
Welcome to the ‘In the Beginning Podcast’ – where Liam Flanagan - Triple M Radio Host and Courtney Atkinson - Olympian & Red Bull Endurance Athlete have a yarn about all things running, fitness, and life. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, have a listen for some real sports talk & a few laughs based all based around running . Recorded on the Gold Coast!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Three and a half weeks out from the Gold Coast Marathon and the boys take the podcast on the road to the Southern Cross University Exercise Science Lab.
Courtney feels right at home amongst the VO₂ testing gear, altitude bikes and sports science equ... more
Red Bull Race The Sun is done — and Courtney is running on fumes, half an hour of sleep and one very useful chainsaw.
This week on In The Beginning, Courtney breaks down the madness of directing one of Australia’s most unique endurance events: falle... more
With just over four weeks to go until the Gold Coast Marathon, Benita Willis from Lace Up Running is back to bring some calm, clarity and hard-earned marathon wisdom.
Courtney opens up on his “every second day” marathon experiment, the long runs he’... more
Courtney is stressed, Liam is chirpy, and Episode 88 lands right in the middle of a massive endurance week.
We dive into the chaos behind Red Bull Race The Sun, the weather worries, Gold Coast Marathon chat, Andy Buchanan feedback, Liam’s post-UTA ... more
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Came for the GC marathon content but have stayed for the chit chat. Really enjoying the banter between Liam and Courtney. Interesting perspective on running, tris, endurance sports, training, equipment, fueling, and just general interesting news from around the traps. Love the local context.
A great no BS running podcast. Great banter, insight and relatable honest running and sports chat. I look forward to the listen every Saturday and Wednesday. Keep it coming guys.
Really good podcast that heaps of fun to have a listen to with helpful information about running
Enjoying the running chat, especially the gc series
Light hearted enough to be relatable but serious enough to be informative podcast (mostly) about running that’s a very easy listen but thought provoking at the same time.
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A running-focused show hosted by two enthusiastic runners, blending practical training advice with lighthearted banter and behind-the-scenes sport culture. Across episodes, listeners get marathon and ultra insights, race-day fueling and pacing strategies, injury prevention, gear chatter, travel anecdotes, and candid conversations with elite athletes and coaches. Notable strengths include a collaborative host dynamic, real-world coaching perspectives, and a willingness to discuss the messy realities of training, sponsorships, and family life, all delivered in an approachable, no-nonsense style that appeals to both beginners and seasoned runners.
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In the Beginning Podcast launched 2 years ago and published 124 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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7. Holly Ranson
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