Show Notes
This week I’m joined by one of Australia’s best runners, Jack Rayner.
Jack’s been absolutely flying, breaking Australian records and competing at the highest level of long distance running across the world. We get stuck into what makes him so good, how he trains, what he’s thinking when he races, dealing with injuries, setbacks, toilet breaks, and what he’s chasing next.
With the Melbourne Marathon coming up, I also pick Jack’s brain on how to tackle my race, from pacing and fuelling to what to do when the wheels start falling off.
We get into the Aussie running scene, run clubs, training with mates, whether stopping your watch is actually cheating, and plenty more.
Listen out for:
Jack’s journey from cross country kid to professional runner
Breaking the Australian half-marathon record with a 59:53 in Barcelona
Jack’s favourite courses, flow state and the races that don’t go to plan
Injuries, setbacks and learning when you’ve pushed your body too far
Why strength training matters for runners
The do’s and don’ts of preparing for a marathon
Dyl’s Melbourne Marathon plan and whether his sub-3:30 goal is realistic
How to pace a marathon without blowing up
Fuelling, hydration and toilet breaks
Whether stopping your watch during a run is actually cheating
The difference between running for a PB and just getting out for a run
The rise of run clubs and the Aussie running community
Jack’s business, Pulse Running, and coaching other athletes
Competing against your mates while still being mates
Jack’s plans for the World Road Running Championships, Berlin Marathon and the Olympics
Here's the audiobooks I'm listening to on my runs, thanks to Audible:
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Will by Will Smith & Mark Manson
And if you’re looking to get into running or take your running up a notch, check out Pulse Running, founded by Jack and his mates to coach and support runners of all levels.
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