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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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01:12:02

EP283: The Brady Threlfall Effect: How Andrew Monk...

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2026/02/11

The episode kicks off with episode 283, hosted by Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman. Chris reviews his recent 68km for the week. He highlights a "Deeks Quarters" session that felt significantly better than previous attempts due to cooler weather, s. Meanwhile, Zac discusses his 97.5km week, sharing the challenges of managing a back spasm that required specific mobility work, such as "thread the needle" stretches, to regain full breathing capacity during his runs.Our

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01:01:24

EP281: Doing the Time - Andy Buchanan on his return...

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2026/02/04

In this episode, we welcome back Australian marathon record holder and Olympian Andy Buchanan for a candid conversation about the high-stakes reality of elite distance running. We kick things off with a major update on his body and where he is at with his return to training. After rushing his return for Valencia—an error he likens to putting a "band-aid over a hole in a bucket"—Andy embraces a "humbling" and highly conservative 6-week program set by Patrick Stow, starting with

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01:17:19

EP281 Coach & Athlete Special: Building consistency...

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2026/01/28

In this episode of the Better with Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman recap their training, including a race update and gold medal performance from Chriso is revealed! Before welcoming Run2PB coach James Telford and his athlete, Zac Collyer, to discuss a year of remarkable transformations. A standout moment in the conversation is Zac’s unconventional entry into the Run2PB program, which included a 3:09 rowing machine marathon—a feat that immediately signaled his high level of

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01:11:01

EP280: From Footy Oval Time Trials to 16:10 on the...

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2026/01/21

This week, Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by returning guest and "pod veteran" Chris Hillhouse. Fresh off a massive track debut in Hobart, Chris shares his journey from setting PBs on a school footy oval to becoming a 2:38 marathoner. TThe training talk starts with Chris Armstrong navigating a 66km week and a particularly "uncomfortable" set of Deeks Quarters. On the other side of the mic, Zacca is finding serious momentum with a 94km average over the

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01:12:00

EP 279: Moving Beyond the Watch — Team Run2PB Athlete...

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2026/01/14

The show opens with hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman discussing the brutal Victorian heatwave that saw temperatures soaring above 40 degrees. Amidst these challenging conditions, they take a moment to acknowledge Run2PB athlete and CFA volunteer Josh Kelly for his tireless work on the front lines fighting regional fires. TIn their weekly training catch-ups, Chris details a productive 72km week highlighted by a demanding interval session. Meanwhile, Zac reflects on his biggest volume week in

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01:09:47

BWR278: From Couch to Marathon: Navigating the...

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2026/01/07

To kick off the new year, episode 278 of the Better With Running podcast begins with a catch-up between coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman, followed by a detailed interview with athlete Matt Watts and his coach, Forest Robinson.The episode opens with Chris and Zac discussing the challenges of the current Australian heatwave, which has forced many local runners to adjust their training significantly. Chris shares that he recently completed a session of 8 x 1km reps, averaging 3:29 per rep, with a

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01:35:18

EP277: Kate Clarke Run2PB Athlete on Bendigo Bats,...

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2025/12/24

In this episode of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman welcome back Run2PB athlete and Bendigo Bat, Kate Clarke to share her remarkable transformation. Since beginning her journey with Run2PB, Kate has achieved staggering progress under the guidance of Coach Chris, shaving 25 minutes off her half-marathon PB, 10 minutes off her 10km, and recently breaking the 25-minute barrier for the 5km at Albert Park. Her journey has seen her hit recently 50km-per-week athlete

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01:15:59

EP276: A Coach’s Comeback: Ned Buckell on Resilience,...

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2025/12/17

In episode 276 of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman welcome Run2PB Coach Ned Buckell.Ned brings a high level of academic expertise to his coaching, as he is currently completing his Masters of Exercise Physiology. The episode serves as a deep dive into Ned’s journey, exploring how he transitioned from a competitive junior athlete to a coach who balances scientific principles with real-world experience.The conversation begins by painting a picture of Ned’s

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00:55:46

EP275: Stephen Pate Returns: Now a 2:31 Marathon Man!

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2025/12/10

This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman, start the show with a brief update from chrisos training and talk about the turf war on socials about callipos vs zooper doopers.They then welcome back Run2PB Athlete Stephen Pate, he returns to discuss a phenomenal year of running, culminating in a massive three-minute personal best at the Melbourne Marathon 2025, clocking a 2:31:54. This follows a strong performance at the Ballarat Marathon and a 10k PB earlier in

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01:09:27

EP274:Unlocking Speed: Coach Ben Stolz & Athlete...

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2025/12/03

In this weeks episode of the Better With Running Podcast features Run2PB Coach Ben Stolz and athlete Shaun White, return to the show to recap Shaun's spectacular 2025 running season. Following a strategic focus on speed development, Shaun achieved a string of major Personal Bests (PBs), including significant improvements in the 3K, 5K (15:25), 10K (32:02), and Half Marathon. This performance surge was a deliberate part of Coach Stolz's plan to boost Shaun's foundational speed and power,

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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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