Run2PB Co-Founder/Coach, 2.19 marathoner and host of Inside Running Podcast) we hear about a couple of solid runs and relaxing times. Zacca stumbles across "SISU" vis some holiday reading and documentaries, and the boys discuss the Finnish philosophy / way of life and ho...
EP123: Coaches reflections on 2022 & INTERVIEW: Erchana Murray Bartlett - World Record Holder on running 42.2km a day for 150 days straight!
December 28, 2022 10:52 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBChris and Zac finish off the last episode of 2022, with a recap of their christmas running weeks, including a parkrun appearance at Shepparton from Chris, as he tries to run down a young gun from his club. Zacca takes it easy with some running and golf, as he eyes up a big 2023 season. The boys reflect on the year as coaches and what they have learnt, and also relay some experiences that other run2pb coaches have around training, patience, communication and nailing the marathon. Chriso and...
EP122: Orthotics and Running W/Sophie Fitt ( Podiatrist @ Fitzroy Foot and Ankle Clinic & Run2PB Coach) + Zatopek Recap W/Mitch Dyer (Sports Journalist)
December 21, 2022 10:57 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week on the Better With Running Podcast. Zacca and Chriso rejig the format and are first joined by super mum, Run2PB Coach and Podiatrist Sophie Fitt for health corner, sponsored by Fitzpod (new location 330 St Georges Road, Fitzroy) talking all things orthotics. https://www.fitzpod.com.au/ Sophie begins with a general overview of where podiatry fits in the landscape for runners, when and why you should be visiting one. We hear about the distinct differences between over the counter o...
EP121: The importance of self talk in training and racing with Steve Langdon
December 14, 2022 10:54 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn this episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso talk through a few workouts. Chris starts to get his mojo back hitting a solid session of 1min on and offs and then backs up with a strong Sunday run which included a threshold. Zacca hits the ‘donut’ and gets back on the red stuff for a few sets of 400m reps, a pace change gets the wheels turning and then heads down to gods country with his mate Josh Papa to join Run2PB Coaches Matt Davy, Gemma and Ollie for a run and pub sess...
EP:120 What is the best way to recover with James Telford - Senior Sports Physiotherapist & Aus Marathon Records Tumbling with Mitch Dyer - Sports Journalist
December 07, 2022 11:27 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso recap a big weekend at the Wellness Run. We hear firstly about their weeks leading into the race, including a session of 400s from Chris to tune the body up. Zacca talks about his easy week of running before towing the line on a warm morning, we hear about both of their starts and then go deep into what happened to zacca in the back end of the race, resulting into a trip to the medical tent! Around the grounds features result...
EP119: James Hansen - Point to Pinnacle, Pool Running & Michigan Workouts, Plus Race Preview - Albie Thomas Mile with James Constantine from Athletics NSW
November 30, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn this episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso return as a duo, and also have a special guest joining them Sub 4min Miler, Australian Park Run Record Holder and Run2PB Coach James Hansen. We hear about Zacca hitting Albert Park for a final tune up over mile reps before he tows the line for the first time in months over the 10km, following the session he hits the hills of Lysterfield. James Hansen gives us an update on some recent training and racing, including a win over ...
EP118: Soph Fitt & Cross Training, Matt's Training Talk on Tempo Runs + Special Guest: Campbell Maffett on the Collingwood Classic
November 23, 2022 10:13 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBIn this episode of Better with Running Podcast, Sophie Fitt joins Zacca to talk all things running, they begin with an update on their training, including some thoughts on which way is the best / correct way to run around the tan and also what is the time rule on waiting for people joining up on a long run. Matt Davy records once again on the road, another segment of training talk, this time delving into tempo runs, the why, benefits and some examples. Soph’s Health Corner discusses cross ...
EP117: The importance of hill strides with Run2PB Coach Matt Davy & Interview: 2XU Wellness Run Preview with Jordan O'Neill (O2Events) & Zareen Syed (Beyond Blue)
November 16, 2022 22:08 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, the guys are joined by a number of guests. Firstly we hear about Zacca's training including hitting the roads of Albert Park for the trusty km reps, before rounding out the week with a close friend/former traininig partner, Josh Papa who is training for a 43km challenge off the back of some health issues. Support Josh here: https://kmsofcompassion.asrc.org.au/page/JoshuaPapanikolaou Chris hits a tough session set by Coach Andy Buchanan, leavi...
