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Matt, Jordan and Chris all sit down with Australian running legend Sinead Diver. Sinead recently won Ballarat 10km after coming home from a strong return to marathons in Tokyo. They chat about targeting races once training makes sense and how the next half of 2026 looks for Sinead.They cover whats coming up for GGR and some quick results around the lake.Thanks for tuning in

Gen Gregson is back on GGR for a second time!Jordan and Gen chat kids, back-to-back races, a Queensland summer training block, and the few wins Gen has picked up since the arrival of little Freddy. Gen breaks down the chaos of life with a newborn, racing short and long in the same breath, and what the years between Olympic cycles actually feel like from the inside.Thanks for tuning in!

Jordan's done it again.. swollen ankle not going well this week. Chris is deciding what's next for his running and Matt is finally ready to jog again.Shoe of the month for April is the ON Cloudmoster 3 (we also chat about the LS version too)Thanks for tuning in!

Donve's won Run for the Kids back-to-back. She's won Carmen's, the Run Prix, and the Burnley Half. She just ran 2:41 at Ballarat for second place and a five-minute PB.This week Matt sits down with Melbourne marathon runner Donvé Viljoen for her first podcast appearance. They get into the Ballarat race breakdown, what's fuelled her rapid progression, life as a South African runner in Melbourne, and a few things her training partner probably wasn't meant to share.Thanks for tuning in!

Lots of recapping this week as Matt ran Ballarat Marathon and Jordan and Chris ran a local 10km race on the Gold Coast.London Marathon happened, Sawe ran a new WR of 1:59:30 with the top 3 beating the previous marathon WRThanks for tuning in!

Episode 106 again clears some indecision for the Rooster XI. A few new names to think about in that chat.Matt is now in the final stages of Ballarat marathon training, Chris is now loving his time at the track and Jord is finding his new groove.Lots to chat about this week!Thanks for tuning in

Firstly.. It's been awhile since we updated the Rooster XI..Matt has run his biggest marathon session to date, Chris is still running back to basics and Jordan wins parkrun!Aus Nationals was a great watch over the weekend with the cream rising to the top - early celebrations and falls made headlines.Thanks for tuning in!

Three weeks out from Ballarat and we are deep in the taper cave and honestly, it's cooked us. This week we're breaking down everything you need to know about the taper: why your legs feel like lead, why phantom injuries appear out of nowhere, and why your brain convinces you that you've somehow lost all your fitness overnight.Aus Nationals on this weekend, with the best of the best competing in SydneyThanks for tuning in!

Matt and Jordan are head to Melbourne for the Maurie Plant meet. This week: Matt breaks down his big marathon session, Jordan recaps his 10km race, and Chris explains why he's gone back to basics. Huge results for Aus distance running!Thanks for tuning in!

Thanks to ASICS for sponsoring Shoe of the Month this month - Today we chat about the Superblast 3, the comparisons to the 2 and how we are using it.Find it here - https://www.asics.com/au/en-au/superblast-3/p/AOP_1013A177-400.htmlJordan and Chris raced at the T100 and Matt is making his way (very slowly) to Ballarat Marathon,Thanks for tuning in!

Fresh off episdoe 100 we are back to chat all things training and AI methods of optimising our running.Jords sick..again.. Chris has a 10k race this weekend and Matt is ticking them off one by one.We reveal the winner of the word competition!

Who would have thought we'd hit 100 episodes.. and who better to help us celebrate than the Australian Marathon Record holder - Andy Buchanan. He was there for episode 50 so it seemed right to have him back for episode 100.We re- live some old episodes and celebrate our latest achievements. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in, followed and messaged in. We truly value you all!

The Superblast 3 is out today… and yes, we’ve got thoughts.With marathon season creeping up, we talk about what you should be doing right now - especially if you’re not already running consistently.Some massive results in Hobart to go over, as well as Sinead back racing in marathons. We have announced a competition for our 100th episode next week!

This week we unpack the use of shoes and when is it appropriate to wear race day shoes. Matt and Chris all have some good consistent training while Jordan plans an unplanned down week after experiencing some shin splints. Mizuno Neo Zen 2 was in for review this month - TL;DR we like them!Thanks for tuning in!

Jack Rayner joins us fresh off his stunning run at the Barcelona Half Marathon, where he clocked an official 59:53 (2:49/km) to become Australia’s newest national record holder and only the second Aussie ever to break the one-hour barrier.We dive into how it feels to claim another Australian record, pinch one off Brett Robinson, and what the lead-up looked like heading into Barcelona. Perhaps we'll see Jack at GC Marathon Thanks for tuning in

The coolest guy in distance running (Jack Rayner) goes bang in Barcelona over the weekend. Breaking the Aus half marathon record in 59:53...2:49/km..We delve into our training weeks and answer a few questions sent in by the listeners.Thanks for tuning in!

