We’re back for 2026 and straight into it. After a short holiday break, Courtney and Liam reset the clocks, check the bodies, and ask the big questions about running in the year ahead.
Is the running boom still growing? Will HYROX plateau? Which brands and shoes are about to dominate? And are we heading for a shift back toward elite athletes telling better stories?
Liam unpacks his Japan trip — from ninja-quiet runners in Kyoto to disciplined Tokyo run clubs and why ON shoes might be everywhere in 2026. Courtney fires through bold predictions on injuries, events, and brands to watch, before the boys dive into training chat, favourite sessions, and the realities of staying injury-free while still chasing speed.
There’s also a sharp conversation on winning vs participation culture in sport, cross country making a comeback (with alligators involved), and why effort still matters more than ego.
2026 starts here.
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