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In episode 53 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Connor McLaren-Kennedy and repeat guest Jamie Laverty preview the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

Here are their picks for the main events:

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Men’s 100m: Kishane Thompson

Women’s 100m: Julien Alfred

Men’s 200m: Noah Lyles

Women’s 200m: Melisssa Jefferson-Wooden

Men’s 400m: Jacory Patterson

Women’s 400m: Syndey McLaughlin-Levrone

Men’s 800m: Emmanuel Wanyonyi

Women’s 800m: Keely Hodgkinson

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In episode 52 of the Onus Athletics podcast, physiotherapist and S&C coach Jason Aggarwal provides an absolute masterclass on using the gym to improve your athletic performance. He covers everything from how he builds programs, his coaching philosophies, niche information for distance runners, objective and subjective assessments, and much more.

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In episode 51 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Australia’s ninth-fastest marathon runner Tim Vincent talks about his journey into the sport, how he trains, and what it’s like to be a professional runner. He also breaks down his 2:09 run in Frankfurt last year and explains how he’s preparing for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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In episode 50 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Local Legends in Running host Oli Jones takes a turn sitting on the other side of the microphone and chats about his journey into the sport as well as what it’s like to host his own show. He also goes deep on his coaching philosophy, why the marathon is overrated, and sheds light on some of the most important factors in distance running performance.

Plus, Beatrice Chebet is stepping down ...

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 trai...

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...

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 “w...

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...

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 tria...

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 a...

In episode 41 of the Onus Athletics podcast, physiotherapist and runner Dave Coombs details his journey from mountain biking to ultrarunning, revealing how the desire to find his limits has motivated him through day-long races in the mountains.

He also dives deep into the oft-overlooked role of running technique coaching in athletes of all abilities, explaining, among other things, how our foot strength can improve our injury re...

In episode 40 of the Onus Athletics podcast, running power couple Georgie Grgec and Brandon Dewar discuss their respective moves to the UK, their current training setup, and what’s in store for them this season. Georgie talks about her goal to make another world championships team this year as well as knock off a New Zealand national record, while Brandon is focusing his attention on a big personal best at the Chicago Marathon this...

In episode 39 of the Onus Athletics podcast, the hosts recap some of their most recent races. Having come out the other side of some pretty nasty injuries, all three of the boys finally have some results to report – Liam picks up a win and a national qualifier, Jackson mixes it up in a handful of state championship races, and Connor gets humbled by an under-14s runner.

Plus, Grand Slam Track continues to divide opinions, former Worl...

In episode 38 of the Onus Athletics podcast, Nathan Jones talks about what it’s like to coach juniors, how he adapts his philosophies for the younger ages, and how he has built a culture that promotes longevity in the sport.

On the roads, Sharon Lokedi breaks the Boston Marathon course record, John Korir follows in the footsteps of his older brother, Tigst Assefa sets a new women’s-only marathon world record, and Sabastian Sawe runs...

In episode 37 of the Onus Athletics podcast, professional distance runner Joey Berriatua talks about his career thus far, reminiscing on his time in school, joining Tinman Elite, and his recent split with the group following the Paris Olympics.

He also dives deep into what could become his career post running, revealing how experiences with past sponsors have inspired him to enter the world of sports marketing and launch his newslet...

In episode 36 of the Onus Athletics podcast, professional runner and coach Caitlin McQuilkin-Bell shares her journey through the sport, from her time competing as a junior, to racing in the NCAA, all the way through to being selected for the World Cross Country Championships.

She also talks about how she grew the ever-successful CMB Running Academy from its humble two-athlete beginnings into a club that consistently produces some of...

In episode 35 of the Onus Athletics podcast, repeat guest Jamie Laverty gives the hosts an update from Boulder, Colorado, and the boys do a deep dive on Grand Slam Track's inaugural weekend.

From the state of the men's 1500m, the flaws Grant Fisher exposed in the system, and what Michael Johnson and the team can do to make the next meet a bigger success, Jamie, Liam, and Connor unpack the event and examine what the league me...