For The Kudos

For The Kudos is a running podcast from Australia. Expect professional athlete training insights, race predictions and recaps, and a star studded guest list - all done with plenty of humility, banter, and piss taking that will keep you riveted and coming back each week for more.

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Feb 23, 2023 · 40 min
Q&A Session Thirty-Six: Dave McNeill Part One
One of our most requested guests returns for his third time on the show. Dave McNeill sits down with Joel for this two-part Q&A Session that begins with Dave's journey back from injury. Dave and Joel go deep exploring the impact our emotions have in the process of building fitness again. There's a reason Dave is so well loved by our listeners. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Dave: https://www.instagram.com/rundmc_neill Subscribe to The Blue Line: https://theblueline.substack.com/
Feb 21, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
World XC Championships / Matt Centrowitz Part Two - #42
Brett goes deep on his World Cross Country Championship experience at Bathurst over the weekend. Hear all about racing in rapidly changing weather on one of the hardest courses imaginable, creating plenty of carnage across all the races. Episode 42 also features the second half of our interview with Matt Centrowitz. Be sure to subscribe to The Blue Line to hear our debut Rapid Fire Question segment dropping Wednesday night. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos The Blue Line: theblueline.substack.com Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mgcentro
Feb 16, 2023 · 44 min
Q&A Session Thirty-Five: Ryan Gregson
Q&A Sessions are back for Season 4 with a slight change of format. Professional middle-distance runner and two-time Olympian Ryan Gregson sits down with Joel to discuss topics such as fatherhood, success at an early age, injury setbacks and everything in between. We also hear of Ryan's upcoming race plans, his work with Gregson Running and the famous (infamous?) "Freddo Boy" story. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryangregson25 Subscribe to The Blue Line: https://theblueline.substack.com/
Feb 14, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Matt Centrowitz Part One - #41
Episode #41 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: FTK returns from holidays to deliver the first episode of an even bigger and better Season 4 (have the "big things" finally arrived...?). We celebrate the season launch by releasing our first ever episode incorporating video (go follow us on Tik Tok) and part one of a highly anticipated two-part interview. As you may have seen, FTK chats to 2016 Olympic 1500m gold medallist Matt Centrowitz about a whole range of fascinating topics, which will be split into separate episodes (we told you the big things were here!). We also announce the details of our Sydney Marathon "Train With FTK" competition. As for training weeks - Joel is back feeling good running and Brett is preparing for the World Cross Country Championships this weekend in Bathurst. We are happy to be back on the airwaves (and Joel had a great time in Fiji, thanks for asking) - enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mgcentro
Feb 12, 2023 · 33 min
Hoka Live Show With Kane Cornes
Last month we produced our second ever live show to celebrate the upcoming launch of the Hoka Clifton 9. Riley Wolff stepped in as co-host with Joel to chat to special guest Kane Cornes. In September last year Kane ran the 725km distance from Adelaide to Melbourne, raising money and awareness for the “My Room Children's Cancer Charity”. Expect to hear about Kane's epic run and much more in this special live-show recording. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Kane: https://www.instagram.com/kanecornes Hoka Clifton 9: https://www.hoka.com/en/au/clifton-9/
Jan 12, 2023 · 33 min
Q&A Session Thirty-Four
FTK's final Q&A session of Season 3 has Brett & Joel discuss Strava uploads, finding motivation, best/worst race hotel experiences, dog breeds and plenty more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Subscribe to The Blue Line: https://theblueline.substack.com/
Jan 10, 2023 · 47 min
For The Kudos - #40
Episode #40 is brought to you by WHOOP: For The Kudos wraps up season three with all the usual segments, plus a reveal of all the exciting things we have planned for 2023. Episode 40 has Brett lay down a successful week of training as he prepares for next weeks World Cross Country trials, while Joel makes the tough decision to sacrifice racing in order to get his body right. Thanks again for all the support during Season 3. See you next season! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack WHOOP: https://www.whoop.com/ Use code KUDOS10 to save 10% off your WHOOP order.
