Better with Running

About Better with Running

This podcast is about sharing that running journey, its here to help inspire and motivate others to join and take part in the best sport in the world! Running! Along the journey you’ll also get the chance to hear from a range of coaches, athletes and running experts their backgrounds and how they go about getting the most out of their running. Sharing some of their secrets and training tips, to help expose you to some new ways of thinking and operating!

Publisher

RUN2PB

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2020

Latest episode

4 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

322 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2026

   From 3:23 to 2:56: Run2PB Athlete Bowen Law Breaks the Barrier

   Welcome to Episode 321 of the Better With Running podcast with hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman. The guys kick off the episode with some exciting behind-the-scenes teasers about upcoming developments at Run2PB HQ, alongside listener shout-outs—including a special nod from the great man Nawazz, and positive feedback from Brady regarding last week's raw, unscripted chat with Moose. Chris updates the listeners on his training block, logging around 78 kilometres for the week, highlighted by a solid 10km steady effort in 37:52 where splits stayed within 3 or 4 seconds of each other. He also powered through a 27km long run fueled by a rotation of orange and raspberry Amex gels. Meanwhile, Zac has banked 62 kilometres, keeping his mileage controlled while dialling in a new gym program with Telf to build strength and bulletproof his body for upcoming sessions. The duo also previewed the upcoming Sweat vs Steam event in Echuca, highlighting the social media hype and Paddle Steamer PS Pevensey’s race day predictions. This week’s feature guest is returning Run2PB legend Bowen Law, who first appeared back in May 2023 (Episode 141). Coached by Matt Davy, Bowen caught the running bug during COVID when he signed up with a 10k PB of 48:10 and a 5k of 23:00. Fast forward to the Melbourne Marathon this October, and Bowen smashed the sub-3-hour barrier to clock an incredible 2:56:52 (averaging 4:10/km)—shaving over 26 minutes off his previous Melbourne finish. Chris and Zac dive deep into Bowen's non-linear journey, discussing how he bounced back from a tough 3:30:11 finish at the Ballarat marathon in April within just six months. They unpack the exact training shifts implemented by coach Matt Davy—such as raising his average weekly volume from 38.6 km to 58.8 km, and drastically increasing hard session distance from 4 km a week to over 23 km across two quality sessions. Bowen shares how he manages this high-level training while working a physically demanding full-time job as a plumber climbing up and down stairs at Marvel Stadium all day, as well as juggling his thriving trade tool side hustle, Mech Tools. https://mechtools.com.au/ (https://mechtools.com.au/) To round out the episode, Chris puts Bowen through a lightning round of quick-fire questions covering everything from his go-to craft beer (Sailors Grave) and gel preferences to his current shoe rotation ( Metaspeed, New Balance 1080, and Superblast). As a thank-you for jumping on the show, Bowen is gifted a fresh pair of Australian-made Oak Running socks (the Black Tiffany Crew) courtesy of https://www.oatrunning.com.au/ (www.oatrunning.com.au/)

2. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Special EP: The Moose Is Loose: Julian Spence on Running, Coaching & Why Specialty Running Stores Matter.

   Welcome to a very special Episode 320 of the Better With Running podcast! Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman kick things off by introducing Julian " Moose" Spence. As a 2:14 marathoner, Australia’s sole representative at the 2019 Doha World Championships, elite coach to Olympian Ellie Pashley, and owner of The Running Company (Geelong, Torquay, and Canberra), Jules brings unmatched insights to the table. Part one dives into Julian’s fascinating backstory, from his primary school walkathon days and playing local senior footy to finding his true calling in running Moose opens up about the raw mental shift from a naive kid who used to quit when things got tough to an athlete who thrived inside the "hurt locker," culminating in the surreal pride of pulling on the green and gold in Doha. The conversation then pivots to coaching philosophy and his partnership with Ellie Pashley. Jules shares hilarious early stories of a hungover Ellie on shop couches before she unlocked her world-class aerobic engine, transforming into an elite Olympian and national champion under his guidance. They also unpack common coaching pitfalls, rejecting over-complicated training plans, and why consistency and mileage always trump gimmicks. Moose takes u behind the scenes with the world of running stores, the impact of modern shoe technology, and why personalised, expert advice on the shop floor can save runners from injury and wasted money. To wrap up a bumper special, Moose breezes through the rapid-fire round—touching on his degree in Indonesian, choosing Rob de Castella over Rod Dixon, why super shoes bring pure joy compared to the anxiety of running watches, and his unique shoe rotation. Finally, the team thanks this week's partner, Oat Running, who are hooking Julian up with a fresh pair of their premium running socks! Support Julian and the stores by: @therunningcompany_torquay Torquay, Victoria 3/1 Haystacks Drive Torquay VIC 3228 torquay@therunningcompany.com.au (mailto:torquay@therunningcompany.com.au) @therunningcompany_geelong (https://www.instagram.com/therunningcompany_geelong/?hl=en) Shop 2/226 Pakington St Geelong West 3218 +61 3 5242 8150 (tel:+61 3 5242 8150) geelong@therunningcompany.com.au (mailto:geelong@therunningcompany.com.au) @therunningcompany_canberra (https://www.instagram.com/therunningcompany_canberra/?hl=en) 35 Townsville St, Fyshwick ACT 2609 02 6193 8823 (tel:(02) 6193 8823) canberra@therunningcompany.com.au (mailto:canberra@therunningcompany.com.au)

3. 

   21 Oct 2026

   The 2:46 Blueprint with Run2PB Athlete Fraser Pope & Coach James Telford

   Welcome to Episode 319 of the Better With Running Podcast! Chris Armstrong and Zack Newman kick things off by breaking down their training blocks, with Chris logging 74km—highlighted by 8 x 800m repeats and a strong 27km long run—alongside a celebratory nod to the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. Zacca shares his week of 55km easy-effort kilometres, setting the stage for a massive episode ahead. Returning guest Fraser Pope joins the show alongside coach James Telford to unpack his stellar performance at the Melbourne Marathon, where he sliced three minutes off his Gold Coast time to run a brilliant 2:46:23. The crew dives into Fraser’s incredible progression from senior footy stalwart to sub-2:50 marathoner, comparing his training blocks, high-volume weeks, and how he and Telf fine-tuned their race execution. To wrap up a bumper episode, Fraser tackles the famous quick-fire round—sharing everything from his fav athlete, to his current shoes of choice. It’s a jam-packed session full of coaching insights, laughs, and running banter. Oat Running Socks is proud to partner with the Better With Running podcast and Run2PB, keeping our community moving in absolute comfort. Engineered for peak performance. Oat Running Socks | Official Partner of Better With Running & Run2PB

Who has been a guest on Better with Running

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Andy Buchanan
• Matt Davy
• Liam Beecroft
• Cecylia Garcia
• John-Paul Caligiuri

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

32 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

90

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