Mega Episode! The Zacca and Matt talk about their recovery week post Sandy Point 10km. Zacca shows his recovered well by hitting a solid Threlfall Fartlek, while Matt takes on half of Josh Harris' hour of power (30min of 1min ON, 30sec float fartlek). Run2PB coach Andy Buchanan joins in to discuss his recent 13:42min 5km PB at the Box Hill burn. Andy goes into the details of some of his sessions leading up to the race and chats about his future plans (including a marathon scoop). He also chats a...
Mar 08, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 42
In this weeks episode, Zacca and Matt recap their epic showdown at the Sandy Point - 10km, discussing how the race unfolded for both of them and then how they both plan to recover as they head into their marathon specific blocks as they build towards the Gold Coast Marathon. They also recount the excitement of catching up with other Run2PB athletes at the event. In a big weekend of racing around the country, they also discuss some impressive performances from Brisbane based athletes Katie and Je...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 41
In this weeks episode, Zacca and Matt catch up about how their training has gone this week. Zacca goes into detail about his 4 x 5min and 3 x 10min sessions, in the lead up to his showdown with Matt at the Sandy Point 10km. Matt discusses hitting another hills session, building into 4 x 3min and 2 x 1min hills. Along with a 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 fartlek session, to close out another 140km week. They also chat about their entry into the Gold Coast marathon and the excitement around the build. Run2PB c...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 40
In this weeks return episode, Zacca and Matt catch up about how their last month of training has been. Zacca nails a 4k/3k/2k session in the lead up to his showdown with Matt over 10km, this time at Sandy Point 10km. Matt discusses how he was put back over the Christmas period due to illness and took a few weeks to build back up. Zacca and Matt also have a chat about their hills session they did down at Devilbend. Myles Gough, founder of RunCreature jumps back on to discuss his sub 15min PB at t...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Zacca and Matt catch up for a run and record their Launceston race debrief on the ground. They discuss how the race went for each of them, how Zacca charged past Matt at 3km and got him by 30 seconds. Zacca goes into his lead up training week and Matt chats about one of his taper sessions. They also talk about how their recovery has been and what’s in store for 2021. Myles Gough, founder of RunCreature jumps back on to discuss a training update, gives some more details of his feature article on ...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 38
One week out before the Launceston 10km, Zacca and Matt dissect their latest sessions. Matt talks through how his specific 10km session, 5 x mile reps and then discusses how he changed his training to ensure recovery and adaptation from that. Zacca nails a strong progression run and 6 x 4min reps as he gets more specific in his training. Fresh off her win in an Australian record 50km time, Run2PB coach Steph Auston joins the show. Steph goes into detail about how the race panned out, what specif...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 37
Zacca and Matt talk about the latest training weeks, dealing with a few bumps in the road and managing their ageing bodies, but both seem to have managed their niggles and crank out some good training ahead of their 10km race down in Launceston in a few weeks time. Myles Gough, founder of RunCreature, jumps on again to chat about his latest feature article on one of Australia’s best ever marathoners, Jess Stenson. He also lets us in on a scoop about his next feature article and talks about his o...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Zacca chats about an epic session he rolled out, hitting a 5 minute tempo into 6 by 90sec ON/OFF. Dodging packed paths of cyclists, runners and walkers in the process. Matt details how he went over the 5km time trial he helped pace for Jake, going in depth about how they attacked the 5km and adjusted paces on the fly to get the optimal result. Zacca and Matt chat about their excitement and detail some aspects of their training in the lead up to their next race, the Launceston 10k. Chatting about...
Nov 20, 2020•48 min•Ep. 35
In this weeks episode, Zacca and Matt discuss a couple sessions they each hit through the week. Zacca picks the pace up in his 4 x 4/2/1min, dipping into the low 3min/k for the shorter reps, in prep for his race against Matt in the Launceston 10km! Zacca lets us know the thoughts behind the session and how it’s progressed to being a part of his week. Zacca also notches up his biggest week for a while with 105km. Matt discusses his thorough enjoyment in getting out for a big group run on the Morn...
Nov 12, 2020•51 min•Ep. 34
Madeline Heiner, Gemma Maini and Sophie Fitt n jump on the podcast this week to takeover! They give us an update on how they are tracking at the moment, how their athletes are performing, how they have dealt with and worked around the craziness of 2020 and answer some listener questions. Partners Yarraville Running Company, shop online @ https://www.therunningcompany.com.au/yarraville/ https://www.instagram.com/therunningcompany_yarraville/?hl=en Run2PB Links Socials Run2PB YouTube: https://www....