EP116: Training Talk, Transitioning into Spikes for Summer and New York Marathon Chat.
November 09, 2022 18:58 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca catch up again for a chat all things running and training. Chris talks through another positive week and progression with his training including some 400s and a solid long run. Zacca explains why he got up so early for a run, and is slowing converting towards becoming a morning runner, we hear about his workout around Albert Park, before he questions the behaviour of some triathletes and his training partner’s antics on a Sunday...
EP115: Training Updates, World Record Chat & Questionable tweets from running "Gurus"
November 01, 2022 21:01 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca give us an update on their training weeks. Chriso takes on a session with some 1min reps and starts to feel like he is turning the corner and moving well. Zacca takes on a new session on the boulevard, and then rounds out the week with another run along the bay path, featuring a tandem bike sending some abuse his way. We hear about the Lululemon x Movember event, you can help support the cause by purchasing Movember gear or doi...
EP114 Sophie Fitt on #Run4Rossy & Guest James Telford - Senior Sports Physiotherapist on knee pain.
October 24, 2022 22:03 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, Sophie Fitt joins the boys for a post marathon update, we hear about her marathon moon, how she is getting back rolling and then for a very important cause how she jumped on the track and rolled some laps as part of the Run4Rossy. Soph gives us some insight into the story behind the event. You can donate and support via: https://hub.fightmnd.org.au/run-for-rossy https://www.instagram.com/runforrossy/?hl=en Zacca knocks out another week, goi...
EP113: Wollongong Track Club : Interview with Mitch Ryan - CEO #WTCfroth / Runner
October 19, 2022 11:04 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, the boys open the show with an update from chris talking us through the situation of the floods of Shepparton, as he has had a stressful week with his community and many of his friends and family affected, we hear about the state of his training grounds and the clubrooms. Zacca talks through some updates on his training including more progression with his body and a threshold session, before more name dropping on his long run. Mitch from the Wo...
EP112 - Erchana Murray Bartlett - TiptoToe 2022 - World Record Attempt 155 Marathons in a Row - Live Update from Queensland
October 13, 2022 02:53 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca talk through their training weeks. We hear an update from Chris as he returns off the back of Melbourne Marathon, and cops some heckles from his training group about his Baby Giraffe impressions, as he continues to allow his body to recover. He hits some regular paces again causing some mid run celebrations and we hear about the hunger coming back as he looks towards summer goals. Zacca continues progress with his Knee, with pr...
EP111: Sophie Fitt - Melbourne Marathon Recap & James "Mr 2:56" Telford - Run2PB Athlete and Physiotherapist - Interview
October 05, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, its Melbourne Marathon race recap edition! Soph Fitt joins the Chriso and Zacca to give an in-depth account of her day at Melbourne Marathon, we hear about how things didn’t go to plan but in an open and honest report, she outlines how the day unfolded and the learnings from the event. We hear from Chris with his pacing duties, and how emotional it was for him to share the day with his great mate Anna and play a role in her achieving her goal....
EP110: Melbourne Marathon Week
September 28, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 94 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, its Melbourne Marathon race week edition! In a training update, we hear from Chris about his taper week, as he puts the icing on the cake for his preparation, he openly talks through some struggles and doubts off the back of a session Zacca hits his biggest week since May, hitting 80k and with big improvements to his knee is starting to eye off races and enjoying resuming full training. Zacca and Chriso swoon over Kipchoge and his WR run in th...
EP109 Sophie Fitt - Road to Melbourne Marathon & Interview: Guy Walters - New Run2PB Coach
September 21, 2022 23:23 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBThis week on the Better With Running Podcast, once again Sophie Fitt, Marathoner and Run2PB coach joins Zacca and Chris to talk through her Melbourne Marathon build up, as we edge closer to race day we hear about sophs long run and final workouts, along with her taper and nutrition plans. Zac talks through the ongoing battle with his knee and the patience required to get results and momentum from his rehab program, he highlights a mini workout that surprisingly came out ok, but looks ahead...
EP108: Steve Langdon - Mentally Preparing for Race Day + Listener Question: What formulas & predictors for the marathon should we be using?
