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
Claim This Podcastby Liam Flanagan and Courtney Atkinson | Running and Marathon Tips
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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
May 29, 2026
EP 88 - RED BULL RACE THE SUN, RAIN BOMBS & MARATHON MADNESS
<p>Courtney is stressed, Liam is chirpy, and Episode 88 lands right in the middle of a massive endurance week. </p><p><br></p><p>We dive into the chaos behind Red Bull Race The Sun, the weather worries, Gold Coast Marathon chat, Andy Buchanan feedback, Liam’s post-UTA reflections, and the countdown to Courtney’s first race marathon. </p><p><br></p><p>Big week, big rain, big pod.</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>
May 26, 2026
ANDY BUCHANAN - THE AUSSIE MARATHON RECORD HOLDER IS COMING BACK TO DEFEND HIS GOLDIE HALF MARATHON CROWN
<p>Half marathoners — this one is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Andy Buchanan is back on In The Beginning — and this time we’re going straight to the top.</p><p><br></p><p>The fastest Australian marathoner ever joins Courtney ahead of the Gold Coast Marathon weekend to talk all things half marathon, marathon training, race-day pacing, super shoes, his YouTube journey, and why the half marathon is a completely different beast to the full.</p><p><br></p><p>Andy explains why marathon training can feel “chill” compared to the brutal intensity of half marathon sessions, shares his key marathon workouts, gives practical advice for everyday runners, and reveals why he’s heading back to the Gold Coast hoping to run even faster than last year’s course record.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Andy on</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Andy_Buchanan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youtube </a></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>
May 22, 2026
EP 87 - GOLD COAST MARATHON 'EXPERIMENT' UPDATE: SIX WEEKS OUT & THE MARATHON PANIC BEGINS
<p>Liam is back from the 100 miler and learning the fine art of actually resting, while Courtney’s Gold Coast Marathon experiment hits the six-weeks-to-go mark. </p><p>The boys talk marathon goals, heart-rate reality checks, trail shoes, the running boom, London Marathon’s two-day idea, race-day filming etiquette, fake bibs, and why the Gold Coast Marathon might need a baby blue “first marathon” bib for Courtney.</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>
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