Women’s Running Collective

Womens Running Collective
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A new podcast for all women who run. Any pace and at any point in their running journey

  1. 2d ago

    Sports Bras 101: Fit, Support Levels & Running Comfort with Nike's Anna Burdekin

    Sports Bras 101: Fit, Support Levels & Running Comfort with Nike's Anna Burdekin This week on the Women's Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie kick things off with a hilarious recap of a rainy Sydney drive, Vivid crowds, and another big week of training as they continue preparing for the Gold Coast Marathon. The girls chat through race-pace long runs, interval sessions, threshold workouts and navigating training around some wild weather before diving into a topic every female runner can benefit from: sports bras. Joining the podcast is Nike EKIN Anna Burdekin, one of Nike's internal product experts and storytellers. Anna is passionate about bra innovation and helping women find the right sports bra for their body, sport and goals. Together they unpack why sports bras can be so confusing to shop for, the science behind breast movement while running, how the wrong bra can impact comfort, posture and even performance, and the simple fit checks every woman should know before heading out the door. Anna also shares Nike's support-level system, common mistakes women make when buying bras, and her top picks for runners looking for high and ultra-high support. Plus, Hayles and Jussie recap the biggest takeaways, share a listener message about comparison and self-kindness, and give an update on their Gold Coast Marathon preparations. Timestamps 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 00:54 Sydney Drive Chaos 03:16 Weekly Running Recap 05:09 Boobs To Bras Segue 05:28 Meet Anna Burdekin 07:20 Why Sports Bras Are So Hard To Shop For 09:50 The Most Common Bra Mistakes Women Make 13:11 The Science Of Breast Bounce 14:49 Pain, Posture & Performance Impacts 18:06 Five Steps To Fitting A Sports Bra Properly 21:22 Understanding Support Levels 23:06 Small Cup Sizes, Cycles & Changing Needs 25:42 The Marathon Bounce Math 27:20 How Breast Movement Can Affect Your Stride 28:17 Bra Technology & Nike Research 30:20 Why The Right Support Helps Women Stay Active 31:49 Anna's Nike Bra Recommendations: Swift & Rival 33:52 Community, Confidence & Personal Stories 35:55 Hayles & Jussie's Bra Fit Checklist Recap 37:34 Athlete Box Recommendation (Use Code: WOMENRUN15) https://www.theathletebox.com.au/ 39:59 Gold Coast Marathon Training Update 40:53 Listener Message: Comparison, Progress & Giving Yourself Grace 43:43 Final Community Send-Off Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next marathon, this episode is packed with practical advice that could completely change the way you think about sports bras and running comfort.

