Cheeky Run Club

Welcome to a new week! We are so excited to welcome back Grace Tame to the podcast to discuss running with endometriosis. One in seven Australians lives with the chronic disease, which can cause pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, bloating, nausea, and other symptoms. So how do you run with endo? We chat about Grace’s experience with endometriosis, how she personally manages her symptoms, and how she...

Happyyyyy Monday crew! In the third and final instalment of our Road to Baby series, we discuss Anna’s current pregnancy, including fears, joyful moments, symptoms, and (of course) running. If you haven’t listened to the first two episodes of the series, start from the first episode here . Anna also answers some questions you guys sent through in terms of your cycle coming off birth control, runni...

Good morning!  This week, we continue the Road to Baby series, after Anna opened up about her struggles with infertility in the last episode. Listen to that chat here before listening to today's episode. We discuss Anna’s first pregnancy, her hopefulness and anxiety for this new journey, and eventually finding out the pregnancy wasn’t viable. We end today's episode on a lighter note, as...

Hello Cheeky Crew!   If you thought last week’s episode and our announcement of Cheeky Track Nights was exciting (which it totally is and you should register your interest down below), today’s news is just as - if not MORE - wonderful!   As the title suggests, this episode is about Anna's experience on her Road to Baby and the first babe of Cheeky! Over the next three episodes, we will unpack...

Happy Monday Cheeky Crew! This week, we are making the case that for far too long, the 5km has been neglected in favour of the popular marathon (looking at you, Phoebs) … We’ll chat about why the marathon is so popular for the modern runner, and why this summer, we should all be training for the speedy, wonderful, undervalued AND Cheeky 5km! As promised, we have some very exciting news in this wee...

HELLLOOOOOOO friends!  We’re back for season 8 of Cheeky Run Club – and we’re kicking it off with fan favourite, Issy Hume. Issy competed in her first marathon in Melbourne a few weeks ago and came FIFTH !!!! We had to get her on and chat about the ten lessons she learnt from her training block, to race day and beyond. We also have a big catch up after a weeks away, and tease some very exciting ne...

Hello legends!  To round out this season of Cheeky Run Club, we’re going out with a bang and doing a race day recap!  We had such a cracking weekend at the Melbourne Marathon, and it all started off at our shakeout run with Lululemon… where we had the absolute pleasure of running with you all. As you may have guessed, we’ll spare no details and reflect on both of our races. We’ll be back in your e...

Hiiiiiii everyone! In this week’s pod, we’re creating the ultimate race plan that will get you through any race… or in Phoebe’s case, the Melbourne Marathon this weekend 🤟 Race day is looming and we would LOVE to see you guys at our shakeout run with Lululemon, or throughout the day in general. You can join our waitlist for the shakeout run below/or please say hello! We also bring back the cheeky...

Hello and good morning, friends!  Life can get busy juggling work, friends, family, running, etc… and the mental load can lead to a lot of fatigue. This week, we’re discussing how that fatigue impacts your ability to perform, and some tips on how to manage it.  We also have a very special addition of the rundown this week – spoiler alert, it’s about ourselves! We were interviewed for an AFR articl...

Hello and good morning cheeky crew! This week, we had the absolute pleasure of hearing the five running lessons that the one and only Laura Henshaw – the CEO and co-founder of KIC - has learnt over her running journey. We’re also in awe of everyone competing at the World Athletics in Tokyo, plus there’s been an exciting development in the Enhanced Games 👀 LINKS: Check out our latest Substack, ‘ T...

Hello and happy Monday :)  We had the absolute privilege of sitting down with the one and only Jess Stenson again – this time for all things Marathon related. We picked her brain about her performance at the Sydney Marathon event, from preparation to crossing the finish line, mental toughness and the difference a crowd makes, and even what her go-to cereal is before a race!  And with the World Ath...

GOOOD MORNING sunshines! Today, we’re talking about a skill that is truly under appreciated in the running world – patience.  We discuss how it contributes to a sustainable and injury-free running program, and share how we’re practicing patience (trying to) while navigating sickness and injury. We also delve into a scandal that has rocked the running world aaand Phoebe has given us a fantastic run...

Happy Spring! This week, we tackle a question every runner has asked themselves at some point in their journey… What do you do with yourself when you can’t run? Well, Anna is officially a pro and is coming through with some tips and tricks to get through a running hiatus. While she’s giving out advice, Anna gives us some tips on how to prepare and fuel yourself while you’re travelling or life in g...

