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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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EP292: Andy Buchanan - Latest Training Week & mapping...

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2026/04/14

Welcome to episode 292 of the Better With Running Podcast! Host Chris Armstrong is joined by fellow Run2PB coaches Andy Buchanan and Zac Newman . Andy returns to the show to catch us up on his transition from spectator to commentator at the recent 5K Frenzy. While he enjoyed giving back to the local track community, Andy admits he may have gone a bit "rogue" on the mic—at one point discussing lamps—while working alongside the professional Elise Beacom/The boys dive deep into their training

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01:12:19

EP291: Mowing Lawns and Crushing Reps with Run2PB...

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2026/04/08

This week on the show, the boys dive into their latest training Zac is knocking on the door of a 100km week, Meanwhile, Chris is banking solid aerobic strength, successfully navigating the "Buchanan Fartlek" and a two-hour long run that included two 6km blocks at marathon effort, holding a steady 4:10–4:15/km as he dials into some strengthThis weeks Run2PB Guest is Andrew "Leggo" Leggo, a man who has mastered the art of "dad strength" and the high-stakes juggle of

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01:06:22

EP290 Road to Ballarat with Darren Reid & Run2PB...

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2026/04/01

This week on the Better With Running podcast, coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman dive into a packed weekend of racing results, ranging from the local tracks to international stages. The duo recaps standout performances from events like the Tiger 5 at Collingwood, the Run for the Kids, and the rugged Buffalo Stampede. They also highlight impressive efforts from further afield, including a half-marathon PB in Lisbon and a challenging, humid 10.5K race in Thailand that tested the limits of even the

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01:13:51

EP289:– Chris Hillhouse returns to discuss his road...

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2026/03/25

Welcome to episode 289 of the Better With Running podcast! This week, Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman check in to discuss the grit and grind of high-volume training. Chris shares his post-5k Frenzy reset, logging a lighter 45km week and prepping for his first outing in the new ASICS Superblast 3s. Zacca, meanwhile, continues to stack the bricks with a massive 91km week, highlighted by a sharp 30-minute tempo at 3:35 pace and a controlled 23km long run to keep the engine humming.The

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01:15:59

EP288: Matt Miller Run2PB Athlete Returns | On Track...

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2026/03/18

Welcome to Episode 288 of the Better With Running podcast. Your hosts, Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman, kick things off with a massive week of training and racing updates. Zac finally joined the "triple-digit club," logging over 100km for the week, Chris, meanwhile, shares his "heavy and sluggish" taper experience leading into the Bendigo 5km Frenzy, where he managed to break the 18-minute barrier (17:56) with a tactical masterclass, starting from the very back of the pack to stay

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01:05:13

EP287: Harvesting PBs – How Dan chipped away at his...

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2026/03/11

Welcome to Episode 287 of the Better with Running podcast. Your hosts, Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman, kick things off with a deep dive into their own training blocks. Chris shares the details of a 64km week highlighted by a 6 x 1km intervals and a scenic 90-minute long run through the trails of Benalla. Meanwhile, Zacca is knocking on the door of the triple digits with a massive 99km week, featuring a disciplined 25-minute continuous threshold at 3:41/km and a solid 23km long run alongside

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01:08:05

EP286: Big Cat Energy with Corinne & The Bendigo Frenzy

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2026/03/04

In episode 286 of the Better With Running podcast, coaches Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman kick things off by reviewing their latest training blocks while reflecting on the explosive growth of the Bendigo running scene. Chris detailed a week of 73km, highlighted by a 25km long run in testing 80% humidity that left him "pretty cooked". He also shared a lesson in patience from his 10 x 400m track session; after feeling "tense" and struggling for rhythm in the first six reps, he

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00:59:22

EP285: Run2PB Athlete Interview with Laura Tomic on...

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2026/02/25

In episode 285 of the Better With Running podcast, Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman provide a deep dive into their current training blocks before welcoming guest athlete Laura Tomic. Chris shares details on his 66km week, highlighted by a "Moose Fartlek" session consisting of threshold and 5km pace efforts, while Zac reports a strong 83km week. Zac’s progress is particularly notable as he returns to 95% health following a back injury, aided by specific strength work. The hosts

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01:10:00

EP284: Fueling the Fire, Run2PB Athlete Interview:...

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2026/02/18

Welcome to episode 284 of the Better With Running podcast, hosted by Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman. The show kicks off with the weekly training wrap-up, where Chris shares his 77km week, highlighted by a grueling session of hill repeats transitioned into a 5km threshold. Despite a tiring two-hour long run and a particularly memorable encounter with an oversized dog at Parkrun, Chris managed to maintain his consistency. Zac also shares his progress as he navigates some back management

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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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