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.

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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.

Kenyan Doping Article: https://www.onusathletics.com/posts/wtf-is-happening-in-kenya-an-in-depth-look-at-the-worlds-latest-doping-crisis

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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.

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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

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In episode 45 of the Onus Athletics podcast, D1 runner and coach Matthew Hansen discusses his scientific approach to training and how becoming a student of the sport has shaped his career to date.

Throughout his time in both Australia and the USA, Matt has experimented with ultra-high mileage, double threshold, active heat training, strength training, and more. We explore his journey from a junior in Queensland to an NCAA conference champion, as well as what emerging areas of training science he’s most excited about.

Hobbs Kessler interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFduNOQw09g&ab_channel=LetsRundotcom

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In episode 44 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Ironman Japan champion and Everestman world record holder Kent Ohori discusses the epic challenges he has undertaken, what drives him to push beyond his limits, and how he’s preparing for the upcoming Gold Coast Marathon.

Kent dives into his training and mindset and explains how the Rebound Club community he has helped build is shaping both his own journey and the broader running and triathlon scene.

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Kent’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kentohori4045

Rebound Club: https://www.reboundclub.com.au/

In episode 43 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Australian sporting legend Steve Moneghetti shares stories from his career and some of the best pieces of advice he’s received throughout the years.

From taking bronze in his debut marathon at the Commonwealth Games, to accidentally breaking the half marathon world record, to clocking his third top-ten Olympic Marathon finish in front of a home crowd, Mona breaks down all the highlights and setbacks from his two-decade-long career as one of the best distance runners in the world.

He also shares insights and stories from outside those big competitions, including his training schedule, the creation of the famous “Mona Fartlek”, and what it meant to work as the chef de mission for three Commonwealth Games teams.

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00:00: Introduction and Weekly Recap

10:06: Interview with Steve Moneghetti

In episode 42 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Connor McLaren-Kennedy and Liam Woollett dive into the mental side of running, exploring everything from the Central Governor Theory to brain endurance training to techniques to delay fatigue and relax before a race or training session.

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