Pat represented Australia a staggering 18 times throughout his career and competed in 3 Commonwealth Games during the 90's. He's a 4 time winner of the Gold Coast Marathon and held the Australian All-Comers record for the half marathon (61:11) for 31 years. 

He was recently bestowed the honour of “Medal of the order of Australia” (OAM) for services to community health and athletics.

Pat is a laid-back bloke to chat with yet fiercely passionate about his sport and fitness in general. His depth of knowledge is immense yet his coaching philosophy is to keeps things simple. We have a lot to learn from Pat Carroll.

We also get to hear about a fantastic challenge set out by 'friends of the show' at Bloody Mission. The Vertical 5km Challenge is set to raise valuable funds for the Leukemia Foundation who are aiming to stamp out blood cancer.

To get involved jump on Vertical 5km Challenge | Bloody Mission | Leukaemia Foundation

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We discuss what it's like lining up at the most competitive trail race in the world and how intimidating the mighty Pyranees are to run across!

Matt has won almost everything there is to win back here in Australia and we get some great insight from the front of the pack. His race results page is something to behold! We also dive into Matt's global exploits from Laverado and UTMB all the way to running a 4 day ultra around Mt Everest!

Matt is a truly humble champion and it was an absolute pleasure to share his story. Enjoy!

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This week we break down the absolute essentials of training and race nutrition and give you all the latest info and research to dominate your next running goal.

We discuss the different challenges that racing provides, including heat, altitude, cold and distances from 5km to 500km. Gaby provides strategies to optimise performance across the span of conditions.

Gaby breaks down the science on fat-optimisation versus ultra high carb intake as well as dispelling the myth of the perfect 'race-weight'. We also dive into caffeine tablets, pickle juice, beetroot juice, collagen and creatine.

If you want to explore Gaby's incredible nutrition brain further please jump on to her Free Endurance Nutrition Audit @ https://intenseatfit.scoreapp.com/

Get out the pen and paper for this one.

Haddy also reviews the Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL with Sean down at Runnulla

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Anyway way you look at it, the numbers are earth shattering. 

This week I got the chance to sit down with the great Sam Harvey.

Sam has been described as an ultra running savage but I actually found him to be a scholar and above all else, a professional. The insight I got into draining every last ounce of your mortal potential was outstanding. 

We get some very intimate details of Sam's physical exploits at Dead Cow Gully and the mental game required to be top of the ultra running mountain.

Sam's singular focus to be the best in the World is so inspiring and his approach is so well considered that you are sure to upskill your running game by just listening in!

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Trish has had some incredible results across the last few years with wins at Ultratrail Australia, Ultratrail Kosciuszko, Mt Stromlo and Kunyanyi.

We dive into Trish's difficulties with stomach problems and fuelling and how she's overcome them as well as the challenges around training load when family, work and running are competing with each other.

Trish is a wonderfully knowledgable and determined athlete. Combine that with her role as a physiotherapist and there's a tonne to learn from this episode.

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Since turning his hand to the dirt, Dave has had wins in most of the major Australian trail races and podiumed internationally at several of the iconic mountain races, in distances from as short as 5km to multi-day events.

In his impossibly cool role as an ambassador for The North Face, Dave has found himself in some of the wildest and remote destinations on the planet and his passion for conservation and looking after the disadvantaged shines through strongly.

We chat about corporatisation and it's affect on our favourite races, the future of trail running globally and what race directors need to look for to maintain our wild places and the trails we love.

This is a frank and open discussion about the state of play in our chosen sport. Dave has a unique perpective being so firmly entrenched in all facets of running and his willingness to share his knowledge is greatly appreciated.

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Wardlaw played a pivotal role during one of the most turbulent moments in Olympic history—the 1980 Moscow Games. He emerged as a vocal advocate for athlete rights and found himself in the trenches—arguing in the media, lobbying Parliament, and standing alongside figures like Ron Clarke to keep the Olympic flame alive for his fellow athletes. His efforts contributed to the Australian Olympic Federation's narrow vote to attend the Games, despite mounting pressure from then-Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser’s government to boycott. This episode lays bare the intersection of sport and principle—and the weight that one voice can carry under pressure.

