EP154: Interview with Nigel Preston - Race Director (Single Track Events)

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This week on the Better with Running Podcast, Zacca and Chriso provide some training updates, Chris has a recovery week before a final tune up as he prepares to tow the line for Ballarat 15k. Zacca see some progress with his body and starts to incorporate some strength training.

This weeks guest is Nigel Preston, from Single Track Events, We hear about Nigels portfolio of events across the road and trail, we learn about race directing, what goes into putting on a major event and the challenges that arise from it.

Nigel goes into detail about the next event on the calendar, the Puffing Billy Running Festival https://puffingbillyrunningfestival.com.au/ , we hear about the origins of the event, the course and events on offer.

Nigel hangs around for Chris’s quick fire Q&A which features a flavour of influencing from Run2PB Coach and fellow Bendigo Bat Andy Buchanan.

Zacca and Chriso head around the ground with some results from the Shepparton Runners Club 10km Handicap, Parkrun and Stair Challenge event.

The show rounds out with some world record chat that has Chriso speechless, and also brings out his artistic side, that wasn’t loved by all.

https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/kiwi-woman-crushes-48-hour-treadmill-world-record/

https://puffingbillyrunningfestival.com.au/

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