Better with Running

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. T In their weekly training catch-ups, Chris details a productive 72km wee...

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 signifi...

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-m...

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 scienti...

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...

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 performanc...

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 progre...

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...

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...

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...

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 rev...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ru...

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...

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...

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...

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 exhilara...

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 runn...

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...

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 Hla...