Saye Morris is one of the most exciting athletes breaking through the ranks in the VAL.

He had a ripper 2022/23 season, where alongside a few major wins, he qualified or the Stawell Gift Final, but unfortunately was unable to race due to injury.

Saye chats with us about the importance of sleep, effective recovery, and provides us with insight into the training culture of the RAD Squad.
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Daniel Gunn is the Director of the Ballarat Office at AS James.

As a geotechnical engineering company, AS James have been responsible for some of Victoria's biggest sporting builds, including the recently completed Matilda's training facility, as well as the Ringwood Gift track.

Having recently won a tender for the Mars Stadium upgrade, Daniel talks us through the work of AS James, and their contribution

to building the facilities for our next generation of star athletes.

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In today's episode, we learn a bit of a different perspective on the VAL.

Alex Jones is fresh off a successful 2022/23 season, where his efforts were recognised as he was awarded the Middle Distance Athlete of the Year, at the VRTA awards night.

Alex provides us with some insight into his diet and training program, and explains how his approach is different to those of the sprinters we have spoken with previously.

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From being told she would never run again, totoday, at the age of 39 she is at the top of her game, winning the 400m at Stawell, and currently over in Europe competing alongside fellow VAL athletes.

If you are ever asked the definition of determination, Ramona’s story is the answer.

Ramona Casey's inspiring story begins with her training alongside adults aged 7, and fast forwarding to today, she is training the next generation of VAL stars, whilst still competing week in, week out.

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Today we chat with one of the stars of the VAL circuit. A former Stawell Gift winner, who came so close to winning a second last season.

Grace has had it tough in previous seasons, but in 2022/23 she made strides again, and is set up for a huge 2023/24 season.

Being coached day her dad, she’s in a very unique position, and will be sharing her story with us today

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He's the man that everyone hears, but few rarely see.

The voice of the VAL, Ollie Wurm has seen it all.

From his running days, to now being one of the official VAL race callers, Ollie has the insider knowledge about our superstar athletes in the Victorian Athletic League.

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After coming back from numerous injuries, surgeries and prolonged recovery periods, this athlete is back at the top of her game.

Keely Henderson has been a familiar face on the VAL circuit for a number of years. But the past 2022/23 season, could well have been her best yet.

Keely provides insight into the lows of her running career, coming back from injury and the mindset required to achieve greatness.

Keely is more than just a runner however. She is an Osteopath, with a keen interest in helping fellow athletes have their injury troubles diagnosed, and is one of the trio over at the Walk To Your Blocks podcast.

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With an Ethiopian background, this teenage superstar is defying stereotypes and killing it in the VAL as a sprinter.

Fresh off an amazing 2022/23 season, we chat with Endale Mekonnen, VRTA Athlete of The Year, and VRTA Male Performance of The Year winner.

Endale provides insight into his love for the VAL, and his targets ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026.

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