Jelly Roll week was something else. Liam and Courtney debrief on the wild ride that saw them chatting running with a global music star just hours before his first Aussie gig.
From Jelly’s “I know nothing, so I know everything” quote to his newfound AFL fandom, the boys unpack the mayhem, the meaning — and his Brooks running shoe revelation.
Then it’s into the big stories in endurance this week:
🏃♂️ Treadmill World Champs announced (Run X, 2026)
💪 Fitness racing joins triathlon’s Olympic umbrella
🏎️ Supercars finals & fitness crossovers
🥇 Courtney’s Olympic blazer dilemma
🚴♀️ Noosa Triathlon preview – the legends, the first-timers & “Fitness Christmas” vibes
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We sit down with American singer and songwriter Jelly Roll in Brisbane hours before his took the stage for his first Australian Show to a sold-out arena.
We talk running, weight loss (540lbs → 280), tour culture turning from bars to miles, Clydesdale pride, Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club, HYROX, shoes for big runners, and picking an AFL team.
Honest, funny, all heart - the man is a PREACHER
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New World Triathlon champion Matt Hauser drops in to unpack his World's win less than a week ago.
The viral swim start, LeBron “gun” celly, and why T1 composure wins races—plus training sweet spots, Paris 7th, a Noosa preview, the mindset shift from imposter to leader, and the team that makes it possible.
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Fresh off coaching Matt Hauser to a World Championship title, Aussie triathlon mastermind Dan Atkins jumps back on the pod — just two days after the win — to break it all down.
From the anthem moment on the podium to the perfect swim start, the mindset behind Hauser’s “Fu*k U energy".
We also dive into:
🏊♂️ Front-end swim secrets (“Friday is for speed”)
🥩 Carb loading and race-week nutrition tips for Noosa
🛌 The truth about sleep and taper week
🚴♀️ What to eat, drink & avoid on race day
😂 Plus, Liam’s “tri-suit toilet” PSA you’ll never unhear.
Big energy, big insight — and a few big laughs.
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Courtney and Liam are back, and the big fellas are fired up! After last week’s chat with Justin Weight, the true 100+ kg Clydesdale crew have come swinging — Bo Jones leads the charge, demanding justice for those who “make the ground shake.”
Meanwhile, the Currumbin stairs have been demolished. Cue Courtney’s solution: 700m of vert, a backpack full of creek water, and maybe a snake encounter or two.
Plus:
🏋️♂️ Rucking vs running — is weight on your back the next endurance hack?
🚗 Bathurst brilliance & Chaz Mostert’s post-crash beer moment of the year
🏖 The Coolingatta Gold gets chopped in half — has the sport lost its soul?
📈 Garmin vs Strava’s logo war, bone stress injuries, and why running in wine country is never as good as it sounds.
🔥 From snakes to Clydesdales, this one’s pure Aussie endurance chaos.
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A shoutout to our Athena & Clydesdale Noosa Triathlon athletes. Meet Justin Weight, 20-year Noosa Tri veteran, Clydesdale podium-getter, gear junkie, and Australian General Manger of SleepHealth company ResMed. From calf carnage, dodgy Temu purchases & Form tech-goggles.
Why the “big fellas” deserve their own post-race bar — this ep celebrates every athlete who turns up heavy but gives it heaps.
Courtney & Liam dig into the real Clydesdale life, the rise of sleep tech, and how you can race smart (and stay uninjured) on the Road to Noosa Tri.
🎙️ Featuring: Justin Weight, Courtney Atkinson & Liam Flanagan
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Queensland’s flying high — Reece Walsh delivers one of the greatest NRL Grand Final performances ever, and the boys unpack whether he’s now bigger than the sport itself.
Liam and Courtney debate “star power vs greatness” and where Nathan Cleary fits into that conversation.
From there, it’s a dive into the wild world of running tech —Strava sues Garmin, Garmin cops another lawsuit, and the lads ask: who actually needs who more?
