Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast

This week we are joined by Andrew Dinata who is more commonly known as the enigma. He is a swimmer a biker and a runner but put them together and he becomes a glorious mid pack tri athlete. on the episode we speak about 

• Andrews intro to running and training weeks 
• The large stack of pro Triathletes at Ironman Texas
• KB needing a go fund me 
• Paris Marathon and its ridiculous hydration methods 
• Quick sticks from the Aussies on the track 
• Muddy wheels at the BPN Go One More ultra 
• race recaps and shoutouts 

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This week, we're joined by Joe Petersen. He's the father of Social Run Club founder Mark Petersen, who also joins us in a supporting role. Together, we chat with Joe about:

• The story behind his participation in the Everest Marathon and the challenges of high-altitude ultramarathons
• Mark’s extensive ultra-distance achievements across Mongolia, Antarctica, and China
• The camaraderie and community found within the ultra-running sphere
• How running in extreme environments like the Gobi Desert and the Pyrenees shapes endurance strategies
• His insights into survival stories from snowstorms and heatwaves
• Reflections on the iconic Comrades Marathon and other major races
• The mindset of age-defying runners - he's still running 80+ km weekly at 73

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Well ladies and gents its a boys club this week. Shannon is on a well deserved holiday so Brodie roped in (unwillingly) Hayden to sooth your Friday easy run. on this episode we chat about:

.Training weeks and a large amount of swim chat (sorry Shannon)

.Hayden living his best dad life and Felix refusing to acknowledge him

.Niche marathon records and how many Brodie could beat 

.Running conspiracies 

.Bechamel sauce testing 

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This week's guest has spent the better part of this year being bullied by his other friends who we've had on the podcast, and now it's time for his redemption. Cooper Brealey, (aka COOOOOPS) joins us and together we chat about:

• Being a DUBBEL og member, back when it was DBL
• His beef with Adam Dolby 
• Mental fortitude - some have it and others just don't
• Dealing with disappointment on race day
• Finding community and teammates after leaving football
• Which one of his friends he likes more - Rilz or Scotty P

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Brodie and Shannon are back and this week we chat about:

• Brodie doing a triathlon
• Shannon having the luteal week from hell
• Cyclone Narelle screwing with our weekend run plans
• Tips for running in the wet weather
• The French Navy officer who gave away an aircraft carrier location by posting a run to Strava
• Ky Robinson setting the new 10,000m Australian record
• Brodie taking over the editing with Shannon is on holidays

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In this episode, we're joined by Dr Holly Kirk. Together, we chat about:

• Using Zombie Run to get into the swing of things
• Learning you don't have to be a pro to run on trails
• The therapeutic power of running
• Overcoming mental health barriers to exercise
• Standing up to your inner critic
• Her insane 2025 race calendar

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Sorry for going MIA last week. We're back in your ear holes and we have A LOT to catch up on. This week, Brodie and Shannon chat about:

• Shannon is fast as fuck
• Brodie got a 2.5 for his week
• Mary McCarthy and stress fracture gate
• Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere
• Safety concerns at the start of winter
• The latest way Garmin has been bullying us

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This week, we're joined by Curtis McEntee. He's a Wolves Run Club member and we chat all things Herdy's Backyard Ultra.

• How he got involved with Wolves right at the beginning
• The groups focus on community and connection
• Treating a run club as a sports club
• Why they choose to raise funds for Lifeline
• The plan to run 3000 miles for 3000 lives
• Why Herdy's is such an EPIC event

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It's that time of the week. Join Shannon and Brodie as we yap all things running for 40 minutes:

• Brodie learning what a tempo actually is
• Shannon completing a Grand Slam
• Paces that are pointless to run it
• An FYI to never comment on what people eat
• The LA Marathon - finisher medals and finish line debacle
• A shoutout to those doing Herdy's over the weekend

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This week, we're joined by Cam D'Silva, a former Ninja Warrior turned ultra runner. Together, we chat about:

• Having brain surgery at 12
• Becoming a Ninja Warrior at 18
• How OCR led him to ultras
• Running with a fractured leg
• Why he always goes out the gate too fast
• Raising funds for Dementia Australia (stay tuned)

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