Jan 5, 2023 · 28 min
Q&A Session Thirty-Three
FTK's first Q&A Session of 2023 has Brett & Joel answer a bunch of serious and light-hearted questions from listeners. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Subscribe to The Blue Line: https://theblueline.substack.com/
Jan 3, 2023 · 51 min
For The Kudos - #39
Episode #39 is brought to you by WHOOP: For The Kudos returns for its first episode of 2023. Things kick off with Brett and Joel covering their training weeks during the holiday break, with each having entertaining stories to tell. The results of the "FTK Review" competition are announced with the winner landing themselves an FTK Merch Pack. Brett & Joel then announce the top "FTK 2022 Memories" with each person winning a black FTK T-Shirt. The episode closes out with everybody's favourite segment - TWHSOITWTWATSA". Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack WHOOP: https://www.whoop.com/ Use code KUDOS10 to save 10% off your WHOOP order.
Dec 22, 2022 · 31 min
Q&A Session Thirty-Two (2022 Finale Episode)
We've reached the end of our first year on the airwaves. Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, laughed or even hated us at some point this year. In this episode we list our personal highlights & lowlights of 2022, our best Australian performances of the year and share details on how how you can win a black FTK t-shirt... we also answer a few listener questions too. Thanks for everything
Dec 20, 2022 · 47 min
Leanne Pompeani - #38
Episode #38 is brought to you by WHOOP: For The Kudos records its last main episode of 2022 - a big shout out to everyone who has supported us in our first year on the airwaves. In this episode Brett's back in Melbourne as he slowly returns to consistent running and Joel cracks triple digit mileage in his training week. Brett & Joel chat with recently crowned Australian 10,000m champion Leanne Pompeani, closing out a year of racing that has cemented her name as one of the top distance runners in the country. We hear a typical training week from Leanne and her plans for 2023. We have one more Q&A Session left for the year and then we are going on a short holiday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Leanne: https://www.instagram.com/leannepomp WHOOP: https://www.whoop.com/ Use code KUDOS10 to save 10% off your WHOOP order.
Dec 15, 2022 · 31 min
Q&A Session Thirty-One
Q&A Session Thirty-One is a special episode where Brett answers listener questions about his Australian Record run in Fukuoka Marathon last weekend. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Subscribe to The Blue Line: https://theblueline.substack.com/
Dec 13, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
Liz Clay - #37
Episode #37 is brought to you by WHOOP: Jack Rayner replaces Brett for co-hosting duties, allowing the newly crowned Australian Marathon Record holder to bask in his achievement and enjoy Japan. We hear plenty of first hand anecdotes during the race, and hear how Jack handled his pacing duties. Joel takes us through another hiccup-free training week, before spanning to Brett's special interview with Liz Clay, Australia's third fastest 100m hurdler ever! She opens up about her extensive setbacks in the years before her breakthrough in 2020, and how her self-belief and resilience keep her going. We hear about her narrowly missing the final at the Tokyo Olympics and her journey back to race fitness after her freak accident at this years World Championships in Oregon. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Liz: https://www.instagram.com/lizclay_ WHOOP: https://www.whoop.com/ Use code KUDOS10 to save 10% off your WHOOP order.
