Better By Next Week

Tim and Ollie Kacprzak
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"Better by Next Week, hosted by father-son duo Tim and Ollie, mix running, laughs, and life lessons. Inspiring stories ignite passion in runners of all levels, push you toward growth and your true potential. Chase greatness together!"

  1. 3d ago

    Only TWO people have ever FINISHED this race... Here's why.

    A race designed to break people.Inspired by the legendary Barkley Marathons, Unbreakable is one of the most demanding endurance events in Australia - a race where navigation, sleep deprivation, relentless terrain, and the constant possibility of failure combine to create an experience unlike almost anything else in running. In this episode, they unpack their journey through Unbreakable, becoming one of the few runners to reach the finish line and experiencing firsthand what happens when an event strips away every comfort and forces someone to confront themselves. Beyond the result, they explore the mental battles, mistakes, breakthroughs, and lessons that emerged throughout the race, and why events like Unbreakable reveal far more than physical fitness ever can. They discuss: ◼️ What makes Unbreakable one of the toughest races in Australia. ◼️ How the race draws inspiration from the Barkley Marathons. ◼️ The mental challenges of navigating deep fatigue and uncertainty. ◼️ The moments where the race nearly fell apart. ◼️ Why success in these events is about far more than fitness. ◼️ What they learned about resilience, mindset, and suffering. ◼️ The reality of chasing goals where failure is often the expected outcome. This isn't a story about winning a race. RECOVR LABS Relaxation Goggles: https://recovrlabs.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoqBnHZ-FYHJg639EZX4WPDqSLRNMcy9Imec_N9G2xuAffyN5JSw

    1h 29m

  2. Jun 14

    Has RUNFLATION redefined what it means to be tough?

    What happens when pain, sacrifice, and suffering become so common that they stop feeling extraordinary? In this episode, Tim and Ollie explore the idea of RUNFLATION - the phenomenon where the running community continually raises the standard of what's considered impressive, causing achievements that would once seem extraordinary to feel completely normal. From 4am wake-ups and marathon training blocks to ultramarathons, injury management, and years of relentless consistency, we discuss how endurance athletes gradually normalise experiences that most people would consider incredibly difficult. But as the bar keeps rising, an important question emerges: Have runners become so mentally tough that they've lost the ability to recognise their own toughness? We unpack how pain tolerance, resilience, discipline, and discomfort become part of everyday life for endurance athletes - and why constantly comparing ourselves to bigger goals, faster athletes, and longer races can make us forget just how far we've come. They discuss: ◼️ How athletes normalise pain, discomfort, and suffering. ◼️ Why a 10km run can start to feel "easy". ◼️ The hidden downside of constantly raising the bar. ◼️ When mental toughness becomes so normal you stop noticing it. ◼️ The difference between resilience and obsession. ◼️ Why runners struggle to appreciate their own achievements. ◼️ How outside perspectives reveal what's actually extraordinary.

    1h 15m

  3. Jun 7

    How much should you be willing to sacrifice for your dreams?

    Running is often seen as a pursuit of progress - of discipline, growth, and becoming more. But what happens when the cost of chasing that progress starts to quietly outweigh what it gives back? In this episode, we step into the less visible side of running - the part that rarely gets talked about. The early mornings that turn into lifestyle shifts, the relationships that are stretched thin, and the constant negotiation between ambition and everything else life demands. This isn’t a conversation about training perfection. It’s about the trade-offs that sit underneath it. We break down the reality behind what it means to commit deeply to something physical and relentless, and the subtle point where dedication can start to blur into something harder to define. And at the centre of it all is a question most runners avoid asking: How much is this actually costing you? We also reflect on:◼️ The emotional weight behind chasing performance◼️ Where discipline ends and obsession begins◼️ What running gives and what it quietly takes away◼️ The mental cost of always wanting to improve◼️ Whether the sacrifice is ever truly worth it

    1h 23m

  4. May 31

    AI is slowly taking over coaching... Here's how you can stay ahead of the game.

    AI is changing coaching faster than ever but does that mean human coaches are being replaced, or simply forced to evolve? In this episode, we break down the growing role of AI in coaching and explore where it genuinely adds value and where human experience, intuition, and connection still matter most. We discuss both sides of the debate, making the case for AI-driven coaching tools while also unpacking the irreplaceable elements of human coaching that algorithms still struggle to replicate. We explore the relationship between technology, performance, and decision-making and why the coaches and athletes who adapt fastest may have the biggest advantage moving forward. Most importantly, we uncover practical ways coaches and athletes can stay ahead - using AI as a tool rather than viewing it as competition. We talk about: ◼️ Whether AI is actually replacing coaches. ◼️ The strengths and weaknesses of AI coaching. ◼️ What human coaches still do better than technology. ◼️ How coaches and athletes can stay ahead of the game. ◼️ Practical tips for combining AI with human coaching. ◼️ Where coaching could be heading in the future. This conversation isn’t about choosing sides - it’s about understanding where coaching is heading and how to adapt before everyone else does.

