In the Beginning Podcast

Jelly Roll week was  something else . Liam and Courtney debrief on the wild ride that saw them chatting running with a global music star just hours before his first Aussie gig. From Jelly’s “I know nothing, so I know everything” quote to his newfound AFL fandom, the boys unpack the mayhem, the meaning — and his Brooks running shoe revelation. Then it’s into the big stories in endurance this week:...

We sit down with American singer and songwriter Jelly Roll in Brisbane hours before his took the stage for his first Australian Show to a sold-out arena. We talk running, weight loss (540lbs → 280), tour culture turning from bars to miles, Clydesdale pride, Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club, HYROX, shoes for big runners, and picking an AFL team. Honest, funny, all heart - the man is a PREACHER Location...

New World Triathlon champion Matt Hauser drops in to unpack his World's win less than a week ago. The viral swim start, LeBron “gun” celly, and why T1 composure wins races—plus training sweet spots, Paris 7th, a Noosa preview, the mindset shift from imposter to leader, and the team that makes it possible. Follow Matt Hauser on ⁠Strava⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Fresh off coaching Matt Hauser to a  World Championship title , Aussie triathlon mastermind  Dan Atkins  jumps back on the pod — just two days after the win — to break it all down. From the  anthem moment  on the podium to the  perfect swim start , the mindset behind Hauser’s “Fu*k U energy". We also dive into: 🏊‍♂️ Front-end swim secrets (“Friday is for speed”) 🥩 Carb loading and race-week...

Courtney and Liam are back, and the big fellas are  fired up!  After last week’s chat with Justin Weight, the  true 100+ kg Clydesdale crew  have come swinging — Bo Jones leads the charge, demanding justice for those who “make the ground shake.” Meanwhile, the Currumbin stairs have been  demolished . Cue Courtney’s solution: 700m of vert, a backpack full of creek water, and maybe a snake encounter...

A shoutout to our Athena & Clydesdale Noosa Triathlon athletes. Meet Justin Weight , 20-year Noosa Tri veteran, Clydesdale podium-getter, gear junkie, and Australian General Manger of SleepHealth company ResMed. From calf carnage, dodgy Temu purchases & Form tech-goggles. Why the “big fellas” deserve their own post-race bar — this ep celebrates every athlete who turns up heavy but gives it...

Queensland’s flying high — Reece Walsh delivers one of the greatest NRL Grand Final performances ever, and the boys unpack whether he’s now  bigger than the sport itself . Liam and Courtney debate “star power vs greatness” and where Nathan Cleary fits into that conversation. From there, it’s a dive into the wild world of running tech — Strava sues Garmin , Garmin cops another lawsuit, and the lads...

It’s run time. Courtney, Liam and coach Dan Atkins break down exactly how to pace the 10K at Noosa off the bike: why your first kilometre should be ~10% slower than goal pace, how a fresh 40-min 10K often becomes ~42:30 in tri, and the sneaky secret of matching bike cadence to run cadence. We hit brick sessions that actually work, on-course nutrition (gels with water — under fatigue), kit that sav...

What’s the greatest sporting moment you’ve witnessed  live ? We dive into why Suncorp just hits different, the Gout Gout hype vs “has he earned it?”, AFL GF sprint chaos (Jed Walter!), and why being  fit  ≠  fast  (sorry Harry Garside). Running weeks: calves, strength blocks, snowshoeing detours, and why accountability > hero sessions. Listener Snowy pops a hammy—here’s how not to go stir crazy. P...

Courtney Atkinson (3× NOOSA CHAMP) and coach  Dan Atkins  take you deep into the  40KM BIKE  at Noosa: how not to cook yourself in the first 10K, why  bike fit beats bling , tubeless tyre truths (hello  32MM @ ~60–70 PSI ), and the simplest  downhill  cues you’ll ever need. IN THIS EPISODE LACTATE BOOM: spin early, clear the salt, reset the brain (18:36) BIKE FIT > BIKE FLEX: budget for fit, no...

Back in the same room, buzzing on Jetstar “sleep” and Red Bulls. We dive into the BNE Lions Cam Rayner’s sideline cocktail (Red Bull + No-Doz + salt tablet 🤯), Harry Styles cracking a sub-3 at Berlin, Sydney Marathon’s chance to cash in, and the AFR’s hot take on running influencers. Plus: Strava eyeing an IPO, Brisbane vs Melbourne run etiquette, AlphaFly test runs, listener shoutouts, and compu...

From teenage fan rolling down the hill in a wheelie bin to three-time champion of Australia’s biggest triathlon. Courtney Atkinson opens up on his Noosa story — near-misses, Olympic highs and lows, Craig Walton battles, race-day tactics, and why Noosa is “fitness Christmas.” A must-listen for first-timers and veterans alike. Follow Noosa Triathlon ⁠@noosatriathlon⁠ Follow Dan Atkins ⁠@danatkinstra...

