Chris continues another strong training week including a hill session followed by a 1500m handicap race, Zacca returns to the tan for a workout of 3k reps and enjoys his pacing duties. Around the grounds takes us through a couple of overseas results before our hero of the week, Luke O'Shea does an epic training run in Norway showing true dedication is his build up to London Marathon. We meet Run2PB Athlete Nick Mcdermott who joined Run2PB in 2019, we learn about his running journey, what he love...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 38 min
In this weeks Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca have running royalty in the house and they change the format to hear straight off the "Bat" from Run2PB Coach & 2 x Time Australian Representative Andy Buchanan, fresh off arguably the toughest event in the running world, where he finished 33rd. In this interview, we hear about: - Andy's preparation at Falls Creek and the lead into the trials and then getting himself ready for the course and what heat training he did before hand. - '...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 131
This week on the better with running podcast, Chris and Zacca have some promising results with their running, including Chris recapping his smoking hot run at the Bendigo Frenzy, he talks us through his strategy with the sprinklers before timing his race to perfection, starting conservatively and working his way through the field. Chris also mentions the support he has on the track from fellow run2pb coach Brady Threlfall and other athletes. Zacca hits a session around princes park, and finds hi...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 130
In this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Chriso takes us through an exciting parkrun takeover by his crew, including some stellar pacing and vollie duties. Chris and Zacca talk about their plans over the months and managing their bodies and looking towards goals for the season. We hear about some exciting results at the Box Hill with P.Bs galore, and a return to the track for run2pb coach Gemma Maini has the boys falling off their chairs. The hero of the week is announced, Karl Wans...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 129
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, we hear from Run2PB coaches Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman about their respective races back, in which they both perform below their expectations, Chris opens up with an honest account of a tough way to run a 1500m, with a blistering first lap followed by a piano landing on his back in the last lap. Chris shares where things went wrong and how he can dust himself back off and go again. Zacca has a crack at Albert Park Parkrun and finds its really t...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 128
This week on the better with running podcast, we get an update from Chris after his lighter training week, with less volume his body has bounced back and some promising signs as he managed to get onto the hallowed track in Shepparton for some mile reps, throwing the dragonflys and nailing his session and most importantly pulling up well. Zacca battles through a reduced week with his niggle, but still manages to hit a solid fartlek, before eyeing off a return to racing with a parkrun on the weeke...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 127
In this weeks episode of Better with Running, Chriso and Zac do into their training weeks, including a recovery week for Chris, whilst Zacca has a roller coaster of a week with some big sessions, some hit well and some hit not so well, and he also navigates a few niggles. In this weeks special world record chat, Zacca shares what it was like to run the final lap with Erchana as she completes 150 marathons in a row, we hear about the vibe and atmosphere and the boys marvel at the achievement and ...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 126
In this weeks episode of Better with Running, Chriso and Zac go into depth with their past few training sessions, including Chris battling through a session with a jammed up body but then following it up with a solid long run with an impromptu kick down. Zacca continues to build with the additional session and handling the increase of load, he battles through a tough threshold and is proud of himself, before backing up for a sharper session of 500s including a battle with an e-scooter. Around th...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 125
In this weeks episode of Better with Running, Chris celebrates his birthday with a number of activities and is surprised at Parkrun with training partners and friends! Zacca heads on a road trip to run with Brady Threlfall (Run2PB Co-Founder/Coach, 2.19 marathoner and host of Inside Running Podcast) we hear about a couple of solid runs and relaxing times. Zacca stumbles across "SISU" vis some holiday reading and documentaries, and the boys discuss the Finnish philosophy / way of life and how it ...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 124
Chris and Zac finish off the last episode of 2022, with a recap of their christmas running weeks, including a parkrun appearance at Shepparton from Chris, as he tries to run down a young gun from his club. Zacca takes it easy with some running and golf, as he eyes up a big 2023 season. The boys reflect on the year as coaches and what they have learnt, and also relay some experiences that other run2pb coaches have around training, patience, communication and nailing the marathon. Chriso and Zac a...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 123
This week on the Better With Running Podcast. Zacca and Chriso rejig the format and are first joined by super mum, Run2PB Coach and Podiatrist Sophie Fitt for health corner, sponsored by Fitzpod (new location 330 St Georges Road, Fitzroy) talking all things orthotics. https://www.fitzpod.com.au/ Sophie begins with a general overview of where podiatry fits in the landscape for runners, when and why you should be visiting one. We hear about the distinct differences between over the counter orthoti...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 122
In this episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso talk through a few workouts. Chris starts to get his mojo back hitting a solid session of 1min on and offs and then backs up with a strong Sunday run which included a threshold. Zacca hits the ‘donut’ and gets back on the red stuff for a few sets of 400m reps, a pace change gets the wheels turning and then heads down to gods country with his mate Josh Papa to join Run2PB Coaches Matt Davy, Gemma and Ollie for a run and pub session....
