About this episode

The episode features training updates and a discussion with returning guest Matt Miller about his recent race performance and marathon training.

Welcome to Episode 288 of the Better With Running podcast. Your hosts, Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman, kick things off with a massive week of training and racing updates. Zac finally joined the "triple-digit club," logging over 100km for the week, Chris, meanwhile, shares his "heavy and sluggish" taper experience leading into the Bendigo 5km Frenzy, where he managed to break the 18-minute barrier (17:56) with a tactical masterclass, starting from the very back of the pack to stay out of trouble before picking his way through the field. The atmosphere at the Bendigo 5km Frenzy was a major highlight, with the boys praising the unique track-side energy and commentary. A standout "only in local athletics" moment involved Jamie Soares, who realized at the track that his brand-new race shoes were actually two left feet, forcing him to compete in his daily trainers. On the drive home, the post-race vibes reached a peak when Chris spotted a local sprinting down the main road at 3:00/km pace while pushing a shopping trolley—a true testament to the athletic spirit (and occasional chaos) of Bendigo at 9:30 pm. Returning guest Matt Miller joins the show to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Armstrong, Zac Newman

Guest: Matt Miller

Topics covered

• training updates
• race experiences
• marathon preparation
• athletic spirit
• local athletics

Keywords

• running
• training
• Bendigo 5km Frenzy
• Matt Miller
• marathon preparation
• athletic spirit
• race experience

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Bendigo

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