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Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Liam HendersonKatie and Sam chat with Liam Henderson, a talented runner with standout PBs including 3:56 for 1500m and 15:11 for 5000m. After a 4-year hiatus, Liam returned to racing with a 32:00 at the Sydney 10 and a 74-minute half at Gold Coast. He shares proud moments from his junior career, including a 3rd place at National XC, and reflects on his time training alongside Olympian Jess Hull in Europe. Liam also breaks down his best training week of the year, featuring a track session with the Hince stable, 3x2k reps on a cross-country loop, and 6x1k at 3:12 pace.2025-07-291h 13

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Darcy HennessyIn this episode of Tales from the Valley, Sam and Katie catch up with Darwin-based distance runner Darcy Hennessy, who recently clocked an impressive 1:10:39 at the Gold Coast Half Marathon. Darcy shares his journey from growing up with the Kembla Joggers and being coached by his grandfather Jim Hennessy, to stepping away from running to pursue AFL — and eventually finding his stride again in the Top End. Now self-coached and training with Rapid Creek Track Club, Darcy walks us through his current marathon prep, his weekly structure in the Darwin heat, and how community, coaching, and old-school in...2025-07-231h 27

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Mel Hodges (Bermagui Run Club)This week, Sam & Katie catch up with Mel Hodges — founder of the Bermagui Run Club and a passionate community builder on the South Coast. Mel first laced up while working a desk job in Canberra, and since then has completed four half marathons and is now deep into training for her debut Sydney Marathon. We dive into: Her 28km long run from Narooma to Dalmeny How she's balancing strength work, run programming, and nutrition Getting coaching certified and supporting others in her club What it’s like growing a coas...2025-07-151h 20

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Bridie TempleSam & Katie chat with Bridie Temple — a rising star in the trail running scene. Bridie’s already stacked an incredible resume: she won her trail debut at just 17 at the Alpine Summit in Victoria, claimed victory at the Kiama Coastal Classic 21km, set the women’s course record at the 2024 Jabulani Challenge 45km, and finished 2nd in both the UTA22k and Buffalo Stampede 100km. Bridie first found trail running exploring her family property just outside of Wollongong and hasn’t looked back. With eyes on the 100-mile distance later this year, she’s training with serious intent — clocking 131km of runnin...2025-07-071h 28

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Riley Kilham (Run Havoc)Sam & Katie chat with Riley Kilham Riley boasts some impressive PBs including a 16:33 5k at a Christmas Eve parkrun, 34:48 for 10k, and a 1:17:33 half marathon time trial. He got into endurance sports in his late teens after using CrossFit to get healthy and quickly realised he excelled at the running portion. From there, Riley began working with a coaching group via Peter Clifford in the Sutherland Shire to fully embrace triathlons. These days, his focus is purely on running, though he still cycles for cross-training. Riley runs Evolve Human Performance, where he manages running programming alongside...2025-06-291h 33

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Mack HunterMack has impressive PBs of 17:11 for 5K, 35:16 for 10K, and 1:19:40 for the half marathon—set just a couple of weeks ago at the Wollongong Running Festival. Originally from Canada, Mack moved to Australia nearly a decade ago to begin medical school and now works in the ICU at Wollongong Hospital. He’s on a demanding schedule—one week of 12-hour (sometimes overnight) shifts followed by a week off—but continues to find ways to train and improve. A former triathlete, Mack still spends plenty of time on the bike. He shares the story of a crash down Macquari...2025-06-271h 30

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Carl ErnstSam & Katie speak with Carl Ernst. Carl has had a long and successful running career, having run 29 marathons including ultra marathons (3-time Comrades Marathon finisher), and impressively will be lining up in a few weeks for his 16th consecutive Gold Coast Marathon. With PBs of 35:45 for 10k, 1:18:30 for the half, and 2:49 for the full marathon, Carl has been performing at a high level for many years. Carl speaks about receiving coaching previously from Barry Keem and now James Tunbridge—he likes to simply turn up and do the training prescribed. When it comes to mileage, Carl has ta...2025-06-161h 34

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Fraser KingThis week, Sam and Katie sit down with the unstoppable Fraser King, who just clocked a blazing 19:51 5K at the Wollongong Running Festival—a huge leap from his earlier 20:47 at Run Wollongong. Aside from running, Fraser is also a standout basketballer and shares how he juggles both sports while staying in peak condition. Fraser opens up about his journey with Autism, the importance of routine, and how he manages a full-time job alongside an intense training schedule. He’s currently fundraising for Aspect, a cause close to his heart, and recently featured on WIN News to talk abou...2025-06-081h 09

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Isaac ShawThis week, Sam & Katie catch up with rising middle-distance star Isaac Shaw, who’s just dropped a 30:37 PB at the Launceston 10k. While Isaac sees himself more as an 800/1500m specialist — with sharp PBs of 1:54 (800m) and 3:50 (1500m) — his recent form on the road is showing versatility and serious potential. We chat about: His transition from the HIRT squad to Brendan Hince’s Stable Training structure and benefits from the new coaching setup A last-minute aggressive race plan in Tassie Upcoming goals: cross country season, Albert Park GP 10k, and a bi...2025-06-021h 02

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Debbie BruceSam & Katie are joined this week by the dynamic and multi-talented Debbie Bruce — a true one-stop shop for health, fitness, and wellbeing. Debbie recently smashed a new PB at the Noosa Half Marathon, finishing in 1:43, and shares insights into her journey as a runner and health professional. Having taken up running 14 years ago after the birth of her first child, Debbie’s running journey has been on-and-off — until early 2023 when she committed to training for her first marathon. She teamed up with coach and former guest Karen Blay, a holder of numerous Australian records, and hasn’t looked b...2025-05-281h 22

