In the Beginning Podcast

• EP 25 - THE RED BULL CHALLENGE TO OUTRUN THE SUN

  NOTE: This episode was recorded before the SE QLD cyclone – thinking of everyone affected & hoping all are safe.This week we discuss the Red Bull Race the Sun 2025 Edition, a 345km team relay with a sunrise start on June 13th.Red Bull Race the Sun Applications LinkLiam gets called out on his marathon math, while Courtney spills the truth about the Salomon Golden Trail route he has got Liam involved in down at Kunanyi, Hobart.Listener comments this week include tractor names for Clydesdale categories, track work riders, and more on nasal breathing.Finally, we talk about sunnies with a digital data dashboard.SHOW NOTES:Hyrox Brisbane ResultsHOKA wearers - from the betoota advocateSalomon Golden Trail Course - KunanyiEngo Digital Sunglasses

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• EP24 - JELLY ROLL'S RUN CLUB

  This week, we want to join Jelly Roll’s Losers Run Club.We’ll chat about foot strikes, making XC great again, world limbo records, and the Sydney marathon winner found guilty of doping.We’ll also let you know the average global marathon time.We’ll sneak a look at another of Courtney’s journals.And we’ll do a deep dive into what some of the big running brands are up to with their marketing choices.SHOW NOTES:Jelly Roll Losers Run ClubShoe types gameDo you know your foot strike?English XC Champs Liam’s WTF for the ages - LimboNike took their runners to the London eye Elmo & OnHoka one stop corner store 

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• EP 23 - THE #1 RUN SHOE ON STRAVA

  This week, Liam gets his hands on one of Courtney’s old training journals from his teen years. We also chat about two running bibles from legends Arthur Lydiard and Rob De Castella.We dig into Strava Business data—everything from the most popular running shoes to the average run pace.Liam hasn’t tried his Chinese shoe gift yet, but he does give the new Salomon Aero Glide 3 trail shoes a spin.And yeah, we’re not loving the new Apple Watch trend—just a heads-up!SHOW NOTES:11 year old 3000m World RecordDeek: The making of Australia's world marathon championArthur Lydiard: Running to the Top

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• EP 22 - $114 FOR A CHINESE CARBON SHOE

  This week, Liam is grappling with the challenge of returning to threshold runs.Courtney discusses the delicate balance between injury and just running sore.Do you typically do your long run on Sundays? Why? Is this tradition becoming outdated?Athletics Australia Coaching weighs in on mileage, while we revisit the topic of skin folds.Journaling – it's not for everyone, so do what works for you!In gear this week we have some fun gift giving + Nike’s crazy new futuristic patent.SHOW NOTES:Mileage from Athletics Australia CoachingWill Ashcroft - Process Driven 2025 Calipers - articleTrail Kings Podcast - EP33: Courtney AtkinsonASICS in the cloudsCrazy Nike patent 

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• EP 21 - WHAT SPORT WILL HELP YOU LIVE LONGEST?

  Courtney gets caught red-handed stealing Strava crowns.Liam’s opening up about his skinfolds and taking us through his new 8-week challenge.We also dive into a serious question—how far would you run for a free burrito? Spoiler: it’s a true story.Then, we chat about which sports are actually good for helping you live longer, and if you’re heading to Tokyo, you might not need to pack your own gear—you can hire it there!We wrap up with some listener questions on pre-run stretching, running socks, and some classic dad advice.SHOW NOTES:Hedges Av Runner vs Cyclist Chipotle City Challenge on Strava - web articleSports that make you live longerHow a co-worker act when someone wears New Balance in the workplaceRental shoes - Asics Run Tokyo Marunouchi

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