Monday 7th September 2026

With Vici having the week off, it’s just Chris and Simon this week as we cover the WAMC Col Junner Spring To It Fun Run, the Ultra Series WA Light Horse Ultra and the Running Works 3 Valleys Marathon. 

Chris and his family provide a movie review as Chris continues to recover from Transcend, Simon is back to 90+ weeks (and never getting injured again), and Bryan Lip is back with his 3rd Voice Memo in as Many weeks. 

We have the 'Road to the WA Women’s Track Night' series that starts next week, and we find out about an upcoming special relay race called ‘the Dash’ that’s on the streets of Leederville on the 15th November. 

Deon Pollard, James Payne and influencers that doctor their times feature in this week’s Weapons of WARP.

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Monday 31st August 2026

Just the usual gang today to recap the last few weeks of races, and some seriously impressive feats of human endurance for special causes.

Chris and Simon have sensible training weeks, while Vici runs a big PB at City to Surf to cap off her month of ‘solid’ runs/races.

We had our on the ground reporter in Bryan Lip covering the Cocos (keeling) Islands Marathon in our unexpected ‘Getaway’ segment, the WAMC Perth 32, the Soul Runners Trail Blaze Fun Run and the spectacle that was the Sydney Marathon and City to Surf.

Phil Gore, a Jesse Chambers update and the Low Ceiling Podcast Transcend team feature in this week’s Weapons of WARP.

5km Road Race Registrations on the 6th December 2026: https://www.perthrun.com/ 

Perth Running Festival Pacers - please email [email protected] or get in touch with us!

And finally, for the observers - stick around to the end for your next clue. 

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Monday 24th August 2026

Welcome to the series finale of Trail to Transcend following 4 athletes as they take on the Avon Valley at 2026 Transcend Trails on Saturday 22 August.

In our final episode, we check in with Annika Keall & Ben Leeson who both had to pull out in the 28km and the 65km respectively, Michael Edgar running a 3:51 in the 40km, Vic Hunn running 7:57 in the 65km and Chris Shaw running 7:45 in the 65km.

We talk taper, the Carb Load, the cramping, the highs, lows and everything in between in what was a grueling but rewarding races for all involved.

This episode is brought to you by Transcend Trails.

Starting at Walyunga National Park, traversing the Paruna Wildlife Reserve and finishing at Cobblers Pool, you will have access to some of the most stunning trails on offer in WA through the beautiful and untamed Avon Valley. 

But don't be fooled - your body and mind will be challenged in ways you might least expect.

Transcend. Rise above and go beyond. The Valley awaits…Find out more and enter now at transcendtrails.com 

Monday 17th August 2026

We’re joined by friend of the show, Ella Eastaugh from Frontrunner Physiotherapy as we preview the big dance - Transcend Trails this Saturday.

Ella chats about her rehab and return to running following a couple of setbacks, Simon shares his reflections following some niggles, Vici ticks another week in the lead up to this week's Transcend team relay and City to Surf later this month, and Chris shares his final preparations before the 65km.

In local results we had the Christmas Island Marathon with friends of the show Bryan Lip and Ash Ritto Ritson, and very close to home we had the WAMC Lake Gwelup Run that had the 5km and 10km distances.

The latest on the WA Women’s Track Night, a Potential 5K race organised by Josh Tighe and Vlad Ixel, and callout for Perth Running Festival pacers by the WAMC round off this week's Vici’s Verbalisations.

Jamie Back, Carl Harrison and a Jesse Chambers update feature in this week’s Weapons of WARP.

Jesse Chambers Fundraising Page for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation: https://fundraise.curebraincancer.org.au/fundraisers/jessechambers/31-in-31 

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Monday 10th August 2026

With our new WARP intro, the full gang is back as we catch up on the last two weeks of local running which included the WAMC Perth Half Marathon, Perth Trail Series Truth and Consequences, Ultra Series WA Birdy’s Backyard Ultra, and Backroads Gravel Run up in Chapman Valley.

Chris is at the pointy end of his Transcend training, Vici (or Vishi) runs back to back races that included a Backroads Gravel Run win, and Simon is just in the corner of his daughter’s room trying his best not to be injured.

WA Women’s Track night entries open this Thursday with presenting partner Reclab, and community partners Pentanet, Ogging Coaching & Tyack & Co. Also our final Transcend Community Run is this Sunday at Victoria dam.

We talk about crabs and sticking a ball in it, and Douglas Clarke, Daniel MacPherson, Jesse Chambers, Kristy Wright, Asha Massong, and Trevor O’Callahan feature in our Weapons of WARP.

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Intro Music: RATSALAD. - Bike Beach Pub

Monday 3rd August 2026

Welcome to Episode 03 of Trail to Transcend following 4 athletes as they train for the 2026 Transcend Trails on Saturday 22 August.

