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Better with Running

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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01:01:59

EP273: From Setback to Success: Run2PB athlete James...

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2025/11/25

The episode kicks off with the hosts', touching on the ridiculously short two-day first test match in cricket and the start of the summer, which prompts nostalgic recollections of childhood ice creams, including Zac's lament over paying nearly $5 for a Calipo. In their running weeks recap, Chris reports a managed 39K week, focusing on recovery from a rolled ankle and a heat-impacted progressive long run, while Zac celebrates a strong 66K week—his highest volume since February—which included

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01:08:06

EP272: Sweat Vs Steam Wrap-Up and Talking PBs with...

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2025/11/20

In this episode, coaches Chris Armstrong (and Zacca Newman kick off with a race report from Chris's Sweat Vs Steam 10k. Chris finished in a solid 37:37, but recounts the chaos of the starting pack where he "was getting absolutely swamped, elbowed, kicked in the back of the legs by people who confused the 10K with an 800". His biggest challenge, however, came five minutes in when he planted his left foot in a pothole, and it "just crunched" , making a noise like "bubble

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00:58:57

EP271: #teamrun2pb athlete Interview Mel Townsend on...

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2025/11/12

This week on Better With Running, RUN2PB athlete Mel Townsend joins Chriso and Zacca for a discussion on her incredible versatility. Mel's running career began as a high school star before she transitioned to the US collegiate scene, competing for Northern Arizona University (NAU).We hear about her college running days and now transitioning to the trail running world.Mel's 2025 season has been a massive success, marked by a conscious goal to race more, competing in twelve eventsand As a

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01:17:20

EP270: Coach Forest Robinson on Valencia Prep, and...

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2025/11/05

In this week's episode of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman welcome back fellow Run2PB coach Forest Robinson for an honest and detailed conversation about navigating high-volume marathon training and his coaching time at Run2PB so far.Chris talks through his week and offers a sincere apology. After years of good-natured mockery and "slanderous comments" about swimming pools, Chris admits he was "incredibly wrong." Following a recovery dip

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01:17:29

EP269: Brady Threlfall, Sweat vs. Steam, and Jess...

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2025/10/29

The legendary Brady Threlfall returns to the podcast alongside Chris and Zac for a massive episode!Special guest Brady Threlfall joins the boys to discuss treating his first significant injury (hip and pelvis stress reaction) as a much-needed mental and physical 'reset' to his plans to come back stronger.Plus, Brady gives a full, behind-the-scenes breakdown on the massive effort to revive the historic Sweat vs. Steam fun run, detailing the logistical and organisational challenges and his

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01:13:36

BWR268: Melbourne Marathon Recap: The Triumph and Trials

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2025/10/14

This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman dive into a comprehensive Melbourne Marathon special, reflecting on the huge turnout of over 105 Run2PB athletes on the road. The episode features candid interviews with two athletes who achieved phenomenal success despite huge challenges. First, Liam Beecroft breaks down his 2-minute PB, going from 2:37 to 2:35:36. Liam recounts his dramatic final race week, which included a bad bike crash just days before the

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01:06:33

EP267: Andy Buchanan on Setbacks and the Road to...

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2025/10/08

This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by Australian marathon record holder, olympian r and fellow Run2PB coach, Andy Buchanan, for a Melbourne Marathon race week special. Chris shares his latest training, detailing a 72km week capped off by a challenging progression session (2 x Mile, 2 x 800m, Mile, 800m) where he started conservatively and made each rep progressively faster. This segment naturally leads into a discussion about coaching

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01:05:20

EP266: Gardener by Day, Marathoner by Debut - Chris...

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2025/10/01

his week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by returning guest Chris Hillhouse, just two weeks out from his debut at the Melbourne Marathon. Chris Armstrong kicks off the show with his training update, logging a solid 75kms and crushing a 7x1km session with reps dropping into the 3:19/km range,Returning to the show this week is Chris Hillhouse, a self-employed gardener, is an athlete who has made a transformative shift from running a self-devised half

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00:45:58

EP265: #RUN2PB ATHLETE: Jamie Soares on His 10k...

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2025/09/24

This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by Run2PB athlete Jamie Soares, an electrician, father, and a dedicated runner who just smashed his 10km PB over the weekend. He has been coached by Brady Threlfall since January and he shares his unique journey, detailing how he balances his demanding job as an electrician and family commitments with a young daughter to find time to train. The conversation dives into his running progression and PBs,

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00:52:56

EP264: James Telford: Breaking Down the Runner's...

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2025/09/17

This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by returning guest and Run2PB coach, physiotherapist James Telford, for a deep dive into the most challenging part of an athlete's journey: injury. Chris shares his personal update, having a solid 73km week which included a key workout and a 90-minute long run on his new favorite race shoe, the Asics Megablast. He talks about the satisfaction of putting four weeks of consistent training The conversation

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01:15:38

EP263: Coach & Athlete: The Berlin Blueprint - Inside...

