Today, I had an amazing chat with Peter Rae, the head coach of ZAP Endurance! We explored the history of ZAP and its mission to boost US distance running since the 90s. It was so interesting to hear his thoughts on why US distance running has made such great strides in the last 8 years and how ZAP performed in 2024! I really enjoyed learning about his coaching philosophy and how it has changed over the past 23 years. What’s he doing now that he didn’t do back then? Hearing about his mentors,...

Today on the Run Culture podcast I chat to renowned exercise physiologist and running coach; Greg McMillan. We specifically talk about the importance of individualizing training. Over the years Greg has used a simple evaluation to help thousands of runners train more effectively, avoid injury and peak when it counts! He shares how you can do this too! Here are three questions every runner should answer: -How do I respond to certain training? Runners respond differently to different types...

Today on the Run Culture Podcast I was very lucky to chat to Paul Laursen. Paul is a renowned sports scientist and expert in high-intensity interval training (HIIT). His extensive research and practical experience (as a runner, triathlete and coach) have made him a pivotal figure in the understanding of how HIIT can be effectively applied to endurance sports. Paul is the co-author of the; ' The Science and Application of High Intensity Interval Training: Solutions to the Programming...

Yesterday I caught up with Pete Dutton after we both ran the 2024 Melbourne marathon! We chat about; the preparation, how the race went, his mindset throughout both and what’s next! Pete finally can call himself a marathoner! Like many people’s journey it’s been a long time coming. I have coached Pete now for five years; so many of the training decisions over that time have been made with this ultimate goal of the marathon in mind. Three or four years ago after a couple of stress fractures...

Today, I had the distinct pleasure of engaging with the insightful John Davis on the Run Culture Podcast. We ventured into his coaching techniques, influenced by the greats like; Arthur Lydiard, John Kellogg, and Renate Canova. Our dialogue then largely focused on the groundbreaking concept of 'full spectrum training'—a vital approach for runners looking to enhance their training methods and understand the nuances of periodization. I specifically reached out to John to discuss this topic,...

Peter Dutton is one of the Run Culture Owl athletes I coach, we have worked together for the past 5 years! The hidden advantage of doing a podcast with an athlete you have coached for that long is that you have an incredible audio time capsule to re-visit! In fact, as I write this blurb I am re-listening to the very first podcast we did together (S1-Ep. 30 Feb 2020), it's quite an interesting process as a coach; he's definitely the same person but a little bit different...as am I! It...

🎙️🏃‍♂️ In today's episode of the Run Culture Podcast, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Phil Bellinger, a researcher and teacher from Griffith University in QLD, Australia. We delved into the fascinating world of muscle fiber phenotypes and how understanding them can revolutionize individualized training for athletes. 🏋️‍♀️⚡️ Dr. Bellinger shared insights from his groundbreaking study on 24 middle-distance runners, highlighting the diverse responses they had to overload training....

Ok, I raced well or I raced poorly but what’s the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind this?? How good would it be if we could peak under the hood? This is exactly what Nick Jankovskis @nj_sportscience does for a living. Nick is a Sports Scientist and endurance performance coach at METS Performance Consulting. A specialist in improving endurance performance by accurately analysing performance through physiological testing to prescribe individualised training to optimise athlete performance. He helps...

On today's episode of the Run Culture podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Phil Batterson, the founder of Critical Oxygen. Dr. Batterson holds a PhD in human bioenergetics and is an avid endurance sports enthusiast himself. His passion lies in helping athletes and coaches optimize their physiology to enhance endurance performance. I've always wanted to delve into the scientific aspects of exercise physiology on the podcast, but I never felt qualified to do so. That's why it was...

Calling all runners! This one has to be up there as one of my all time most enjoyable Run Culture Podcast conversations! This is part 2 of the conversation I had with Dutch Kenyan coach: Hugo Van den Broek about his key training principles for running! Hugo’s passion, knowledge, thirst for learning and strengths as a communicator really shine through. Get ready to slow down and take notes or listen multiple times to absorb all the valuable lessons, stories, analogies, and coaching wisdom...

What an insightful conversation with renowned Dutch Kenyan coach Hugo Van den Broek! In part 1, we delved into the secrets of Kenyan training methods and explore the polarised training literature. Stay tuned for part 2, where we'll dive into Hugo's key principles for running training. A former 2:12 marathoner, Hugo now resides in Kenya with his family and coaches athletes globally through 'Train Smarter Run Harder' coaching. He also runs Kenyan coaching camps. For more information go to...

Today on the Run Culture Podcast I had the privilege to chat to Rene Wormhoudt, the Dutch national soccer team strength and conditioning coach and a physical therapist. Rene is also one of the founders of; ‘The Athletic Skill Model’, a model designed to create more ‘adaptive/creative/versatile athletes’. If you are a therapist, coach or athlete trying to improve performance, reduce injury or make training fun this is a great listen for you! The idea that participating in seemingly...

