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Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*"Most Underrated Performances": Matt Damon, The RainmakerThe newest entry in our continuing series of Most Underrated Performances is Matt Damon's terrific turn as Rudy Baylor in Francis Ford Coppola's 🔥 adaptation of John Grisham's bestseller, The Rainmaker. 2025-03-1229 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastPeter Bromley (CEO, AA)It’s not often you meet someone who landed their dream job … but that’s true of Athletics Australia CEO Peter Bromley.  Jez & Damo chat with the man that’s presided in the top job during some amazing times for our beloved sport … a rich upward streak of success for our athletes, COVID & recently the puzzling Peter Bol testing story.  Learn about Peter’s athletic past, his pedigree in executive business leadership, the task they’ve set for the Sydney Marathon as a world major, how engaging with Aussie sporting legends helps & what he learnt during COVID that’s repaying in spades2024-03-301h 00The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE8 EP121 Dave Proctor (FKT across Canada)Damo and Jez talk to cowboy hat wearing, holder of the fastest known time for running across Canada, previous World Record for 24-Hour Treadmill Run champ, Author, charity founder / fundraiser, master of the mind trick, massage therapist and all round nice guy Dave Proctor … hear about his mammoth crossing of a continent, his book ‘untethered’, the vault, his four mind animals, the highs and lowest lows of running an epic challenge and last but by no means least … Dave delivers quite possibly our best treadmill related toilet challenge EVER :-)2024-02-291h 18The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Jay StoneGeoff & Neil talk to Tamworth local & gym owner, 400m Masters athlete, strength & 100m - 5000m running coach, past Athletics NSW Club Coach of the year & TV’s Ultimate Tag semi-finalist … Jay ‘Carved from’ Stone.  Learn if spewing during training is a good thing, why a kettle ball is his go to & why you really shouldn’t play join the dots with Neil.2024-02-231h 08The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastDave RidleyJez & Damo chat to Nike Head Coach, elite marathoner with a handy 2:17:20 PB, Melbourne based Kiwi Dave Ridley.  Learn how he’s leveraged consistency to keep injury at bay, how trail running is easy :-) … why his clients must have a long term training mindset if he’s going to work with them, why his wife put him in a wheelchair the day before the Seoul marathon and how drafting an elite poo-jogger wasn’t an ideal race strategy.2024-01-311h 06The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Andrius RamonasNeil & Geoff chat to elite trail runner, coach, sports doctor, sport nutrition company co-founder and, until recently, UTA 50k record holder Dr Andrius Ramonas.  The boys learn about the ethos behind Roam’s all natural alternatives to the dreaded sports gel, how Andrius incorporates sports medicine into his & his clients running and provides a fascinating insight into how you should balance carbs and fat during training & racing.2024-01-271h 15The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastCarley ThomasJez & Damo round out the year by chatting to up & coming Castle Hill local 800m speedster, National Champ, 2 x World U20 Championships Silver medallist, European Diamond League competitor & US University of Washington Athlete Carley Thomas.  Learn the tips & tricks she learnt at the elite Diamond League, how she recovered from a horrific leg injury involving a speed boat, rubber ring & some concrete water, recovering almost miraculously to take her first jog 4 months in & racing 9 months later!  Learn how her team of sports professionals & several leading edge technologies came together to get her up & running again.  A lovely Aussie youngster with...2023-12-311h 00The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Wayne SpiesHow do you take 5 hrs 12 mins off your 88 km Comrades time? ... by running a smoking 5 hrs 42 mins, coming first in the 50 year-old + age group and breaking an 11 year old masters record … that’s how!  Geoff & Neil talk to Aussie 50k World Champs rep Wayne Spies, a man who just seems to get better the older he gets, who embraces a highly endearing & infectiously positive mindset based on getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.  The boys learn about his progression through 11 Comrades attempts culminating in his epic last run, running out of water with an hour to go at a sweltering World...2023-12-271h 12The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP115 Steve SolomonJez & Damo speak to Olympic, Commonwealth Games & 6 time defending Australian 400 metres champion speedster Steve Solomon.  Learn of his meteoric rise at a young age, his junior records, US College time at Stanford, being the first Aussie man in 24 years to reach the 400m Olympic final & also the first Aussie since Cathy Freeman to do so.  Steve lays out exactly what he needs to do to beat the current Aussie record, delves in to how he utilises mental strength & how a sock came in handy for our number 2 favourite question :-)2023-11-3057 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP114 TEMPO : Chris Turnbull Part 2 (Perth to Sydney DONE)Geoff & Neil reappear from a mysterious hiatus and sit back down with ‘The Bull’ Chris Turnbull after his epic 3856 km, 100 km+ per day (!!!), 39 day record run from Perth to Sydney.  Learn about the logistics, the closed road, the emotional, physical & mental stresses, how he worked through them plus the thousands of boiled eggs and A LOT of sandwiches.2023-11-061h 17The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP113 Rodney 'Rocket' CottamJez & Damo speak to the inspirational ex-military ultra-running near death accident survivor Rodney ‘Rocket’ Cottam.  Hear how Rod went from an elite soldier involved in a serious motor vehicle accident sustaining several injuries (including spinal nerve damage) to 12 months recovery and ultimately becoming a big run specialist focused on raising awareness for some excellent causes like Invictus & the ZERO600 challenge.  Learn about the struggles many involuntary discharged ex-service people face & how this incredibly impactful challenge is helping them & many others too.2023-10-311h 05The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastPat ScammellJez & Damo chat with a prolific Aussie legend of the 70s, 80s & 90s track scene, 1500m specialist, 15 year career, dual Olympian, dual world championships, 4 Commonwealth Games & one time Australian 1500m champion.  A man with the most sub 4 min miles in Australian history & the only person to have run an all time fastest top 10 mile actually in his home country … a ripper of a top bloke, Pat Scammell!2023-09-301h 09The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP111 Melissa Vandewater (Beer Mile)A chug special! … Jez and Damo speak to Melissa Vandewater, the mastermind behind the Aussie Beer Mile.  Explore the collision of elite runners and drinkers, the notorious 11 am Chunder Mile, the 100 Beer week long 100-miler, delve into strategic beer choices, the "dregs controversy" and training your stomach with a watermelon.  