Low Ceiling Athletics

This week the lads discuss Tim's rising from the ashes of his DNF last week, how AI can play a role and the path to Melbourne.Jerrym is 42 and still trying to work out a balance between having a good time and getting the work done.There's a new segment on deck and the boys give it both barrels...let's see if it hangs in there.There's training weeks, previews, results and some hot takes, get running and get listening!

The Gold Coast played host to some of Australia's best running talent over the weekend, seeing the likes of Ed Marks, Izzy Batt Doyle and Haftu Strintzos have big days out, particularly Haftu in setting the new NR in the marathon.The half marathon was also the chosen event for the debut of the LCA fantasy draft, a fun concept but who got the chocolates? (Or the vanilla slice in this instance).We chat NR, PB, DNF and the potential phoenix rising from the ashes at Bibra Lake.

This week Tim spends more time talking about shins than his actual training week. Jerrym has a bittersweet report on Perth's gambling capital but has a good week on his feet.The lads launch their first fantasy running draft for the GC half and bang on about marathon saturation.The usual splash of results and random takes are in there too...enjoy!

This week Tim and Jerrym wax lyrical about Perth's glamourous running weather, the less glamourous toll their careers take on their running and get stuck into recapping their recent efforts at the Ultra Perth 10k.Tim moves up the chain and into the Achilles, a common problem area for runners of all abilities.Marathon majors, Australia's majors, global and local running results and as always some gear yarn.The boys go long, join them for episode 47!

When is the best plan, no plan?This week, Tim and Jerrym discuss the balance between structure and flexibility in training, and whether adapting sessions to suit real life can actually lead to better consistency.The boys also chat about nitrate supplementation, the growing number of bicarb products hitting the market and whether taking both is a good idea.There's training week updates, race week planning (or lack of), a look at recent results from home and abroad, plus the usual Tim's clinic and things we saw on the internet.Whether you're building mileage, preparing for your next race, or just trying to fit training around life, there's something in this one for you.

A little something different for you, Champions! Jerrym sits down with Ben Cartwright to discuss his journey through sport and running that eventually led to the launch of onerunning.com.au. Along the way, they chat about building a brand from the ground up, product development, community, and balancing life as a runner, full time accountant and business owner.

Tim and Jerrym review the mystery shoe that's been quietly racking up the k's and finally reveal what it is, where it fits in the current market and whether it deserves a spot in your rotation.The boys also discuss the growing role of AI in running, from training analysis through to the privacy questions that come with handing over years of personal training data.There's training week updates, sibling rivalry, gear chat, race results from around the world and a discussion on women's safety while running following a recent social media post.Stay tuned later in the week for a bonus episode too!

Tim and Jerrym circle back to the Enhanced Games discussion, this time looking at its potential influence on the general population.The IOC made zero friends this week when its President suggested athletes should compete for free. Naturally, the boys have a few thoughts.There's brief training updates, gear yarn, and some poorly researched race results from around the traps — including a look at the Launceston Running Festival.Enjoy!

This week on Low Ceiling Athletics: The guys discuss Tim's short turnaround to run the HBF Half Marathon, unpack a recent study on foam rolling and whether it's actually useful for runners, and work through how to find the best help for your injury management.They also talk Taj Watson's meteoric rise on social media, and of course, the enhanced games anticlimax. Plus:- An Aussie brand gets some love on gear yarn- Jerrym manages to compare Scott Pendlebury to Satisfy - By request, the Secret Shoe Project is explainedAs always, It wouldn't be LCA without some poorly researched race results and questionable tangents, so they're included too.

This week on Low Ceiling Athletics, Tim and Jerrym dive into the realities of managing running niggles, the rise of Strava’s new rehab activity feature, and whether doping in amateur sport is becoming normalised.The boys unpack the Sage Canaday/Cameron Hanes beef, the ethics around performance-enhancing drugs in recreational running, and whether “average Joe” marathoners should be held to account.As always, you'll get your dose of poorly researched results, shoe talk and things seen on the internet. Enjoy!

Something a bit different for you this week:4 Stress fractures to 6 major marathons Runner, mum, chiro, Pilates instructor, and women’s run club leader — Amy Schiano has built a life around movement, resilience, and helping others feel strong in their bodies.After overcoming four stress fractures before even making it to the start line of her first marathon, she went on to complete six World Marathon Majors and is now chasing the seventh.

This week on Low Ceiling Athletics, Tim and Jerrym discuss the realities of post-marathon recovery — from lingering fatigue and sleep disruption to hydration, strength training and figuring out when your body is actually ready to train properly again.The boys also touch on blood testing for runners, discussing iron levels, hormones, recovery markers and whether regular testing is worthwhile for recreational athletes chasing performance.A good mix of recovery chat, shoe talk and practical training discussion for Low Ceiling recreational runners trying to hold it all together.

It's been a long build and a slow burn but here we are, the aftermath of Ballarat Marathon 2026. The boys go in depth on the recap of the travel, the expo and everything that comes with a marathon weekend as well as running the race of course! There's also the phenomenal results from the TCS London marathon to somehow try and process!Next week's will be shorter, we promise!

