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Relaxed Running

322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

The Relaxed Running podcast is a behind the scenes conversation with the best athletes, coaches and professionals in the world of distance running. From training, hydration and nutrition to racing and recovering, we learn from the best in the world.

Relaxed conversations which are packed with actionable takeaways to help you take your running performance up a notch. Save yourself years of guess work and learn from the people who are doing it at the highest level.

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SPECIAL EPISODE AVAILABLE | Ryan Gregson: Australia's 1500m Record Holder

April 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 984 KB

Just stopping by to let you know that there's a bonus podcast with Australian 1500m Record Holder Ryan Gregson which is now available for all our Relaxed Running Members. When you join you'll also get access to all our bonus podcast episodes with Olympians and running experts. Ryan is the 6th bonus episode we've posted and he joins Brett Robinson, Jess Trengove, Liam Adams, Andrew Wheating and Running Physio Dane Verwey on the members podcast. You'll also get access to our elite in...

Injury prevention and strength training with Running Physiotherapist Dane Verwey

April 26, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Dane Verwey is an Australian Running Physiotherapist. His mission is to help distance runners prevent common running-related injuries by implementing simple, consistent strength exercises into your weekly training routine. In this episode, we chat about the patient problems he deals with daily and the many ways we can combat these common issues. This is a great conversation that has the potential to save you many years of trial and error when it comes to navigating your way throug...

34 | Injury prevention and strength training with Running Physiotherapist Dane Verwey

April 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Dane Verwey is an Australian Running Physiotherapist. His mission is to help distance runners prevent common running-related injuries by implementing simple, consistent strength exercises into your weekly training routine. In this episode, we chat about the patient problems he deals with daily and the many ways we can combat these common issues. This is a great conversation that has the potential to save you many years of trial and error when it comes to navigating your way through the...

28.15 10,000m Runner Jack Bruce on Distance Training

April 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Jack Bruce knows a thing or two about how to improve your performance as a distance runner. With PR's of 3.39 for 1500m, 13.28 for 5000m and 28.15 for 10,000m, Jack's progression has him in a great position to qualify for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.  Jack was a great bloke to talk to about running as he seems to hold it lightly - a factor that always seems to precede great performances.  In this episode we discuss what he has learnt about improving as a runner, steps in improving lon...

33 | 28.15 10,000m Runner Jack Bruce on Distance Training

April 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Jack Bruce knows a thing or two about how to improve your performance as a distance runner. With PR's of 3.39 for 1500m, 13.28 for 5000m and 28.15 for 10,000m, Jack's progression has him in a great position to qualify for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.  Jack was a great bloke to talk to about running as he seems to hold it lightly - a factor that always seems to precede great performances.  In this episode we discuss what he has learnt about improving as a runner, steps in improving longevity ...

A Fresh Perspective with Two-Time U.S Olympian Andrew Wheating

April 12, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 44.7 MB

In this episode I speak with Andrew Wheating. He's a Two-Time Olympian from the U.S.A with an 800m P.R of 1.44 and a 1500m PR of 3.30. In this episode, we catch up to discuss the high's and low's of being a professional athlete, and he shares a wealth of insight around running performance.  We also recorded a bonus podcast which is now available to the Relaxed Running Community. If you'd like to join the community you will enjoy bonus content like: Bonus podcast episodes which go...

32 | A Fresh Perspective with Two-Time U.S Olympian Andrew Wheating

April 12, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 44.6 MB

In this episode I speak with Andrew Wheating. He's a Two-Time Olympian from the U.S.A with an 800m P.R of 1.44 and a 1500m PR of 3.30. In this episode, we catch up to discuss the high's and low's of being a professional athlete, and he shares a wealth of insight around running performance.  We also recorded a bonus podcast which is now available to the Relaxed Running Community. If you'd like to join the community you will enjoy bonus content like: Bonus podcast episodes which go behind...