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Flynn AddicottIn this episode, Sam and Katie chat with Flynn Addicott, a recent arrival to the Bega Valley who moved from Melbourne to take on a paramedic role at Bega Hospital. Flynn boasts impressive personal bests, including a 16:05 for 5K on the track and a 2:56 marathon. His running journey began in high school, where he tested his limits in cross country before developing a structured training routine. Notably, Flynn is known for his ability to run while holding his phone, even managing to switch songs during hard efforts. Katie shares her strong lead-up to the Noosa Half Marathon...2025-05-181h 10

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Mel JefferisIn this episode, Sam and Katie catch up with Mel Jeferris. Mel, based in Narooma, has been in impressive form lately, recently running a marathon personal best of 3:08:06 at Ballarat. Mel began running in 2015, completing her first marathon that same year in Melbourne. After taking a break to have two kids, she returned to running with structured training from her brother, Greg Frost, in 2020. Since then, Mel's progress has been consistent, with key workouts like 8x1km repeats, long tempos, and Sunday long runs with kickdowns alongside the Narooma Run Club. As she prepares for the Melbourne Marathon later...2025-05-111h 10

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Stefan Deane-SmithSam & Katie catch up with Stefan Deane-Smith. Stefan boasts PBs ranging from 1:53 for 800m through to a 70 minutes flat for the half marathon on a hilly Auckland course to come 3rd in the NZ Half Marathon Champs. Growing up in New Zealand, he ran competitively after starting out in a variety of sports through school. At his peak, he logged 160–200 km per week before stepping away from the sport for a time. After moving to Australia, Stefan gradually returned to high-level running and is now focused on the marathon—with the Gold Coast Marathon on the horizon and Valencia late...2025-05-041h 18

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV Ballarat Marathon Recap ft. Dane Ottesen & Greg FrostJoin us for two incredible stories from the Ballarat Marathon! Dane Ottesen shares his inspiring marathon debut, clocking a remarkable 2:46, while Greg Frost reflects on his 2:28 finish—achieving a lifelong running goal. Get a feel for the course, the atmosphere, and why this event should be on your radar for 2026. Whether you're chasing a PB or your first marathon finish, this episode will get your heart pumping. 2025-05-021h 21

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Sinead MacCana (RISE&RUN BALI) Sam and Katie chat with Sinead MacCana. Sinead is the founder of RISE&RUN Bali, a thriving community running group based in Canggu, Bali. Her running journey began alongside her career in Personal Training in Australia, where she also completed her first marathon. Presented with a unique opportunity, Sinead took on the Bali Hope Ultra — an 84km charity ultramarathon. To prepare, she made the bold decision to move to Bali, start a run club from her home to fundraise, and then complete the event. After the ultra, Sinead chose to keep the run club going, which has si...2025-04-271h 30

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Sarah Reiter (Boston Marathon Recap)Sam and Katie catch up with Sarah Reiter, Tracksmith athlete and longtime friend of Katie’s from college. Sarah’s resume is stacked with personal bests ranging from 16:21 for 5,000m to 2:31 for the marathon. Most recently, she placed 24th at the Boston Marathon, clocking a solid 2:33 on a course that chewed up many. Sarah gives us an inside look at her peak training week, logging 85 miles (~137km) with plenty of hills and a mix of threshold, marathon pace, and anaerobic sessions. This was one of eight intense weeks during her marathon build. She walks us through her tape...2025-04-241h 24

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV CTMF Race Recap ft. 2025 Winner Myles GoughMyles Gough re-joins the podcast after his 2nd win at Canberra Marathon last weekend in 2:30:08 Myles walks us through his training block as well as his taper and exciting race recap. It was a tactical day out and an exciting race, this ones a must listen! 2025-04-1847 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Adam BrillWith Katie back in the US, she and Sam are taking the next few weeks to catch up with some of our amazing international listeners. This week, they’re joined by Adam Brill, a passionate runner based in Boston, former colleague of Sam’s, and long-time listener of the show. Adam shares his unique running journey, which began after his professional golf career didn’t quite hit the heights he had aimed for. Determined to keep chasing goals, he set out to run the New York Marathon—his debut coming in around 4 hours 20. Since then, Adam has gotten s...2025-04-071h 34

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Pat MillerSam and Katie chat with Pat Miller, a core member of JT Running. Pat got into running a couple of years ago, initially as a lighthearted challenge to beat his business partner in a race. What started as a gag quickly became a valuable routine for his mental well-being, so he committed to it seriously. He later joined Savvy with a friend and hasn’t looked back since—quickly improving from a 21-minute 5K to 19 minutes. Pat now boasts personal bests of 10:24 for 3K, 17:51 for 5K, and 1:29 for the Half Marathon. Despite a demanding, labor-intensive work schedule and a busy...2025-03-301h 21

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Harm SchaapThis week, Sam, Mitch, and Katie catch up with Harm Schaap, who boasts some blistering PBs, including 3:51 for 1500m, 8:38 for 3000m, 14:58 for 5000m, and 31:12 for 10K. These times were set a few years ago, and Harm shares his long training journey with Hince’s Horses, moving from Mollymook to Wollongong for university. He recently ran a very minor PB for 1500m—less than a second faster—but it was a confidence booster, and he feels his current PBs are under threat this year after consistent training. He also takes us through some fiery training sessions with Luke Hince, a must-l...2025-03-251h 31

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Matt JohnsenSam and Mitch catch up with Matt Johnsen, an impressive runner who grew up in Broulee. After winning numerous national medals in the steeplechase, Matt made the choice to move down to Melbourne to pursue running. Once in Melbourne, Matt's teammates began going to college, and he felt he had the potential to do the same. He achieved remarkable personal bests, including 14:14 for the 5000m and 29:25 for the 10,000m. After college, Matt returned to Melbourne and was coached by Brad Croker, achieving times of 1:05 for the half marathon and 2:23 for the marathon. Shortly after these successes, he...2025-03-161h 24

