With the Chiefs

In this episode, we caught up with Jonathan Muncey. Jono is a member of Delta Running Project and has personal bests of 15:18 in the 5k, 31:45 in the 10k, 1:10:11 in the half, and now a brand new PB of 2:27:55 in the marathon, which he ran at the Ballarat Marathon. We recap the race and discuss the training that led up to the result. Dom and Luke also discuss their own races — the Newcastle Half (75:01) and the Ballarat Marathon (2:43:47).

This week we were joined by Leo Peterson. We last caught up with Leo three years ago in Episode 19, just after he broke 30 minutes for the first time—and since then, he's gone on to represent Australia multiple times, including at the 2022 Mountain & Trail Running Champs in Thailand, where he placed 40th in the up-down race, and in 2023 in Austria, placing 80th. In 2024, he shifted focus to the Golden Trail Series, winning the national series and earning a spot at the world final in Switzerland.

In this episode, we recapped the recent Port Macquarie Running Festival with fellow delta runners Matt Ho (1:10.15 Half Marathon), Jonathan Muncey (1:10.11 Half Marathon) and Chris Gatt (2:20.32 - Treble)

In this episode, we catch up with Sydney-based distance runner Kieren Tall, who has returned to racing after a long recovery from a serious injury. When we last had Kieren on the show in 2022, he was competing at a high level with personal bests of 28:47 in the 10K and 13:50 in the 5K. Soon after, he was diagnosed with compartment syndrome and popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, a very rare injury which forced him to step away from running completely and threatened the basic function of his legs. His recovery started with relearning how to walk before gradually building back to training.In our discussion we dive into what it took—both physically and mentally—to get back, his approach to training now compared to before the injury, and how his mindset has evolved after such a long road. We also break down some of Kieren's races since his return, including Bay to Bay, Sydney Harbour 10K and the Sydney Marathon 10K.Sponsors:Relic Running provide epic modular medal holders for runners and athletes. Check them out at https://relicrunning.com/

In this episode, we caught up with Sam Clifford, a professional runner from Tasmania and member of Team Tempo. Sam shared his experiences from recent standout races, including his first-place finish at the Burnie 10k where he ran 28:17, and his second-place finish at Zatopek 10 where he ran 28:29. We also discuss how Sam's training has evolved over time, dating back to the training that led up to his 14:07 in the 5k that he ran when he set an U18 national record in 2019.

In this episode we caught up to discuss our training over the last few weeks, and recapped the 2025 Sun Run 10k event.

In this episode, we preview the upcoming training blocks for the Ballarat Marathon (Luke) and the Newcastle Half Marathon (Dom).

In this episode, we caught up with local legend of the chiefs podcast, Sota Maehara. We recapped the highlights of 2024 and discussed our goals for 2025. We also shared our picks for the year's ‘best of' in the running community across several categories, including top training structure, race IQ, mental grit, shoe rotation, endurance ability, and more. Thanks everyone for listening in 2024 and see you in 2025. Sponsors: Espresso Displays: Creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

In this episode, we were joined by Josh Phillips, a Sydney-based Saucony-sponsored athlete and Villanova University alumnus. Josh has personal bests of 13:34 in the 5k and 28:41 in the 10k. We discussed his running journey; including his college experience, training methodology, and how it has evolved over time. We also recapped some of his recent performances, including his 5k PB at the Maurie Plant Meet, and his win at the NSW 3000m championships. Sponsors: AS Health Movement - Jean-Claude has been supporting us with remedial massage, greatly assisting our recovery. To book a session visit https://ashealthmovement.com/ Espresso Displays - Espresso Displays, creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend and longstanding listener of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/?snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

