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A powerful conversation with ultra‑runner and epilepsy advocate Rafa Garcia, whose journey goes far beyond the kilometres he covers.
Rafa shares how becoming a father to a daughter with epilepsy reshaped his life, inspired the creation of One in 25, and fuelled his mission to raise awareness through endurance challenges.
From backyard ultras to 31 half marathons in 31 days and most recently, his 329km run from the Sydney Opera House to Parliament House Rafa opens up about the mental battles, the responsibility he carried, the lack of media support, and the deeper purpose behind every step. A raw, inspiring reminder of what’s possible when community, courage and cause come together. -
When life hit breaking point, Jason Rantall made one choice that changed everything: he quit smoking on January 31st and started running on February 1st. What began as pain, escape, and survival slowly became connection, clarity, and purpose.
In this episode, Jason opens up about rebuilding his life through movement, learning to stop runningaway from himself, and becoming a powerful advocate for mental health in his community. We dive into Better Mental, the run groups, the conversations that save lives, and the incredible challenges he’s taken on including the 801km run for suicide awareness and his massive efforts in the Backyard Ultra world.
It’s raw, honest, and full of hope. A reminder that support isn’t weakness, movement shifts the mind, and you don’t have to do any of it alone. -
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Scott’s marathon journey is one of the wildest progressions you’ll ever hear from running his first-ever race the day before the 2021 NYC Marathon to becoming a 2:47 marathoner just a few years later.
In this episode, Scott breaks down how he went from a 6:27 debut to sub‑3, to 2:47, and why the Dopey Challenge, Berlin, Chicago, and Philly each shaped him into the runner he is today.
We talk training, confidence, setbacks, breakthroughs, and the moment he realised he truly belonged in the sport. His advice for new runners is gold, simple, honest, and grounded in experience.
A must‑listen for anyone chasing improvement, rediscovering their love for running, or needing proof that consistency changes everything.
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Shona didn’t start running until nearly 60. What began as a simple walk to improve her health turned into 5Ks, half marathons, and a deep love for the running community.
In this episode, Shona shares how ADHD shaped her journey, the emotional story behind her first half marathon on Kangaroo Island, overcoming injuries including two broken ankles, and the mindset shifts that helped her push through tough moments like Brisbane Half. She also talks about running with her husband, finding joy in travel runs, and her upcoming goals from Gold Coast to Melbourne.
Shona’s story proves it’s never too late to start and that running is as much about joy and community as it is about the kilometres. -
Before he turns 30, Theo set himself a challenge most runners only dream about: six marathons across six continents. But this journey didn’t start with a finish line it started with a collapsed lung, weeks in bed, and a promise to himself that once he could breathe freely again, he’d live fully again.
In this episode, Theo takes us through every step of that promise. From Valencia, where he learned what “the wall” really feels like… To New York, the 42‑kilometre street party… To Sao Paulo, his childhood dream destination… To Osaka, where the jet lag hit as hard as the marathon… To Cape Town, where a cancelled race became the catalyst for his first sub‑3… And finally, to Melbourne, where he’ll complete his six‑continent mission inside the iconic MCG.
It’s a story of resilience, travel, community, heartbreak, joy and what happens when running becomes the vehicle for rebuilding your life. -
Meriem’s story is one of courage, community, and rediscovering strength through running. Growing up between Casablanca and Australia, she navigated cultural identity, bullying, and an eating disorder before a 7km fun run changed her path.
Running became a lifeline from her first marathon at 15 raising funds for Syria, to balancing elite training with med school, motherhood, and managing Type 1 diabetes. It remains her anchor through life’s challenges.
This episode explores resilience, belonging, and the power of starting small and trusting the process. Her journey reminds us why we lace up and who we become along the way.
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Mark joins the show to share how running completely transformed his life not through race day, but through the training that reshaped his mindset, his habits, his relationships, and his purpose.
We dive into mental clarity, early‑morning miles, running without music, becoming a coach, pacing others to PBs, and why running makes us better in every part of life.
