About this episode

Coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman discuss recent racing results and the evolving culture of running.

This week on the Better With Running podcast, coaches Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman dive into a packed weekend of racing results, ranging from the local tracks to international stages. The duo recaps standout performances from events like the Tiger 5 at Collingwood, the Run for the Kids, and the rugged Buffalo Stampede. They also highlight impressive efforts from further afield, including a half-marathon PB in Lisbon and a challenging, humid 10.5K race in Thailand that tested the limits of even the most seasoned runners. The hosts share updates from their own training blocks, with Chris putting in a solid 74-kilometre week highlighted by a demanding 5x2 minute interval session and a scenic long run through the leafy streets of Benella. Zac reflects on a tough "Mona" Fartlek session where he was "put to the sword" by training partner Jono, reminding listeners that despite how short it looks on paper, the intensity of a 20-minute session never gets any easier. In a broader discussion about the current "running boom," Chris and Zac explore how the sport is being embraced by new communities, including the rise of "gym bros" and Hyrox athletes…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Armstrong, Zac Newman

Guests: Darren Reid, Ben Stolz

Topics covered

• racing results
• training updates
• running boom
• community engagement
• performance highlights

Keywords

• running
• racing
• training
• performance
• community
• interview
• coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Run2PB

Places: Collingwood, Lisbon, Thailand, Benella

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