In this episode we delve into the world of multi-day ultra running with Rowena Fraser. Rowena is passionate about this race format and has so far completed 5 of these grueling events! She is an absolute legend who is very generous with her time and advice and inspires others to achieve their running goals.

In this episode we chat to Travis Ireland, founder of Run the World. Run the World is an incredible initiative that has the goal of uniting runners and walker from all walks of life, creating a global community that embraces diversity and inclusivity.

To read more about Run the World:
https://www.runsoftheworld.com/

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Tara interviews Professor Jeff Coombes, Exercise Physiologist from the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland. His research focus on determining the optimal exercise prescription for improving health.

To read more about Jeff's research:
https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/908

Toohey Forest is home to the Brisbane Trail Runners Toohey trotters, a weekly trail run every Wednesday morning at 5:45am.  Today we chat about the what being part of this amazing, supportive group means to us and the history of the reserve.

To learn more about the history of Toohey Forest Reserve:
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/clean-and-green/natural-environment-and-water/bushland-reserves/toohey-forest-park

We all know that exercise is good for us, but most of us do not understand how it can change our brains! Tara and Bryce discuss how exercise affects the brain. Tara also interviews Dr Daniel Blackmore, a research scientist from The Queensland Brain Institute, about his fascinating research into how exercise affects cognition during ageing.

To read more about Dan's research:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39012673/


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After repeated assaults on women at Mt Cootha - the Reclaim the Trails event was organised to show solidarity and support. Tara Chats with Virginia after the event, but was on a flight home from the USA at the time it took place, so Bryce went along and had a chat with some of the organisers and participants who attended.

In this episode we discuss all things Guzzler. The Guzzler is an annual SE Queensland trail race (10km, 21km, 50km or 100km). Tara and Bryce chat about the race with Jayme who completed the 50km and David who had a very tough day out on the 100km course.

In this episode we discuss Backyard Ultras and interview the amazing Sean Lyons. Sean is a big fan of this unusual race format and has had a lot of success in the last few years. His PB is 37 laps (hours) which is a mind-boggling 248km!!.

We have a chat with Geoff Russell, current president of TRAQ as we wander the paths at Whites Hill. He is a mate who runs with us both regularly and who takes the lead on great trail running initiatives like Safety for Women and a bid to make trail running an Olympic sport.

Tara and Kristen chat about their 50 mile adventure along the stunning Brisbane Valley Rail Trail in the BVRT100s race by AAA Racing. As Kristen says.... "86 kilometers is a really long way..."