If you’ve just signed up for the 2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon – welcome to the club, legends!Courtney and Liam are back with Gold Coast Marathon ambassador and Aussie distance great Benita Willis from Lace Up Running to answer the big question: “I’ve entered… now what?”30 weeks out, we cover:Why you should NOT be in marathon shape by AprilHow to break your build into phases: 5K/10K/half now, marathon block laterWalk–jog plans and base building for absolute beginnersLong runs by time, not distance (and why 90 mins is plenty for now)Strength work, summer training, Christmas parties and not cooking yourself in DecemberT100 10K on the Gold Coast in March is the perfect test event in your preparation - enter hereHit play, take a breath, and lock in a smart 30-week game plan – not a hero December.Contact Benita for training support at Lace Up Running Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
What’s harder: a sub-3:30 marathon or breaking 100 in golf? Courtney and Liam go to war over the ultimate endurance vs skill debate.We also get stuck into:🏁 Our T100 Gold Coast stuff-up – no In The Beginning run team… yet🏃♂️🎓 Schoolies Run Club – 1 runner, full TV crew, all-time flop🌲 Courtney’s trail running starter pack: PBJF – Phone, Backpack, Jacket, Filter (and yeah, water)🏔️ Liam’s UTA Miler reality check – Reedy’s savage voicemail, listener roasting, and the 50km qualifier problem🥪 New Balance toasties at Queenstown Marathon – when run brands go fully off-script🏃♀️ Philadelphia teens getting reduced charges for training for a half marathon – smart ?Big opinions, a bit of chaos, and plenty of running chat.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on StravaShow notes:Outside Article
The boys are back on the Goldie and things get spicy this week.We kick off with the T100 triathlon circus — Dubai edition.Courtney drops a wild Thailand race story of his own (featuring cops, stray dogs and a dodgy 30km detour), and the lads unpack how course meltdowns happen even at pro level.Then it's into the big talking point: race entry prices hitting $500. Should running be subsidised? Are events becoming music-festival expensive? And what does the future look like now that cereal brands are spamming Strava challenges?Plus:Liam officially hits “mid-life crisis mode” and signs up for the UTA 100-Miler.Schoolies Run Clubs?!Banks launching “runner savings accounts”.Travis Barker’s run event, squeaky On Clouds, Parkrun race day, Strava fatigue & heaps more.A big, sweaty, trail-flavoured episode. Strap in.The T100 World Series is launching on the Gold Coast — and there’s a fast, flat 10K for the RUNNERS finishing in Surfers Paradise - ENTER HERE . Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
The T100 World Series is launching on the Gold Coast — and there’s a fast, flat 10K for the RUNNERS finishing in Surfers Paradise - ENTER HERE . Bondi run-club takeover (community or chaos?), athlete vs influencer lines, Vaporfly DQs on the track, ON’s “squeaky shoe” lawsuit, trail tips for bigger runners, Perth marathon with no expo, and Liam teases a big running announcement next week. Aussie endurance chat with a smile — runners assemble.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Strength in the gym, freedom on the run. We kick off with Courtney’s “stretch under weight” recovery hack, deload weeks, and a salty swim at The Spit. Then: Strava crown drama—listener Paddy nicks one of Courtney’s segments—plus the running boom (Sydney Marathon’s mega ballot) and Liam’s spicy pitch for two-day marathons.We celebrate the big-unit brigade with Ty Dowker’s new 100-kg “Over the Century Club” category at the Burleigh Swim Run — happening Australia Day weekend. Sign up here 👉 Burleigh Swim Run 2026.There’s a full Noosa Tri debrief (Matt Hauser flying, a stolen front wheel… yikes) and somehow we end up in the Tinder universe. Plus: Kipchoge’s plan to run a marathon on every continent, and Diplo’s 5K run-and-rave movement sweeping the globe.Hit play, have a laugh, then go chase a crown (or a coffee).Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Jelly Roll week was something else. Liam and Courtney debrief on the wild ride that saw them chatting running with a global music star just hours before his first Aussie gig. From Jelly’s “I know nothing, so I know everything” quote to his newfound AFL fandom, the boys unpack the mayhem, the meaning — and his Brooks running shoe revelation.Then it’s into the big stories in endurance this week:🏃♂️ Treadmill World Champs announced (Run X, 2026)💪 Fitness racing joins triathlon’s Olympic umbrella🏎️ Supercars finals & fitness crossovers🥇 Courtney’s Olympic blazer dilemma🚴♀️ Noosa Triathlon preview – the legends, the first-timers & “Fitness Christmas” vibesFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
