Better with Running

This week on the Better with Running podcast, Chriso and Zacca share their training updates. Chriso faces a setback with a calf injury, while Zacca enjoys a productive week, including a challenging sunday run to build strength. The episode features a special interview with Run2PB Coach Josh Harris and his athlete Brad Tennick, both based in Tasmania. We delve into their unique relationship, tracin...

This week, Chriso and Zacca share their training updates. Chriso focuses on recovery runs and managing a minor injury, while Zacca ramps up his workouts as he continues his fitness journey. The special guest is Andy Buchanan, a Run2PB Coach, Olympian, and Australian Marathon Record Holder. Andy reflects on his 2024 season, including his call up for the Paris Olympics, his preparation for the Valen...

Better With Running Podcast: Episode Kickstart 2025! Chriso and Zacca are Back! They kick off the year discussing their festive training approaches. Chriso opted for a relaxed period with decent mileage, while Zacca upped the ante with sessions. Both emphasize the importance of recovery after a break. New Coach Announcement A familiar voice and athlete on the podcast, James Telford is joining the...

This week's Better with Running podcast kicks off with Chriso and Zacca sharing their experiences navigating hot and humid training conditions. Chriso's talks through his pacing job with previous guest and legend Taryn Kirby who nailed her PB attempt. The second half of the episode features a special guest: Run2PB Coach Elise Beacom and her athlete Laura Malady. Together, they reflect on Laura's r...

In this weeks episode, regular guest and #teamrun2pb athlete Laura Kerlin recaps her 2024: Marathon PB, Bendigo Athletics Club, meeting coach IRL, Queenstown half, injury & Berlin 2025! Running highlights (personal & fan) + world record chat (with a hilarious baking clip!) https://www.instagram.com/marathonacademy/reel/DC5AnjjRd5-/ Chris & Zacca share strong training weeks + listener Q...

This week’s episode is a celebration of outstanding achievements within the #teamrun2pb community. We delve into recent highlights, including a Andy Buchanan's record-breaking marathon performance and one of his athlete’s continued progression. Coach’s Award: Gemma Maini, presents the coveted Coach’s Award for October and November. After careful consideration of numerous impressive performances, t...

In this weeks episode, Chriso provides a weekly update on his running and gardening progress, including a down week and opted for a lower volume week, incorporating elliptical workouts and gardening. Zacca battles through an interrupted week, fighting off a cold. #teamrun2pb athlete interview: Features two members of the CMRC - Choccie Milk Run Club. The club is led by Run2PB Coach Ben Stolz, who...

This week on the Better with Running podcast, Chris dives deep into his 77km training week, which included a spicy dose of 400m repeats. Later, Zacca and Chriso reminisce about their epic long run together and share other highlights from the recent Run2PB Runcation. In our #teamrun2pb athlete interview this week, we introduce you to Isaac Oppenheimer, a dedicated runner from the tiny island nation...

In this weeks episode of Better with Running Zacca & Chriso's Run2PB Runcation:  A preview of the upcoming running adventure where Zacca and Chriso plan to hit the roads together. Chriso's Recent Training:  A breakdown of Chriso's recent training, including a challenging hill session followed by an impromptu 5k and a solid long run. Zacca's Training Progress:  An update on Zacca's training as...

On this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Chriso hits the traditional 8 x 1km session and battles on in the last few reps, to round out an impressive 76k week! Zacca continues to reload with more consecutive runs and gym sessions, before going a bit rogue on latest run that prompted a listener question. This weeks #teamrun2pb athlete interview is with Brad White, after starting running...

Tune in to this week's Better with Running Podcast! Chriso shares his 70km training week, featuring a tough 5k session and a grueling long run. Zacca, on the other hand, is battling a niggle and focusing on recovery through mobility and strength training. This weeks guest joins all the way from the UK, he signed up back in April of 2021 wanting to run the London marathon and going sub 90 for a hal...

This week on Better With Running, Chris and Zacca share their training highs and lows. Chris continues to impress, with another session of grueling 400m intervals and a successful long run. Zacca, on the other hand, experiences a training week full of twists. He starts strong with a fantastic session on Saturday, leaving him feeling motivated and race-ready. However, his long run takes a turn for...

