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Your hosts Sue & Andrew O'Brien also known as Couple on the Run talk running, great running destinations, marathons, running events and festivals, run travel, diet, injury prevention, running for charity, health, fitness & all things Partnerunning.With regular guests and popular segments we aim to help soon to be, new and experienced runners as well as their family, friends and the running industry.Regular segments include:* Over the Shoulder: A look at recent events;* Ask Sue: Running relat ...
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Surf Coast Hell Run is the newest mountain trail run on the Trailsplus calendar. Aptly named for the burning sensation your quad mucles will experience during the 1st, 2nd or 3rd descent depending on your chosen event. This week on The Partnerunning Show Race Director Brett Saxon tells us all about the Hell Run. The course is set in the majestic mo…
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Following the success of the sister Laguna Phuket Marathon, the very first Laguna Lang Cô Marathon will take place on 24-25 October, 2015 at Laguna Lang Cô – the first and largest integrated world-class resort in Central Vietnam. In this special feature episode of the Partnerunning Show we interview Serge Ditesheim from Laguna Lang Cô as he introdu…
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In mid 2012 Gary Wilmot decided me needed to make changes. It started with a critical mission to save his life through embracing a healthy lifestyle. Gary was a morbidly obese smoker, drinker, non-exerciser who was a ticking time bomb and his life was on the line. By early 2015 Gary (aka No More Mr Fat Guy) lost more than 30kg through healthy eatin…
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Injuries, lost MoJo, uncertainty, lack of confidence, competing commitments and reduced motivation are amongst the many reasons people give for giving up on running. From 5k to Ultramarathon many more complain of failing to achieve their goals or not gaining the satisfaction they desired. In this episode of The Partnerunning Show and after many yea…
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Finding the balance between routine and variation is the key to sustained marathon training success. Too much variation can be confusing and undermine improvement and perfromance. A lack of variation can have a negativew impact on motivation and hamper improvement. In this episode of The Partnerunning Show we outline 13.2 Workouts for sustainable m…
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Jamie Sketchley is a popular member of the Australian Trail Running Community and when not competing himself can often be seen volunteering and cheering at run events. On the 11th of July Jamie Sketchley will be running 105km solo around Lilydale lake to raise awareness for depression and anxiety. Jamie says "Depression is something that myself and…
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Keith Hong is our special guest on this episode of The Partnerunning Show. Keith, a keen runner, is the Director of Buzz Events & Co, a new generation sports event management company based in Sydney Australia. After Sue puts Keith to the test in the Partnerunning Dash we explore two exciting events on the Australian running calendar. Keith is the R…
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This week on the Partnerunning Show we interview Brett Saxon from Trails Plus as we preview up coming events in the You Yangs and The Tan Ultra. With the Hardcore 100 Miler fast becoming one of Australia's must do hundred millers Brett tells as all about the miler and other You Yangs Events. The Tan is Melbournes iconic running trail and with a cen…
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Why run a marathon? Why run a few marathons? Why make running regular marathons part of your lifestyle? The motivation and reason for running a marathon is a fascinating topic and in the same way runners come in all shapes and sizes so to do the reeasons people give for running 42.2 km. For some the marathon is a bucket list item, others do it with…
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It has been as busy few weeks as Sue and Andrew travelled to South Africa and Thailand to compete in the 90th Comrades Marathon and the 10th Laguna Phuket International Marathon. After a few weeks break from The Partnerunning Show this week we return with a review of the Comrades Marathon and The Phuket Marathon as well as a look at life on the roa…
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In out last show Andrew interviewed Sue about her journey to running 100 marathons. Following the show we received a number of questions and in this weeks show Sue answers listener questions, provides tips and talks further about her first 100 marathons. Also on the show this week:Over the shoulderAsk SueThe road ahead…
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Last Sunday Partnerunning Show Co-host Sue O'Brien crossed the marathon finish line for the 100th time. It is not everyday someone runs their 100th Marathon so in this weeks show Andrew interviews Sue about her 100 marathons including: Sue's 100th marathon at Brimbank ParkSue's first marathonFavourite marathonThe journey to 100 marathonsInjuriesRun…
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There are many different factors for evaluating marathons and fun is a popular one. In this episode of The Partnerunning Show we review an article published on Buzzfeed.com looking at 25 Crazy Fun Marathons That Are Totally Worth Training For. Our favourites Walt Disney World Marathon and the Honolulu Marathon are on the list along with a few supri…
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The 8th annual KEYS100 will be held on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, 2015. One of the world's great ultramarathons set in a beautiful part of the world, if not on your bucket list the Keys 100 should be. This week on the Partnerunning Show we talk to Race Director Bob Becker about the point-to-point event beginning in Key Largo…
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Energy and hydration are big challenges for many endurance runners and in the past year or so many of our listens have been enjoying great success with a product called Tailwind. Tailwind is also a sponsor of the Anzac Ultra and today we are catching up with Gavin Markey who is the Tailwind representative in Australia, and an accomplished ultra run…