Hear the essential beer mile do's and don'ts and whether Mel successfully dodged a vomit-propelled-high-velocity meat pie.2023-08-251h 11The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP110 TEMPO : Chris TurnbullGeoff & Neil catch up with local Sydney ultra-runner Chris ‘Bullie’ Turnbull before he heads off on a once in a lifetime run.  They chat all things Vegemite sandwiches, dingo bait and running ‘East’.  In his time Bullie has put his body through some EPIC adventures from Kayaking across the Tasman to running from Sydney to Melbourne … hear about them & learn how he’s now set his sights on a 3940 km ‘holiday run’ from Perth to Sydney.  Learn why, how & when this top Aussie bloke is lacing up his runners & heading East (spoiler:he kicks off next week).2023-07-3159 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP109 Andy BuchananJez & Damo speak to one of Australia’s top 10 fastest marathoners of all time, a man that’s also pretty handy at 1500m, 5000m, cross country and landed himself in that top 10 in only his 3rd marathon! … ladies & gents … Andy Buchanan, one of our most exciting prodigious marathon talents, all round top bloke & connoisseur of high-end contemporary Australian bakery.  Andy takes us through his training, the recent & genuinely magnificent 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Jelly Slices & Snot Blocks.2023-06-301h 13The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP108 TEMPO : James ConstantineNeil & Geoff talk to avid runner, podcaster, ex Athletics NSW mar-comms guru, Pont3 Digital Marketing Manager & NSW athletics Track favourite James Constantine.  The boys get the the inside track on how Pont3 are battling to get the Sydney Mara recognised as a major over the next few years, how they need your help rocketing spectatorship to new levels, go behind the scenes at a few of Sydney’s biggest running events, find out why he loves running hills, how volunteering is chicken soup for the soul & why not to use Parkrun as your weekly time trial.2023-06-271h 24The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP107 Jess Stenson 2.04 years, 1 baby, another on the way & a scintillating Commonwealth Games Gold victory … Jez & Damo once again catch up with Lululemon ambassador, Olympian, mum & proud South Australian running gem, the delightful Jess Stenson.  Find out how motherhood has given her running/training an extra edge, hear a fascinating blow by blow trip through her Commonwealth Games Gold medal run, what baby #2 means for Paris & what the future might hold.2023-05-291h 13The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Scotty 'Ozzie' RichmondIt’s Australia’s biggest trail running festival week! …  it’s time for the amazing Ultra Trail Australia and Neil & Geoff catch up with a UTA legend Scotty Richmond … 10 x UTA 100km with 3 finishes in the top 10 … but wait, this guy’s no slacker … graphic designer, children’s entertainer 'Ozzie', YouTube sensation, AFL coach & local Shire boy.  Will he add Guinness World Record holder to that list? … find out how he’s planning on combining 300km, 43 km a day & dribbling a football to make history, his tips for competing/completing UTA 100 km & the moving reason that keeps him motivated to run & to never give u2023-05-121h 18The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Paul Watkins (6633 Arctic Ultra winner)Geoff & Neil speak to a man that’s made a name for himself in multi-day, frozen, sled carrying ultras … the kind where your back up plan if things go wrong is you & only you … oh & he’s also an high altitude mountaineer, Dad, author, TEDx presenter, nerd, Pharmacist & MBA.  Meet Paul Watkins, climber of the major peaks on all seven continents, the second Aussie to finish the 6633 Arctic Ultra & the first to win it.  Learn about his most recent race in Lapland, how he manages to train for super-cold races in the Australian climate, how he balances training with the typica...2023-05-071h 28The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP104 Pat Farmer (Run For The Voice)He’s off!!! Aussie ultra-running’s most prolific living legend, Pat Farmer, has kicked off a monster run around Australia … AGAIN … this time he’s running to help raise awareness for The Voice referendum and Jez & Damo catch up with him just before he grabs his runners and gets going.  Learn what it takes to plan & train for a 14,400 km 6 month multi-day ultra-run, what he’s been doing since we last spoke in 2019 (spoiler:a lot), how time & action have become his most important tools, what changes in his training have been driven by age and how the secret to being an u...2023-04-211h 22The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP103 Mel Warman (Boobs on the run)Jez & Damo speak to ‘Boobs on the run’ founder Mel Warman, a fantastically unique spin on a running group & a lovely human being to boot.  Learn how her Mum inspired her to set it up, how it works, the success stories & why pace / distance are importantly, not a thing.  Learn how they keep their members going mentally, avoid common pitfalls of getting started with running, the magic number of runs per week and the self care required to keep on running.  Learn why determination trumps motivation every time, why you should steer clear of Mel & her morning tea & we unearth...2023-03-311h 06The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Claudine ChicheporticheGeoff & Neil speak to the one & only Claudine Chicheportiche, the high performance mindset coach behind many successful athletes, leaders & entrepreneurs.  It is no coincidence that this karate mad mind boggler has coached the last two male Coast to Kosciuszko 240km winners.  Learn exactly what mindset training is, how to become a super-coachable human, what winning from freedom not fear is, the secret of mindset by design, what real self-awareness & growth mindset is & ultimately how to both know & create the runner you want to be.  Jump on the comfy chair, lie back & tune in, this one is for all of you...2023-03-171h 16The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP101 David Criniti 2.0Jez & Damo go way back to the beginning, chatting once again to local Sydney marathon legend & speedster David Crinti … learn how his ground breaking Run Beyond Project has developed, how fatherhood has impacted his running, answer: he now has a 17 min park run with a pram PB :-), his thoughts on the coast to Kosciusko reboot, Deek's record going, our first Kona-ironman-loo story and we create a new & exciting niche area for data analysis, run-poo-nalytics.2023-02-2850 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE7 EP100 Andrew ‘Reidy” ReidEpisode 100!!! … Jez & Damo mark the occasion by chatting with one of Bondi Rescue’s favourite Lifeguards, Andrew ‘Reidy” Reid.  This guy packs a lot in to life, runner, cyclist,  swimmer, open ocean paddler, ironman, TV star, Dad, MC, event director, photographer, ex garbo & a genuine true blue top Aussie bloke.  