Things Only Female Runners Understand + Running World Controversies
In this episode, Hayles and Jussie are deep in their Gold Coast Half Marathon training block and for once… it’s actually feeling good. Think threshold sessions, cruisy easy runs, and mixing in cross-training without completely flogging themselves.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a normal week without a bit of chaos. Jussie shares how her long run didn’t quite go to plan after an Anzac Day dawn service turned into chatting, catching up… and somehow a mid-run rum shot which brings back the Wheel of Fortune (or Misfortune) accountability segment.
The girls then dive into “things only female runners understand” and honestly, if you know, you know. From pre-run toilet anxiety, sports bra battles, and planning your life around hair wash days… to safety strategies, choosing between shorts or tights, navigating period runs, chafing, and mapping your run based on toilet locations it’s all in there.
They also touch on a couple of conversations happening in the running world right now, including the backlash around Nike’s Boston Marathon signage and a clip from an Australian running podcast that sparked discussion around how women are spoken about in sport. It’s an honest chat about respect, inclusion, and the kind of running community we actually want to be part of.
They wrap things up with a few recommendations, including some running content they’ve been loving lately, plus recent gear purchases.
Timestamps
00:00 Cold Open Setup
00:13 Podcast Welcome
00:40 Gold Coast Training Check In
01:51 Family Run Highlights
03:21 Wheel of Misfortune Returns
04:13 Anzac Day Run Story
06:19 Spinning the Wheel Tease
07:02 Female Runner Truths Intro
07:49 Toilet Anxiety Talk
08:30 Sports Bra Struggles
09:15 Hair Wash Run Planning
10:30 Safety and Self Defense
11:56 Shorts Versus Tights Debate
13:13 Period Run Strategy
14:48 Wedgie and Sweat Panic
15:34 Outfit Support and Toilets
15:59 Perfect Shorts and Ponytail
16:38 Runner Mishaps
16:51 Awkward Runner Hellos
17:19 Post Run Hunger
18:04 Main Character Energy
18:53 Phone On Runs
19:34 Playlist Peak Moments
19:50 Magpie Season Fears
20:59 Safe Routes Math
21:36 Gear Fails And Chafing
23:18 Nike Boston Sign Drama
26:43 Podcast Misogyny Callout
32:05 Recs Rewards And Wrap
Hayleys Youtube recco links https://www.youtube.com/@_Clayton_Young_
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