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 121
In this episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso recap a big weekend at the Wellness Run. We hear firstly about their weeks leading into the race, including a session of 400s from Chris to tune the body up. Zacca talks about his easy week of running before towing the line on a warm morning, we hear about both of their starts and then go deep into what happened to zacca in the back end of the race, resulting into a trip to the medical tent! Around the grounds features results from...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 120
In this episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso return as a duo, and also have a special guest joining them Sub 4min Miler, Australian Park Run Record Holder and Run2PB Coach James Hansen. We hear about Zacca hitting Albert Park for a final tune up over mile reps before he tows the line for the first time in months over the 10km, following the session he hits the hills of Lysterfield. James Hansen gives us an update on some recent training and racing, including a win over his de...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 119
In this episode of Better with Running Podcast, Sophie Fitt joins Zacca to talk all things running, they begin with an update on their training, including some thoughts on which way is the best / correct way to run around the tan and also what is the time rule on waiting for people joining up on a long run. Matt Davy records once again on the road, another segment of training talk, this time delving into tempo runs, the why, benefits and some examples. Soph’s Health Corner discusses cross traini...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 118
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, the guys are joined by a number of guests. Firstly we hear about Zacca's training including hitting the roads of Albert Park for the trusty km reps, before rounding out the week with a close friend/former traininig partner, Josh Papa who is training for a 43km challenge off the back of some health issues. Support Josh here: https://kmsofcompassion.asrc.org.au/page/JoshuaPapanikolaou Chris hits a tough session set by Coach Andy Buchanan, leaving him a...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 117
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca catch up again for a chat all things running and training. Chris talks through another positive week and progression with his training including some 400s and a solid long run. Zacca explains why he got up so early for a run, and is slowing converting towards becoming a morning runner, we hear about his workout around Albert Park, before he questions the behaviour of some triathletes and his training partner’s antics on a Sunday run. ...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 28 min
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca give us an update on their training weeks. Chriso takes on a session with some 1min reps and starts to feel like he is turning the corner and moving well. Zacca takes on a new session on the boulevard, and then rounds out the week with another run along the bay path, featuring a tandem bike sending some abuse his way. We hear about the Lululemon x Movember event, you can help support the cause by purchasing Movember gear or doing the ...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 115
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Sophie Fitt joins the boys for a post marathon update, we hear about her marathon moon, how she is getting back rolling and then for a very important cause how she jumped on the track and rolled some laps as part of the Run4Rossy. Soph gives us some insight into the story behind the event. You can donate and support via: https://hub.fightmnd.org.au/run-for-rossy https://www.instagram.com/runforrossy/?hl=en Zacca knocks out another week, going to a st...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 114
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, the boys open the show with an update from chris talking us through the situation of the floods of Shepparton, as he has had a stressful week with his community and many of his friends and family affected, we hear about the state of his training grounds and the clubrooms. Zacca talks through some updates on his training including more progression with his body and a threshold session, before more name dropping on his long run. Mitch from the Wollongo...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 113
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chriso and Zacca talk through their training weeks. We hear an update from Chris as he returns off the back of Melbourne Marathon, and cops some heckles from his training group about his Baby Giraffe impressions, as he continues to allow his body to recover. He hits some regular paces again causing some mid run celebrations and we hear about the hunger coming back as he looks towards summer goals. Zacca continues progress with his Knee, with progress...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 112
