EP250: Beyond the Finish Line - Liam Brandt on Training and Ambition

Better with Running

In our 250th episode of the Better with Running Podcast! We celebrate this milestone, with a special duo from the run2pb team: dedicated athlete Liam Brandt and his coach, James Telford.

In this interview, we explore Liam's running journey, from his humble beginnings in the sport to his impressive progression and training ahead of his debut at the Gold Coast Marathon. Liam speaks candidly about the demanding sessions, the mental fortitude required for solo runs in the dark, and the stark contrast between this solitary training and his background in team sports like football. He opens up about pushing through the "dark places" that every dedicated athlete encounters, offering a raw and honest look at the grind behind the results.

Looking ahead, Liam and James give us a look inside the training block and revealing his favourite session. To get to know Liam even better, we put him in the hot seat with a quick-fire round. We find out his preference between Garmin and Coros, the tech debate of iPhone versus Android, and the one bit of life advice he'd give his 18-year-old self. For all the shoe geeks out there, Liam gives us the inside scoop on his shoe rotation for easy days, sessions, and races, and also shares the song he’d put on the soundtrack of his life.

To cap off this milestone episode, we make a very exciting announcement. The Better with Running Podcast is thrilled to launch a new partnership with Oat Running Socks! In celebration, every guest who joins us on the show will now receive a free pair of Oat Running's fantastic running socks as a thank you for sharing their story.

You can check out their range : https://www.oatrunning.com.au/

A huge thank you to all of our listeners for your support over 250 episodes! Here's to the next 250!