In this episode, we caught up with Georgie Gibson, a close friend of the show and member of the DELTA Running project. We chatted about her recent New York Marathon experience, where she ran an impressive 3:19, just months after recovering from a stress fracture. We also discussed her rapid progress, including her 17:45 5K time at Rhodes Parkrun, which she achieved not long after starting structured training. Trigger warning: eating disorders are discussed in this podcast episode. If you are currently going through recovery or feel now is not a good time to listen to this content, please skip through 1:30:00 - 1:39:15 or revisit this episode later. If this episode triggers anything for you or brings up concerns, contact the Butterfly Foundation Helpline on 1800 ED HOPE — Website: https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/ Sponsors: AS Health Movement - Jean-Claude has been supporting us with remedial massage, greatly assisting our recovery. To book a session visit https://ashealthmovement.com/ Espresso Displays - Espresso Displays, creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend and longstanding listener of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/?snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

In this episode we caught up with Chris Gatt, who is a member of DELTA running project, 2:40 marathoner, and coach. We recapped the recent Bondi to Manly relay, where team DELTA (Chris Gatt, Luke Smith, Matt Gore, Jonathan Forrest) placed third in the mens relay. We also discussed Chris's Berlin marathon performance 4 weeks ago. Sponsors: AS Health Movement - Jean-Claude has been supporting us with remedial massage, greatly assisting our recovery. To book a session visit https://ashealthmovement.com/ Espresso Displays - Espresso Displays, creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend and longstanding listener of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/?snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

In this episode we sat down with close friend of the show and delta running project member, Josh Mackwell. We spoke about his journey so far, which centred around going from a 3:52 at Melbourne in 2021, to running 2:58 in this years Melbourne marathon. Photo Credit: https://www.instagram.com/kinematographysota/ Sponsors: AS Health Movement - Jean-Claude has been supporting us with remedial massage, greatly assisting our recovery. To book a session visit https://ashealthmovement.com/ Espresso Displays - Espresso Displays, creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend and longstanding listener of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/?snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

In this episode, we recapped the recent Sydney Ultra Marathon 50k event that was hosted by https://www.180cadence.au/ Sponsors: AS Health Movement - Jean-Claude has been supporting us with remedial massage, greatly assisting our recovery. To book a session visit https://ashealthmovement.com/ Espresso Displays - Espresso Displays, creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend and longstanding listener of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/?snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

In this episode we caught up with Chiefs Local Legend Sota Maehara, making his 4th appearance on the show. We talked about his recent Bondi To Manly Time Trial (78km course) where he ran 6 hours and 34 minutes; touching on taper week, and the recent training that led up to the run. We also discussed how he has been going with YouTube and Photography. Check him out in the following places https://www.youtube.com/@SotaMaehara https://www.instagram.com/kinematographysota/ Sponsors: AS Health Movement - Jean-Claude has been supporting us with remedial massage, greatly assisting our recovery. To book a session visit https://ashealthmovement.com/ Espresso Displays - Espresso Displays, creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend and longstanding listener of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/?snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

In this episode, we recapped the 2024 Gold Coast Marathon with Matt Gore and Tobias Jacobson (Lukes coach) We also covered the block highlights (reflecting on high and low points), the taper, and future plans. Race Results Matt: 2:34 ***On track for 2:25 when he collapsed in the last 700m Dom: 2:30:06 Luke: 2:34:24 Sponsors AS Health Movement - Jean-Claude has been supporting us with remedial massage, greatly assisting our recovery. To book a session visit https://ashealthmovement.com/ Espresso Displays - Espresso Displays, creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend and longstanding listener of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

A quick interview with Rosa, full GC recap coming soon.. Sponsors: AS Health Movement - JC has been supporting us with remedial massage, greatly assisting our recovery - to book a session visit https://ashealthmovement.com/ Espresso Displays - Espresso Displays, creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend and longstanding listener of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

In this episode, we discussed our recent training and overall thoughts with 7 days remaining until the Gold Coast Marathon. We also discussed the taper, olympic marathon selection, and the results of the 5k Chiefs Challenge. Sponsors: AS Health Movement - JC has been supporting us with remedial massage in the lead up to Gold Coast Marathon , greatly assisting our recovery - to book a session visit https://ashealthmovement.com/ Espresso Displays - We are fortunate to welcome a new sponsor Espresso Displays, creator of the world's thinnest portable monitor. Espressos co-founder Scott is a close friend and longstanding listener of the show. If you are interested in checking them out / purchasing, use the link https://au.espres.so/?snowball=WITHTHECHIEFS10 or code “withthechiefs10” to receive a 10% discount.

