Tyson Popplestone

Relaxed Running

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The Relaxed Running podcast is a behind the scenes conversation with the best athletes, coaches and professionals in the world of distance running. From training, hydration and nutrition to racing and recovering, we learn from the best in the world. Relaxed conversations which are packed with actionable takeaways to help you take your running performance up a notch. Save yourself years of guess work and learn from the people who are doing it at the highest level.

Author

Tyson Popplestone

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.relaxedrunning.com

Latest episode

Aug 6, 2025

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Episodes

Australian Half Marathon Runner Riley Cocks 07.09.2020

Riley Cocks is an Australian 10,000m, Half Marathon Runner and all round good bloke! Great conversation with him on Relaxed Running this week. Enjoy.  This episode is bought to you by Rundies Undies Athletics Underwear. To get 25% on all your Rundies purchases, simply enter RELAXED25 upon checkout: http://rundies.com.au/ To start your 3-day free trial of the RR membership visit: https://www.relaxe...

Hydration Expert Andy Blow 30.08.2020

Andy Blow is a Sports Scientist with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. An expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping, Andy previously worked as the Team Sports Scientist for the Benetton and Renault Formula 1 teams, and remains an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre. An elite level triathlete in his younger days, Andy has finished in the top-10 of Iron...

One hurdle at a time with National Steeple Champ Max Stevens 22.08.2020

Max Stevens is the Australian 3000m Steeple Champ. He trains in Adelaide with Team Tempo under the guidance of coach Adam Didyk. This episode is bought to you by Rundies Undies Athletics Underwear. To get 25% on all your Rundies purchases, simply enter RELAXED25 upon checkout: www.rundies.com.au To start your 3-day free trial of the RR membership visit: www.relaxedrunning.com/join

Running Nutritionist Elly McLean on How to Fuel Effectively 17.08.2020

Elly McLean is a sports nutritionist who is passionate about helping us fuel effectively for training, racing and healthy living. For more from Elly visit: www.nutritionelly.com This episode is bought to you by Rundies Undies Athletics Underwear. To get 25% on all your Rundies purchases, simply enter RELAXED25 upon checkout. To start your 3-day free trial of the RR membership visit: www.relaxedrun...

Benita Willis | Australian 5km, 10km & Marathon Record Holder 09.08.2020

Benita Willis holds every Australian record from the 2000m all the way up to the marathon. She has competed at 4 Olympic Games, 2 Commonwealth Games and in 2003 won the World Cross Country Championships. She is one of Australia's best female distance runners of all time. She also happens to be great fun to chat with. Enjoy! To connect with her in regards to coaching, visit the link below: https://...

Train right for your type with Australian 800m man Dylan Stenson 03.08.2020

Dylan Stenson is an Australian 1.46 800m runner with plans to move up to the 1500m. After moving from Soccer to running at age 25, he's seen a rapid rise in his performance on the track. This was a great episode which looks at training right for your type, dealing with changes as an athlete, training load and racing consistency. If you'd like to become a Relaxed Running Member, you can begin your...

Mentors Corner | David McNeill and Burt Gershater 26.07.2020

David McNeill is a two-time Olympian. Bert Gershater is his mentor/sports psychologist. 'Mentors Corner' is a chance for us to sit down with both of them and discuss the mental side of sport, competition and life. These episodes can expand well beyond just conversation about running, yet somehow running serves as a perfect metaphor for what we discuss. Would you like to become a member of Relaxed...

Zach Bitter | 100 mile World Record Holder on Successful Endurance Training 19.07.2020

Zach Bitter is the 100 mile and 12 hour World Record Holder. In this episode we talk about everything that's required to successfully train and compete in ultra-endurance events. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to access the complete episode, as well as our constantly growing list of member only podcasts, access to our experts corner and training programs for all levels, you can join fo...

How Yoga can improve your running with Ryan Mannix 12.07.2020

In this episode I catch up with former Australian Distance Runner and National Duathlon representative come Yoga instructor Ryan Mannix. We chat about him living and training with the best Kenyan athletes and how injury lead him to Yoga. It was a great conversation and an in depth overview as to how Yoga can benefit your running. If you'd like more, our members have access to a bonus members only...

A winning mindset with Olympic hopeful Matt Clarke 05.07.2020

In this episode I speak with 3000m Steeplechaser and Olympic 2021 hopeful Matt Clarke. We cover mindset and performance, training, his recent move from Melbourne to South Australia and a whole lot more. If you're enjoying the podcast and would like access to our membership, you will get exclusive access to our bonus podcast episodes (2-3 per month), a constantly growing video library with expert g...

Training for an Ultra-Marathon with Dion Finocchiaro 28.06.2020

In this episode I speak with Ultra Marathon runner Dion Finocchiaro. We cover training, nutrition, preparation and his rapid progress in the sport. If you're enjoying the podcast and would like access to our membership, you will get exclusive access to our bonus podcast episodes (2-3 per month), a constantly growing video library with expert guidance on building strength and reducing injury, train...

