This week on the Chapter Athletic Podcast, we unpack the biggest stories and latest research in the running world.

In this episode:

• Running Headlines: Sunshine Coast Marathon 2025 recap, City2Surf Sydney results, Gold Coast Marathon highlights, and what’s new in the Queensland running scene.

• Wellness Corner: Heel striking – is it actually bad? Are your shoes causing injuries? Should you change your running gait or stick with your natural stride? We break down injury risks, prevention strategies, and the science behind it all.

• Performance Insight: Male vs female endurance performance – why the gender gap in running is narrowing, plus the latest research on physiology, training, and mindset differences.

Whether you’re chasing a marathon PB, dealing with running injuries, or just love staying up to date with endurance sports, this episode has you covered.

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Was William Goodge’s record-breaking run legit?

Welcome back to the Chapter Athletic Running Podcast

This week, we break down the controversy, the timeline, and the fallout over his recent endurance feat.

We also get into our own training journeys—Zoe’s Gold Coast prep, Darcy’s injury update, and Laz’s chaotic “send it” mentality.

Plus, we dive into brand-new research on strength training for runners: what the red flags are, what you need to be able to do, and how to build a resilient body for performance.

🔔 Follow for weekly episodes on running culture, performance, and the chaos in between.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: What’s your take on the William Goodge controversy?

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In this electrifying episode of the Chapter Athletics Running Podcast, we sit down with Tim Vincent, one of Australia’s top marathon runners and a fast-rising name on the international stage.

Tim opens up about his journey into elite running, the training mindset that keeps him sharp, and why Zone 2 running is a game-changer for endurance athletes.

We also take an unexpected detour into the world of Pokémon GO, exploring how it syncs with running (yes, it works!), and hear some jaw-dropping stories from Tim’s races around the world. Plus, we get to know the man behind the marathon — what fuels him, what he’s learned, and what he’s like when the racing shoes come off.

Head to our YouTube channel to find more running content including our recent epic race against a ferry: https://youtu.be/9zKIPbOQS3I