Cheeky Run Club

Happy season finale, friends!

To celebrate, we’ve got the incredible Issie Hume to co-host this episode with Anna! You may remember her from episode's prior but she will be toeing the line this weekend in the Melbourne Marathon and trying to beat her PB of 2:38 (the gal knows how to RUN!!!)...... Phoebe is just a little bit busy at the moment HEHE.

Ahead of the Melbourne Marathon (or any race you have), we want to give you ten dos and don'ts to keep in mind in the week leading up to your event! From ca...

Happy Monday!! 

This week (on what may be the last episode this season), we take allll our lessons from pregnancy/post partum and share five of our lessons on how to *actually* listen to your body that are hopefully helpful to all runners.

The Weekly Waddle also rears its head for possibly the last time as we discuss some super cool new research on one of the biggest mysteries of childbirth: what actually kicks off labour?!?!

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Welcome to a new week friends

A crappy topic… but one we simply can’t ignore.

 By now you’ve heard of Joanna Wietrzyk, an Aussie Hyrox athlete who soiled herself at a world championship in Beijing last weekend… and the major backlash that followed suit.

 In this episode, we unpack whether the hate was warranted, if it was blown out of proportion, and compare the incident to other endurance sports. 

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Hello Cheeky Cheekers!

Welcome back to another jam-packed episode, where we talk about your STRANGEST pre-race rituals… whether it’s asserting your dominance or doubling up on undergarments!

 We also chat about the new World Athletics Ultimate Championship with a grand prize of 150,000 USD up for grabs, and why some people are upset that certain events didn’t make the cut.

 We finish the episode on a more serious note, chatting about postpartum expectations and how Phoebe is feeling as she draws closer to her due date. 

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Good morning, cheeky listeners!

On today's show, we explore the line between when running achievements and content go from being inspirational to demotiviating, particularly in the pre and postpartum space.

Watching someone run a sub-3-hour marathon at 32 weeks pregnant is INCREDIBLE – so why do we feel the need to compare ourselves?

 We also celebrate Australian Cam Myers' 1500m Diamond League final win and play a fun game guessing the top 10 best running cities in the world!!! 

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Hello Hello!

This week, we’re going through and sharing our list of top ten runs you must do in Australia before you die!!!

We’ve either run them, watched them, or admired them from afar… but whether it’s the toughness or the beautiful destinations, we’d love to get them done at some stage.

 Here’s our respective lists… but definitely check out the episode for more details on why these are so special!

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Happy Monday fam!

Chances are that if you’re listening to this podcast, you’ve heard of Mary McCarthy, an OG running influencer known for her fast pace, injuries, and catchphrase, ‘beat the boys’…

We unpack Mary’s new event encouraging women to beat men… but we have some questions about the event's messaging, and ask whether we need to beat men to enjoy running.

 We then wrap up this week's yap with a 34-week Weekly Waddle update with Phoebe, chatting all things pelvic floor, running and birth prep!

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Good morning everyone!

Today’s episode is jam-packed, and we kick things off with a review of the European World Championships between Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro!

We then dive into a recent video from the QLD Marathon which stirred up some controversy: Hybrid training club Team Nox taking up the racetrack with two e-bikes who hadn’t paid to be there.

 Finally, we revisit some pre- and post-partum running-related questions we missed last week, and unpack an Am I The Asshole submission too.

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Happy Monday Chums 

We are back with more of your favourite… Am I the Asshole’s are BACK and boy are they juicy this week! We weigh in on gym, Strava and cycle lane etiquette, plus touch on under-fuelling for long runs.

And our pre and postpartum running recoveries are hitting us hard this week – so what better time to dive into some listener questions navigating their way through similar territory. 

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Welcome back Cheeky listeners!

We're kicking off Season 11 with a BANG - the Commonwealth Games having just wrapped up over the weekend.

 Australia’s Athletics team was in fighting form, and the results have reflected that! We chat through the NEW 100m national record from Lachlan Kennedy, debrief the nail-biting 5km finals finish between Rose Davies and Jess Hull, and give our predictions for the final events we missed on the Sunday.

We also check in on Anna’s postpartum journey and Phoebe’s pregnancy journey, and how they’re going with their running.<...

Hiiiiiii cheeky friends, 

Very fun last ep of season TEN before a quick lil break pre comm games. We cover:

Among other things!