    44 min

  2. May 25

    How To Make Race Day extra FUN

    Hayles and Jussie are recording straight from their hotel room at the Marriott Circular Quay in Sydney after approximately 47 failed intro attempts and far too much laughing over absolutely nothing. The girls recap a big week of Gold Coast Half Marathon training including long runs with race pace efforts, interval sessions, sub-threshold workouts, and a rainy Vivid run around Circular Quay dodging umbrellas. They also chat about birthday celebrations, Hayley finally getting her dream backyard sauna, and why race weekends should be about more than just chasing PBs. The episode dives into all the ways to make running events feel more fun, memorable, social, and joyful....from glitter planning and matching outfits to VIP race upgrades, playlists, post-race recovery plans, and embracing the chaos of race weekends with your friends. Plus: executive lounge hotel hacks, toaster and microwave race prep stories, marathon FaceTime calls, mid-race dancing, airplane arms, and the importance of rewarding yourself for the training journey. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome To The Women’s Running Collective 01:32 Sydney Hotel Room Chaos & Failed Intros 03:18 Gold Coast Half Marathon Training Recap 05:26 Long Run Race Pace Efforts 07:10 Vivid Run Around Circular Quay 09:08 Hayley’s Backyard Sauna Recovery Era 11:18 Birthday Celebrations & Recovery Week Vibes 13:07 Sydney Course Weekend & Upcoming Long Run 15:10 Romeo + Juliet vs Off Campus Debate 16:44 Why Running Events Should Feel Fun 18:25 Choosing The Right Race & Destination 20:32 Training Enough To Actually Enjoy Race Day 22:14 Temu Glitter Planning & Race Accessories 24:09 Running Tours & Travel Groups 27:03 Organising Your Race Weekend Crew 29:18 Nutrition Practice & Race Morning Prep 31:52 Why Hayley Packed A Microwave To UTA 34:26 Woolworths Orders, Toasters & Race Hacks 36:15 Matching Outfits, Braids & Race Nails 39:08 Fun Race Games & Shared Playlists 41:22 Complimenting Other Runners & Course Energy 43:10 Costumes, Themes & Lorax Race Fits 45:17 Recovery Bookings & Post-Race Dinner Plans 47:42 Gold Coast Marathon VIP Gold Pass Chat 50:03 Medal Monday & Post-Race Walking Tours 52:14 Finish Lines Not Finish Times 54:08 Playlists, FaceTiming Mid-Marathon & Recording Memories 57:01 Staying An Extra Night After The Race 59:18 Reward Yourself For The Training Journey 01:01:26 Airplane Arms, Mid-Run Dancing & Singing Out Loud 01:04:10 Compliments, Smiling & Reading The Signs 01:06:12 Running Farts & Other Essential Race Advice 01:08:15 Hotel Robes, Executive Lounges & Recovery Snacks 01:11:02 Current Book Recommendations & Off Campus Obsession 01:14:05 Final Thoughts & Happy Running

    31 min

  3. May 18

    Women’s Running Nutrition: How to Fuel Properly for Running & Recovery with Nicole Miller

    Fueling for Women Runners: Avoid Under-Fueling, Support Hormones & Recover Better (with Nicole from Total Balance Nutrition) | Women’s Running Collective This week on the Women’s Running Collective, Hayles takes the mic solo while Jussie is away and chats through a huge week of Gold Coast Half Marathon training 💛 From a tough 5 x 6-minute workout session to swim squad, easy runs with Nat, and a long run featuring race-pace intervals, Hayles shares the highs, struggles, and little wins of training during a busy season of life. She also gives some massive shout-outs to friends who tackled Ultra-Trail Australia, including podium finishes and incredible age-group performances. Then Hayles welcomes back Nicole from Total Balance Nutrition — Performance Dietitian, Exercise & Sports Scientist, ultra runner, and one of our favourite guests from the early days of the podcast. Nicole shares her journey from competitive swimming into endurance sports and nutrition, including completing the brutal Buffalo Stampede multi-stage ultra race. The conversation then dives deep into one of the biggest issues facing women runners: under-fueling. Nicole explains the importance of carbohydrates, protein, fats, iron, calcium and vitamin D for women runners, and discusses the warning signs of low energy availability and RED-S, how under-fueling can impact hormones and menstrual cycles, and why proper recovery nutrition matters so much for performance and long-term health. The girls also chat practical pre-run fueling, post-run recovery, social media comparison, and the pressure many women feel around body image and eating while training. This episode is packed with practical advice and important conversations every woman runner needs to hear 💛 Timestamps 00:00 Solo Intro and Updates 00:33 Gold Coast Training Week 02:16 Race Pace Long Run 02:48 UTA Weekend Shoutouts 04:49 Meet Nicole Again 07:38 Nicole Origin Story 09:36 Ultra Stage Race Prep 12:01 Key Nutrients for Women 14:15 Under Fueling Warning Signs 19:53 Cycles Hormones and RED-S 25:01 Daily Nutrition First 28:42 Pre Run Carbs That Work 30:23 Fueling Beyond The Run 32:30 Post Run Three Rs 35:31 Are You Underfueling 39:52 Three Tips For New Runners 42:30 Social Media Comparison Trap 43:26 Wrap Up And Recommendations Izzy Bat Doyal Boston Marathon - YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRANETml7gs   Pure Gel orange