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Paul Gallina & Andrew Kyrie (Traak Running) Sam, Katie, and Mitch chat with Paul Gallina and Andrew Kyrie. Paul is currently training for his first marathon in Wollongong at the end of April, while Andrew is an accomplished runner with a personal best of 19:01 in the 5k. Together, Paul and Andrew are the founders and owner-operators of Traak Hats, which offers a unique running hat designed to meet the needs of runners. This hat features a zipper, allowing for a pocket to hold gels during long runs. The idea originated from Andrew's frustration with carrying his car key while running a few years ago. ...2025-03-091h 22

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Laura MorathLaura had a stellar 2023, setting impressive PBs, including 18:15 for 5K, 38:50 for 10K, and a 1:26 half marathon—winning the Wollongong Running Festival in the process. She ran her first half marathon in 2016 but didn’t fully commit to running at the time. It wasn’t until recently, after having her two boys, Thomas and William, that she found the consistency to train seriously. Past guest and friend Renae Placek played a key role in encouraging Laura to take up running more competitively. Now, she’s a regular at Kembla Joggers' Thursday night track meets, balancing training with a busy wor...2025-03-021h 16

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Morgan Clarke (Your Local Run Club)Episode Summary Sam, Mitch, and Katie sit down with Morgan Clarke, the driving force behind Your Local Run Club in Shellharbour. What started as a small group of friends meeting for a weekly run has grown into a thriving community, with 50-70 runners hitting the Marina every Wednesday morning. The club welcomes runners of all levels, kicking off from the Shellharbour Ocean Pool, looping around the Marina, and wrapping up with a swim and coffee at Darley St Local. Morgan is a standout athlete in her own right, with experience in Surf Life Saving Ironman...2025-02-231h 10

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Luke Hince (NSW 5000m Champ)Sam, Mitch, and Katie catch up with NSW 5000m Champion Luke Hince. Luke shares insights into his past nine months of training since breaking 30 minutes for 10K at Sydney10 last year. Despite dealing with minor niggles and work stress, he has maintained consistent training. He recaps his thrilling victory at the NSW State 5000m Championships, clocking 14:11. After making a bold move to the front at 3K, he was caught with 400m to go but surged back ahead with 150m left to take the win. Luke credits the unwavering support of the Wollongong Track Club for his progress.2025-02-161h 23

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Jack RatzSam, Katie, and Mitch catch up with Jack Ratz. Jack resides in Canberra and runs with the Deagony of Defeat Run Club. However, his partner's family is from Pambula, so he often visits the Sapphire Coast. Jack started running during COVID. He used to play AFL and coaches gymnastics, so he has an impressive power base. He has run some blistering times in a short period, including a 16:10 for 5k and 2:39 for the marathon. Jack trains with power as a metric, with Zaine Upton as his coach. Katie recaps her week of sickness, missing her heat for...2025-02-091h 35

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Rede CarneySam and Mitch sit down with Rede Carney, who has some impressive personal bests—all achieved after breaking the three-hour mark at the Sydney Marathon last year. He has run 17:11 at the GONG5000 and placed second at the recent SMC Road Series Half Marathon with a time of 1:19:32. Rede took up running in his 30s but has prioritized health and fitness since he was 17. Coming from a triathlon background, he considers himself to have a "diesel engine" and has recently incorporated speedwork into his training. As a result, his performances over shorter distances have improved rapidly. Rede sh...2025-02-021h 34

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Hollie Betts (Narooma Run Club) Sam, Mitch, and Katie chat with Holli Betts, the founder of the Narooma Run Club. Despite being relatively new to running, Holli has made remarkable progress. Inspired by Mel Jefferis, she started running regularly and has already completed two half marathons, improving her personal bests (PBs) for the 5k and 10k, including a fresh PB at Wagga Wagga Parkrun last week. The Narooma Run Club began with just seven women meeting on Sundays to run at Bar Beach, Narooma. However, as interest grew, it quickly outgrew a simple group chat. Holli started promoting the weekly runs on s...2025-01-281h 18

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Maddi CostanzoSam and Katie chat with Maddi Costanzo. Maddi has played soccer at an elite level since the beginning of high school, competing across Europe and the U.S. She was on track to go pro but suffered an ACL injury during a game, requiring extensive rehab. A few years later, after returning to the field and performing well, Maddi experienced another ACL injury. However, she turned this setback into a positive by completing several courses to develop a holistic understanding of health and fitness. Now, Maddi coaches large groups of younger kids in areas such as strength, nutrition, and...2025-01-191h 21

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV 1st BirthdayA quick message from Sam on the 1st year of the podcast, followed by Russ and Sam's 'practice' podcast before the original launch. Enjoy, thank you to our listeners and our partners. 2025-01-1736 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Chloe PatemanSam, Katie, and Mitch are joined by Chloe Pateman. Chloe is a Wollongong local who has recently moved to the Gold Coast. She boasts an impressive list of personal bests from 2024, including 4:37 for 1500m and 36:37 for 10k. Chloe started running in Year 10 and has been part of several squads, including Vicki McPhillips' group running around Blackbutt and the HIRT Squad. She has now joined GC Run Co, a group she connected with during a training camp in Perisher. Chloe enjoys running as it helps her break up her routine and stay focused on the task at hand. ...2025-01-121h 14

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Amy O'HalloranSam, Katie, and Mitch chat with Amy O’Halloran. Amy has delivered some big performances, winning the Sydney Harbour 5k in 2019 and placing 2nd at the Newcastle Marathon in 2022 with a time of 2:53. Despite her fast road times, Amy also boasts impressive track performances, having run 4:22 for 1500m during her college years in the US. Amy is extremely passionate about running but has recently faced injury struggles and opened up about their impact. Her goal is to reach the start line in sub-2:50 shape within the next four years. Sam kicks off training this week, hitting the tr...2025-01-061h 37

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Nathaniel BrisbaneNathaniel Brisbane joins Sam, Katie, and the infamous Russ Dessaix-Chin on the podcast this week. Nathaniel has achieved remarkable progress in a short period of time—he set a goal to break 25 minutes in the 5k late in 2022 and brought his time down to under 17 minutes within a few months. This year, Nathaniel has run several impressive personal bests, including 4:07 for 1500m, 8:47 for 3k, 15:14 for 5k, 32:47 for 10k, 72:10 for the half marathon, and capped it off with a 2:36 marathon at the Gold Coast. Nathaniel credits consistent training for his success and has recently joined Brendan Hince’s trai...2024-12-311h 21

