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Breaking the Barrier

Health & Wellness Podcasts

Breaking the Barrier follows the fitness and running journeys of Andrew & Zac... through Marathons, Ultramarathons, OCRs, and everything in between. The aim with the podcast is to inspire people to go above and beyond what they ever thought possible by sharing our experiences as well as interviewing people who have done just that and getting their perspectives. Self-improvement and reflection are also a big part of the show. Lastly, we delve into the world of running and fitness with regular news and trivia. We hope to see you there, going above and beyond what you ever thought possible!

Location:

Australia

Description:

Breaking the Barrier follows the fitness and running journeys of Andrew & Zac... through Marathons, Ultramarathons, OCRs, and everything in between. The aim with the podcast is to inspire people to go above and beyond what they ever thought possible by sharing our experiences as well as interviewing people who have done just that and getting their perspectives. Self-improvement and reflection are also a big part of the show. Lastly, we delve into the world of running and fitness with regular news and trivia. We hope to see you there, going above and beyond what you ever thought possible!

Language:

English

Contact:

+61478832485


Episodes
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Episode 163: Distance Vs Priority

8/22/2023
In this episode, the guys talk about the priority of long runs, sparked by a question on Facebook-- the place all reason goes to die. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation

Duration:00:47:37

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Episode 162: Marathon Training In 12 Weeks?

7/23/2023
In this episode, the guys discuss a bit about marathon training and whether it's actually posssible to get to the starting line ready to rock or ready to in 12 weeks! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation

Duration:00:39:40

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Episode 161: Races, Paces, And Rants... Oh My!

7/5/2023
In this episode, the boys touch a little on pacing, systems that work when you train, and the dreaded fact that the Melbourne Marathon has sold out 16 weeks ahead of the actual event! What?! What do they have to say to all those who missed out? Nothing to most of them... But to those who complain about not getting a spot, watch out! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation

Duration:00:52:34

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Episode 160: The Flash MAJOR SPOILERS

6/21/2023
In this episode, we talk about the new Flash movie. I mean how could we not right? A movie that has a lead character who runs and you think we won't talk about it? Major spoiler warning... You've been warned! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation

Duration:01:02:08

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Epsiode 159: Trains, Gains, And Automobiles

6/16/2023
In this episode, we talk a little bit about certain running articles that have hit the headlines. Distance VS Pace... Cheating VS.... Well... Not cheating... Lots of interesting banter as always as we explore some articles and head down some rabbit holes! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation

Duration:00:34:08

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Episode 158: Oxfam!!!

6/7/2023
Episode 158? More like Episode 150LATE, amirite? I mean oxDAM this one came out late. Finally, Zac's recap of the Oxfam Trail Walk is here! In true Andrew fashion, I spoke in the beginning of this episode how we had episodes actually banked... And I still came late to the party. Almost 5 years I've been doing this, folks.... One day I will get it right! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation

Duration:00:40:24

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Episode 157: The Boys Are Back In Town!

5/31/2023
After a bit of a break, the boys are back. They talk training, stay power, and pollution... Because that's what you want in a podcast about running, right? Let's do this! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation

Duration:00:40:06

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Episode 156: Brimbank? More like Grimbank... Amirite?

4/6/2023
In this episode, the guys talk about their first collaboration race. Listen in as they talk strategy, ups, downs, and all the thrills to go with it... Here is your Brimbank 50K race recap! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation

Duration:00:41:31

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Episode 155: The LumberZac- Warburton 50K Recap

3/30/2023
In this episode, Zac recaps the 1st of 3 big race weekends as he kicks this racing year off with a BANG! You'll laugh, you'll cry... Maybe? Yea I did it again... I haven't yet listened... So one of these days Zac is definitely going to put some kind of weird hidden message in here... Well, only hidden if you don't listen... But I digress... Enjoy this episode! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation

Duration:00:26:51

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Episode 154: Mike Gincel- Fighting For Every mile

3/20/2023
In this episode, Andrew talks to Mike Gincel, his client and friend who has gone through his very first half marathon. There were trials, tribulations, and everything in between. Listen in as they discuss this amazing journey. Find Mike on Instagram @mike2thefullest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformatio

Duration:01:25:12

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Episode 153: Andrew's Spartan Weekend

3/2/2023
In this episode, Andrew breaks down his Spartan weekend. How many falls did he take? How many concussions did he have? How many ankles did he roll? How many obstacles did he fail? How many times does he drop the F bomb? Find out here. Zac’s Oxfam Link To Donate https://trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/zac-domagalski YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformatio

Duration:01:05:27

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Episode 152: Zac Can And UCAN: A Fuelling Journey

2/15/2023
In this episode, the guys talk general updates on their training and how things are going. But the main event? Zac has tried Generation UCAN on one of his long efforts. Definitely worth a listen if you are looking to get an idea on race fuelling and sports nutrition! Let's be honest... This episode is an advertisement for UCAN... Or at least, it might be... Maybe it's a roast of UCAN... You will just have to listen and find out... Have you read this far? Hands up if you have... If you've read this far, LEAVE A REVIEW. The end. zac’s oxfam https://trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/zac-domagalski YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformatio

Duration:00:39:39

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Mini: Answering A Fuelling Question

2/9/2023
In this mini episode, Andrew answers a question asked by one of the Generation UCAN Athletes about potential fuelling for a marathon! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformatio

Duration:00:14:39

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Episode 151: Sole Motive Sunset Series- The Melbourne Zoo

2/2/2023
In this episode, the boys recap Andrew's first race of the year-- The Sunset Series, Melbourne Zoo Edition. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformatio

Duration:00:49:48

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Episode 150: Zac’s Gear

1/27/2023
In this episode, Zac talks about the gear that he uses when he goes out for a run. I’ll be perfectly honest… I haven’t yet listened to this episode. So I’m hoping that’s what he’s talking about. If it’s not, enjoy the ride. We’ll all find out what he has to say once we listen! Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformatio

Duration:00:41:11

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Episode 149: Simon Clark

1/19/2023
In this episode, we talk with Simon Clark as he recaps his Cadbury Marathon in Tasmania... Yes, it exists! Mind blown! Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformatio

Duration:00:51:46

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Episode 148: Resolutions Won't Help

1/3/2023
Resolutions fail. It's an unfortunate truth. Listen and find out how to avoid that! Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformatio

Duration:00:21:35

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Episode 147: Andrew's Gear

11/22/2022
In this episode, Andrew talks a little about the gear he uses and how it affects his training. Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation #wellness

Duration:00:41:08

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Episode 146: Joe De Sena

11/16/2022
In this episode, Andrew talks with CEO and Founder of the Spartan Race, Joe De Sena. Discussing how the Spartan came about and just how Joe feels about some of the latest decisions, listen in and discover what happens a little bit behind the scenes in terms of the newest changes to Spartan! Joe: https://joedesena.com/ Instagram: @realjoedesena Spartan: https://www.spartan.com/ Spartan AU: https://au.spartan.com/en/race/find-race Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation #wellness

Duration:00:27:33

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Mini: Joe De Sena Preview

11/8/2022
In this mini, Andrew talks about some of the talking points he will have with Joe De Sena, Creator of the Spartan Races when he talks to him NEXT week... Not this week. Apologies for that! Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsor: Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order. #marathon #running #race #fitness #health #racerecap #run #transformation #wellness

Duration:00:09:45