Better with Running

In episode 304 of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris and Zac open the show by discussing their recent weekly mileage and training adjustments. The core of the episode features a guest appearance by runner Anthony Ricupero and his coach, Forest Robinson, who join the hosts to discuss Anthony's path to breaking the three-hour marathon barrier. Anthony shares his personal evolution from...

In this episode, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman dive into the latest updates from the local running scene, starting with a breakdown of their recent training weeks. Chris highlights his recent work, including a solid 77km week and 8x1km intervals, as he gears up for upcoming races like the Bundoora XCR and Lakeside 10km. Zac discusses his experience racing the Calder Park Relays—an event tha...

Welcome to Episode 302 of the Better With Running podcast! . Zac and Chris provide their own training updates, sharing an honest look at their recent weeks. Chris reflects on his experience with the "Mona Fartlek," admitting it was one of the slower efforts he has recorded, highlighting the importance of listening to the body’s recovery needs. Meanwhile, the conversation turns to the upc...

Chriso and Zacca kick off by reflecting on their recent experience at the Cruden Farm XCR event, where the mud, technical terrain, and ditches provided a notoriously challenging cross-country test. The duo share a recap of navigating the course's relentless switchbacks and even discusses the surreal experience of running through a landscape so "cooked" that the beautiful scenery only...

The Better With Running podcast officially hits a major milestone with its 300th episode. To celebrate, host Chris Armstrong is joined by Run2PB coaches Zac Newman, alongside the show's OG host & Run2PB Co-Founder Matty Davey, and the "King of Podcasting, Run2PB Co-Founder, Brady Threlfall. The group reflects on the journey since the podcast's inception in 2020 Reflecting on the e...

Welcome to episode 299 of the Better with Running podcast, where hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are officially entering the "nervous 299s." The update segment provides a global look at the Run2PB community, which continues to expand rapidly. Athletes are delivering impressive results in events ranging from Cape Town to Thailand, and the team is particularly excited about a new race...

This week on Better With Running , Chris and Zac dive into a massive week of preparation. The boys discuss their upcoming trip to Bendigo for XCR, The conversation also shifts to celebrate the incredible achievement of Chris Nicholson, who recently notched his 500th Parkrun with an unforgettable performance featuring multiple costume changes, including a tutu. In their training recap, Chris admits...

Episode 297 of the Better With Running podcast kicks off with hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman catching up on their respective training weeks. Chris highlights a productive 70km week, despite a rather clumsy long run where he tripped over a bin while attempting to dispose of a gel, resulting in a scraped shoulder. Meanwhile, Zac reflects on his busy week of racing, specifically his experience...

In this episode of the Better with Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman open the show by breaking down their recent performances at the Albert Park 5km. Zacca celebrates a successful return to the racing scene with a sharp 16:25, while Chris reflects on a consistent string of improvements. Despite a 5:00 AM start and a chaotic, aggressive opening 400 meters, Chris clocked a 17:4...

The most recent episode of the Better With Running podcast features Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman discussing their latest training updates and a special interview with Canadian athlete Tony Conforti . Zacca is preparing for his return to racing at Albert Park this weekend, Meanwhile, Chris is in a recovery phase, logging a recovery week of 32km for the week with a focus on strength work and aft...

In episode 294 of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman reflect on a massive weekend of racing at the Ballarat Marathon and Half Marathon. Chris shares his personal success in the half marathon, where he clocked a time of 1:21:34—a one-minute improvement from the previous year. He attributes this success to a psychological shift encouraged by his best friend, Lauren...

In episode 293 of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman check in for a final look at the training logs before the highly anticipated Ballarat Marathon. Chris shares insights into a 63km week focused on recovery and body maintenance, featuring a 4 x 2km session designed to touch on half-marathon and 10km efforts while prioritizing longevity. Meanwhile, Zac continues...

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 discu...

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 strength This weeks Run2PB Guest is Andrew "Leggo&qu...

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-...

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, highlighte...

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 th...

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, feat...

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 40...

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...

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, Chri...

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,...

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 "hu...

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 prog...

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. T The training talk starts with Chris Armstrong navigating a 66km week and a particularly "uncomfortable" set of Deeks...