Local Legends in Running Podcast

Welcome to the local Legends in running podcast where you hear the stories of local Legends in the Australian running community you’ve simply always wanted to hear. My name is Oli Jones and I am the host and founder of the Local Legends in Running Podcast and Online Coaching company. On this podcast, I primarily talk one on one to guests including both amateur and elite athletes, coaches, official...

The Road to Osaka Series documents the marathon training build of Clive Gross, Bush Turkey Track Club runner of Brisbane, and Kyle Weise, coach of Kyles Run Coaching on the Gold Coast. They detail their training weeks along with discussing important marathon topics such as nutrition, mental applications, race strategies and footwear. I hope you enjoy this spin off series from the regular Local Leg...

Today in season 3, episode 71, I chat with Katie Dall from Club KT. Katie and I spoke on this very podcast almost 3 years ago in the beginning of 2022. For me, it was my 4th ever episode as a new host to the podcasting world, and it was her first ever podcast in her life. Its pretty clear if you go back and listen to it, the audio quality is pretty awful and we do seem a little nervous. Since then...

The Road to Osaka Series documents the marathon training build of Clive Gross, Bush Turkey Track Club runner of Brisbane, and Kyle Weise, coach of Kyles Run Coaching on the Gold Coast. They detail their training weeks along with discussing important marathon topics such as nutrition, mental applications, race strategies and footwear. I hope you enjoy this spin off series from the regular Local Leg...

The Road to Osaka Series documents the marathon training build of Clive Gross, Bush Turkey Track Club runner of Brisbane, and Kyle Weise, coach of Kyles Run Coaching on the Gold Coast. They detail their training weeks along with discussing important marathon topics such as nutrition, mental applications, race strategies and footwear. I hope you enjoy this spin off series from the regular Local Leg...

Today in Season 3, Episode 68, I chat with Gold Coast runner and coach, Kyle Weise. For having never met Kyle, we have a lot in common. Applied science degrees, podcast hosts, AA accredited coaches and fathers. The difference being, Kyle is a Gold Coast resident and myself in Brisbane. This was a fantastic chat, Kyle is such a clean and well spoken man who is well versed in all things running. His...

Today in Season 3, Episode 67, I chat with Brisbane runner, Matty Cooper. I have run with Matty for the past few years at the BERT squad in Brisbane. He has been around the running scene for basically 15 years amassing 22 marathons along the way, in addition to an enormous amount of all the other fun runs out there on the running scene. As you can imagine, Matty has a wealth of experience, knowled...

Today in Season 3, Episode 66, I chat with Brisbane and American college runner, Matthew Hanso. This was Hanso's 2nd time on the podcast and again he was just so knowledgeable and passionate about the sport, sharing some great insights and stories for someone so young. Hanso is now a Lipscomb University runner, with a 5k time as fast as 14:10. Through listening to this episode though, you won't ju...

Today in Season 3, Episode 65, I chat with Brisbane and Gold Coast runner, Tim Vincent. This is Tim's second time on the show, with his appearance today specifically about his recent amazing 9th fastest Australian all time 2:09 Frankfurt Marathon. We start talking about his recent training and the Sydney Marathon becoming a major, then go into depth about his Frankfurt Marathon training and race....

Today in Season 3, Episode 63, I chat with Brisbane runner, Clive Gross. Six years ago Clive wasn't even running, it was more likely to see him on the couch than running along the waterfront of North Brisbane suburb, Sandgate where he now currently trains and coordinates the quickly growing Bush Turkey Track Club. Now a 2:31 marathoner and 15:27 5k guy, Clive has certainly made name for himself in...

Tonight in Season 3, Episode 62, I chat with previous guest and co-host, Brooke Williams. Brooke, now 21 weeks pregnant, was last on the podcast back in May. She updates us on her running through pregnancy and discusses plans for 2025 racing. We finish with discussing the elite scene, conversing about the most promising athletes moving forward over the next year.

Today in Season 3 Episode 17, I catch up with Cara Feian-Ryan, Australian 3000m steeple chaser directly from Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. With Cara’s 3rd appearance on the podcast, this conversation was obviously and specifically about her debut Olympic experience as we discuss the her training and selection leading in, the general Olympic vibe, her preparation for the event itself and what s...

