This week on The Long Run Gus jumps in with a Tarawera course preview, before we tackle a spicy mix of doping headlines and race line controversy, plus a look at Puma Project3. Then it’s game on with a Shoe Draft we build the ultimate shoe rotation. We dive into Cam Myers’ training approach, unpacking how the Aussie teen prodigy stacks 120km weeks, builds everything off aerobic base, embraces floating efforts, and why he prioritises feel over splits. In Coach’s Corner, we roll through a 2/4/6/4/2/4-minute session. As always, we wrap up with our week of training.

This week we tackle the growing barrier to entry in running, from a $227 cooling cap to the $1500 shoes, and ask whether innovation is improving performance or pricing runners out. Around the Track, we recap the Millrose Games and shout out some rapid miles. plus the launch of the official ACG Instagram. We run through everything being carried for a 100-mile race in New Zealand before closing with Coach’s Corner — Emily Spaan’s Summer Pattie intervals and a recap of our training week.

This week on The Long Run we kick things off with a quick Runner’s Science segment, breaking down how different fabric types can actually affect athletic performance and we touch on the crossover of sport and streetwear with the Inter Milan x Nike ACG collaboration. Around the track, the UTMB season officially begins and lottery winners are released for UTMB 2026 and Cocodona 250. On the track, the Boston Indoor Meet delivered fireworks with world records and Aussie silverware. We also run through Forbes Australia’s 12 marathons worth travelling for in 2026. In Coach’s Corner, it’s time to test yourself with the Norwegian 4 x 4 — a gold-standard threshold workout used to establish baseline fitness for future sessions. We finish, as always, with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run we break down our Garmin watch layouts — the key running screens and widgets we rely on for training, racing, and day-to-day tracking. Then it’s shoe science, diving deep into midsole foams from single-density daily trainers through to partial dual layers, full-length dual systems, and sandwich constructions, we explain how each setup feels, who it’s for, and what shoes fit where. Around the track, we cover results from the Valencia 10K, before launching a potential reoccurring segment — Coach’s Corner: Workout of the Week — featuring a top-end speed session designed to sharpen efficiency and tolerance at high intensity. We wrap it all up with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run we kick things off with a look at our holiday break and training — what worked, what didn’t, and how we hit our goals when routines disappear. Then it’s 2026 ins and outs, covering what’s trending up and what’s fading out. We look Around the Track touching on the World Cross Country Championships and celebrate some Aussie greatness on the global stage. We run through what caught our eye over summer, including first thoughts on the Hoka Speedgoat 7 and the Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 3, plus the looming issues that Strava’s IPO Submission could mean for runners. We finish by locking in our 2026 races and goals, and wrap up with our week of training.

This week on The Long Run we look Around the track recap some track running in Melbourne and the Valencia Marathon, breaking down the big performances and fast times. With Christmas around the corner, we roll through what's on our runner’s Christmas list. In Runner’s Science, we unpack the 120g per hour fuelling advantage — why higher carb intake can boost oxidation, delay the shift to fat dependency, improve running economy, and keep blood glucose high when it matters most, plus the real-world challenges athletes face trying to hit those numbers. We finish with Our Week of Training, and wrap up by saying a huge thank you to the listeners for an incredible Season 1.

This week on The Long Run we ask: Are runners underrated athletes? With 50–70% of runners injured each year, we break down the huge forces your body absorbs on every stride — and why banded workouts and air squats aren’t enough. We cover what smart, progressively loaded strength, plyos and sprint work should look like to truly prepare your tissues for running. Then it’s a stacked Valencia Marathon preview We check in on what training looks like 10 weeks out from The Tarawera Miler, and break down how to refuel between double training days so you’re hitting that second session recovered — with simple, actionable guidelines for carbs, protein and hydration. And as always, we wrap it up with Our Week of Training.

This week on The Long Run we go Around the Track to recap a wild Ultra Trails Kosciuszko weekend, where miler and 100km runners battled actual snow on the up to the summit. We run through the standout performances from Stephanie Auston, Morgan Glazier, Sophie Broome, Loris Lassere, Andrea Kolbeinsdottir and Michael Dimuantes. Then we reveal Our Top Shoes of 2025 along with the Supwell 2025 Running Shoe Tech Awards — the best, fastest, weirdest and most exciting innovations coming next year. We begin our inaugral fight against the upcoming government-mandated break In Release Radar, we look at the Adidas Evo SL ATR, new Nike ACG trail drops, and fresh updates from Mizuno. As always, we wrap up with Our Week of Training.