The Intuitive Runner

The final Intuitive Runner wrap up for 2025.

Nigel and Matt talk all things wins and losses over the year. 

Breaking down their experiences take what you need and leave the rest kind of vibe!

Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year in 2026.

On this episode of the Intuitive Runner Nigel speaks to up-and-coming runner Ben Burgess. 

Ben shares his journey from basketball player to rower to cross country running to his first marathon run, which then lead to his first ultra trail in Mt Baw Baw.

Determined to better himself each race, Ben's drive to succeed is inspiring, a true competitor that squeezes everything he can out of each race.

Listen to Ben's journey, and the highs and lows of ultra trails.

Enjoy!

Kate Macmunn female winner of the DU135 race 2024.

In this episode we chat to Kate about her experience completing the brutal course that is the DU135. Kate is the first female since 2019 to complete the course only two women have ever completed the course. This paves the way for other women to follow in Kate's footsteps. 

Kate is one of the most determined strong-willed women out there. She is a midwife by day and mum and wife 24/7. 

I don't think Kate fully realises just how big her achievement actually is!!

We are also joined by Matt Russell who along with myself paced Kate throughout the race.

In this episode we unpack my race representing Australia at the World Trail and Mountain running championships, in the Austrian town of Innsbruck.

On episode 4 of the Intuitive Runner Nigel speaks with Matt Russell who recently completed the DU135 one of Australia's toughest races.

This episode is a long one so put your earphones on or go for a long drive as Matt and Nigel take you through the ups and downs of the 2023 DU 135.

Enjoy!

Episode 3 

Mount Kosciusko Prep for the 100km race.

What is the best way to eat when you are training for an ultra? 

You will not be surprised at what Nigel does - KISS

How you run is how you do everything in your life.

Enjoy!

Nigel 

In episode 2 of The Intuitive Runner Nigel shares the programs that he creates for his clients and the nuts and bolts of why his programs are tailored and specific to the individual.

 Nothing about them is cookie cutter.

He also gives the low down of the ups and downs of his GSER 100 win in Harrietville.

If you would like to ask any questions or have some topic ideas please get in contact with Nigel at [email protected] or on Instagram The_Intuitive_Runner2

Happy listening 

Welcome to the Intuitive Runner with Nigel Hill.

Nigel Hill is an ultra trail runner, father, husband and business owner of  NHL Landscaping.

He began running in high school, doing triathlons and then moved to VFL footy. 

He played for Williamstown FC before moving to different leagues across Victoria. 

He retired from footy at age 32 and did his first Melbourne Marathon in 2012 two days before his second child was born. 

What he learnt from that first marathon would shape how he would approach all his events from then on. 

His formula for success got him to his ultimate achievement of Winning Down Under 135 mile race in 2021. 

Nigel is someone who takes the trial and error process and makes it work for him, gathering knowledge and information and using it to move forward. 

His philosophy is that there are never any mistakes just new information to gather and use, that trusting yourself and your body to make the next right move for you is everything, when you have trust you gather evidence towards the next great thing that you can achieve.

We truly can do anything we put our minds to.

Enjoy!