Dec 9, 2022 · 26 min
Q&A Session Thirty - Sinead’s Australian Marathon Record Special (Valencia Marathon)
Q&A Session Thirty is a special episode with the newly crowned Australian Marathon Record holder Sinead Diver. Joel sits down with Sinead as she takes us through all the details of her Valencia Marathon performance that saw her shave 62 seconds off the previous Australian Record held by Benita Willis. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Sinead: https://www.instagram.com/diversinead Subscribe to The Blue Line: theblueline.substack.com
Dec 6, 2022 · 45 min
Brett’s Australian Marathon Record Special (Fukuoka Marathon) - #36
Episode #36 is brought to you by WHOOP: Regular FTK programming has been halted for this special episode covering Brett's 2:07:31 Australian Marathon Record performance in Fukuoka, Japan. Brett shaved 20 seconds off Rob de Castella's previous record which stood for 36 years. Do we need to say any more? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack WHOOP: https://www.whoop.com/ Use code KUDOS10 to save 10% off your WHOOP order. FTK T-Shirts: https://www.grattanhouse.com/store/p/for-the-kudos-t-shirt
Dec 1, 2022 · 56 min
Q&A Session Twenty-Nine - Anna McKenna Special
Q&A Session Twenty-Nine is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: For this special episode Joel sits down with UTA 100km Champion and ultra trail rising star Anna McKenna. We hear about her entry into running and how she only recently transitioned into the longer trail races. There are plenty of listener questions, covering every part of her recent UTA 100km win and more! It's great to finally have someone in the studio who actually knows a thing or two about trail running! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Anna: https://www.instagram.com/annasusana PILLAR PERFORMANCE: https://pillarperformance.shop/
Nov 29, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
Jack Rayner - #35
Episode 35 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: One of our most anticipated guest appearances has finally landed. Having served his lengthy sentence on the FTK ban-list, episode 35 welcomes Jack Rayner to the studio (although the recording plays more like a casual café chat between best mates). Joel kicks the training weeks off with two of his best workouts in a long time, only to be swiftly overshadowed by Brett & Jack's last joint training week. The pair are currently in the air on their way to Japan (Brett racing and Jack pacing). The episode closes out with a bunch of listener questions for Jack. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jackrayner7 PILLAR PERFORMANCE: https://pillarperformance.shop/
Nov 24, 2022 · 24 min
Q&A Session Twenty-Eight
We are in the home straight of Movember. Help Brett & Joel reach their fundraising goals before next week. Our 28th Q&A Session begins with a deep discussion on the comparison of threshold pace in training to specific race paces at various distances, highlighting the difference between elite and recreational runners. Brett & Joel chat about the upcoming trial race for Australian team selection in the upcoming World Cross Country Championships. The episode closes out with tips on how to plan a season of competitive racing before Brett & Joel reveal how much sleep they're getting each night. Join The For The Kudos Movember Team: https://au.movember.com/team/2422796 Donate To Brett's Mo Space: https://au.movember.com/mospace/14775270 Donate to Joel's Mo Space: https://au.movember.com/mospace/14785354 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Subscribe to The Blue Line: https://theblueline.substack.com/
Nov 22, 2022 · 52 min
For The Kudos - #34
Episode 34 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Episode 34 begins with an unfortunate update on Dave McNeil's (Episodes 2 and 33) sacrum pain. Brett & Joel chat about their recent photoshoot with friend and photographer Chip Mooney and go through their usual training weeks; Joel finally gets back to running more than 100kms for the week, including accompanying Sinead on her pre-departure session for the Valencia Marathon. Brett lays down his final big week of training before his Fukuoka Marathon taper begins, and both hosts attend some fun community group runs. Everyone’s favourite segment closes out the episode. PILLAR PERFORMANCE BLACK FRIDAY SALE DETAILS: All orders over $60 receive a FREE Triple Magnesium Powder – Pineapple Coconut (valued at $38.99) Product will be automatically added to your cart while shopping at pillarperformance.shop All orders over $80 also receive free shipping. The FTK10 code will not be available during this sale period Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Chip: https://www.instagram.com/chipmooney PILLAR PERFORMANCE: https://pillarperformance.shop/
Nov 17, 2022 · 57 min
Q&A Session Twenty-Seven - Ellie Pashley Special
Q&A Session Twenty-Seven is brought to you by TRAIL: TRAIL is a research study from La Trobe University designed by runners for runners. This study is being conducted to explore the impact of running on knee joint health in people with and without a history of knee surgery. Specifically, the study will establish the relationship between running biomechanics, running loads (e.g. frequency, duration, speed) and muscle strength, and changes in knee joint health on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and knee symptoms over a two-year period. TRAIL are looking for at least 30 women who run at least 10km or 3x a week with a history of knee surgery. Head to https://trail.latrobe.edu.au/ to find out more. Joel sits down with Ellie Pashley for an extended Q&A session that covers everything from her debut Olympics last year in Tokyo, to the birth of her daughter Tiggy in June this year. We hear about Ellie's path back to race fitness, her goals for the next couple of years and plenty of entertaining answers to listener questions. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Ellie: https://www.instagram.com/ellieopash/ TRAIL:https://www.instagram.com/trail_running_study/