A powerful conversation about growth, discipline, and finding joy in the process. -
This week we are joined by Leigh Witney, the creator of Sweatmasters Health & Fitness a place that’s become a second home for so many of us in the Bayside running and training community. We dive into the 16‑year story behind Sweatmasters, how cross‑training shapes stronger runners, and why community is the secret ingredient that keeps people showing up. Leigh also opens up about his own journey: Ironmans, trail ultras, Hyrox, injuries, nutrition breakthroughs, and what it really takes to stay motivated over the long haul. Whether you’re new to running, building consistency, or chasing your next big challenge, Leigh’s perspective is packed with practical wisdom and grounded, real‑world experience.
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On this week’s episode we sit down with Geoffrey a runner whose story is one of the most powerful comebacks you’ll ever hear.
Growing up with a knee injury that stopped him from playing sports, Geoffrey found belonging through boxing and later became a top‑level paintball athlete, even captaining the French national team. But in 2019, everything collapsed bankruptcy, divorce, losing access to his children, and then a cancer diagnosis that pushed him into four years of darkness.
What happened next is nothing short of extraordinary.
In 2024, Geoffrey decided to rebuild his life from the ground up. He joined a local running club, struggled through his first 8 km, and then in a moment of pure instinct signed up for the Iceland Volcano Marathon. With only months to train, he transformed his body, his mind, and his entire lifestyle.
This episode dives into his journey from rock bottom to running his first marathon around a volcano, the community that lifted him up, and the pride of showing his children the power of never giving up.
If you love running stories, comeback stories, or simply stories that remind you what humans are capable of, this one will stay with you.
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Donvé’s running story didn’t begin with a race bib — it began in lockdown, chasing curiosity, stacking distance, and accidentally running her first marathon before she ever entered one.
In this week’s episode, she takes us through her rapid rise:
• How a spontaneous 42.2 km run during COVID changed everything
• Her first official marathon at Melbourne 2022 and smashing a “cool‑looking” time goal
• Back‑to‑back wins at Run for the Kids
• The build, the nerves, the gut issues, and the grit behind her 2:41 PB at Ballarat
• Why she loves the half marathon, how she handles pressure, and what’s next on her racing calendar
It’s a conversation about joy, progression, community, and the mindset that turns potential into performance.
A beautifully honest look at a runner who’s inspiring more people than she realises. -
Lisa’s running story is one built on patience, resilience, and a deep love for the marathon. In this episode, she takes us from her first hometown race in Grand Rapids back in 2012 all the way to completing her Six Star journey in Tokyo 13 years in the making.
We talk about the highs, the setbacks, the years she stepped away while raising her kids, and the moment she realised she wanted to chase all six majors. She opens up about training through brutal Michigan winters, running Tokyo after months on the treadmill, and the surreal feeling of crossing that finish line with her family there to witness it.
Then we dive into one of the wildest challenges in US running: Boston to Big Sur two iconic marathons, six days apart, coast to coast. Lisa breaks down the recovery, the travel, the mental battle, and the beauty of Big Sur’s legendary course.
It’s a conversation about longevity, rediscovering yourself, and the magic of the running community. -
After college athletics ended, Faith felt the identity loss so many runners know “there’s a moment where you almost lose your identity after collegiate sports” . But one marathon changed everything.
In this episode, we explore a journey built on joy, grit, and connection from sprinting the 400m in college to discovering the mental strength needed for 26.2. From running her first marathon hand‑in‑hand with her dad to qualifying for Boston by just five seconds. From getting lost on the Iceland volcano course to finding confidence again on the streets of Boston.
Faith shares how running became her way to inspire others “if I’m able to inspire one person, I’m happy with that” and why chasing a marathon in every state (and a sub‑3:20) is the next big dream.
If you love stories about resilience, family, and the magic of the running community, this one will stay with you long after the run is over.