    48 min

  4. May 11

    Western States Golden Ticket + Ultra Running Mindset Tips with Holly Ranson

    Episode 86: Holly Ranson Returns Western States Golden Ticket, 24-Hour Worlds Update & Ultra Mindset Tips | Women’s Running Collective This week on the Women’s Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie recap another hilarious Wheel of Misfortune punishment which somehow ended in a full hair and makeup makeover before heading out for a run 😂 The girls also chat through their deload week, including a spicy 5K time trial, a 16km long run, and the reality of trying to stay motivated during easier training weeks. Then they welcome back one of their favourite guests, ultra runner Holly Ranson. Holly shares a huge update following her incredible performance at the 24 Hour World Championships in France, where she hit her goals, set a world record and an 11km PB… but somehow still came second after another athlete broke the record by four kilometres. The episode dives into Holly earning her Western States Golden Ticket after Tarawera rolled down, why Western States is such an iconic race, and how she’s preparing for one of the biggest ultra events in the world. They also chat about mindset coaching, handling pressure, sponsorships, crew selection, fueling, heat training, and the mental side of ultra running. Hayles and Jussie also touch on the wild Cocodona 250-mile race, the rise of women in ultra running, and Rachel’s incredible overall win. A super inspiring episode for anyone curious about trail running, ultra mindset, or chasing big scary goals 💛 Timestamps 00:00 Episode 86 Kickoff 00:28 Wheel Misfortune Recap 02:04 Deload Week Training 03:35 5K Time Trial Wins 04:41 Long Run And DNMs 05:08 Meet Holly Ranson 06:50 24 Hour Worlds Update 09:43 Western States Entry 11:45 Why Western States Matters 13:24 Training And Heat Prep 14:15 New Sponsor Fraktal 15:17 Crew Pacer And Finish 17:27 Golden Hour Finishline 17:47 UTA Race Hype 18:49 Why Trail Ultras 19:40 From Sailing To Trails 21:16 Chasing Sponsors 21:50 Cocodona Womens Breakthrough 23:07 Mindset Coach Toolbox 24:40 Pressure And Decisions 28:02 Fueling And Carbs 29:55 Follow The Journey 31:15 Fractal Gear Drop 32:06 Cocodona Recap 34:19 Weekly Recommendations 36:57 Wrap Up Next Episode

    38 min

  5. May 4

    How Women Can Build Confidence in Running (with 9x Marathoner Natalie Moore)

    Marathon Mindset for Women Runners (with Natalie Moore) + Night Run Motivation & Gold Coast Half Training | Women’s Running Collective This week on the pod, Hayles and Jussie are deep in their Gold Coast Half Marathon training block and share a full recap of their week from easy runs and sub-threshold sessions to a super fun night at the Nike Pegasus 42 launch at Sydney Motorsport Park. They also take on a late-night run session that was equal parts tough and fun  powered by Taylor Swift, new shoes, and a few mindset tricks to get them through. There’s plenty of real-life chaos too (of course), plus a look ahead to a well-earned recovery day and an upcoming 16km run. The girls are then joined by Natalie Moore, nine-time marathoner and mindset coach, for a powerful and honest chat about what it really takes to go from “I’m not a runner” to running multiple marathons. Natalie shares how women can shift their mindset, build belief, and take action even when doubt, fear, or guilt shows up. They dive into finding your “why,” embracing being a beginner, letting go of perfection, and navigating the mental barriers that so many women face when it comes to running and backing themselves. It’s a super relatable and motivating episode for anyone wanting to start running, level up, or simply believe in themselves a little more. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Collective 00:31 Gold Coast Half Training Week 00:53 Nike Pegasus Launch Night 01:49 Late Night Speed Session 03:40 Taylor Swift Pace Hacks 06:25 Bugs Bins and Better Moods 08:14 Recovery Day Burpees Setup 08:52 Meet Natalie Moore 09:56 Quick Fire Questions 11:50 From Non Runner to Marathoner 13:42 Mindset Shift and Finding Why 15:50 Beginner Mindset and Social Media 17:14 Embracing Beginner Energy 18:33 Progress Over Perfection 20:05 Marathon Surprise Factor 21:08 Life Lessons From Running 22:53 Running Changed My Career 24:43 How To Start Running 27:01 Mindset Hurdles For Women 29:49 Finding Nat And Resources 31:13 Recommendations And Quotes 36:54 Final Wrap And Farewell Hayles Recco - Auxiliary 2.0 Jacket Links to Natalie https://www.instagram.com/be_moore_nat/ Natalies book Marathon Mindset