In this special "Melbourne Marathon Edition," Chriso and Zacca dive back into the excitement of race day with three returning guests who absolutely crushed their personal best times: Nigel Preston, Laura Salamito, and Matt Morgan. Relive the day through their eyes, hearing about their build ups, favorite workouts, and the unforgettable experiences that led to their incredible achievements. From th...

Chriso and Zacca start the episode with a recap of their training weeks, with a solid session from Chriso and Zacca jumping in for an impromptu parkun. Run2PB Coach Matt Davy jumps on for a chat all things Melbourne Marathon, the trio talk through taper week, race day plans, the course is broken down and a discussion on things they all do in race week and race down to best execute a marathon.

In this weeks episode, of Better With Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca share their recent training progress. Chriso has been pushing himself with a new session set by Andy Buchanan and a challenging 2-hour long run with surges. Zacca, on the other hand, has been making significant strides in his easy and long runs as he continues to build fitness on the surf coast. Tune in for a special #teamrun2...

In this weeks Better With Running Podcast, the show kicks off with 2 other coaches joining Chris and Zacca, Matt Davy and Gemma Maini swing by for a recap from the Sydney Marathon, where an impromptu decision lead to Gemma taking out the National title, running 2:40 for the 1st Australian across the line. We hear about how that decision came about and the race plan.  Gemma announces the August/Sep...

This week, Zacca and Chriso dive into their training updates. Chriso is making steady progress and starting to plan the next phase of his training. Zacca has been back at Albert Park for workouts and even got "papped" by the mango boys. He also completed his longest run with Run2PB Coach Elise. The episode features a special guest, Shaun White, a #teamrun2pb athlete who recently achieved...

In this week's show, the show starts with a chat about the partnership between Personal Best Coffee and the IMF. Chriso shares his experience leading up to the Burnley Half Marathon, discussing his race performance, current fitness, and future goals based on his chat with coach Andy Buchanan. He also gives a shoutout to his athlet, Kate Clarke and Listener Campbell Maffet, for their recent ach...

The episode kicks off with Chris sharing the details of his final high-volume training session before he tapers for the Burnley Half Marathon. Zacca conquers his highest mileage week yet, battling strong winds and some miscalculated rep times during a tough session. Personal Best Coffee Review Chris Nicholson, a friend of the show, dives into his experience with Personal Best Coffee's "Ou...

In this week's episode, Chriso and Zacca recap their weekend at the Shepparton Marathon Festival, where Chriso supported athletes on his bike and Zacca cheered on runners. Chriso also shares his training progress for an upcoming half marathon. This week special episode includes two #teamrun2pb athletes, Scotty Kennedy and Mel Hiscock. Scotty talks to us about his journey since joining Run2PB i...

Chris and Zacca share their training updates. Chris crushed some hill reps and enjoyed a long run banking 83km for the week in preparation for the Burnley Half Marathon. Zacca reflects on consistent weeks with workouts and sets his sights on increasing mileage, embracing the challenge. He also shares his experience running in the new Asics Kayano 31, discussing his impressions and the shoe's l...

Chris and Zac dive into their training updates this week, with Chris taking a well-deserved recovery week and Zac hitting the road with a session at Albert Park followed by a seaside long run. The duo reminisce about their favorite Olympic moments before welcoming the incredible Simon Spong, the newly crowned #teamrun2pb Athlete of the Month. Simon shares his inspiring journey from couch to 5k to...

In this week's episode of the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca recap some strong weeks of running, including a race on heavy legs for Chris down in Ballarat where he sprinted home over the final kilometer to overtake another Run2PB Coach. Zacca plays tour guide of the Tan with Run2PB Coach John Cox, who is on tour running races around Australia! Zacca also ponders the idea of a pa...

This week, Chriso and Zacca share their training updates. Chris navigates a close encounter with an enthusiastic dog, while Zacca enjoys consistent running and returning for multiple laps of the Tan as his comeback momentum contiunes. The special #teamrun2pb guests this week are Andy Catchlove and his coach, Sammy McLean. Fresh off Andy’s PB at the Gold Coast Marathon, the duo dive deep into their...

In this special coaches edition, we hear from Gemma Maini and Matt Davy about recent running results and Olympian Madeline Heiner takes us back to the Rio Olympics and about what it was like to represent your country in the biggest event in the world! Firstly, Gemma Maini, give us a recap of a tough Gold Coast Marathon and then bouncing back for the win at Run Melbourne Half Marathon. Matt provide...