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. James TunbridgeSam, Katie, and Mitch catch up with James ‘Tunnaz’ Tunbridge, whose impressive personal bests include 8:26 for 3000m and a recent 2:32 marathon in Sydney. James, who played high-level tennis in his teenage years, naturally ran 5Ks in the low 16-minute range without structured training. In 2011, after a chance encounter with Russ Dessaix-Chin at parkrun, James joined Russ for training sessions to elevate his performance. Recently, James launched his own running business, ‘JT Running,’ which has been buzzing with activity. The business offers Tuesday track sessions, Friday tempo runs, dedicated programming, and strength training. Sam is back...2024-12-231h 53

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Karyn HamiltonSam, Mitch, and Katie catch up with Karyn Hamilton, an avid runner who has completed 42 half marathons—and counting! Interestingly, Karyn wasn’t always passionate about running. She discovered her love for it after the birth of her daughter, initially running with a pram. After completing the Gold Coast Half Marathon, Karyn was hooked and participated in numerous events within the following 12 months. Karyn shares her balanced approach to "Gym to Run" programming, explaining how she aligns her strength training with race schedules. She also provides insight into her weekly routine, which includes a mix of running and...2024-12-161h 30

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Ralph MathiessenSam, Mitch & Katie chat with Ralph Mathiessen. Ralph has run 50 marathons since he started running 11 years ago, having recently run the Berlin Marathon as his 50th, which was also the 50 year anniversary for Berlin. Ralph got into running to simplify his commutes to Tafe, though had a knack for cross country with his mates throughout high school. Since his dad had dragged him into doing marathons at the time. Ralph shares some funny marathon experiences with us including some stomach issues with the Gu Salted Caramels at the M7, getting caught for 3rd place just 100s of metres from...2024-12-091h 19

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV - Christmas Gift for Runners GuideKatie and Sam catch up to share some gift ideas for runners. Tune in if you're struggling to come up with your own wish list or are looking for some inspiration to buy for your loved ones! 2024-12-0341 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Pete NasebySam, Katie & Mitch speak with local physio and runner Pete Naseby. Pete has some handy PB’s ranging from 17:53 for the 5k and 3:06 for the Marathon at Sydney this year. Pete has been a long-time member of WTC training with Tunners and Frosty throughout Uni. Due to family demands Pete took some time off consistent running training and programming but is back in the thick of things now having recently run some solid PB’s. Pete explains how he uses his physio knowledge to compliment his own running, and also runs us through the recent treatment approach of Sam’s Shin...2024-12-021h 35

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Daniel WoodSam, Mitch & Katie chat with Daniel Wood. Dan has been cleaning up the local 5k races winning both Shellharbour 5k and Husky 5k in the last few months. Dan trains with Coach Rob McDonald with Nowra Athletics Club, but lives in Culburra Beach. Dan has run 16:59 at Husky Parkrun, and 35:45 at Sydney10 earlier this year. Dan started running a few years ago to sharpen up for touch, casually running 1:22 at Shellharbour Half. Shortly after he ran 52km fundraising for charity and days later tore his ACL playing Touch Footy. That gave him time to think about what direction he...2024-11-251h 18

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Holly HowellThe crew speak with Holly Howell this week. Holly is a couple of weeks off her win at Husky Marathon where she ran 3:02. Holly ran more casually years ago completing the London Marathon and the Great Wall of China Marathon. After having a few years off Holly joined Savvy runners here in the gong and after a couple of years nailed all of her PB’s this year. She also came 3rd overall in the Gold Coast Marathon Half and Full Marathon combined event running 1:25 and an impromptu 3:17 marathon. Sam reluctantly provides a ‘shinjury’ update, but is positi...2024-11-171h 14

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV - Men's Mental Health ChatInspired by the vulnerability of our guests on the Podcast, Sam, Mitch & previous guest Dane Ottesen decide to open up about some of their personal mental health issues as they relate to running. We talk about some distressing mental health topics to please consider that before listening in. 2024-11-161h 27

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Meg DoughertySam, Mitch, and Katie speak with Meg Dougherty following her impressive performance at the Husky Half last weekend. Meg, who grew up in Kiama, is currently spending time with her family there but usually resides in Yamba. She and her family have just returned from a caravan trip around Australia, where she managed the adventure with five kids in tow. This year, Meg has broken several of her previous PBs, running 18:17 at the Nightcliff parkrun in 31-degree heat, completing a 38:03 time trial along a 2k-long driveway in the NT, and recently clocking 1:22 at the Aldinga Half Marathon in South...2024-11-101h 34

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Harry McGillSam, Mitch & Katie speak with Harry McGill. Harry has had an extremely exciting year being a big part of Jess Hull’s Olympic Campaign joining her workouts during her Europe training season. Harry talks us through how that arrangement came about and shares some of the experiences from being a part of the group. After recapping some of Harry’s PB’s they are even more impressive factoring in he did them the day after training sessions (14:16 for the 5km is one of them). He also shares a funny story how his mate said he’d give him $10 for every mi...2024-11-041h 29

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Alex SealSam, Mitch, and Katie chat with Alex Seal. Alex competed in college for Boston University and walks us through his move from Australia. He ran 4:01 three times in a row for the mile, but unfortunately never broke the 4-minute barrier, though he boasts a range of impressive personal bests. Since moving back to Australia, Alex took a break from running but returned early last year. Since then, he’s run 30:40 at the Sydney 10k this year and 1:11 at the Wollongong Running Festival. Alex is currently managing an Achilles injury but is keen to increase his mileage and work toward a...2024-10-281h 27