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In 2008 Sue and Andrew O'Brien became know as Couple on the Run when they ran 8 marathons in 8 countries in 8 weeks. As well as the trip of a life time Sue and Andrew were putting their Partnerunning principles to the test, promoting healthy relationships and promoting Oxfam. In this episode of the Partnerunning Show we revisit the 8 marathons, the…
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The way you approach your run training will impact your run success, sustainability andd enjoyment. In this episode of The Partnerunning Show we look at fifteen common run training mistakes and provide advice on how to avoid them. Also on the show: Over the shoulderAsk SueWangaratta Marathon ReviewDendy Park Running Festival PreviewThe road ahead…
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The Vibram Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race is fast becoming one of the world's must do events for trail running enthusiasts. Attractive to both elite and weekend runners the Hong Kong 100 takes you on a journey through Hong Kong that most tourists and many locals never experience. With almost 5,000m ascent and a mix of trail, beach and mountain runn…
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Each week social media is filled with runners posting about the challenges of their taper and recovery. More concerning isthose boasting about a lack of taper and recovery. In this episode of The Partnerunning Show we look at success ful strategies for getting the most out of your taper and recovery. We look at why these often neglected running sta…
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It is that time of the year when New Year's Resolutions are flavour of the month. Runners are not immune and many a running resolution is made at the start of each new year. In this episode of The Partnerunning Show we look at ten popular running resolutions including: The benefit of each resolutionCommon challengesTips for success Amongst the runn…
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It is that time of the year again as we get ready to run from one year into the next. This week on the The Partnerunning Show we take a look back at 2014 as well as looking beyond the starting line into 2015. With a mix of run community highlights, our running journey and some questions to ponder we look at making the most of our running experience…
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Blister prevention and foot care are critical to running success and enjoyment yet too often we fail to prepare and look after our feet. In this not to be missed episode of The Partnerunning Show our extra special guest is Rebecca Rushton BSC(POD) and Author of the super awesome runners must have resource "The Advanced Guide To Blister Prevention".…
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Roger Hanney, Blogger, Ultra Runner and Hoka Australian Chief Running Officer joins us on this weeks Partnerunning Show. Roger has recently completes his second Coast2Kosci, Australias toughest foot race. An amazing running achievement made all the more inspirational by Roger's ability to run the 240 km whilst managing diabetes type one. Roger is l…
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In 2015 Canberra, Australia will host a unique running event ANZAC Ultra 2015: The Bushman. Anzac Ultra 2015 will enable the ultra running community to show their respect and honour the lives of our defence service men and women by making the 435km journey on the Canberra Centenary Trail from 6 to 12 April 2015. In this special episode of The Partn…
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With some outstanding perfromances at the recent 100km world championships and an increasing popularity for 100km and ultra events the question arises: Is the 100km the new marathon? In this episode of the Partnerunning Show we explore the case for and against. We don't see this as a debate about better or worse, there is a place for all distances …
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This week we head to Africa for the final in our series on great run vacations. With the Comrades Marathon often attracting all the attention there are many other top run opportunities in Aftica, not just South Africa. With a mix of road, trail and adventure races Africa is one of the worlds top running vacation locations. Also on the show: Over th…
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Australia is a top running destination with a mix of big city, bush, country and seaside running. Following on from the recent Partnerunning Show feature on running bucket and our Partnerunning American, South American, Asian, European and New Zealand Run Vacation episode this week we highlight a few running highlights from Australia. Also on this …
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South America is a unique running destination. It is popular as a special running trip and for those looking to join the Seven Continents Marathon Club. Following on from the recent Partnerunning Show feature on running bucket and our Partnerunning American, Asian, European and New Zealand Run Vacation episode this week we highlight a few running h…
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New Zealnd is a running paradise with year round events and some of the most beautiful run locations in the world. The ideal running conditions provide the back drop to a mix of city, trail, mountain, off road, individual and team events. The land of the long white cloud is and ideal holiday destination and following on from the recent Partnerunnin…
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Asia is a hidden gem of stunning places to run. Often overlooked as too hot Asia has running adventures to cater for all tastes. Following on from the recent Partnerunning Show feature on running bucket lists and our American and European vacations this week we go on a tour of Asian marathons and other inviting running events. Taking a month by mon…
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America is a meca for running. With year round running options and adventures there is something to cater for all tastes. Following on from the recent Partnerunning Show feature on running bucket and our Partnerunning European Run Vacation episode this week we travel around the United States tasting the running menu. Taking a month by month approac…
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Europe is a wonderful place to run with adventures to cater for all tastes. Following on from the recent Partnerunning Show feature on running bucket lists this week we go on a tour of European marathons and other inviting running events. Taking a month by month approach we cover the most popular events including Paris and London as well as lesser …
