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!
In the Beginning Podcast
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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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Recent Episodes
July 31, 2026
EP 97 - WHO IS THE FITTEST PERSON ON EARTH?
<p>Who is genuinely the fittest person on Earth: Tadej Pogačar, Kilian Jornet, a CrossFit champion or someone else entirely?</p><p><br></p><p>Courtney and Liam unpack Australia’s Commonwealth Games dominance, Dean Boxall’s extraordinary medal haul, Lockie Kennedy’s breakout performance and Sydney Marathon’s new AI mindset coach.</p><p><br></p><p>There’s also run-club controversy in Bali, Courtney’s Running of the Bulls survival story, a proposal for $3,000 premium marathon toilets, Liam confronting his open-water fears and a huge City2Surf broadcasting announcement to finish.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe and join the In the Beginning family for more Australian running, endurance sport and the occasional completely unhinged scheme.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow the podcast on Instagram </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/inthebeginningpodcast/">@inthebeginningpodcast</a></p><p><strong>Courtney</strong> on <a href="https://www.strava.com/pros/491744">Strava</a></p><p><strong>Liam</strong> on <a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/19076857">Strava</a></p>
July 24, 2026
EP 96 - FINDING FINISH LINES & THE 2AM DRUG TEST
<p>Courtney and Liam are back covering the strange space after a major race — when the finish line is gone, motivation dips and it’s time to find the next target.</p><p><br></p><p>They unpack the simple five-minute rule for getting yourself out the door, debate whether ASICS has officially overtaken Nike, and ask whether wearing event merchandise after race weekend is acceptable behaviour.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, the Tour de France’s controversial 2am drug test, Courtney’s unforgettable drug-testing experience inside a moving train toilet, the story and storytelling behind a historic mile performance, Commonwealth Games noise and the latest Clydesdale running challenge.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow the podcast on Instagram </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/inthebeginningpodcast/">@inthebeginningpodcast</a></p><p><strong>Courtney</strong> on <a href="https://www.strava.com/pros/491744">Strava</a></p><p><strong>Liam</strong> on <a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/19076857">Strava</a></p>
July 17, 2026
EP 95 - THE SLUSHY MACHINE ULTRA
<p>Courtney's had enough of blokes walking around town in Alphaflys, and it kicks off a proper deep dive — from a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DayWBphAYTt/?hl=en">Runners World </a> piece on desexualising athletics broadcasts, to Nike ACG's slushy-machine aid station truck, to a full stats rabbit hole across soccer, AFL and NRL fitness tests. </p><p><br></p><p>Then it's a full Gold Coast Marathon wrap: run club flag culture, the Official Unofficial account calling out dodgy Strava times, a blind runner's finish line moment, and the birth of a new ITB tradition — "In The Beginning Rules Apply." </p><p><br></p><p>Plus Liam's new post-Miler goal and early guesses at Courtney's next marathon.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow the podcast on Instagram </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/inthebeginningpodcast/">@inthebeginningpodcast</a></p><p><strong>Courtney</strong> on <a href="https://www.strava.com/pros/491744">Strava</a></p><p><strong>Liam</strong> on <a href="https://www.strava.com/athletes/19076857">Strava</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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