For The Kudos

This episode is brought to you by Shokz . Shop their EOFY sale HERE . The team records in person which will be the last time for a fair while. They've decided to commemorate the moment by filming the episode (stay tuned for videos dropping later this week). As always the three of them fill the episode with plenty of ridiculous stories. TRAINING WEEKS
 Jack completes a big week with workouts indica...

This episode is brought to you by the McGrath Launceston Running Festival Brett, Joel and Riley welcome the guests to their special live show from the race hotel in Launceston. Expect in depth race reviews from Brett, Grego, Isaac Heyne and for the very first time on FTK - Stewy McSweyn. The episode closes out with listener questions from the crowd. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/fo...

Jack, Joel and Tess record over zoom this week as Joel recovers from the flu. TRAINING WEEKS
 Joel updates the listeners on a sad but necessary change of race plan while Tess lays down a solid week of training that opens up the floor for a discussion on Tess approach to training. Jack is all but back to full mileage with his training week, completing a solid threshold that suggests he hasn't lost...

Spiked Up is back for Episode 51!! There’s lots to catch up on in this episode. Sarah gives her Shanghai Diamond League race recap which saw her finish 2nd in 1:57.83 to become the second fastest Australian woman over 800m. The girls then go through their training weeks. In part two of this episode the girls go through their post race thoughts after the Seiko Grand Prix. Rose dominated the women’s...

Jack, Joel and Tess are recording from the Hawthorn studio this week as Joel is house sitting for Brett. TRAINING WEEKS
 Tess begins her week with some consistent jogging before she tackles a difficult solo marathon session in the wind and rain. Jack ramps his training up as he prepares for his first workout outside this week, while Joel takes the crown for mileage - wrapping up his week with his...

Jack, Joel and Tess are back together after a brief hiatus to bring you a laugh-filled episode of FTK. TRAINING WEEKS
 Tess updates the listeners on her recovery from a tonsillectomy and how it has affected her running, while Joel returns to a semi-normal weekend of training. Surprisingly it's Jack that completes the most running of the trio this week. THE BIG Q
 "Friend Of The Show" Tony B submit...

This episode is brought to you by the McGrath Launceston Running Festival It's a Grobbo take over! With Joel battling a stomach bug, Brett and Ryan have stepped in for an hour of pure running chat! They take it back a week to get a recap of Ryan's Ballarat Half win before discussing a big week of running from around the world. Grand Slam Track, Shanghai Diamond league and National records in Tokyo...

50 episodes of Spiked Up 💅 For this milestone episode the girls give their Xiamen Diamond League race recaps! Rose came in clutch, running a new PB of 14:40.83 and in turn bettering her own Australian Record. It’s a great start to her international season & it will be exciting to see what she does this year. Sarah had her first diamond league podium finish in the 1000m, placing 3rd in 2:33.45...

Welcome listeners to episode 144- the last hurrah from the Richmond recording studio. TRAINING WEEKS
 Jack and Joel go through another injury riddled week. Meanwhile, Tess carries the FTK squad on her back with a strong showing at the Ballarat Half Mara. THE BIG Q
 Should non-bibbed legends be allowed to support runners mid-race? The team debates rogue pacing, sideline coaching, and whether your m...

After a brief hiatus 2025 OG FTK cast-member Jack Rayner is back in the (Brunswick) studio to record our 143rd episode with Joel & Tess. TRAINING WEEKS  Jack brings the listeners up to date with his hefty cross training schedule, including his alter-g escapades while Tess clocks her last big week of work before the taper into Ballarat Half Marathon. Unfortunately for Joel he battles fatigue th...

This episode is brought to you by the McGrath Launceston Running Festival Welcome to Episode 142. We’re back in the Hawthorn studio, with Jude back as a co-host alongside Joel and Tess. TRAINING WEEKS We hear about Jude’s performance at Nationals in the 1500m and 5000m before Joel and Tess run through their less exciting training weeks. THE BIG Q The team chats through the difference in personalit...

The episode starts with some Spiked Up “housekeeping” news (don’t worry, we aren’t leaving you guys). After formalities, the girls reflect on a successful campaign at the Australian Champs, sharing some highlights of the weekend. Shoutout to Sarah to place 2nd in the 1500, with a HUGE last lap (56 seconds!!!!)😳 Rose ran a strong 15.03 for 3rd in the 5000m. Like always, both the girls go through t...