September 14, 2022 12:50 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBThis week on the Better With Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris provide an update on their training weeks. We hear about Chris hitting a big long run and clocking 81ks as he continues to build for the marathon, he talks about how he continues to enjoy the challenge and process of training for a marathon once again. Zacca reveals his new formal coaching setup, and how he is adapting to having sessions and runs set for him, before getting back on the boulevard for more choice words from cyclis...
EP107: Darren Templeton - Run The Tan Founder Interview, Plus Marathoner Sophie Fitt: Road to Melbourne Marathon Update
September 07, 2022 12:33 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBThis week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca are joined by Run2PB Coach, Fitzpod Podiatrist and Marathoner Sophie Fitt to hear about how her training is going leading into the Melbourne Marathon. Soph digs into the past few training weeks, some sessions she has hit, mentally and physically how she is feeling as the race gets closer and her race goals. She reveals her plan for the longest run in prep including where it will be executed, goals of the session and the fuel on ...
EP106: Erchana Murray-Bartlett Interview - Tip To Toe - Running From Cape York to Melbourne - 6,000km 42.2km/day + Run Culture Physiotherapist Dane Verwey on Binary bias & Running to feel.
August 30, 2022 12:56 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week on the Better With Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris open the show with a special guest joining them who is on an epic world record attempt, Erchana Murray Bartlett is running a marathon every day, making my way from the tip of mainland Australia (Cape York) to the toe (Melbourne) that’s 155 consecutive marathons for a total of 6,200kms to spread a very important message - Extinction is a CHOICE and she has partnered with the wilderness society to raise $62,000. The boys try to get...
EP105 James Hansen - Chasing Races and P.Bs in Europe, Preparing for National XC and Future Goals.
August 24, 2022 12:23 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBChris gives us a recap of his pacing job at Ballarat as he ventured down for the first time, with a job of pacing elite marathoner, run2pb coach and regular BWR host, Sophie Fitt. They also finally meet for the first time in real life and get to share a race experience together. Zacca continues his rebuild and return to running. James Hansen joins the boys for a catch up, last time they caught up was in April and James had his sights set on a few domestic road races, before heading to Europ...
EP103: What we can learn from the G.O.A.T - Eluid Kipchoge
August 18, 2022 01:18 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca is back after an eventful two weeks and happy to have a spot on the mic alongside host Chris Armstrong. We hear the latest on Chris’s nerve issues as he rides the roller coaster of managing a niggle, his sunday culminates with an epic impromptu long Sunday run, as he turns his attention to a pacing gig with Run2PB legend, Sophie Fitt as he makes his debut this weekend at Ballarat. Zacca gives us a behind the scenes, play by play o...
EP104: What we can learn from the G.O.A.T - Eluid Kipchoge
August 18, 2022 01:18 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca is back after an eventful two weeks and happy to have a spot on the mic alongside host Chris Armstrong. We hear the latest on Chris’s nerve issues as he rides the roller coaster of managing a niggle, his sunday culminates with an epic impromptu long Sunday run, as he turns his attention to a pacing gig with Run2PB legend, Sophie Fitt as he makes his debut this weekend at Ballarat. Zacca gives us a behind the scenes, play by play o...
EP103: Ft Guest Damien Ryan (Senior Osteopath- Kinematics) on introducing strength and conditioning into your running program.
August 11, 2022 07:27 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThis week Chris steps into the hosts chair and Soph steps into co-hosting duties while Zacca has a well earned week off. Chris and Soph chat about Soph’s return to the AV circuit with a quality run in the 10km at Albert Park for Old Xaverians. Soph’s Health Corner returns where we meet Soph’s brother Damian (Damo) Ryan for some strength and conditioning chat. Damo goes into depth on how to get started, introducing warm ups into your easy days and how to introduce strength and conditioning ...
EP102: Ft Guest Damien Ryan (Senior Osteopath- Kinematics) on introducing strength and conditioning into your running program.
August 11, 2022 07:27 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThis week Chris steps into the hosts chair and Soph steps into co-hosting duties while Zacca has a well earned week off. Chris and Soph chat about Soph’s return to the AV circuit with a quality run in the 10km at Albert Park for Old Xaverians. Soph’s Health Corner returns where we meet Soph’s brother Damian (Damo) Ryan for some strength and conditioning chat. Damo goes into depth on how to get started, introducing warm ups into your easy days and how to introduce strength and conditioning ...
