In episode 48 of the Onus Athletics podcast, former high-performance sprinter and current junior athletics coach Josh Partridge unpacks what it’s like to work with the best athletes and coaches in the world, what goes into sprinting performance, and how the Scandinavian approach to youth sports might be developing better and more well-rounded junior athletes.
Plus, Aussie distance running women rewrite the record books at the London Diamond League, and women’s marathon world record holder Ruth Chepng’etich is provisionally suspended from the sport.
Kenyan Doping Article: https://www.onusathletics.com/posts/wtf-is-happening-in-kenya-an-in-depth-look-at-the-worlds-latest-doping-crisis
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In episode 47 of the Onus Athletics podcast, physiotherapist and clinic owner James Thompson shares his unique perspective on running injuries, shaped by his own journey from sprinting and pole vaulting to becoming one of Brisbane's go-to running physios. Along the way he recalls lunchtime runs past Buckingham Palace, the disastrous debut half‑marathon that pushed him into Tim Noakes’ Lore of Running, and the months he spent “walking the knife‑edge of overuse injury” while test‑driving minimalist shoes.
James breaks down his experiences at both the Ministry of Defence in London and the Queensland Academy of Sport, revealing how these high-performance environments influenced his approach to treating recreational runners. He discusses the important role of foot strength in injury prevention and why he believes most runners fail rehab because they rush back too quickly.
He also shares practical insights on return-to-running protocols, the importance of testing hip and calf strength properly, and his philosophy that "runners usually have most of the answers" – physios just need to tease them out. The conversation touches on everything from javelin throwers' bizarre injury patterns to why building capacity over years, not weeks, is what separates consistent runners from those stuck in boom-bust cycles.
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In episode 46 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Connor McLaren-Kennedy, Liam Woollett, and Jackson McClure break down some of their recent races, including Liam’s collapse 600m from the finish of the Gold Coast 10km.
Plus, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet break world records in Oregon, Niels Laros hunts down Yared Nuguse to win the Bowerman Mile, and has Grant Fisher asserted himself as the favourite for the world title in two months
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In episode 45 of the Onus Athletics podcast, D1 runner and coach Matthew Hansen discusses his scientific approach to training and how becoming a student of the sport has shaped his career to date.
Throughout his time in both Australia and the USA, Matt has experimented with ultra-high mileage, double threshold, active heat training, strength training, and more. We explore his journey from a junior in Queensland to an NCAA conference champion, as well as what emerging areas of training science he’s most excited about.
Hobbs Kessler interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFduNOQw09g&ab_channel=LetsRundotcom
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In episode 44 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Ironman Japan champion and Everestman world record holder Kent Ohori discusses the epic challenges he has undertaken, what drives him to push beyond his limits, and how he’s preparing for the upcoming Gold Coast Marathon.
Kent dives into his training and mindset and explains how the Rebound Club community he has helped build is shaping both his own journey and the broader running and triathlon scene.
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Kent’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kentohori4045
Rebound Club: https://www.reboundclub.com.au/
In episode 43 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Australian sporting legend Steve Moneghetti shares stories from his career and some of the best pieces of advice he’s received throughout the years.
From taking bronze in his debut marathon at the Commonwealth Games, to accidentally breaking the half marathon world record, to clocking his third top-ten Olympic Marathon finish in front of a home crowd, Mona breaks down all the highlights and setbacks from his two-decade-long career as one of the best distance runners in the world.
He also shares insights and stories from outside those big competitions, including his training schedule, the creation of the famous “Mona Fartlek”, and what it meant to work as the chef de mission for three Commonwealth Games teams.
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00:00: Introduction and Weekly Recap
10:06: Interview with Steve Moneghetti
In episode 42 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Connor McLaren-Kennedy and Liam Woollett dive into the mental side of running, exploring everything from the Central Governor Theory to brain endurance training to techniques to delay fatigue and relax before a race or training session.
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In episode 41 of the Onus Athletics podcast, physiotherapist and runner Dave Coombs details his journey from mountain biking to ultrarunning, revealing how the desire to find his limits has motivated him through day-long races in the mountains.
He also dives deep into the oft-overlooked role of running technique coaching in athletes of all abilities, explaining, among other things, how our foot strength can improve our injury resilience and how our alignment while running can make our movements more efficient.
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In episode 40 of the Onus Athletics podcast, running power couple Georgie Grgec and Brandon Dewar discuss their respective moves to the UK, their current training setup, and what’s in store for them this season. Georgie talks about her goal to make another world championships team this year as well as knock off a New Zealand national record, while Brandon is focusing his attention on a big personal best at the Chicago Marathon this October.
