
Relaxed Running
The Relaxed Running podcast is a behind the scenes conversation with the best athletes, coaches and professionals in the world of distance running. From training, hydration and nutrition to racing and recovering, we learn from the best in the world.
Relaxed conversations which are packed with actionable takeaways to help you take your running performance up a notch. Save yourself years of guess work and learn from the people who are doing it at the highest level.
Latest episodes

Jul 26, 2020 • 1h
Mentors Corner | David McNeill and Burt Gershater
David McNeill is a two-time Olympian. Bert Gershater is his mentor/sports psychologist. 'Mentors Corner' is a chance for us to sit down with both of them and discuss the mental side of sport, competition and life. These episodes can expand well beyond just conversation about running, yet somehow running serves as a perfect metaphor for what we discuss.
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Our membership gives you access to bonus podcast episodes (2-3/month), training programs for the beginner to intermediate runner from 5km-Marathon, a growing video library of experts (podiatrists, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists and more) giving you running specific advice.
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Jul 19, 2020 • 46min
Zach Bitter | 100 mile World Record Holder on Successful Endurance Training
Zach Bitter is the 100 mile and 12 hour World Record Holder. In this episode we talk about everything that's required to successfully train and compete in ultra-endurance events. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to access the complete episode, as well as our constantly growing list of member only podcasts, access to our experts corner and training programs for all levels, you can join for $10/month at the link below:
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Jul 12, 2020 • 1h 8min
How Yoga can improve your running with Ryan Mannix
In this episode I catch up with former Australian Distance Runner and National Duathlon representative come Yoga instructor Ryan Mannix. We chat about him living and training with the best Kenyan athletes and how injury lead him to Yoga. It was a great conversation and an in depth overview as to how Yoga can benefit your running.
If you'd like more, our members have access to a bonus members only podcast, experts video library, training programs and forum. You can start your 3 day free trial now at www.relaxedrunning.com/join

Jul 5, 2020 • 1h 1min
A winning mindset with Olympic hopeful Matt Clarke
In this episode I speak with 3000m Steeplechaser and Olympic 2021 hopeful Matt Clarke. We cover mindset and performance, training, his recent move from Melbourne to South Australia and a whole lot more.
If you're enjoying the podcast and would like access to our membership, you will get exclusive access to our bonus podcast episodes (2-3 per month), a constantly growing video library with expert guidance on building strength and reducing injury, training programs for all levels from 5km-Marathon, community forum and much more.
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Jun 28, 2020 • 1h 7min
Training for an Ultra-Marathon with Dion Finocchiaro
In this episode I speak with Ultra Marathon runner Dion Finocchiaro. We cover training, nutrition, preparation and his rapid progress in the sport.
If you're enjoying the podcast and would like access to our membership, you will get exclusive access to our bonus podcast episodes (2-3 per month), a constantly growing video library with expert guidance on building strength and reducing injury, training programs for all levels from 5km-Marathon, community forum and much more.
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Jun 21, 2020 • 1h 5min
Overcoming Common Running Injuries with Dean Huffer
Dean Huffer is a running Physiotherapist based in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode we cover:
- Running injury rates
- Most common running injuries
- Major risk factors, Danger signs
- Importance load management
- Strength training for distance runners
- Plantar heel pain research
- Altitude Physiology
If you're enjoying the podcast and would like access to our membership, you will get exclusive access to our bonus podcast episodes (2-3 per month), a constantly growing video library with expert guidance on building strength and reducing injury, training programs, community forum and much more. It's $10/month or $80/Year.
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Jun 14, 2020 • 1h 14min
From Sudanese Refugee Camp to Olympic Hopeful with Dejen Gebrselassie
Dejen Gebrselassie spent the first 11 years of his life as a refugee who fled Ethiopia to live in Sudan. Today he's running for Australia and pursuing the Olympics next year over the 10,000m and Marathon.

Jun 7, 2020 • 1h 12min
Dave McNeill and His Sports Psychologist/Mentor Burt Gershater
There's more to running than just running.
In this episode I sit down with two-time Olympian Dave McNeill and his Sports Psychologist Burt Gershater to discuss how the two of them have worked together to overcome the most difficult times in Dave's life and running career. It's a great conversation with two great bloke. To join the membership and get access to our bonus podcast, training videos and programs visit:
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May 31, 2020 • 57min
Feel the pain and then smile with British 800m Runner Adelle Tracey
Adelle Tracey is a British 800m athlete with her eyes set on the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. We cover training, racing, overcoming discomfort and finding her tortoise (that will make more sense soon).
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May 24, 2020 • 47min
Strength Training, Recovery, Diet and Running Improvement | A Sneak Peak
In this episode we have a sneak peak at 5 of our most popular member only podcasts. Get full access to these full episodes plus everything else at:
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