#13 - From 5km Lockdown Bubble to Chicago Marathon with Jordan Trevena

Five years ago, Jordan Trevena laced up a pair of runners just to escape the four walls of his house during Melbourne’s 5km lockdown radius. In 2026, he put together one of the most complete racing resumes in Australian distance running: dropping a 15:55 5k at Lakeside, a 33:31 10k at Carman's, a 1:14:52 Half in Ballarat, a massive 2:37:02 PB at the Gold Coast Marathon, and backing it up with a 2:40:23 at the Chicago Marathon. In Diary Entry No. 13, Cosi and Foz sit down with Jordan Trevena—running coach at Evolve Run Club and Strength & Conditioning coach at Pulse 8. We dive deep into Jordan’s journey as a trans non-binary athlete carving out space in competitive distance running, break down the training methodology behind translating raw track speed into marathon durability, and bust the biggest gym myths that keep runners from lifting heavy. Plus, the boys run through their weekly training logs, and Cosi puts Jordan in the hot seat for a brand-new round of 5 in 5. What we cover in this episode: • Cosi & Foz Training Logs: Post-Melbourne Half recovery and Foz’s progression in his return-to-run block. • The Lockdown Origin: How Melbourne’s 2020 5km radius and 1-hour outdoor exercise limit accidentally built a 2:37 marathon engine. • Racing Authentically: Jordan’s experience navigating competitive athletics as a trans athlete, fostering community, and creating inclusive spaces. • The 2026 Speed Continuum: How early track races, a 15:55 5k at Lakeside, and a 33:31 10k at Carman's fed into a 1:14:52 Half in Ballarat. • The 2:37:02 Gold Coast Breakthrough: Pacing execution, nutrition strategy, and what it felt like when the marathon finally clicked. • Chicago Marathon Debrief: Tackling a World Marathon Major, international travel logistics, and grinding out a 2:40:23 on tired legs. • S&C Blueprint with Pulse 8: Why lifting heavy is non-negotiable for distance runners and the essential compound movements you can't skip. • Coaching at Evolve Run Club: Applying high-performance training principles to everyday runners chasing their own goals. • 5 in 5 with Cosi: Five rapid-fire questions covering race-day pain, gym non-negotiables, and super-shoe choices. CONNECT WITH JORDAN: • Instagram: @jordantrevena • Evolve Run Club: @evolverunclub • Pulse 8: @pulse8performance CONNECT WITH US: • Instagram: @therundiariespod • Stream on Spotify & Apple Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow and leave us a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—it helps the show reach more runners across the community!