Amongst many fascinating insights & stories learn how Reidy transformed from a 120 kg chain smoking drinker to what he is today, how Bondi Rescue & running changed his life and … !newsflash! … do we finally have an origin story for the infamous poo jogger?2023-01-281h 01The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Rob MasonIt’s not often you hear someone unpack how they went from back-of-the-pack to podium athlete, a truly fascinating insight for runners of all distances ... hear Geoff & Neil discover an emotional love story starring the premier invite only 240km Coast to Kosciuszko (c2k) ultramarathon & its 2022 winner, athlete, fireman, passionate husband & Dad, Rob Mason. A story 12 long years in the making, 6 c2k finishes later, 12 hours off his first attempt of nearly 40 hrs & ultimately sowing the seed that led to an ‘all in’ declaration in 2022 to not just take part, but to win.   Find out what th...2023-01-141h 03The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO: Scotty Hawker 2.03 years on, Geoff & Neil sit back down with Australian Ultra running’s equivalent of Russell Crowe, prolific International podium snatcher & super-coach, bro from across the ditch, Scotty Hawker (NZ).  With a recent 2nd spot at UTA100 the boys speak to Scotty about the changing landscape of UTA, what he’s learnt about training, injury, nutrition, check-point tips/tricks & multiple cycles of plant vs meat based diets (may include traces of egg :-)). 2022-12-161h 08The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastBen AlexanderJez & Damo chat to the ACT Brumbies most capped player, publican & parkrun fanatic Ben Alexander, a power-house prop with 154 Brumbies appearances & 72 Wallabies caps.  Learn how his parents steered him from the precipice of Uni & Rugby abject failure to a barn-storming 10 year career in the top flight, how running helped him through retirement & some tough times, what a PB leg press attempt & diarrhoea have in common & which Royal survived a meet & greet with the Wallabies on neat gin :-) 2022-11-2452 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Allicia HeronGeoff & Neil catch up with Allicia Heron, the up & coming star of Aussie 24/48hr track running who recently took home the bronze medal at the IAU 24hr Asia and Oceania Championships in India.  Learn how her 15+ years in military service has helped give her the edge, how she deploys the Buddha/Bad arse strategy, how the Bad arse gets her in & out of trouble, how to train for ultra events when all you have is a small boat or a 1.6km loop (that she spent 6 hrs or 60km on recently!) and how she’s preparing for Australia’s premier ultra...2022-11-1458 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastDebbie Flintoff-King OAMJez & Damo speak to a lady who in the 1988 Seoul Olympics delivered one of Australia’s finest gold medal performances … it’s the final straight of the 400m hurdles final, Debbie Flintoff-King OAM faces a Russian runner with a seemingly insurmountable lead, and BOOM, with ‘a heart bigger than Phar Lap’ she surges and grabs a sensational victory on-the-line … go watch the video on YouTube, you won’t be disappointed, then listen to this fascinating episode :-) … a lovely lady & true Aussie running legend.2022-10-241h 03The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Phil GoreNeil & Geoff speak to back yard ultra specialist & champ Phil Gore.  A man that’s won the last 10 ultra marathons he’s taken part in over the last 2 years, learn how COVID transformed this 5k streak runner (1132 5k days in a row!) and park run fanatic in to quite possibly Australia’s best last man standing competitor.  Learn about the back yard ultra race format, Phil’s sleep strategies, tips & tricks, what he hopes to take on next and how ‘practicing boredom’ for this kind of race is essential.2022-10-161h 03The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastBob FickelDamo & Jez talk to the 'Flying Fickel' ... a true people’s champ of Aussie running … the legend, the one & only Bob Fickel! … the master of the race running streak, a man who recently celebrated running his 300th marathon, has 31 6ft track marathon finishes under his belt, 40+ City to Surf, 70+ ultra marathons, 30+ Canberra maras & a bonafide Blue Line Legend.  Find out Bob’s why, his adventures in the famous Sydney to Melbourne ultra-marathon with legends such as Cliffy Young, Yiannis Kouros & Pat Farmer.  Also hear how this plucky septuagenarian still powers through his training & what he’s planning next.2022-09-291h 02The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Nikki WyndGeoff & Neil chat to the lovely Aussie ultra rep & International 24 hr team gold medal winner Nikki Wynd.  Learn what a fantastic & broad running record she has across so many distances, in just over a decade she’s notched up victories at 50km, 50miles, 100km, 100miles, 135miles, 6hrs, 24hrs & 48hrs.  Notably taking on the gruelling hottest race on earth, Death Valley’s Badwater 135 (mile) ultramarathon 3 times in total with 3 podiums & one a win!  Listen to how Nikki trains, how she landed in the sport & how she’s preparing for a return to Australia’s premier long form road race, the legendary C...2022-09-1654 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastShaun KaeslerJez & Damo chat to Shaun Kaesler, the knockabout WA local legend responsible for bringing 200 miler ultra races to Australia.  The man who gave up his construction business to build an impressive series of trail races in WA, to create the Delirious West 200 miler, the triple crownunder and his very own running shop.  Jez kicks off the trail vs. road running debate early & Shaun puts him in his place and also shares a fascinating insight in to his journey through running, how it transformed him & how it's driven him to give so much back to the Aussie running community.2022-08-201h 05The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Matt EckfordGeoff & Neil have a cracker-jack chat with THE runner you want with you in a dark alley … ex MMA cage fighting amateur boxer, Aussie rep, Guinness world record holder, AURA VP, 24 hr treadmill vomit specialist Matt Eckford, a man who’s perfectly translated the discipline required for excellence in martial arts, deployed it to 24 hr track racing, often trains 100% on a treadmill & carries a mantra of ‘Whilst I can be beaten, I will never be broken’.  Listen for some Aussie running gold.2022-08-111h 08The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe 440 Trent & ToddDamo & Jez ask … what is the 440? … take 1 former iron man bronze medalist, 1 former rugby player, a solution borne out of the depths of Trent & Todd’s dark periods of life & you have something very special … something that is now a global running movement but started out when a troubled man looking for some answers decided to get up early & run up a hill in the dark with his mates … listen to how this simple idea has helped hundreds of people, how it all started, how these stellar Aussie legends grew their mateship & how the boys can help you nail your next...2022-07-291h 17The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Ewan HorsburghGeoff & Neil speak to Ewan Horsburgh … AURA president, long standing Aussie ultra distance rep, running community stalwart, Blue Mountains local & self confessed coffee loving shoe fiend.  The boys learn about his recent run at the Western States 100 mile race in the US, previous victories at various ultra disciplines, winning the Coast to Kosci 240km race 3 times back to back, his role at AURA & way back when, the journey he took from normal running to the dark side :-)2022-07-201h 13The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastKevin 'Brick' HeatonOn the eve of his first 200 mile race Jez & Damo speak to one of our ultra running stalwarts & local legends, Kevin ‘Brick’ Heaton.  Under his belt sit 13 x 6ft track, 11 x Ultra trail Australia & 11 Coast to Kosci 240km races finishes.  A man that once got helicoptered rescued out of the Blue Mountains mid race with a totally ripped off quad, only to toe the start line of a 240km run 6 months later.  Brick generously shares his mental mindset for overcoming injury & achieving exactly what you want, when to walk in an ultra & of course, why this fantastic running community battler...2022-06-201h 08The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Ironman Ali DayGeoff & Neil speak to THE ironman of the moment, Under Armour athlete Ali Day.  Learn how a massive, almost inconceivable, comeback from injury led to a unique history making 6 from 6 wins in the 20/21 championship.  Hear about the crazy monkey bar incident that saw him break both wrists and surgery that saw 24 plates & screws turn Ali in to a REAL ironman.  Ali talks about his journey from nippers to the highest level of surf competition, how running plays a key part of his training regime, what distances he’d love to tackle competitively in the future and why surf life saver...2022-06-061h 11The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastPatrick TiernanJez & Damo talk to top bloke, US based Queenslander & Dual Olympian Patrick Tiernan … the man that left NOTHING in the tank at the Tokyo 10,000m and established master of road, track & cross country running.  The boys learn how Pat came to terms with a performance that resonated with the nation but left him not trusting his body, what the marathon is doing to talented 10,000 runners and … hold the front page! … the boys get a big scoop ;-)2022-05-201h 13The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE6 EP84 TEMPO : Sarah KleinNeil & Geoff speak to Aussie Comm Games & World Champs rep Sarah Klein.  A very driven athlete that lives & breaths the marathon, learn about the single biggest challenge to her identity, a 4 year ban from competition, how did she cope, why the ban was reduced to 2 years, what led to it & what she would have done differently if she could go back in time.  Hear how she’s educating athletes about the testing processes so they don’t go through the same nightmare, how she’s back & focusing on pulling on the green & gold once more, a lovely Aussie athlete with a f...2022-05-1000 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE6 EP83 Linden HallThe boys talk to 1500m Olympian, first Aussie lady to break the massive 4 minute barrier & Puma athlete Linden Hall … learn what  breaking 4 meant to her, why she took the risk with a new & unproven coach at a critical pre Olympic time, THAT race at the Olympics, negotiating her way out of an Indian toilet, what her favourite lunch-leaver track session is & exactly what role jigsaws, needles & wool play in her life ;-)2022-04-291h 04The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastJaryd CliffordA talented smart young athlete & accidental marathon world record holder? … occasionally we interview someone & all we can say is WOW … Damo & Jez speak to 22 year old lightening quick Paralympian Jaryd Clifford! … a seriously wise head on young shoulders, this guy has been able to unpack so much that’s happened to him & use it to drive & motivate himself … what’s more he’s also easily able to articulate exactly how & wrap it in some great stories … the accidental WR, his poo story & a classic Tokyo Olympics run-vomit experience.  Stop, download & listen now!2022-04-081h 16The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Joasia ZakrzewskiNeil Light-foot & Geoff Twinkle-toes talk to the very talented Joasia Zakrzewski … where to start with this NSW based GB athlete & GP? … Comm Games rep, Comrades 3 golds & 1 silver, 100k champs, 6ft track & coast to Kosci to name but a few, but more importantly the only person we know whose race prizes include a metre long dried fish, a toastie machine & 50 litres of blue sports drink.2022-03-2856 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastBree MastersJez talks to beach sprinting star Bree Masters, one of the very few to transition from beach to track & recently laying down some very impressive 100m times.  They discuss how she uses social media to both influence but just as importantly engage with her followers, the key lessons a recent injury taught her, how beach sprinting perfectly marries running & beer … and most importantly why her nickname is marshmallow :-)2022-03-1951 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE6 EP79 TEMPO : Martin FryerGeoff & Neil speak to a true Aussie ultra running legend … athlete, coach, Aussie rep & race timer extraordinaire Martin Fryer, a man that’s smashed his way through 25 years of top class local & international long form running … he’s run 433 km in 48hrs, has 21 6ft Track ultras under his belt & once took part in a 2741 km 43 day Tour de France on foot race.  The boys learn about his mental strategies, how continuous improvement is key, how his background as a scientist & toxicologist has influenced his coaching and critically some fascinating insight in to some crazy 48 hr / 6 day race ‘toilet’ arrangements :-)2022-02-261h 16The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE6 EP78 Meriem DaouiJez & Damo speak to inspiring Tasmanian youngster Meriem Daoui, who at 22 was recognised with the Peter Norman humanitarian award (following legends like Deeks & Wellings),  holder of multiple Aussie age based marathon records, Type 1 Diabetic, Oncology nurse & distance running fanatic, a lady that ran Tassie’s hardest half marathon 7 days in a row, clocking up the equivalent elevation gain of climbing Everest.  Learn how running is a significant tool she uses to manage her mental health & how starting to run helped her out of some deep dark places while being bullied at school.  This young lady has achieved so much alrea...2022-02-121h 02The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE6 EP77 TEMPO : Jono O'LoughlinIf you have run, crewed or supported NSW’s flagship UTA 100km race over the last decade you will know that one man has smashed himself in to the top 10 on TEN occasions … Geoff & Neil talk to local ultra legend Jono O’Loughlin! … learn how he’s going to finish a race even if he’s broken, how blowing up has taught him to race better, how he had to say goodbye to the gym before jumping in to running, his favourite race & why, and the boys get the answer to the big question: how does he train for UTA? what he...2022-01-311h 03The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastRalph DoubellResponsible for THE MOST EPIC Aussie 800m victory EVER, Ralph won our last male track gold medal at an Olympics over 50 YEARS AGO … the time he ran that day was so fast it would have got him gold in 5 of the following 10 Olympics, what’s more that time was only just recently taken by another Aussie, a certain Mr Bol.  