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Better with Running
by RUN2PB
This podcast is about sharing that running journey, its here to help inspire and motivate others to join and take part in the best sport in the world! Running!Along the journey you’ll also get the chance to hear from a range of coaches, athletes and running experts their backgrounds and how they go about getting the most out of their running. Sharing some of their secrets and training tips, to help expose you to some new ways of thinking and operating!
Episodes
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Melbourne Marathon Recap:- Run2PB Athlete Interviews: Pete's 19-Minute PB & Mel’s Top 10 Finish
Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman are back for another week of all things running, with plenty to unpack after a huge Melbourne Marathon weekend. From the atmosphere on the ground and some outstanding performances to the training changes behind big PBs, there’s plenty to get stuck into. The boys...
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Andy Buchanan on Sydney Success and his Melbourne Marathon Survival Guide
In Episode 317 of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac sit down with Olympian nd coach Andy Buchanan to break down his stellar 2:10 marathon performance at the Sydney Marathon. The conversation kicks off with a recap from sydney marathon and the brutal toll that Sydney's...
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EP316: The Chicago Countdown with Run2PB Athlete Rory Flanagan & Coach Ben Stolz
This Week on the Better With Running podcast with Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman. With the Chicago Marathon just around the corner, the hosts are joined by returning fan-favorite guest Rory Flanagan (the Prince of Bendigo) and Run2PB coach Ben Stoltz to discuss massive training blocks, race-kit...
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Unstoppable Resilience: Ticking Off Marathon Majors and Beyond with Jenna Trueman
The weather is finally turning, the sun is out, and the build-up to daylight savings has officially brought out peak icy pole chat. Chris and Zac dive into listener tags, Zooper Doopers, Calippos, and Chris’s early steps into sports nutrition influencing after receiving a care package of Amacx…
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Interview: Run2PB Athlete Andy Catchlove on His 2:57 to 2:41 Marathon Progression
In Episode 314, Chris and Zac return for another massive show, kicking things off with a deep dive into an unforgettable piece of sporting history right in Melbourne's backyard. Chris shares an epic, firsthand recap of the historic NFL regular-season game packed into the MCG, where a staggering...
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The Athlete-Coach Dynamic: From Footy Rehab to Marathon PB with Run2PB Athlete Casey Dean and Coach Elise Beacom
Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman kick off this week very differently, as they aunch into NFL fever, as Chriso excitedly talks through upcoming NFL match in Melbourne featuring his lifelong team, the San Francisco 49ers, versus the LA Rams. This week's #Teamrun2pb interview features athlete Casey…
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Inside Sydney's Massive Marathon Weekend + 2:38 Debut with Finn Crethar
Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman kick off Episode 312 of the Better With Running podcast by catching up on recent training blocks, including dropping volume to freshen up and tackling a strong Mona Fartlek entirely on feel. Zac dives into his full Sydney Marathon race-weekend experience. This...
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Syd Marathon Hype, Ballarat Mud, & Professional Drummer & Run2PB Athlete Tim Firth on chasing a marathon PB.
Episode 311 of the Better With Running Podcast begins with hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman discussing the immense anticipation surrounding the Sydney Marathon. Chris shares a vivid recap of the National Cross Country Masters 4km in Ballarat, battling ankle-deep mud, freezing weather, and...
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From Scratch Golfer to Sub-16 5K: Matt Miller's Breakthrough Year
In their weekly training updates, Chris shared details of his 62km week, highlighted by a scorching session of 7 x 1km with 1-minute standing recoveries averaging 3:37/km. Meanwhile, Zac logged 79km while recovering from the Ballarat Half Marathon, managing a 30-minute threshold session on Kew...
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Meet #teamrun2pb legend Bazz who has gone from 2:50 to 2:27
Welcome to episode 309 of the Better With Running Podcast, where hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are back and still defrosting from the Arctic conditions at the Ballarat XCR. Alongside freezing weather reports, this episode features an incredible guest interview with Sebastian "Bazz"…
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Andy Buchanan on Post-Gold Coast Reflections and Sydney Goals & Meet Aryan, Run2PB Athlete, from 3:54> 3:15 Marathoner
Episode 308 of the Better With Running Podcast features hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman joined by guests Andy Buchanan and Aryan Puri. The first segment focuses on elite runner Andy Buchanan, who reflects on his recent half marathon at the Gold Coast. Although he physically pulled up without...