His participation, alongside 120 other determined Australians, came at a steep personal cost: many athletes faced public scorn, and were even labeled “traitors” upon their return home. It would take 45 years before the Australian Parliament formally recognised these athletes in July 2025—offering long-overdue validation and reconciliation.

Don’t miss this extraordinary episode where a distance-running icon shares his journey—not just of physical endurance, but of moral fortitude. Episode 135 isn't just a race through miles—it's a race through history. Lace up, press play, and be inspired.

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Interview with Chris Wardlaw begins at 27mins

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We chat with Steph following a successful campaign running the Stockholm and Gold Coast marathons. Steph began her running journey in the midst of her recovery from stage 2 breast cancer, which came as a shock diagnosis in December 2023. After a successful lumpectomy, radiotherapy and ongoing hormone treatment, she was declared 'cancer-free' and began the process of reclaiming her life. 

We discuss the process of recovery, re-building and ultimately reaching the physical and metaphorical finish line.

Steph is truly an inspiration and the positive vibes flow strongly from her. Along the way she topped the charts as Australian Cancer Research Foundation's (ACRF) top fundraiser and we chat about this amazing charity and it's impact across all cancer research.

Goodesy also pops into the chair to discuss drugs in sport and a wrap up of the Diamond League, Sutho 2 Surf and the Elephant Trail Ultra. 

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Benn is one of the most professional and hard working athletes in the Aussie trail running scene. He is also, potentially, one of the most accident prone! Some serious near misses and inspiring stories there.

We cover a massive spectrum of running chat. From race mindset and kicking down to parkrun speed after 235km's, to gold standard nipple protection and waking up covered in police tape.

Priviledged to have the great man Adam 'Goodesy' Goodes along as co-host and it's great to welcome back Fractel and Runnulla as podcast partners.

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He has a PhD in sports science and a host of marathons and ultramarathons under his belt. He also has an incredibly clever way of blending the art of running with solid scientific principles and distilling them down to a form that’s easily understandable to the average runner.

Dr Will is coming off a very impressive PB at Gold Coast marathon (2:35) so we get to break down his race and pick out the key take aways there.

We also dive into the big training and racing topics:

The mythical Zone 2

Methods to improve your aerobic fitness

Pacing and prediction for successful and enjoyable marathon times

Taking the confusion out of the 80/20 rule

The advantages of using power output to gauge your training intensity

So whether you’re just starting out and struggling to find your rhythm, or you’re a seasoned runner chasing a new personal best give Dr Will a listen. He really does make the complex simple and turns the science of endurance into actionable, everyday tips.

You can check some great content from Dr Will at https://www.youtube.com/@drwilloconnor

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We chat about leaving home at 15 to pursue a running dream and the many challenges of the super competitive and cut-throat college system. 

Soon after college, drained and disillusioned by the grind of professional running, Danette quit the sport cold turkey and entered the 'real world'.

14 years, 2 continents and 3 kids later Danette has re-emerged in Australia as a serious running talent. The trajectory of her second coming is extraordinary and the sky seems to be the limit for Danette!

A great story and certainly an athlete to watch!

We also chat with Sean down at Runnulla about the Mizuno Neo Vista. A super bouncy, super plush, super trainer!

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We chat about what sets these races apart and why you should put them on your race calendar. We also discuss how they've managed to provide Australia's biggest prize purse for a trail race, a whopping $10000 for the male and female winners of the Sydney Backyard Ultra!

David also gets stuck into his unusual relationship with the dreaded DNF. His DNF stories are varied, bizarre and heartbreaking. Certainly some lessons to learn there.

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From Gen’s well documented achilles rupture in the steeple chase final at the Tokyo Olympics she has repaired, re-modelled and returned as one of Australia’s premier marathon runners. Throw in pregnancy and the birth of her son Archer into that timeline and you have a seriously inspirational comeback story. The resilience, determination and professionalism of Gen Gregson is impossible to ignore.

We get to chat about her early days running barefoot on the farm through to her stunning 2:23 marathon in Valencia. Gen details her plans to prepare meticulously for Paris and the importance of the Australian women’s distance cartel in pushing her along to bigger things.

