In the Beginning Podcast

London Marathon has gone two days… and Liam reckons they’ve pinched the idea straight from the podcast. This week the boys step into the “courtroom” to argue the case after London announced plans for a two-day marathon event — something first floated on  In The Beginning  back in Episode 60. From there it rolls into one of the biggest conversations in running right now: should majors become two-da...

A French sailor exposes a warship on Strava, Cam McEvoy breaks a super suit record, Liam survives the Noosa 50K and suddenly realises the Mylar is no joke. Plus T100 wrap-up, listener shoutouts and a yarn about Woolworths selling HOKAs. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Courtney on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Liam heads into the Noosa 50K Ultra while Courtney makes the call to skip the T100 10K and protect the bigger goal ahead. The boys are back without guests and straight into the kind of running chat they do best — from Noosa race plans, biggest-ever training weeks and listener warnings, to trail events, local race shoutouts and the weird realities of bush poos mid-run. They also reflect on the Harr...

Olympic boxing medallist  Harry Garside  jumps into the endurance world ahead of the T100 weekend — and it’s not just about fitness. From boxing’s biggest stage to trail ultras, marathons, and now the T100, Harry opens up on chasing discomfort, losing identity, and why fear is the real opponent. We dive into: Why he’s stepping away (slightly) from boxing His 2:39 marathon and endurance curiosity T...

Australia’s Female Ultra Runner of the Year  Holly Ranson  joins the podcast after dragging Liam out for a brutal Gold Coast run in 33-degree heat. From sailing dinghies to chasing the  Western States dream , Holly shares the winding path that led her into trail running and ultra endurance. The conversation dives deep into the mental side of racing — including her concept of  “mind experience” , h...

Australian triathlon star  Ash Gentle  and  Josh Amberger  join the podcast ahead of the  T100 Gold Coast  — and share a deeply personal moment. For the first time publicly, Ash opens up about the couple expecting a baby after experiencing miscarriage, how that journey has reshaped their perspective on sport and life, and what the future holds. We also dive into the rise of the  T100 series , Ash’...

Courtney and Liam kick off Episode 76 with a story from the Gold Coast Sports Awards and an unforgettable speech from Mat Rogers that sparks a debate: when should you stand for a standing ovation? From there the conversation dives into the evolution of athlete media training — from the old “handle the media” mindset to the new world where athletes like Matt Hauser are embracing openness, podcasts...

T100 is coming to the Gold Coast… and we’ve landed a  proper  get:  World Triathlon Champion Matt Hauser . Matt jumps on for a special edition countdown chat and casually drops some absolute bombs — including  confirming he’s racing the T100 10K   and floating the wild possibility that  Olympic champ Alex Yee could be pacing him  . We unpack why he’s doing it (spoiler: it’s not just a “fun run”),...

We’re officially an award-winning podcast 🏆 After taking out the Australian Sports Commission Media Award at the SCG, we unpack the feedback that meant the most — “your podcast made us want to go for a run.” Then it gets loose: 🥦 Olympic athletes taking broccoli “lactate buffering” shots 🚻 Chicago Marathon start-line chaos 📵 Ironman banning AI glasses 👟 The biggest shoe brands in the world (y...

This week we go from KFC protein bowls to Olympic gold medals in about 12 minutes flat. Is fast food now a “fitness brand”? Should Olympic coaches only coach their own country? Is the internet’s “apex athlete” debate completely missing the point? And how ridiculous is a sub-60 minute half marathon, really? We break down: 🥇 The Winter Olympics drip vs Summer Olympics nerd-core uniforms 🔥 Cam McEv...

This week the boys dive into Winter Olympic madness, elite running culture and another instalment of  Liam’s Schemes . Should we turn Melbourne’s Tan Track into a Breaking-10 night spectacle? Is downhill skiing the true blue-riband Winter Olympic event? Scotty James and Aussie gold medal hopes 🥇 Gout Gout x Vegemite – elite Aussie combo And a Norwegian skier casually running a sub-6 uphill mile o...

From Grammys to 800m world records, this episode is proof that age, labels and expectations mean nothing. We kick off with  Jelly Roll’s  wild rise — three Grammys, massive life changes, and why his story hits harder than most. Then we dive into one of the most ridiculous stats you’ll hear all year: a  53-year-old running 1:56 for 800m . Yes, seriously! - A podcast on Zac's training if interes...

T-100 10KM RUN INFO & ENTRY - 22 MARCH Courtney turns up running on one side of his face after a dentist visit, Liam gets stitched up as a “headline act” in the Gold Coast Bulletin, and Australia Day delivers peak Gold Coast chaos on land and water. We recap the Burleigh Swim Run, talk community-first events done right, and dive into why Courtney’s running form can be measured by how much he chirp...