Welcome to Episode 141! This week, Joel, Tess, and fill-in host Jude record at the Hawthorn studios, the home base of Brett, Nelson, and Jude. TRAINING WEEKS Jude and Joel share updates from their solid training weeks. Jude, fresh off the Maurie Plant 1500m, breaks down his race as part of his training. Meanwhile, Tess is in race week mode for R4TK. THE BIG Q  The team discuss how their diets shif...

Spiked Up Episode 48 - The Maurie Plant Meet Recap A huge weekend for Australian Athletics! In this episode Rose & Sarah go through their race recaps and their week of training leading up to the race. Both girls left the track happy with their performances and keen for nationals next week!  The episode concludes with TWSOITWASA 📸

We are releasing The Izzi & Andy Show episode 08 to the main network for everyone to get a taste of one of the great shows on the FTK Patreon. With Andy's Marathon 1 month away now is a great time to sign up and give our Patreon a try. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos It's race week again for Izzi as she prepares for the 3000m at Maurie Plant Meet this weekend in Melbo...

This episode is brought to you by Athletics Australia's Maurie Plant Meet   TRAINING WEEKS  Tess lays down a solid week and Joel puts together a handy threshold as he inches closer to 130km weekly mileage. Unfortunately Jack is dealt some devastating news in the 24hours before his Maurie Plant 5000m. THE BIG Q This week Jack, Joel and Tess discuss what their favourite event from the Maurie Plant M...

With the Sydney Marathon announcing the Australian Elite Athlete Program-featuring $135,000 in prize money exclusively for Australian athletes-Brett and Joel catch up with Ben St Lawrence, who is leading the program and supporting athletes in the lead-up to the race. Brett and Ben also share their experiences at Major Marathons and discuss what this initiative means for Australia’s rising marathon...

Spiked Up Episode 47 - World Indoor Recap! Sarah goes through her week where she lived many lives. First we hear a recap of her national 3km race then we hear all about her experience in Nanjing competing at the World Indoor Championships.  Rose goes through her training week which included impressive track sessions and skateboarding pacers. The girl is fit. We look forward to seeing both girls co...

This episode is brought to you by Athletics Australia's Maurie Plant Meet TRAINING WEEKS  For the first time in a while all three FTK hosts had solid training weeks, while Jack enters race week for the Maurie Plant Meet 5000m. THE BIG Q The team discusses a question from one of Tess’ athletes, Brad Sawyer, about whether shorter or longer rest during speed sessions is more effective. GIVE SOME KUDO...

Welcome back, FTK listeners, to episode 138, recorded at the Richmond studio. TRAINING WEEKS  Jack and Tess have relatively normal weeks, while Joel is riddled with a mystery pain picked up on his travels (thankfully he ends up being fine)… THE BIG Q  The team discuss a listener question about whether to run with a pace group or go solo in a marathon. GIVE SOME KUDOS  Jack and Tess give kudos to t...

Spiked Up Episode 46 - Leanne Pompeani Special! In Part 1 Rose & Sarah go through their training weeks before getting into part 2 where they welcome now marathoner Leanne Pompeani to the Spiked Up Studio. Leanne takes us through her race week in Japan and what it was like to run her debut marathon (which was the fastest by Australian woman ever)! Leanne also answers some listener questions inc...

Special guest Jude Thomas joins Jack and Tess for episode 137. TRAINING WEEKS  Jack and Jude go through their training weeks, ticking off some big sessions throughout the week. Tess on the other hand has a down week. THE BIG Q The team chat through a listener question around training paces for k reps- Jude, Tess and Jack deliberate if Jack/ Jude could do their k reps at 5k race pace or if Tess is...

It’s Pisces season ♓️ recording on Sarah’s birthday, Episode 45 of Spiked Up just dropped. This week Rose gains reassurance that her cross training was working as she completes two great sessions and a big week of running. In her last week as a 26 year old, Sarah puts down another solid week of training including a race practice session with kick downs.  Celebrity marathoners and Cyclone Alfred p...

The crew are back together in the Richmond studio this week, with both Joel and Tess having raced throughout the week. TRAINING WEEKS  Jack quickly transitions back into the swing of training, while Joel & Tess race the Pulse 5000m and Hobart Run The Bridge respectively. Tess laid down a solid performance in her track race, while Joel finished second in his tassie 10km. THE BIG Q The team answ...

Episode 44 of Spiked Up is out now 😍 Rose and Sarah go through their training weeks as per usual. Sarah got that dog back in her for the Tuesday session and Rose slayed her first session back. The episode ends with TWSOITWASA and the girls call for listener input for next week.