We sit down with American singer and songwriter Jelly Roll in Brisbane hours before his took the stage for his first Australian Show to a sold-out arena. We talk running, weight loss (540lbs → 280), tour culture turning from bars to miles, Clydesdale pride, Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club, HYROX, shoes for big runners, and picking an AFL team. Honest, funny, all heart - the man is a PREACHERLocations & Tickets for Jelly Rolls Australian Tour on sale now - https://www.livenation.com.au/jelly-roll-tickets-adp1568490Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club on StravaFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava#running #jellyroll #clydesdale #triathlon #hyrox #AFL #australia #weightloss
New World Triathlon champion Matt Hauser drops in to unpack his World's win less than a week ago. The viral swim start, LeBron “gun” celly, and why T1 composure wins races—plus training sweet spots, Paris 7th, a Noosa preview, the mindset shift from imposter to leader, and the team that makes it possible.Follow Matt Hauser on StravaFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Fresh off coaching Matt Hauser to a World Championship title, Aussie triathlon mastermind Dan Atkins jumps back on the pod — just two days after the win — to break it all down.From the anthem moment on the podium to the perfect swim start, the mindset behind Hauser’s “Fu*k U energy". We also dive into:🏊♂️ Front-end swim secrets (“Friday is for speed”)🥩 Carb loading and race-week nutrition tips for Noosa🛌 The truth about sleep and taper week🚴♀️ What to eat, drink & avoid on race day😂 Plus, Liam’s “tri-suit toilet” PSA you’ll never unhear.Big energy, big insight — and a few big laughs.Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Courtney and Liam are back, and the big fellas are fired up! After last week’s chat with Justin Weight, the true 100+ kg Clydesdale crew have come swinging — Bo Jones leads the charge, demanding justice for those who “make the ground shake.”Meanwhile, the Currumbin stairs have been demolished. Cue Courtney’s solution: 700m of vert, a backpack full of creek water, and maybe a snake encounter or two.Plus:🏋️♂️ Rucking vs running — is weight on your back the next endurance hack?🚗 Bathurst brilliance & Chaz Mostert’s post-crash beer moment of the year🏖 The Coolingatta Gold gets chopped in half — has the sport lost its soul?📈 Garmin vs Strava’s logo war, bone stress injuries, and why running in wine country is never as good as it sounds.🔥 From snakes to Clydesdales, this one’s pure Aussie endurance chaos.🎧 Listen now & follow the pod not to miss any EpsFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
A shoutout to our Athena & Clydesdale Noosa Triathlon athletes. Meet Justin Weight, 20-year Noosa Tri veteran, Clydesdale podium-getter, gear junkie, and Australian General Manger of SleepHealth company ResMed. From calf carnage, dodgy Temu purchases & Form tech-goggles. Why the “big fellas” deserve their own post-race bar — this ep celebrates every athlete who turns up heavy but gives it heaps.Courtney & Liam dig into the real Clydesdale life, the rise of sleep tech, and how you can race smart (and stay uninjured) on the Road to Noosa Tri.🎙️ Featuring: Justin Weight, Courtney Atkinson & Liam FlanaganFollow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Queensland’s flying high — Reece Walsh delivers one of the greatest NRL Grand Final performances ever, and the boys unpack whether he’s now bigger than the sport itself. Liam and Courtney debate “star power vs greatness” and where Nathan Cleary fits into that conversation.From there, it’s a dive into the wild world of running tech —Strava sues Garmin, Garmin cops another lawsuit, and the lads ask: who actually needs who more?Plus:🏋️♂️ Courtney’s back in the gym, humbled but hooked🥾 Snowshoeing and reflections on life in the Snowy Mountains🏃♂️ Liam’s sore calf, 50K bike rides, and AlphaFly walks of shame🇫🇷 The UTA 100-mile itch (and dreams of UTMB)🧠 Deep chats on presence, happiness & “what are we chasing?” moments🤿 The world’s deepest marathon (yes, underground!)🏃♀️ Local legends taking on GC50 & Melbourne Marathon weekendWhether you’re sweating through a summer run or dreaming of snow trails, this one’s got it all — sport, soul, and a few laughs in between.👉 Follow, rate & share to keep the mics hot and the miles rolling.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
It’s run time. Courtney, Liam and coach Dan Atkins break down exactly how to pace the 10K at Noosa off the bike: why your first kilometre should be ~10% slower than goal pace, how a fresh 40-min 10K often becomes ~42:30 in tri, and the sneaky secret of matching bike cadence to run cadence. We hit brick sessions that actually work, on-course nutrition (gels with water — under fatigue), kit that saves minutes (hat > hero), stretchy laces (use ’em, train ’em), and how to time your kick so you’re not the mate getting mowed down on the blue carpet. Tips, laughs, and a little Struggle Street rebrand chat. Send us your Noosa questions on IG!Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
