In the Beginning Podcast

Courtney gets a reminder of the classic: “If it’s flooded, forget it!” Liam’s kicked off his new radio show, which means he’s on pro running hours from here on in. Crocs are having their moment in marathon news, but we reckon we’ve got something to one-up ’em with some new innovation. This week’s WTF segment is all about food, with a cheeky mix of chicken and donuts. We’ll have a bit of a yarn about the ice bath trend – is it all it’s cracked up to be? And we’ll round things out with some listener questions on sponsorships and heart rates. Show notes: Mo Farah Youtube Dean Boxall Goat Loop Guessing Game is on the 27th January Dom Tomato Instagram Reel WFT Segment… Tainmen Mountain Jumping Competition, China Food at aid station - Runner: I need a chicken leg Krispy Kreme Challenge The cold Plunge trend audio from Podcast ‘The Growth Equation’

We kick off with cricket but it's about shoes! What’s 19-year-old Konstas doing rocking green Adidas Sambas in the official PM’s photo.  This sparked some yarns from Courtney’s time in Europe. Liam compares parenting to running.  We chat gear: Birkenstock Recovery Clogs, Oakley Hybrid Glasses, and prototype Asics. In the WTF segment, we visit Minnesota for some icy adventures before man vs horse races -  leads to chat of ‘Six Foot Track’ the most iconic trail race in Australia.. We wrap up with listener questions on post-injury training and electrolytes around workouts. SHOW NOTES: Cricket: Kostas in Adidas Birkenstock Recovery Clog + Self Massage Tools WTF Segment Crocs-wearing runner posts 1:06:33 half-marathon in Utah Run N Plunge - Embrace Noth Run Club Horse vs Man Marathon History of the Six Foot Track | Sixfoot Oakley Flex Scape

We kick off with a quick look at a Birkenstock map of Sydney—though, oddly, no mention of Crocs? We’ve got some great listener feedback on GPS watches this week, plus a shout-out to a few of the running resolutions sent in for 2025. Liam's Updates: Liam fills us in on the progress of his new breakfast radio show, and when locals can tune in. Courtney's Recap: Courtney talks about joining the ‘Gold Coast Run Co’ on New Year's Eve for their annual tough 25 x 400m session. This got him thinking about the three hardest athletes he’s ever trained with. This week's WTF Segment covers backward marathons, triathlons with dogs, and trail running paired with whiskey. Closing Thoughts: We wrap up by discussing a running philosophy by Mario Fraioli that really resonated with Courtney—sticking to the fundamentals vs trying to get fancy with your training. Show Notes: The Sydney 'Birkenstock border' Man ‘breaks world record’ for fastest marathon… running backwards! @juleskennel - CaniTraithlon @jhwang - Dramathon Follow the Fundamentals - art of running training - Mario Fraioli

This week, we learned it’s not just marathon PB’s at risk from Strava mule cheats – legit marathon qualifying times are getting messed up too. In the WTF segment, we cover a few events that got the fellas' seal of approval, plus an influencer keeping it real and owning his actions. Liam’s got his running mojo back, so we wrap up with our New Year’s running resolutions. Courtney’s been hitting hard sessions out West and training with fast mates over Christmas. We chat racing shoe weights, the top options from big brands, and finish with advice on the best way to track your running progress each week. Show Notes: Richie Porte Swim Set WTF Segment Water Run Canicross Dan Jones - The Porfessional Amateur Shoe Maps @worlderunners Racing Shoe Weight Chart @staykalcerteam Shoe Rotation Map Aroma Armour Bags for Shoe Smell