This week on Low Ceiling Athletics, Tim and Jerrym whizz through their taper week before sitting down with Australian running great Ryan Gregson to chat about the evolution of modern training, transitioning from elite middle-distance racing into the marathon, and where Australian athletics is heading next.Ryan reflects on his career, training progression, and how he and wife Gen balance elite training and racing while also being elite parents to two young boys.The boys also touch on the massive changes in running across the last decade — from super shoes and sports nutrition to the rise of young talent like Cam Myers and the growing depth of Australian distance running.By the law of averages, this is our highest ceiling episode to date.

Athletics Australia call in the expert script writers for the nationals, Tim and Jerrym talk carbs, gels, drinks and all the usual things that start creeping in to not only fuel the marathon but also the taper anxiety!Shoe choices are locked, travel plans are sorted and the best weekend in golf has just been played. Let's talk about it!

Carrying on from the last couple of weeks, the lads shed some light on one of Aussie's greatest ever runners and somehow manage to also give snot blocks, pickle juice and pickle ball a mention. The boys delve into sweat, nutrition, hydration, long runs, dew point and treadmill monotony. There's a few tasty bits in Gear Yarn, some poorly researched results from across the globe and just up the road and the usual small minded observations from the world of the internet.Enjoy it, Gang!

Join the boys this week if you want to hear about the resurgence of the WC Eagles, some amateur meteorological performance analysis, extensive moderately researched race results and sprinkling of takes and discussions they'd love to hear your thoughts on!Enjoy!

R2TR V5This week we have an actual race to talk about with Jerrym thwarted by the landscape.Tim manages to talk about bulges and sucking themselves back in and somehow keep it above the belt line.Timmy also blows his own trumpet (probably fair enough, too) on his viral reel this week and we celebrate the match made in heaven that is Clayton Young and his new footwear sponsor.Speaking of footwear, Megablast, Fast R3, Adios Pro 4, Endorphin Elite 2 all get a mention as well as some race results ranging from the backyard to the global stage.Jog along and enjoy!

Road 2 the Rat V5 and it's a big week of business for the boys!We run a background check on Mona, chat rest and cross training benefits, toilet paper shortages, footwear choices, prototypes and if a 4km silent disco has a place in the running landscape.A bumper week for poorly researched results and a very niche listener question.This is quality, even if we do say so ourselves. Get around it.

Righto LC Athletes, This week we unpack the audio visuals of race day, finish line controversies, sickness, weather and more of the general bullshit you know and love. Come and join us on the road 2 the rat, running is more fun with friends!

This week on the Low Ceiling Athletics podcast, hosts Jerrym Croft and Dr. Tim White discuss the effects of altitude on performance, the importance of sleep for athletes, and their personal training updates. They also delve into injury management insights from recent podcasts (linked below) and share poorly researched race results from interstate and abroad. The conversation emphasizes the significance of maintaining a balanced approach to training and recovery, while also addressing the challenges Low Ceiling Athletes face in their journeys.

This week we ride the highs of the Winter Olympics before sliding straight into shin splints and life decisions in training.We unpack:Some differences between shin splints and bone stressMaking smart training adjustments when fatigue is creepingHow our training weeks are shifting in the run to the 'ratIf it's good enough for the pros, it's good enough for us when it comes to returning from injuryThere’s the usual stuff we saw on the internet, poorly researched race results, plenty of weather and why you should if you can.If you’re juggling fatigue, niggles, racing, and real life under low ceilings — this one’s for you.

This week on the LCA pod, we’re joined by Calum — a man who’s gone from chewing up the trails to sharpening the blade for the 10K at Ballarat.We get into the shift from long-haul suffering to structured speed, heart rate training (what does that mean?), and how to adjust the plan when fatigue starts whispering. There’s some Ballarat chat, a bit of injury management honesty, and a reminder that trusting the process can be harder than it sounds.We also wander into shoe chat (of course), participation vs performance culture and why Backyard Ultras are both ridiculous and brilliant at the same time.Plenty of poorly researched content, a few personal wins, and the ongoing theme: trying to get better without pretending we’re elites.Staying under the low ceiling as always.

This week on the LCA Pod: Jerrym and Tim check back in after a mixed bag of training, life, and less-than-ideal weather. There’s a bit of everything — concerts, heat, disrupted sessions, and the realities of trying to train consistently when the variables don’t always cooperate.The lads run through recent training updates, talk some shoes (shock), and circle back on the importance of coaching communication on the AI frontlines. They also touch on injury management, decision-making when things aren’t feeling 100%, and why patience still matters more than clever tools.Rounding things out, there’s plenty of poorly researched content and a tease of upcoming guests and episodes — all with the ongoing focus of balancing performance, longevity, and real life under low ceilings.

This week on the Low Ceiling Athletics Podcast, Jerrym and Tim unpack how training’s been going lately — including the reality of social events colliding with good intentions.There’s some honest reflection on plans not always going to script, a bit of gear chat around the Neo Zen 2s, and a look ahead to what races and projects are coming up.Your weekly dose of relatable rec-running content. Enjoy!