Today in Season 3, Episode 16, I reshare an interview of myself from June this year courtesy of Steve Woolley, host of the Eat Sleep Run Repeat Podcast. Steve and I share a really positive relationship through running and podcasting and do converse quite regularly. Strangely, his sister was actually a teacher of mine many years ago attending Marist College Ashgrove, in Brisbane. Obviously, I credi...

Today in Season 3, Episode 15, I chat with Brisbane runner Liam Boudin. Being Liam’s 2nd time on the podcast, this conversation was specifically about his recent debut in the marathon at Gold Coast. We discuss all things post mara, the lead up, the race itself and his running plans moving forward. I hope you enjoy

After Peyton's recent 1;44:12 800m run in Vienna, he became the third fastest Australian male over the distance of all time, along with it being the Australian U20 record and an Olympic qualifier. As such, we talk about the amazing year he has had to date, the potential of Olympics selection, his background and training week.

In this episode I chat with Brisbane local, friend, teacher and neighbour, Drew Williams. Already a previous guest on the show, Drew is an amazing runner and person. As a recent 30:50 10k a runner, Drew has serious speed to burn, not to mention his ability over the other distance events. With his 2nd appearance on the show, Drew had a specific focus on wanting to share his experiences and knowledg...

In this episode I sit down to chat with Steve Woolley, host of the Brisbane based Eat Sleep Run Repeat podcast. This was a great moment for my podcasting journey, as it was only a week prior that Steve was generous enough to have me on his own podcast. Steve has a very interesting background in both running and Muai Thai boxing. Subsequently, we go on to talk about his story in these disciplines a...

Today in Season 3, Episode 10, I sit down to chat with Ella McCartney. Ella is a mother to two young children who is based on the Sunshine Coast. In 2024, She won the Noosa Half Marathon in 1:16:40 and the Ballarat Marathon in 2:40, however she boast a PB in this event of 2:38 at the Gold Coast Marathon in 2023. Times aside, thing I really enjoyed about this conversation was that Ella just loves t...

In this spin off series, join Oli Jones (QLD), Brooke Williams (NSW) and Paul Gourlay (QLD) as they discuss their training, leading into the Noosa Runaway Marathon Festival in May 2024. In addition to training, topics such as nutrition, race tactics, footwear and mental strategies are discussed. We hope you enjoy the new series in addition to the regular Local Legends in Running interviews.

Today in Season 3, Episode 9, I chat with Commonwealth Games Marathoner, Andy Buchanan. In April, 2024, Andy had a red hot crack at the Olympic qualifying time in the marathon, running 2:08:58 at the Hamburg Marathon itself. Unfortunately, even with a huge PB, it was not to be, he was 48 seconds slower than the qualifying time. As such it was bittersweet conversation with Andy, as he discussed all...

In this spin off series, join Oli Jones (QLD), Brooke Williams (NSW) and Paul Gourlay (QLD) as they discuss their training, leading into the Noosa Runaway Marathon Festival in May 2024. In addition to training, topics such as nutrition, race tactics, footwear and mental strategies are discussed. We hope you enjoy the new series in addition to the regular Local Legends in Running interviews.

In this spin off series, join Oli Jones (QLD), Brooke Williams (NSW) and Paul Gourlay (QLD) as they discuss their training, leading into the Noosa Runaway Marathon Festival in May 2024. In addition to training, topics such as nutrition, race tactics, footwear and mental strategies are discussed. We hope you enjoy the new series in addition to the regular Local Legends in Running interviews.

Today in Season 3, Episode 6, I sit down to talk with my father, Mark Jones. Dad, now in his 60s, has been an avid runner from a very young age. He excelled at the school level in the 400m to 1500m events and then transition to the half marathon and marathon events post having children. Additionally, he thoroughly enjoyed being involved in his sons' running, frequently attending their races and st...

In this spin off series, join Oli Jones (QLD), Brooke Williams (NSW) and Paul Gourlay (QLD) as they discuss their training, leading into the Noosa Runaway Marathon Festival in May 2024. In addition to training, topics such as nutrition, race tactics, footwear and mental strategies are discussed. We hope you enjoy the new series in addition to the regular Local Legends in Running interviews.

In this spin off series, join Oli Jones (QLD), Brooke Williams (NSW) and Paul Gourlay (QLD) as they discuss their training, leading into the Noosa Runaway Marathon Festival in May 2024. In addition to training, topics such as nutrition, race tactics, footwear and mental strategies are discussed. We hope you enjoy the new series in addition to the regular Local Legends in Running interviews.