31 | Improve Your Running Experience with Nate Helming

April 05, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 45.1 MB

Nate Helming is the man behind 'The Run Experience'.  With over 350,000 subscribed to his YouTube Channel he must be doing something right. We caught up this week to speak about common misconceptions about how to improve your running, areas to focus on in order to bring improvement and a whole lot more.  Enjoy the episode! If you'd like to join the Relaxed Running Membership you can do so right now for only $5/month. You'll get access to: Bonus podcast episodes Elite Insight Trainin...

Improve Your Running Experience with Nate Helming

April 05, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 45.2 MB

Nate Helming is the man behind 'The Run Experience'.  With over 350,000 subscribed to his YouTube Channel he must be doing something right. We caught up this week to speak about common misconceptions about how to improve your running, areas to focus on in order to bring improvement and a whole lot more.  Enjoy the episode! If you'd like to join the Relaxed Running Membership you can do so right now for only $5/month. You'll get access to: Bonus podcast episodes Elite Insight Tr...

30 | How 2.10 Marathon Runner Liam Adams Works Full-Time Work and Run's 200km a Week

March 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Liam Adams is one of Australia's best ever marathon runner's.  He recently ran the Olympic qualifying time for the Marathon in Japan when he crossed the line in 2.10.48. What's incredible about his story is that he works full-time as an Electrician around Melbourne and also manages to run close to 200km a week.  In this episode we chat about how he manages such a big work load and training load as well as the strategies he uses to recover. It's a very informative insight into one of the ...

How 2.10 Marathon Runner Liam Adams Works Full-Time Work and Run's 200km a Week

March 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Liam Adams is one of Australia's best ever marathon runner's.  He recently ran the Olympic qualifying time for the Marathon in Japan when he crossed the line in 2.10.48. What's incredible about his story is that he works full-time as an Electrician around Melbourne and also manages to run close to 200km a week.  In this episode we chat about how he manages such a big work load and training load as well as the strategies he uses to recover. It's a very informative insight into one ...

Avoiding common training mistakes with Brodie Sharpe

March 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Brodie hosts the Run Smarter Podcast and we combined my knowledge with him as a physiotherapist and myself from the world of elite distance running.  We cover: The errors with doing too much too soon. The dangers with combining certain training variables The benefits of running slow Linking training errors with sleep, stress and recovery. The dangers of lacking consistency. Have you heard about the Relaxed Running Membership? For just $5 a month you'll get access to the follo...

29 | Avoiding common training mistakes with Brodie Sharpe

March 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Brodie hosts the Run Smarter Podcast and we combined my knowledge with him as a physiotherapist and myself from the world of elite distance running.  We cover: The errors with doing too much too soon. The dangers with combining certain training variables The benefits of running slow Linking training errors with sleep, stress and recovery. The dangers of lacking consistency. Have you heard about the Relaxed Running Membership? For just $5 a month you'll get access to the following...

Inside the Mind of Australia's Half Marathon Record Holder Brett Robinson

March 15, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MB

Brett Robinson is the Australian Record Holder for the Half Marathon and the only Australian to ever break 60-minutes for the event. He's also an Olympic and World Champs finalist over 5000m and a 2.10 Marathon runner.  If you enjoy this episode, you might also like the bonus episode 'How to Improve Your Marathon' which is only available to Relaxed Running Members. You can join now for $5 a month by following the link below: www.relaxedrunning.com/distancemembers 

28 | Inside the Mind of Australia's Half Marathon Record Holder Brett Robinson

March 15, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MB

Brett Robinson is the Australian Record Holder for the Half Marathon and the only Australian to ever break 60-minutes for the event. He's also an Olympic and World Champs finalist over 5000m and a 2.10 Marathon runner.  If you enjoy this episode, you might also like the bonus episode 'How to Improve Your Marathon' which is only available to Relaxed Running Members. You can join now for $5 a month by following the link below: www.relaxedrunning.com/distancemembers 

Recovery Strategies and Injury Prevention with Olympic Exercise Physiologist John Quinn

March 08, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MB

John’ s career has spanned more than 30 years. He has worked with many of Australian’s leading athletes and coaches across sports as diverse as track and field, swimming, AFL, rugby league, tennis, cricket, bobsleigh and soccer. Just a few of John’s accomplishments include: Sprints and relay coach for the Australian track and field team at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Head fitness coach and High Performance Manager for Essendon Football Club (AFL) 1998 – 2008. Australian fitness...