G'day Runners,We're well and truly into the New Year and the boys are kicking off the Ballarat builds!!Listen to some race results that were researched in person from the mid-pack, plenty of shoe stuff, something a bit different in TWSOTITW and the highest combined mileage for a good while in Training Weeks.Thanks for supporting us through the equivalent of 6 months listening!!

Another week into 2026 and hopefully everyone is back into the swing of things!Tim continues to make excuses for poor planning and Jerrym somehow manages to make 35k's sound like 100.They also discuss when to do your strides, going semi-analog for paces and tackle a heavy hitting listener question that toes the line between running and fashion.The usual TWSOTITW, Some big PR (Poorly Researched) results, Gear Yarns and general chit chat.Does anyone know if Kogan sponsors "athletes"?!

Happy New Year LC Athletes!!After a decadent jaunt to the East Coast, Tim swears he's back to business...Jerrym is back in the big smoke but is still finding a way to blame the heat...A quick look back at '25 and a quick look forward to '26, the vibes are high and we hope you're feelin' them!

Merry Christmas, Running Friends!We hope the big dog in the red suit brought you the Megablasts you needed!The fellas squeeze two weeks into one after having a rest last week. Tim brings the energy from the beaches of NSW whilst Jerrym sweats it out in WA's North West.Running, Presents, Poor research, a new club and plenty of filler, stay safe and see you in 2026!!

Summer's here and it's heating up outside (and in the studio)!The fellas chat running in the heat, being sun smart (or not), hot water, how to tell if your partner loves you and Tim continues his love affair with Mizuno.If you can't handle the heat, there's socks, rogue gel consumption, training weeks trending up and a banging listener question.Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Swamp jogs, Treadmill theories, park run firsts, Cricket, Iron Man, Valencia and Olive St Mayhem. Something for everyone this week!

Provocative and thought provoking stuff from the fellas this week, sprinkled in amongst the usual shoe/gear fluff, bakery nonsense and some of the most mid training weeks you'll find on a running podcast anywhere.

Treadmill updates and confidence building from Jerrym, a slight deload and a few drinks breaks from Tim plus the soft launch of our TWSOTITW segment.

The boys are called out for their vulgar language, Tim gets on the front foot with the Marathon Integrity Unit and has Jerrym gone and got a bit ahead of himself with his return to running?

Tim talks us through his rage Basque cheesecake, how bones get bored and his take on why magnesium trumps weetbix as your household staple. Jerrym doesn't run much more than his mouth these days but that's worth the price of admission. Enjoy xoxo

Thai Snot Blocks, NYC, Noosa Bolt, Kylie debrief, returning to running and a fair bit of online content. All the good stuff.

Thai toilets and remote wilderness combine to impact the audio quality but not the content quality! Kylie Macdonald joins the fellas to talk about a phenomenal year on her feet and share a female's perspective on the rec running space. Enjoy!!

Cadence, Big's Backyard, Brotherly love plus Tim's 5k training and Jerrym's shin update. Episode 14 delivering the running content you didn't know you needed.

Race week for Tim and so much Marathon!! We get swept up in the excitement of it all.Could this also be the end of the snot block romance?

Double snotties, Vitamin D, Injury, fashion.All this and so much more.

Tim is building, Jerrym returns to running, West Coast Sunsets, your weekly snot block report and more!

World Champs Athletics, Post Mara load management, Shins (again!), Bloc de Morve and some other running content for the everyday runners.

Moving on from Sydney, what's next for the fellas?Father's Day, Training week recaps, poorly researched event results and plenty more this week.Clayton Young: https://youtu.be/NCwHay2EHso?si=49TDCt1FwaWjSQhRhttps://www.instagram.com/philybowden?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

An hour of Tim talking about himself.But also a fantastic recap of Sydney Marathon as an experience from the mid pack. Find out if the hard work paid off for Tim, did he achieve his goal?

Just a couple chill guys talking relatable running as usual, Plus: Pilbara snot blocks, Tim's left field "Golf for taper" strategy, Tim's shoe choice, Jerrym's bike and training woes, listener questions and some other carry on!@straightatit: https://www.instagram.com/straightatit_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Clayton Young's youtube: https://youtu.be/rfog39B1Bek?si=HPri__xGQVdcZ2Sn

Tim talks his health, mother in law and shoes.Jerrym talks being naughty on Tuesday, variables affecting training and shoes.Listener questions, snot blocks and more!!

Vanilla Slice, stress inducing fractures, Long runs and outsourcing our questions to the pros. Have a listen to find out how Tim is progressing in his build to the Sydney start line.

More calf yarns, inclement weather, shoes and self indulgent running chat. Thanks for listening.

Tim and Jerrym talk for longer and you get it for the same great price!Calf maintenance, Sunday longys, Guiness Zero (again)...there should be something for everyone.Thanks for listening!!

Semi relatable running content from a couple of semi relatable fellas.