About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Dylan Littlejohn about his running journey and training experiences.

Chriso and Zacca kick off by reflecting on their recent experience at the Cruden Farm XCR event, where the mud, technical terrain, and ditches provided a notoriously challenging cross-country test. The duo share a recap of navigating the course's relentless switchbacks and even discusses the surreal experience of running through a landscape so "cooked" that the beautiful scenery only became apparent in post-race photos. This week’s featured guest is Run2PB athlete and Diamond Valley Athletics Club (DVAC) member, Dylan Littlejohn. A seasoned runner of 12 years, Dylan joins the show to discuss his recent running journey, including his impressive 2:44 personal best at the Ballarat Marathon. Dylanis now focused on his next major goal: the Valencia Marathon later this year. Dylan opens up about his evolution as a marathoner, candidly admitting that his early approach involved "hammering" the final 12km after an easy start—a strategy that led to some memorable blowups before he began working with the Run2PB coaching structure. He credits coach Jonny Squire with helping him increase his weekly training volume and providing the accountability necessary to stay…

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