What’s the greatest sporting moment you’ve witnessed live? We dive into why Suncorp just hits different, the Gout Gout hype vs “has he earned it?”, AFL GF sprint chaos (Jed Walter!), and why being fit ≠ fast (sorry Harry Garside). Running weeks: calves, strength blocks, snowshoeing detours, and why accountability > hero sessions. Listener Snowy pops a hammy—here’s how not to go stir crazy. Plus: Padel (yes, PAH-del) chat, Saucony’s “The Maze”, and UTMB daydreams.If you’re loving the yarns, follow the show, rate us 5★, and share this ep with your run crew. Chapters00:29 Bolt live (…which Olympics, Court?)03:20 Buddy’s 10 at the SCG08:55 Matildas PKs at Suncorp = chills18:04 Gout Gout hype train25:33 AFL sprint & Harry learns “fast”33:13 Calves, gyms, consistency44:20 Snowy’s hammy: what now?48:06 “Padel”, The Maze & UTMBFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Courtney Atkinson (3× NOOSA CHAMP) and coach Dan Atkins take you deep into the 40KM BIKE at Noosa: how not to cook yourself in the first 10K, why bike fit beats bling, tubeless tyre truths (hello 32MM @ ~60–70 PSI), and the simplest downhill cues you’ll ever need.IN THIS EPISODELACTATE BOOM: spin early, clear the salt, reset the brain (18:36)BIKE FIT > BIKE FLEX: budget for fit, not just carbon (32:36)TUBELESS + PSI: comfort = speed on real roads (40:50)GARMIN HILL: safe, fast descending with 3 easy cues (52:32)NUTRITION ON BIKE: front-load smarts, match on-course fuel (49:10)Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Back in the same room, buzzing on Jetstar “sleep” and Red Bulls. We dive into the BNE Lions Cam Rayner’s sideline cocktail (Red Bull + No-Doz + salt tablet 🤯), Harry Styles cracking a sub-3 at Berlin, Sydney Marathon’s chance to cash in, and the AFR’s hot take on running influencers. Plus: Strava eyeing an IPO, Brisbane vs Melbourne run etiquette, AlphaFly test runs, listener shoutouts, and compulsory school cross country? It's a big one.AFR Article - HEREGabe Physio: Meta Study Link - HEREFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
From teenage fan rolling down the hill in a wheelie bin to three-time champion of Australia’s biggest triathlon. Courtney Atkinson opens up on his Noosa story — near-misses, Olympic highs and lows, Craig Walton battles, race-day tactics, and why Noosa is “fitness Christmas.” A must-listen for first-timers and veterans alike.Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Courtney dials in from Bali, Liam’s on the Gold Coast, and the boys call it — one year of In The Beginning! We unpack Sydney Marathon’s new major status (and the ballot opening this week), chat World Champs highlights from Jess Hull to Gout Gout, dive into running culture in Japan vs Aussie schools, and even toss up whether Liam should go all-in on a 100 miler. Plus, shoe geekery with Nike’s Ninebox, a shoutout to Armidale Running Festival, and a tribute to legendary tri coach Col Stewart - RIP.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Conquer the Noosa Swim: Ocean Skills with Coach Dan AtkinsIn EP2 of our Road to Noosa Triathlon series, three-time champ Courtney Atkinson, ten-time finisher Liam Flanagan, and Australia’s Olympic Games triathlon coach Dan Atkins break down how to handle the Noosa swim: reading tides and sweep, where to line up, how often to sight, smart drafting, gear that actually helps, and exactly what to do in the final 100m before your feet hit the sand. Real race stories (panic moments included), coachable pool sets you can start this week, and the small hacks that keep your heart rate calm when the ocean’s anything but.Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Courtney & Liam rip into a spicy mix this week: why you can’t buy a Red Bull cap (you’ve gotta earn it), Tommy Fury’s T100 Riviera “finish” and the transparency chat, trail etiquette vs headphones (look up, say g’day), and first-bike tips for Noosa Tri newbies—when to hire, when to buy, and how you can literally buy speed.We also hit Chase the Five race vibes, Dubai’s air-conned “Mall-athlon,” YouTube’s NFL takeover, Gold Coast Suns finals fever, Kira Parkrun’s sneaky distance, open-water Wednesdays at Tallebudgera, plus an Andy Buchanan injury update and a listener fact-check keeping us honest. Aussie endurance stew, served hot.Jason Paul - How to Get Sponsored by Red BullWicked Wednesday Swimming Info - @saltwaterswimmersSHOUTS & MAILBAG: William Reid (Red Bull hat Q), Gareth Watkins (Chase the Five), Britt the Physio (trail manners), Alex Baker (Sydney Mara results).ROAD TO NOOSA TRI SERIES: Wednesday's - Ep1 (Dan Atkins) is live; swimming next week.RATE & FOLLOW: If you’re racing Noosa—or just love a yarn—follow the show and flick it to a mate. Send Qs on Insta @inthebeginningpod.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava