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Cheeky Run ClubAll about that balanceHello cheeky friends! We’re getting deep this week with an open conversation about juggling all of life's commitments… running and health play a significant role in our lives, but at what cost?We look at a framework called the ‘Wheel of Life’, and we’re inviting you to reflect on your own Wheel of Life with us as we get vulnerable. Stick around until the end of the episode to find out if you’re this week’s Lululemon Cheeky Champion. Don’t stress if you weren’t picked! There are still more chances t...2025-08-1054 minCheeky Run ClubAll about that balanceHello cheeky friends! We’re getting deep this week with an open conversation about juggling all of life's commitments… running and health play a significant role in our lives, but at what cost?We look at a framework called the ‘Wheel of Life’, and we’re inviting you to reflect on your own Wheel of Life with us as we get vulnerable. Stick around until the end of the episode to find out if you’re this week’s Lululemon Cheeky Champion. Don’t stress if you weren’t picked! There are still more chances t...2025-08-1054 minCheeky Run ClubIs running a cult?Happy Monday Cheeky legends!This week, we sit down with a friend of the pod, Issie Hume, and unpack the cult of running and where we're all at in our own personal running cult journeys.We also crown our first ever Lululemon Cheeky Champion of the week. Thanks Lululemon for bringing this episode to life 💜Links:Check out our latest Substack, ‘Beware the business of a busy life’.Buy some cheeky merch!Sadi's savoury running food recipes (check out full thread of non-gel recs here...2025-08-031h 03Cheeky Run ClubWe're back!!!!! On air and on a marathon start listWelcome to a new season cheeky crew!We’re so excited to be back in your ears, and we have so much to catch up on, so lace up legends.In today’s episode, we give you an update on our cheeky merchandise, Phoebe takes us through why she’s signed up for another marathon, and we look at the latest scandal to rock the running world. Be sure to keep an ear out for an exciting giveaway we’re doing – all thanks to Lululemon!LINKS:- Check out our latest S...2025-07-2741 min
Telemedicine Talks#24 - How Dr. Anna Chacon Built a Telemedicine Empire Across the U.S. and Territories (and Stayed Sane)Can telemedicine offer physicians the work-life balance traditional medicine often denies? Host Dr. Leo Damasco welcomes Dr. Anna Chacon, as she recounts her shift from hospital-based roles to owning a medical office building, spurred by her father’s sudden job loss during COVID when his pediatric ICU closed. She delves into the complexities of compliance, the stigma of lacking a brick-and-mortar presence which led to rejections from pathology groups, and the relentless connectivity of virtual care, even during hikes or flights. With insights on navigating regulatory hurdles, diversifying practice models, and setting boundaries, this episode equips doctors with strategies to...2025-07-0830 minCheeky Run ClubGold Coast Marathon weekend recapGood morning cheeky crew!This week, we debrief post-Gold Coast, straight off the racecourse and sidelines. It was certainly a hot one for Phoebe, so be sure to listen to see how she went and if Strava accurately predicted her race time.We also had the pleasure of seeing some of you at our Shakeout run with Lululemon, and we hope everyone who raced this weekend had a great time.Thank you for joining us this season, we cannot wait to be back in your ears in two weeks :') LINKS:2025-07-0625 minCheeky Run ClubHow to stay sane during race weekTwas the week of the Gold Coast Marathon, when all through the show, Phoebe and Anna were stirring, they couldn’t wait to go! That’s right – it’s Gold Coast week, and we can’t wait to see you at our Shakeout run! In today’s ep, we had the pleasure of picking Isobel Hume’s brain on all things preparation before a big race… how to train, hydrate, sleep, carb load, and mentally prepare the week before your event. Make sure you stay until the end of the episode to find out what a ‘dead co...2025-06-2955 minCheeky Run ClubRace time calculatorsWelcome to Monday cheeky chums! Lots on in today’s ep…Ahead of Phoebe’s Gold Coast half-marathon, we’ve taken a look at Strava and Garmin’s race time predictors… how do they compare, what do they base their calculations off, and do we think either is accurate?Then we’re diving into a listener question; our first go at answering a run-club related ‘Am I the Asshole?’. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one.Then, to wrap it up, we share your best tips and tricks to help the oh-so-dreadful...2025-06-2238 minCheeky Run ClubHow to plan your dream runcationHiiiii cheeky gals and pals! With cold weather and dark days upon us, we’ve been dreaming of getting away… but not on any old vacation, a RUNCATION!In today’s ep, we’re giving you our top ten tips to plan, execute, and enjoy the best running vacation with your friends. