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PODCAST

In the Beginning Podcast

Liam Flanagan and Courtney Atkinson | Running and Marathon Tips

Welcome to the ‘In the Beginning Podcast’ – where Liam Flanagan - Triple M Radio Host and Courtney Atkinson - Olympian & Red Bull Endurance Athlete have a yarn about all things running, fitness, and life. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, have a listen for some real sports talk & a few laughs based all based around running . Recorded on the Gold Coast!

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01:09:02

EP 74 - FROZEN MOUNTAIN DEW & SUB-60 HALF MARATHONS

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2026/02/20

This week we go from KFC protein bowls to Olympic gold medals in about 12 minutes flat.Is fast food now a “fitness brand”?Should Olympic coaches only coach their own country?Is the internet’s “apex athlete” debate completely missing the point?And how ridiculous is a sub-60 minute half marathon, really?We break down:🥇 The Winter Olympics drip vs Summer Olympics nerd-core uniforms🔥 Cam McEvoy casually redefining what elite actually looks like🏃‍♂️ Jack Rayner going sub-60 for the half marathon (only

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01:15:39

EP 73 - LIAM’S SCHEMES, OLYMPIC FASHION & AUSSIE GOLD...

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2026/02/13

This week the boys dive into Winter Olympic madness, elite running culture and another instalment of Liam’s Schemes.Should we turn Melbourne’s Tan Track into a Breaking-10 night spectacle?Is downhill skiing the true blue-riband Winter Olympic event?Scotty James and Aussie gold medal hopes 🥇Gout Gout x Vegemite – elite Aussie comboAnd a Norwegian skier casually running a sub-6 uphill mile on skis.It’s Olympic energy, running banter and a few spicy takes.Follow the podcast on Instagram

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01:08:07

EP 72 - AGE IS A LIE & AUSTRALIA’S NEXT OLYMPIC STARS

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2026/02/06

From Grammys to 800m world records, this episode is proof that age, labels and expectations mean nothing.We kick off with Jelly Roll’s wild rise — three Grammys, massive life changes, and why his story hits harder than most. Then we dive into one of the most ridiculous stats you’ll hear all year: a 53-year-old running 1:56 for 800m. Yes, seriously! - A podcast on Zac's training if interested hereWe also shine a light on Australia’s next Olympic wave, from winter sport converts to Scotty

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01:04:02

EP 71 - THE T100 10KM RUN THAT EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2026/01/30

T-100 10KM RUN INFO & ENTRY - 22 MARCHCourtney turns up running on one side of his face after a dentist visit, Liam gets stitched up as a “headline act” in the Gold Coast Bulletin, and Australia Day delivers peak Gold Coast chaos on land and water.We recap the Burleigh Swim Run, talk community-first events done right, and dive into why Courtney’s running form can be measured by how much he chirps.The T100 Gold Coast 10km is fast approaching and the race-your-mates energy is building, while the Apex

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01:10:46

EP70 – CHEATING, APEX ATHLETES & THE BUNNINGS MARATHON

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2026/01/23

This week on In The Beginning, Courtney and Liam unpack one of the wildest stories in elite sport — ski jumpers allegedly injecting acid into their genitals to gain a competitive advantage ahead of the Winter Olympics. From there, the boys dive into where “gaming the system” ends and cheating begins, the rise of the so-called Apex Athlete (110kg bench x10 + a 2:50 marathon), and why HYROX has become a $140m fitness monster. There’s a reality check on marathon culture, a deep appreciation for

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01:07:44

EP 69 - MAKE CROSS COUNTRY GREAT AGAIN, SHOE SHAMED...

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2026/01/16

Episode 69 kicks off with making cross country great again, as Australia delivers a huge mixed relay win and raises a bigger question — how are we really viewed in global distance running? We unpack why this new format works, why it feels Olympic-ready, and what culture has to do with credibility. From there it’s Netflix live-streaming a no-ropes skyscraper climb, Japan’s Ekiden pulling insane TV numbers, and why “slow TV” works. Courtney checks in on training and gym gains, Liam gets brutally

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01:08:17

EP 68 - RUNNING TRENDS IN 2026? WHAT'S INSTALL FOR...