In our final episode before the big dance, we check in with Annika Keall (running the 28km), Michael Edgar (running the 40km), Vic Hunn and Ben Leeson (taking on the 65km) on their training to date and confidence heading into the Avon Valley on Saturday the 22nd august 2026.

From the inaugural Tarkine training camp, the Stirling Ridge FKT, course reccy runs to 5k/10km road races - the guys reflect on the last month, whether things went to plan, race day logistics and tips for runners and those crewing their loved ones.

We talk 600g of Bix gels, a 3min first km at the start of the race, monsoon weather, Simon’s predictions and whether ‘Gollum’ will race the 65km.

This episode is brought to you by Transcend Trails.

Starting at Walyunga National Park, traversing the Paruna Wildlife Reserve and finishing at Cobblers Pool, you will have access to some of the most stunning trails on offer in WA through the beautiful and untamed Avon Valley. 

But don't be fooled - your body and mind will be challenged in ways you might least expect.

Transcend. Rise above and go beyond. The Valley awaits…Find out more and enter now at transcendtrails.com with entries closing midnight 9th August 2026.

Monday 27th July 2026

It’s Vici & Simon (along with Chris’ impersonation of Deeks on the trail) this week as we cover the State Cross Country Short Course Championships down in Burswood and the WA Coastal Running Festival up in Burns Beach.

Vici gets ready for this week’s Perth half with Garmin telling her that she’s peaking, whilst Simon finishes a full week of training after some gardening leave and rounding the week off with a sneaky WA Coastal Running Festival run that was definitely silly. 

Thanks to everyone who has joined us on our community trail runs in the lead up to Transcend. Our next community run is this Wednesday with a run with The Running Centre featuring a Brooks wear test and Pillar Performance. 

Jack Sirett, Christie Lori, Ben Leeson, Joel Gray and Bryce Turvey feature in our Weapons of WARP.

Go listen to RATSALAD on Spotify. 

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Monday 20th July 2026

We’re Joined by returning guest and quietly the hardest working runner in WA, Tommy Tedge fresh off his win at his hometown marathon in Kalgoorlie. Tom talks about his comeback from injury back in late 2024, running sub 2:30 at Valencia Marathon, and running Gold Coast Half Marathon a couple of weeks ago where he dipped below 70min representing Team WA.

In results we cover the Kalgoorlie Pipeline Marathon where a couple of Perth folks chased prize money, The PTS Eagle and Child Trail Run and the WAMC Shelley Loop Run.

We talk running in skinny jeans, women’s weightlifting and we froth over James Hansen’s Instagram page.

The last few participants in the last person standing competition and the Transcend Trail Series runners feature in our Weapons of WARP.

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Monday 13th July 2026

The whole gang is back to recap the Bibra Lake Runningworks Festival and the Gold Coast marathon with some impressive performances across the country. In other results we had the Broome International Airport Marathon and the Mt Marshall gravel grind. 

In other news, Vici becomes a football pundit and shares some England facts, Chris underestimates the elevation for the WARP x Dubbel Transcend Community Run, and Simon finally comes up from the dark and does some gym work for a change.

Chris recaps his Bibra Lake Half marathon Run and avid listener of the show, Rachael Laing recaps her first marathon at the gold coast marathon.

Alan Stabler, Claudia Seke and Audwin Lee feature in our Weapons of WARP.

BONUS CONTENT - Rachael's 17min voice memo at the end. 

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Monday 6th July 2026

Welcome to Episode 02 of Trail to Transcend, the WARP Training Series following 4 athletes as they train for the 2026 edition of Transcend Trails on Saturday 22 August.

Annika Keall is returning to Transcend in the 28K this year after having run 8hr24min in the 65K back in 2023. Her running has levelled up since then and following a win at 3 inch trail marathon in December just days after having her wisdom teeth removed, she has since gone on to take 6th place in the 22K Donna Double at Warburton Trail Festival back in March, and most recently 17th at UTA22 in Katoomba NSW in May.

Ben Leeson has been on an absolute tear of late. He’s made a habit of breaking course records, winning Feral Pig 100K last year in 10hr35min, 2026 MRU 80K in 6hr16min (he also holds the course record in the 42K from 2025) and just for shits and giggles ran WAMC King of the Mountain two weeks back in 1hr1min.

Last year Ben placed second in the 65K at Transcend behind Mike Dimuantes and you can be sure he is back this year to take gold.

This episode is brought to you by Transcend Trails.

Starting at Walyunga National Park, traversing the Paruna Wildlife Reserve and finishing at Cobblers Pool, you will have access to some of the most stunning trails on offer in WA through the beautiful and untamed Avon Valley. 

But don't be fooled - your body and mind will be challenged in ways you might least expect.

Transcend. Rise above and go beyond. The Valley awaits…Find out more and enter now at transcendtrails.com with entries closing midnight 9th August 2026.