In this episode, we caught up with Alex Treglown, co-founder and race director of 180 Cadence. 180 Cadence host a series of trail running events in Sydney, including, Sydney Trail Marathon, Sydney's Backyard Ultra, Sydney Ultra Marathons, and Sydney Trail Half Marathon. For more information visit https://www.180cadence.au/ This episode is sponsored by Jean Claude from AS Health Movement. JC has been supporting us with remedial massage in the lead up to gold coast marathon, greatly assisting our recovery - to book a session, visit https://ashealthmovement.com/

4 weeks until Gold Coast Marathon.

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In this episode, we caught up with Jean-Claude DiManno at AS Health Movement - JC specialises in exercise physiology and remedial massage, and has worked with many high performing sports organisations such as the British Cycling Team, ATP Tennis, A-Leauge, Basketball Australia and NSWIS. We are honoured to have JC support us in our lead up to the Gold Coast Marathon.

In this episode we went through a training update, discussed the seed times for the 2024 Chiefs 5k Challenge, and previewed the upcoming Sydney10. Todays episode was sponsored by AS Health Movement who specialise in Exercise Physiology & remedial massage. We are lucky to have JC support us in our lead up to the Gold Coast marathon, and we look forward to having him on the podcast next week.

In this episode, we caught up with Matt Gore to recap the Sydney Hoka Half Marathon, where Matt ran 69:57, taking 2 minutes off his PB, and coming in 5th place. Luke also ran 72:06, taking 40 seconds off his PB, and coming 10th place. We also spoke about some of the training that led up to these performances.

In this episode, we caught up with DELTA runner Anthony Wood. We discussed his running journey so far, including the training that led up to his 2:45 marathon PB in December 2022. Ant also shared his inspiring road to recovery from a near death snowboarding accident, which occurred in the build up to the Chicago Marathon in July 2023.

In this episode we recapped the recent 2024 Buffalo Stampede with race director Joe Dorph. We gained insight into each event, ranging from the 10k sprint, up to the 100k, while also covering the grand slam and relay races.

Matt is a very talented member of DELTA Running Project with personal bests of 14:53 in the 5k, 31:35 in the 10k, 1:09 in the half marathon and 2:28:00 in the marathon. In this episode, we spoke about his recent first place finish at the Canberra marathon where he ran 2:32:13. We also spoke about Matts experience balancing family life (raising 6 kids), a busy work schedule and running.

In this episode, we recapped Doms recent trip to Tasmania, where he raced the Kunanyi Mountain Run, competing in multiple events over 3 days, including the Vertical Kilometre, 9km, and 25km races. We also discussed the last 2 weeks of training, including a fun day out at Rhodes Parkrun, where many DELTA squad mates took home 5k personal bests.

In this episode we previewed our plans for the next 16 weeks leading into Gold Coast Marathon. Within this, we covered off topics such as: what we are doing differently (Given Dom has UTA mid block), some of the potential challenges, the gear choices — shoes, diet, race nutrition — and the overall goal for the marathon.

In this episode we recapped Tarawera Ultra-Trail UTMB 50k with Delta Running Projects Georgia Barr and Michaela Franz. We also explored both of their approaches to training for the race. Side note: we recommend listening to the inspiring outro, kindly presented to you by Aaron Skinner.

Matt Taylor has made rapid improvements with his fitness over the last 12 months, taking his 5k time from 15:57 at last years state 5K, down to a whopping 15:03 in the recent state 5K a few weeks ago. We spoke about the training that went into these results, along with his previous marathon in the Gold Coast in 2023. We also gained a preview into his next marathon, where he plans to race in Boston.

Zach Johnson is a very talented middle distance runner, who under the guidance of Run Crew, has achieved personal bests of 1:52 in the 800, 3:51 in the 1500, and 8:27 in the 3000. We spoke with Zach about some of the training that led up to those performances, along with the exciting plans he has moving forward in the sport.

