EP 307: Albert Park Recaps with Guest Matt Davy , and Accruing PBs with Run2PB Athlete Lachlan Chisholm

In Episode 307 of the Better With Running Podcast, original hosts Chris Armstrong and Zac Newman reunite to break down a massive weekend of racing at the Lakeside 10 in Albert Park. Joined by nearly 50 athletes from the Run2PB team, the crew dives into the course conditions and handles a tough, strong headwind that tested runners on the second lap.

The episode features an inspiring mid-show segment with coach Matt Davy, who marks his return to the start line after a two-year hiatus caused by atrial fibrillation and an ablation procedure. Davy shares how transitioning to a controlled, high-volume, sub-threshold training philosophy helped him stay healthy, leading up to a 17:01 park run and an impressive 34:18 10K finish at Albert Park.

The hosts also share their personal race debriefs, with Chris reflecting on a difficult 38:10 outing where an aggressive start forced him to "fartlek his way home," prompting a shift in focus to the 4km short course at Nationals Cross Country. Meanwhile, Zac details his grit-filled battle cross the finish line in 33:33, before Matt highlights upcoming community events, including a Oat Running shop run in Dromana.

The feature interview highlights accountant and runner Lachlan Chisholm, who details his rapid progression under coach Andy Buchanan. Since starting his running journey in 2023 with a 3:11 marathon, Chisholm has dropped his personal bests significantly, including a 2:32 marathon at Gold Coast, a 71-minute half marathon, and a recent 33:04 10K at Albert Park.

Chisholm explains how he manages an intense 150km weekly training volume while working a full-time corporate job by commuting to work on foot with a Trailblazer 20L backpack. Looking ahead, he is preparing to pace the Sydney Marathon and Geelong Half before setting his sights on breaking the 2:30 barrier at the Melbourne Marathon.

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