Learn what made Ralph tough, race strategy ready, mentally prepared, hear what he thinks our athletes need to do to succeed & why he brushed his teeth with beer at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico.  Step back in time & take a look a...2022-01-211h 06The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Reesha LewisWow, what a story! … from 142kg to winning 6 of her first 7 ultra-marathons.  Neil & Geoff talk to rising star Reesha Lewis, hear about the moment she decided to turn her fitness around, a decision that saw her drop 75kg, the critical role her amazing Mum played, the grit that saw her up 3 times a week at 3 am climbing her local mountain for weeks on end & finally why “it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle” is a key mantra for this lovely up & coming ultra champ.2021-12-2754 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastPip TaylorJez & Damo speak to performance dietitian Pip Taylor, former pro triathlete, Snr Sports Dietitian: Firebirds Netball, Chair AFL Sports Dietitians Assoc., Director of the Board, Sports Dieticians Australia (SDA) & acclaimed Author of The Athletes Fix.  The boys tackle: beer, the sports drink, fluro yellow wee, 3 things you must build in to your nutrition plan, insight into the mind of a pro athlete, do pies, beer & training with a hangover make a good athlete & why sports nutrition is so hard, we’re all different!2021-12-091h 18The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Joe WardNeil & Geoff chat to Brisbane to Sydney Ultra-runner, Aussie rep, coach, feral pig whisperer, C2K podium hopeful & founder of the Manly Beach Running Club, Joe Ward.  The boys learn why Joe chose to run 1000km in silence, how he has a coach for almost everything he does, how to tackle your inner running scientist, mongrel & hippy, micro-dosing your training & why hiking/walking  is a must for those tackling ultras.2021-11-221h 00The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastGenevieve GregsonJez & Damo speak to Olympian & Aussie steeplechase star Genevieve Gregson, covering her recent heartbreaking injury in Japan, her recovery, how her upbringing has helped, why steeplechase is nerve wracking, scary and running hierarchy wise sits above ‘flat’ track runners, sharing a stage with Kylie in Glasgow, her new coaching business with husband Ryan and finally what’s the number one (or two ;-)) thing that she would give up an Olympic medal for?2021-11-101h 04The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTempo : Liam AdamsNeil & Geoff talk to top bloke & Australian marathon running’s people’s champ, true blue battler & Olympian, Liam Adams … the full time electrician non-professional elite runner that still manages 160-200km per week.  You’ll hear how the Olympics in Japan compared to Brazil, his journey from junior cross country to the world stage, how he manages the work / elite running balance & some fascinating insight in to how SIA drug testing influences an athlete’s life.  This guy really makes you wonder … what could he achieve if he was supported & able to go fully pro, sub 2:10? … new Aussie record? … we think so, get b...2021-10-2359 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastShaun CreightonDamo & Jez talk to a true gent & legend of Aussie running, Shaun Creighton.  A man with such an amazing range to his running talent, holding national records for the 5000m, 10000 & marathon, representing his country at multiple Olympics & Commonwealth games, still holds the Aussie record for the 3000m steeplechase, Aussie selector, previous team coach for comm games cross country, after a mid-life running break worked his way back to breaking a marathon age record that stood for 32 years & finally, possibly the only man to finish a 2:10 mara with a hand down his pants for the last 2km #knobchaffe ;-)2021-10-091h 09The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Jye EdwardsGeoff & Neil speak to recent Olympian Jye “Zoolander” Edwards, find out how this Aussie 1500m speedster came back from injury through recovery, less volume & sticking to soft surfaces (i.e trail running Jez).  Also learn how a social media blackout helped him perform at the Olympics, how 100km+ weeks are required for a 1500m athlete and which shoe colour is faster: black, white or hot pink?2021-09-251h 17The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastEllie PashleyJez & Damo grab some time with Harry Potter mad Olympian & marathon star Ellie Pashley, what a lovely engaging representative for Australian sport … the boys catch Ellie mid way through her hotel quarantine following her superb run in Japan, they go deep in to her Olympic experience … find out how she used ice jackets, saline drinks, Powerade slushies & ice baths to ace her performance in the heat, no surprise she got to the start line shivering & with brain freeze! :-)2021-09-101h 08The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO Ruth CroftNeil & Geoff speak to Chamonix based Kiwi ultra-running star Ruth Croft, 2nd lady at the massive global stage that is the WSER 100 miler and 1st overall at this year’s Tarawera 100 km … learn about her background in cross country, mountain running & steeplechase, how US collegiate running broke & burnt her out, how taking running less seriously to enjoy it changed her world and why the words Guinness & pee were put together at the WSER finish line.2021-08-2057 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastDean KarnazesJez & Damo speak to all-round great guy & ultra legend Dean Karnazes … a man responsible for taking ultra-running mainstream,  inspiring countless people to go beyond the marathon distance, hailed as the fittest man on earth, the perfect human and one of TIME magazine’s most influential people in the world.  The boys chat to Dean about his new book, his current isolation stint in a Sydney hotel and his epic race with Pat Farmer from Broken Hill to Byron Bay this month for Pat’s 1000 miles to Light project.2021-08-0954 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastRobert De CastellaJez & Damo speak to the undisputed GOAT of Aussie Marathon, Rob De Castella … Deeks! … the boys learn about his journey from boy to our fastest toughest marathon legend, how his mindset both motivated him but also cost him his Olympic dream, how his Indigenous Marathon Project is his proudest achievement and we finally hear the story one of our most popular questions was written for … if you’ve ever wondered how to run sub 3 min km & move your bowels, listen in :-)2021-07-191h 18The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE5 EP64 TEMPO : Jenny BlundellNeil & Geoff speak to bubbly 5000m superstar & Olympian Jenny Blundell in her first ever podcast interview, they learn how a full time exercise physiologist specialising in stroke & cardiac orthopaedic rehab finds time to qualify for the Olympics during COVID, how the complicated qualification process works & why she qualified even though she missed out by .27 of a second, whether she’ll go sub 15 mins, how many spikes she’ll take to Tokyo, why her body & the brutality of the 1500m pushed her to the 5000m, why her long runs involve 85 mins on a track & why she once rocked up to the...2021-07-101h 12The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastZali Steggall MPJez & Damo speak to Australia’s first individual Winter Olympic alpine skiing medalist turned barrister turned CrossFit ultra trail running independent Member of Parliament Zali Steggall!  