World-Class: Lissy Duncan on Elite Training and Coaching

The Women’s Running Collective Season 4, Episode 4: Marathon Training Gets SO REAL! Release Date: [Insert Date]

Episode Overview: In this week’s episode of The Women’s Running Collective, Hayley and Justine dive into the realness of marathon training—things are getting serious, and the training is no joke! The hosts chat about how their marathon preparation is going, sharing a few funny and unexpected moments along the way.

This episode features an exciting interview with Melissa Duncan, aka Lissy Duncs—a world-class athlete, running coach, and all-around ray of sunshine! She’s full of incredible running knowledge and shares tips on everything from mental training to fueling your body for long-distance races and training. You won’t want to miss her positive energy and expert advice!

About Melissa Duncan (Lissy Duncs): Melissa Duncan has competed at the highest level in athletics, showcasing her remarkable talent on the world stage. At an international level, she competed at the 2015 and 2019 World Championships in Athletics, the 2016 World Indoor Championships, the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships. She was also the Gold Medallist at the 2019 Oceania Athletics Championships in the 5000m.

While she was selected for the 2016 Olympic Games, Melissa had to withdraw due to injury. Despite setbacks, her career continues to inspire runners everywhere, and she shares her insights with us in this episode.

Key Topics:

• Marathon Training: The Reality Check Hayley and Justine get candid about their own marathon journeys and discuss how they're navigating the ups and downs of their training. Spoiler alert: it’s harder than they thought!

• Interview with Melissa Duncan (Lissy Duncs): A world-class athlete and running coach, Lissy Duncs joins the show to talk about her career and marathon training tips. She shares her insights on how to tackle training, how to stay motivated, and how to build mental toughness. Plus, Lissy opens up about her own personal running experiences.

• Gel and Water? Justine tries mixing her gel with water for an interesting experiment. Will it be a disaster, or a game-changer? Tune in to find out!

• Hayley’s Fueling Tips: Hayley recommends adding protein powder to your routine and even shares a delicious avocado smoothie recipe to keep you feeling strong during training.

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• Follow Lissy @lissyduncs or if you want her as a coach find her https://lissyduncscoaching.netlify.app/

• Next Week’s Episode Teaser: Emma Jeffcoat