I first came across Callum Jones only recently when I was trying to find out more about the ‘Norwegian double threshold method’ and I came across his and Gavin Smith fantastic podcast called ‘Conversations About Running.’ Callum Jones is a competitive runner himself over 1500m to 10km and also a coach at; ‘Train Smarter, Run Faster’ with famed Kenyan Coach, Hugo Van den Broek (who he has studied extensively under). He’s also the head of marketing and a coach at ‘Running Trips’ a company that...

Just had an inspiring chat with Matthew Hansen, a talented Aussie distance runner from the Bert Squad in QLD! He's making waves on the US college circuit and has seen incredible progress recently with 'The Norwegian Double Threshold Method'. Tune in to hear what Matt has to say about this training method, his experience with overtraining, his race mentality, and his tips for aspiring athletes looking to apply for US college. Don't forget to check out his YouTube channel (@MattHanso) to follow...

I just had an incredible conversation on the Run Culture podcast with Jae Gruenke, a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, former professional dancer, and running form coach of over 20yrs. We discussed the fascinating concept of Feldenkrais and how it can benefit runners. Jae shared how her dance background has influenced her coaching approach and how it can help runners move more authentically and efficiently. We also explored the idea that humans are naturally evolved to run, but our modern...

🎙️ Just had a really refreshing conversation on the Run Culture Podcast with Australian Paralympic triathlete, Jack Howell! 🏊‍♂️🚴🏃‍♂️ Ranked 7th globally in his category, he's chasing his childhood dream of making it to the Paris Paralympics. 🌟 At just 19, Jack is wise beyond his years, well spoken, confident and has an awesome perspective on how to cope with adversity and maintaining balance in life. To paraphrase jack; “..be good with the people, love life, get put down and still race...

🎙️🏃‍♀️ A few weeks ago I had so much fun chatting to Helen Hall, we talked for a mind boggling 2 hours! I’m so grateful for her time! Be sure to have a pen and pad ready, as this episode is jam packed with incredible insights! 🌟 Helen is a ‘running movement’ coach, who helps runners discover more joint-friendly, joyful movement for sustainable running. 📚 Her book, "Even with Your Shoes On," offers a non-dogmatic approach to help runners connect and become more aware of their bodies and...

What can the running world learn from a coach heavily involved in equestrian and adventure sports? Tune in to the latest Run Culture podcast to find out! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Marianne Davies, a senior coach developer with UK coaching and a PhD candidate in skill acquisition and ecological dynamics in equestrian and adventure sports. Marianne's expertise in these disciplines brings a fresh perspective to the running world. During our conversation, we delved...

Today on the run Culture Podcast, I chat to Paul McKinnon, ‘The Balanced Runner’. We chat about his recent trip to the US where he has helped the Nike Bowerman track club with their running technique. We then talk about his experiences over the years as a Running Technique coach. We cover many things, including: -His wholistic top-down approach to running mechanics. -The importance of comparing ‘old versus new way’, - ‘Upper leg versus...

Attention all runners! Are you a runner that is purely performance orientated? Do you obsess over your GPS and strava data? Are you guilty of becoming a slave to your running program? Well, this episode is tailor-made for you. Last week, I had the honor of engaging in an unforgettable conversation with Jozef Frucek, the brilliant mind behind Fighting Monkey. I must confess, this discussion stands among my all-time favorite podcast moments. Jozef's unique creative flair and his ability to...

Today on the Run Culture podcast I chat to two of the Run Culture Owl athletes I coach, Bevan Does and Pete Dutton! These two athletes have trained together all year! Their friendship and consequential growth has extended on and off the track! Both started the year wanting to ‘try new things’ and they continue to stay true to this motto! Thus, emerged the sub 70 project at the Gold Coast half marathon! A chance to independently travel and fend for themselves and explore! This chat is...

Today's podcast is a great lesson for any runner who has plateaued for a long time and feels like they never will improve again!   Up until 9 months ago John Dutton had not improved in the marathon for 10 years.   Last weekend John broke the 2:20 barrier at the 2023 Gold Coast marathon. This is his second PB in 9 months over the distance. John has now shaved a whopping 6 minutes off in 9 months!   We all have our barrier! Some kind of goal, that drives us and tantalises us, can we do it...

Excited to share my latest podcast episode featuring return guest; Tom O'Halloran (physiotherapist & founder of Mechanics of Movement)! Continuing on from our chat on Episode 31, we dive deeper into the importance of skill acquisition & coordination in the running world. From baby deer to humans, we explore how we learn to move & optimize performance. Don't miss our chat on attention, feedback, coaching vs teaching, degrees of freedom, functional variability vs nonfunctional...

Today, Run Culture Owl Head coach; Dane Verwey and athlete; Pete Dutton, reflect on: -Dane's recent 3rd place at the 2023 Brisbane Marathon over the weekend. -Pete's last 4 months of racing. -Pete and Bevan's Gold Coast marathon build. -How the rest of the Run Culture Owl squad is progressing and the injury woes. -How do you decide what training to do and what schedule to follow? How do you know when to push on, modify or rest? I hope you find this coach-athlete discussion...