The Long Run

This week on The Long Run we start with a meaningful change from Adidas who’ve launched a single-shoe purchase program so athletes with limb differences can buy the shoe they need at half the retail price. Around the Track we unpack the Six Foot Track Marathon, recap highlights from the Adelaide International athletics meet where Daniel Williams crushed the 800m to become the second-fastest Australian U20 ever, and check in on the Armidale Running Festival and the LA Marathon. We also look ahead to Western States 100, with the field beginning to take shape as returning top-10 finishers and Golden Ticket winners stack what’s already looking like a huge showdown in June. Then we run through the Arizona gear plan before wrapping up with our week of training.

This week we look at the brutal odds of getting into the New York City Marathon with over 240,000 ballot applicants and roughly a 1% success rate. We share first-run impressions of the New Balance Ellipse and Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, before diving into controversy around the LA Marathon and whether it undermines the integrity of the marathon distance. We also compare the stats of the ASICS Superblast 2 and ASICS Superblast 3, debate the best dog breed for a running companion, and touch on a new shoe release from Adidas. In Coach’s Corner we break down a session of 800m and 400m, and as always, we finish with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run we drop the ultimate DIY carb mix recipe and compare it to big-brand mixes charging $400+ for the same volume. In Release Radar, the ASICS Superblast 3 lands, alongside many more plus, Satisfy’s Spring “Running Thunder” collection. We also tackle the death of Ironman content and what that means for creators and pros. Tokyo Marathon and Hobart Classic recaps, plus a design debate of the new Nike ACG Ultrafly circulating without a swoosh. And as always, we wrap with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run we unpack everything that went wrong (and right) at Tarawera. Around the Track, it’s been a massive few weeks in trail running. Hans Troyer smashes the Black Canyon 100km course record, Golden Tickets fly at Black Canyon and Tarawera, and Dan Jones and Ruth Croft dominate again in New Zealand. The Barkley Marathons delivers brutal conditions and no finishers. Plus a quick nod to Jack Rayner’s 59:53 Aussie half marathon best in Barcelona. We preview Tokyo Marathon, and hear Jordans State 5K recap, and tease an upcoming COROS vs Garmin review. We also dive into the debate around pacers in elite trail races. We ask the question - how much has Angus actually spent on running? As always we wrap our week of training.

This week on The Long Run Gus jumps in with a Tarawera course preview, before we tackle a spicy mix of doping headlines and race line controversy, plus a look at Puma Project3. Then it’s game on with a Shoe Draft we build the ultimate shoe rotation. We dive into Cam Myers’ training approach, unpacking how the Aussie teen prodigy stacks 120km weeks, builds everything off aerobic base, embraces floating efforts, and why he prioritises feel over splits. In Coach’s Corner, we roll through a 2/4/6/4/2/4-minute session. As always, we wrap up with our week of training.

This week we tackle the growing barrier to entry in running, from a $227 cooling cap to the $1500 shoes, and ask whether innovation is improving performance or pricing runners out. Around the Track, we recap the Millrose Games and shout out some rapid miles. plus the launch of the official ACG Instagram. We run through everything being carried for a 100-mile race in New Zealand before closing with Coach’s Corner — Emily Spaan’s Summer Pattie intervals and a recap of our training week.

This week on The Long Run we kick things off with a quick Runner’s Science segment, breaking down how different fabric types can actually affect athletic performance and we touch on the crossover of sport and streetwear with the Inter Milan x Nike ACG collaboration. Around the track, the UTMB season officially begins and lottery winners are released for UTMB 2026 and Cocodona 250. On the track, the Boston Indoor Meet delivered fireworks with world records and Aussie silverware. We also run through Forbes Australia’s 12 marathons worth travelling for in 2026. In Coach’s Corner, it’s time to test yourself with the Norwegian 4 x 4 — a gold-standard threshold workout used to establish baseline fitness for future sessions. We finish, as always, with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run we break down our Garmin watch layouts — the key running screens and widgets we rely on for training, racing, and day-to-day tracking. Then it’s shoe science, diving deep into midsole foams from single-density daily trainers through to partial dual layers, full-length dual systems, and sandwich constructions, we explain how each setup feels, who it’s for, and what shoes fit where. Around the track, we cover results from the Valencia 10K, before launching a potential reoccurring segment — Coach’s Corner: Workout of the Week — featuring a top-end speed session designed to sharpen efficiency and tolerance at high intensity. We wrap it all up with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run we kick things off with a look at our holiday break and training — what worked, what didn’t, and how we hit our goals when routines disappear. Then it’s 2026 ins and outs, covering what’s trending up and what’s fading out. We look Around the Track touching on the World Cross Country Championships and celebrate some Aussie greatness on the global stage. We run through what caught our eye over summer, including first thoughts on the Hoka Speedgoat 7 and the Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 3, plus the looming issues that Strava’s IPO Submission could mean for runners. We finish by locking in our 2026 races and goals, and wrap up with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run we look Around the track recap some track running in Melbourne and the Valencia Marathon, breaking down the big performances and fast times. With Christmas around the corner, we roll through what's on our runner’s Christmas list. In Runner’s Science, we unpack the 120g per hour fuelling advantage — why higher carb intake can boost oxidation, delay the shift to fat dependency, improve running economy, and keep blood glucose high when it matters most, plus the real-world challenges athletes face trying to hit those numbers. We finish with Our Week of Training, and wrap up by saying a huge thank you to the listeners for an incredible Season 1.

