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.