The Aussie Runner Podcast

The boys talk to Nicole Bunyon from Running Mums Australia about this massive movement happening around the country. Nicole gives the boys some insight into the inspirational stories of RMA members and how it has helped bring people together.

Damo & Jez have their usual chat and share some maverick tips on how to get closer to that podium.

We talk again to the ever insightful Ali & Kerry from SquadRun … this month they cover nutrition.

The boys talk to Aussie ultra-runner Dion 'Finding Gobi' Leonard ahead of his first Australian ultra, the all new 200 mile W.E.S.T Endurance Run. 

Dion talks us through how the little stray dog Gobi found him in the middle of a desert, his monster running schedule for 2018/19, how he found running and gives us the most literal answer ever to our favourite (#2) question.

Damo & Jez have their usual chat with far too much time spent dissecting Damo’s dismal performance at the 6ft track marathon.

We’re also very excited to welcome back Ali & Kerry from SquadRun to talk all things UTA in the lead up to Australia’s favourite trail running weekend … this month they cover training.

Sophie Smith (founder of Running for Premature Babies) shares her tragic story of losing triplets following an extremely premature birth, and how running has helped her turn this experience into an opportunity to help thousands of babies in need.

Grant Giles also returns to the show with more tips and tricks on the mental side of running in our final series of Beers with the Sports Psych.

The boys talk to Grant Maughan - the ultimate Aussie seafarer, ultra-runner, triathlete, mountaineer, surfer & adventurer. Grant has done more ultra events in 7 years than most people could fit in a lifetime of running, breaking records in the toughest places on the planet. Grant Giles also returns to the show with more tips and tricks on the mental side of running in our second series of Beers with the Sports Psych.

Damo & Jez talk to the CEO of Athletics NSW Duncan Tweed. We hear about the future athletes of our sport, the critical role that the beer mile plays and the work the athletics body is doing to create a bigger and better running community. We also talk to Grant Giles about the psychology of high performance runners, and get some brilliant tips on how every type of Runner can deal with the mental side of running, such a critical element of our sport.

Where did the nickname Buzz originate? ... What is Run Nation? ... Can you sing? Yes, sing for us? ... Why do you run? ...

Damo and Jez interview Running community influencer Keith ‘Buzz’ Hong. Many of you will know Buzz from Strava but we bet most of you didn’t know the passion with which Keith drives our community forward.

The lads conduct a brilliant interview with Buzz about where his running journey started, race directing, managing 3862 volunteers (in 1 event) through to his next big (personal) running goal in Tokyo.

Download, listen and learn an entirely new respect for race organisation.

In this episode the ARP team also gets back together with Adam from Evoker physio & 24hr treadmill world record holder Luca Turrini to try out the Alter G zero gravity treadmill ... warning, it involves sweaty rubber pants :-/

Damo & Jez talk to Founder of CanToo - Annie Crawford. This two time Aussie of the Year nominee explains how she started her inspiring work with fitness and cancer research and the key role running played in her journey.

If you’ve ever thought about getting a coach or wondered what it involves, Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter from Squadrun tell us how coaching works and why you should consider it.

Damo & Jez talk to Aussie Formula One legend Mark Weber! Mark covers how he fell in love with running while keeping up with the tough demands of F1.

Mark gives us the low down on his new running apparel company Aussie Grit, his involvement in adventure racing, mountain biking and of course running the trails. We hear about the critical nature of cross training and get insight and advice from some of the top coaches Mark has worked with.

We also speak to the official UTA coaching partner Squadrun. Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter give us advice on recovering after a big event and how to take care of your body and get back to running as quickly as possible.

If you’re registered for the UTA 100 km race or have future aspirations to complete it, this episode is for you! Damo and Jez talk to Aussie adventure racers, cross country skiers and Ultra Trail Australia race directors Alina McMaster and Tom Landon Smith. We hear all about UTA, how it came about, why it is so special and why it has become Australia’s biggest trail party of the year!

Alina and Tom also talk about some of the extreme adventure races they have done, dealing with tough endurance challenges, and the harrowing moment of losing a close friend during a race.

As a special pre-UTA treat, we also speak to the official UTA coaching partner Squadrun. Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter, two experienced run coaches, give us advice on preparing for the big event in the final days, as well as race morning.

Damo and Jez speak to dual Olympian and Commonwealth Games 10000m champion Ben St Lawrence.

Ben talks to us about his first six foot track experience and how he deals with the highs and lows of elite running. We get to hear Ben’s views on training, fuelling, injury and social media, and falling back in love with running again.

Ben shares his experience coaching elite marathon champions through to every day runners and the importance of personalising your training.

Thomas do Canto joins us for another beers with the Podiatrist and this episode the boys also get to try out Mark Webber’s new adventure gear range Aussie Grit. Look out for an upcoming interview with Mark in a future episode of the podcast.