Overcoming Common Running Injuries with Dean Huffer 21.06.2020

Dean Huffer is a running Physiotherapist based in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode we cover: - Running injury rates - Most common running injuries - Major risk factors, Danger signs - Importance load management - Strength training for distance runners - Plantar heel pain research - Altitude Physiology If you're enjoying the podcast and would like access to our membership, you will get exclusi...

From Sudanese Refugee Camp to Olympic Hopeful with Dejen Gebrselassie 14.06.2020

Dejen Gebrselassie spent the first 11 years of his life as a refugee who fled Ethiopia to live in Sudan. Today he's running for Australia and pursuing the Olympics next year over the 10,000m and Marathon. 

Dave McNeill and His Sports Psychologist/Mentor Burt Gershater 07.06.2020

There's more to running than just running. In this episode I sit down with two-time Olympian Dave McNeill and his Sports Psychologist Burt Gershater to discuss how the two of them have worked together to overcome the most difficult times in Dave's life and running career. It's a great conversation with two great bloke. To join the membership and get access to our bonus podcast, training videos and...

Feel the pain and then smile with British 800m Runner Adelle Tracey 31.05.2020

Adelle Tracey is a British 800m athlete with her eyes set on the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. We cover training, racing, overcoming discomfort and finding her tortoise (that will make more sense soon). Become a Relaxed Running Member to access bonus podcast episodes and access our growing library of experts guiding your through running specific exercise. We also have training programs for beginners, inter...

Strength Training, Recovery, Diet and Running Improvement | A Sneak Peak 24.05.2020

In this episode we have a sneak peak at 5 of our most popular member only podcasts. Get full access to these full episodes plus everything else at: www.relaxedrunning.com/join

Your Road to Improvement with 2.09 Marathon Runner Lee Troop 17.05.2020

This episode we're joined by 2.09 Marathon runner and former Australian 5000m record holder Lee Troop. Lee shares his thoughts on all things around training, mindset and improvement in the sport, as well dealing with the difficult times in his career as an athlete and coach. To become a Relaxed Running member visit: www.relaxedrunning.com/join

Improving Your Marathon with High Performance Coach Raf Baugh 10.05.2020

Raf is a Physiotherapist and High Performance Director of Front Runner Sports. He has 19 years of private practice physiotherapy experience across a range of sporting contexts and is one of Australia’s most trusted experts in rehabilitation, exercise prescription and load management for endurance athletes. He has a rare 360 degree perspective on athletic performance systems. As an athlete, he has...

Strength, Recovery and Running Training with Matthew Ramsden 03.05.2020

In this episode I catch up with 1500m-3000m runner Matthew Ramsden. With PR's or 3.35 and 7.45 he's a red hot chance to qualify for his first Olympics in Tokyo 2021. 

SPECIAL EPISODE AVAILABLE | Ryan Gregson: Australia's 1500m Record Holder 28.04.2020

Just stopping by to let you know that there's a bonus podcast with Australian 1500m Record Holder Ryan Gregson which is now available for all our Relaxed Running Members. When you join you'll also get access to all our bonus podcast episodes with Olympians and running experts. Ryan is the 6th bonus episode we've posted and he joins Brett Robinson, Jess Trengove, Liam Adams, Andrew Wheating and Run...

Injury prevention and strength training with Running Physiotherapist Dane Verwey 26.04.2020

Dane Verwey is an Australian Running Physiotherapist. His mission is to help distance runners prevent common running-related injuries by implementing simple, consistent strength exercises into your weekly training routine. In this episode, we chat about the patient problems he deals with daily and the many ways we can combat these common issues. This is a great conversation that has the potential...

28.15 10,000m Runner Jack Bruce on Distance Training 19.04.2020

Jack Bruce knows a thing or two about how to improve your performance as a distance runner. With PR's of 3.39 for 1500m, 13.28 for 5000m and 28.15 for 10,000m, Jack's progression has him in a great position to qualify for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.  Jack was a great bloke to talk to about running as he seems to hold it lightly - a factor that always seems to precede great performances.  In this epis...

A Fresh Perspective with Two-Time U.S Olympian Andrew Wheating 12.04.2020

In this episode I speak with Andrew Wheating. He's a Two-Time Olympian from the U.S.A with an 800m P.R of 1.44 and a 1500m PR of 3.30. In this episode, we catch up to discuss the high's and low's of being a professional athlete, and he shares a wealth of insight around running performance.  We also recorded a bonus podcast which is now available to the Relaxed Running Community. If you'd like to j...

Improve Your Running Experience with Nate Helming 05.04.2020

Nate Helming is the man behind 'The Run Experience'.  With over 350,000 subscribed to his YouTube Channel he must be doing something right. We caught up this week to speak about common misconceptions about how to improve your running, areas to focus on in order to bring improvement and a whole lot more.  Enjoy the episode! If you'd like to join the Relaxed Running Membership you can do so right no...

How 2.10 Marathon Runner Liam Adams Works Full-Time Work and Run's 200km a Week 29.03.2020

Liam Adams is one of Australia's best ever marathon runner's.  He recently ran the Olympic qualifying time for the Marathon in Japan when he crossed the line in 2.10.48. What's incredible about his story is that he works full-time as an Electrician around Melbourne and also manages to run close to 200km a week.  In this episode we chat about how he manages such a big work load and training load as...

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