Better By Next Week

At just 17 years old, Ollie lined up at the Wild Boar 50K and didn’t just win - he broke the course record. In this honest, no-filter post-race debrief, Ollie and his dad break down everything that went into the performance: the training, the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned just weeks out from his next 100K. In this episode they cover: ◼️ Why Ollie chose Wild Boar 50K as a training race a...

Performance Psychologist DANIEL DYMOND reveals how elite athletes master their minds, overcome choking under pressure, and turn discomfort into unstoppable performance. Daniel Dymond is a leading performance psychologist and Head of Psychology at the Victorian Institute of Sport. With over 16 years of experience, he supports Olympians, Paralympians, Golf Australia athletes, AFL umpires, and high p...

A race designed to break people. Inspired by the legendary Barkley Marathons, Unbreakable is one of the most demanding endurance events in Australia - a race where navigation, sleep deprivation, relentless terrain, and the constant possibility of failure combine to create an experience unlike almost anything else in running. In this episode, they unpack their journey through Unbreakable, becoming...

What happens when pain, sacrifice, and suffering become so common that they stop feeling extraordinary? In this episode, Tim and Ollie explore the idea of RUNFLATION - the phenomenon where the running community continually raises the standard of what's considered impressive, causing achievements that would once seem extraordinary to feel completely normal. From 4am wake-ups and marathon traini...

Running is often seen as a pursuit of progress - of discipline, growth, and becoming more. But what happens when the cost of chasing that progress starts to quietly outweigh what it gives back? In this episode, we step into the less visible side of running - the part that rarely gets talked about. The early mornings that turn into lifestyle shifts, the relationships that are stretched thin, and th...

AI is changing coaching faster than ever but does that mean human coaches are being replaced, or simply forced to evolve? In this episode, we break down the growing role of AI in coaching and explore where it genuinely adds value and where human experience, intuition, and connection still matter most. We discuss both sides of the debate, making the case for AI-driven coaching tools while also unpa...

A conversation with Margie Hadley unpacking the mindset, resilience, and quiet persistence behind some of the most extreme performances in ultrarunning. From backyard ultras to the Hardcore Harry’s Challenge, this episode explores what happens when runners push far beyond what most people believe is possible. But beneath the massive distances and race results is something deeper - the mental battl...

A conversation unpacking the small things in running that quietly make the biggest difference. In a sport obsessed with workouts, mileage, and race results, this episode shifts the focus to the overlooked habits that shape consistency, progress, recovery, and long-term performance. From the tiny routines before sessions to the decisions no one notices, we break down the things that often separate...

A conversation recorded just days after one of the most remarkable Backyard Ultra debuts Australia has seen. After running for 68 straight hours in his first ever Backyard Ultra, Brady Nankervis sits down to unpack the full reality of the event, the emotional breakdowns, the moments he wanted to quit, the people who kept him going, and the mental battle that slowly became bigger than the physical...

A live interruption to the usual format. Recorded on-site at the Melbourne Backyard Ultra, this episode unfolds in real time from within the race environment itself where endurance, fatigue, and emotion are all actively in motion. Instead of a traditional studio conversation, we step directly into the event as it’s happening. We’re joined by the race director who breaks down the origins, structure...

Fresh off winning the Sydney Backyard Ultra in 75 hours, race winner Tim Kacprzak, reveals what it really took to outlast every other runner and claim victory. In this episode, we break down exactly how it was done. From the mindset of never once considering quitting, to the strategies that kept him moving hour after hour, this is a deep dive into endurance, resilience, and what separates those wh...

Filmed live at the Sydney Backyard Ultra start line, this episode dives into what most runners get wrong about one of the toughest race formats in the world. In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to succeed in a Backyard Ultra - beyond just fitness. From understanding the importance of staying present, to the mental discipline required to go loop after loop, this is a deep dive int...

Fresh off completing 3500km in 83 days, an ultrarunner dad sets his sights on an even bigger goal - running for 100 hours at the Sydney Backyard Ultra. In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to attempt something this extreme, especially off the back of one of the most demanding challenges imaginable. From the concept of a “recovery taper” to the reality of preparing a body that’s al...

