EP 34 - WHY IS COURTNEY WEIRDLY COMFORTABLE NOT RUNNING?
In this week's episode we go down some rabbit holes! Topics include:Trail Running vs. Eco-Tourism: Are we sacrificing raw adventure for accessibility?Aussie Records: Sam Clifford and Izzy Bat-Doyle smash 10K national records — but why aren’t they household names?Highs and Lows: From record-breaking splits to gut-wrenching injuries — the rollercoaster of elite endurance sports.Strava Predictions: Can AI really predict your marathon time after a month off running?Wings for Life World Run Wrap-Up: 71km to win — why the global charity run brings out the best in athletes.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on StravaSHOW NOTES:Sam CliffordCam WurfMy Issue With Modern Hiking - Better Hiking ChannelASICS Speed race Tokyo
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GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - EXPERT PHYSIO ADVICE, SLEEP MONSTERS & SOME INJURY PREVENTION TRUTHS
Eight and a half weeks out from race day and Liam’s calf is cactus. Again! So we brought in one of the best — Olympic team physio and Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health director Britt Caling — to unpack how to stay unbroken on your marathon build.In this episode:– Bone stress, calf dramas & the U-curve of injury risk– Why “just running” isn’t enough: strength, sleep & activation tips that work– What to do when you’re sick during training (plus the myth of running through it)– How to build a personalised pre-run routine (without losing your morning coffee)– When to actually go see a physio, and what good physio care should include– “Sleep monsters”, race hallucinations & the wild world of adventure racing🎧 Whether you’re chasing a PB or just hoping to make the start line, Britt’s advice is gold.
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EP 33 - TINDER RUNS, NOSE STRIPS & BAD MOTELS
Courtney’s back in the studio, Liam’s (sorta) back from injury, and the pod is back in full swing. We chat rites of passage in elite sport—are locker room hazings a thing of the past? Plus, stories from Lightning Ridge (spoiler: it’s no resort) and a load of Strava-fuelled chaos from Tinder run clubs to Cliff Bar nightclub ads.Also on deck:Courtney’s retro triathlon kit breakdown (radars + rad shorts)London Marathon wrap: Yee, Kipchoge, and a 1M entry predictionNose strip showdown begins Listener Qs: Are carbon shoes worth it if you’re not Kipchoge?🎧 Tune in, send us your Strava mishaps, and don’t forget to subscribe.📩 Audio DMs always welcome—bonus points for calling Liam “sub-elite.”Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on StravaShow Notes:Tinder Soulmates Challenge on StravaClif Bar x Strava
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GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - MINDSET, MISTAKES & MOTIVATION
9 weeks to go til the Gold Coast Coast Marathon and on this episode:Bronte Langbroek hits a half-marathon wall Benita Willis teaches why running slow wins marathonsLiam Flanagan battles calf injury blues + pool running fails Nine weeks to go — mindset, mistakes, and motivation!🎧 Perfect for first-timers, comeback runners, or anyone stuck in the injury trenches.
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EP32 - STRAVA'S BIG POWER MOVE
This Week:Courtney pulls 6Gs (and holds his guts)Strava buys Runna App — big moveBoston: winner gets flattened, still winsAlex Yee’s marathon debut + secret shoesGroup runs = fewer bonksPooping beats podiums (for running fame)🎧 Up next on Wednsday: Gold Coast Marathon Series with Benita on strength + pivoting your marathon goalFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on StravaSHOW NOTES:Strava acquires Runna AppRobot half marathon
Welcome to the ‘In the Beginning Podcast’ – where Liam Flanagan - Triple M Radio Host and Courtney Atkinson - Olympian & Red Bull Endurance Athlete have a yarn about all things running, fitness, and life. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, have a listen for some real sports talk & a few laughs based all based around running . Recorded on the Gold Coast!
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