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Happy Monday chums! 

We’re getting philosophical this week – does prioritising our health make us lonelier? We read a Substack article which explored this idea, and we wanted to unpack it on the pod through a running lens…

We also look at the Commonwealth Games team announced for Glasgow (and reflect on our incorrect predictions), PLUS chat through some more running hills you’d die on!!!

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GOOD MORNING POPPETS!!!! 

Today we unpack the aths team that has finally been selected to represent Aus at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. We also make some predictions for the Paris Diamond League that will take place in the early hours of Monday morning for our Aussie listeners - so make sure you watch and see how right or otherwise we were 🤪

We also hear about how Anna is starting to incorporate some speeeed work back into her running for the first time in 2 years (!) and how Phoebe is thinking about making the call for when in h...

Hiiii! We have a verrrry exciting announcement to share with you all today and the first section of the pod will be dedicated to unpacking that!

 We’ll also chat through the Commonwealth Games team selections – they’re weeks overdue, and the scheduling is a bit of a mess for our Aussie middle-distance girls.

Finally, we die on some petty running hills our listeners submitted.

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Good morning friends! 

Today, we recap some more diamond leagues, chatting through some middle-distance events, and even branch out and look at some men’s races and pole vaulting!

We also reviewed some of the hills you’d be willing to die on… you'll have to weigh in and let us know what you think of no dogs at park runs, listening to music while running with others, and hiding Strava runs.

Finally, we check in to find out how Anna’s postpartum running rehab is going and chat through the highs and lows. 

Rise and shine cheeky chums ☀️  

Today debrief the Rome Diamond Leagues before getting into some novel and life changing running tips for winter. Anna will be sharing her best tricks for running in the cold, while Phoebe will share tips for when you’re sick (she’s a pro) (she did, however, just discover nasal spray). 

Of course, we review some AITA’s, and play around with a new segment – which running-related hills would you die on? Justified or irrational…

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Happy June Cheeky Crew!!!

 In this week’s ep, we’ll unpack the recent Adidas X Satisfy marketing campaign gone wrong – but we’ll catch you up to speed on the punk-rock-desert-run-circle-pit (Yes, those words all mean something!!!!).

 We recap the second Diamond Leagues of the year, which saw an incredible win for Abby Caldwell! Then, we weigh in on your running dilemmas – from hiding bad runs on your Strava to gatekeeping running from your partner!

 We round out the ep with a VERY exciting Rehab Diaries update from Anna – who’s absolutely kicking goals!!!<...

Gooood morning cheeky team 🥰 

Let’s kick off another ep with some more (possibly) inaccurate race predictions… we were pleasantly shocked by the Diamond League results last weekend and thought we’d give it another crack.

We also do a deep dive into injury anxiety: What is it, how do you work through it, and Anna’s experience returning postpartum. Friend of the pod, Issie Hume, also joined in to sprinkle some wisdom on the subject as well!

These 'Am I The Asshole' running submissions are honestly too good. This week we’ve got gel litter...

Hiiiii Cheeky pals!! 

This week is set to be big, with the very first Enhanced Games kicking off with a whopping (checks notes) forty athletes… We unpack the business model and why it’s not landing with sports fans.

Plus, our Aussie girls did us proud in the Diamond Leagues over the weekend. We shared our predictions before the event… let us know if you were surprised!

And we’re still loving your running Am I the Asshole submissions, so keep 'em coming! This week, we’ve got footpath manspreading, playing chicken with cyclists, a...

Happy Mother’s Day Cheeky Mums!

 In today’s episode, we chat about the INCREDIBLE result from the Cocodona 250-mile race, which saw Rachel Entrekin come first overall AND set the overall record! #upthegirls

 We are still loving all your AITA running scenarios too! We weigh in on road running, ghosting running invitations, and distancing yourself from friends with unhealthy running habits.

To finish off, Anna recaps all your excellent tips on running while breastfeeding and how she’s used some of them over the last week.

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Welcome to a new week and new ep!

This ep, we chat about the men’s and women’s marathon world records, both being broken at the London Marathon last weekend, Sebastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa running sub two hours, and two hours fifteen respectively.

We also unpack the Puma controversy, one of their former athletes claiming their shoes are defective and caused career-ending injuries… leading her to sue for damages!

