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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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01:04:53

EP50 - SYDNEY MARATHON DEBRIEF

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2025/09/05

Our first live show ✅ Sydney’s first World Major Marathon ✅ Kipchoge in Centennial Park ✅We wrap a monster weekend:Bondi Icebergs live pod with Andy Buchanan, Erica Greenwell & Clint KimminsSydney Mara atmosphere, expo chaos & 2,000-strong shakeout runsKipchoge dropped at 30K (still smiling, thumbs up)Women’s race rewriting Aussie history with Sifan HassanBrand battles: ASICS, Nike, New Balance & ON going bigListener shoutouts: Guinness record in thongs + Jack falling asleep to the podLiam’s

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01:00:28

EP49 - LIVE AT BONDI: ANDY BUCHANAN, AG1 & SYDNEY...

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2025/08/29

For the very first time In The Beginning went live — thanks to our mates at AG1 — inside the iconic Bondi Icebergs dining room.We’re joined by Australian marathon record holder Andy Buchanan, nutritionist Erica Greenwell, and big-wave charger/triathlete Clint Kimmins in front of a packed room of runners gearing up for Sydney Marathon.From beating Kipchoge (yes, really) to stress reactions, shoe rotations, nutrition hacks, and whether Bendigo actually trumps Sydney and the Gold Coast as a running

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01:07:16

EP48 - FROM FASHION FLOORS TO MARATHON FEVER

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2025/08/22

This week’s episode — we dive into Adidas’ “Chasing 100” — a six-hour, 100km world record attempt — and whether it can ever compete with Nike’s Breaking2 playbook. Speaking of Nike, their Sydney Marathon activation with Strava and Kipchoge might be the smartest marketing move we’ve seen in years.We also get into:Salomon’s first Sydney store launch (and Courtney’s awkward lap of the room)The 10 running brands fashion kids actually desireIf running shoes had Tinder profiles (yes, Brooks is still

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01:01:10

EP 47 - FROM OUTBACK GORGES TO HYBRID ROCK STARS

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2025/08/15

Sunrise runs in remote Lawn Hill, City2Surf sprint tactics, and the roast of Liam’s HYROX obsession (now with the ick). Plus: shoe stereotypes, Strava crown disasters, and why some runners come back stronger after a marathon.Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liam on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠

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01:05:19

EP 46 - RUB MY BELLY FOR A PB

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2025/08/08

All right, runners, trail hounds and Strava segment hunters—EPISODE 46 is a biggie. We've got:🏃‍♂️ Liam’s back doing 16K runs and falling in love with running all over again (but only in 20° arvos... he’s officially a soft Queensland runner now).🌄 Courtney’s on 70K weeks, dodging injuries and sniffing around new road shoes like a free agent on deadline day—Nike Vomeros, Adidas Bostons, even calling in the Kayano cavalry.🗺️ Trail tales galore: from St Mary’s Peak’s perfect 200m to Kunanyi’s

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01:10:07

EP 45 - HYROX REGRETS, CAMO CROCS & $700 KIDS’ BIKES

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2025/08/01

HYROX chat cops backlash, Courtney buys Crocs, and Noosa Tri gets binned for a 40th. We cover:Travis Barker’s new Run Club$700 kids’ bikes?!Triple Top trail raceRugby’s fall & NRLW’s rise“Cheeky Beverage Club” cultureRunning chat with a side of chaos—just how you like it.Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liam on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:52:26

EP 44 - STRADDIE WHALES, MARATHON SCANDALS & THE...

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2025/07/25

Liam’s fresh off a Stradbroke Island camping trip full of whales, turtles, and a croc sighting in Noosa?! Meanwhile, Courtney’s in Sydney with Red Bull.The boys dive into the doping suspension of Ruth Chepngetich, make Tour de France comparisons, and ask if high-stack shoes are behind a new wave of running injuries. Liam’s sore from squats, fired up about HYROX, and reuniting with his old Sydney crew “Runners in the Dark.” Plus: the boom of non-contact sports, the wild world of “Run It Straight,”

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00:57:12

EP 43 - LOST VOICES, MOORING WARS & OLYMPIC MARATHON...

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2025/07/18

After a wild Gold Coast Marathon weekend, Liam’s voice is shot but the stories are loud—like calling the Suns’ first-ever Friday night AFL game alongside the great BT. Meanwhile, Courtney's fresh off the boat (literally), navigating a mooring standoff in the Whitsundays and smashing a steep trail run.The boys debrief Gout Gout’s breakout (and the early backlash), unpack Australia’s growing sprint and marathon depth, and revisit a powerful pitch from Michael Shelley: should the Brisbane 2032 Olympic

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00:56:24

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - 42.195 REASONS TO SMILE

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2025/07/15

We wrap up the Gold Coast Marathon series with BRONTE’S MARATHON MASTERCLASS.All good things come to those who train… and trust the plan. In this post-race episode, we relive Bronte Langbroek’s triumphant debut marathon at the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon—clocking a near-perfect 4:29 after months of build-up with Benita from Lace Up Running. She shares every gritty, joyful, and gel-fuelled detail, from pacing with precision to emotional finish line moments.Liam dishes on his new role as race-day MC