Courtney dials in from Bali, Liam’s on the Gold Coast, and the boys call it — one year of In The Beginning! We unpack Sydney Marathon’s new major status (and the ballot opening this week), chat World Champs highlights from Jess Hull to Gout Gout, dive into running culture in Japan vs Aussie schools, and even toss up whether Liam should go all-in on a 100 miler. Plus, shoe geekery with Nike’s Nineb...

Conquer the Noosa Swim: Ocean Skills with Coach Dan Atkins In EP2 of our  Road to Noosa Triathlon  series, three-time champ  Courtney Atkinson , ten-time finisher  Liam Flanagan , and Australia’s Olympic Games triathlon coach Dan Atkins  break down how to handle the Noosa swim: reading tides and sweep, where to line up, how often to sight, smart drafting, gear that actually helps, and exactly what...

Courtney & Liam rip into a spicy mix this week: why you can’t  buy  a Red Bull cap (you’ve gotta  earn  it), Tommy Fury’s T100 Riviera “finish” and the transparency chat, trail etiquette vs headphones (look up, say g’day), and first-bike tips for Noosa Tri newbies—when to hire, when to buy, and how you can literally  buy speed . We also hit Chase the Five race vibes, Dubai’s air-conned “Mall-athlo...

We’re back for a new event series, but this time in TRI mode. Australia’s National Triathlon Coach  Dan Atkins  joins Courtney & Liam to break down the Noosa Triathlon course: surf swim realities, the long run to T1, Garmin Hill (and the frighteningly fast descent), and the deceptively spicy 10K with those infamous cul-de-sacs. Plus: Matt Hauser’s form, Braden Mercer’s defending-champ storylin...

Our first live show ✅ Sydney’s first World Major Marathon ✅ Kipchoge in Centennial Park ✅ We wrap a monster weekend: ​Bondi Icebergs live pod with Andy Buchanan, Erica Greenwell & Clint Kimmins ​Sydney Mara atmosphere, expo chaos & 2,000-strong shakeout runs ​Kipchoge dropped at 30K (still smiling, thumbs up) ​Women’s race rewriting Aussie history with Sifan Hassan ​Brand battles: ASICS, Nike,...

For the very first time  In The Beginning  went live — thanks to our mates at  AG1  — inside the iconic Bondi Icebergs dining room. We’re joined by Australian marathon record holder  Andy Buchanan , nutritionist  Erica Greenwell , and big-wave charger/triathlete  Clint Kimmins  in front of a packed room of runners gearing up for Sydney Marathon. From beating Kipchoge (yes, really) to stress reacti...

This week’s episode — we dive into Adidas’ “Chasing 100” — a six-hour, 100km world record attempt — and whether it can ever compete with Nike’s Breaking2 playbook. Speaking of Nike, their Sydney Marathon activation with Strava and Kipchoge might be the smartest marketing move we’ve seen in years. We also get into: ​Salomon’s first Sydney store launch (and Courtney’s awkward lap of the room) ​The 1...

Sunrise runs in remote Lawn Hill, City2Surf sprint tactics, and the roast of Liam’s HYROX obsession (now with the ick). Plus: shoe stereotypes, Strava crown disasters, and why some runners come back stronger after a marathon. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Courtney on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Liam on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Str...

All right, runners, trail hounds and Strava segment hunters— EPISODE 46  is a biggie. We've got: 🏃‍♂️ Liam’s back doing 16K runs and falling in love with running all over again (but only in 20° arvos... he’s officially a soft Queensland runner now). 🌄 Courtney’s on 70K weeks, dodging injuries and sniffing around new road shoes like a free agent on deadline day—Nike Vomeros, Adidas Bostons, e...

HYROX chat cops backlash, Courtney buys Crocs, and Noosa Tri gets binned for a 40th. We cover: Travis Barker’s new Run Club $700 kids’ bikes?! Triple Top trail race Rugby’s fall & NRLW’s rise “Cheeky Beverage Club” culture Running chat with a side of chaos—just how you like it. Follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Courtney on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Str...

Liam’s fresh off a Stradbroke Island camping trip full of whales, turtles, and a croc sighting in Noosa?! Meanwhile, Courtney’s in Sydney with Red Bull. The boys dive into the doping suspension of Ruth Chepngetich, make Tour de France comparisons, and ask if high-stack shoes are behind a new wave of running injuries. Liam’s sore from squats, fired up about HYROX, and reuniting with his old Sydney...

After a wild Gold Coast Marathon weekend, Liam’s voice is shot but the stories are loud—like calling the Suns’ first-ever Friday night AFL game alongside the great BT. Meanwhile, Courtney's fresh off the boat (literally), navigating a mooring standoff in the Whitsundays and smashing a steep trail run. The boys debrief Gout Gout’s breakout (and the early backlash), unpack Australia’s growing sprint...

We wrap up the Gold Coast Marathon series with BRONTE’S MARATHON MASTERCLASS. All good things come to those who train… and trust the plan. In this post-race episode, we relive Bronte Langbroek’s triumphant debut marathon at the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon—clocking a near-perfect 4:29 after months of build-up with Benita from Lace Up Running. She shares every gritty, joyful, and gel-fuelled detail, f...