Andrew Senyszyn is a name not many will know but like many has a great story to share. Andrew who grew up in Adelaide now finds himself calling New York City home. 

On this episode Andrew shares how New York became home, what its been like living in the states during the pandemic and also shares his running journey.

Many will know him from the 2020 version of the Bachelorette but many wont know who Pete really is. Raised in a country town called Streaky Bay, Moved to Adelaide for High School, a qualified teacher, owns a coffee business and like many of us a runner. 

On this episode I got to sit down with Pete and talk about all of the above. We chatted about how a teacher moved into becoming a business owner and the calculated risks he took in making his dream a reality. I had to ask a couple of questions about his time on the bachelorette and how it impacted his life. 

You can find Pete on instagram.

Kate Bevilaqua is a professional Triathlete who started in the sport after being invited by a family member to try it out. Kate is also a qualified Health and Physical Education teacher which gave her great flexibility when she first started in her rise through the triathlon world. 

We talk about what have been some of Kates biggest learning in her sport and how they carry over to life. Kate gives some advice for people starting in the sport and also those looking and going professional. 

We also talk about Kate jumping into Ultra running at the end of 2020 and also aiming to run a 100km road race in January 2021. 

Find Kate on Instagram and Facebook at Kate Bevilaqua.

Welcome back to the team for 2021. New format of monthly episodes.

We found Wayne after he went into hiding. He updated us on what he has been doing and how a Covid breakout might impact his first race of 2021. 

Darren is back on program and enjoying it. 

Jackie make the call to take on a 100km after completing some long runs. The aim is just to go out and give it a go. 

Sandy has thrown down her first goal of the year to break 25mins for a 5km.

We have some great guests already locked in for the year so we hope you can join us every month.

Carla Molinaro is the first guest of 2021. Carla started running after enjoying her first half marathon. She quickly turned her interest to adventure style running and ultra running. She took on a challenge of running from Cape Town to Durban and finishing it off with Comrades where she went on to win a gold medal. 

Her latest achievement though is probably her greatest. In 2020 she broke the Guinness world record for the time to run from Lands end to John O'Groats 1327km in a time of 12 days 30mins and 14 seconds.  

We also chat about what running has taught her and how she uses it in her daily life. 

For more about Carla check out her instagram and strava.

The team is back for the final time in 2020. What a year it’s been. We cover what everybody has been up to since we last caught up. Everybody recaps their 2020 highlights, lowlights, learnings and goals for 2021. We all hope you have enjoyed coming along with us in 2020 as much as we have and thank you all for your support over the year.

The new Australian 50km record holder joins Wayne and myself for a chat. ⁣

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In January like many Dion was planning on running Comrades 2020 in June but we know how that has all worked out. ⁣

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Dion is based in Melbourne which went through months of hard covid restrictions. ⁣

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In an amazing effort Dion smashed the Australian men’s 50km record by racing the distance on a track. ⁣

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To find out more about Dion check him out on Instagram and also strava. ⁣

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Todd Ingraham is a West Australian running legend so having him on as a guest was always an aim. We spoke about Todd start in the sport, his time in the Army, experiences at falls training with Australian best runners and much more.

We were lucky enough to be joined by the peoples champion Gerda Steyn. Im sure you will agree with me after listening to this episode in saying her enthusiasm inspires and her humility is ought to be commended. We chatted about where it all started, he life away from running, her progression and advice for new and runners looking at making steps with their own progression.

Second Place finisher and 3 times gold medalist Mark Page Joined us for an interview. Mark spoke about his running history, provided advice to any runners who are looking at taking on Ultras and Marathons.  Mark spoke about his time running in Australia where he immigrated to.

Mark talk about what running was like when he started compared to now.