This episode is all about one of the deepest, most challenging trail races in Australia - Buffalo Stampede. We caught up with race director/course designer Joe Dorph to pre-view this year's fields and courses as well as reminisce over some of the most memorable moments of the event in the past few years. There are still a few entries floating around for this years event 22-24 March 2024 we would definitely recommend!

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2023 review: Highlights, Low points, Plans for 2024, Key learnings. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you in 2024.

In this episode we were very lucky to be joined by Georgia Barr — Georgia is a talented athlete who has improved quite rapidly in the sport since starting. We talked about the training and experiences which led up to her personal bests, which include - 81:41 in the half and 36:06 in the 10k. We also touched on a range of different topics, including: Shoes, the differences in the Melbourne and Sydney running scenes, training for a debut trail race, working at pace athletic, and more.

Keith is a one-of-a-kind person whose innovative spirit and dedication to running has likely had an impact on almost every runner in Sydney. We were incredibly lucky to be able to sit down with Keith and hear his thoughts on: His running and coaching philosophies What he has learned from over 20 years of running experience and event management Where the Australian running community is heading What it takes to host and manage some of the biggest running events in the world, such as City2surf, UTA, Sixfoot track, Gold Coast marathon, Bondi to Manly, the Sun Run, and many more!

Nick Jeffree is a retired elite Australian diver. After retiring from diving, Nick took up running and has already achieved a sub 3 time in the Melbourne marathon. In this episode, we explore a wide range of topics related to his athletics background, including both running and strength training, nutrition, injury battles and prevention, and more.

Chiefs Chatting.

Check out Lukes YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@lukewbarrett Luke Barrett is a YouTube legend with incredible film making skills. His channel showcases his journey as an endurance athlete, featuring multiday bikepacking adventures, numerous 100-mile runs, and more recently, documenting his completion of this year's UTMB. Additionally, he achieved a 3rd place finish at the 2022 Kosci Miler.

In this episode we recapped the recent Bondi to Manly Ultra Marathon with Dom and Chris.

Dillon Rinn has completed some incredible ultra endurance events including — In 2020 he ran 100km (5760m elevation) of the elephant trail race wearing a 30 pound weight vest (World Record) — In 2022 he ran 50km per day for 50 days raising $11k for beyond blue — In 2023 he became the only person to ever finish the 217km (11,500m elevation) elephant trail race in 44.5 hours

In this episode we caught up with local running legend Ian Zhou, who recently ran 2.38 at the Melbourne marathon. We discussed his textbook build up to that race, along with Ians running background which dates back to high school cross country.

Hi Guys - this episode is a little different as it is not focused primarily on running. We interviewed Adrian Caputo, one of our friends from primary school (and fan of the show), who has been a key part of both of our running journeys — hope you enjoy.

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We recap Doms race in Berlin.

Chiefs Chatting

In this weeks episode we caught up with our second ever international guest John 'the hippy runner' Meade from Cork, Ireland. John is one of the fastest guys in Cork (half marathon PB of 69mins) and you can usually find him on the podiums at local Irish races. We delve into John's running journey as he found the sport later in life as well as exploring how despite his successes he draws more purpose from being apart of the local running community than setting ambitious goals and chasing faster times. Thanks for the great craic John!

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Matt Gore is a very talented Ultra runner who is known for tearing up the mountains. He has also more recently been making waves in the road running scene. In his recent road season, Matt ran: 32:23 at Sydney10, 71:57 at the Runaway Half and 2:28:51 at the Gold Coast Marathon. In the ultra scene, he has run events like: BTU60 2021 (1st), BTU110 2022 (2nd), Alpine Challenge 2022, GSER 2022 (3rd) A full list of his ultra results can be found here: http://webresults.aura.asn.au/search-duv2.php?RunnerID=1069982

In this episode, I caught up with James Scanlan, an ultra endurance athlete based in San Francisco. We talked about James' endurance background along with what it's like to prepare for and race an Ultraman triathlon.