On this week’s Better By Next Week podcast, Tim and Ollie are back in the trophy room 🏆 after putting themselves through one of their more ambitious ideas yet, racing an event using all brand-new gear. No wear-in period, no familiar favourites, just fresh footwear 👟, new sunnies 😎, untouched nutrition 🍯, untested apparel, watches ⌚, headphones 🎧, and all the race-day essentials thrown straight into real race conditions.
This All New Review episode is where they unpack how it all actually went. What held up under fatigue, what surprised them, and what they’d rethink next time. From comfort and performance to practicality over long hours ⏱️, nothing is off the table.
Along the way, they challenge common gear myths, share honest takeaways, and talk through lessons you only earn by doing the work, not reading the label. If you enjoy real-world gear chat, first-hand experience, and insights earned on tired legs, this one’s for you.
🎁 Giveaway Time!
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👇 Brand partners featured in this episode
Lululemon
https://www.lululemon.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/lululemon
COROS
Altra Australia
https://altrarunning.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/altrarunningau/
OOFOS
https://www.oofos.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/oofosaustralia/
Knockaround AU
https://www.knockaround.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/knockaround_australia/
Trails Plus
https://trailsplus.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/trailsplus
Gooch Goo
https://goochgoo.com
https://www.instagram.com/gooch_goo/
Shokz Australia
https://shokz.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/shokzaunz/
Tarkine
https://tarkine.com
https://www.instagram.com/tarkineathletics/
Mapleroo
https://mapleroo.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/mapleroo.au/
RELE
https://www.relefootwear.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/relefootwear
Tailwind Nutrition AU
https://tailwindnutrition.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/tailwindnutritionau/