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Simone Carniglia joins the show from Italy with a remarkable story of resilience and precision. In just seven years, he’s gone from recovering after surgery and weighing nearly 130kg to becoming the world record holder for the fastest person with Type 1 Diabetes to complete all six and all seven World Major Marathons.We talk about how a spontaneous 10K in Milan changed his life, how he’s now run 20 marathons around the world, and what it truly takes to race at a high level while managing a condition that demands constant attention. Simone opens up about the mental load, the nightly alarms, the risks, and the discipline behind every run — and how he helped open the door for athletes with T1D to be recognised by Guinness World Records.A powerful conversation about overcoming obstacles, redefining limits, and inspiring others to do the same.
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This episode shares Cam’s remarkable journey from Ninja Warrior to ultra running, and the rapid progression that took him from his first half marathon to 100 miles in just months. Cam opens up about the injuries that followed, the lessons they forced him to learn, and the challenges that helped rebuild his confidence including running 50km a day for 10 days and completing a half‑Ironman every day for a weekfor Nedds Uncomfortable challenge back to back years.
He also talks about his most meaningful challenge yet: running 446km from Geraldton to Perth to raise awareness and funds for Dementia Australia, inspired by his grandparents. A raw, honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, purpose and pushing the limits for something bigger than yourself. -
In this week’s episode we sit down with Will an inspiring runner whose journey began in the wake of personal loss and has grown into something extraordinary. From raising over $25,000 for MND through his first ultra, to qualifying for Boston with a blistering 2:47 at Canberra, Will’s story is one of resilience, family, and sheer determination. Now, he’s chasing history as the youngest Australian to run all seven World Marathon Majors in a single year. We talk about his beginnings, the emotional drive behind his challenges, and his first major of the year where we met at Tokyo Marathon.
This is more than a running story it’s about purpose, grit, and the power of chasing something bigger than yourself.
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This week we sit down with Andy Blow, founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration, to talk about the journey that started with his own struggles racing in the heat and eventually led to one of the most athlete‑focused nutrition brands in endurance sport. Andy shares how a simple sweat test changed everything, why fuelling doesn’t need to be complicated, and how Precision built its philosophy around helping athletes perform better, not selling them more. A genuine, insightful chat about experience, science, and the small details that make a big difference on race day.
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In this episode, we chat with Shori Hijikata, a former Harvard swimmer who discovered a whole new world in running from late‑night hotel treadmill sessions to chasing World Major marathons across the globe. Shori shares how she transitioned from the structure of collegiate swimming to the freedom of running, how community transformed the sport for her, and what she learned from her first marathon in Sydney all the way to running Tokyo in her birthplace. We dive into her fuelling breakthroughs, her love for the global running community, and her excitement for returning to the New York City Marathon with more experience and bigger goals including the dream of earning a Boston Qualifier. It’s an inspiring conversation about growth, grit, and finding joy in every stage of the journey.
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This week, we’re joined by Cooper from Aletheia Run, the groundbreaking wearable that measures motion directly from your center of mass giving runners a clearer picture of their form than ever before.
Cooper breaks down why most runners never see the real breakdowns happening in their stride, how center‑of‑mass data changes the game, and what you can actually do with that insight. We dive into smarter training, better movement patterns, injury prevention, and the small daily habits that make a huge difference over time.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening beneath the surface of your run or how to train with more intention, efficiency, and longevity this conversation will shift the way you think about your body and your stride.
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This week, we sit down to unpack our Tokyo Marathon experience a race that meant more to us than we ever expected. For Clara, it was the dream she’d carried for years. For both of us, it became the day everything clicked. We talk about the electric energy of Tokyo, the kindness of the Japanese people, the moments that pushed us, the moments that lifted us, and how we both crossed the line with PBs we’ll never forget. It’s a story about dreams realised, goals smashed, and a city that gave us everything.
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This week, Gerardo takes us inside the emotion of his first Sydney Marathon from the stranger whose words kept him moving, to the moment he saw his wife and daughters cheering with signs and cowbells, all the way to that iconic finish by the Opera House.
We also step into the early‑morning rhythm of Redfern Run Club, where simple routines, shared miles, and post‑run coffees have built a community that shows up for each other. - Laat meer zien