Plus, Beatrice Chebet breaks the unofficial 3000m world record at the Rabat Diamond League, Nick Symmonds becomes the first man in history to break the four-minute mile and summit Mount Everest, and the boys engage in some academic debate about romantic partnerships.
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00:00: Introduction & Weekly Recap
06:02: Interview with Georgie Grgec and Brandon Dewar
44:55: Results
47:42: Would You Rather?
55:09: Power Rankings
1:02:14: Conclusion
In episode 39 of the Onus Athletics podcast, the hosts recap some of their most recent races. Having come out the other side of some pretty nasty injuries, all three of the boys finally have some results to report – Liam picks up a win and a national qualifier, Jackson mixes it up in a handful of state championship races, and Connor gets humbled by an under-14s runner.
Plus, Grand Slam Track continues to divide opinions, former World and Olympic Champion Athing Mu returns to middle distance racing, and Australian Athletics puts on a good showing at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix.
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00:00: Introduction
00:44: Race recaps
23:30: Grand Slam Track Miami recap
30:19: World Relays recap
35:00: Athing Mu’s strange season continues
36:55: Golden Grand Prix recap
38:30 Outro
In episode 38 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Nathan Jones talks about what it’s like to coach juniors, how he adapts his philosophies for the younger ages, and how he has built a culture that promotes longevity in the sport.
On the roads, Sharon Lokedi breaks the Boston Marathon course record, John Korir follows in the footsteps of his older brother, Tigst Assefa sets a new women’s-only marathon world record, and Sabastian Sawe runs the fastest-ever kilometre split during the London Marathon.
Meanwhile, on the track, the 2025 Diamond League season kicks off in Xiamen, and Nike announces its latest project: Breaking4.
Read my recap of the 2025 London Marathon: https://onusathletics.com/news/the-2025-london-marathon-assefa-and-sawe-kick-home-to-win-historys-largest-race
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00:00: Introduction
02:30: Liam Woollett Race Recap
15:00: Interview with Nathan Jones
33:23: Boston Marathon Recap
36:33: Xiamen Diamond League Recap
38:03: Breaking4 Announcement
45:20: London Marathon Recap
54:19: Power Rankings
59:26: Would You Rather?
In episode 37 of the Onus Athletics podcast, professional distance runner Joey Berriatua talks about his career thus far, reminiscing on his time in school, joining Tinman Elite, and his recent split with the group following the Paris Olympics.
He also dives deep into what could become his career post running, revealing how experiences with past sponsors have inspired him to enter the world of sports marketing and launch his newsletter, 3:57.
Check out 3:57: https://joeyberriatua.substack.com/
2025 Boston Marathon preview: https://onusathletics.com/news/2025-boston-marathon-preview
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00:00 Introduction
00:26: Results
2:51: Interview with Joey Berriatua
In episode 36 of the Onus Athletics podcast, professional runner and coach Caitlin McQuilkin-Bell shares her journey through the sport, from her time competing as a junior, to racing in the NCAA, all the way through to being selected for the World Cross Country Championships.
She also talks about how she grew the ever-successful CMB Running Academy from its humble two-athlete beginnings into a club that consistently produces some of the country’s best junior athletes.
Plus, the hosts recap an epic Australian national championships that saw the men’s and women’s 100m decided by a photo finish, Seth “Prefontaine” O’Donnell defeat Cam Myers and Ky Robinson, and Gout Gout take advantage of the wind to win the senior 200m in 19.84 seconds.
Read Caitlin’s article on OutSport: https://www.outsports.com/2020/6/10/21276560/caitlin-mcquilkin-bell-florida-track-gay-coming-out/
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00:00: Introduction & Weekly Recaps
07:11: Interview with Caitlin McQuilkin-Bell
37:43: Australian National Championships Recap
47:44: Would You Rather?
50:01: Power Rankings
In episode 35 of the Onus Athletics podcast, repeat guest Jamie Laverty gives the hosts an update from Boulder, Colorado, and the boys do a deep dive on Grand Slam Track's inaugural weekend.
From the state of the men's 1500m, the flaws Grant Fisher exposed in the system, and what Michael Johnson and the team can do to make the next meet a bigger success, Jamie, Liam, and Connor unpack the event and examine what the league means for the next chapter in global athletics.
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00:00: Introduction
02:16: Jamie Laverty gives a Boulder update
12:36: Grand Slam Track pros and cons
50:00: Would You Rather?
58:13: Power Rankings