Find out what it’s like to live through 25 consecutive winters, to win / lose events by 100th / sec, wipeout at 110km/hr, how running helps her deal with a punishing Canberra schedule, what happens 5km in to most of her runs & her goal race once the world opens up again.2021-06-231h 06The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Cecilia MattasGeoff & Neil talk to recent UTA 100 km women’s winner Cecilia Mattas, learn how a background in Finnish football and swim/run events between islands back home set the scene for her recent burst on to the Aussie trail running scene, her take on why strength work & sleeping keep you injury free and how BSL saved her race day with a spare pair of gloves.2021-06-1554 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSE5 EP61 Marshall UlrichThe statement “not many people can say” was designed for Marshall Ulrich … his running, climbing & adventure racing achievements are beyond next level, beyond epic, even legendary seems a bit weak … he’s completed 120+ ultra’s, holds the record for crossing Death Valley 20+ times, loves the gruelling 146-mile Badwater race so much that he once completed the race out-back & out-back again, a quad Badwater! … oh & he also did the race one year & promptly followed it with a death defying 425-mile trek around the perimeter of Death Valley … The boys have a blast chatting to the man that had his toenails removed as part...2021-05-241h 14The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Burt Kennedy (Burty Burt)A 500 km out & back FKT on NSW’s GNW trail, again?!? … a martial arts specialist turned ultra-ultra-runner that refuses to wear a shirt unless it’s -2 degrees, a man who started his running journey in a pair of dunlop volleys & until last year hadn’t finished a big run without a moon-boot.  The boys talk to Black Dog Institute mental health advocate & Motor Neurone Disease fundraiser Burty Burt.  Trust us, listen & you’ll love this salt of the earth knock-about gentle giant.2021-05-131h 09The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastLee TroopDamo & Jez speak to Aussie marathon royalty Lee Troop, an athlete who embodied the golden age of Australian marathon running alongside Monners and Deeks. Lee shares some impressive stories from his competitive years and the very personal journey out of coaching, through depression and resoundingly back out the other side.  Lee is all heart, cares deeply about his runners, his family & hitting the road with his old man. Settle in...this one is a cracker! The boys also chat about the Under Armour Flow Velocity Wind, a brand new racing shoe … is it a ground breaking entry set t...2021-04-231h 38The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Troy JonesWhat’s 6ft 3in tall, loves tattoos, wearing black and white & is currently running from Perth to Sydney? … Answer : Sydney boy Troy Jones.  Neil & Geoff talk to Troy before he sets off on his epic 3931 km run for worthy cause Mindfull Australia.  The boys cover Troy’s journey from depression, drug and alcohol abuse to being saved by running, picking a crazy goal 2.5 years ago & preparing his body for this massive feat of endurance.  Go Troy!2021-04-1342 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastHanny AllstonDamo & Jez speak with Tassie local, mum to be, 6ft track mara women’s record holder & world orienteering champion extraordinaire, coach, author & business owner … Hanny Allston! Hanny speaks about her journey from farm girl to world champion athlete and everything else during & after, she recently put pen to paper for her second book “Finding My Feet” covering a raw & vulnerable rollercoaster of ups & downs and she doesn’t hold back in this emotional run through her story with the boys.2021-03-231h 17The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Greta Truscott (Rejoov Runners)Geoff & Neil talk to the girl from outback Alice Springs, Greta Truscott, founder of popular Sydney Eastern Suburbs Rejoov Runners club, the teepee living multi sport athlete, coach, sports massaging occupational therapist shares the story of her journey from bare foot running Northern Territory creek beds to founding one of Sydney’s most popular running groups.2021-03-131h 02The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastMark Green (The Body Mechanic)Damo & Jez talk to The Body Mechanic, Mark Green.  A man with NSW’s premier trail marathon, the 6ft Track, running through his veins ... hear how he’s run it 6 times & placed in the top 4 every time, how his 3:20 PB would normally have seen him win but on that day 3 people & the course record sneaked passed him! ...also learn how he’s going back for more this year albeit with a garden shed sized sandbag on his shoulders ;-) ... away from racing, this engaging, all round nice bloke and legendary physio talks passionately about how several significant injuries helped shape h...2021-02-201h 11The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Corey PhillpottNeil & Geoff talk to ex-rugby league playing Blue Mountain’s strength coach & world’s strongest marathon contender Corey Phillpott … find out how, as this legend’s life spiralled out of control, a call to his Dad & a move to the mountains saved his life, how his family drives his WHY & what else drives a man to take on a world record attempt pulling a 1.5 tonne car, FOR A MARATHON!!!2021-02-0653 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastEd GoddardJez & Damo talk to mullet rocking 70s vinyl tragic Mosman speedster Ed Goddard.  The boys cover: Ed’s first year of running in New York at Iona, how COVID & coming back home has seen him grow as a runner, the impacts of low iron, the symptoms & what solution worked for him, how he won a recent 10k while waiting for BSL to catch him, what his long term goals are & how a little bit of OCD really works for him.2021-01-2153 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Morgan LindqvistNeil & Geoff sneak a quick Tempo in before the year is out and speak to great bloke & recent 240km Coast to Kosciusko (c2k) winner Morgan Lindqvist.  Find out how he prepared for c2k, how finishing UTMB was his most emotional race even though it involved a 50km walk to the end, how his secret sauce is all about consistency … in running, sleeping, nutrition … in everything, and finally how chaining your goals is a great way to maintain momentum & help with the dip you often get after finishing a big race. Not one to rest Morgan snags another record...2020-12-3149 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastCourtney DauwalterJez & Damo talk to board-short loving international ultra-running super-star Courtney Dauwalter … learn how to tackle back-yard ultras from the undisputed boss of the format, how she uses beer as a beacon of light, what friendly hallucinations are and how harnessing her brain and accepting that deciding to enter a tough race might as well mean you should enjoy it :-) … a fantastic chat with a lovely world-class down-to-earth long-form runner.  