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2026/01/09

We’re back for 2026 and straight into it. After a short holiday break, Courtney and Liam reset the clocks, check the bodies, and ask the big questions about running in the year ahead.Is the running boom still growing? Will HYROX plateau? Which brands and shoes are about to dominate? And are we heading for a shift back toward elite athletes telling better stories?Liam unpacks his Japan trip — from ninja-quiet runners in Kyoto to disciplined Tokyo run clubs and why ON shoes might be everywhere in

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01:11:49

EP67 — NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL | A YEAR OF 'IN THE BEGINNING'

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2026/01/02

Episode 67 is our New Year’s Special — a bit of a look back, a bit of a laugh, and a thank you to everyone who’s been part of the In The Beginning family this year.With Liam away in Japan, Courtney jumps on solo to wrap up what 2025 actually looked like: the Gold Coast Marathon series and Bronte’s journey to the start line, Benita’s calm, no-hype coaching. Doubts, sickness, missed sessions and all.We roll through some of the biggest moments of the year: sitting down with Jelly Roll before his first

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01:00:35

EP66 - THE ITB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 🎄 STRAVA WRAPPED,...

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Merry Christmas 🎅 Most importantly, a massive thank you to the In The Beginning community. Your messages, questions, voice notes and support are the reason this podcast exists — and the reason we keep turning up each week. We wouldn’t do this without you.Liam's going to be trading Christmas Day runs for Disneyland in Tokyo, while Courtney dives deep into Strava’s backend data to unpack what 2025 really looked like for runners.We break down the anti-doom-scrolling stat (2 minutes on Strava = 1 hour

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00:59:25

EP65 - EGO, PBs & MARATHON INTEGRITY | SHOULD...

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2025/12/12

A voicemail from friend of the show Dr Benny Walters sparks one of our biggest conversations yet — ego, ageing, PBs and why Courtney refuses to declare a goal time for the marathon and T100 10K GOLD COAST - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ENTER HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The boys unpack:Is ego essential in elite sport — or something you eventually let go of?Courtney’s honest take on racing, ageing, and not knowing where the body’s atBrad “The Croc” Bevan stories from the glory days (including a very borderline shoulder 👀)Marathon

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01:08:53

EP 64 - THE MARATHON INTEGRITY UNIT - CHEATERS BEWARE!

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2025/12/05

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 . ----The Gold Coast Marathon sold out in 24 hours — so today we’re celebrating, laughing and calling out the chaos. We break down the rise of the new “Marathon Integrity Unit” policing fake GPS times, why chip time > Strava time always, and why influencers blocking them is the funniest subplot in running right now.Benita Willis is officially BACK

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00:44:37

YOU'VE ENTERED THE GOLD COAST MARATHON… NOW WHAT? |...

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2025/12/02

If you’ve just signed up for the 2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon – welcome to the club, legends!Courtney and Liam are back with Gold Coast Marathon ambassador and Aussie distance great Benita Willis from Lace Up Running to answer the big question: “I’ve entered… now what?”30 weeks out, we cover:Why you should NOT be in marathon shape by AprilHow to break your build into phases: 5K/10K/half now, marathon block laterWalk–jog plans and base building for absolute beginnersLong runs by time, not distance

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01:09:26

EP 63 - SUB-3:30 MARATHON VS BREAKING 100 IN GOLF +...

In the Beginning Podcast ·

2025/11/28

What’s harder: a sub-3:30 marathon or breaking 100 in golf? Courtney and Liam go to war over the ultimate endurance vs skill debate.We also get stuck into:🏁 Our T100 Gold Coast stuff-up – no In The Beginning run team… yet🏃‍♂️‍🎓 Schoolies Run Club – 1 runner, full TV crew, all-time flop🌲 Courtney’s trail running starter pack: PBJF – Phone, Backpack, Jacket, Filter (and yeah, water)🏔️ Liam’s UTA Miler reality check – Reedy’s savage voicemail, listener roasting, and the 50km qualifier

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01:08:11

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

In the Beginning Podcast ·

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...

In the Beginning Podcast ·

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

In the Beginning Podcast ·

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

In the Beginning Podcast ·

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

In the Beginning Podcast ·

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

In the Beginning Podcast ·

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

In the Beginning Podcast ·

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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