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear us discuss Faith Kipyegon’s upcoming attempt to break the four-minute mile later this month.LINKS:· Check out Faith Kipyegon’s Instagram· Read our latest Substack, ‘The Our...2025-06-1539 minCheeky Run ClubBack to our rootsHi lovely humans!After a big few weeks and topics on the pod, we’re going back to our roots for today’s episode.We discuss the best way to breathe when you’re running, the importance of mental and physical preparation before a race, and catch up on our backlog of running recommendations!We’re also very excited to share that we’ve launched our Substack, which will discuss all things women’s health, podcast recaps, blogs, product reviews, and so much more.LINKS:· Read our first Substack post – ‘How To...2025-06-0838 minCheeky Run ClubWhat nobody is saying about the Enhanced GamesBUCKLE IN CHEEKY CREW this is a big one. Have you heard of the Enhanced Games? If you haven’t, they’re marketing themselves as an Olympics which would allow performance-enhancing drugs…and it’s just been announced that the first ever games will be held in a year.We’ve done some digging on the games, and boyyyy oh boy is there a lot to unpack here. Let us know what you think!LINKS:Joe Rogan x Enhanced Games founders episodeEnhanced Games founder talking about their business modelJames Magnussen on Dyl & FriendsT...2025-06-0158 minCheeky Run ClubMeet your heroes 2.0: Grace TameGood morning Cheeky community! We’ve got another great interview for you this week… We had the pleasure of sitting down with elite runner, former Australian of the year, and our friend, Grace Tame.We spoke to Grace about her second-place finish at the Great Ocean Road 60km ultramarathon last weekend and how running has impacted her life. LINKS:Try Pillar’s Creatine supplement and get 15% off with our code ‘CHEEKY’ at checkout! Thank you so much to Pillar Performance for making this episode possibleFollow us wherever you...2025-05-251h 02Cheeky Run ClubMeet your heroes: Jess StensonHappy Monday everyone!Hold on to your cheeky hats because you're about to be blown away by today’s guest.We interviewed the wonderful Jess Stenson: 3 x Olympian, 3 x Commonwealth medalist, and one of the best marathon runners this country has produced. We talked about how to get through tough patches in a race, changing attitudes to the ideal 'runners body', career highs and lows, how she re-found her love for running in motherhood, and so much more. Thank you Pillar Performance for making this episode possible. LINKS:Try P...2025-05-1154 minCheeky Run ClubWilliam Goodge's race across Australia against armchair criticsHelloooooooo Cheeky community!In today’s episode, we share our thoughts on 31-year-old endurance runner William Goodge and explain why he is getting such mixed publicity whilst trying to break the world record for the fastest run across Australia. Is he actually cheating or is it just another case of the Aussie classic, tall poppy syndrome? We are also sharing our latest running recommendations for winter and answer some of your running questions at the end of the episode, so be sure to stick around! LINKS: · Use the code ‘CHEEKY’ to get 15% off...2025-05-1142 minCheeky Run ClubIs Runna worth the hype?WE'RE BAAAAACK with season 6 babyyyyy!!!! In this ep we unpack the rise and rise of the AI training program app 'Runna', including comparing the program it gave us to a program written by a coach, and boy oh boy is there a lot to talk about. We look at the pros and cons of what an AI training program can provide for different levels of runners and share a lot of the communities' thoughts too.At the end of the episode we also unpack how Phoebe has found the last 2 months of taking creatine and s...2025-05-0459 minCheeky Run ClubLosing/finding your running whyHello cheeky pals!We’re wrapping up season five of Cheeky with an AMAZING chat with Nike Athlete Isobel Hume. We discuss everything from balancing full time work with a huge running load, how she fell in love with the sport (then out of love, then back in love), how active mediation has lifted her performance, and the community at the heart of it all.We then have our monthly check in on our 2025 goals, including some good learnings on resilience and recovery.Thank you Nike for sponsoring this episode and supporting the pod...2025-03-3052 minCheeky Run ClubListening to your body-not always as easy as it soundsHelllooooo lovely people! Ever had someone tell you to just, “listen to your body”? In today’s episode, we look at how stress can make it difficult to keep an ear out for those cues and give you guys some tools to help reconnect with your bodies. And you guys loved our new segment, “Conversations with Friends,” and we loved having a giggle and giving our hot takes on your long-run debates at