5x Guinness World Record holder Ethan Fleming is redefining what it means to push the limits - including becoming the only person in the world to pull a car for 100km. In this episode, Ethan breaks down the mindset behind doing hard things and why raising the bar is central to who he is. From what he was like growing up, to building Hardcore Harry’s into a movement, this is a deep dive into discip...

Ultrarunner and father takes on an extreme endurance challenge - running 1km on day one, adding 1km every day for 83 days. In this episode, he reveals what it really took. From the early stages to the point where the challenge consumed his whole life, he opens up about the mental battles, the sacrifices made, and the fine line between quitting and continuing. Beyond the physical feat, this convers...

🎙️ Tim & Ollie are back with one of our most chaotic episodes yet 😅 — Agree to Disagree . We dive headfirst into some seriously spicy running debates 🌶️… from medals being handed out early 🏅 to whether super shoes are actually cheating 👟. Things get heated as we go back and forth on Zone 2 training , the impact of Strava on the sport, and whether running is becoming more about validation th...

In this episode of 🎙️ Better By Next Week , Tim and Ollie sit down to tie up a few loose ends before the next chapter of the podcast begins. From the highs and lows of the 🔥 Hardcore Harry’s Last One Standing Challenge to the mental battles that come with pushing your limits, this episode dives deep into what happens when you hit your own “Day 66” , that moment where everything feels like it’s fa...

Welcome back to the Better By Next Week Podcast for another Fly on the Wall episode where nothing is off limits. 🪰 This one is packed with your listener questions , covering everything from Backyard Ultras , Zone 2 endurance training , and foot care , through to the mental side of running and how to overcome that voice saying “I’m not good enough.” We also talk about run walk strategies , dealing...

In this powerful episode of Better By Next Week, we sit down with Olympic level soft tissue therapist Stuart Hinds to unpack what actually matters when it comes to recovery, injury prevention, communication, mindset, and elite performance 🧠💪 From selling his car to chase a dream to working at multiple Olympic Games including the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics and the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, St...

Welcome back to the Better By Next Week podcast 🎙️ This week is Human Guinea Pig – Part 2 . We’re deep in the Hardcore Harry’s Challenge 🏃‍♂️ — now in the marathon-plus stage, adding 1km every single day since January 1. The distances are climbing, the fatigue is real, and the lessons are getting sharper. In this episode, we unpack what we’re learning about RECOVERY , SLEEP , NUTRITION , PACING ,...

This week on the Better By Next Week podcast, Tim and Ollie lean into big goals , redemption , and the courage to say your ambitions out loud 🔥 From chasing course records at Wild Boar, You Yangs and Surf Coast Century to unpacking the difference between a 17-year-old and a 43-year-old body, this episode is about structure vs intuition , fatigue resistance , and why most runners overcook their ea...

On this week’s Better By Next Week podcast, Tim and Ollie take things completely off script with a world-first Backyard Ultra experience 🎙️🔥 For the first time ever, the podcast was set up live at the start/finish line of the MVP Backyard Ultra. Between laps, they captured raw, unfiltered conversations with crews , race director Brett Saxon , and even a runner who DNF’d and stepped straight off t...

On this week’s Better By Next Week podcast, Tim and Ollie unpack what it really means to be PRIMED — a simple framework that shows up again and again in running, work, and life 🧠🏃‍♂️ P – Plan (Planning for success) Why winging it only works until it doesn’t. We talk about setting clear plans, adjusting on the fly, and giving yourself direction without boxing yourself in 📋 R – Risk (Taking calcu...

On this week’s Better By Next Week podcast 🎙️ Tim and Ollie sit down with Brady Nankervis to unpack what happens when running becomes more than training, and starts shaping how you live, work, and help others 🌱 Brady shares the quiet shifts that slowly changed his direction, from life as a tradie to building purpose through running, nutrition, and mental-health support. We dive into career pivots...

On this week’s Better By Next Week podcast 🎙️ Tim and Ollie welcome two absolute weapons of Australian ultra running, Joel Sexton and Dave “Gatty” Gatt, into the greenhouse 🌱Joel burst onto the scene fast, going from 24-hour events to representing Australia in Backyard Ultras, while Gatty has become known for draining the well at brutal mountain races and delivering legendary King of the Hill per...