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 33
Zacca and Matt discuss a couple sessions they each hit through the week. Zacca dabbles in his favourite, the progression run around the tan, along with enjoying getting out with Frankie for his 12 / 8 / 4min efforts session. Matt rolls out his 29km long run from Devilbend to Dromana and hits a 6 x 1km reps with a couple of Peninsula's finest. Big week around the tracks recapping some exciting performances from Run2PB Athletes. Steph and Llewellyn catch up for a chat about the 100k 'no idea' solo...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 32
Zacca and Matt talk about his latest session, including 400m and tempo efforts. Matt quizzes Zac on his massive upcoming session with training partner - Frankie Conway. Zacca and Matt chat with founder of RunCreature, Myles Gough - Australia's newest online running magazine. they discuss his own running journey, what prompted him to start the website/publication, some of the interviews he has already published and and what plans are in store for the future. Andy Buchanan and Brady Threlfall are ...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 31
Zacca and Matt talk about how they have recovered from their Run2PB Virtual 5km went with both getting back into sessions and talk about how they have both are excited for more races ahead, they chat over a potential pacing gig on the track. Zacca catches up one of his athletes based in Tasmania, Matt Morgan, fresh off a new half marathon P.B, they talk about his transition into running, the quest for a sub 3hr and how he fits running into his life as a father of two kids. Stay tuned to our soci...
Oct 16, 2020•44 min•Ep. 30
Zacca and Matt debrief about how their Run2PB Virtual 5km went, they then are joined by guest and Run2PB Coach Chris Armstrong. They discuss some of the amazing results coming through in the Virtual 5km and Chris gives an update on some great time trials run on the Shepparton track! Matt catches up Run2PB coach, Sammy the Shoe Dog, to discuss about various types of racing flats and who would benefit from them. Sammy also gives an update on how he is travelling, along with how his athletes are go...
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Zacca and Matt discuss how their training is going heading towards their attempts at the Run2PB Virtual 5km. Matt hits the track for some 400m repeats and Zacca attacks a tempo then 3min reps. They also take a look at the London Marathon, where there are numerous different races amongst the race. Including the battle between Kipchoge and Bekele as well as how the Aussie contingent is looking. In the round the tracks segment, Zacca and Matt look at the numerous great runs from the Run2PB legends ...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 28
Jack Davies and Josh Harris jump on the podcast this week to takeover! They give us an update on how they are tracking at the moment, how their athletes are performing, including some impressive races and time trials, along with training talk on threshold runs, sharing in a big goal for 2021 and answering some listener questions.. Zacca and Matt discuss how they are looking for the Run2PB Virtual 5km, Matt dishes out a scare tactic by uploading onto the Run2PB YouTube Channel his last 5km Time T...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Big episode with Zacca and Matt first discussing Run2PB proudly partnering with The Running Company Yarraville and New Balance to put on the Run2PB Virtual 5km Event, to be run between October 1st and 14th. Run2PB coach Sammy the shoe dog jumps in to give a review of the prize for the virtual event, the New Balance 1080’s, along with an update on a cracking goal he’s made. Matt catches up with one of his athletes, elite Olympic lifter and all round great guy, Troy Hewkins. Who last weekend slash...