the end of the episode.Follow us wherever you get your podcasts + Instagram, TikTok, Substack, Phoebe's Strava + Anna's Strava, and join our Str...2025-03-2343 minCheeky Run ClubThe art of respecting the niggleHappy Monday cheeky chums!Todays ep is CRITICAL LISTENING because we discuss one of the tricksiest and most finicky part of running: the art of respecting the niggle. Note we say ART not science because we're not medical professionals and you obviously should seek medical advice where appropriate, however we also know that we don't all have the means to go tearing off to the physio everytime we get sore on a run. We chat about some good rules of thumb to help you identify what your niggle is/how serious it is, and then go through...2025-03-1649 minCheeky Run ClubA deep dive into the track experienceHello Cheeky friends!Today we’re taking you through track nights – what they are, if they’re accessible to amateur runners, and if so, how you can get involved. Phoebe also reflects on how her own track night went last week, racing in the 5km event. You should also definitely stick around to the end of the episode, where we reminisce about our International Women’s Day run last weekend in collaboration with Nike, sponsored by Ultra Violette.A Cheeky gift:Use our Ultra Violette discount code ‘CHEEKY15’ on their websiteFollow u...2025-03-0945 minCheeky Run ClubSoo should we all be taking creatine?Hello cheeky friends!In today’s episode, we do some mythbusting around creatine: overhyped gym bro fad or genuinely helpful performance booster for runners? We also check in on our 2025 goals now that we’re in March!AND if you haven’t heard, we’re hosting another Cheeky run this Saturday in Sydney to celebrate International Women’s Day 🩷 we're proud to say that it will be sponsored by Ultra Violette (use the code cheeky15 for 15% off the UV range) and Nike.LINKS: Sign up for our Sydney Cheeky event here!AIS suppl...2025-03-0242 minCheeky Run ClubThe comparison trapHappy Monday friends! This week, we answered a listener question: How do I stop comparing my running to others? We unpack why we compare ourselves to each other, why it’s so common in the running community, our own experiences, and how to overcome it! At the end of the episode, we also have some new running recommendations for you—a fun idea for your next getaway and a recipe we are loving! LINKS:Use our Ultra Violette discount code ‘CHEEKY15’ at checkout on their website Our Sydney IWD r...2025-02-2348 minCheeky Run ClubWhy you should probably get your iron checkedHappy Monday Cheeky friends!This week, we spoke with the wonderful endocrinologist Dr. Izzy Smith about (drum roll please)...IRON! We discussed the importance of iron in daily life and running, how to know if you’re low in iron, and what you can do to help your levels. At the end of the episode, one of us reveals we were prompted to get a blood test after speaking with Dr. Smith aaand let's just say we're glad we did.We also have a very special announcement for our listeners who live near Syd...2025-02-1659 minCheeky Run Club12 lessons from 12 months of CheekyHelloooo friends!We officially celebrated our first birthday on the weekend and it was SUCH a special morning. If you missed out, don’t worry!! In today's episode, we debrief the event after recapping the lessons we’ve learnt over the last year of building Cheeky Run Club's wonderful community.We also attempt to answer two listener questions, so be sure to stay until the end!LINKS:Join us at Nike's After Dark run hereFollow us wherever you get your podcasts + Instagram, TikTok, Substack, Phoebe's Strava + Anna's Strava, and join our S...2025-02-0940 minCheeky Run ClubAre you addicted to running?Hiya legends 2025-02-0240 minCheeky Run ClubDesign your life: creating routinesHi chums! In this ep we discuss how we can set up routines and processes to help us achieve our goals for 2025. We also have some banked-up running recommendations (and anti-recs) for you guys, so stick around until the end of the episode.We also enthusiastically invite you to celebrate Cheeky Run Club's first birthday with us!! We’re celebrating this milestone with a 5km run into coffee/chats/breakfast/cake - it'll be in Melbourne on Saturday the 8th of February. All running abilities welcome; we can’t wait to see you there...2025-01-2645 minCheeky Run Club2024 Reflections & 2025 GoalsWe’re baaaaack - we hope you had a lovely holiday cheeky friends!To kick off the new year and season five of Cheeky, we revisit the goals we made at the start of 2024 and reflect on how well we stuck to them. Then, we share our goals and our (potentially controversial??) ins and outs for 2025.Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode… we have an exciting event coming up that you're about to hear allll about.Follow us wherever you get your podcasts + Instagram, TikTok, Substack, Phoebe's Strava + Anna...2025-01-1950 min