27 | Recovery Strategies and Injury Prevention with Olympic Exercise Physiologist John Quinn

March 08, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MB

John’ s career has spanned more than 30 years. He has worked with many of Australian’s leading athletes and coaches across sports as diverse as track and field, swimming, AFL, rugby league, tennis, cricket, bobsleigh and soccer. Just a few of John’s accomplishments include: Sprints and relay coach for the Australian track and field team at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Head fitness coach and High Performance Manager for Essendon Football Club (AFL) 1998 – 2008. Australian fitness coa...

26 | The training habits of Olympian Genevieve Lacaze (Gregson)

March 01, 2020 05:53 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Genevieve Gregson  is an Australian Olympic distance runner. She's holds the Aussie record for 3000m Steeplechase and is the current 10,000m National Champ.  Relaxed Running Members can now access the bonus video interview footage of Gen and our other Olympians and Experts by joining the Relaxed Running Membership. You'll get: Bonus podcast episodes Bonus video interviews of Olympians and Experts It's only $5 a month.  Sign up below: www.relaxedrunning.com/distancemembers

The training habits of Olympian Genevieve Lacaze (Gregson)

March 01, 2020 05:53 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Genevieve Gregson  is an Australian Olympic distance runner. She's holds the Aussie record for 3000m Steeplechase and is the current 10,000m National Champ.  Relaxed Running Members can now access the bonus video interview footage of Gen and our other Olympians and Experts by joining the Relaxed Running Membership. You'll get: Bonus podcast episodes Bonus video interviews of Olympians and Experts It's only $5 a month.  Sign up below: www.relaxedrunning.com/distancemembers

25 | Unlock your talent with Olympic 5000m man Sam McEntee

February 23, 2020 08:20 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Sam McEntee is an Olympic and World Championship 5000m runner from Australia. In this episode, we chat about what he's learnt about becoming a more effective distance runner and the highs and lows that come with professional sport.  If you enjoy this episode, you can access bonus video content of Sam (and other world class distance runners) answering questions around distance running. You can unlock this content by joining the Relaxed Running memberships fo $5 a month.  www.relaxedrunnin...

Unlock your talent with Olympic 5000m man Sam McEntee

February 23, 2020 08:20 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Sam McEntee is an Olympic and World Championship 5000m runner from Australia. In this episode, we chat about what he's learnt about becoming a more effective distance runner and the highs and lows that come with professional sport.  If you enjoy this episode, you can access bonus video content of Sam (and other world class distance runners) answering questions around distance running. You can unlock this content by joining the Relaxed Running memberships fo $5 a month.  www.relaxe...

24 | Run Talk with Matt 'The Guru' Williams

February 17, 2020 06:37 - 48 minutes - 39 MB

The Guru is back today in what was an action packed episode of Run Talk. We look at some of the big run's on the international scene, share the winner of our Relaxed Running Membership and a whole lot more. It was another fun episode with the smartest man in distance running. 

Run Talk with Matt 'The Guru' Williams

February 17, 2020 06:37 - 48 minutes - 39 MB

The Guru is back today in what was an action packed episode of Run Talk. We look at some of the big run's on the international scene, share the winner of our Relaxed Running Membership and a whole lot more. It was another fun episode with the smartest man in distance running. 

23 | Balancing full-time work and training with world champs steeplechaser Ben Buckingham

February 09, 2020 07:40 - 58 minutes - 46.5 MB

Ben Buckingham is an Australian distance runner.  In 2017 he represented Australia at the World Championships in Doha in the 3000m steeplechase. This year, Ben is chasing the qualifying time to compete at his first Olympic Games. In this episode, talks about how he balances his job as a Lawyer with the training commitments of a distance athlete.  It was a great conversation with some gems of advice on how to improve in our running, whilst balancing other commitments.  Relaxed Running M...