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Jack TiddThis week we’re joined by Jack Tidd who ran 2:58 at Melbourne marathon last week to wrap up his sub 3 journey. Coached by previous guest and Ironman Italy winner Chris Beckmans Tiddy has seen rapid improvement in the marathon, running a sub 90 half only 12 months ago. Tiddy loves the routine of running and the community, and seems to be gravitating to longer distances as he gears up for Kosciuszko 100k in December. 2024-10-211h 16

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Marc Bergmeier Sam and Katie chat with Marc Bergmeier. Marc grew up in Wagga and played AFL during his junior years but gravitated toward running a few years after finishing high school. He works on the farm back in Wagga intermittently, but when he doesn't, he lives in Wollongong. This year, he has been training with Liam Mahoney and Brendan Smith, and all three of them reached their lofty goal of running sub-3 hour marathons. Although Marc didn’t have the best day at the Gold Coast earlier this year, he made up for it in a big way by running 2:54 at Sy...2024-10-1358 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTFTV ft. Renee PlacekThis week Sam and Katie chat with Renee Placek who has been winning lots of local races including Shellharbour 10k. Renee has run 10:21 for 3km, 18:36 for 5km, 38:50 for 10k, 1:25 for the half and 3:38 at New York Marathon 10 years ago. Renee has had a long running career being into middle distance as a junior and completing her first marathon in her mid 20s. Over the last couple of years after Renee has returned to running after having 2 kids and has focused on structured training, nutrition and regular racing with Kembla Joggers. Renee’s recent form has been unbelievable and her ex...2024-10-061h 15

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Brendan SmithSam and Mitch chat with Brendan Smith, who has run 2:55 at both the Sydney and Gold Coast Marathons this year. Despite only training intentionally for a short period, Brendan has improved rapidly from his 3:33 marathon debut in Sydney last year. He has benefited from the Never Lazy Run Club’s inclusivity and structured training. With a competitive nature and disciplined work ethic, Brendan shows us that a lot can be achieved in just a few months if you put your mind to it. Mitch is back into solid training after Sydney, stringing together 96 km despite missing a da...2024-09-301h 06

Tales from the Valley PodcastThe Russell Dessaix-Chin Wag - Sydney Marathon RecapWelcome back to the Russell Dessaix-Chin Wag! Mitch and Russ recap their Sydney Marathon experiences. Mitch, despite less-than-ideal preparation, makes his debut with a 2:54 finish, picking up momentum in the final 10 kilometers. Russ, initially planning to pace only until 30 kilometers, missed a drink at the halfway mark, falling 30 seconds behind the group he was pacing. However, he rallied and surged past with a mile to go, finishing in 2:32. Tune in for a few Wollongong shoutouts, two outstanding performances, and a verbal breakdown of the course. And, of course, we’ll discuss the massive poster of Russ from th...2024-09-291h 17

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Brad DryburghGear up for a packed episode this week as Sam and Katie chat with Brad Dryburgh. Brad hosts his own podcast, A Lot to Talk About, but today we focus on his running journey. Brad shares his experiences living with cystic fibrosis, which didn’t hinder him too much until he was 18, when he began to experience lung-related effects. His distance running journey started with the Active Boys (the previous name of Never Lazy Run Club), where he completed a month of 5km runs. Afterward, he had a health episode and found himself in the hospital. Determined to...2024-09-251h 59

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Lucy HolmanSam and Katie chat with Lucy Holman. In just five short years, Lucy has won the Husky 10k twice in a row with a PB of 38:05 (even after getting taken out by the lead bike and hitting the deck). She also finished the UTA 100 in under 12 hours, despite tearing an ankle ligament 14k into the race. It’s clear that Lucy leaves nothing on the table when she races, and she talks to us about how she balances a busy family life with a demanding running schedule. Lucy is preparing to race her first marathon at Shellharbour in a co...2024-09-151h 19

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Sharon SutherlandSam and Katie speak with Sharon Sutherland, a 2016 Bravehearts 777 participant and key organizer for the Kiama Running Club. One of Sharon’s most impressive accomplishments was participating in the Bravehearts 777 event, which required $10,000 in fundraising for the leading child protection foundation and involved running a half marathon each day for 7 days in 7 different states. The travel and physical demands were daunting, even just to listen to. Sharon has also run a handful of World Majors and talks about the remaining ones she intends to complete. Sharon’s work in formalizing the Kiama Running Club has been successful, with...2024-09-091h 08

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Sam JonesSam, Katie, and Mitch speak with Sam Jones. Sam has very impressive personal bests, including 14:55 for 5K and 68:30 for the half marathon. Sam was involved in athletics when he was younger but found more enjoyment in downhill mountain biking. However, running made its way back into Sam’s life out of necessity during his travels. Being self-coached, Sam wanted to remove the stress of creating his own training programs and enlisted Brady Threlfall to take the reins. Sam manages to balance a demanding job with his running program and finds that there is a fine line for hi...2024-09-021h 44

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Claire RaynerSam, Katie, and Mitch chat with Claire Rayner. Claire has had a long and successful running career, boasting a 35:00 10K personal best at just 16 years old. More recently, she ran a 2:58 marathon in Newcastle on a lapped and windy course. Claire shares her journey of moving from Canberra to Wollongong for university and how she has learned to manage her training load and intensity over time. We hear how Claire benefits from training with a squad and incorporates strength training into her routine. Recently, Claire has been dealing with hip issues, which have prevented her from maintaining...2024-08-251h 32

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Liam MantonKatie, Mitch, and Sam speak with Liam Manton this week. Liam is fresh off his 2:54 marathon on the Sunshine Coast last weekend, so we’re lucky enough to get a current recap. Liam has an eclectic endurance history, spending a lot of time in the gym with kettlebells and biking. Liam started running with Runcrew but recently began working with Pulse and has seen great results. His other PBs include 17 flat for 5k, 34:47 for 10k, and 1:18 for the half. Sam put the tools down for 4 days last week with a self-diagnosed adductor strain, which seemed to...2024-08-181h 21

