by RUN2PB
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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April 16, 2025
<p>This week, Chriso and Zacca are joined by returning guest and Run2PB coach, Elise Beacom. </p><p>They kick things off with a chat about the recent Athletics Australia National Championships, sharing their highlights. </p><p>Elise then dives deep into her training block as she prepares for the Ballarat Marathon, discussing key sessions, how her body is feeling, and her race day mindset. She also shares valuable insights from her coaching perspective, including recent athlete successes and how coaching influences her own running. </p><p>Chriso provides an update on his own training week, detailing a strong tempo session and long run, but also discusses managing a recent minor calf tweak.</p><p>The show finishes with WR Chat, and Truett Hanes runs the Knoxville Marathon in 2:50 in <a href="https://marathonhandbook.com/olympic-ceremonies-uniforms/"><strong>real jeans</strong></a>. Not jeggings. Not joggers. Actual denim, and also runs with only one shoe over the last mile.</p><p><a href="https://marathonhandbook.com/truett-hanes-runs-knoxville-marathon-in-jeans-and-one-shoe/"><u>https://marathonhandbook.com/truett-hanes-runs-knoxville-marathon-in-jeans-and-one-shoe/</u></a></p><p><br><strong>Want to be coached to your next PB?</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.run2pb.co/signup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.run2pb.co/signup</a></p><p><strong>Give the podcast a review:</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-with-running/id1506419354" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-with-running/id1506419354</a><br></p>
April 9, 2025
<p>This episode features two insightful guests:</p><ol><li><p><strong>Josh Kelly (#teamrun2pb Athlete)</strong></p><ul><li>Joined #teamrun2pb in 2018.</li><li>Shares his personal running journey and progression.</li><li>Discusses favourite training sessions, shoe choices (easy vs. race days) and navigating niggles.</li><li>Reflects on his recent Run for the Kids race and experiences with coach Ned Buckell.</li><li>Answer chriso's questions, including life advice for his younger self and his food he can eat for the rest of his life.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Dr. Steven Langdon (Background in Sports Psychology)</strong></p><p>Returns to offer expert advice on the mental side of running.</p><ul><li><strong>Topics covered:</strong></li><ul><li>Managing pre-race nerves for first-timers or PB chasers.</li><li>Overcoming mental hurdles from past negative race experiences (bad days, DNFs).</li><li>Techniques for staying mentally strong during the tough final stages of a race.</li><li>The psychology behind setting stretch goals vs. achievable goals.</li><li>Strategies to stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your personal running journey.</li></ul></ul></li></ol><p>Tune in for practical tips and inspiring stories for your own running!</p>
April 2, 2025
<p>In this packed episode of the Better with Running podcast, Chriso and Zac bring you all the latest from their training weeks before diving into two exciting guest interviews with Sam Clifford and #TeamRun2PB athlete Stephen Van Rees.</p><p><strong>Special Guest: Sam Clifford</strong></p><p>This week, we welcome a rising star in Australian distance running, <strong>Sam Clifford</strong>. A member of Team Tempo, Sam had a breakout 2024 season, which included, a Burnie 10k Win - 28:17 and Zatopek 10 2nd- 28:29, most recently he ran a massive 5000m PB at Maurie Plant Meet - 13:25, moving to 2nd on the Tasmanian All-Time list</p><li><br></li><p><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Sam’s incredible progression this season and his standout results.</p></li><li><p>What it was like to race in front of 10,000 fans at Lakeside Stadium.</p></li><li><p>Breaking through at the elite level and learning to handle nerves and expectations.</p></li><li><p>Mental strategies: visualization, mantras, and staying focused during tough moments.</p></li><li><p>Pre-race rituals and post-race celebrations.</p></li><li><p>If he could go on a long run with any runner—past or present—who would it be?</p></li></ul><li><ul><li>Goals for the rest of 2024 and beyond!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special Guest #2: Stephen Van Rees</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Hear from <strong>Stephen Van Rees</strong>, a dedicated runner who joined Run2PB in 2021 under the coaching of Andy Buchanan. Since then, Stephen has:</p><ul><li><p>Achieved his goal of breaking <strong>2:40 for the marathon</strong> (now down to 2:35 at Ballarat!).</p></li><li><p>Helped Bendigo Bats reach Division 1 in XCR.</p></li><li><p>Recently set a <strong>3000m PB at Box Hill - 8:51</strong>.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li><p>His journey into running and transition to structured training.</p></li><li><p>Marathon experiences, including racing in Japan.</p></li><li><p>Working with Coach Andy and his favorite training sessions.</p></li><li><p>Recent Track PBS over the 1500m and 3000m races</p></li><li><p>Goals for 2025 and future ambitions.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Quickfire Q&A:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Garmin or Coros?</p></li><li><p>Life advice for 18-year-old Stephen?</p></li><li><p>Volume settings</p></li><li><p>Shoe preferences for easy runs vs. sessions and races.</p><p>One food he could eat every day for the rest of his life.</p></li></ul><li><p><br></p><p>------- Links:</p><p><strong>Follow Sam Clifford on Strava > </strong><a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/24261374" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.strava.com/athletes/24261374</a></p><p>Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sam._.cliffo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/sam._.cliffo/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to be coached to your next PB?</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.run2pb.co/signup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.run2pb.co/signup</a></p><p><strong>Give the podcast a review:</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-with-running/id1506419354" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-with-running/id1506419354</a></p></li></li>
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