Hapyyyypy Monday chums! Do you track your cycle? Or schedule your runs around your periods? Should you be?! We discuss a recent pod ep that dives into this.  We also look at what running gear you *really* need to enjoy yourself and be comfortable/confident… What’s genuinely essential, and what can you skip? Stick around until the end of the episode to find out who’s been crowned this week’s Cheeky...

Welcome to a new week, friends!  Ever run a PB, finished a marathon, or hit another big goal and kind of felt… eh? You may be experiencing what’s called the ‘arrival fallacy’.  This week on the pod, we’re reflecting on times we’ve ticked off big goals of ours, how satisfied we felt afterwards, and whether the journey was more important than the destination. We also have a lot of exciting news spri...

Hello cheeky friends!  We’re getting deep this week with an open conversation about juggling all of life's commitments… running and health play a significant role in our lives, but at what cost? We look at a framework called the ‘Wheel of Life’, and we’re inviting you to reflect on your own Wheel of Life with us as we get vulnerable.  Stick around until the end of the episode to find out if y...

Hello cheeky friends!  We’re getting deep this week with an open conversation about juggling all of life's commitments… running and health play a significant role in our lives, but at what cost? We look at a framework called the ‘Wheel of Life’, and we’re inviting you to reflect on your own Wheel of Life with us as we get vulnerable.  Stick around until the end of the episode to find out if y...

Happy Monday Cheeky legends! This week, we sit down with a friend of the pod, Issie Hume, and unpack the cult of running and where we're all at in our own personal running cult journeys. We also crown our first ever Lululemon Cheeky Champion of the week.  Thanks Lululemon for bringing this episode to life 💜 Links: Check out our latest Substack, ‘ Beware the business of a busy life’ . Buy som...

Welcome to a new season cheeky crew! We’re so excited to be back in your ears, and we have so much to catch up on, so lace up legends. In today’s episode, we give you an update on our cheeky merchandise, Phoebe takes us through why she’s signed up for another marathon, and we look at the latest scandal to rock the running world.  Be sure to keep an ear out for an exciting giveaway we’re doing – al...

Good morning cheeky crew! This week, we debrief post-Gold Coast, straight off the racecourse and sidelines. It was certainly a hot one for Phoebe, so be sure to listen to see how she went and if Strava accurately predicted her race time. We also had the pleasure of seeing some of you at our Shakeout run with Lululemon, and we hope everyone who raced this weekend had a great time. Thank you for joi...

Twas the week of the Gold Coast Marathon, when all through the show, Phoebe and Anna were stirring, they couldn’t wait to go!  That’s right – it’s Gold Coast week, and we can’t wait to see you at our Shakeout run!  In today’s ep, we had the pleasure of picking Isobel Hume’s brain on all things preparation before a big race… how to train, hydrate, sleep, carb load, and mentally prepare the week bef...

Welcome to Monday cheeky chums! Lots on in today’s ep… Ahead of Phoebe’s Gold Coast half-marathon, we’ve taken a look at Strava and Garmin’s race time predictors… how do they compare, what do they base their calculations off, and do we think either is accurate? Then we’re diving into a listener question; our first go at answering a run-club related ‘Am I the Asshole?’. We can't wait to hear y...

Hiiiii cheeky gals and pals!  With cold weather and dark days upon us, we’ve been dreaming of getting away… but not on any old vacation, a RUNCATION! In today’s ep, we’re giving you our top ten tips to plan, execute, and enjoy the best running vacation with your friends.  Stick around until the end of the episode to hear us discuss Faith Kipyegon’s upcoming attempt to break the four-minute mile la...

Hi lovely humans! After a big few weeks and topics on the pod, we’re going back to our roots for today’s episode. We discuss the best way to breathe when you’re running, the importance of mental and physical preparation before a race, and catch up on our backlog of running recommendations! We’re also very excited to share that we’ve launched our Substack, which will discuss all things women’s heal...

BUCKLE IN CHEEKY CREW this is a big one.  Have you heard of the Enhanced Games? If you haven’t, they’re marketing themselves as an Olympics which would allow performance-enhancing drugs…and it’s just been announced that the first ever games will be held in a year. We’ve done some digging on the games, and boyyyy oh boy is there a lot to unpack here. Let us know what you think! LINKS: Joe Rogan x E...