Balancing full-time work and training with world champs steeplechaser Ben Buckingham

February 09, 2020 07:40 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MB

Ben Buckingham is an Australian distance runner.  In 2017 he represented Australia at the World Championships in Doha in the 3000m steeplechase. This year, Ben is chasing the qualifying time to compete at his first Olympic Games. In this episode, talks about how he balances his job as a Lawyer with the training commitments of a distance athlete.  It was a great conversation with some gems of advice on how to improve in our running, whilst balancing other commitments.  Relaxed Run...

22 | Run Talk #7 with "The Guru"

February 02, 2020 08:07 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MB

It's been a while since 'The Guru' and I caught up for a podcast. In this episode we're back in full flight as we cover the news of running both locally and internationally.  For more from Relaxed Running visit www.relaxedrunning.com. 

Run Talk #7 with "The Guru"

February 02, 2020 08:07 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MB

It's been a while since 'The Guru' and I caught up for a podcast. In this episode we're back in full flight as we cover the news of running both locally and internationally.  For more from Relaxed Running visit www.relaxedrunning.com. 

21 | One step at a time with Olympian David McNeill

January 26, 2020 23:13 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

David has had a long and successful career. He first represented Australia at the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games and in the ensuing years has competed at two Olympics, four World Cross Country Championships, a Commonwealth Games and a World Championships

One step at a time with Olympian David McNeill

January 26, 2020 23:13 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

David has had a long and successful career. He first represented Australia at the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games and in the ensuing years has competed at two Olympics, four World Cross Country Championships, a Commonwealth Games and a World Championships

20 | Improving your training with Shaun Doherty

January 19, 2020 23:01 - 1 hour - 124 MB

I sit down with a good friend of mine and a fan of the show Shaun Doherty to discuss the many ways we can improve our performance as distance runners. After suffering a clean break in his arm nearly two-years ago, Shaun has moved away from his love of the gym to invest more time into running distance.  In this episode we sit down and talk about diet, training, recovery and balancing the difficult periods of our life with the training load of marathon running.  Enjoy. 

Improving your training with Shaun Doherty

January 19, 2020 23:01 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

I sit down with a good friend of mine and a fan of the show Shaun Doherty to discuss the many ways we can improve our performance as distance runners. After suffering a clean break in his arm nearly two-years ago, Shaun has moved away from his love of the gym to invest more time into running distance.  In this episode we sit down and talk about diet, training, recovery and balancing the difficult periods of our life with the training load of marathon running.  Enjoy. 

19 | Planning your best Marathon with two-time Olympian Jess Trengove

January 12, 2020 06:53 - 54 minutes - 44 MB

Jess Trengove is one of Australia's best ever marathon runners. She has competed from Australia at two Olympic Games in the Marathon and also won two Commonwealth Games Bronze Medals over the same distance. She has a PR of 2.25.59.  In this episode we catch up to chat training, nutrition, race day preparation, returning to running after the birth of her son and a whole lot more.  It was a great chat. 

Planning your best Marathon with two-time Olympian Jess Trengove

January 12, 2020 06:53 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MB

Jess Trengove is one of Australia's best ever marathon runners. She has competed from Australia at two Olympic Games in the Marathon and also won two Commonwealth Games Bronze Medals over the same distance. She has a PR of 2.25.59.  In this episode we catch up to chat training, nutrition, race day preparation, returning to running after the birth of her son and a whole lot more.  It was a great chat. 

18 | Persistence and patience with 3.53 Miler Craig Huffer

January 05, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MB

This week on the podcast we catch up with Australia's 1500m man Craig Huffer. Craig has run 3.36 for 1500m and i 2012 finished 4th at the 5th Avenue Mile in New York running 3.53. After 10 years of frustration with injury Craig has developed a refreshingly unique perspective on the sport of distance running. 

Persistence and patience with 3.53 Miler Craig Huffer

January 05, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MB

This week on the podcast we catch up with Australia's 1500m man Craig Huffer. Craig has run 3.36 for 1500m and i 2012 finished 4th at the 5th Avenue Mile in New York running 3.53. After 10 years of frustration with injury Craig has developed a refreshingly unique perspective on the sport of distance running. 