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00:58:48

EP 42 - MARANOIA

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2025/07/04

This week Liam's copped a roast on Triple M but bounces back with Gold Coast Marathon finish line duties alongside Pete Murray. We talk Western States 100 (Winner Caleb Olson & lots of shoe prototypes), Faith Kipyegon’s sub-4 attempt and the madness of Dead Cow Gully (800km!)Plus: prize money at City2Surf, Sydney Marathon’s stacked field, and marathon-week MARANOIA is kicking in.Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney on

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01:10:05

EP 41 - RISK, REWARD & RACE-DAY RIVALRIES

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2025/06/27

Marathon pacing—it’s not just about data, it’s a full-blown psychological battleground. In this episode, we dig into the eternal risk vs reward debate: go out hard and risk blowing up, or play it safe and maybe never know? Plus, we share mates’ race-day bets, wild bib-swap scams, ring finger theories (yep, really), massage therapy with a side of life coaching, and advice for buying bikes off Facebook Marketplace—Strava stalking included.Also: Gymshark's genius event merch activation, Faith

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00:53:51

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - THE TAPER, THE NERVES &...

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2025/06/24

Twelve weeks of training, sweat, setbacks and breakthroughs… and now we’re here. In our final episode before the Gold Coast Marathon, Bronte reflects on her taper, mental prep and pacing plan (hello, 4:30 pace group). Lace Up Running Coach Benita Willis shares key strategies for race week, from nutrition to mindset, and explains why you don’t need everything to be perfect.Courtney and Liam weigh in on what race day means to them, and the team discuss the emotional rollercoaster of first-time

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01:00:05

EP 40 - FROM FROSTBITE TO FINISH LINES – RACE THE SUN...

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2025/06/20

This week we recap the wild highs of Red Bull Race the Sun — frost, sprint finishes, and why it’s our favourite kind of chaos. Courtney and Liam share the races they’d relive, from China to Red Bull Defiance. Trail running 101 for beginners, thoughts on socks, the Big Five Marathon, and… is Liam back in for Gold Coast?Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liam on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠

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01:06:22

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - MICHAEL SHELLEY

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2025/06/17

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01:04:47

EP 39 - AGE VS PERFORAMCE

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2025/06/13

Congratulations Polar prize Winner - Jacqui BladierThis week Courtney is in NZ but got his hands full today with Red Bull Race the Sun 24hr event on.Liam is back running and rediscovering how good it is to quieten the mind.We also cover the post running smoking trend, a world map myth, age vs performance and a few listener catchups.Our local event for the week is from the central NQ's Milepost Events - trail runs and backyard ultras in gods country!Follow the podcast on Instagram

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00:48:44

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TAPER

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2025/06/10

With just 3.5 weeks to go to the Gold Coast Marathon, Bronte bounces back from pneumonia to clock a half marathon PB, Benita from Lace Up Running shares taper wisdom and pacing strategies, and the crew navigates start zones, carb loading, and race-week nerves.Contact Benita at ⁠Lace Up Running⁠ Bronte on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liam on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠

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00:58:54

EP 38 - WHAT IS EVEN IMPRESSIVE ANYMORE? THE...

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2025/06/06

This week Liam spills coffee on a $50K radio desk and doesn't get fired, Courtney recalls his weirdest Olympic photo shoot, and we ask: has ultra-endurance gone too far? Introduce the new catch cry "Don’t go longer—go harder".Plus the final week of Polar 🚨 GIVEAWAY 🚨We’re giving one lucky runner the ultimate setup — a Polar Pacer GPS running watch AND H10 heart rate strap 🎁Whether you're training for your first 5K or lining up for your next marathon, this combo will level up your running game

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00:43:03

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - MIND, BODY, MARATHON -...

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2025/06/03

This episode is brought to you by Southern Cross University, naming sponsor of the 10km event at the Gold Coast Marathon. We dive into both the physical and mental prep for the Gold Coast Marathon with two experts from Southern Cross University. Dr. Gabe Fernandez, senior physiotherapist, breaks down why Achilles and calf injuries are so common and how to build strength and endurance leading up to race day. And Dr. Melanie Clark, post-doctoral research fellow, shares mental strategies for staying

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01:04:59

EP 37 - SPOT A NEPO BABY, WIN A POLAR WATCH & LIGHT A...

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2025/05/30

It’s a big chat. We kick off with our first-ever giveaway thanks to the legends at Polar, before diving into the Gold Coast Suns ‘nepo baby’ drama, Courtney’s next marathon mystery, Kiwi endurance grit, tech in shoes and sailing, and Liam’s update after officially pulling out of GCM.🚨 GIVEAWAY TIME 🚨We’re giving one lucky runner the ultimate setup — a Polar Pacer GPS running watch AND H10 heart rate strap 🎁Whether you're training for your first 5K or lining up for your next marathon, this combo

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00:49:23

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - 5 WEEKS TO GO: BRONTE'S...

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2025/05/27

With five weeks to go, Bronte smashes her 30K run (despite being sick), our coach from Lace Up Running, Benita Willis warns against getting too ambitious with marathon pace, and Liam makes the tough call to pull out of the race. Plus, a deep dive into race gels, aid station strategy, and why planning your fuel matters more than you think.Contact Benita at Lace Up Running Bronte on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liam on

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