Courtney dials in from Bali, Liam’s on the Gold Coast, and the boys call it — one year of In The Beginning! We unpack Sydney Marathon’s new major status (and the ballot opening this week), chat World Champs highlights from Jess Hull to Gout Gout, dive into running culture in Japan vs Aussie schools, and even toss up whether Liam should go all-in on a 100 miler. Plus, shoe geekery with Nike’s Ninebox, a shoutout to Armidale Running Festival, and a tribute to legendary tri coach Col Stewart - RIP.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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ROAD TO NOOSA TRI #2 - MASTERING THE OCEAN SWIM
Conquer the Noosa Swim: Ocean Skills with Coach Dan AtkinsIn EP2 of our Road to Noosa Triathlon series, three-time champ Courtney Atkinson, ten-time finisher Liam Flanagan, and Australia’s Olympic Games triathlon coach Dan Atkins break down how to handle the Noosa swim: reading tides and sweep, where to line up, how often to sight, smart drafting, gear that actually helps, and exactly what to do in the final 100m before your feet hit the sand. Real race stories (panic moments included), coachable pool sets you can start this week, and the small hacks that keep your heart rate calm when the ocean’s anything but.Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP51 - RED BULL HAT RULES • TOMMY FURY T100 • TRAIL HEADPHONES • NOOSA BIKE 101
Courtney & Liam rip into a spicy mix this week: why you can’t buy a Red Bull cap (you’ve gotta earn it), Tommy Fury’s T100 Riviera “finish” and the transparency chat, trail etiquette vs headphones (look up, say g’day), and first-bike tips for Noosa Tri newbies—when to hire, when to buy, and how you can literally buy speed.We also hit Chase the Five race vibes, Dubai’s air-conned “Mall-athlon,” YouTube’s NFL takeover, Gold Coast Suns finals fever, Kira Parkrun’s sneaky distance, open-water Wednesdays at Tallebudgera, plus an Andy Buchanan injury update and a listener fact-check keeping us honest. Aussie endurance stew, served hot.Jason Paul - How to Get Sponsored by Red BullWicked Wednesday Swimming Info - @saltwaterswimmersSHOUTS & MAILBAG: William Reid (Red Bull hat Q), Gareth Watkins (Chase the Five), Britt the Physio (trail manners), Alex Baker (Sydney Mara results).ROAD TO NOOSA TRI SERIES: Wednesday's - Ep1 (Dan Atkins) is live; swimming next week.RATE & FOLLOW: If you’re racing Noosa—or just love a yarn—follow the show and flick it to a mate. Send Qs on Insta @inthebeginningpod.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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ROAD TO NOOSA TRI #1: COURSE INTEL WITH OLYMPIC COACH DAN ATKINS
We’re back for a new event series, but this time in TRI mode. Australia’s National Triathlon Coach Dan Atkins joins Courtney & Liam to break down the Noosa Triathlon course: surf swim realities, the long run to T1, Garmin Hill (and the frighteningly fast descent), and the deceptively spicy 10K with those infamous cul-de-sacs. Plus: Matt Hauser’s form, Braden Mercer’s defending-champ storyline, and why Noosa is “fit people Christmas.” Next Episode on Road to Noosa: How to Swim Noosa — a practical deep-dive.Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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TRAILER - ROAD TO NOOSA TRI WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
Road to Noosa Tri is coming in hot. 🇦🇺Liam & Courtney welcome Australia’s Olympic Triathlon Coach as the expert in the series - coach to Aussie current World #1 Matt Hauser and last year's Noosa Triathlon winner Brayden Mercer.Who’s it for?From first-timers chasing a finish to elites hunting seconds — we’ve got you covered.Series launch: Wednesday, 10 September 2025Episode 1: Course Intel with Coach Dan AtkinsHit Follow and tap the 🔔 so you don’t miss EP1 — then send your Noosa Qs for our swim/bike/run deep-dives.
Welcome to the ‘In the Beginning Podcast’ – where Liam Flanagan - Triple M Radio Host and Courtney Atkinson - Olympian & Red Bull Endurance Athlete have a yarn about all things running, fitness, and life. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, have a listen for some real sports talk & a few laughs based all based around running . Recorded on the Gold Coast!
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