Better with Running

Zacca and Matt debrief about how their Run2PB Virtual 5km went, they then are joined by guest and Run2PB Coach Chris Armstrong. They discuss some of the amazing results coming through in the Virtual 5km and Chris gives an update on some great time trials run on the Shepparton track! Matt catches up Run2PB coach, Sammy the Shoe Dog, to discuss about various types of racing flats and who would benef...

Zacca and Matt discuss how their training is going heading towards their attempts at the Run2PB Virtual 5km. Matt hits the track for some 400m repeats and Zacca attacks a tempo then 3min reps. They also take a look at the London Marathon, where there are numerous different races amongst the race. Including the battle between Kipchoge and Bekele as well as how the Aussie contingent is looking.  In...

Jack Davies and Josh Harris jump on the podcast this week to takeover! They give us an update on how they are tracking at the moment, how their athletes are performing, including some impressive races and time trials, along with training talk on threshold runs, sharing in a big goal for 2021 and answering some listener questions..  Zacca and Matt discuss how they are looking for the Run2PB Vi...

Big episode with Zacca and Matt first discussing Run2PB proudly partnering with The Running Company Yarraville and New Balance to put on the Run2PB Virtual 5km Event, to be run between October 1st and 14th.  Run2PB coach Sammy the shoe dog jumps in to give a review of the prize for the virtual event, the New Balance 1080’s, along with an update on a cracking goal he’s made. Matt catches up wi...

Zacca and Matt catch up on how each other’s 60min workout went that was set by Brady. A challenging 20minute session of 5/4/3/2/1min ON, 1min jog recovery between each. They discuss the impacts training partners have on how they approach and execute sessions. Matt catches up Run2PB coach, Sammy the Shoe Dog, to discuss triathlon and ironman racing shoes and the variables that should be taken into...

In this week's episode, Zacca and Matt crunch the numbers on their 60min session set by Run2PB Coach Dave P.  6min Effort 2min recovery 3 x 4min (90sec recovery) 2 x 30sec on/ 30sec off They discuss Stage 4 restrictions and the first thing they'll do when the 5km bubble is raised. Run2PB Athlete Stu Mclay pens a cracking blog, that Matt and Zac both have some takeaways from. Blog: https://www...

Zacca and Matt talk about their experiences with 1k reps, in anticipation of hearing another training talk segment, featuring Run2PB coaches Andy Buchanan and Brady Threlfall, as they discuss all things 1k Reps, they outline how they approach them in sessions and execute, filled with practical takeaways and key learnings for all runners. Matt and Zac takes us through an around the 'track/trails/ro...

Matt and Zac talk about how they going Melbourne at the turnaround mark of the 6 week (stage 4 lockdowns), how they are going without having races and how they are keeping motivated with training and lack of events. Zacca catches up with Luke Bell for an interview. Luke debuted at Kona at the ripe age of 22, he then managed to have 2 top tens in the arguably worlds most famous endurance event - Ir...

Zacca and Matt talk through their 60min sessions, and the positive feedback that they have been having in the running community. Matt takes on Sophie Fitt's workout over a hilly course and finds it bloody tough!! They talk about Madelines workout - 3 x 5min sets , into 30sec recovery /30sec hard with a 3min recovery between each. Sammy the Shoe Dog is back in the house for another segment of 'Shoe...

Zacca and Matt catch up about how they're managing the newly imposed Stage 4 Restrictions and how they are adapting their training and their athletes training in Melbourne to the new 60 minute exercise restriction. But it's not all doom and gloom! Other areas of Australia are getting back into racing and it's fantastic to see! Zacca throws a shout out to some of his athletes looking at doing time...

Matt and Zac talk about the recently launched Baller2Runner 10km Program for team sports athletes looking to improve their running and they discuss what the program entails and their experiences from a coaching point of view. Matt and Sammy Mclean catch up for another segment of Shoe Chat. In this Part 2 of this week's interview,  with newly appointed Run2PB coach Sophie Fitt opens about topi...

Matt and Zac reflect upon their own training and challenges with a masked up Melbourne and dealing with the increased traffic out on the trails and paths. Zac catches up with past guest and Run2PB Athlete, Stu Mclay they review his 3k time trial, and look ahead towards a new block and focus around a 10k Time Trial. Matt also talks about the highs of running a cracking time trial to then facing a c...