Plus:
🏋️♂️ Courtney’s back in the gym, humbled but hooked
🥾 Snowshoeing and reflections on life in the Snowy Mountains
🏃♂️ Liam’s sore calf, 50K bike rides, and AlphaFly walks of shame
🇫🇷 The UTA 100-mile itch (and dreams of UTMB)
🧠 Deep chats on presence, happiness & “what are we chasing?” moments
🤿 The world’s deepest marathon (yes, underground!)
🏃♀️ Local legends taking on GC50 & Melbourne Marathon weekend
Whether you’re sweating through a summer run or dreaming of snow trails, this one’s got it all — sport, soul, and a few laughs in between.
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It’s run time. Courtney, Liam and coach Dan Atkins break down exactly how to pace the 10K at Noosa off the bike: why your first kilometre should be ~10% slower than goal pace, how a fresh 40-min 10K often becomes ~42:30 in tri, and the sneaky secret of matching bike cadence to run cadence.
We hit brick sessions that actually work, on-course nutrition (gels with water — under fatigue), kit that saves minutes (hat > hero), stretchy laces (use ’em, train ’em), and how to time your kick so you’re not the mate getting mowed down on the blue carpet.
Tips, laughs, and a little Struggle Street rebrand chat. Send us your Noosa questions on IG!
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What’s the greatest sporting moment you’ve witnessed live? We dive into why Suncorp just hits different, the Gout Gout hype vs “has he earned it?”, AFL GF sprint chaos (Jed Walter!), and why being fit ≠ fast (sorry Harry Garside).
Running weeks: calves, strength blocks, snowshoeing detours, and why accountability > hero sessions.
Listener Snowy pops a hammy—here’s how not to go stir crazy. Plus: Padel (yes, PAH-del) chat, Saucony’s “The Maze”, and UTMB daydreams.
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Chapters
00:29 Bolt live (…which Olympics, Court?)
03:20 Buddy’s 10 at the SCG08:55 Matildas PKs at Suncorp = chills
18:04 Gout Gout hype train
25:33 AFL sprint & Harry learns “fast”
33:13 Calves, gyms, consistency
44:20 Snowy’s hammy: what now?
48:06 “Padel”, The Maze & UTMB
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Courtney Atkinson (3× NOOSA CHAMP) and coach Dan Atkins take you deep into the 40KM BIKE at Noosa: how not to cook yourself in the first 10K, why bike fit beats bling, tubeless tyre truths (hello 32MM @ ~60–70 PSI), and the simplest downhill cues you’ll ever need.
IN THIS EPISODE
LACTATE BOOM: spin early, clear the salt, reset the brain (18:36)
BIKE FIT > BIKE FLEX: budget for fit, not just carbon (32:36)
TUBELESS + PSI: comfort = speed on real roads (40:50)
GARMIN HILL: safe, fast descending with 3 easy cues (52:32)
NUTRITION ON BIKE: front-load smarts, match on-course fuel (49:10)
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Back in the same room, buzzing on Jetstar “sleep” and Red Bulls. We dive into the BNE Lions Cam Rayner’s sideline cocktail (Red Bull + No-Doz + salt tablet 🤯), Harry Styles cracking a sub-3 at Berlin, Sydney Marathon’s chance to cash in, and the AFR’s hot take on running influencers. Plus: Strava eyeing an IPO, Brisbane vs Melbourne run etiquette, AlphaFly test runs, listener shoutouts, and compulsory school cross country? It's a big one.
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From teenage fan rolling down the hill in a wheelie bin to three-time champion of Australia’s biggest triathlon. Courtney Atkinson opens up on his Noosa story — near-misses, Olympic highs and lows, Craig Walton battles, race-day tactics, and why Noosa is “fitness Christmas.” A must-listen for first-timers and veterans alike.
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Courtney dials in from Bali, Liam’s on the Gold Coast, and the boys call it — one year of In The Beginning!