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, its Melbourne Marathon race recap edition! Soph Fitt joins the Chriso and Zacca to give an in-depth account of her day at Melbourne Marathon, we hear about how things didn’t go to plan but in an open and honest report, she outlines how the day unfolded and the learnings from the event. We hear from Chris with his pacing duties, and how emotional it was for him to share the day with his great mate Anna and play a role in her achieving her goal. Both t...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 51 min
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, its Melbourne Marathon race week edition! In a training update, we hear from Chris about his taper week, as he puts the icing on the cake for his preparation, he openly talks through some struggles and doubts off the back of a session Zacca hits his biggest week since May, hitting 80k and with big improvements to his knee is starting to eye off races and enjoying resuming full training. Zacca and Chriso swoon over Kipchoge and his WR run in the Berli...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 42 min
This week on the Better With Running Podcast, once again Sophie Fitt, Marathoner and Run2PB coach joins Zacca and Chris to talk through her Melbourne Marathon build up, as we edge closer to race day we hear about sophs long run and final workouts, along with her taper and nutrition plans. Zac talks through the ongoing battle with his knee and the patience required to get results and momentum from his rehab program, he highlights a mini workout that surprisingly came out ok, but looks ahead to th...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 109
This week on the Better With Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris provide an update on their training weeks. We hear about Chris hitting a big long run and clocking 81ks as he continues to build for the marathon, he talks about how he continues to enjoy the challenge and process of training for a marathon once again. Zacca reveals his new formal coaching setup, and how he is adapting to having sessions and runs set for him, before getting back on the boulevard for more choice words from cyclists and...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 108
This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Chris and Zacca are joined by Run2PB Coach, Fitzpod Podiatrist and Marathoner Sophie Fitt to hear about how her training is going leading into the Melbourne Marathon. Soph digs into the past few training weeks, some sessions she has hit, mentally and physically how she is feeling as the race gets closer and her race goals. She reveals her plan for the longest run in prep including where it will be executed, goals of the session and the fuel on board,...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 41 min
This week on the Better With Running Podcast, Zacca and Chris open the show with a special guest joining them who is on an epic world record attempt, Erchana Murray Bartlett is running a marathon every day, making my way from the tip of mainland Australia (Cape York) to the toe (Melbourne) that’s 155 consecutive marathons for a total of 6,200kms to spread a very important message - Extinction is a CHOICE and she has partnered with the wilderness society to raise $62,000. The boys try to get thei...
Aug 30, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 106
Chris gives us a recap of his pacing job at Ballarat as he ventured down for the first time, with a job of pacing elite marathoner, run2pb coach and regular BWR host, Sophie Fitt. They also finally meet for the first time in real life and get to share a race experience together. Zacca continues his rebuild and return to running. James Hansen joins the boys for a catch up, last time they caught up was in April and James had his sights set on a few domestic road races, before heading to Europe, we...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 105
In this weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast, Zacca is back after an eventful two weeks and happy to have a spot on the mic alongside host Chris Armstrong. We hear the latest on Chris’s nerve issues as he rides the roller coaster of managing a niggle, his sunday culminates with an epic impromptu long Sunday run, as he turns his attention to a pacing gig with Run2PB legend, Sophie Fitt as he makes his debut this weekend at Ballarat. Zacca gives us a behind the scenes, play by play on a ph...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 103
This week Chris steps into the hosts chair and Soph steps into co-hosting duties while Zacca has a well earned week off. Chris and Soph chat about Soph’s return to the AV circuit with a quality run in the 10km at Albert Park for Old Xaverians. Soph’s Health Corner returns where we meet Soph’s brother Damian (Damo) Ryan for some strength and conditioning chat. Damo goes into depth on how to get started, introducing warm ups into your easy days and how to introduce strength and conditioning into y...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min
