In the Beginning Podcast

In the Beginning Podcast

Liam Flanagan and Courtney Atkinson | Running and Marathon Tips

Episodes 124
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 3.0 (2)
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every Few Days
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Welcome to the ‘In the Beginning Podcast’ – where Liam Flanagan - Triple M Radio Host and Courtney Atkinson - Olympian & Red Bull Endurance Athlete have a yarn about all things running, fitness, and life. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, have a listen for some real sports talk & a few laughs based all based around running . Recorded on the Gold Coast!

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EP 90 - CLAUDE AI x STRAVA THINKS COURTNEY IS COOKED

Jun 12, 2026 1h 10m

The boys are back and counting down to the Gold Coast Marathon.Courtney has been feeding 14 years of Strava data into AI to see what it thinks he's capable of running on the Gold Coast. The results?…

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - IN THE SCIENCE LAB AT SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY

Jun 09, 2026 30m Bonus

Three and a half weeks out from the Gold Coast Marathon and the boys take the podcast on the road to the Southern Cross University Exercise Science Lab.Courtney feels right at home amongst the VO₂…

EP 89 - THE SUN GOT BEATEN & THE CHAINSAW CAME OUT

Jun 05, 2026 51m

Red Bull Race The Sun is done — and Courtney is running on fumes, half an hour of sleep and one very useful chainsaw.This week on In The Beginning, Courtney breaks down the madness of directing one…

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - BENITA’S FINAL MARATHON REALITY CHECK

Jun 02, 2026 46m Bonus

With just over four weeks to go until the Gold Coast Marathon, Benita Willis from Lace Up Running is back to bring some calm, clarity and hard-earned marathon wisdom.Courtney opens up on his “every…

EP 88 - RED BULL RACE THE SUN, RAIN BOMBS & MARATHON MADNESS

May 29, 2026 1h 4m

Courtney is stressed, Liam is chirpy, and Episode 88 lands right in the middle of a massive endurance week. We dive into the chaos behind Red Bull Race The Sun, the weather worries, Gold Coast…

ANDY BUCHANAN - THE AUSSIE MARATHON RECORD HOLDER IS COMING BACK TO DEFEND HIS GOLDIE HALF MARATHON CROWN

May 26, 2026 37m Bonus

Half marathoners — this one is for you.Andy Buchanan is back on In The Beginning — and this time we’re going straight to the top.The fastest Australian marathoner ever joins Courtney ahead of the…

EP 87 - GOLD COAST MARATHON 'EXPERIMENT' UPDATE: SIX WEEKS OUT & THE MARATHON PANIC BEGINS

May 22, 2026 1h 2m

Liam is back from the 100 miler and learning the fine art of actually resting, while Courtney’s Gold Coast Marathon experiment hits the six-weeks-to-go mark. The boys talk marathon goals, heart-rate…

SPECIAL EP: LIAM FLANAGAN - UTA MILER, NO SLEEP & HE FINISHED THE DAMN THING

May 19, 2026 1h 9m Bonus

Liam Flanagan is officially a miler finisher.Fresh off 161km through the Blue Mountains, Liam sits down with Courtney to unpack the full UTA miler experience — the brutal lows, the hallucinations,…

EP 86 - 160K TO GO: LIAM’S LAST CHAT BEFORE UTA

May 14, 2026 43m

It’s race week for Liam’s UTA 100 miler in the Blue Mountains.The training is done, the mandatory gear is checked, Nick is locked in as crew, and now the hardest part might be waiting for the start…

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - ALLIE LYNDON - THE ROAD FROM SLSC QUEEN TO MARATHONS

May 12, 2026 43m Bonus

Former elite Ironwoman Allie Lyndon joins the Gold Coast Marathon Series with one seriously interesting story.After years in surf lifesaving — including chasing the Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series,…

EP 85 - LIAM’S 100 MILER IS HERE & THE BEGINNER RUNNER TOOLBOX

May 08, 2026 58m

Liam is one week out from his 100 miler and the reality is starting to bite.This week on In The Beginning, Courtney is back from Europe and the boys dive into Liam’s final UTA 160km race prep —…

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - THE 'COURTNEY EXPERIMENT' UPDATE

May 05, 2026 33m Bonus

JET LAG, RHYTHM RUNNING & HALF MARATHON FUEL — GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIESCourtney is back from Europe, jet lagged and already testing the rules of his marathon experiment.This week we talk travel…

EP 84 - BEST MARATHON TRAINING TIPS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2025 GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES

May 01, 2026 1h 27m

Courtney is in Salzburg while Liam is off the tools for the week, so we’re bringing back the best educational moments from the 2025 Gold Coast Marathon Series.This episode pulls together the key…

BENITA WILLIS - HALF MARATHON FOCUS - GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES 2026

Apr 28, 2026 48m

The Gold Coast Marathon Series continues with Benita Willis from ‘Lace Up Running’ back in the coach’s chair.With around 10 weeks to go, Benita breaks down where half marathon and marathon runners…

EP 83 - COURTNEY ATKINSON "THE INTERVIEW" - OLYMPICS, REGRETS, RED BULL & THE MINDSET BEHIND IT ALL

Apr 24, 2026 1h 6m

A different one this week.After 83 episodes, Liam turns the mic fully onto Courtney Atkinson for the most in-depth chat we’ve ever had about his career, mindset and life in elite sport.From the…

GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES 2026: WE’RE BACK

Apr 21, 2026 32m Bonus

The Gold Coast Marathon Series is back for 2026. After an unforgettable first year following Bronte’s journey from half marathoner to marathon finisher, Liam and Courtney return with Benita Willis…

EP 82 - NO PHONES, NO CUPS, NO EXCUSES

Apr 17, 2026 1h 5m

Courtney checks in from Hervey Bay after a few days boating on the west side of Fraser Is, while Liam gives a proper update on Miler training, his crew chief and why this week finally felt like a…

EP 81 - WHEN TRAINING GETS TOUGH

Apr 10, 2026 1h 6m

Every runner knows the feeling — the body is holding up, but the mind starts to feel the grind.This week the boys unpack the ups and downs of a big training block, from breakthrough sessions and…

EP 80 - DID LONDON MARATHON STEAL LIAM’S IDEA?! + WINGS FOR LIFE WORLD RUN IS HERE COMING

Apr 03, 2026 1h 5m

London Marathon has gone two days… and Liam reckons they’ve pinched the idea straight from the podcast.This week the boys step into the “courtroom” to argue the case after London announced plans for…

EP 79 - T100 WRAP, NOOSA 50K PAIN & THE WOOLWORTHS HOKA ERA

Mar 27, 2026 55m

A French sailor exposes a warship on Strava, Cam McEvoy breaks a super suit record, Liam survives the Noosa 50K and suddenly realises the Mylar is no joke. Plus T100 wrap-up, listener shoutouts and a…

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