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In The Beginning | Australian Running and Endurance Podcast

Courtney Atkinson and Liam Flanagan

Australia"s grassroots running and endurance podcast. Olympian Courtney Atkinson and Triple M"s Liam Flanagan talk marathon training, trail and ultra running, triathlon, shoes and gear — with guests like Matt Hauser, Andy Buchanan and Benita Willis. Two blokes who actually train, talking honestly. No coaching-speak, no highlight reel, no punditry from people who don"t do the sport. Recorded on the Gold Coast. New episodes weekly on Saturdays.

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01:08:11

EP 62 - $500 RACE ENTRIES & LIAM SIGNS UP FOR A...

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2025/11/21

The boys are back on the Goldie and things get spicy this week.We kick off with the T100 triathlon circus — Dubai edition.Courtney drops a wild Thailand race story of his own (featuring cops, stray dogs and a dodgy 30km detour), and the lads unpack how course meltdowns happen even at pro level.Then it's into the big talking point: race entry prices hitting $500. Should running be subsidised? Are events becoming music-festival expensive? And what does the future look like now that cereal brands are

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00:56:21

EP 61 - ATHLETE VS INFLUENCER? PLUS NEW GOLD COAST...

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2025/11/14

The T100 World Series is launching on the Gold Coast — and there’s a fast, flat 10K for the RUNNERS finishing in Surfers Paradise - ENTER HERE . Bondi run-club takeover (community or chaos?), athlete vs influencer lines, Vaporfly DQs on the track, ON’s “squeaky shoe” lawsuit, trail tips for bigger runners, Perth marathon with no expo, and Liam teases a big running announcement next week. Aussie endurance chat with a smile — runners assemble.Follow the podcast on Instagram

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01:03:56

EP60 - THE TINDER EPISODE

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2025/11/07

Strength in the gym, freedom on the run. We kick off with Courtney’s “stretch under weight” recovery hack, deload weeks, and a salty swim at The Spit. Then: Strava crown drama—listener Paddy nicks one of Courtney’s segments—plus the running boom (Sydney Marathon’s mega ballot) and Liam’s spicy pitch for two-day marathons.We celebrate the big-unit brigade with Ty Dowker’s new 100-kg “Over the Century Club” category at the Burleigh Swim Run — happening Australia Day weekend. Sign up here 👉 Burleigh

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00:52:13

EP 59 - A ROCKSTAR JOINS THE RUN CLUB

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2025/10/31

Jelly Roll week was something else. Liam and Courtney debrief on the wild ride that saw them chatting running with a global music star just hours before his first Aussie gig. From Jelly’s “I know nothing, so I know everything” quote to his newfound AFL fandom, the boys unpack the mayhem, the meaning — and his Brooks running shoe revelation.Then it’s into the big stories in endurance this week:🏃‍♂️ Treadmill World Champs announced (Run X, 2026)💪 Fitness racing joins triathlon’s Olympic umbrella🏎️

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00:30:08

EP58 - JELLY ROLL

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2025/10/28

We sit down with American singer and songwriter Jelly Roll in Brisbane hours before his took the stage for his first Australian Show to a sold-out arena. We talk running, weight loss (540lbs → 280), tour culture turning from bars to miles, Clydesdale pride, Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club, HYROX, shoes for big runners, and picking an AFL team. Honest, funny, all heart - the man is a PREACHERLocations & Tickets for Jelly Rolls Australian Tour on sale now -

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01:07:04

EP57 - MATT HAUSER

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2025/10/24

New World Triathlon champion Matt Hauser drops in to unpack his World's win less than a week ago. The viral swim start, LeBron “gun” celly, and why T1 composure wins races—plus training sweet spots, Paris 7th, a Noosa preview, the mindset shift from imposter to leader, and the team that makes it possible.Follow Matt Hauser on ⁠Strava⁠Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney on

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00:58:00

ROAD TO NOOSA — NEW WORLD CHAMPION'S COACH DAN ATKINS

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2025/10/21

Fresh off coaching Matt Hauser to a World Championship title, Aussie triathlon mastermind Dan Atkins jumps back on the pod — just two days after the win — to break it all down.From the anthem moment on the podium to the perfect swim start, the mindset behind Hauser’s “Fu*k U energy". We also dive into:🏊‍♂️ Front-end swim secrets (“Friday is for speed”)🥩 Carb loading and race-week nutrition tips for Noosa🛌 The truth about sleep and taper week🚴‍♀️ What to eat, drink & avoid on race day😂

