Philo Saunders is a well-known name in Australian elite running.  A 3:41 1500m runner, Philo holds the Australian record for the 40-45 age category over 1500m, with an amazing 3:45.

Philo is a Senior Sports Physiologist at the Australian Sports Commission and also is one of Australia’s best coaches.  Under his tutelage include stars like Jarryd Clifford, Michael Roeger, and Deon Kenzie.

We caught up with Philo for a quick chat and recapped the recent Para World Champs, dived into training, injuries, and heaps more…