Road to Paradise Episode 04 | 2025 Gold Coast Marathon Training Series

So did Karlos' aura farming work? In our final episode of the Road to Paradise Training Series, we check in with the team 10 days after the Gold Coast Marathon to debrief the aura, the good, the bad and the outright cruel.

We break down Karlos’ PB of 2:27, Lauren’s 2:50, Rosie’s 3:17 and Simon’s 3:01, their race weekend experiences, key takeaways, their upcoming plans for the rest of 2025 and find out who had the worst accommodation in the Gold Coast.

In the finale, we:

• learn about the importance of reading hotel reviews prior to booking accommodation


• find out if Simon really appreciated the reggae singer in Broadbeach


• find out what a good night's sleep the night before a race does to Karlos


• find out if Lauren will ever drink an expresso martini.

Again, we would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to The Running Centre, BIX Nutrition and Reach PB Sports for their support these last couple of months. 

The Running Centre: Whether it’s the latest shoes, nutrition, gear or their personalised biofit process to help you pick the right shoe for you, the experts at TRC are the ones to trust to help you achieve your running goals.  The Running Centre. Let’s move together. Use 'WARP15' for 15% off the TRC online store (excludes electronics and nutrition).  https://therunningcentre.com.au/ 

Bix Nutrition: A local WA company developed by athletes, for athletes, BIX Nutrition products deliver the perfect balance of carbohydrates, electrolytes and micronutrients with a light, clean, natural taste ideal for endurance training, racing and recovery. BIX Nutrition & Hydration. Keep showing up. Use 'WARP' to get 20% off Bix Nutrition & Hydration Products. https://bixvitamins.com/ 

Reach PB Sports: Cofounded by Vlad Ixel from Bix, Reach protein products give you what it takes to push beyond your reach, over and over again. Setting new benchmarks, breaking them, over and over again. Redefining & reinventing your limits with the essential nutrition you need to reach higher. Use 'WARP' to get 20% off Reach products. https://reachsports.shop/ 

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