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Gen is one of Australia's most accomplished middle-distance runners of all-time, she’s a 3 time Olympic finalist, the Australian record holder and is soon bound for an incredible 4th Olympic Games in Paris.
From Gen’s well documented achilles rupture in the steeple chase final at the Tokyo Olympics she has repaired, re-modelled and returned as one of Australia’s premier marathon runners. Throw in pregnancy and the birth of her son Archer into that timeline and you have a seriously inspirational comeback story. The resilience, determination and professionalism of Gen Gregson is impossible to ignore.
We get to chat about her early days running barefoot on the farm through to her stunning 2:23 marathon in Valencia. Gen details her plans to prepare meticulously for Paris and the importance of the Australian women’s distance cartel in pushing her along to bigger things.
We also discuss drugs in sport, the dating rules at Melbourne Track Club, the benefits or wheat grass shots and the perfect braiding technique for marathon performance!
It was an absolute please to have Gen Gregson on the podcast.
Enjoy!
 
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Dr Zoe is a serious expert in the brain and how it applies to endurance performance. She's a Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist, Head Coach at Connect Performance Training and has 7 Ironman finishes under her belt. 
Zoe Breaks down the mental strategies to optimise our running from the point of signing on for the next challenge, the training block, the challenging taper period, throughout the race and the post race debrief. We cover it all in this Expert Edition!
We cover goal setting, positive mindset strategies, learning the skill of confidence and how to avoid the dreaded DNF!
We also shoot over to Runnulla to review the ON Cloud Eclipse. A quality shoe!
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We catch up with Mikey after his astonishing run of 9:01 to take the win at Ultra Trail Australia 100km. Mikey details the preparation, mindset and logistics that go into creating such an epic performance. We also get an extremely detailed insight into the specific nutrition, hydration and caffeine strategies employed throughout his race.
We get to hear where it all began for Mikey and in a real 'This Is Your Life' style we wheel out his high school chemistry teacher, Scott 'Theon' Hazleton to get into the details.
We chat about the success of Mikey's training group, the Capital Cowboys, the merits of a post race Mountain Culture and talking smack with Killian Jornet!
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Simone's passion for running is unquestionable and her involvement in the sport spans the entire spectrum of roles. From President of AURA to sweeper at the UTA 11km, Simone does it all and does it well!
This week Haddy chats with Sim about her cracks at the Western States 100, UTMB (TDS) and the mighty Coast to Kosciuszko. We get into resilience through preparation with her coaching group and discuss the amazing work AURA is doing to represent and grow the sport we love so much.
We dive into the new and exciting proposed formation of the Australian Ultra and Trail Running Association (AUTRA) and the benefits to all runners from grass roots to the elite. Simone also details the progress of the bid to get trail running a spot at the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane and how the formation of AUTRA is such an integral part of the process.
Always a pleasure to chat with such a passionate and dedicated volunteer and runner!Enjoy!Special thanks goes to our podcast partners#runnulla #fractel #guenergy #gymeaalliedhealthcentre #basecampaltitude
 

Dr Brandi Cole is a Specialist Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician better known these days as the team doctor for the incredible Aussie Women’s football team the Matilda’s.
You would have seen her on the field at the Tokyo Olympics and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World cup.
She also has a Degree in Physiotherapy and a PhD just in case you were worried she was underqualified!
Brandi was an elite athlete herself being the former captain of the Australian Women’s Oztag team, representing NSW in both touch football and hockey plus being a World Champion beach sprinter.
She also manages a sports medicine practice is a Mum of 2 kids. This is one serious super woman!
This week Haddy gets to the bottom of the overtraining topic with Brandi. They also discuss managing life stress for the athlete and optimally mixing strength training with endurance sports.
If you’re looking to avoid injury as a runner then get out the pen and paper for this one!
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This week Haddy chats with the incredible and evergreen Lou Clifton following her win at the LMU 50miler. They discuss her success at the UTMB-CCC, representing Australia in Chang Mai and a record breaking 24hr track performance among many other recent highlights.
We then enlist guest host Scott 'Theon' Hazleton to chat with 104km champion Gerald MacPherson who shares some valuable tips on operating at the pointy end of the field.
Sean Tindale pops in for a review of the extremely versatile Salomon Sense Ride 5 and to unveil Runnulla's newest stocking stuffer.
Enjoy!