For The Kudos

For The Kudos - #143

After a brief hiatus 2025 OG FTK cast-member Jack Rayner is back in the (Brunswick) studio to record our 143rd episode with Joel & Tess.
TRAINING WEEKS 
Jack brings the listeners up to date with his hefty cross training schedule, including his alter-g escapades while Tess clocks her last big week of work before the taper into Ballarat Half Marathon. Unfortunately for Joel he battles fatigue through the week and ends up with a boo-boo in his foot (pending scan results).
THE BIG Q
Jack, Joel & Tess steal a listener question meant for the Izzi & Andy show - they answer who they'd like as their dream marathon-pacing team to give them the best chance of running a PB.
GIVE SOME KUDOS
Jack gives kudos to his favourite bakery (we are talking pure bread loaves here, not the fancy buns and scrolls), Tess encourages the listeners to go on more weekend getaways to reset the mind and Joel closes it out recommending his latest favourite streaming show binge - Top Boy.TWHSOITWTWATSA
Jack isn't sure about Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce absolutely feeding the parents of her child's school-friends over a grass 100m, Tess isn't sure about flat-lays and Joel brings attention to a very crook set of twins that were interviewed on a Queensland news channel recently.
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For The Kudos - #142

This episode is brought to you by the McGrath Launceston Running FestivalWelcome to Episode 142. We’re back in the Hawthorn studio, with Jude back as a co-host alongside Joel and Tess.TRAINING WEEKSWe hear about Jude’s performance at Nationals in the 1500m and 5000m before Joel and Tess run through their less exciting training weeks.THE BIG QThe team chats through the difference in personalities you find when coaching, and how the team’s coaching styles are adjusted to suit different athletes.GIVE SOME KUDOSTess gives kudos to her favourite Japanese restaurant, Jude shouts out Pot Black—a bar and pool hall in Perth—and Joel shouts out his second-favourite sport.TWHSOITWTWATSATess isn’t sure about one of her friend’s latest reels, Jude isn’t sure about some antics in the call room, and Joel addresses some comments made in an online running forum.
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Spiked Up - #49 Australian Championships recap

The episode starts with some Spiked Up “housekeeping” news (don’t worry, we aren’t leaving you guys). After formalities, the girls reflect on a successful campaign at the Australian Champs, sharing some highlights of the weekend.
Shoutout to Sarah to place 2nd in the 1500, with a HUGE last lap (56 seconds!!!!)😳
Rose ran a strong 15.03 for 3rd in the 5000m.
Like always, both the girls go through their training weeks leading into the race & share some insight into what races they will be toeing the line in next.

Jude Thomas - #141

Welcome to Episode 141! This week, Joel, Tess, and fill-in host Jude record at the Hawthorn studios, the home base of Brett, Nelson, and Jude.TRAINING WEEKS
Jude and Joel share updates from their solid training weeks. Jude, fresh off the Maurie Plant 1500m, breaks down his race as part of his training. Meanwhile, Tess is in race week mode for R4TK.THE BIG Q 
The team discuss how their diets shift between winter and summer.GIVE SOME KUDOSJude gives a shout-out to Dart Echo for their launch party celebrating Showerhead’s new record. Joel recommends checking out Luke Heggie at the comedy festival, while Tess has a Strava challenge suggestion.TWHSOITWTWATSA 
Jude’s uncertain about the Grand Slam stream stitch-up, Joel’s not sure about a life-size pikachu running from the police and Tess is questioning a post from austracknocontext.
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Spiked Up - #48

Spiked Up Episode 48 - The Maurie Plant Meet Recap
A huge weekend for Australian Athletics! In this episode Rose & Sarah go through their race recaps and their week of training leading up to the race.
Both girls left the track happy with their performances and keen for nationals next week! 
The episode concludes with TWSOITWASA 📸

The Izzi & Andy Show - #08 (Usually Patreon only)

We are releasing The Izzi & Andy Show episode 08 to the main network for everyone to get a taste of one of the great shows on the FTK Patreon. With Andy's Marathon 1 month away now is a great time to sign up and give our Patreon a try.
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It's race week again for Izzi as she prepares for the 3000m at Maurie Plant Meet this weekend in Melbourne - Izzi has recovered well from Nagoya and puts together another solid week of training.
Andy meanwhile hits some very big numbers in Bendigo as his prep for London steps up a notch. Andy also reveals another upcoming race on his calendar that we weren't expecting.
We also chat through the big races for this weekend. We're now a month out from Andy's tilt at London, so stay locked to the Izzi and Andy Show as we get closer.
 
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For The Kudos - #140

This episode is brought to you by Athletics Australia's Maurie Plant Meet
 
TRAINING WEEKS 
Tess lays down a solid week and Joel puts together a handy threshold as he inches closer to 130km weekly mileage. Unfortunately Jack is dealt some devastating news in the 24hours before his Maurie Plant 5000m.
THE BIG Q
This week Jack, Joel and Tess discuss what their favourite event from the Maurie Plant Meet was.
GIVE SOME KUDOS 
Jack gives kudos to MRI machines which leads to a funny conversation on the terrible quality of MRI machine headphones. Tess gives Kudos to "Perplexity" - an AI powered search engine. Joel sends his kudos to Never Run, a new Melbourne based running label that blends high performance running with lifestyle fashion.
 TWHSOITWTWATSA 
Jack throws Tess under the bus with footage from her interview with Cam Myers, Joel sends shade towards Matt Hauser as he finishes the Mooloolaba Triathlon with questionable hand signals. Tess rounds out the episode with someone uploading a video of them vomiting after finishing a marathon time trial.
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FTK Special - Sydney Marathon's Australian Elite Athlete Program with Ben St Lawrence

With the Sydney Marathon announcing the Australian Elite Athlete Program-featuring $135,000 in prize money exclusively for Australian athletes-Brett and Joel catch up with Ben St Lawrence, who is leading the program and supporting athletes in the lead-up to the race.
Brett and Ben also share their experiences at Major Marathons and discuss what this initiative means for Australia’s rising marathon talent.

Spiked Up - #47

Spiked Up Episode 47 - World Indoor Recap!
Sarah goes through her week where she lived many lives. First we hear a recap of her national 3km race then we hear all about her experience in Nanjing competing at the World Indoor Championships. 
Rose goes through her training week which included impressive track sessions and skateboarding pacers. The girl is fit. We look forward to seeing both girls compete on Saturday 29 March at the Maurie Plant meet. 
Rose & Sarah would also like to give a big shout out to friend of the show Georgia Griffith for finishing 4th in the 1500m at the World Indoor Championships 💘
 
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For The Kudos - #139

This episode is brought to you by Athletics Australia's Maurie Plant Meet
TRAINING WEEKS 
For the first time in a while all three FTK hosts had solid training weeks, while Jack enters race week for the Maurie Plant Meet 5000m.
THE BIG Q
The team discusses a question from one of Tess’ athletes, Brad Sawyer, about whether shorter or longer rest during speed sessions is more effective.
GIVE SOME KUDOS 
Jack gives kudos to a special piece of gym equipment, Tess is loving Pilates from Alice Bacquie’s Forerunners app, and Joel is loving pho.
 TWHSOITWTWATSA 
Tess isn’t sure about Nicola McDermott’s pre-jump rituals, Joel isn’t sure about Jakob’s recent hype video for the World Indoor Champs, and Jack isn’t sure about a mysterious Facebook thread.
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