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Dane OttesenSam, Katie, and Mitch are joined by WTC member Dane Ottesen. In just a few short years, Dane has run an impressive time trial of 15:04 on the Picton Parkrun course (though not during an official event), but officially clocked 15:37 at the Wollongong Running Festival, 31:55 at the Sydney 10K, and 71:50 at the Gold Coast Half Marathon. Dane started running when Picton Parkrun began, initially finishing in 22 minutes. He improved to 18 minutes on his own until Myles Gough traveled up for Parkrun and introduced him to WTC. Since then, Dane has been coached by IRP’s Brady Threlfall and ha...2024-08-111h 11

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Jaymee McPherson - Just Another Run ClubSam, Katie, and Josh are joined by Jaymee McPherson, the founder of Just Another Run Club. Jaymee started JARC in January this year as she wanted to have a safe space for women to get into running. Jaymee also provides holistic programming for running, cross-training, and strength training. Jaymee ran her first half marathon at Kiama Classic this year and feels ready to step up to the marathon, though she is biding her training efforts while she deals with a few niggles. Katie is slowly ramping up her running as she does 25 km featuring a lot of...2024-08-051h 15

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Myles GoughSam, Katie, and Josh catch up with Myles Gough. Myles won the Canberra Marathon in 2021 with a time of 2:25 and holds some other impressive results. To our hosts' surprise, Myles only picked up running in 2016, starting at Parkrun to meet new people. Myles explains how his running developed, taking many learnings from local coach Barry Keem. He shares how he stayed fit during injury through cross-training and recently ran 2:39 at the Gold Coast Marathon. We also hear how Myles manages the challenges of balancing work, family, and running at a high level. Myles takes us...2024-07-291h 30

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Rohan Laurendet Mitch is living it up in Spain, so Joshua "JOSH10" Engel is here for a few weeks to fill in. Sam, Josh, and Katie are joined by national middle-distance runner Rohan Laurendet. Rohan has run impressive times of 1:52 for 800 meters and 48.77 for 400 meters. However, he has found success in the 400-meter hurdles, running 51.56 in April this year. Rohan provides some interesting insights about his time spent transitioning from flat running to hurdling. Rohan is also a physio, so he talks us through his strength and conditioning protocols, as well as providing feedback to our hosts this week. Josh stacks s...2024-07-221h 24

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Kate MattsSam, Mitch, and Katie are joined by Kate Matts, Head of Saucony Australia. Kate has been with Saucony since before the launch of the Endorphin line, so she has extensive knowledge of how Saucony’s incredible range has expanded over the past few years. Kate is able to give us technical insights into some of the upcoming shoes in the range over the coming months and years, as well as insights into how design choices and product direction are determined. Kate also provides a unique perspective on her own running, given how she came to running after starting work wi...2024-07-151h 11

Tales from the Valley PodcastThe Russell Dessaix-Chin Wag - Gold Coast Marathon RecapSam and Russ catch up for the first time since the Christchurch Marathon, off the back of Russ’s stellar performance in the Gold Coast Half Marathon. Russ talks about his training since Christchurch and his new coaching relationship with Barry Keem. Russ has his eyes on C2S and the Sydney Marathon, but his ultimate goal for this year is to run a fast marathon in Japan. Russ recaps the Gold Coast Marathon weekend for us, and then the guys shout out some coastal results. Tune in for the first episode of the Russell Dessaix-Chin Wag, an...2024-07-1256 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Steph AustonMitch and Sam catch up with Steph Auston this week. Steph is a highly credentialed road and trail runner with a stack of podium finishes and wins. Steph spent a lot of time living in Merimbula at the start of her trail running journey, though she currently resides in Newcastle. In 2019, Stephanie achieved her peak road Personal Bests, marking a significant milestone in her career before transitioning to trail running. Her trail running breakthrough came with a golden ticket to Western States, earned through a second-place finish at the Black Canyon, and another ticket secured at Tarawerra...2024-07-071h 14

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Trent MacleaySam and Mitch catch up with Trent Macleay this week. Trent has run 17:27 for 5000m, 52:44 at C2S, 1:22 for the half, and 2:56 just a few weeks ago at the Noosa Marathon. Trent came into his own as a runner after picking up the running bug from the rest of his family, running his first C2S around a decade ago. Trent tells us how he has evolved as a runner since then and has started to run these impressive PBs. Coached by Barry Keem, Trent is keen to keep improving on these times with a big focus on the...2024-07-011h 05

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Lauren MitchellLauren ‘Loz’ Mitchell Joins Mitch, Sam & Katie on the podcast. Loz ran a World Jrs Qualifier in the 800m of 2:06 as well as 4:23 in the 1500m. Loz took some time away from the sport following her success as a Junior however has run very impressive PB’s from 17:29 in the 5k to a 2:59 Marathon. Loz talks us through the importance of training sensibly and enjoying running as a sport. Loz runs with the HIRT squad run by Ian Hatfield and Debbie Holland. Loz walks us through her recent training philosophy leading into Gold Coast Half Marathon. Kati...2024-06-241h 18

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Alex BuiMitch and Sam catch up with Alex Bui. Alex has completed an Ironman in 11:06, UTA100k in 13:52 and also has run 4:53 for the Mile, 16:50 for 5k and just over 3 hours for the marathon (not to mention some impressive lifts in the gym). Alex posts a lot of great content on Instagram documenting his fitness journey, the latest endeavor being his sub 2:50 attempt at the Gold Coast in a couple of weeks. Sam puts 29km down in his first week back to running, Mitch continues another week of solid training hit 120km last week and Alex nails his...2024-06-171h 29

