Better with Running

In this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca open the show reflecting on the running boom as Parkrun in Australia continues to break attendance records. They boys discuss this amazing time in the sport and how they are loving seeing more people in the sport. Chris talks about his Parkrun at Shepparton, which didnt go exactly to plan, but he bounces back with a big 800m re...

Welcome to Episode 178 of the Better with Running Podcast! Join Chriso and Zacca as they welcome back Elise Beacom, Run2PB Coach, for Part 2 of the captivating bi-weekly series, "Chasing that Feeling." This mini-series delves into Elise's journey towards the Osaka Marathon. Elise shares the exhilarating details of her recent 5000m race at the Surf Coast Track 5km. She delves into the...

In the latest episode of the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca kick things off with a lively recount of their recent training experiences under the scorching Australian summer sun. Chris impressively tackles a challenging session of 1600m/400s/1600m, achieving speedy 72/73-second splits for the 400s. He shares the delightful highlight of a 2-hour run, where fans displayed their support...

Welcome to Episode 176 of the Better with Running Podcast! Join Chriso and Zacca as they welcome back Elise Beacom, Run2PB Coach, for Part 2 of the captivating bi-weekly series, "Chasing that Feeling." This mini-series delves into Elise's journey towards the Osaka Marathon. Kicking off the show, Elise shares insights into her Christmas training in Adelaide, featuring a pacing a run2p...

Welcome to another installment of the Better with Running Podcast! Joining you as hosts are Chris and Zac, who commence the episode with a reflective overview of their Christmas training endeavors. Chris meticulously dissects the intricacies of the Ana Fartlek, a training session curated by Anna Gee. This demanding regimen comprises 6 minutes at threshold with 90 seconds of recovery, 4 minutes at...

In this week's episode of the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca are infused with the holiday spirit as they unwrap an early gift for their listeners – a brand-new mini-series! They're thrilled to announce the kick-off of this exciting series featuring none other than Run2PB Coach Elise Beacom. Elise is gearing up for a marathon journey, preparing for the Osaka Marathon in Febru...

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, 2023 Melbourne marathon winner and run2pb Coach Gemma Maini joins Chriso and Zacca to announce 2 months of #teamrun2pb athlete of the month awards. We hear about their amazing achievements. Gemma gives us a recap of her Zatopek 10k and talks through her training and makes an exclusive announcement on her 2024 Marathon plan. This weeks #teamrun2pb Athle...

In this week's episode of the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso takes us through his recent 8 x 1k session, where he challenged himself with an increased pace on some of the repetitions, reveling in the difficulty. Following that, he shares insights into a marathon-specific training session he completed alongside his training partner, Anna. Chriso expresses his enjoyment of these sessions as...

Episode 171 of the Better with Running Podcast! In this installment, Chris kicks things off by discussing his reducedmileage strategy following a challenging 3000m race, Chris shares insights into his long run, featuring a gel-powered boost. The duo reflects on the significance of prioritizing recovery over performance obsession in their running pursuits. Zacca provides updates on his evolving str...

Kicking off this week's Better with Running podcast with a thrilling race recap from Chriso's recent 3000m track competition. Updates on Zacca's impressive mileage achievements and his shift towards a new phase of mobility and strength training as he intensifies his workout sessions. Featured Guest: Sean Richardson Meet Sean Richardson, who joined in August 2022 and was paired with Jos...

In this episode, hosts Chriso and Zacca dive into their weekly training recap. Chris covers 85k for the week, revealing the wisdom behind his decision to skip a session, ultimately putting him in a good spot as he knocks out Deeks Quarters and looks towards his 3000m hit out. Zacca shares his momentum with faster easy running and hints at upcoming changes to his mileage and strength program. Featu...

In this week's episode of the Better with Running Podcast, we dive into Chris's training journey as he ramps up the mileage and tackles the accompanying fatigue, incorporating tempos and mile repeats along the way. Chris eagerly anticipates returning to the track for some exciting races. The discussion shifts to the significance of racing and the valuable lessons it imparts. Our special gu...

