What elite athletes and experts know about running well

Training for a marathon comes with big questions: Am I doing enough? Too much? What should I eat? And how do I avoid injury? In this episode, a panel of Southern Cross University researchers and practitioners sit down with Olympian Courtney Atkinson to translate the science of endurance performance into practical, everyday advice. Covering everything from biomechanics and injury prevention to nutrition and race-day strategy, this conversation is designed to help runners at every level make smarter decisions in their training. In this episode, you’ll take away: - Evidence-based principles for building endurance safely and sustainably - How to balance training load with recovery to avoid burnout and injury - Insights from osteopathy on movement, pain and running mechanics - Real-world nutrition advice for fuelling training and racing - What carb loading actually involves—and how to do it properly - Tips for managing gut issues and improving tolerance during long runs - Effective recovery habits, including sleep, hydration and active recovery - Pacing strategies to help you avoid hitting the wall - Mental techniques to stay focused and push through fatigue Grounded in research but built for real runners, this episode gives you the tools to train with confidence, perform at your best, and enjoy the process along the way.