Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal

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Heading down under for the 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon? Whether you’re chasing an Abbott World Marathon Majors qualification, running your first 42.2K in Australia, or cheering on a runner, executing a seamless racecation requires getting the details right long before you line up!

In this episode, we break down our ultimate event blueprint alongside insights from 9 expert contributors—including Race Director Wayne Lardin, Head Coach Ben Lucas, Lead Convoy Controller Michael Young, Olympian Luis Orta, and localSydney tourism experts.

We cover major 2026 schedule changes, mandatory gear bagdrop rules at the new Olympic Park Expo, early course quad-savers, biosecurity travel hacks, and Jude O'Shea’s comprehensive Sydney carbo-loading &celebration dining guide!

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00:00- Intro: Sydney Marathon 2026 Overview

2:09– What is Different

2:59– Race Director Wayne Larden Welcomes the Runners

12:19– Sydney Travel Playbook (Visas, What to Declare, etc)

17:04– Reminders (Converter Plugs, E-Sims, Bank Stuff, Packing Lists)

19:51– How to Deal With Jet Lag

21:54– Where to Stay

22:56– Expo

24:31– Tips from FB Admin Ben Rocke of “TCS Sydney Marathon Support Group 2026”

33:55– Tips from TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Benjamin Lucas

41:42– Course Preview and Walk Through with TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach BenjaminLucas

48:18– Chat with Official Pacer Damon Lynch

59:06– Behind the Scenes with Michael Young, TCS Sydney Marathon Lead ConvoyController

1:03:09– Weather Speculations

1:06:44– Chat with ASICS Australia Nathan Pope on Mission, Gear, and Activations

1:14:38– Chat with TCS Sydney Marathon Operations Director Simon Bryan on MotionFestival

1:22:47– Tourism Chat with Tourism Expert Jude O’Shea on Must-Sees, Should-Sees, andExtras

1:41:34– Foodie Information

1:49:44– Taper Chat with Olympian and iFIT Trainer Luis Orta

Top-TierCarbo-Loading (Book 30–45 Days Out):

·      Ragazzi Wine &Pasta (CBD)

·      Grappa at The Rocks(The Rocks)

·      Neptune's Grotto(CBD)

·      Grana(Circular Quay)

·      Flaminia(CBD) & Paloo(Freshwater)

·      Pellegrino 2000(Surry Hills)

·      Totti’s(CBD / Bondi / Rozelle)

CasualItalian & Pizza:

·      Zia Pina Pizzeria(The Rocks)

·      Il Baretto(Paddington)

·      Arthur's Pizza(Surry Hills)

·      Bill & Toni’s(Darlinghurst)

High-EndPost-Race Celebrations & Harbour Views:

·      Cafe Sydney(Customs House)

·      Canvas at MCA(The Rocks Rooftop)

·      Opera Bar& Bennelong(Sydney Opera House)

·      Icebergs Dining Room(Bondi Beach)

·      Midden by Mark Olive(Opera House)

·      Aster Bar(InterContinental 32nd Floor)

·      Crown Sydney Barangaroofeaturing Epicurean($110 AUD seafood buffet), Nobu,a'Mare,and Woodcut

Post-MarathonPubs & Breweries:

·      The Squire's Landing(James Squire) (Overseas PassengerTerminal)

·      Fortune of War(Sydney’s Oldest Pub)

·      The Glenmore Hotel(Rooftop Harbour Views)

·      The Orient Hotel(Historic Pub with Live Music)

·      The Doss House(Irish Pub with Live Sunday Tunes)

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