This week on  In The Beginning , Courtney and Liam unpack one of the wildest stories in elite sport — ski jumpers allegedly injecting acid into their genitals to gain a competitive advantage ahead of the Winter Olympics. From there, the boys dive into where “gaming the system” ends and cheating begins, the rise of the so-called  Apex Athlete  (110kg bench x10 + a 2:50 marathon), and why HYROX has...

Episode 69 kicks off with making  cross country great again , as Australia delivers a huge mixed relay win and raises a bigger question — how are we  really  viewed in global distance running? We unpack why this new format works, why it feels Olympic-ready, and what culture has to do with credibility. From there it’s Netflix live-streaming a no-ropes skyscraper climb, Japan’s Ekiden pulling insane...

We’re back for 2026 and straight into it. After a short holiday break, Courtney and Liam reset the clocks, check the bodies, and ask the big questions about running in the year ahead. Is the running boom still growing? Will HYROX plateau? Which brands and shoes are about to dominate? And are we heading for a shift back toward elite athletes telling better stories? Liam unpacks his Japan trip — fro...

Episode 67 is our New Year’s Special — a bit of a look back, a bit of a laugh, and a thank you to everyone who’s been part of the  In The Beginning  family this year. With Liam away in Japan, Courtney jumps on solo to wrap up what 2025 actually looked like: the Gold Coast Marathon series and Bronte’s journey to the start line, Benita’s calm, no-hype coaching. Doubts, sickness, missed sessions and...

Merry Christmas 🎅 Most importantly, a massive thank you to the  In The Beginning  community. Your messages, questions, voice notes and support are the reason this podcast exists — and the reason we keep turning up each week. We wouldn’t do this without you. Liam's going to be trading Christmas Day runs for Disneyland in Tokyo, while Courtney dives deep into Strava’s  backend data  to unpack what...

A voicemail from friend of the show  Dr Benny Walters  sparks one of our biggest conversations yet —  ego, ageing, PBs and why Courtney refuses to declare a goal time for the marathon and T100 10K GOLD COAST - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ENTER HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The boys unpack: Is ego essential in elite sport — or something you eventually let go of? Courtney’s honest take on racing, ageing, and not knowing where the body’s at...

The T100 World Series is launching on the Gold Coast — and there’s a fast, flat 10K for the RUNNERS finishing in Surfers Paradise - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ENTER HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ---- The Gold Coast Marathon sold out in  24 hours  — so today we’re celebrating, laughing and calling out the chaos. We break down the rise of the new “Marathon Integrity Unit” policing fake GPS times, why chip time > Strava time always, and w...

If you’ve just signed up for the 2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon – welcome to the club, legends! Courtney and Liam are back with Gold Coast Marathon ambassador and Aussie distance great  Benita Willis  from Lace Up Running to answer the big question:  “I’ve entered… now what?” 30 weeks out, we cover: Why you  should NOT  be in marathon shape by April How to break your build into phases: 5K/10K/half...

What’s harder: a  sub-3:30 marathon  or  breaking 100 in golf ? Courtney and Liam go to war over the ultimate endurance vs skill debate. We also get stuck into: 🏁 Our  T100 Gold Coast  stuff-up – no  In The Beginning  run team… yet 🏃‍♂️‍🎓  Schoolies Run Club  – 1 runner, full TV crew, all-time flop 🌲 Courtney’s  trail running starter pack : PBJF –  Phone, Backpack, Jacket, Filter  (and yeah, w...

The boys are back on the Goldie and things get  spicy  this week. We kick off with the T100 triathlon circus — Dubai edition. Courtney drops a wild Thailand race story of his own (featuring cops, stray dogs and a dodgy 30km detour), and the lads unpack how course meltdowns happen even at pro level. Then it's into the big talking point: race entry prices hitting $500. Should running be subsidised?...

The T100 World Series is launching on the Gold Coast — and there’s a fast, flat 10K for the RUNNERS finishing in Surfers Paradise - ENTER HERE . Bondi run-club takeover (community or chaos?), athlete vs influencer lines, Vaporfly DQs on the track, ON’s “squeaky shoe” lawsuit, trail tips for bigger runners, Perth marathon with no expo, and Liam teases a big running announcement next week. Aussie en...

Strength in the gym, freedom on the run. We kick off with Courtney’s “stretch under weight” recovery hack, deload weeks, and a salty swim at The Spit. Then: Strava crown drama—listener Paddy nicks one of Courtney’s segments—plus the running boom (Sydney Marathon’s mega ballot) and Liam’s spicy pitch for  two-day marathons . We celebrate the big-unit brigade with Ty Dowker’s new 100-kg “Over the Ce...