EP102: Run Melbourne Recap & Run2PB Athlete Interview: Ranjini Gupta - Bangalore Marathoner
July 27, 2022 12:24 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBZacca and Chris chat about Bundoora XCR, a challenging day but a brave finish from Chris is talked about, as they both reflect on the importance of managing their bodies. This weeks Run2PB hero is revealed and its a young gun, doing amazing things with his running on and off the track! A massive weekend of results from the Run Melbourne are recapped, with a number of Run2PB special mentions sent in by the coaches. In this weeks Interview, Zacca catches up with his Athlete., Ranjini Gupta...
EP101: Andy Buchanan - 2:12 Aus Marathoner - Live from St Moritz ahead of Commonwealth Games Marathon.
July 20, 2022 11:50 - 1 hour - 77 MBThis week on Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris open the show with their highlights from the World Championships, talking through some things they are loving about the races, including the womens 1500m, Mens 10000m and how they are loving watching athletes at the very top level getting after it. Chris talks through his first session back leading into his return to racing at Bundoora for the Bendigo Bats over the 10km XC, whilst Zacca continues to nurse his knee niggle with some ea...
EP100: Featuring Sophie Fitt & Interview with Sean Whipp - Life as an Athlete Manager & WC/CGames Previews
July 13, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBIn the 100th episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris are joined by Sophie Fitt. We hear a training update from them all, Sophie talks about her 1st race back and how she is building mileage and aiming towards the melbourne marathon whilst juggling a busy schedule, we discuss how she is managing her body with the increased training demands and find out about some of her race plans. Chris continues to recover from his half before hitting a workout with Anna, followed by a mete...
EP99: Gold Coast Marathon Recap
July 07, 2022 11:34 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBChris and Zac recap the highs and lows of the Gold Coast Marathon, we hear about an emotional half marathon for Chris, whilst Zacca recaps a tough 10k, after a long series of races. They both vow to come back stronger as they gear up for another head to head at Bundoora XCR. We hear about packed trams, the buzzing event feel and a disturbing experience from a man in speedos, who chose the wrong footwear and was paying the price for it, a definite lowlight from the weekend. Chris and Zac mo...
EP98: Gold Coast Marathon Week with Guest Run2PB Coach & Marathoner Matt Davy + Listener Q
June 29, 2022 11:45 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis week in the better with Running Podcast, It’s race week for Chris and Zacca as they get ready to take to the roads of the Gold Coast. They discuss their final week prep including a sneaky time trial pacing session from Chris, whilst Zacca continues to use the XCR races to build towards his next 10k road race. We hear from around the grounds from far and wide including a P.B in Oslo and P.B in Adelaide, before the boys congratulate Andy Buchanan for making the commonwealth games marath...
EP97 Cruden Farm Duel, CSI Shepparton Runs & Gold Coast Marathon Tips
June 22, 2022 12:17 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBChris and Zac recount their battle at the farm, as they discuss lining up in a big field and duking it out over a muddy course, as they both are happy with the hit out as they head towards the gold coast marathon in their respective events. Chris talks us through some creepy events happening on his runs, with some mysterious characters popping up for cameos in his runs, which scares Zacca from joining him for any future runs. The boys lead into a new segment " Run2PB Heroes", where they sh...
EP96: Launceston Recap, Owl Chat and Why base training is like building a house.
June 15, 2022 12:08 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBChris and Zacca are back for another weekend recap on all things training, run2pb community results and training chat. We hear about Chris's Hill and Threshold session as he ticks another box as the lead up to GC Half continues. Coach Andy sets a tough hill session that will 'pay the bills'. Zac also tries to scare Chris with some owl noises. Zacca returns from Launceston buoyed by his result as he enjoys being back on the road with carbon under the foot, where he finishes with a negative...
EP95: Ft. Sophie Fitt - Listener Question on new race shoes and Runners Health Corner
June 08, 2022 12:23 - 1 hour - 91 MBRun2PB Coach and Fitzroy Foot and Ankle Clinic Podiatrist, Sophie Fitt joins Zacca and Chris for Episode 95. We hear about their training weeks as Soph laces up the shoes for a 10km race around albert park, enjoying a successful return to running. Chris gets through a tough saturday session before a spooky sunday long run and where here about Zacca's final tune up before the Launy 10, after a close encounter with a cyclist chasing a strava segment on the Boulevard. The team attack a quest...