This week on The Long Run we ask: Are runners underrated athletes? With 50–70% of runners injured each year, we break down the huge forces your body absorbs on every stride — and why banded workouts and air squats aren’t enough. We cover what smart, progressively loaded strength, plyos and sprint work should look like to truly prepare your tissues for running. Then it’s a stacked Valencia Marathon preview We check in on what training looks like 10 weeks out from The Tarawera Miler, and break down how to refuel between double training days so you’re hitting that second session recovered — with simple, actionable guidelines for carbs, protein and hydration. And as always, we wrap it up with Our Week of Training.

This week on The Long Run we go Around the Track to recap a wild Ultra Trails Kosciuszko weekend, where miler and 100km runners battled actual snow on the up to the summit. We run through the standout performances from Stephanie Auston, Morgan Glazier, Sophie Broome, Loris Lassere, Andrea Kolbeinsdottir and Michael Dimuantes. Then we reveal Our Top Shoes of 2025 along with the Supwell 2025 Running Shoe Tech Awards — the best, fastest, weirdest and most exciting innovations coming next year. We begin our inaugral fight against the upcoming government-mandated break In Release Radar, we look at the Adidas Evo SL ATR, new Nike ACG trail drops, and fresh updates from Mizuno. As always, we wrap up with Our Week of Training.

This week on The Long Run we’re breaking down how to bulletproof your knees — and why most knee pain actually comes from weak hips, tight ankles, and poor single-leg control rather than the knee itself. We run through the key strength moves, stability work, smart training loads, shoe choices, and recovery habits that keep your knees healthy and running stronger for longer. Plus, we sit down with Jaime Black talking all things trails and different mindsets when it comes to training in the gym. As always we finish with Our Week of Training.

This week on The Long Run - We’re diving into the science behind Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates, breaking down what carbs actually are, why your body loves them, and how to use each type for peak performance, better recovery, and avoiding the dreaded bonk. Then in Questions to the Coach, we tackle a classic debate: distance-based vs time-based training sessions — which one actually makes you faster, fitter, and less injury-prone? In Window Shopping, Christmas is coming early with daily deals and big discounts on on your running essentials. We also ask the divisive question: Can you really afford super shoes? We break down the performance gains at different paces, the surprising injury data, and why your Achilles might be paying the ultimate price. And as always, we wrap it up with Our Week of Training

This week on The Long Run — we recap all the action from Melbourne 70.3, breaking down race-day highs, lows, and lessons learned. Over in Around the Track, it’s the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, where Lucy Charles-Barclay and Jelle Geens took the wins — and an unreleased Adidas prototype made a surprise podium appearance. We line up the $15 shoe rotation showdown – Elton vs Lachie, dive into Elton’s review of the Adidas Evo SL, chat Salomon’s latest drops, and finish off with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run: Harry’s King of the Hill is underway. A backyard ultra with a twist — 57 laps deep, over 235km and 16,000m of vert, and still 5 athletes standing as they chase $25,000 in Pyalong, Victoria. We check in on our listeners race recaps from the week and breakdown the New York Marathon results including witnessing Kipchoge’s victory lap, recap Valencia Half, and look at Nike’s latest experiment — the RadicalAirflow top — claiming 25% more breathability thanks to, well… a lot of holes. In Shoe Science, we break down the true energy return of today’s fastest race-day shoes and which brand actually tops the list. And as always, we wrap up with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run: Phil Gore is shows he  is just built different. Big’s Backyard Ultra comes to an epic close, with Gore taking the win after 114 yards — 475 miles (764km) and nearly five days of running, while Sarah Perry smashes the women’s world record with 95 yards. We unpack the sheer madness of the world’s mentally toughest race format and how it cements Big’s in ultra-running legend. Plus, Strava drops its lawsuit against Garmin, bringing an anticlimactic end to the tech standoff of the season. In Runner’s Science, we cover pre-training fuel — when to eat, what to prioritise, and how carbs drive performance before and during long sessions. And as always, we wrap up with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run: We go Around the Track with a full Chicago Marathon recap — Kiplimo’s dominant 2:02:23 win, Feysa’s blistering performance. Plus, the Backyard Ultra World Champs pushes past 64 laps, and Remi Bonnet crushes the VK world record. We run an eye over the shoes that ruled the marathon majors in 2025 and jump into Runner’s Science, were Elton breaks down the latest research on carbon fibre plates for recovery, exploring how plate design, placement, and curvature can influence stress, fatigue, and injury risk. We also celebrate 50 years of running shoe evolution — from $20 flats to $400 super shoes — and finish off with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run: We go Around the Track with the Melbourne Marathon, the Ironman World Championship Kona 2025 — where Norway’s Solveig Løvseth held off a late charge from Kat Matthews in one of the most dramatic races in Kona history — and the Moab 240, where Aussie Ben Courbrough is chasing hard in second place. We preview the Chicago Marathon, then dive into the Battle of the Supertrainers, comparing the top super trainers of 2025 — from the Adidas EVO SL and Nike Zoom Fly 6 to the Superblast 2 and Endorphin Speed 5 — and how stack height limits are shaping the next generation of performance shoes. Plus, as always, our week of training.

This week on The Long Run: Mum and Dad are fighting — Strava is suing Garmin. What’s actually going on, and would Strava survive without Garmin uploads? Then we dive into the Boston Marathon’s new downhill indexing rule, where net-downhill courses will now face time penalties of up to ten minutes for qualification. We go Around the Track with the Saddles 50 & 100 Miler in Arizona, break down the Melbourne Marathon course, and look at P.volve’s new Sculpt 9 amino supplement — a formula claiming to keep women’s muscle response consistent across the entire cycle. Plus, as always, our week of training.