That's Running

In todays episode we're talking about the science and evidence behind running. We s tend to say a lot.  Some of it is utter nonsense bit most things are based on wither our experience as runners and practitioners or on the scientific body of evidence that is out there. 

It has been a while (way too long...we actually don't want to know) but we managed to get our shit together and we're back in your ears. This one is just an update, some banter and some news. Tune in, lace up and enjoy!

We're back and talking about running injuries. We're discussing our views on how runners tend to get injured and how to deal with those injuries.

Why run 1 marathon if you can run 50 on consecutive days. Sometimes ignorance is bliss and that was definitely the case when he started

You can track and plan your training and running in many different ways. You can use your heart rate, Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), Pace and you can also use Power> We're talking to Sally and Nathan about the benefits of using power output as your main metric.

Mitch has decided to create his own ultra with his own running club to raise awareness and money for some great causes. Mitch has a great running journey that helps that resulted in a running club, 'coaching' and soon an ultramarathon

Pat is talking to Sally about RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). This very common (yet poorly diagnosed or discussed) condition that affects mainly women and some men. This is a must listen for all runners and coaches

Pat and Mike are discussing all things ultra running. We're in the midst of the ultra season (or at least the prep for it) and we've got all the latest tips and tricks

We're talking to Michaela about her experience of the epic Coast to Kisciuszko 240km ultramarathon. A great journey to get to to start and an even greater one to get to the finish. Tune in for some awesome running stories

Andy loves his stats and numbers. He's one of those running geeks that analyses everything he does to improve and see if his training is on track. We're talking about the best apps, strava, and how to go about it

We're talking to Alice from Pledge for the Planet. It's like running an event and fund-raising but for the planet rather than for a charity. Get on board!

Bloody Hell! Pat has done it again. Solid proof right there that runners are indeed dumb. We're talking about his most recent injury due to...too much running. A very interesting look into forefoot pain and the dangers around it when it comes to overloading certain structures

We followed up with Abby (THE Sports Scientist and Sweat expert) from Precision Hydration for a Q&A session. You guys asked, Abby answered.

There's a lot to think about when you're running. Your breathing, cadence, speed, form and much more. Where do you start?

We all want to run faster but how do we go about it? In this episode we're discussing a few approaches to that can help to improve your speed. Do you want to improve your running speed? Tune in to this episode!

We've taken to this legend before and we decided to get him back on. We're talking to Will from Turbo runners and how Covid has grown his running club because he does things a bit differently Tune in for a rad episode

Train hard, recover harder! We're all very good at training but we don't always take our recovery that serious. In this episode we're talking all things recovery and the impact it has on your performance.

We're discussing an approach to training that focusses on the things you're not great at/hate/dread/just don't like. Training the things you're bad at, can really help you improve the things you're good at. What is your weakest link in training?

We all know we have to hydrate during our training and racing. A few of us actually know how to do it properly. We're talking to Andy from Precision Hydration because he matches hydration and the science behind it very well. If you're a big sweater, cramper or just want to know more about proper hydration then this is a must hear episode.

Everything is cancelled! Well...maybe not everything. We're all seeing our goal events being cancelled and are getting pretty down about it. It sucks but there are definitely still ways to challenge ourselves. We see the smaller underground events popping up, online challenges and heaps more. Tune in for some great ideas to mix it up during Covid

It's been while due to everything that's happening in the world but we're back with a new episode! We're doing a double barrel episode on 'How to get started' as requested and because so many people have recently started running. The other topic we cover is tight calves because every bloody runner has them

We're talking to Lyndsay from Naked Sports Innovations. A great journey from designer to runner to designing products for runners. He puts great thought, technology and time into all his products to make sure they're the best the can be for any sort of running.

We're talking to a great runner and nutritionist Lisa Sherman from Whole Life Nutrition. Tune in for some great advice on all things nutrition around your running.

You're getting an insight into our brain. An online coaching client has presented with knee pain and needs help. We've never met this person as they're overseas. We're discussing the things we need to know to help our runners with injuries.

It's been a while since the Coronavirus has hit the world. Everybody deals with it in a different way. Pat and Mike share their experiences in regards to running and training during this period.

We're discussing hamstring tendons in this podcast. Any niggles in your hamstring, maybe gluts, maybe back of the hip and other vague locations around the back of the leg than this one is for you. We're talking about this because we see a lot of these in our day to day practice and we want to make sure the information is out there

With everything that's going on in the world we wanted to discuss goals, motivation and why we would and should be running at the moment.

Our friend Brodie Sharpe from Melbourne asked us to talk about knee pain on his podcast. Running Smarter (we like the name) There were some great insights from Brodie in regards to assessment and treatment. We might have gotten a bit physio technical but that doesn't make it less enjoyable

We believe that we can agree on the fact that running is the best...well apparently we can't. Strava has done some research amongst 25.000 runners. They've found some very interesting things in their research which we'll discuss in this episode

We're talking about shoes again. This time it's the new HOKA which comes with a few warnings. Have they taken it too far or does it have to be this specialised?