Welcome back to the Better with Running Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by two incredible guests who share their inspiring running journeys. Our first guest -Norah Armstrong - From Schoolyard to XCR Norah Armstrong, Chris's wife, recounts how they first met in the school quadrangle and how Chris introduced her to the world of running, making her a dedicated fan. Despite never partic...

Welcome back to the Better with Running Podcast! Your hosts, Zacca and Chriso, are joined by special guests Gemma Maini and Ben Stoltz for a deep dive into their Melbourne Marathon experiences. Gemma Maini - From Debut to Victory Gemma Maini's debut at the 2023 Melbourne Marathon resulted in an extraordinary victory. She takes us through the highs and lows, from the pre-race jitters of taper w...

In this week's episode of the Better with Running podcast, Chriso and Zacca kick off with an exhilarating recap of the Melbourne Marathon. They share their enthusiasm for being on the course and witnessing extraordinary performances by over 85 Run2PB athletes. The episode also features highlights from previous guest performances. Sophie Fitt and her brother Damien Ryan join the show to shed li...

In this week's episode of the Better with Running podcast, we dive into the excitement of Melbourne Marathon week. Hosts Chris and Zacca bring you a jam-packed show with two incredible guests. First up is the impressive Run2PB athlete, Laura Salamito. Since joining in 2019 and teaming up with Gemma Maini, Laura has made remarkable progress in her 5K, 10K, and half marathon times. As she gears...

In this weeks episode, kicking things off, Chriso shares an impressive training update, clocking in a solid 82 kilometers for the week, complete with a stellar session. The guys then delve into an analysis of some annual Strava stats, admitting to feeling a touch inadequate when comparing Gemma Mainis' elevation achievements for the year. Before being joined by a special guest joining the conv...

This week Chris and Zacca are joined by a special co-host returning guest Liam Beecroft, returning back by popular demand we hear an update on recent races including some PBs, and then a deep dive into his training ahead of Melbourne Marathon. Liam has had a huge year including 2:40:36 at Gold Coast Marathon PB,  1:14:28 at Sandy Point Half Marathon PB and most recently a new 10km PB of 33:50 at R...

This week Chris and Zacca are joined by two returning guests to recap a recent marathon and talk about training for an upcoming event. Joining the boys for the first part of the show is Benji Hoppitt, fresh off a 2:54:58 marathon on the weekend at the Sydney Marathon, we hear about his training leading up to the event, the race day and his take on the event . Anna Ellis returns to the show a guest...

In Episode 160 of the Better with Running Podcast! This week, your hosts Chriso and Zacca are joined by special guest host Laura Kerlin, a remarkable 3:14 Marathoner fresh off an impressive performance at the Shepparton Marathon. We hear briefly about Laura's running journey, before a deep dive into her marathon day, including a stressful lead up week. Laura talks through how the race panned o...

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca breakdown a big weekend at Burnley, with Chris having a fantastic run, representing his club the Bendigo Bats running 1:18:50 over the half marathon distance. Chris takes us through race week, preparing and executing on the day. Zacca continues to knock out steady running but looks at some tweaks to try and get some more conditioning i...

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca are joined by Run2PB Coach James Hansen, fresh off his European campaign, where he raced 7 times in 7 weeks, including 4 x 1500m sub 3:40 with a PB of 3:37:55 and a 5km in 13:31. We hear about his life on the road getting into races, the challenges of training and racing so much and how he was able to manage that. James also talks about...

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, It's race week! Chris and Zacca prepare for a fun weekend with the run2pb community at the Shepparton Running Festival. We hear about a challenging week from Chris with a modified session before recharging and getting going for the second half of the week, including a strong long run! Zacca hits a session along the Yarra with Australian running leg...

In this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca have football fever as they record on the night of the Matilidas semi final clash in the Womens World Cup. We hear some training updates from both of them, including Chris hitting 88k off the back of ballarat, and Zacca has a rollercoaster of a week managing his body but things turnaround with some work in the gym. Chris also m...

This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso are joined by Special guest for the first part of the show, Run2PB coach Gemma Maini, fresh off her victory at the 15KM AV Ballarat Road Race, we hear about her rollercoaster of a week leading into the race, before breaking down how it unfolded, including an extended warm up courtesy of coach Mattress. Gemma announces the July winner o...