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Wollongong Running Festival Recap ft. James TunbridgeSam sits down with James Tunbridge to discuss another successful Wollongong Running Festival Event. Tune in for a full recap and also Tunnaz’ race against Novak Djokovic. 2024-06-1324 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Kristina JankulovskaSam, Katie & Mitch are joined by Kristina Jankulovska the founder of the ‘Coast to Mountain’ Running store based in Port Kembla. Kristina talks to us about juggling parenting, running the store, working full-time and managing her own running journey. Kristina recently completed the UTA50K race in the blue mountains and walks us through a very deliberate training plan from nutrition all the way through to 4am gym sessions and cross-training. Mitch walks us through his race at Wollongong Running Festival where he ran 1:19 in the half marathon, and Katie takes out the win in 5k Female Cate...2024-06-101h 26

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast ft. Luke HinceIn this episode, the hosts are joined by Luke Hince, who shares his experience running a 29:57 at the Sydney 10 race. The day after his impressive performance, Luke discusses the race and his training strategies. Mitch recaps his recent training sessions, balancing two gigs, and his performance at the Sydney 10. Katie provides an overview of her week of training, talks about undergoing VO2 max testing, and discusses dealing with a recent niggle and its impact on her training. The episode also includes special discussions about how each host ended up with their current coaches, exploring the...2024-05-201h 23

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast Ft. Glenn Edmonds - Interview w/ James Tunbridge Mitch, Katie and Sam welcome Glenn Edmonds, a key figure in the Sapphire Coast Runners community. Glenn shares his impressive running journey, from clocking a speedy 15:30 in the 5k to a solid 2:58 in the marathon, spanning different stages of his career. Beyond his own achievements, Glenn also shares insights into coaching a talented group of runners on the South Coast, with promising results. Katie dials back her training this week in terms of intensity, though still clocks 119km, while Mitch maintains his consistency with 109km logged. Sam returns to running after addressing ongoing shin concerns, though he's...2024-05-131h 45

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - London Marathon Recap ft. Dan SquiresSam is joined by 2 new regular co-hosts and previous guests Katie Mahoney and Mitch Ryan. Mitch starts by providing a Fitness5 recap from the event in Wollongong last week, Katie is able to provide her experience as well given she ran in the event. Sam opens up about his continued reliance on cycling for fitness, despite ongoing struggles with shin issues. Mitch also shares his recent achievements, putting together a solid week of running with two big sessions and a 118km week. Meanwhile, Katie takes listeners through her race week, recounting her impressive p...2024-05-071h 48

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Japan Marathon Recap ft. Charl Jansen Van Rensburg & Greg FrostWelcome back to our running podcast! Today, Sam sits down with Charl and Frosty to unpack their recent races in Osaka and Tokyo. Charl clocked in at 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 41 seconds, while Frosty finished in 2 hours, 35 minutes, and 55 seconds. But the story doesn't end with the finish line. Join us as Sam delves into their travel tales, from navigating Tokyo's bustling streets to soaking in Osaka's vibrant atmosphere. And of course, there's the essential discussion on Japanese cuisine – from pre-race fueling to post-race feasting, they spill all the delicious details. Join us as we recap Ch...2024-04-3055 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley - Christchurch Marathon RecapIn the latest podcast episode, Russ and Sam tackle the Christchurch Marathon with mixed experiences. Despite struggling with a shin stress fracture, Sam completes the 10k race in a respectable 39 minutes after minimal training. Russ, however, steals the show with a remarkable performance. He clinches 4th place in the marathon, crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 33 minutes, and 14 seconds, achieving his first-ever negative split in a marathon. During their time in Christchurch, Russ and Sam also had the chance to explore the city and its surroundings, enjoying some memorable experiences. Sam, has already set his sights on...2024-04-211h 05

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Canberra Marathon Recap ft. Liam Mahoney & Josh EngelIn this episode of the podcast, Sam is joined by Liam Mahoney and Josh Engel to provide an insightful recap of the recent Canberra Marathon. Liam recently ran an impressive 16:42 for the 5km distance, bringing that achievement to the discussion. Meanwhile, Josh shares his journey, having completed the marathon in an impressive time of 2 hours and 46 minutes. One of the highlights of the discussion is Liam's marathon performance, where he finished in 3 hours and 3 seconds, agonizingly close to his goal of running sub-3 hours. Despite falling just short of his target, Liam's determination and perseverance shine through...2024-04-151h 21

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley - Episode 7 Ft. Barry KeemWe had the pleasure to get a huge running name in the Illawarra Region on this week. Barry Keem joins Russ and Sam. 2:21 Marathoner, 100km Australian Team Representative, Ultra Runner and Super Coach, we hear about Barry's eclectic and lengthy running background, a number of marathons he's won and his transition to the ultra space. Baz tells us about his current training leading into the Sydney Backyard Ultra this weekend. Sam strings together a few runs finally though proceeds with caution still treating his effected Tibial Stress and mixing in cross training. He has hopes t...2024-04-091h 35

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Dan SquiresSam speaks with Dan Squires, a UOW alumni now living in Ireland. Dan has his own podcast 'The Back Straight' recapping and reviewing the running results over in Ireland. Only having run for a short few years, Dan has some very impressive PB's ranging from 16:38 for 5km through to a 2:39 marathon in less than ideal conditions at Dublin a few years ago. Not only has Dan been successful on the roads but has taken part in a number of long distance events so is quite experienced when it comes to longer trail events. Dan runs...2024-04-0149 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley - Episode 6 Ft. Josh EngelJosh joins Sam and Russ this week as he laces up for Canberra Marathon the week after next. Josh has impressive PB's ranging from 9:18 for 3k through to 2:41 for the marathon, and is hoping to gain more experience at Canberra to execute in the marathon. He tells us about his solid training block, nutrition and also about his luxurious running wardrobe. Sam gives us some sad news who is stuck in the moonboot as his shin turned out to be a stress reaction, though he's in good spirits and is doing his best to maintain...2024-03-251h 38

