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EP247: From Footy Oval to Fast 12K: Chris Hillhouse's Inspiring 'Why' , plus a marathon around a lighthouse?
May 21, 2025 · 72 min

Join us on Better With Running as Chris recounts a training week of highs and lows – the Subi Run, and then an unfortunate calf injury that'll keep him from XCR.

Some shout-outs to some fantastic Run2PB race results from past guests. Then, prepare to be inspired by Chris Hillhouse He'll share his journey from humble time trials around a school footy oval to a massive race at the weekend, where he averaged 3:26/km pace for 12k. Chris talks about his motivation and how he honours a great friend, his experience with Run2PB coaching under the guidance of coach Josh Harris, and we hear about his big goals for the future. Chris, a long-time listener, also hangs around for some world record chat, which includes a truly bizarre feat: a marathon run entirely in circles around a lighthouse!