As running events draw closer we chat about race day nerves and managing our expectations during the training block and on race day. This all after the usual catch up and training weeks.Jordans back, Chris keeps on getting fitter and Matt is about to start running longerThanks for tuning in!

In Episode 94, we’re joined by Jess Stenson — Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Olympian, and Australian women’s marathon record holder.Jess takes us back to that one day in Spain, unpacking her run in Valencia and how the Australian record unfolded, not as a fixed target, but as a moment where everything finally clicked.Thanks for tuning in!

Liam Boudin jumps on to chat his 61min half marsthon from Marugame over the weekend.We chat about some more WR and NR going down and how training has looked this past week!Thanks for tuning in!

Cam Myers once again proves he's going to be a great as he knocks off the aus 3000m record.We chat about some rules of the long run and try to figure out how you can get a shoe comparison wrong,,Thanks for tuning in!

The lads chat through how training’s been going, dealing with heavy humidity, early mornings, and finding the balance between getting the work done and not running yourself into the ground. We talk fartlek vs track sessions, how to tell what’s best for you, and how we’re structuring our weeks right now.There’s a quick look at overseas running with Cam racing indoors before the chat drifts into full GGR territory, rom-com recommendations, easy pancakes and used socks.. Thanks for tuning in

Maudie Skyring (coolest name in distance running) jumps on the pod fresh off her first Aussie singlet at World Cross Country and gives us the real rundown on what that experience was like.We chat about her win at the Noosa Bolt, running a 14:49 World Champs qualifier, and the not-so-fun side of elite running — hitting the standard but missing selection.Good chat, good lessons, good running.

Aussies take gold in the mixed relay XC!!The boys unload their training and Jordan is back being very consistent.Thanks for tuning in again - Feedback form is still avaiable

Thank you to everyone for the feedback so far - Here's the link to the Feedback Doc - https://forms.gle/sR5nNWsagGjM7DzM9New year, same us! We chat about goal setting and the importance of not blowing it too soon or making it a bigger deal than it has to be. We discuss the Aus Cross Country team running this weekend in the USA and go through our 2026 ins and outs. What we are keen to see and what we aren't too fussed on.

Last show of the year and we’re doing what we do best:Grading our own running years (harsh but fair), shouting out our favourite runners and locking in our Shoes of the Year.Some Ws, some Ls, some questionable grading criteria.Thanks for sticking with us this year — we’ll see you on the start line in 2026.

We chat about how to actually get sessions done over the holidays: juggling travel, food, fatigue, and family without losing fitness (or your mind).We finally chat about the Puma MagMax2.. spoiler - we love itWishing you all safe holidays!

We review the ASICS Sonicblast - how it compares, how it runs, and where it fits for everyday runners.Sonicblast Link - https://www.asics.com/au/en-au/sonicblast/p/AOP_1011C083-300.htmlThen we dive into Zatopek:10 results, highlighting the key performances, fast times, and what stood out most on the night.Another big week in running. Thanks for tuning in!

Jess Stenson takes the Aus record in the marathon over the weekend in Valencia and the spanish marathon boasts some impressive times (although a touch slower) .Matt's back from a holiday over the ditch and all of the guys chat training and aiming for a race too early.Thanks for tuning in!

In this week’s episode we dive straight into the new ASICS Megablast EKIDEN — the loudest, boldest colourway of the season. We chat how it feels on foot, where it fits in the ASICS rotation, and whether the Ekiden treatment actually changes the vibe of the shoe.We’re also joined by Average Dom Slim, who drops in to talk racing form, training rhythm, and being a new dad.Plus a quick wrap of racing news and the usual GGR chatsTune in wherever you get your pods 🎧Link to EKIDEN Megablast:https://www.asics.com/au/en-au/megablast/p/AOP_1013A170-300.html

Entering the heat early this year, trying to navigate the thick air on the GC.A bit of ashes chat sandwiched between training weeks and goods and services.Thanks for tuning in!

This week’s episode has Chris run us through his time away and how he kept the legs moving.Macca share his thoughts on the Prime X, with an audiobook rec and Jordan is now putting Oreos...in the freezer?Some exciting stuff on the way!Thanks for tuning in!

With Chris away, Macca and Jordan hold down the fort in Episode 80, breaking down their training weeks, chatting all things Melbourne Marathon ballot, and welcoming the incredibly talented Georgie Grgec to the pod.Georgie opens up about her racing mindset, the transition between distances, and what’s next for her after a standout year.Thanks for tuning in!

