
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 | 118 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningSports | |||

Liam is back from the 100 miler and learning the fine art of actually resting, while Courtney’s Gold Coast Marathon experiment hits the six-weeks-to-go mark.
The boys talk marathon goals, heart-rate reality checks, trail shoes, the running boom, Lo... more
Liam Flanagan is officially a miler finisher.
Fresh off 161km through the Blue Mountains, Liam sits down with Courtney to unpack the full UTA miler experience — the brutal lows, the hallucinations, the knee that stopped working, the wife who refused... more
It’s race week for Liam’s UTA 100 miler in the Blue Mountains.
The training is done, the mandatory gear is checked, Nick is locked in as crew, and now the hardest part might be waiting for the start line. Courtney and Liam talk race-week impatience,... more
Former elite Ironwoman Allie Lyndon joins the Gold Coast Marathon Series with one seriously interesting story.
After years in surf lifesaving — including chasing the Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series, racing the Coolangatta Gold, and building a huge endu... 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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