    37 min

  6. Apr 27

    Female Running Truths PLUS Recent Running Controversies

    Things Only Female Runners Understand + Running World Controversies In this episode, Hayles and Jussie are deep in their Gold Coast Half Marathon training block and for once… it’s actually feeling good. Think threshold sessions, cruisy easy runs, and mixing in cross-training without completely flogging themselves. Of course, it wouldn’t be a normal week without a bit of chaos. Jussie shares how her long run didn’t quite go to plan after an Anzac Day dawn service turned into chatting, catching up… and somehow a mid-run rum shot which brings back the Wheel of Fortune (or Misfortune) accountability segment. The girls then dive into “things only female runners understand” and honestly, if you know, you know. From pre-run toilet anxiety, sports bra battles, and planning your life around hair wash days… to safety strategies, choosing between shorts or tights, navigating period runs, chafing, and mapping your run based on toilet locations it’s all in there. They also touch on a couple of conversations happening in the running world right now, including the backlash around Nike’s Boston Marathon signage and a clip from an Australian running podcast that sparked discussion around how women are spoken about in sport. It’s an honest chat about respect, inclusion, and the kind of running community we actually want to be part of. They wrap things up with a few recommendations, including some running content they’ve been loving lately, plus recent gear purchases. Timestamps 00:00 Cold Open Setup 00:13 Podcast Welcome 00:40 Gold Coast Training Check In 01:51 Family Run Highlights 03:21 Wheel of Misfortune Returns 04:13 Anzac Day Run Story 06:19 Spinning the Wheel Tease 07:02 Female Runner Truths Intro 07:49 Toilet Anxiety Talk 08:30 Sports Bra Struggles 09:15 Hair Wash Run Planning 10:30 Safety and Self Defense 11:56 Shorts Versus Tights Debate 13:13 Period Run Strategy 14:48 Wedgie and Sweat Panic 15:34 Outfit Support and Toilets 15:59 Perfect Shorts and Ponytail 16:38 Runner Mishaps 16:51 Awkward Runner Hellos 17:19 Post Run Hunger 18:04 Main Character Energy 18:53 Phone On Runs 19:34 Playlist Peak Moments 19:50 Magpie Season Fears 20:59 Safe Routes Math 21:36 Gear Fails And Chafing 23:18 Nike Boston Sign Drama 26:43 Podcast Misogyny Callout 32:05 Recs Rewards And Wrap Hayleys Youtube recco links https://www.youtube.com/@_Clayton_Young_  https://www.youtube.com/@micawoodruns