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Do you have a running bucket list? What are the special events you want to run? In this episode of The Partnerunning Show we look at creating your running bucket list including: What is a running bucket list?What types of events might you include?How to plan your bucket list events? Sue and Andrew also outline their running bucket lists. Also on th…
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Have you every lost your running mojo? Maybe a friend has complained of "lost running mojo"? In this edition of the Partnerunning Show we look at the runners Mojo including: What is runners mojoHow do you first experience runners mojoReasons you may loose your running mojoHow to regain your running Mojo The 2014 Marysvile Marathon Festival is a uni…
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Andy Hewat leads the way in trail running in Australia both as Race Director and experienced runner. In this special episode of The Partnerunning Show we talk to Andy about his new trail running series, The Midnight Madness Enduro comprising: The Halloween Howler;Rock around the clock; and,Midnight Rambler. Andy's running cv includes the Western St…
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Running events are a wonderfuyl way for local communities to support people in need and at the same time deliver great value to the community. This week on the Partnerunning Show we meet Brad Cunningham from The Fit Shop who has teamed up with a young woman and others from the Euroa community in regional Victoria to organise a charity run. Run For …
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Do use "Running Rules" to guide your training and racing? A popular article from Runners World Online outlines 25 "Running Rules" and in our feature topic of the day we explore some of these rules and add our comments. The first Australian Running COnvention took place on September 6th and we went along to interview a sample of the exhibiotrs and c…
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What and when you eat before your workout can have a major impact on the quality of your workout. This then impacts a range of issues including perfromance, weight loss, fatigue, recovery and enjoyment. In this episode of the Partnerunning Show we look at the value of the pre-workout meal and suggest popular options for meals as well as when to eat…
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In this feature episode of The Partnerunning Show we meet Paul Adams (aka @Paulsrunslong). Paul is well known to many of our listeners via his social media support for other runners and last weekend Paul ran the Adelaide Marathon. We thought it was a great opportunity to interview Paul, see how he went and learn all about the Adelaide Marathon. Fir…
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This week on The Partnerunning Show we continue our preview of the 2014 Australian Running Convention as we meet Rosie McCaughey from Rise Yoga and Nick Sutherland from State of Mind Therapy. Rise Yoga is located in Richmond Australia and provides a range of yoga styles to help runners perfrom and recover. Rosie introduces us to the benifits of yog…
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Australian ultrarunning champion and Director of UP CoachingBrendan Davies takes the Partnerunning Dash on this episode of The Partnerunning Show. Brendan talks about his role in the Australian Running Convention, his current running focus and how he helps other runners through Up Coaching includiing a very special family trail running weekend at L…
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With 5 months of the year to go August is a top time of the year to focus on your running. Whether you have already entered an event or two, just getting started or somewhere in between now is the time. With spirng or autum/fall just around the corner no matter where you are in the world there are some great events ahead in 2014. In this episode of…
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The first ever Australian Running Convention will take place in Melbourne on Saturday 6th September 2014. In this episode of The Partnerunning Show we talk to Vickie Saunders and Richard Bowles, two of the people behind the convention. The Australian Running Convention will feature a range of expert speakers and run industry specialists. The progra…
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Learning from your event is one of the best ways to improve yet many runners fail to conduct a post race review. Based on the After Action Review technique developed in the military The Partnerunning Post Race Review is a step by step approach to learning from you experience. In this episode of The Partnerunning Show we outline the post race review…
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Planning your race strategy can make a major impact on your race day experience. After training, your race startegy is the next most important aspect of successful running as it guides everything you do in the lead up and during the event. At the front of the field race strategy is the difference between winning and missing out on a top ten finish.…
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How far can I go? When am I ready to go further? These are two popular questions runners often ask. It does not matter wether the focus is your first 5k or 100 miler the doubts and concerns are often the same. At the other end of the spectrum some runners overlook these questions and attempt the marathon or ultra distances as their first run event.…
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Do you keep a training diary? The training diary can be your best friend but for many people it is on the list of things to do. For others the keeping data is the focus rather than making use of it. With increasing numbers of Apps available a popular questions is "how best to keep a training diary?" In this episode of the Partnerunning Show we look…
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Back in the days before blogging and social media running advice came from a mixture of running books, running magazines, coaches and the runners and other people we had contact with. Poor advice was mostly limited to the people you mixed with or applying material from experts out of context. The world has changed and bad running advice is everywhe…
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