About this episode

The episode features an interview with Casey Thorby, discussing his transition to running and training adjustments.

Episode 297 of the Better With Running podcast kicks off with hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman catching up on their respective training weeks. Chris highlights a productive 70km week, despite a rather clumsy long run where he tripped over a bin while attempting to dispose of a gel, resulting in a scraped shoulder. Meanwhile, Zac reflects on his busy week of racing, specifically his experience at the Jells Park relays. He shares his thoughts on the challenging, hilly nature of the course and the unique, high-intensity environment of cross-country relay racing, which served as a refreshing, old-school contrast to standard road races. The heart of this episode features an interview with New Zealand-based athlete Casey Thorby. Casey provides a look into his journey as a runner, discussing his transition from being a self-taught athlete to working under the guidance of coach Andy Buchanan. A significant portion of their conversation focuses on the importance of consistency and the specific adjustments Casey has made to his training. He notes that one of the most impactful changes has been slowing down his easy runs, which has significantly improved his recovery and allowed him to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Armstrong, Zac Newman

Guest: Casey Thorby

Topics covered

• training
• running
• athlete journey
• cross-country racing
• coaching

Keywords

• running
• training
• Casey Thorby
• cross-country
• coaching
• recovery
• athlete journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Run2PB

Places: Bendigo

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