Matt smashes his time trial and zac grills him on how it all went down!  Training Talk Segment: Run2PB Coaches Brady Thelfall and Andy Buchanan, Brady catches up with Andy and how he has been training, and then he takes us through his special hilly and threshold session. This week also includes audio from a recent Run2PB Live event " Training your mind - The mental side of running. Featuring...

Matt and Zac catch up to see how they’ve been tracking through the week including a snippet of audio post session with the roles reversed, past guest and training partner of Zac being interviewed on the spot during a warm down after completing a tempo after a small niggle. Zac interviews new Run2PB Coach, Chris Armstrong. they cover: > His running journey and what inspired him to get running ag...

Matt and Zac catch up to see how they’ve been tracking through the week and discuss what techniques they use to ensure they’re staying strong and healthy whilst increasing their training volume. Jack Davies catches up with one of his star Run2PB athletes, all the way from Austin Texas, USA, Supreeth Mannava. They discuss Supreeth’s running journey with Run2PB, how he has slashed time off his 5km P...

Matt and Zac have an intruder in the studio, as Brady pops in to try and steal some tips on podcasting! They discuss the weekends time trials that went down with a number of Run2PB athletes over various distances. With the coaches drawing on some learnings and aspects of time trials. Zac recounts his adventure out to pace his Athlete Will and includes a quick post time trial interview. Matt and Br...

Matt and Zac talk about mental tactics and strategies they use in training and racing to help them get through tough situations, the conversation was inspired after reading Sammy Mclean's article. You can read the blog here:  https://www.run2pb.co/post/how-to-become-a-mentally-stronger-runner In Part 1 of our interview with Josh Harris, Zacca chats to Josh about: > His P.Bs across all dist...

Zac interviews Co founder of Run2PB Brady Threlfall, in Part 2 they discuss - Brady's 5k/10km P.Bs, including his sub 30min Zatopek race. - He rates his marathons races and dealing with not being able to race in 2020. - His role as a mentor with younger athletes. - How do we build the athletics and interest in the sport of running. - What he really thinks about the state of the sport and how can w...

Matt and Zac talk about the possibility of training together for a marathon, as they both hold out hope that races will kick off again. Zac chats to Sammy the "Shoe Dog" Mclean about the role footwear can play in niggles and return to running from injuries. He also debunks some myths around running shoes and answers a listener question around selecting shoes that are within our budget. Zac intervi...

Matt and Zac chat about the importance of training partners, and the role they have played in both their running careers. Matt in particular reflects on his time spent as a training partner of 3 x Olympian, Comm Games Silver Medalist, Sarah Jamieson, he recalls a few stories from being on tour in Europe helping Sarah prepare for races and the insights and learnings he got from being around a profe...

A jam packed episode of interviews with Run2PB Athletes and Coaches. Ultra and Trail Running Coach Steph Auston catches up with Llewellyn McMaster and they talk about his journey and his innovative virtual ultra relay that involves a 2am start time! Run2PB Coach Brady returns for a post race interview with Run2PB Athlete Aiden and recap his marathon effort. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtLR7bHrD3/...

Matt and Zac discuss how the Run2PB Hot Lap Hustle went, going through some results and also chat about how each other performed. Sammy ‘The Shoe Dog’ McLean pops in again, answering some pressing questions about which shoe to wear during different sessions and also how terrain effects ideal shoe choice. Matt catches up with one of his Run2PB athletes, director and PT at Activate Health and Fitnes...

Matt and Zac reminisce over starting Run2PB and we reveal who actually came up with the name, they also fire some shots at another popular running podcast! Zac talks about runners being strict about going to round numbers and even kms and ask's Matt about his preference. We meet Run2PB Athlete Aiden, who is  raising money for the families of the four police officers killed on duty in Victoria...

Zacca catches up with one of his legend Run2PB athletes, Stuart McLay, going in depth into how at 50 years of age, he's the fittest he'e ever been. Zacca also interviews one of the star Run2PB coaches, Jack Davies, who shares his remarkable story of resilience through his running journey. Matt and Zacca also discuss the Virtual Strength and Conditioning session held with Run Culture founder, Dane...

Zacca and Matt discuss the upcoming Run2PB Virtual Hot Lap and answer a listener question around racing. Sammy ‘The Shoe Dog’ McLean pops in, answering some pressing questions about shoe design and what metrics to consider when choosing a shoe. Matt catches up with Australian representative and Run2PB coach Andy Buchanan, to talk about his running and coaching journey so far, including a momentous...