effit's HARD LAUNCH

Episode 10 - After the Finish Line & What Comes NextWe’ve made it to episode 10! 🙌The medals are hung, the legs are heavy, and that post-race buzz is fading. Tom and Lissy dive into the after of the marathon, the post-race blues, recovery, and how to find your next spark.They chat about the Beyond Blue x effit Shakeout Run, the power of community, and why even a swim can be the perfect reset. Plus, Lissy’s gearing up for her first ever race at the 2XU Wellness Run, the perfect goal to keep the momentum rolling.Reflect, recover, and when you’re ready… just say Effit.

Episode 9 - Running for Someone Else (with Cam Clohessy) This week we’re joined by Cam Lang, runner, pacer, and the guy who helped guide Caitlin Adams to victory in the women’s half marathon at Melbourne Marathon.Cam talks us through what it’s like to pace someone chasing a win, how it feels to carry that responsibility, the pressure of hitting every split, and the unique trust it takes to help someone else cross the line first.We also reflect on what the weekend reminded us: even in a solo event, you’re never really doing it alone. From pacing to cheer squads to shared goals, running is—at its core—a team sport.Effit. Back your crew.

Episode 8 - Pre-Race Survival GuideIt’s Melbourne Marathon week, and if you’re within 72 hours of race day, this one’s for you.The taper tantrums are real, the carb-loading has started, and the nerves are kicking in. Tom’s training has gone very well (don’t worry, he mentions it), and we’re here to help you head into the weekend feeling calm, prepped, and ready to roll.We cover what real carb-loading looks like, how to move and stretch without overdoing it, and race-day tips that’ll help you hold strong when the going gets tough. We also talk through mental prep, staying grounded, and what not to do the night before.Plus, we share details on our official Shakeout Run with Beyond Blue and Grill’d—a chance to connect, move together, and kick off race weekend the right way. (See link in bio for details.)It’s a fun one, full of laughs, nerves, and the usual effit honesty.effit. You’re ready.

Episode 7 - Finding Your Why with Lewis ParkinsonOur first guest! We’re joined by Lewis Parkinson, co-founder of Project Mood, ultra-endurance athlete, and expert in getting uncomfortable on purpose.Lewis shares his journey from being overweight and unfit to completing two Ironmans, several ultra events, and now training for his first 100km ultra at the Surf Coast Century. We talk about what it really takes to become resilient, why finding your why is the key to finding your way, and how movement became the anchor that changed everything.He also dives into the power of contrast therapy, cold plunges, breathwork, meditation, saunas, and how it's transformed not just his recovery, but his mindset.Raw, inspiring, and packed with truth bombs.Effit. Do hard things.

Episode 6 - When the Going Gets ToughThis one’s for when motivation disappears, everything feels hard, and the couch is calling louder than your running shoes.We check in on how our own training’s going - Tom's finally feeling more normal, Lissy’s firmly on her way back from injury - and dig into the reasons most people drop off their fitness goals around week three. We cover the top 5 excuses for not exercising and how to actually overcome them without pretending it’s easy.We also chat about how long it really takes to see progress, how to speed that up, and why mixing up your training might be the thing that keeps you turning up. Classes, mates, trying new stuff, and letting go of perfection, because exercise should never feel like punishment.Effit. Keep going.

Episode 5 – How the eff Do You Enjoy Running? We finally put Lissy’s run coaching brain to work and dive into all the tips, tricks, and no-BS advice to help you get started, or started again.We chat through how fast you should actually be running (hint: slower than you think), whether distance matters or if it’s just about time on feet, and what running gear you really need. We cover motivation, building up to running without stopping, and how to take those awkward first steps without hating every minute.But most importantly - we talk about how to actually enjoy running.effit. Let’s run.

Episode 4 – We’ve Launched! Now It’s Real It’s hard launch week, baby!! effit is officially live on the App Store and Google Play, and we’re still kind of buzzing.In this episode, we talk about what Effit actually is, why we built it, and the impact it’s already having. We dive into our first community pact with UBX South Yarra, and what it’s like seeing people jump in, commit, and hold each other accountable.We also catch up on our own training: Tom went out too hard on a run (classic), and Lissy’s on the comeback trail after injury.Big week, big feels, and the start of something massive.effit. We’re live.

Episode 3 – Learning to Love Exercise In this episode, we talk about how to actually enjoy exercise - and why doing it with mates makes everything easier.We dive into the science behind training with others, why it boosts consistency, and how it shifts the whole experience from pressure to fun. We also chat about removing the weight of expectation, mixing up your workouts, and finding movement you actually like doing.Tom and Lissy share how varying their training has helped them stay engaged, improve performance, and avoid the burnout that comes from doing the same thing over and over.It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what works for you.Just say effit & Make it fun.

Episode 2 – Choose a Goal That Scares You Apologies for the poor sound qualityThis one’s all about goals - the kind that excite you, scare you, and actually get you moving.We talk about why just saying effit and signing up is usually the moment everything shifts. Tom shares the goals that pushed him way out of his comfort zone, and Lissy breaks down how she sets goals as an elite runner—and how she helps others do the same without the overwhelm.We chat about where to start, how big to go, what to do when your goal stops motivating you, and whether you even need one in the first place.Personal stories, honest moments, and a reminder that the goal doesn’t have to be perfect - it just has to mean something to you.Effit. Go for it.

Episode 1 – Just Getting Started We kick things off with how Tom finally stuck to fitness through a pact, who we are, and why getting started doesn’t have to be intimidating.Lissy shares how she went from hating running to repping Australia, when she realised she was actually good at it, and how she now helps others take their first steps without the pressure.Tips, tangents, and a reminder that you don’t need to be perfect, you just need to start.Just say effit. Let’s go.