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01:08:50

EP 56 - WHAT YOUR RUNNING SHORT CHOICE SAYS ABOUT YOU

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2025/10/17

Courtney and Liam are back, and the big fellas are fired up! After last week’s chat with Justin Weight, the true 100+ kg Clydesdale crew have come swinging — Bo Jones leads the charge, demanding justice for those who “make the ground shake.”Meanwhile, the Currumbin stairs have been demolished. Cue Courtney’s solution: 700m of vert, a backpack full of creek water, and maybe a snake encounter or two.Plus:🏋️‍♂️ Rucking vs running — is weight on your back the next endurance hack?🚗 Bathurst brilliance

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01:00:15

ROAD TO NOOSA - THE CLYDESDALE KING

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2025/10/14

A shoutout to our Athena & Clydesdale Noosa Triathlon athletes. Meet Justin Weight, 20-year Noosa Tri veteran, Clydesdale podium-getter, gear junkie, and Australian General Manger of SleepHealth company ResMed. From calf carnage, dodgy Temu purchases & Form tech-goggles. Why the “big fellas” deserve their own post-race bar — this ep celebrates every athlete who turns up heavy but gives it heaps.Courtney & Liam dig into the real Clydesdale life, the rise of sleep tech, and how you can

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01:03:35

EP55 - REECE WALSH & THE RUNNING TECH WAR

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2025/10/10

Queensland’s flying high — Reece Walsh delivers one of the greatest NRL Grand Final performances ever, and the boys unpack whether he’s now bigger than the sport itself. Liam and Courtney debate “star power vs greatness” and where Nathan Cleary fits into that conversation.From there, it’s a dive into the wild world of running tech —Strava sues Garmin, Garmin cops another lawsuit, and the lads ask: who actually needs who more?Plus:🏋️‍♂️ Courtney’s back in the gym, humbled but hooked🥾 Snowshoeing

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00:42:19

ROAD TO NOOSA TRI: NAIL THE RUN — PACING, CADENCE &...

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2025/10/07

It’s run time. Courtney, Liam and coach Dan Atkins break down exactly how to pace the 10K at Noosa off the bike: why your first kilometre should be ~10% slower than goal pace, how a fresh 40-min 10K often becomes ~42:30 in tri, and the sneaky secret of matching bike cadence to run cadence. We hit brick sessions that actually work, on-course nutrition (gels with water — under fatigue), kit that saves minutes (hat > hero), stretchy laces (use ’em, train ’em), and how to time your kick so you’re not

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01:03:11

EP 54 - GREATEST SPORTING MOMENTS & THE GOUT GOUT HYPE

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2025/10/03

What’s the greatest sporting moment you’ve witnessed live? We dive into why Suncorp just hits different, the Gout Gout hype vs “has he earned it?”, AFL GF sprint chaos (Jed Walter!), and why being fit ≠ fast (sorry Harry Garside). Running weeks: calves, strength blocks, snowshoeing detours, and why accountability > hero sessions. Listener Snowy pops a hammy—here’s how not to go stir crazy. Plus: Padel (yes, PAH-del) chat, Saucony’s “The Maze”, and UTMB daydreams.If you’re loving the

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00:56:39

ROAD TO NOOSA TRI — BIKE EPISODE: FIT, GARMIN HILL,...

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2025/09/30

Courtney Atkinson (3× NOOSA CHAMP) and coach Dan Atkins take you deep into the 40KM BIKE at Noosa: how not to cook yourself in the first 10K, why bike fit beats bling, tubeless tyre truths (hello 32MM @ ~60–70 PSI), and the simplest downhill cues you’ll ever need.IN THIS EPISODELACTATE BOOM: spin early, clear the salt, reset the brain (18:36)BIKE FIT > BIKE FLEX: budget for fit, not just carbon (32:36)TUBELESS + PSI: comfort = speed on real roads (40:50)GARMIN HILL: safe, fast descending with 3

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01:02:30

EP53 - CAM RAYNER’S RED BULL COCKTAIL

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2025/09/26

Back in the same room, buzzing on Jetstar “sleep” and Red Bulls. We dive into the BNE Lions Cam Rayner’s sideline cocktail (Red Bull + No-Doz + salt tablet 🤯), Harry Styles cracking a sub-3 at Berlin, Sydney Marathon’s chance to cash in, and the AFR’s hot take on running influencers. Plus: Strava eyeing an IPO, Brisbane vs Melbourne run etiquette, AlphaFly test runs, listener shoutouts, and compulsory school cross country? It's a big one.AFR Article - ⁠HEREGabe Physio: Meta Study Link -

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01:04:17

ROAD TO NOOSA TRI #3 - COURTNEY ATKINSON: 3x TIME...

