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Latest Episodes
Episode 50: Oli Jones on
Coaching Philosophies & Podcasting
In episode 50 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Local Legends in Running host Oli Jones takes a turn sitting on the other side of the microphone and chats about his journey into the sport as well as what it’s like to host his own show. He also goes deep on his coaching philosophy, why the marathon is overrated, and sheds light on some of the most important factors in distance running performance.
Plus, Beatrice Chebet is stepping down to the 1500m this weekend, John Korir is going after the marathon world record in Chicago, and Jackson calls out Jacob Kiplimo.
Episode 49: Heat Training
In episode 49 of the Onus Athletics Podcast, Liam and Connor are joined by repeat guest Matthew Hansen to discuss all things heat training.
The latest trend in the endurance sport space, heat training is something almost everyone can – and should – be implementing. The boys unpack the physiological and cellular adaptations that occur, as well as implementation protocols and their own experience with both passive and active heat training.
Plus, Liam takes another crack at his sub-31 goal, Matt makes his debut for Australia, and the hosts enjoy a bonus interview with the State Cross Country Relay, Short Course, and Long Course champion.
Episode 48: Junior Athlete Development
& the World of Sprinting with Josh Partridge
In episode 48 of the Onus Athletics podcast, former high-performance sprinter and current junior athletics coach Josh Partridge unpacks what it’s like to work with the best athletes and coaches in the world, what goes into sprinting performance, and how the Scandinavian approach to youth sports might be developing better and more well-rounded junior athletes.
Plus, Aussie distance running women rewrite the record books at the London Diamond League, and women’s marathon world record holder Ruth Chepng’etich is provisionally suspended from the sport.
Episode 47: Running Injury Prevention
with Physio James Thompson
In episode 47 of the Onus Athletics podcast, physiotherapist and clinic owner James Thompson shares his unique perspective on running injuries, shaped by his own journey from sprinting and pole vaulting to becoming one of Brisbane's go-to running physios. Along the way he recalls lunchtime runs past Buckingham Palace, the disastrous debut half‑marathon that pushed him into Tim Noakes’ Lore of Running, and the months he spent “walking the knife‑edge of overuse injury” while test‑driving minimalist shoes.
James breaks down his experiences at both the Ministry of Defence in London and the Queensland Academy of Sport, revealing how these high-performance environments influenced his approach to treating recreational runners. He discusses the important role of foot strength in injury prevention and why he believes most runners fail rehab because they rush back too quickly.
He also shares practical insights on return-to-running protocols, the importance of testing hip and calf strength properly, and his philosophy that "runners usually have most of the answers" – physios just need to tease them out. The conversation touches on everything from javelin throwers' bizarre injury patterns to why building capacity over years, not weeks, is what separates consistent runners from those stuck in boom-bust cycles.
Episode 46: Gold Coast Marathon
& Prefontaine Classic
In episode 46 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Connor McLaren-Kennedy, Liam Woollett, and Jackson McClure break down some of their recent races, including Liam’s collapse 600m from the finish of the Gold Coast 10km.
Plus, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet break world records in Oregon, Niels Laros hunts down Yared Nuguse to win the Bowerman Mile, and has Grant Fisher asserted himself as the favourite for the world title in two months?