Happy Christmas from the boys @ ARP!2020-12-2150 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO Kay Bretz - Turning RightNeil & Geoff are back! … the boys chat to Aussie 24hr track record holder Kay Bretz … they learn how ‘running like a wise woman’ saw him claw back 91 positions & place 11th at an international 24 hr race, how a 4 hr+ mara debut was followed 12 years later with a sub 3 mara & the 2019 Aussie ultra running performance of the year.  Kay drops several pearls of wisdom covering his turning right theory, walking for training, daily meditation, hills & sand running.2020-11-2252 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastJane TrumperThe boys chat to Jane Trumper … where do you start with this amazing lady … 400+ marathons/ultra marathons, running 660km across the Simpson Desert or 2200km across Europe?  Hear her mental strategies for dealing with tough challenges, what drives her motivation, a truly unique answer to our taper question and which waterfall you definitely shouldn’t drink from at the NYC marathon :-)2020-11-1458 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Rory DarkinsIt’s take-over time! … Jez & Damo step into the Tempo studio and knock out a speed session with high performance, positive psychology & flow state specialist Rory Darkins … the boys learn how positive psychology has helped many elite athletes to perform at higher levels, how flow state can help your running, how Rory’s research paper on some of Aussie’s cricket legends has helped his other clients, how Eloise Wellings taught him what a 'pick up' run is and why he avoids the lesser spotted Cronulla towel snake.2020-10-2659 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastJessica HullDamo & Jez speak to triple Aussie record holding superstar Jess Hull.  The boys learn what makes this running shoe mad COVID globe trotting athlete tick, how she managed to take out the 1500, 3000 & 5000 records within a matter of weeks, how her upbringing has really helped her get set for high performance, the logistics of travelling, training & racing during a global pandemic & (SCOOP ALERT) which distance she really wants to tackle down the track ;-)2020-10-161h 05The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Marnie PontonNeil & Geoff catch up with Blue Mountains mum, nurse, athlete & track, road & trail rocket Marnie Ponton. They learn why body weight based cross-fit inspired strength training forms a part of her regime, why the city to surf is her fav race, why she’s no longer a ‘buffer’ and  they experience the single most well researched answer to one of our question ever ;-)2020-09-2144 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastBrendan DaviesThe boys cover water jackets and Damo’s recent speed-work disaster before catching up with Blue Mountains local and Aussie running legend Brendan Davies.  Find out how Brendan loves to mix race distances and tackle all kinds of terrain, here’s a man that can’t answer the trail verse road question - he loves both! … once again our favourite question involves a bucket and we give you the inside scoop on how Brendan struggled through some of his most prolific international ultra race packed years.2020-09-131h 01The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Stephen RedfernExclusive announcement in this new TEMPO episode! … find out what Stephen Redfern's very exciting new project is as the boys chat to this down-to-earth ultra-mad local hero. Find out why he’s called Shaggy, how he got in to running in his forties, his nutrition & strength secrets and how his famous garage ultra got out of hand distance wise, hint: he ran 360km in 4 days on a 32.5m loop in his garage.2020-08-2352 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastBeau MilesIf you know the name Beau Miles you’ll skip this & go listen to this episode straight away … for those that don’t Damo & Jez talk to a man known for his adventures, his humour and his down to earth perspective changing (& slightly odd) view of the world … his films cover his run on the 650km Alpine walking track, eating beans for 40 days (then running an ultra marathon) and the fabulous run a mile an hour while tackling tasks around his property that’s spawned copy cat attempts across the globe, this is a cracker chat.2020-08-1458 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Lou CliftonNeil & Geoff talk to rock climbing ultra runner & NSW Blue Mountains local Lou Clifton.  She shares how not racing during the lockdown has helped reduced stress, how starting running in her forties means she’s making the most of now rather than worrying about age, how consistency is the key and finally in an exciting twist did the boys just experience the birth of a new beer … ARPale Ale?2020-07-2553 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastEloise WellingsGet excited … the boys chat to Eloise Wellings! … where do you start? … the mental benefits of injury, eating for athletes - being lean vs strong, her amazing work with the love mercy foundation, motherhood & managing fitness, doing your best during COVID and being happy with it, the scoop on that wonderful commonwealth games 10k where the Aussie’s waited for the last competitor and learn exactly what Eloise likes to ‘spin like a cheese wheel’ :-)2020-07-171h 05The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Mark AveryGeoff & Neil chat to Mark Avery, a superb aussie runner using his talents to raise awareness for mental health. The boys get the run down on Mark's 21 half marathons in 21 days project, his own experience with mental health challenges, what he learnt from the multitude of video interviews he did with people sharing their own story, and his plan to run from Brisbane to Sydney.  The boys also remember Steven Garamy, a dear friend to many, whose recent death impacted the whole running community.2020-06-2339 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastAndrew Leigh (Member of Parliament)What do an economics professor, author, podcast host, Member of Parliament & a 2:42 marathon PB all have in common? … Jez & Damo have a fascinating chat to Andrew Leigh MP and cover: how to use randomised studies to improve your running, why they show compression socks work,  whether you should use cushioned over stability shoes, how the nike 4% could turn back your age related performance decline and it’s definitely the first time the word egalitarianism (or any 14 letter word for that matter) is used in the podcast, oh & the boys finally confirm that Beer is technically a super food.2020-06-0748 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSPECIAL : Ben St Lawrence (training through the pandemic)Damo & Jez catch up with Aussie Olympian Ben St Lawrence once again.  This time they find out … what he’s been up to, what his plans are for the future and what all runners can do to maintain their form / training during the COVID19 pandemic.  