How Jack Rayner keeps breaking Australian records + is stopping your watch cheating?

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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