Sep 18, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 26
Zacca and Matt catch up on how each other’s 60min workout went that was set by Brady. A challenging 20minute session of 5/4/3/2/1min ON, 1min jog recovery between each. They discuss the impacts training partners have on how they approach and execute sessions. Matt catches up Run2PB coach, Sammy the Shoe Dog, to discuss triathlon and ironman racing shoes and the variables that should be taken into account when making such an important decision. Sammy also shares his wisdom of some key tips he wou...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 30 min
In this week's episode, Zacca and Matt crunch the numbers on their 60min session set by Run2PB Coach Dave P. 6min Effort 2min recovery 3 x 4min (90sec recovery) 2 x 30sec on/ 30sec off They discuss Stage 4 restrictions and the first thing they'll do when the 5km bubble is raised. Run2PB Athlete Stu Mclay pens a cracking blog, that Matt and Zac both have some takeaways from. Blog: https://www.run2pb.co/post/running-in-the-time-of-covid-19 Zacca interviews Chris O'Neill, Run2PB's newest coach. Pro...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 24
Zacca and Matt talk about their experiences with 1k reps, in anticipation of hearing another training talk segment, featuring Run2PB coaches Andy Buchanan and Brady Threlfall, as they discuss all things 1k Reps, they outline how they approach them in sessions and execute, filled with practical takeaways and key learnings for all runners. Matt and Zac takes us through an around the 'track/trails/road' segment celebrating some amazing achievements from Run2PB athletes. Zac catches up with Brad Ful...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 23
Matt and Zac talk about how they going Melbourne at the turnaround mark of the 6 week (stage 4 lockdowns), how they are going without having races and how they are keeping motivated with training and lack of events. Zacca catches up with Luke Bell for an interview. Luke debuted at Kona at the ripe age of 22, he then managed to have 2 top tens in the arguably worlds most famous endurance event - Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Luke's professional career across the Tri/70.3/full ironm...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 22
Zacca and Matt talk through their 60min sessions, and the positive feedback that they have been having in the running community. Matt takes on Sophie Fitt's workout over a hilly course and finds it bloody tough!! They talk about Madelines workout - 3 x 5min sets , into 30sec recovery /30sec hard with a 3min recovery between each. Sammy the Shoe Dog is back in the house for another segment of 'Shoe Chat', talking about minimalist and maximalist Run2PB Athlete Lauren Das returns to the mic (Previo...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 21
Zacca and Matt catch up about how they're managing the newly imposed Stage 4 Restrictions and how they are adapting their training and their athletes training in Melbourne to the new 60 minute exercise restriction. But it's not all doom and gloom! Other areas of Australia are getting back into racing and it's fantastic to see! Zacca throws a shout out to some of his athletes looking at doing time trials and racing within the next couple of months. Run2PB coach Josh Harris gets behind the mic to ...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Matt and Zac talk about the recently launched Baller2Runner 10km Program for team sports athletes looking to improve their running and they discuss what the program entails and their experiences from a coaching point of view. Matt and Sammy Mclean catch up for another segment of Shoe Chat. In this Part 2 of this week's interview, with newly appointed Run2PB coach Sophie Fitt opens about topics that need more conversations in regards to female distance running, We look forward to hearing more fro...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 19
Matt and Zac reflect upon their own training and challenges with a masked up Melbourne and dealing with the increased traffic out on the trails and paths. Zac catches up with past guest and Run2PB Athlete, Stu Mclay they review his 3k time trial, and look ahead towards a new block and focus around a 10k Time Trial. Matt also talks about the highs of running a cracking time trial to then facing a challenge with a rolled ankle. In this week's interview, newly appointed Run2PB coach Sophie Fitt cat...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 18
Matt smashes his time trial and zac grills him on how it all went down! Training Talk Segment: Run2PB Coaches Brady Thelfall and Andy Buchanan, Brady catches up with Andy and how he has been training, and then he takes us through his special hilly and threshold session. This week also includes audio from a recent Run2PB Live event " Training your mind - The mental side of running. Featuring Coaches and Runners: Run2PB Coach & Australian Olympian Madeline Heiner Run2PB Coach & Australian ...
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 58 min
Matt and Zac catch up to see how they’ve been tracking through the week including a snippet of audio post session with the roles reversed, past guest and training partner of Zac being interviewed on the spot during a warm down after completing a tempo after a small niggle. Zac interviews new Run2PB Coach, Chris Armstrong. they cover: > His running journey and what inspired him to get running again. > Involvement in the running community including the Shepparton Runners Club. > Coaching ...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 16
Matt and Zac catch up to see how they’ve been tracking through the week and discuss what techniques they use to ensure they’re staying strong and healthy whilst increasing their training volume. Jack Davies catches up with one of his star Run2PB athletes, all the way from Austin Texas, USA, Supreeth Mannava. They discuss Supreeth’s running journey with Run2PB, how he has slashed time off his 5km PB, built up to a 10km and now looking to target a half marathon. They also chat about mentality and ...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Matt and Zac have an intruder in the studio, as Brady pops in to try and steal some tips on podcasting! They discuss the weekends time trials that went down with a number of Run2PB athletes over various distances. With the coaches drawing on some learnings and aspects of time trials. Zac recounts his adventure out to pace his Athlete Will and includes a quick post time trial interview. Matt and Brady tackle a listener Question:" Do you have a specific warm up routine you follow before a race?" D...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 14
Matt and Zac talk about mental tactics and strategies they use in training and racing to help them get through tough situations, the conversation was inspired after reading Sammy Mclean's article. You can read the blog here: https://www.run2pb.co/post/how-to-become-a-mentally-stronger-runner In Part 1 of our interview with Josh Harris, Zacca chats to Josh about: > His P.Bs across all distances from 800m > Marathon > We find out what is his most satisfying and you’ll be surprised! > H...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 13
