Female Running Truths PLUS Recent Running Controversies

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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