We also discuss drugs in sport, the dating rules at Melbourne Track Club, the benefits or wheat grass shots and the perfect braiding technique for marathon performance!

It was an absolute please to have Gen Gregson on the podcast.

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Zoe Breaks down the mental strategies to optimise our running from the point of signing on for the next challenge, the training block, the challenging taper period, throughout the race and the post race debrief. We cover it all in this Expert Edition!

We cover goal setting, positive mindset strategies, learning the skill of confidence and how to avoid the dreaded DNF!

We also shoot over to Runnulla to review the ON Cloud Eclipse. A quality shoe!

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We get to hear where it all began for Mikey and in a real 'This Is Your Life' style we wheel out his high school chemistry teacher, Scott 'Theon' Hazleton to get into the details.

We chat about the success of Mikey's training group, the Capital Cowboys, the merits of a post race Mountain Culture and talking smack with Killian Jornet!

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This week Haddy chats with Sim about her cracks at the Western States 100, UTMB (TDS) and the mighty Coast to Kosciuszko. We get into resilience through preparation with her coaching group and discuss the amazing work AURA is doing to represent and grow the sport we love so much.

We dive into the new and exciting proposed formation of the Australian Ultra and Trail Running Association (AUTRA) and the benefits to all runners from grass roots to the elite. Simone also details the progress of the bid to get trail running a spot at the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane and how the formation of AUTRA is such an integral part of the process.

Always a pleasure to chat with such a passionate and dedicated volunteer and runner! Enjoy! Special thanks goes to our podcast partners #runnulla #fractel #guenergy #gymeaalliedhealthcentre #basecampaltitude

You would have seen her on the field at the Tokyo Olympics and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World cup.

She also has a Degree in Physiotherapy and a PhD just in case you were worried she was underqualified!

Brandi was an elite athlete herself being the former captain of the Australian Women’s Oztag team, representing NSW in both touch football and hockey plus being a World Champion beach sprinter.

She also manages a sports medicine practice is a Mum of 2 kids. This is one serious super woman!

This week Haddy gets to the bottom of the overtraining topic with Brandi. They also discuss managing life stress for the athlete and optimally mixing strength training with endurance sports.

If you’re looking to avoid injury as a runner then get out the pen and paper for this one!

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We then enlist guest host Scott 'Theon' Hazleton to chat with 104km champion Gerald MacPherson who shares some valuable tips on operating at the pointy end of the field.

Sean Tindale pops in for a review of the extremely versatile Salomon Sense Ride 5 and to unveil Runnulla's newest stocking stuffer.

Enjoy!

This week Haddy chats with race director Scott 'Theon' Hazelton to debrief an incredibly successful event up in beautiful Orange. 

We then get to meet a couple of the stars of the show in 104km winner Anna Pillinger and 32km speed demon Leo Peterson. Both of these incredible athletes are multiple Aussie representatives put on a serious show over and around Mount Canobolas during the LMU. 

Enjoy!

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Leo 50:25

We chart Sinead's meteoric rise from non-competitive runner aged 33 to Australian Record holder aged 45. Sinead provides great insight into the life of an elite runner and the mind-set and dedication required to compete at the highest level. She describes her incredible achievements with a simplicity and humility that is equally endearing and inspiring. Sinead is a true legend of Aussie sport!

We review the recent Sydney Marathon and it's chances at becoming the next World Major and discuss the recent obliterating of the World Marathon record.

Enjoy! Special thanks to Runnulla for their ongoing support!

P.S. Don't forget to sign up for the Lonely Mountain Ultra. October 14th/15th in beautiful Orange. Use the promo code RM10. 

This week Haddy and Chappo dive into some nutrition specifics in the lead up to the Sydney Marathon. They cover:

• Keeping adequately fueled in the last phase of marathon training
• Avoiding illness pre-race
• Evidence based nutritional supplements
• Carb loading
• Pre-race meals and routines
• Race nutrition strategies for Half and Full Marathon
• Post race recovery and hydration

Get your pens out and soak up the pearls of wisdom in this episode. Your marathon PB might depend on it!