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EP 307: Albert Park Recaps with Guest Matt Davy , and Accruing PBs with Run2PB Athlete Lachlan Chisholm
In Episode 307 of the Better With Running Podcast, original hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman reunite to break down a massive weekend of racing at the Lakeside 10 in Albert Park. Joined by nearly 50 athletes from the Run2PB team, the crew dives into the course conditions and handles a tough,...
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Fixed-Rate Footsteps: Mitch Woods on Locking in a Sub-3 Marathon
Chriso and Zacca return with another episode of the Better With Running Podcast, recapping a massive weekend of racing across Victoria that featured huge participation numbers at Run Melbourne. Alongside road racing updates and banter about race-day fashion—including Zac Collier’s bright...
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From Broken Pelvis to Marathon Debut : How Aidan Rowe Did It
In this weeks episode, we meet Aidan Rowe who is coached by Brady Threlfall. Aidan Rowe’s transformation into a distance runner is a remarkable narrative of resilience and rapid growth. Having spent much of his athletic life in footy boots, he decided in February to pivot toward structured…
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EP304: Breaking the Barrier: Anthony Ricupero’s Sub-3 Journey
In episode 304 of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris and Zac open the show by discussing their recent weekly mileage and training adjustments. The core of the episode features a guest appearance by runner Anthony Ricupero and his coach, Forest Robinson, who join the hosts to discuss...
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EP303: W/Guest Interview: Jase from Oat Running Socks
In this episode, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman dive into the latest updates from the local running scene, starting with a breakdown of their recent training weeks. Chris highlights his recent work, including a solid 77km week and 8x1km intervals, as he gears up for upcoming races like the...
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EP302: : From 23:21 to 16:47: The Rapid Rise of Bradley Moylon #teamrun2pb athlete interview
Welcome to Episode 302 of the Better With Running podcast! . Zac and Chris provide their own training updates, sharing an honest look at their recent weeks. Chris reflects on his experience with the "Mona Fartlek," admitting it was one of the slower efforts he has recorded, highlighting the...
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EP301: The Run2PB Effect: Dylan Littlejohn on Training, Lorikeets, and Running Faster
Chriso and Zacca kick off by reflecting on their recent experience at the Cruden Farm XCR event, where the mud, technical terrain, and ditches provided a notoriously challenging cross-country test. The duo share a recap of navigating the course's relentless switchbacks and even discusses the...
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EP300 -Looking Back at Run2PB with Brady & Matty | Matt Ridgewell Athlete Interview
The Better With Running podcast officially hits a major milestone with its 300th episode. To celebrate, host Chris Armstrong is joined by Run2PB coaches Zac Newman, alongside the show's OG host & Run2PB Co-Founder Matty Davey, and the "King of Podcasting, Run2PB Co-Founder, Brady Threlfall. The...
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BWR299: From Pool to Pavement: Tom Marr’s Run2PB Success Story
Welcome to episode 299 of the Better with Running podcast, where hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are officially entering the "nervous 299s." The update segment provides a global look at the Run2PB community, which continues to expand rapidly. Athletes are delivering impressive results in...
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EP298 Chasing Marathon PBs with South African Based - Run2PB Athlete - Davide Del Fante
This week on Better With Running, Chris and Zac dive into a massive week of preparation. The boys discuss their upcoming trip to Bendigo for XCR, The conversation also shifts to celebrate the incredible achievement of Chris Nicholson, who recently notched his 500th Parkrun with an unforgettable...
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EP297: From the Building Site to the Podium with Run2PB Athlete Casey Thorby
Episode 297 of the Better With Running podcast kicks off with hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman catching up on their respective training weeks. Chris highlights a productive 70km week, despite a rather clumsy long run where he tripped over a bin while attempting to dispose of a gel, resulting…
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EP296: Meet Nikki Curry - New Run2PB Coach
In this episode of the Better with Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman open the show by breaking down their recent performances at the Albert Park 5km. Zacca celebrates a successful return to the racing scene with a sharp 16:25, while Chris reflects on a consistent string of...
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EP295: Interview- Tony Conforti From 3:50 to 3:01: How This Canadian Run2PB Athlete Rewrote His Limits
The most recent episode of the Better With Running podcast features Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman discussing their latest training updates and a special interview with Canadian athlete Tony Conforti. Zacca is preparing for his return to racing at Albert Park this weekend, Meanwhile, Chris is…
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EP294: Run2PB Ballarat Recap Special with Rory Flanagan on his PB Performance.
