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After the Finish Line & What Comes Next

Episode 10 - After the Finish Line & What Comes Next We’ve made it to episode 10! 🙌 The medals are hung, the legs are heavy, and that post-race buzz is fading. Tom and Lissy dive into the after of the marathon, the post-race blues, recovery, and how to find your next spark. They chat about the Beyond Blue x effit Shakeout Run, the power of community, and why even a swim can be the perfect reset. Plus, Lissy’s gearing up for her first ever race at the 2XU Wellness Run, the perfect goal to keep the momentum rolling. Reflect, recover, and when you’re ready… just say Effit.

Running for Someone Else With Cam Clohesy

Episode 9 - Running for Someone Else (with Cam Clohessy) This week we’re joined by Cam Lang, runner, pacer, and the guy who helped guide Caitlin Adams to victory in the women’s half marathon at Melbourne Marathon. Cam talks us through what it’s like to pace someone chasing a win, how it feels to carry that responsibility, the pressure of hitting every split, and the unique trust it takes to help someone else cross the line first. We also reflect on what the weekend reminded us: even in a solo event, you’re never really doing it alone. From pacing to cheer squads to shared goals, running is—at its core—a team sport. Effit. Back your crew.

Pre-Race Survival Guide

Episode 8 - Pre-Race Survival Guide It’s Melbourne Marathon week, and if you’re within 72 hours of race day, this one’s for you. The taper tantrums are real, the carb-loading has started, and the nerves are kicking in. Tom’s training has gone very well (don’t worry, he mentions it), and we’re here to help you head into the weekend feeling calm, prepped, and ready to roll. We cover what real carb-loading looks like, how to move and stretch without overdoing it, and race-day tips that’ll help you hold strong when the going gets tough. We also talk through mental prep, staying grounded, and what not to do the night before. Plus, we share details on our official Shakeout Run with Beyond Blue and Grill’d—a chance to connect, move together, and kick off race weekend the right way. (See link in bio for details.) It’s a fun one, full of laughs, nerves, and the usual effit honesty. effit. You’re ready.

Finding Your Why With Lewis Parkinson

Episode 7 - Finding Your Why with Lewis Parkinson Our first guest! We’re joined by Lewis Parkinson, co-founder of Project Mood, ultra-endurance athlete, and expert in getting uncomfortable on purpose. Lewis shares his journey from being overweight and unfit to completing two Ironmans, several ultra events, and now training for his first 100km ultra at the Surf Coast Century. We talk about what it really takes to become resilient, why finding your why is the key to finding your way, and how movement became the anchor that changed everything. He also dives into the power of contrast therapy, cold plunges, breathwork, meditation, saunas, and how it's transformed not just his recovery, but his mindset. Raw, inspiring, and packed with truth bombs. Effit. Do hard things.

When The Going Get's Tough

Episode 6 - When the Going Gets Tough This one’s for when motivation disappears, everything feels hard, and the couch is calling louder than your running shoes. We check in on how our own training’s going - Tom's finally feeling more normal, Lissy’s firmly on her way back from injury - and dig into the reasons most people drop off their fitness goals around week three. We cover the top 5 excuses for not exercising and how to actually overcome them without pretending it’s easy. We also chat about how long it really takes to see progress, how to speed that up, and why mixing up your training might be the thing that keeps you turning up. Classes, mates, trying new stuff, and letting go of perfection, because exercise should never feel like punishment. Effit. Keep going.