Haddy also reviews the Asics Metaspeed Edge+ with Sean from Runnulla. Think he's found his race shoes!

Steve chats about his participation in the Sri Chinmoy Self Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, which takes place each year in NY. It involves running around a half mile block in Queens, from 6am to midnight each day for 52 days, to achieve 3100 miles or 4989km! The journey was eventful, he lost 80% feeling in his feet and toes and was still recovering six months after the race!

We also discuss his debut in the Barkley Marathons, one of the more obscure Ultramarathons in the world, which took him eight years to get to the start line. The race requires the participants to complete 5 loops of 20 - 25 miles each, while searching for 13 books hidden throughout the course, each loop has about 5000m of elevation! If that's not hard enough, it was -9 deg C!

Steve's a humble legend and we thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to interview him and share his stories.

That’s right, it’s back in 2023 and it will be bigger and better than ever. With distances of 11k, 22, 30, 50k, 50m and 100k, runners tackle the foreboding peak of Mount Canobolas (the Lonely Mountain). With the race village pumping below, this year with the completion of capital works, the summit will be transformed into a real party atmosphere with the main aid station perched right at the top.

The village can be spotted 600 vertical meters below. Onsite camping, or a quick drive to town for any number of accommodation choices, why not set aside the weekend of 14th/15th October 2023 and come and run in the Lonely Mountain Ultra. Check them out on Facebook, Insta and of course their website. Entries open with an early bird discount in early 2023.

We also catch up with Sean from Runnulla to review the On Cloudmonster.

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Sydney Marathon in 2:17

Melbourne Marathon 3rd place in 2:14

UTA 100km 1st in 8:10

He's also about to tackle the Ultratrail Kosciuszko 100miler in a couple of weeks and you'd be mad to bet against him for the win!

This week Haddy gets the chance to discuss Reece's late start and sharp rise in the running world. From early struggles in Dick Telford's group to a 2:13 Marathon in Rotterdam, Reece is a fast learner!

We get some valuable training tips from Dick's coaching and some great insight into Reece's 'reckless' racing philosophy. Reece's transformation into one of Australia's (and potentially the World's) premier trail runners is the well worth the price of admission. 

Get on board the Reece Edwards train!

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This week we have the pleasure of chatting with the man behind the push to see trail running at the 2032 Brisbane Games, Mike Duggan. Mike is President of the Trail Running Association of QLD (TRAQ) and if anyone can get us to the Games it's Mike. His passion for trail running, his work ethic and attitude to business are the perfect combination to get it across the line.

Mike's trail running resume is extensive with tilts at UTMB and Western States the highlights and he has some top tips to stare from his running experience and his cross-over with the corporate world.

We get stuck into what trail running might look like at the games and how the running community can get in behind such an exciting prospect.

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Brett holds Australia’s fastest Half Marathon title, and he’s the only Australian to break the 60-minute barrier, with his record of 59:57. Since emerging through the junior ranks as a top 1500m runner, Brett has developed into a world-class senior athlete, seeing him make finals appearances in the 5000m at both the 2013 World Championships and 2016 Rio Olympics. In recent years, he has shifted focus to the Marathon,  with a current personal best of 2:10:55 and another Aussie Olympic Jersey at the Tokyo Games.

Brett was a big part of the Ineos 1:59 run, taking the wind for the legendary Eluid Kipchoge and is the current Melbourne Marathon Champion.

Brett has been coached by the greats of Aussie distance running, Philo Saunders and Nic Bideau, but is also coaching a group of athletes for Pulse Running so his depth of knowledge is outstanding. We discuss all aspects of training and racing, from nutrition, psychology and pacing to how hard to hit the after party circuit!

We also chat about Brett's role as an ambassador for the Blackmore's Running Festival and it's tilt at the World Marathon Majors plus his desire to get muddy at next year's World Cross Country in Bathurst.

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Bob’s been averaging 5-10 marathons a year since the 80’s, he shares some great stories including the Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon which he knocked over in 8 days averaging over 100km a day.

He chats about his race streaks, Canberra Marathon plus 30, City 2 Surf plus 40, Six Foot Track Marathon, 30 (not counting the one he missed the cut off by 4 seconds).

