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Bowen Law returned to the Better With Running podcast after running 2:56:52 at the Melbourne Marathon, 26 minutes quicker than his 3:23 debut. Coached by Run2PB's Matt Davey, the Frankston plumber bounced back from a 3:30 at Ballarat with two quality sessions a week, a peak of around 68K and a lot more respect for his body.

Julian 'Moose' Spence joins Better With Running episode 320: from footy and the Navy to a 2:14 marathon and Doha 2019, how he coaches Ellie Pashley, what most coaches get wrong, and what to know before you buy running shoes.

Fraser Pope returned to the Better With Running podcast after running 2:46:23 at the Melbourne Marathon, his second PB of the year after 2:49:23 at the Gold Coast. Coached by Run2PB's James Telford, he lost 8 to 9 kilos, peaked at 124K a week and learned to run by feel.

Mel Townsend came back on the Better With Running podcast after running 2:41 at the Melbourne Marathon, finishing 10th overall and third Victorian. Coached by Run2PB's Matt Davey, she went from 63K weeks to 105K, tucked in behind the 2:40 group and took in about 97 grams of carbs an hour.

Run2PB coach and Australian marathon record holder Andy Buchanan shares his race week advice for the Melbourne Marathon on episode 317 of Better With Running: do less, know the course, run to your training and take it one 5K at a time.

Race week tips from Run2PB coaches, plus the 2026 start times, course changes and aid station details you need for the Nike Melbourne Marathon and Half Marathon.

Rory Flanagan has now joined the Better With Running podcast four times, and each visit adds another chapter to one of the most relatable stories in the Run2PB community. A former school 400m runner and soccer veteran turned Bendigo electrician, the 45-year-old went from a self-coached half marathon to a 2:56 marathon debut, and has since worked his way down to a 2:40:46 PB under Run2PB coach Ben Stolz — with Chicago next on the list and the sub-2:40 barrier firmly in his sig

Jenna Truman came on the Better With Running podcast fresh off the Sydney Marathon, and there was a lot of ground to cover. A finance professional and mum of two calling in from Brisbane, Jenna has worked with Run2PB coach Matt Davey since 2019 and has since ticked off all six Abbott World Marathon Majors — including backing Boston straight up into London in the same week — survived a gallbladder attack mid-race, and, two weeks after this year's Sydney redemption run, thrown

Andy Catchlove recently came back on the Better With Running podcast, and plenty has happened since his last appearance. Since signing up to Run2PB in 2022 as a self-taught runner with a 2:59 marathon to his name, the 43-year-old Melbourne businessman has worked his way down to a 2:41 PB at this year's Gold Coast Marathon under coach Sammy McLean — and he's still chasing the one number that's eluded him. Fitting Running Into a Full Life Calling in from home in Melbourne, Andy

Casey Dean signed up with Run2PB to be coached by Elise Beacom with the simple goal of finally training properly for a marathon, instead of "winging it." An ex-footballer with a media and communications background, Casey came to running through COVID lockdown loops and a string of half marathons — but it was the coach-athlete relationship with Elise that turned a hobby into 18 months of pure running joy, hard lessons, and a genuine friendship. In a recent interview on Better

There's a version of running coaching that looks like this: a spreadsheet handed to an athlete, weekly mileage climbing relentlessly upward, and a race on the calendar that everything else is built around. I understand the appeal. It's tidy. It looks scientific. And it works, until it doesn't. I've spent enough time on the other side of that approach, both as an athlete and as someone who's worked with runners across a wide spectrum, to know that what breaks people isn't usua

Everything you need to know to race well, feel good, and cross that finish line with something left in the tank. The 46th ASICS Gold Coast Marathon is almost here — July 4–5, 2026 — and if you've been following your training plan and trusting the process, you're more ready than you think. Every year this event delivers: a flat, fast, PB-friendly course, incredible crowd support, and the kind of cool, crisp Queensland winter mornings that make runners feel invincible off the s

Australian marathon record holder and Run2PB coach shares what he's learned from the start lines of Valencia, London, Paris and beyond. On episode 292 of the Better With Running Podcast , Run2PB's Andy Buchanan sat down with Zac Newman and Chris Armstrong to talk training, taper, and the mental side of racing. With athletes heading into marathon week, Andy put his coach's hat on and delivered some of the most honest, practical advice you'll hear. 1. Do nothing new in race w

In the latest episode of the Better With Running Podcast (Episode 253) , hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are joined by fellow...

In a recent episode of the Better with Running podcast, Andrew “Sos” Sostheim —affectionately known as “Sos” among the Run2PB crew sat...

Meet Chris Hillhouse, a dedicated Run2PB athlete who, in a mere 18 months, transformed from a novice runner into a an athlete scaling new...

Jono Conway-Stewart signed up with Run2PB to be coached by Zacca Newman with a goal of running 2:45 for the marathon. An ex footballer...

Stephen Pate signed up to Run2PB in October 2024, he had run a 1:17 half and 34:50 over 10k, the 41-year-old runner wanted a...

Preparing for the Ballarat Marathon? Whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB, combining general marathon wisdom with...

In a recent episode of the Better with Running Podcast , Dr. Steve Langdon, (Background in Sports Psychology) and seasoned runner, shared...