Ever wondered what the single best strength exercise is, what’s base training, how to tackle beer going missing from your fridge, should you be using Strava right now and how your 2020 race plans might play out later this year? ... take a listen :-)2020-05-1351 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Gary Mullins (TRT)Geoff & Neil ‘Samson’ Webb chat to super-coach & handy runner Gary Mullins … the boys cover his origins with CanToo, the ethos behind his coaching team TRT, whether a coach should be more coach or mentor, the power of belief & why navigation isn’t his running super-power.2020-05-0245 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastKurt FearnleyDamo & Jez talk to Aussie legend Kurt Fearnley.  They learn what makes this fearless champ tick, how his family helped set his can-do-anything mindset early on, his concerns for his fellow paralympians during the COVID19 global pandemic & just how important getting out to exercise during this time is to him.   The boys also have their usual chat and cover running during the COVID19 pandemic.2020-04-061h 00The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Lauren ReidGeoff and Neil talk to talented NSW northern beaches runner Lauren Reid, someone who’s tackled 800m track to half-marathons & absolutely sizzled.  They cover balancing being a new mum, work, uni, training & coming back to form, how she’s battled through some tough & dark times and how she’s still learning track etiquette … cones, what cones? :-)2020-03-1241 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSanjay Rawal (3100: Run and become)What does an annual 3100 mile Sri Chinmoy race, The Running Monks of Mount Hiei Japan, Navajo Indians & Kalahari Bushmen all have in common? … they ALL feature in documentary film maker Sanjay Rawal’s latest movie.  The boys have a fascinating chat with Rawal about the movie, the motivation behind it & running in general (spoiler alert: his mara pb is faster than Jez’s, ouch).  We also have our usual chat and finish off the cracking beers with the Physiologist series with Andy Blow.2020-02-261h 30The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Dion FinocchiarioGeoff and Neil talk to Melbourne speedster Dion Finocchiario, they cover: how an unfit/overweight chef transformed into a fighting fit mara smashing masseur;  his favourite distance … is it 1500m, 5k, mara or ultra; pacing the elite ladies field at Goldcoast and, in his own words, a juicy chaffer story.  Dion also opens up about some tough childhood experiences and how it shapes his running and mental health in general.2020-02-0352 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastRichard BowlesDamo & Jez talk to adventure runner Richard Bowles just before he heads out on his next challenge.  Amongst many great insights we hear why he’s stopped asking himself 'why' he takes on these huge runs and what to do when faced with an angry shotgun toting farmer. The boys have their usual chat & once again get nerdy with physiologist Andy Blow, this time they focus on the controversial topics of salt & cramping.2020-01-231h 39The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastCatriona BissetDamo & Jez talk to Aussie 800m record holder Catriona Bisset while she is in Doha for the World Athletics Champs.  They get the inside track on her meteoric rise & some of the challenges she's overcome on the way. The boys have their usual chat & introduce a fascinating new beers with the physiologist series, in this episode they talk to Andy Blow about the science of hydration, perfect timing for those hot & sweaty summer runs.2019-12-111h 22The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Kellie EmmersonIn the latest no fuss fast paced Tempo edition Neil & Geoff talk to Kellie Emmerson.  She speaks about her tough time at UTMB this year along with how she manages to fit running in to a very busy life. This weekend Kellie is representing Australia at the World Mountain Marathon Championships in Argentina, so please have a listen and get behind her and the rest of the Aussie Team!2019-11-1534 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastJess TrengoveWe chat to Aussie running star Jess Trengove about PB’s, pregnancy & getting to the olympics, we hear about growing up running competitively in SA & why your undies are your most important running attire. The boys also have their usual chat, one dominated by marathon world records & the shadow cast by doping.  We end on our final catch up with physio Hobbes & gain some fascinating insight in to stretching, how new runners shouldn’t give up when injured & why running doesn’t hurt your knees.2019-10-311h 11The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Scotty HawkerFor our second ARP TEMPO edition, Geoff and Neil talk to prolific NZ trail runner Scotty Hawker.  Scotty tells the boys about his challenging year of running in 2018, dealing with low moments, recalling his previous successes and some excellent insights into his 3rd place at UTMB this year. Scotty also explains the role his family have played in his impressive career, and the changes he has made to become a better runner.2019-10-1648 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastPat FarmerThe boys talk to living legend Pat Farmer, one of the greatest and most prolific ultra runners this country has produced. Pat shares his vast experience on running in extreme environments, mental strength, politics, nutrition, and the people who have inspired him to achieve so much throughout his career. Damo & Jez have their usual chat, discuss appropriate usage of underwear during runs and welcome back UK physio Paul Hobrough to go through his top running injury free tips.2019-09-181h 26The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastTEMPO : Steph AustonIn our first ‘interview only’ episode of ARP Tempo, Geoff and Neil talk to one of Australia’s top female running talents Steph Auston.  Steph shares her incredible season and her sudden rise to the heights of the Australian running scene. Steph uncovers her love of running from park run through to ultras, shares her longer term goals for Western States and tackles the hard hitting questions in the quick fire round.2019-09-0447 minThe Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastSteve Moneghetti Just in time for the big weekend, Jez gets very excited as the boys speaks to 4-time City2Surf winner, 4-time Olympian and Aussie marathon legend Steve Moneghetti!   Steve shares his thoughts on why his City2Surf record has lasted for 25 years and who he predicts to finally beat it. He also manages to give Jez some timely marathon advice on getting his time down, and attempts to convince the boys that road and trail doesn’t have to be so divisive.   Damo & Jez have their usual chat and we introduce physio Paul Hoborough all the way from the U.K. t...2019-08-101h 26The Aussie Runner PodcastThe Aussie Runner PodcastLucy BartholomewThe boys talk to Aussie ultra youngster Lucy Bartholomew just in time for her return to Western States. Lucy shares her sage advice for training, nutrition and running super long distances from such a young age. Damo & Jez have their usual chat, check in on Neil’s 40 B4 40 attempt and catch up with the ever insightful Ali & Kerry from Squadrun on running gear.2019-06-271h 29