 To round out the ep, we have some more Am I The Asshole running scenarios, and Anna gives an exciting update on her ret...

Happy MONDAY Cheeky Fam! 

In today’s ep, we’re going to unpack Nike’s marketing bum at the Boston Marathon, signs reading ‘Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated’… and the backlash which  ensued.

Then, we'll do a deep dive into some Am I The Asshole running scenarios sent in by you guys – labelling hard runs “easy”, shoulder barging people running two abreast, and going for a jog while your partner is in early labour!

Send us an email! We’d love to hear any questions, thoughts, or ‘Am I the Asshole’ scenarios – cheekyrunclub@gmail.com

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HELLO CHEEKY FAM!!! 

 And hello to the newest member of our family - baby Florence! We are so excited for Anna to be back in our ears, chatting through her birth story and first weeks as a mum. We chat about all things returning to running, physio exercises, and breastfeeding.

We also break down the awful 1500m Australian Athletic Champs event where Claudia Hollingsworth accidentally tripped Jess Hull… and the confusing results that ensued.

Thank you to Pillar for bringing this episode of Cheeky Run Club to life.

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Happy Monday friends 💛 

In today’s ep, Phoebe covers the best and worst running news of the week, answers some listener questions, and reflects on the last two magical weekends! We also have three more interviews from Sydney’s track nights for you this week, who were such a pleasure to speak to.

 Thanks to everyone who came out and supported Cheeky Track Nights in Melbourne and Sydney – we couldn’t have done it without you guys. We’ll both be back in your ears with season 10 before you know it… Thanks for your ongoing support!

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Well HELLO everyone! 

We are on an absolute high this Monday after our first Cheeky Track Night in Melbourne. Truly was a dream come true.

Phoebe is flying solo in today’s ep, and starts by chatting about how to make your running program match your lifestyle. 

We also got to have a cheeky debrief with a few of you after your races on Saturday night, which really captured just how special weekend #1 was – we can’t wait for Sydney next week!!!

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HAPPY Monday Chums! 

This week, we’re breaking down what to expect at our Cheeky Track Night this weekend and track nights more generally. We’ll take you through checking in, warmups, marshalling, and race etiquette so you’re prepped and ready for your big night in Melbourne or Sydney.

We also get what is hopefully Anna’s final weekly waddle update – that’s right, ladies and gents – she’s 40 weeks! Anna reflects on her experience with Braxton-Hicks contractions and the beautiful support she’s received from friends and family.

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Happy ! Monday ! Crewwww! 

We’ve all been afraid, nervous, or anxious to try something new – something that pushes us outside our comfort zone, and we can’t predict the exact outcome. Something like Australia’s very first 5km women's-only track night… .

Whether it’s a marathon or a track race, today’s episode features the wonderful Issy Hume, who unpacks what fear is and how to live with it.

We also catch up on Anna’s 39th week of pregnancy in what may be the final weekly waddle… stay tuned! We’ll also cover an exciting int...

Welcome to March cheeky fam!

We’ve covered many-a-doping scandal on the pod, and this week we’ll get you up to speed on the latest World Athletics doping saga, which could have positive implications for an Aussie athlete…

 Cheeky Track Nights is just around the corner, and we answer all your track-related questions in our No Stupid Questions segment, before getting into Anna’s Week 38 of pregnancy update (!!!!!!!).

 Limited tickets are still available for Cheeky Track Nights - big thank you to New Balance and Rebel Sport for making this possible and bringing t...

HIIIII friends!

In a world where zone 2 running reigns supreme, today we're looking at how you can truly work on your speed. We also answer a few of your track related stupid questions.

We’ll check in on our latest sleep experiment in this week's Health Diaries and finish it off with the Weekly Waddle: the week 37 addition. 

Tickets for Cheeky Track Nights are now available! Thank you so much to New Balance for making this possible and bringing this episode of Cheeky Run Club to life.

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Welcome to a new week cheeky crew!

 In today’s ep, we’ll look at a new study which studied over 400 marathon runners to understand what makes people run faster marathons.

We’ll also touch base on our sleep experiment for the Health Diaries this week, before checking in on week 36 (!!!) of Anna’s pregnancy.

 We’re also very excited to announce that tickets will be LIVE for Cheeky Track Nights today! Thank you so much to New Balance for making this possible and bringing this episode of Cheeky Run Club to life.

