Episode 44 is another podcast about the Hoka One One IsoRun festival that consisted of a 5k, 10k 21k and 64 k all run at different times over the two days. Athletes could choose which or all of their races they participated in. Doing all meant you were part of the 100k slam.

Participants ran in every state and territory of Australia, as well as almost 20 countries around the world including Denmark, Portugal, Zimbabwe, Brazil, the USA and Thailand. There were at least 1,037 finisher results.

Dion live in Melbourne and is a very speedy and accomplished runner. His first marathon that he ran in 2012 he did in a tidy 3:17.

His current PBs are:  14:54 5km, 30.49 10km, 2:21.07 marathon.

Dion is a 2-time Australian representative for 100km world champs 2016/2018.

Previous Australian record holder in 6hrs track race.

Dion has run over 60 official marathons, with 7 sub 2:30 in 2019

He has also run and won dozens of ultras

Dion works as a remedial massage therapist at Bayside Sports Medicine Group - https://www.baysidesportsmedicinegroup.com.au

Dion’s sponsors are Hoka One One, Hammer Nutrition, Jaybird

I hope you enjoy our conversation!

I believe this kind of virtual run really brings the running community together. This is so important at this time when we all can feel so isolated. It was a relief to hear that restrictions are now starting to ease. The thought of being able to run in a group of 10 is so exciting!

Its funny how things being taken away from you really make you appreciate everything we took for granted. I was talking with a friend the other day. We always talk about going away for a hiking weekend, we have just never actually gotten around to it! We decided that we are no longer going to be ‘gunnas’, we’re actually going to do the things we plan! Have you been a ‘gunna’ with the races you want to do? With getting a coach to help you reach your potential? Positive change is possible! Contact me via email [email protected] or DM me on socials.

Have a great weekend of running in your small groups!