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!

Better with Running is a sports podcast hosted by RUN2PB, with 310 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #310

  From Scratch Golfer to Sub-16 5K: Matt Miller's Breakthrough Year

  Aug 19, 20261h 16m

  In their weekly training updates, Chris shared details of his 62km week, highlighted by a scorching session of 7 x 1km with 1-minute standing recoveries averaging 3:37/km. Meanwhile, Zac logged 79km while recovering from the Ballarat Half Marathon, managing a 30-minute threshold session on Kew Boulevard’s rolling hills and a support-ride for his athlete despite a minor mid-week calf scare. The featured interview welcomes back returning guest Matt Miller, a Run2PB athlete from Tatura who made the leap from a scratch golfer to a dedicated runner in just two years. Matt discussed his incredible journey joining the Division 1 Bendigo Bats cross-country team, where he anchored the squad under immense pressure at Jells Park. Under Chris Armstrong's coaching, Matt has shattered his personal bests across the board in 2026, dropping his 5km time to 15:37, his 10km to 32:18, and his half marathon to 1:12:39 at the XCR Ballarat event. Matt also opened up about his physical hurdles, including a tough day at the Ballarat Marathon where hydration issues forced him to walk and shuffle through the latter stages before triumphantly bouncing back to race a strong 5K just two weeks later. Beyond his own breakthroughs, The episode wrapped up with valuable training takeaways on running to feel rather than staring at split times, keeping easy runs honest, and prioritizing consistency over complex volume. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Oat Running Socks and listeners can score some using the run2pb discount code "Run2pb15" for 15% off the range by visiting ⁠www.oatrunning.com.au.

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  Episode #309

  Meet #teamrun2pb legend Bazz who has gone from 2:50 to 2:27

  Aug 12, 20261h 9m

  Welcome to episode 309 of the Better With Running Podcast, where hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman are back and still defrosting from the Arctic conditions at the Ballarat XCR. Alongside freezing weather reports, this episode features an incredible guest interview with Sebastian "Bazz" Travella, tracking his staggering progression from a 2:50 debut marathon to running 2:27 in Berlin. Chris and Zac shared their experience at Ballarat with a pacing job from Chriso meanwhile, Zac tackled a half marathon in 1:16:21, fighting through brutal headwinds and dropping into tough splits around the 15th to 17th kilometers before digging deep to finish strong. Both hosts braved disgusting weather conditions featuring flying bibs sending a massive shout-out to the incredible volunteers and officials who stood out in the cold for hours. The feature interview introduces Geelong local marathoner Sebastian "Bazz" Travella, coached by Josh Harris, who detailed his remarkable journey from a casual runner doing 30 to 40 kilometers a week to cutting his time down from a 2:50 debut at the 2021 Melbourne Marathon to an incredible 2:27 at Berlin 2024. Bazz discussed his transition to structured training under Josh, the thriving Geelong running community, and he delves into some music chat as part of the quick questions. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Oat Running Socks and listeners can score some using the run2pb discount code "Run2pb15" for 15% off the range by visiting ⁠www.oatrunning.com.au.

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  Andy Buchanan on Post-Gold Coast Reflections and Sydney Goals & Meet Aryan, Run2PB Athlete, from 3:54> 3:15 Marathoner

  Aug 5, 20261h 13m

  Episode 308 of the Better With Running Podcast features hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman joined by guests Andy Buchanan and Aryan Puri. The first segment focuses on elite runner Andy Buchanan, who reflects on his recent half marathon at the Gold Coast. Although he physically pulled up without DOMS, he experienced a brief mental slump before refocusing his attention on his upcoming debut domestic marathon in Sydney. Guided by coach Scott Westcott, Andy has increased his weekly training volume to 180 to 190 kilometers, incorporating hilly long runs over courses like One Tree Hill to prepare for the challenging Sydney Course Andy's meticulous preparation for Sydney also involves key workouts designed to callous his brain for race day. A standout session out at Huntley featured a 6K warm-up, strides, a rapid 4K lap, and a demanding 12K rep split into laps at. Beyond physical conditioning, he talks about working closely with a dietitian, physiotherapist, and sports psychologist, while revealing his race show. He finishes up answering some listener qs. The second segment shifts focus to Run2PB athlete Aryan Puri, who shares the story behind his impressive sub-3:15 marathon breakthrough. Aryan started after losing weight and recovering from an injury, eventually transitioning from the Runna app to personalized coaching with Sammy McLean in late December 2023. After overcoming a difficult 2024 marathon Aryan successfully slashed his personal best down under 3:15:00 at the Sunshine Coast Marathon, executing a powerful negative split despite harsh weather. Aryan credits his success to coach Sammy McLean's direct communication style, individualized attention, and structured training methodologies. In addition to his marathon achievement, Aryan clocked an 18:31 5K track time earlier in the year. Looking forward, he plans to focus on gym strength for the remainder of the year To close out the episode, a rapid-fire question session offers a lighter look at Aryan Puri's personality. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Oat Running Socks and listeners can score some using the run2pb discount code "Run2pb15" for 15% off the range by visiting ⁠www.oatrunning.com.au.