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Paige PenroseSam gets the chance to chat with Paige Penrose. Paige has an exceptional trail resume with wins in the UTA 22k, the Takayna 26k, The Buffalo Stampede and the UTK 27k. Paige is currently in the US studying at the University of Nevada and competing on the track. Paige talks about the differences training in the US versus back at Stanwell Park, including training at altitude and what she's learning training on the track. Paige has ambitions to race in some longer trail events as well so starts to consider what training intensities work for he...2024-03-1939 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley - Episode 5 ft. Karen BlayKaren joins Russ and Sam this week. Karen walks us through her long and successful running career which includes a number of Australian Records in the 55-59 and 60-64 categories. She will look to add the remaining records to her collection in Hobart in a couple of weeks and also looks to break 3 hours at Gold Coast Marathon this year. Russ starts to string together some solid training and roll into Christchurch Marathon, cracking 100km for a couple of weeks now. Sam continues to string together Marathon Sessions and high mileage but has looked forward to a...2024-03-121h 38

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Katie MahoneySam gets to chat with Katie Mahoney. Katie moved to Australia from the US so gives us a lot of great insights to running over there and the College track experience, as well as an interesting background on how she got into running. Katie has a number of impressive PB's across the board include 7th place at Melbourne Marathon in 2022 with a 2:46, and she runs us through her typical training structure and coaching relationship. Katie and Sam chat about improving on their Beer Mile times being the current Wollongong Champions, and also delve into discussion...2024-03-051h 09

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - WTC Handicap Champs ft. Mitch RyanSam catches up with Mitch Ryan to get a recap of the WTC Handicap Champs last weekend. a Mile, 5k and 3k race took place over the weekend. The event went off without a hitch due to a lot of effort in coordinating through a lot of different people in the Wollongong Running Community. Saucony, Capital Brewing, Coast2Mountain Running and Bailey Nelson all helped out from a sponsorship perspective. A great weekend with a lot of PB's being run, Wollongong is definitely a good place to live if you're a runner right now. 2024-03-0420 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley - Episode 4 ft. Brad CrokerSam and Russ get the chance to sit down with a real big dog in the running industry Bradley Croker. Crokes grew up in Mollymook and didn't run so much as a kid, but was inspired by the 96' Olympics and picked up running casually on the treadmill. Fast forward Crokes is a co-host on the Inside Running Podcast and has had a very successful running career with a 2:17 marathon and impressive PB's all the way down to the 800. Crokes runs us through some beautiful running trails between Ulladulla and Batemans Bay, in fact was humbled on a...2024-02-281h 24

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Dylan Gall on NLRCDylan Gall joins Sam for a chat on the podcast. Dylan is the co-founder of the Never Lazy Run Club, and a talented runner himself (17:02 5k and 35:55 10k). Growing up in Narooma Dylan always did a bit of running while he did boxing, though when he moved to the Gong he took up running a little more seriously. Initially, Dylan and Jarrod had started the ‘Active Bois Run Club’ which was a hand full of mates who met at the kiosk. The likes of Timmy Waters and Nath Hennessy were rolling around, and before they knew it they had upwa...2024-02-2050 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Charl Jansen van RensburgSam and Russ chat with Charl after learning he is gearing up for Osaka Marathon on February 25th. Charl has impressive PB's across the board including 15:57 for 5k, 34:10 for 10k, 1:16 for the half and 2:45 at New York marathon. Charl tells us how he started running in Africa growing up, and how he dabbled in multiple sports which gave him a basis for a long and healthy running career. Charl has had an impressive and consistent training block despite a very busy schedule and working in a high pressure field career wise. We talk about how f...2024-02-1747 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley - Episode 3 ft. Greg FrostThis week we get to chat to good mate and 2:32 man Greg Frost. Frosty ran his Marathon PB at Berlin Marathon in 2022 and took out the first Wollongong Running Festival 10k. Frosty hails from Narooma and spent is junior years playing a bunch of different sports. Frosty now stares down the barrel of Tokyo Marathon on March 3rd and he’s in some ripper form off the back of some beefy Marathon Sessions, with friend of the show James Tunbridge at the helm coaching wise. Russ is back running some reasonable mileage as he carefully plans to sp...2024-02-131h 14

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Chris BeckmansSam gets the chance to speak with Chris 'Becko' Beckmans - 8:28 Ironman Triathlete, 1:12 Half-Marathoner and an all around accomplished endurance athlete. Chris grew up in Wagga and studied at UOW, though he flew under the radar as a very gifted athlete while he carved up the South Coast AFL Comp for the Wollongong Bulldogs. Years down the track Chris is now living in the UK and sticks to a very impressive training routine. We hear about his training philosophy, including how he approached the Bike, Swim and Running disciplines intuitively to get the most out of himself, h...2024-02-0959 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley - Episode 2 ft. Mitch RyanMitch Ryan, the informal Executive Director of Wollongong Track Club joins Russ and Sam this week. We hear about MItch's stellar junior running career and how he rekindled his love for running in recent years; and we can't forget about his fierce rivalry with Josh "Frothua" Engels. Mitch and Russ then run through the history of Wollongong Track Club and Mitch talks about his goals to bring the different running communities in Wollongong together with interesting and inclusive events. Russ goes for his first run and tells us about his plan to gradually get back i...2024-01-301h 15

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley Podcast - Zac O'neilSam has a chat with Zac O'neil 2 months after his ripper top 10 performance at C2K (240km from the Coast of Eden to the top of Kosciuszko). Zac tells us how he got into running, and talks about his travels across the Middle East and Europe last year which featured 2nd place in the Wadi Rum Full Moon Marathon (informally known as Tatooine Marathon) and the Val d Aran 110k in the Pyrenees as a qualification event for C2K. He also opens up about his training prior to C2K and the race experience itself with...2024-01-2439 min

Tales from the Valley PodcastTales from the Valley - Episode 1Sam and Russ introduce the Tales from the Valley Podcast and the intention to bring awareness to running on the South Coast of NSW. Sam is stacking together training weeks, while Russ talks about how he manages an unfortunate early injury in his leadup. While Russ gets back to the training track Sam is lacing up for the Blue Mile 5k at the Wollongong Aquathon on Australia Day, and the Bay to Bridge half marathon in Batemans Bay the following week. 2024-01-1731 min