Brett Robinson joins us ahead of the Valencia Marathon to talk about the tough year that followed missing the Olympics, what it’s taken to rebuild form, and how he manages his mindset when things aren’t going right.We chat about the ups and downs of elite running, the grind to get back to the top, and why Brett still believes his best marathon is ahead of him.Thanks for tuning in!

Matt gives full insight into his recent trip and half marathon in Japan. He got to experience Chinese culture and racing from a POV he might never get to see again.Jordan is nearly back to continuous running - it's what we've all been waiting for. The patience is here!Chris finally lets out that he will run a 5km this weekend - spoiler alert.. he's fit..Thanks for tuning in!

It’s been one of those weeks for the crew.Macca’s packing his bags for a half marathon in China, Chris keeps rolling out solid weeks, and Jordan’s trying to find that spark again after some time off.Plus, we break down the new Nike Vomero Premium - comfort, looks, and whether it lives up to the name.Thanks for tuning in!

Matt got flown down to Melbourne with Nike for marathon weekend - a wild few days of interviews, events, and race-day hype. The boys catch up on everything that went down, what it’s like behind the media curtain, and the biggest takeaways from chatting with some of Australia’s top athletes.Thanks for tuning in! Remember to always take your chip time

It’s marathon week in Melbourne and the energy’s high. Jeff Riseley and Lydia O’Donnell join us to break down how to run smart, stay calm, and get the best out of yourself on race day. From pacing plans to mental prep - this chat will get you ready to go. Remember to take it all in.Presented with Nike Running.

Matt, Jordan and Chris are back to cover the usual chatter before Zach Facioni drops in to chat running career, life at OAC and the upcoming Melbourne Marathon. Thanks for tuning in!

Summer’s here and the heat is on! In this episode we break down our best tips and tricks for surviving (and even thriving) through summer running - from hydration hacks to smart session timing.Not much on around the grounds, so the fellas choose to catch up instead.Thanks for tuning in!

Final recap of the World Champs and they guys move straight onto the World Majors.They cover the medals, performances and the heat followed by shoe of the week,Thanks for tuning in!

This week Matt is joined by Vanessa Wilson - PE teacher, mum, and now one of Australia’s fastest marathoners.Vanessa’s journey into elite running is anything but typical. She only started structured training during COVID, went from a 2:40 debut to a 2:28 marathon, and just lined up in the green and gold at the World Championships marathon in Tokyo, finishing 38th in brutal heat.Thanks for tuning in!

The boys are back to discuss the World Champs!Jordan and Matt progress through their injury, while Chris gains another notch in the belt.. Time to race perhaps..Thanks for tuning in!

Matt and Jordan are stuck on the couch, while Chris is still running. Episode 71 is basically Chris bragging while Jordan and Matt sulk - with a few laughs, a bit of running chat, and maybe some whingeing thrown in for good measure.. Thanks for tuning in guys!!

Four-time Olympian Lisa Weightman joins us to chat celebrating running at the Sydney Marathon, how she backs up for back-to-back marathons, and the secret to her world-class consistency.Lisa has been in the game for decades and gives some insight on how she stays healthy!Thanks for tuning in

This is not a drill..Matt sits down and asks Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan a question at Nike's "Running with Royalty".Lots more to cover in this weeks episode.Well done to everyone who ran Sydney Marathon

Not as much training this week as Matt and Jordan both pull out of Sydney marathon. With a couple of MRI's between them, they have re-injured and picked up a new injury.. Chris is fairing well in the short marathon build.. but still won't let on how fast he wants to run. The boys chat Sydney marathon fields and who gets the win. As well as a few under/overs bets on the winners.Goodluck to those running Sydney!

Matt, Jordan and Chris are back for another episode as Sydney Marathon gets closer.Chris smashes another session and Matt and Jordan get inside the MRI to take a closer look at some niggles.Silesia happened with some big races with another Aus record falling over the 800mThanks for tuning in!

In Part 2 of the mini series, Matt sits down with long time friend, runner and physio Luke Vanderfeen.Luke is currently navigating his way through RED-S and trying to get back to his physical best. Which, while working full time is proving to be quite difficult.Luke shares his journey from a clinical and personal perspective and proves theres so much more that goes into training.Thanks for tuning in!

All three are back recording together this week to cover their most recent training in depth.Chris and Matt decide on the best plan for Sydney Marathon and Jordan decides he won't run the whole way.Chia pudding gets thrown around a bit and the guys decides its nice to credit strava loops when applicable.Thanks for tuning in!

Amy joins the podcast this week to chat all things under fueling, life as a single mum and cramming in sessions.Amy shares her journey through the ranks as an athlete and how training and mindset have her running some of the fastest times in the country. Amy gives some insight into her battle with REDS and how she seems to juggle that with full time life.Thanks for tuning in guys!