In episode 294 of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman reflect on a massive weekend of racing at the Ballarat Marathon and Half Marathon. Chris shares his personal success in the half marathon, where he clocked a time of 1:21:34—a one-minute improvement from the...
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EP293: From 3:10 to 2:52 and Beyond: Charles Jacobson’s Road to the Ballarat Marathon
In episode 293 of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman check in for a final look at the training logs before the highly anticipated Ballarat Marathon. Chris shares insights into a 63km week focused on recovery and body maintenance, featuring a 4 x 2km session...
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EP292: Andy Buchanan - Latest Training Week & mapping out his return to racing.
Welcome to episode 292 of the Better With Running Podcast! Host Chris Armstrong is joined by fellow Run2PB coaches Andy Buchanan and Zac Newman . Andy returns to the show to catch us up on his transition from spectator to commentator at the recent 5K Frenzy. While he enjoyed giving back to the...
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EP291: Mowing Lawns and Crushing Reps with Run2PB Athlete - Andrew Leggo
This week on the show, the boys dive into their latest training Zac is knocking on the door of a 100km week, Meanwhile, Chris is banking solid aerobic strength, successfully navigating the "Buchanan Fartlek" and a two-hour long run that included two 6km blocks at marathon effort, holding a steady...
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EP290 Road to Ballarat with Darren Reid & Run2PB Coach Ben Stolz
This week on the Better With Running podcast, coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman dive into a packed weekend of racing results, ranging from the local tracks to international stages. The duo recaps standout performances from events like the Tiger 5 at Collingwood, the Run for the Kids, and the...
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EP289:– Chris Hillhouse returns to discuss his road to ballarat marathon.
Welcome to episode 289 of the Better With Running podcast! This week, Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman check in to discuss the grit and grind of high-volume training. Chris shares his post-5k Frenzy reset, logging a lighter 45km week and prepping for his first outing in the new…
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EP288: Matt Miller Run2PB Athlete Returns | On Track Debuts & Ballarat Marathon Prep
Welcome to Episode 288 of the Better With Running podcast. Your hosts, Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman, kick things off with a massive week of training and racing updates. Zac finally joined the "triple-digit club," logging over 100km for the week, Chris, meanwhile, shares his "heavy and sluggish"...
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EP287: Harvesting PBs – How Dan chipped away at his times to reap the rewards.
Welcome to Episode 287 of the Better with Running podcast. Your hosts, Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman, kick things off with a deep dive into their own training blocks. Chris shares the details of a 64km week highlighted by a 6 x 1km intervals and a scenic 90-minute long run through the trails…
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EP286: Big Cat Energy with Corinne & The Bendigo Frenzy
In episode 286 of the Better With Running podcast, coaches Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman kick things off by reviewing their latest training blocks while reflecting on the explosive growth of the Bendigo running scene. Chris detailed a week of 73km, highlighted by a 25km long run in testing 80%...
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EP285: Run2PB Athlete Interview with Laura Tomic on masters records and consistency.
In episode 285 of the Better With Running podcast, Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman provide a deep dive into their current training blocks before welcoming guest athlete Laura Tomic. Chris shares details on his 66km week, highlighted by a "Moose Fartlek" session consisting of…
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EP284: Fueling the Fire, Run2PB Athlete Interview: Dylan Smith, The Drysdale Diesel
Welcome to episode 284 of the Better With Running podcast, hosted by Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman. The show kicks off with the weekly training wrap-up, where Chris shares his 77km week, highlighted by a grueling session of hill repeats transitioned into a 5km threshold. Despite a...
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EP283: The Brady Threlfall Effect: How Andrew Monk Dropped Minutes Off Every PB
The episode kicks off with episode 283, hosted by Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman. Chris reviews his recent 68km for the week. He highlights a "Deeks Quarters" session that felt significantly better than previous attempts due to cooler weather, s. Meanwhile, Zac discusses his 97.5km...
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EP282: Doing the Time - Andy Buchanan on his return to training in 2026.
In this episode, we welcome back Australian marathon record holder and Olympian Andy Buchanan for a candid conversation about the high-stakes reality of elite distance running. We kick things off with a major update on his body and where he is at with his return to training. After rushing his...
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EP281 Coach & Athlete Special: Building consistency with Run2PB Athlete Zac Collyer & Coach Telf
In this episode of the Better with Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman recap their training, including a race update and gold medal performance from Chriso is revealed! Before welcoming Run2PB coach James Telford and his athlete, Zac Collyer, to discuss a year of remarkable...