    35 min

  7. Apr 20

    Bad Runs Happen: Why Running Sucks Sometimes & How To Fix It

    Why Running Can Suck Sometimes (and What to Do About It) Women’s Running Collective This week on the pod, Hayles and Jussie are back with a very real chat about the runs that just… don’t hit 😅 We kick things off with a catch-up on training life. Including a few changes to race plans, the start of Gold Coast Half Marathon prep, and a very close call during a threshold session (yes… a toilet emergency was involved 😂). We also shout out the incredible One More Step Foundation, founded by Josie Flynn, a Sydney-based walk/run community supporting those affected by cancer. What started during Josie’s own treatment has grown into something truly special 💛 The main chat dives into why running can feel really hard sometimes and how to actually deal with it without spiralling. From recovery and fueling to sleep, stress, and running too fast (we’ve all been there), this episode is your reminder that a bad run doesn’t mean you’re a bad runner. We finish up with weekly recs, life chats, and a fun new accountability system for our training block (it may or may not involve a bit of chaos 👀🎡). ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Lycra Cold Open 00:14 Podcast Welcome 01:09 Running Week Updates 02:07 Threshold Run Toilet Dash 🚨 05:36 Gold Coast Half Training Begins 06:08 Cancer Movement Shoutout 💛 07:33 Weekly Quotes Segment 09:07 Why Runs Feel Awful 10:51 Recovery Matters Most 14:23 Warm Up Properly 16:53 Mix Up Your Training 17:31 Mix Up Training Continued 18:42 Fueling Basics 18:51 Fueling Real Stories 22:05 Heat And Humidity Struggles 23:15 Easy Runs Should Be Easy 25:23 Sleep, Stress & Illness 26:27 Instagram Reality Check 28:01 Stop Blaming Yourself 28:46 Weekly Recommendations 31:18 Rewards Training Plan 🎡 32:07 Wrap Up And Community Nicole the nutritionist we mentioned in this weeks ep https://www.instagram.com/total.balance.nutrition/?hl=en

    35 min

  8. Apr 13

    Is Running Getting Too Expensive? Strava, Goals & Half Marathon Training Talk

    Is Running Getting Too Expensive? Goals, Strava, and Starting Gold Coast Half Training | Women’s Running Collective In this episode of the Women’s Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie are back recording from Hayley’s house thanks to a few technical hiccups and fully in the thick of NSW school holiday chaos. The girls chat about what running looks like when routines go out the window travelling, juggling kids, and trying to fit it all in when life feels a little all over the place. It’s also day one of Gold Coast Half Marathon training, with plenty of honest chat around where they’re both at, including Jussie being on the fence about UTA this year, with the reality of logistics, travel and cost all playing a part. The episode dives into some big (and very relatable) conversations: Is running becoming too expensive? From race entries to accommodation, travel, shoes and gear. The girls unpack how a “free sport” can quickly add up, and the balance between what you need vs what you think you need. Do we actually need goals? They chat about the pressure goals can bring, and whether it’s okay to just run for the sake of it. Not every season needs to be about PBs sometimes it’s just about showing up. Would you still run if no one could see? A really honest conversation about Strava, Instagram, validation and comparison and coming back to your “why” when it comes to running. There’s also plenty of classic WRC moments a throwback to running in the 90s, a random skateboarding chat, listener questions, and a very funny scrunch-bum tights situation that you’ll definitely relate to. The girls also shout out runners from the Canberra and Hobart Marathons, including a huge PB from Sarah Hartley 👏 and chat briefly about the ASICS Superblast 3 before sharing some winter gear recommendations. As always — it’s real, relaxed, and a reminder that running doesn’t have to look a certain way to count. Timestamps 00:00 Sponsor Spotlight 00:24 Welcome Back Banter 01:11 Holiday Chaos Setup 02:14 Running Off Routine 04:00 Gold Coast Training Starts 05:15 Relaxed Episode Agenda 05:50 Is Running Too Pricey 08:33 Gear Hype And Reality 11:21 Do We Need Goals 15:36 Goal Pressure And Mindset 17:48 Small Goals Count 18:10 Small Goals Mindset 18:41 Running Without An Audience 19:35 Strava Kudos And Comparison 22:03 Internal Vs External Validation 23:59 Running In The Nineties 26:51 Why We Started Running 29:40 Skateboarding Lifestyle Talk 30:48 Listener Questions Recap 31:05 ASICS Superblast 3 Ad 32:02 Winter Gear Recommendations 33:27 Scrunch Bum Leggings Dilemma 34:23 Shoutouts And Wrap Up

    37 min
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A new podcast for all women who run. Any pace and at any point in their running journey

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  • Creator
    Womens Running Collective
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Women’s Running Collective

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