In the Beginning Podcast

This week, Courtney's out filming with Subaru in the Victorian Alpine Region, where he’s checking out the running hotspot of Falls Creek for the first time.Liam’s got a real-world review of the new Pegasus 41s after making an appearance at Nike’s Sunset Runout on the Gold Coast.Courtney also takes aim at some popular running tech, arguing it might be a bit of a scam—with some help from the guy behind the Norwegian Method talking on the Greg Bennett Podcast.And to wrap things up, we’re continuing unique events—like the High Country Flyathon. Do we really need it? It’s a mix of running and fishing, and we’re not sure if it’s genius or just plain weird.Notes:The Greg Bennett Show - EP256

Silly season is here! Between sportsman lunches, Pro-Am golf, Christmas parties, weddings, and influencer runs, there's never a dull moment. This leads Liam to bring up the challenge of the infamous ‘Beer Mile’. Courtney shares insights into the three most unique races he’s ever competed in. We also take on the role of acting CEO at World Athletics, and once again discuss the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. And of course, we tackle the challenge of taming the infamous ‘brown snake’!

This week, we kick things off with our thoughts on the viral Mike Tyson fight on Netflix. Then, we dive into the topic of 'shitting yourself in races.' Liam shares his experience at the Friday 5km relay event on the Gold Coast. Courtney talks about his visit to a fitness conference and some of the wild energy products he discovered. We also discuss more 'Run Club' comparisons – which one would you join? And to wrap up, we share some Instagram comedy about Strava users. Show notes: World Champ pleads for TV not to film Woke AF Sachets  @MattsLyon - Every person who uses strava

This week Liam has been playing dressed up as Bluey’s dad at the Triple M office! Courtney has a whinge about randoms running on his shoulder in Sydney while in town for the Red Bull Cliff Diving event. Summer is here - we discuss the pre-morning run service station visits. Liam gives his verdict on the Salomon S-Lab Spectur 3hr marathon shoe. We announce this week’s poll results of where YOU want to run - Noosa vs Tassie. And finally main stream content creators are doing our job of pointing out the insanity in the current trend of running across Australia with a bit of parody. *Show notes: Liam in Dress Up Bluey’s World Brisbane Salomon S-Lab Spectur IG Reel - @kickitforward & @lachy.mcintyre

This week we recap our Noosa Triathlon Weekend spent with who's who of Australian sport. Propose the need for a Clydesdale Category to be introduced in Marathons. Look into the mix of top 20 race shoes at the New York Marathon and expose a home brand carbon plated run shoe. Show Notes Brayden Mercer 20 Fastest Shoes at New York Kiprun Shoe Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@liamjflanagan⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mrcourtneyatkinson⁠

We're gearing up for Noosa Triathlon weekend. We give our thoughts on how the Brisbane Olympics should change in 2032. We rate recovery techniques - 'spoiler' Netflix wins! Liam talks about motivation & 'David Goggins' phenomenon. And Courtney gives Liam a shoe designed to help achieve a 3hr marathon to test. Follow ⁠⁠⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@liamjflanagan⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@mrcourtneyatkinson⁠

Courtney's back from Los Angles. Liam has a big night out at his 40th! We discuss the new Woman's Marathon World Record & a new secret illegal shoe. Courtney describes what different types of run sessions help you achieve. And this week's listener question we discuss is 'What's the ONE endurance event in Australia you have to do?' Follow ⁠@inthebeginningpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@liamjflanagan⁠ Follow ⁠@mrcourtneyatkinson

Courtney is in Los Angles at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre to find longevity in his running. Liam is running around with rocks at the bottom of Currumbin Creek. We go in-depth to discuss what qualifies as a run coach? What running cues will help YOU! The poll is in on what is the most popular Australian marathon to run in 2025. We finish with a new treadmill doing things different in a saturated industry. Follow @inthebeginningpodcast Follow @liamjflanagan Follow @mrcourtneyatkinson

The peoples' poll is in! Liam & Courtney debate who is the best known runner in Australia - "Noise" or Performance. Headphone etiquette. We have the data to prove aerobic exercise will help you live longer. We give our take on the 3 endurance events you have to do in Australia. And confirm that Courtney can't ride a dirt bike like he can run. Link for the article - Physiology Speaking

Co-Hosted by a Triple M Radio Host and an Olympian & Red Bull Endurance athlete. Today we chat what we've been up to this week, what the best Aussie marathon is to run? bit of footy off the back of the AFL Final and the pro training hours.