
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 | 135 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningSports | |||

Everyone does the Mona Fartlek. Almost nobody does it properly — and Courtney admits he's one of them, letting his floats slide into jogs so the reps look quicker.
From there it's Keely Hodgkinson's new Nike signature collection and what it says ab... more
Who is genuinely the fittest person on Earth: Tadej Pogačar, Kilian Jornet, a CrossFit champion or someone else entirely?
Courtney and Liam unpack Australia’s Commonwealth Games dominance, Dean Boxall’s extraordinary medal haul, Lockie Kennedy’s bre... more
Courtney and Liam are back covering the strange space after a major race — when the finish line is gone, motivation dips and it’s time to find the next target.
They unpack the simple five-minute rule for getting yourself out the door, debate whether... more
Courtney's had enough of blokes walking around town in Alphaflys, and it kicks off a proper deep dive — from a Runners World piece on desexualising athletics broadcasts, to Nike ACG's slushy-machine aid station truck, to a full stats rabbit hole a... 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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This show centers on running, endurance sport culture, and practical training insights, peppered with light banter and real-world storytelling from the Gold Coast scene. Across episodes, listeners hear race-day tactics, gear chatter, recovery tips, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on events, sponsorships, and media coverage. Notable strengths include accessible explanations of technical terms, high-profile athletic perspectives, and a casual, community-focused vibe that appeals to both beginners and seasoned runners seeking actionable takeaways and entertaining host banter.
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2. Dr. Luke Del Vecchio
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5. Jess Trengrave
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7. Allie Lyndon
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