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EP280: From Footy Oval Time Trials to 16:10 on the Track with TeamRun2PB Athlete Chris Hillhouse
This week, Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by returning guest and "pod veteran" Chris Hillhouse. Fresh off a massive track debut in Hobart, Chris shares his journey from setting PBs on a school footy oval to becoming a 2:38 marathoner. T The training talk starts with…
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EP 279: Moving Beyond the Watch — Team Run2PB Athlete Anthony and Coach Jonny Squire on Personalised Progression
The show opens with hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman discussing the brutal Victorian heatwave that saw temperatures soaring above 40 degrees. Amidst these challenging conditions, they take a moment to acknowledge Run2PB athlete and CFA volunteer Josh Kelly for his tireless work on the front...
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BWR278: From Couch to Marathon: Navigating the Journey with Run2PB Athlete Matt Watts & Coach Forest Robinson
To kick off the new year, episode 278 of the Better With Running podcast begins with a catch-up between coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman, followed by a detailed interview with athlete Matt Watts and his coach, Forest Robinson. The episode opens with Chris and Zac discussing the challenges…
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EP277: Kate Clarke Run2PB Athlete on Bendigo Bats, Big PBs, and Balancing the Daily Grind
In this episode of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman welcome back Run2PB athlete and Bendigo Bat, Kate Clarke to share her remarkable transformation. Since beginning her journey with Run2PB, Kate has achieved staggering progress under the guidance of Coach…
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EP276: A Coach’s Comeback: Ned Buckell on Resilience, Recovery, and Leading the Next Generation
In episode 276 of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman welcome Run2PB Coach Ned Buckell. Ned brings a high level of academic expertise to his coaching, as he is currently completing his Masters of Exercise Physiology. The episode serves as a deep dive into Ned’s...
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EP275: Stephen Pate Returns: Now a 2:31 Marathon Man!
This week on the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman, start the show with a brief update from chrisos training and talk about the turf war on socials about callipos vs zooper doopers. They then welcome back Run2PB Athlete Stephen Pate, he returns to discuss a...
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EP274:Unlocking Speed: Coach Ben Stolz & Athlete Shaun White on a breakout 2025 season
In this weeks episode of the Better With Running Podcast features Run2PB Coach Ben Stolz and athlete Shaun White, return to the show to recap Shaun's spectacular 2025 running season. Following a strategic focus on speed development, Shaun achieved a string of major Personal Bests (PBs), including...
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EP273: From Setback to Success: Run2PB athlete James Cousins on Overcoming Injury and Unlocking Speed
The episode kicks off with the hosts', touching on the ridiculously short two-day first test match in cricket and the start of the summer, which prompts nostalgic recollections of childhood ice creams, including Zac's lament over paying nearly $5 for a Calipo. In their running weeks recap, Chris...
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EP272: Sweat Vs Steam Wrap-Up and Talking PBs with #TeamRunPB athlete Matt Miller
In this episode, coaches Chris Armstrong (and Zacca Newman kick off with a race report from Chris's Sweat Vs Steam 10k. Chris finished in a solid 37:37, but recounts the chaos of the starting pack where he "was getting absolutely swamped, elbowed, kicked in the back of the legs by people who...
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EP271: #teamrun2pb athlete Interview Mel Townsend on the Track-to-Trail Conversion and Finding Flow.
This week on Better With Running, RUN2PB athlete Mel Townsend joins Chriso and Zacca for a discussion on her incredible versatility. Mel's running career began as a high school star before she transitioned to the US collegiate scene, competing for Northern Arizona University (NAU).We hear about…
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EP270: Coach Forest Robinson on Valencia Prep, and Coaching Life
In this week's episode of the Better With Running podcast, hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman welcome back fellow Run2PB coach Forest Robinson for an honest and detailed conversation about navigating high-volume marathon training and his coaching time at Run2PB so far. Chris talks through his...
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EP269: Brady Threlfall, Sweat vs. Steam, and Jess Willis's Melbourne Marathon PB
The legendary Brady Threlfall returns to the podcast alongside Chris and Zac for a massive episode! Special guest Brady Threlfall joins the boys to discuss treating his first significant injury (hip and pelvis stress reaction) as a much-needed mental and physical 'reset' to his plans to come back...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is about sharing that running journey, its here to help inspire and motivate others to join and take part in the best sport in the world! Running!Along the journey you’ll also get the chance to hear from a range of coaches, athletes and running experts their backgrounds and how they go about getting the most out of their running. Sharing some of their secrets and training tips, to help expose you to some new ways of thinking and operating!
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RUN2PB
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