17 | Run Talk # 6 with Matt 'The Guru' Williams

December 29, 2019 06:04 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MB

After a week off and a holiday in Bali Tyson catches up with the great Matt 'The Guru' Williams. 

Run Talk # 6 with Matt 'The Guru' Williams

December 29, 2019 06:04 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MB

After a week off and a holiday in Bali Tyson catches up with the great Matt 'The Guru' Williams. 

16 | Preparing for the Marathon with Olympic Coach Adam Didyk

December 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

In this episode I catch up with Australian Olympic Coach Adam Didyk to chat about how to successfully plan to run a marathon. Whether you're a star athlete or planning to run your first ever marathon, this episode is gold.

Preparing for the Marathon with Olympic Coach Adam Didyk

December 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

In this episode I catch up with Australian Olympic Coach Adam Didyk to chat about how to successfully plan to run a marathon. Whether you're a star athlete or planning to run your first ever marathon, this episode is gold.

15 | Run Talk . # 5 - Zatopek Special with 'The Guru'

December 12, 2019 22:48 - 1 hour - 49 MB

Run Talk . # 5 - Zatopek Special with 'The Guru'

December 12, 2019 22:48 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

14 | 50 Ironman's in 50 States in 50 Days with James 'The Iron Cowboy' Lawrence

December 09, 2019 21:54 - 51 minutes - 85.8 MB

James Lawrence is a husband, father, athlete and world record holder. In 2015 he did the 'impossible' by completing 50 Ironmans in 50 states in 50 days.

50 Ironman's in 50 States in 50 Days with James 'The Iron Cowboy' Lawrence

December 09, 2019 21:54 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

James Lawrence is a husband, father, athlete and world record holder. In 2015 he did the 'impossible' by completing 50 Ironmans in 50 states in 50 days.

13 | Run Talk # 4 with 'The Guru' Matt Williams

December 01, 2019 21:05 - 53 minutes - 96.7 MB

The Guru (Matty Williams) is back for another episode of run talk.

Run Talk # 4 with 'The Guru' Matt Williams

December 01, 2019 21:05 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

The Guru (Matty Williams) is back for another episode of run talk.

12 | Ultra-Marathon Man Dean Karnazes

November 24, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 56.3 MB

Dean Karnazes is an ultra-marathon runner. In 2011 he ran across the USA in 75 days, covering up to 80km (50 miles) a day. He has also competed in 50 marathons in 50 days across 50 states of the US. He's been featured on David Letterman, Conan O'Brien and was welcomed into the Whitehouse under the request of Barrack Obama to meet for lunch. Enjoy the episode. 

Ultra-Marathon Man Dean Karnazes

November 24, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Dean Karnazes is an ultra-marathon runner. In 2011 he ran across the USA in 75 days, covering up to 80km (50 miles) a day. He has also competed in 50 marathons in 50 days across 50 states of the US. He's been featured on David Letterman, Conan O'Brien and was welcomed into the Whitehouse under the request of Barrack Obama to meet for lunch. Enjoy the episode. 

11 | Run Talk # 3 with The Guru

November 17, 2019 07:28 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

I catch up with The Guru to chat: - Marathon training - Alberto Salazar's sticky situation - Can we get Craig Mottram on the show - Australia's Female Marathon running - Brett Robinson - stick to 5km or pursue the Marathon? - Guru's Grill - Tyson's return to the marathon A whole heap more.  Enjoy. 

Run Talk # 3 with The Guru

November 17, 2019 07:28 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

I catch up with The Guru to chat: - Marathon training - Alberto Salazar's sticky situation - Can we get Craig Mottram on the show - Australia's Female Marathon running - Brett Robinson - stick to 5km or pursue the Marathon? - Guru's Grill - Tyson's return to the marathon A whole heap more.  Enjoy. 

10 | Patience and progression with 1500/5000m star Stewart McSweyn

November 10, 2019 10:01 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MB

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with Australia's 1500m/5000m star Stewart McSweyn.  For more: www.relaxedrunning.com