As runners we have a lot going on. Long runs, Tempo runs, Intervals, Stairs, Strength training, cross training and then there's the rest of life. We're talking about how to fit all these things into your life and have some tips on how to prioritise your sessions.

Mindset is vital for running but where do you start? We're talking to Human Development Coach Daniel Kurlapski from Yes& to see what strategies we can implement to get us through the tougher days

Two titans of running are facing off at this years London Marathon. Both of these legends are absolutely amazing but who will win? And what shoes will they wear?

We've sort of touched on this one about a year ago but now we're delving into what it actually is and what you can do to sort yourself out if you get them

Most runners have a goal they work towards. Some goals are easy to crack whilst others are a bit more audacious. We discuss our goals for the year and try to broaden the perspective on what running goals can look like.

Sorry for the delay but Christmas snuck up on us. We're still here and will continue to be. We're discussing our favourite topic...ourselves. We've had a few ups and downs ourselves so tune in for an honest update on what we're doing

We're talking shoes...again. Because we love talking about running shoes. We're discussing the new technological developments in running shoes and how it has shifted over the years

We interviewed Matt a while ago. A crossfit coach planning to run a marathon. He managed to do it and this is his story

Sometimes you just have to pull out. If you're lucky it's just a training run, if you're unlucky it's a race. Pat and Mike discuss their experience, why it happened and how to cope

Sometimes you're just running along...and you're injured! People go to their health professional of choice and sometimes get a scan. (x-ray, CT, MRI Ultrasound). Scans can give us a lot of information but not all of that is good information

Today we're discussing knee pain. This is one that affects a great number of runners. We discuss how we approach knee pain and some easy solutions

Here it is! We've got the boys back together to chat about UTMB. Everything is covered from sleep deprivation to cow attacks. Tune in for a great episode

Consistency is key! When it comes to running, having a solid base is more important than interval, hill and tempo training. So how do you build that solid base? Find your answers here

Today we're discussing the what, why, how, do's and don'ts of muscle tears. If you've ever torn a muscle, keep your ears open

Can you train for a marathon in 6 weeks? Danielle gives us an insight in her training to do the Sydney marathon with 6 weeks left. For most people this is a 'Don't try this at home' scenario.

How do you go from running hill repeats on your own to having 200 other people join you? Trent and Todd have done it. They've created and awesome, al-inclusive run community. This is their story and their why.

We're talking about strength...again. We're getting Danielle's opinion about strength training, what her favourite exercises are and how to incorporate it into a training block

UTMB starts this Friday at 6PM. Pat discusses how training has been for the guys, how they're feeling and what the plan is for the big day.

So a pretty fit guy sees a 100k race and thinks... 'Yeah I can do that'. Then he meets a few crazy runners and actually starts training...What could possibly go wrong? A story of running, pain and panadol.

In this episode we have the privilege to chat to Patrick Farmer. A bit of a legend in the Australian Running scene (He literally ran around Australia) and all round inspirational runner. Listen to this mans story and running wisdom.

Laura talks to us about training for and finishing the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. A very inspiring story and a lot of fun!

We've made it to our the 52nd episode!!! We're talking about barefoot running and of course the feet. Should we run barefoot? Why would we? Are there any benefits? You'll find out here

A lot of questions are answered in this episode. We've managed to cover most of the questions asked on facebook. We're talking poles, carrying gear, sub3 marathon and a lot more

We answer questions submitted by our legendary listeners

With Mike still overseas we decided to talk about running overseas. How do you approach running when you’re out of town. A few great tips for the runner that travels (for fun and/or work)

We’re talking about some essential things every runner should do for their running. This is when running and when not running. Let us know if we’ve missed any

We've got Alex Bell from The Running Room back on to talk about all things running technique. Definitely worth a listen if you're looking to improve on your running technique and efficiency

We're talking about the upcoming UTMB with Pat. How is he doing with 11 weeks to go and what is the plan going forward? We get an update on how Pat plans to tackle the next 9 big weeks of running and how the other boys are doing

Have you ever had any issues with the notorious ITB? In this episode we discuss what the bloody thing actually is, why it can hurt you and how to get rid of it (the pain, not your actual ITB)

How do you tackle 225km in the Australian bush? The distance itself is crazy enough, but being the only female finisher and coming third is an awesome achievement. Karen shares how she achieved this on her second attempt at RDU135

Claire has decided to run her first marathon and is determined to raise $12,000 in the process leading up to it. A great goal and great cause!

We're having a long conversation with Podiatrist Tim Bransdon. We're talking about feet, orthotics, podiatry, running, injuries and of course Tim's story A must listen for any runner that has feet

By now you've probably heard about the disaster that happened to the 7.5hr London Marathon pacer. We discuss if marathon running should be all inclusive or should we have specific cut off times?

We all started running at some point. Luke started when he was 160kg and now he runs marathons. We get some great insight into his journey.

A Crossfit coach running a marathon...that's bound to go wrong. We're talking to Matt why has decided he wants to run a marathon this in 5 months. He is really fit (when it comes to crossfit) but has no experience with long distance running.

