EP205: Coaches Edition - Gemma Maini & Matt Davy, plus Olympian Madeline Heiner

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In this special coaches edition, we hear from Gemma Maini and Matt Davy about recent running results and Olympian Madeline Heiner takes us back to the Rio Olympics and about what it was like to represent your country in the biggest event in the world!

Firstly, Gemma Maini, give us a recap of a tough Gold Coast Marathon and then bouncing back for the win at Run Melbourne Half Marathon. Matt provides an update on his running and health.

The Teamrun2pb Coaches Award is presented to a worth winner, who has overcome lots of obstacles but was rewarded over the weekend with a big PB.

2 x Olympic Finalist Madeline Heiner, comes back on the podcast for a chat about her current running and coaching, before a deep dive into when she represented Australia at the Rio Olympic Games, including a chat about the selection process and qualifying for the Olympics. training and managing the body leading into the games, competing in the Steeple and 5000m. Madeline also talks about life after the games, before a Fun Q&A from chriso including bakery chat running shoes, advice for young runners, favorite meal, and a 2025 goal.