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  EP 307: Albert Park Recaps with Guest Matt Davy , and Accruing PBs with Run2PB Athlete Lachlan Chisholm

  Jul 29, 20261h 18m

  In Episode 307 of the Better With Running Podcast, original hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman reunite to break down a massive weekend of racing at the Lakeside 10 in Albert Park. Joined by nearly 50 athletes from the Run2PB team, the crew dives into the course conditions and handles a tough, strong headwind that tested runners on the second lap. The episode features an inspiring mid-show segment with coach Matt Davy, who marks his return to the start line after a two-year hiatus caused by atrial fibrillation and an ablation procedure. Davy shares how transitioning to a controlled, high-volume, sub-threshold training philosophy helped him stay healthy, leading up to a 17:01 park run and an impressive 34:18 10K finish at Albert Park. The hosts also share their personal race debriefs, with Chris reflecting on a difficult 38:10 outing where an aggressive start forced him to "fartlek his way home," prompting a shift in focus to the 4km short course at Nationals Cross Country. Meanwhile, Zac details his grit-filled battle cross the finish line in 33:33, before Matt highlights upcoming community events, including a Oat Running shop run in Dromana. The feature interview highlights accountant and runner Lachlan Chisholm, who details his rapid progression under coach Andy Buchanan. Since starting his running journey in 2023 with a 3:11 marathon, Chisholm has dropped his personal bests significantly, including a 2:32 marathon at Gold Coast, a 71-minute half marathon, and a recent 33:04 10K at Albert Park. Chisholm explains how he manages an intense 150km weekly training volume while working a full-time corporate job by commuting to work on foot with a Trailblazer 20L backpack. Looking ahead, he is preparing to pace the Sydney Marathon and Geelong Half before setting his sights on breaking the 2:30 barrier at the Melbourne Marathon. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Oat Running Socks and listeners can score some using the run2pb discount code "Run2pb15" for 15% off the range by visiting ⁠www.oatrunning.com.au.

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  Fixed-Rate Footsteps: Mitch Woods on Locking in a Sub-3 Marathon

  Jul 22, 20261h 5m

  Chriso and Zacca return with another episode of the Better With Running Podcast, recapping a massive weekend of racing across Victoria that featured huge participation numbers at Run Melbourne. Alongside road racing updates and banter about race-day fashion—including Zac Collier’s bright alternate-color Puma and sock combination dubbed "Sparkles the Rainbow Unicorn", before they talk through their excitement for hitting the roads of Albert Park for a 10k road race This weeks guest is Mitch woods, s a mortgage broker living on the Sunshine Coast who joined Run2PB in August 2025 and is coached by Forest Robinson. His running journey began relatively recently after a friend convinced him to sign up for the 2024 Sunshine Coast Marathon. Before transitioning to structured distance running, his athletic background consisted mostly of playing local footy and casual sports. Reflecting on his rapid progression, Mitch discussed the early days of figuring things out on his own, which involved mistakes like running too fast on easy days and neglecting strength work entirely. Entering the sport with just a single pair of shoes for his first marathon, he managed an impressive debut time of 3:01. Since starting with his coach, he has successfully dropped that time down to 2:57:45 at the Osaka Marathon. Mitch's momentum continued into the recent racing calendar, where he secured a massive half marathon personal best of 1:21:54 at Run Melbourne. He noted that this strong performance served as a key milestone while he ramps up his training block for the upcoming Sydney Marathon. Working with Forest has shifted his perspective toward prioritizing sleep, maintaining consistency, and dropping the urge to exhaust himself on every single effort session. The interview wraps up with some quick questions. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Oat Running Socks; Aidan is rewarded for jumping on the show with a pair, and listeners can score some using the run2pb discount code "Run2pb15" for 15% off the range by visiting ⁠www.oatrunning.com.au.

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