We unpack Sydney Marathon’s new major status (and the ballot opening this week), chat World Champs highlights from Jess Hull to Gout Gout, dive into running culture in Japan vs Aussie schools, and even toss up whether Liam should go all-in on a 100 miler.
Plus, shoe geekery with Nike’s Ninebox, a shoutout to Armidale Running Festival, and a tribute to legendary tri coach Col Stewart - RIP.
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Conquer the Noosa Swim: Ocean Skills with Coach Dan Atkins
In EP2 of our Road to Noosa Triathlon series, three-time champ Courtney Atkinson, ten-time finisher Liam Flanagan, and Australia’s Olympic Games triathlon coach Dan Atkins break down how to handle the Noosa swim: reading tides and sweep, where to line up, how often to sight, smart drafting, gear that actually helps, and exactly what to do in the final 100m before your feet hit the sand.
Real race stories (panic moments included), coachable pool sets you can start this week, and the small hacks that keep your heart rate calm when the ocean’s anything but.
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Courtney & Liam rip into a spicy mix this week: why you can’t buy a Red Bull cap (you’ve gotta earn it), Tommy Fury’s T100 Riviera “finish” and the transparency chat, trail etiquette vs headphones (look up, say g’day), and first-bike tips for Noosa Tri newbies—when to hire, when to buy, and how you can literally buy speed.
We also hit Chase the Five race vibes, Dubai’s air-conned “Mall-athlon,” YouTube’s NFL takeover, Gold Coast Suns finals fever, Kira Parkrun’s sneaky distance, open-water Wednesdays at Tallebudgera, plus an Andy Buchanan injury update and a listener fact-check keeping us honest.
Aussie endurance stew, served hot.
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SHOUTS & MAILBAG: William Reid (Red Bull hat Q), Gareth Watkins (Chase the Five), Britt the Physio (trail manners), Alex Baker (Sydney Mara results).
ROAD TO NOOSA TRI SERIES: Wednesday's - Ep1 (Dan Atkins) is live; swimming next week.
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We’re back for a new event series, but this time in TRI mode.
Australia’s National Triathlon Coach Dan Atkins joins Courtney & Liam to break down the Noosa Triathlon course: surf swim realities, the long run to T1, Garmin Hill (and the frighteningly fast descent), and the deceptively spicy 10K with those infamous cul-de-sacs.
Plus: Matt Hauser’s form, Braden Mercer’s defending-champ storyline, and why Noosa is “fit people Christmas.”
Next Episode on Road to Noosa: How to Swim Noosa — a practical deep-dive.
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Our first live show ✅ Sydney’s first World Major Marathon ✅ Kipchoge in Centennial Park ✅
We wrap a monster weekend:
And… a tease of our next ROAD TO series 👀
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For the very first time In The Beginning went live — thanks to our mates at AG1 — inside the iconic Bondi Icebergs dining room.
We’re joined by Australian marathon record holder Andy Buchanan, nutritionist Erica Greenwell, and big-wave charger/triathlete Clint Kimmins in front of a packed room of runners gearing up for Sydney Marathon.
From beating Kipchoge (yes, really) to stress reactions, shoe rotations, nutrition hacks, and whether Bendigo actually trumps Sydney and the Gold Coast as a running mecca — this ep has everything.
Huge thanks to AG1 for making this live show possible and for backing Aussie endurance sport.
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This week’s episode — we dive into Adidas’ “Chasing 100” — a six-hour, 100km world record attempt — and whether it can ever compete with Nike’s Breaking2 playbook. Speaking of Nike, their Sydney Marathon activation with Strava and Kipchoge might be the smartest marketing move we’ve seen in years.
We also get into:
It’s banter, controversy, fashion, and a whole lot of running — the perfect lead-in to our live show at Bondi Icebergs with AG1 this coming Friday.
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Sunrise runs in remote Lawn Hill, City2Surf sprint tactics, and the roast of Liam’s HYROX obsession (now with the ick).
Plus: shoe stereotypes, Strava crown disasters, and why some runners come back stronger after a marathon.
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