"Beyond the Finish Line" is the ultimate podcast for the everyday runner. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner chasing new goals or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, hosts Matt and Georgia bring you inspiring stories, practical strategies, and honest conversations about the joys and challenges of running. Join us as we explore what it truly means to go beyond the finish line.
"Beyond the Finish Line" is the ultimate podcast for the everyday runner. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner chasing new goals or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, hosts Matt and Georgia bring you inspiring stories, practical strategies, and honest conversations about the joys and challenges of running. Join us as we explore what it truly means to go beyond the finish line.
Sydney Marathon 2025 Recap
Georgia’s sub-4 breakthrough, race day chaos & why the mental game matters most.
This week, Georgia recaps her Sydney Marathon — and yep, she finally breaks sub-4. We talk through her pacing plan, mental prep, and how it all played out on race day (spoiler: not everything went to plan).
Matt shares coaching insights from across the TPP crew, and we reflect on what makes marathon milestones so emotional — and so damn rewarding.
Also inside:
– Race week nerves, taper wobbles & race day breakthroughs
– Matt's take on DNF’ing vs. quitting
– Georgia’s emotional finish + the moment she found out her time
– Lessons from coaching dozens of athletes to the start line
– Why goals are relative — and why it’s worth putting them out there
🎧 Listener Q&A:
No formal Q&A this week — just real talk, raw moments, and what it actually takes to hit a marathon goal.
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