    1h 37m

  5. May 24

    Why women often race SMARTER than men...

    A conversation with Margie Hadley unpacking the mindset, resilience, and quiet persistence behind some of the most extreme performances in ultrarunning. From backyard ultras to the Hardcore Harry’s Challenge, this episode explores what happens when runners push far beyond what most people believe is possible. But beneath the massive distances and race results is something deeper - the mental battles, community support, self-belief, and small decisions that keep people moving forward long after they want to stop. Rather than glorifying suffering, this conversation looks at the psychology of endurance, the reality of fatigue, and why the people around you can completely change the outcome of a challenge. We explore: ◼️ The reality of running day after day in the Hardcore Harry’s Challenge. ◼️ Why support and community matter so much in ultrarunning. ◼️ The mental battle of wanting to quit and choosing not to. ◼️ Women in backyard ultras and the challenges still present in the sport. ◼️ Training load, tapering, recovery, and adapting to extreme mileage. ◼️ The mindset behind chasing limits and seeing what the body can truly handle. ◼️ Why inspiring others can sometimes matter more than winning itself.This isn’t just a conversation about running further.It’s about discovering what happens when people refuse to stop.

    1h 39m

  6. May 17

    Here's how you can become 37x BETTER in one year!

    A conversation unpacking the small things in running that quietly make the biggest difference. In a sport obsessed with workouts, mileage, and race results, this episode shifts the focus to the overlooked habits that shape consistency, progress, recovery, and long-term performance. From the tiny routines before sessions to the decisions no one notices, we break down the things that often separate steady improvement from stagnation. Rather than focusing on one breakthrough workout or training hack, this episode explores the micro habits that compound over time and why the smallest details are often the ones that matter most. We explore ◼️ The forgotten habits that quietly improve performance over time. ◼️ Small training decisions that can make or break consistency. ◼️ Recovery, preparation, and routines most runners overlook. ◼️ The psychology behind building habits that actually stick. ◼️ Why marginal gains matter more than most runners realise. This isn’t about doing something extreme. It’s about the small things repeated long enough to change everything.

    1h 28m

  7. May 10

    He ran 68 HOURS in his first Backyard Ultra… here’s how he did it

    A conversation recorded just days after one of the most remarkable Backyard Ultra debuts Australia has seen. After running for 68 straight hours in his first ever Backyard Ultra, Brady Nankervis sits down to unpack the full reality of the event, the emotional breakdowns, the moments he wanted to quit, the people who kept him going, and the mental battle that slowly became bigger than the physical one. Rather than just revisiting the result, this episode explores what actually happens to someone during four days of sleep deprivation, repetition, pressure, and isolation. Brady explores: ◼️ The darkest moments of the race and wanting to quit for over 30 hours. ◼️ The emotional weight of not wanting to let his crew down. ◼️ Hallucinations, sleep deprivation, and the psychology of Backyard Ultras. ◼️ His full race setup, fuelling, caffeine and sleep strategy. ◼️ Why he believes he can eventually compete with the best in the world. This isn’t a polished race recap. It’s the raw emotional aftermath of someone discovering where their actual limit is.

    2h 2m

  8. May 3

    THIS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN DURING AN ULTRA... but we couldn't ignore it.

    A live interruption to the usual format. Recorded on-site at the Melbourne Backyard Ultra, this episode unfolds in real time from within the race environment itself where endurance, fatigue, and emotion are all actively in motion. Instead of a traditional studio conversation, we step directly into the event as it’s happening. We’re joined by the race director who breaks down the origins, structure, and psychology of Backyard Ultras and what most people misunderstand about this format until they’re actually inside it. Alongside him members of crews share behind-the-scenes insights into what really happens between laps the small decisions, the silent breakdowns, and the strategies that never make it onto the course. We also hear from a former Australian Backyard Ultra representative unpacking what it takes to compete at the highest level of this unique endurance format. And in a moment that captures the raw nature of the event a runner finishes a loop and immediately joins the conversation live still deep in race conditions, still mid-competition, still in it. This isn’t a recap. It’s the race as it unfolds. We discuss:◼️ What Backyard Ultras actually demand from runners and crews◼️ The hidden psychology of lap-based endurance racing◼️ How elite competitors manage time, fatigue, and survival◼️ What most people never see between loops◼️ Raw, live insight from someone actively still in the race

    59 min
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"Better by Next Week, hosted by father-son duo Tim and Ollie, mix running, laughs, and life lessons. Inspiring stories ignite passion in runners of all levels, push you toward growth and your true potential. Chase greatness together!"

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  • Creator
    Tim and Ollie Kacprzak
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tim and Ollie Kacprzak
  • Show Website
    Better By Next Week

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