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2025/09/10

This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by athlete Rory Flanagan and his coach, Ben Stolz, for an insightful conversation on marathon preparation. The main interview features Rory Flanagan, who is in the final stages of his build for the Berlin Marathon. Rory and his coach, Ben Stolz, discuss the training block, highlighting Rory's consistent 95-100km weeks that have been key to his progress. Rory talks about his meticulous race preparation,

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00:59:04

EP262: From 3:27 to 2:48: Unpacking Mitch Wilson's...

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2025/09/03

This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman sit down with Run2PB athlete Mitch Wilson to unpack his incredible marathon breakthrough at the Sydney Marathon. The hosts open with their own updates, with Zac returning from his time in Sydney and Chris sharing his plans for the half on the weekend.Mitch shares his journey to the Sydney Marathon, starting with Run2PB in early 2025 with the ambitious goal of breaking 2 hours and 50 minutes, a significant leap from

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00:57:29

EP261: The "Silly O'Clock" Runner: Dale Fuda - The...

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2025/08/20

This week on the Better With Running podcast, we welcome a true community legend, Dale Fuda! Dale, a marathon runner and fruit shop owner, has taken his marathon PB down to an impressive 3:36. Run2PB coach Brady Threlfall describes Dale as someone who "would give the shirt off his own back," a testament to his recent act as a courier, delivering medals to runners in Moama.We hear about Dale's unique journey, from how he first got into running and his time with the Sydney Striders, to

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01:25:32

EP260: Andy Buchanan's Road to World Champs

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2025/08/13

Hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by returning guest and Australian record holder, Andy Buchanan.This week, we dive into Andy's post-Gold Coast Half Marathon recovery, his groundbreaking heat training in Cairns, and his mental and physical preparation for the World Championships in Japan. Andy also recaps his impressive race record at the Sunshine Coast Half, all while answering listener questions about training, nutrition, and his life beyond running. The show kicks off with a

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01:07:16

EP259: Run2PB Athlete Charles Jacobson's Gold Coast...

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2025/08/06

Welcome to Episode 259 of the Better With Running podcast! Hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by 2 guests, run2pb athlete Charles Jacobson and run2pb coach and physio James Telford.Firstly, Hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman kick off the episode with personal updates. Chris shares a difficult week, logging only 30km as he battles an illness. After attempting a few easy runs over the weekend, he's taking a day-by-day approach to his potential race at Ballarat this Sunday. Zac

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01:04:39

EP258: Run2PB Coach Jonny Squire on Pacing, PBs &...

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2025/07/30

Welcome to Episode 258 of the Better With Running podcast! Join hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman as they recap their own training weeks before sitting down with returning guest and Run2PB coach, Jonny Squire. Hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman kick off the episode with personal updates. Chris shares his experience at the Albert Park 10km, where he finished in 37:33. He describes an exhilarating start at 3:35/km, quickly realizing the pace was unsustainable, but managed to persevere with the

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01:03:24

EP257: Meet Forest Robinson - New Run2PB Coach - Hear...

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2025/07/23

Join hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman introduce new Run2PB Coach Forest Robinson. Chris shares his consistent 65km week, focusing on easy efforts due to post-cross-country fatigue, and looks forward to racing the Albert Park 10km. Zac also provides an update on his return to running, making solid progress with coach James Telford, building his base, and gradually increasing his continuous running time.Forest introduces himself as a new Run2PB coach, detailing his remarkable running journey

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01:13:00

EP:256 Madeline Heiner's New Goals & Meet #Run2PB...

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2025/07/16

This week's Better With Running podcast, Episode 256, kicks off with hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman sharing their recent running adventures. Chris details his 58km week of easy runs, humorously describing the XCR 10km in Ballarat as the "flattest XC course" he's experienced, despite its "greasy surface" where he wished he could've worn spikes.The episode then features an interview with Run2PB Coach Madeline Heiner, a 2x Olympic Finalist and 10x Australian

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01:19:41

EP255: Chasing Sub-3 at Gold Coast: Liam Brandt's...

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2025/07/09

The latest Better With Running podcast delves into the recent Gold Coast Marathon weekend, with co-host Zac Newman sharing his on-the-ground observations of the vibrant atmosphere, the massive number of participants exceeding 38,000 across all events.. Chris Armstrong, viewing from Melbourne, celebrated the impressive performances of Run2PB athletes, highlighting Andy Buchanan's win in the Hlaf and Matt Buckell's 10K victory, alongside an inspiring number of personal bests despite

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01:04:15

Andy Buchanan Interview : Conquering the Gold Coast...

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2025/07/08

In this special Bonus Interview, Zacca sits down with Run2PB Coach Andy Buchanan to break down his big weekend where . celebrated back-to-back Gold Coast Half Marathon titles, and now holds the record for the fastest half marathon on Australian soil (1:01:08)(0:00 - 3:10) Introduction Andy candidly reflects on a challenging period post-London Marathon and a disappointing 8th-place finish at Launceston, admitting a loss of confidence. His coach, Scotty Westcott, provided crucial perspective,

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