We're talking to Paulina about how running can be different for women and the effect running can have on the female body. She explains the Female Athlete Triad and her experience dealing with this.

Sometimes running can be hard. Not just physically but also mentally. You're dealing with injuries, slumps, pain, despair and lack of motivation. Your ups and downs are part of your running but there are certain things you can do to help yourself through these moments

We're talking to Will in this episode. This is his story from Rugby to tattoos, motorbikes, crossfit and many other things to eventually end up running ultra marathons.

We're talking to our friend and runner extraordinaire Matthew Joyce who just came back from Kenya. He did a 2 week training camp where he met and ran with a few of his personal running idols. Listen for some true running passion and inspiration

Recovering after a race, especially a big race, is important but also very depending on your training and the race itself. We're discussing how we feel after doing Six Foot Track Marathon and some things to consider after a big event.

A lot of athletes have certain superstitions or rituals before a game or a race. A favourite shirt, a lucky pair of undies or a morning routine. We talk about our little quirks before a race or a long run

Tapering is a big part of training. Some people love, others absolutely hate it. We talk about why you should taper and how to do it properly. We also touch on the taper tantrum and mike's reverse taper strategy

The achilles tendon can literally be a runners Achilles' heel (Greek mythology pun intended). An overload injury to the achilles is not uncommon and once it's injured the road back to pain free running can be long and frustrating. We talk about what steps you can take to deal with this potentially annoying part of the body

Most of us know that we should only increase our weekly running load by 10% to reduce risk of injury. This can be a bit tedious, especially when we're running shorter distance. Luckily for us there is some limited research from last year that might show this is not completely true. Running Physio Tom Goom has come up with a idea that might give us a bit more to play with

We're talking to Alex Bell from the running room. Alex has brought Elite level laboratory equipment into the running world to get the best outcomes for everyday runners.

In this episode we're talking to a movement specialist. Ryan DeBell from Movement Fix wouldn't call himself a runner but knows and understands movement to a different level. We're picking his brain on how moving well can help runners run well

Most runners get pain or niggles from time to time. It can be hard to know if you can run through it or if it's better to take a few days to give it a rest. We discuss the best way to approach these things.

We're talking to Patrick, Steve and Chris about how they managed to qualify and enter one of the most prestigious ultramarathons in the world, the Ultra trail Du Mont Blanc. How did they get there and what to do now?

There are many things involved when it comes to running form. Breathing, leaning, cadence, arm swing and much more. We're discussing some basic tips on how you could potentially improve your running efficiency and how it can become more enjoyable.

Sometimes we just need to run for the sake of our sanity. This can be to have some alone time, to deal with issues or just to clear the mind.

How do you tackle your very first marathon? What do you do and what are the thing you might shouldn't do? We're talking to recent marathoner Lucy about her experience and what to expect

Are you taking on the UTA this year? Or are you doing any other trail (ultra)marathon (This also goes for training for shorter races) then we'll give you a few pointers on how to prepare for it and what to do/not to do.

More questions answered in this episode. We're talking about Yoga as crosstraining, good warm-ups, increasing your running, Rural shoe shopping and eating and walking in an Ultra marathon.

You've asked and we've answered. Based on our facebook post we're answering questions asked by you legends. We've split it over two episodes so they won't get too long.

We're chatting to ultra runner and running coach Ali from Squadrun. We're getting her insights in regards to her running and what she thinks as a running coach

Ep17 - Running Myths

We love running and all it's different forms. Today we chat about non-conventional running events and how fun, interesting, and challenging these can be

Every runner needs a few good pairs of running shoes but the question is how do you choose the right pair?? Both of us have worked in a specialty running store and we're talking about good vs bad choices, why you should have multiple pairs and some of the since behind it.

We all run for different reasons and we all know running makes us feel better. Out guest in this episode talks about how running, triathlon, and the running community changed his life, helped him with his mental health and maybe even saved his life.

What do you do when you have to do non running? We're discussing everything in regards to cross training especially when it comes to cross training when you're injured.

What do you do when you have bone stress, shin splints, stress reactions and any other bone related running injuries? How do you manage it and who do you see when in the process. What does recovery look like? We discuss it all in episode 12

We're talking to Melanie Warman today who ran competitive in the UK and has been running her own coaching business whilst raising money for charity on the side.

In this episode we discuss all things around foods, drinks, gels, electrolytes, juice and more for training and racing

Eliud Kipchoge set the new record in Berlin at 2:01:39. We chat about this amazing performance and what does this mean for Sub 2?

In this episode we talk to Steve. He's a great long distance runner and on top of the normal challenges he has to deal with his Diabetes as well. Great to hear how some people just make it work

Running fast or running slow? Why change your pace when should you do it. Speed sessions vs tempo runs vs long runs vs recovery runs. It's all covered in this episode.

We've all heard about it and we sort of know what it is. We talk about how cadence can help you and how changing it could potentially improve your running

Do you stretch, do you use a foam roller or do you get regular massages? Which one is better or should you do all of them? We discuss it all in the 5th episode.