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Happy MONYAY! 

In the run down today we unpack the backlash on AI run coaches. We also give a progress update on our sleep experiments, answer some no-stupid-questions from the community on zone 2 running/strides/snacks, and get a week 35 (!!) pregnancy update from Anna.

As always, thanks so much for listening and supporting Cheeky 💛

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Happy Monday crew!

 This week, we’re exploring the controversy around Whoops watches at the Australian Open, and our thoughts on players being banned for wearing them.

This week’s Health Diary is all about sleep, and we'll be experimenting with the best ways to improve our sleep over the next few weeks. Finally, we’ll see how week 33 of pregnancy is treating Anna, and where she’s at in her running journey.

 Thank you New Balance and Rebel Sport for making this episode of Cheeky Run Club possible.

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Hello cheeky friends,

We are pinching ourselves after having our very first LIVE podcast recording with New Balance yesterday!!!

We had the best time running with you all, then enjoying a lil coffee, pastry and yap… we asked you guys for your running 2026 ins and outs, hot takes, and answered some of your questions as well.

It was so so lovely seeing and meeting you all. thank you to New Balance and Rebel for making it possible.

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Happy New Year cheeky crew 💛 

For our first episode of 2026, we have lots of exciting news coming your way – like our very first live podcast with New Balance this weekend! 

PLUS, we are so close to getting Cheeky Track Nights off the ground… so keep your eyes peeled for that too.

 We also discuss the news that Strava has filed for an IPO, hear how Anna is enjoying her new oura ring, and finally catch up on her pregnancy in the Weekly Waddle. 

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Happy Holidays Cheeky crew!

For our final episode of this year, we are sharing the community's favourite running-related products of 2025 – we’re talking shirt, shorts, shoes, and more – so if you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea, this one’s for you!

We’ll give you a quick Cheeky Track night update too, and share our personal Cheeky highlights for the year (namely meeting you all, hosting amazing events, and getting to do what we love!).

Thank you so much for all the love you have given us this y...

Hello crew!

Today, we reflect on our running throughout 2025 by revisiting the goals we set this time last year.

Then we nut out our goals for the big 2026 using the same framework we’ve used the last two years: outcome goals, input/habit goals and word of the year ⭐️

We also awarded the best cheeky answer from our Strava question, courtesy of the wonderful Dairy Farmers Australia – thank you for making this episode of Cheeky Run Club possible!

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Welcome to a new week!

We are so excited to welcome back Grace Tame to the podcast to discuss running with endometriosis. One in seven Australians lives with the chronic disease, which can cause pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, bloating, nausea, and other symptoms.

So how do you run with endo? We chat about Grace’s experience with endometriosis, how she personally manages her symptoms, and how she still manages to run.

We also check in on Anna’s pregnancy over a delicious mango smoothie, courtesy of the wonderful Dairy Farmers Australia – thank you for ma...

Happyyyyy Monday crew!

In the third and final instalment of our Road to Baby series, we discuss Anna’s current pregnancy, including fears, joyful moments, symptoms, and (of course) running. If you haven’t listened to the first two episodes of the series, start from the first episode here.

Anna also answers some questions you guys sent through in terms of your cycle coming off birth control, running while pregnant and how to best support your partner trying to fall pregnant.

Finally, we finish off the episode by going through the Cheeky Track Nigh...

Good morning! 

This week, we continue the Road to Baby series, after Anna opened up about her struggles with infertility in the last episode. Listen to that chat here before listening to today's episode. We discuss Anna’s first pregnancy, her hopefulness and anxiety for this new journey, and eventually finding out the pregnancy wasn’t viable.

We end today's episode on a lighter note, as Anna shares what her cheeky girls' first scan was like, before diving into a juicy fact-checking of runners' PB times on Instagram!

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Hello Cheeky Crew!
 
If you thought last week’s episode and our announcement of Cheeky Track Nights was exciting (which it totally is and you should register your interest down below), today’s news is just as - if not MORE - wonderful!
 
As the title suggests, this episode is about Anna's experience on her Road to Baby and the first babe of Cheeky! Over the next three episodes, we will unpack Anna's experience of fertility struggles, falling pregnant, miscarriage and falling pregnant all over again.
 
We understand this episode may be difficult for som...