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2025/09/23

From teenage fan rolling down the hill in a wheelie bin to three-time champion of Australia’s biggest triathlon. Courtney Atkinson opens up on his Noosa story — near-misses, Olympic highs and lows, Craig Walton battles, race-day tactics, and why Noosa is “fitness Christmas.” A must-listen for first-timers and veterans alike.Follow Noosa Triathlon ⁠@noosatriathlon⁠Follow Dan Atkins ⁠@danatkinstraining⁠Follow the podcast on Instagram

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01:06:29

EP 52 - ONE YEAR OF IN THE BEGINNING

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2025/09/19

Courtney dials in from Bali, Liam’s on the Gold Coast, and the boys call it — one year of In The Beginning! We unpack Sydney Marathon’s new major status (and the ballot opening this week), chat World Champs highlights from Jess Hull to Gout Gout, dive into running culture in Japan vs Aussie schools, and even toss up whether Liam should go all-in on a 100 miler. Plus, shoe geekery with Nike’s Ninebox, a shoutout to Armidale Running Festival, and a tribute to legendary tri coach Col Stewart -

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00:46:32

ROAD TO NOOSA TRI #2 - MASTERING THE OCEAN SWIM

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2025/09/16

Conquer the Noosa Swim: Ocean Skills with Coach Dan AtkinsIn EP2 of our Road to Noosa Triathlon series, three-time champ Courtney Atkinson, ten-time finisher Liam Flanagan, and Australia’s Olympic Games triathlon coach Dan Atkins break down how to handle the Noosa swim: reading tides and sweep, where to line up, how often to sight, smart drafting, gear that actually helps, and exactly what to do in the final 100m before your feet hit the sand. Real race stories (panic moments included), coachable

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01:01:40

EP51 - RED BULL HAT RULES • TOMMY FURY T100 • TRAIL...

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2025/09/12

Courtney & Liam rip into a spicy mix this week: why you can’t buy a Red Bull cap (you’ve gotta earn it), Tommy Fury’s T100 Riviera “finish” and the transparency chat, trail etiquette vs headphones (look up, say g’day), and first-bike tips for Noosa Tri newbies—when to hire, when to buy, and how you can literally buy speed.We also hit Chase the Five race vibes, Dubai’s air-conned “Mall-athlon,” YouTube’s NFL takeover, Gold Coast Suns finals fever, Kira Parkrun’s sneaky distance, open-water Wednesdays

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00:36:59

ROAD TO NOOSA TRI #1: COURSE INTEL WITH OLYMPIC COACH...

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2025/09/09

We’re back for a new event series, but this time in TRI mode. Australia’s National Triathlon Coach Dan Atkins joins Courtney & Liam to break down the Noosa Triathlon course: surf swim realities, the long run to T1, Garmin Hill (and the frighteningly fast descent), and the deceptively spicy 10K with those infamous cul-de-sacs. Plus: Matt Hauser’s form, Braden Mercer’s defending-champ storyline, and why Noosa is “fit people Christmas.” Next Episode on Road to Noosa: How to Swim Noosa — a practical

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00:03:04

TRAILER - ROAD TO NOOSA TRI WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

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2025/09/07

Road to Noosa Tri is coming in hot. 🇦🇺Liam & Courtney welcome Australia’s Olympic Triathlon Coach as the expert in the series - coach to Aussie current World #1 Matt Hauser and last year's Noosa Triathlon winner Brayden Mercer.Who’s it for?From first-timers chasing a finish to elites hunting seconds — we’ve got you covered.Series launch: Wednesday, 10 September 2025Episode 1: Course Intel with Coach Dan AtkinsHit Follow and tap the 🔔 so you don’t miss EP1 — then send your Noosa Qs for our

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