Bobs volunteered a lot of time to the running community over the past 40 years, including being President of Southside Masters for the past 20 years.

Bob chats about his future, he’s not ready to hang up the spikes just yet!

Enjoy this chat with a humble champion of the sport!

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We discuss the highlights of Jess's career (2 * Olympics, 3 * Comm Games) and what it takes to maintain such an incredible standard of marathon running. We dive into the specifics of her victory in Birmingham and get some great tips for the average punter. 

Jess describes her role as ambassador for the Blackmores Running Festival and it's bid for World Marathon Major status. She also guarantees that a shift in underwear could be the answer to Haddy's Sub 3hr marathon dreams! (Go to rundies.com.au and use the code RMP15 to get 15% off Jess's great range of gear).

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Since we last spoke with Elzy (Ep16) a lot has changed. Apart from the pandemic palava, she has added Sonny to the Wellings tribe and stepped up from gun 5/10km athlete to one of Australia's best marathon runners. From a London debut of 2:29 to smashing Nagoya in 2:25 less than 6 months later, the sky's the limit for Elzy.

We also chat about her role as an ambassador for the Blackmores Running Festival, it's push to become the next official World Major on the marathon circuit and what Aussie runners and supporters can do to help make this happen. 

Elzy's perspective on life and running is incredibly inspiring and the practical advice that she shares is so valuable. 

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In Ep112 Wolf and Haddy talk to Sydney Running Festival Race Director, Wayne Larden (2:16 Marathon guy!) and find out the process to make the Sydney Marathon the next official World Major and join the ranks of London, New York & Berlin.

We discuss the success of the Sydney Running Festival since Wayne took over in 2005 and the enormous logistical operation behind shutting down the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and putting on a Gold Label event for over 40000 runners. Wayne details the massive financial benefit to Australia of hosting a World Major event and how all Aussies and runners can get behind it. He also lets us know about the serious A-list runners heading out for this years race. It's gonna be fast!

Wayne is also heavily involved in bringing the World Cross Country to Australia next year and we get some details on what promises to be an incredible event. Looking forward to Mt Panorama 2023!

The shiny new Bondi to Manly Ultra is also on Wayne's books so plenty of chat for the Ultra frothers too!

Sean 'The Godfather' Tindale pops in to review the Hoka Tecton X with Wolf. 

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Running Heroes is, most likely, the largest sporting group in Australia and an amazing link between our blooming running community and some of the World's biggest sporting brands. Adam's passion for community involvement and the improvement of health through exercise really shines through as he explains the nuts and bolts of Running Hero's incredible platform.

We discuss the points systems, challenges, prizes and discounts and well as the inclusive on-line community Running Heroes provides. Worth jumping on board for anyone currently logging their run, ride, swim, golf or even darts!!!

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We also pass around some different ideas on running recovery and motivation to get you through the mid Winter running slump!

Sean 'The Godfather' Tindale pops in to review the Asics Kayano Lite 2 with Haddy. 

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This week Haddy discusses the results of his recent KODA Sweat and Hydration test and the implications for his training and race nutrition and hydration with a particular focus on the Gold Coast marathon. Olympic marathoner Milly Clark has been kind enough to share her results so we can compare the Sub-Amateur with the Elite!

We also dive into the physiological factors that make an elite runner and the variation in nutrition and hydration needs across the spectrum of athletes. Darryl outlines the science of glycogen storage, stroke volume and running economy and the implications on goal setting and pacing your next race.

We also shoot across to beautiful Orange where Wolf chats with Scott 'Theon' Hazleton about the newest ultra on the calendar: The Lonely Mountain Ultra, set to kick off in October 2022.

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Kellie is a respected running coach, a public health focused OT and has a PHD in exercise prescription to boot. Her breadth of knowledge is outstanding and she understands the running game better than anyone. Kellie is also 30 weeks pregnant with her second bub so she shares some useful knowledge on pre and post childbirth exercise and the practicalities of juggling family, work and top class running.

We also cover the big topics such as excelling in the beer mile, the untapped male bra market and the difficulty of educating the Wolf.

Sean Tindale and Matty North pop in for a review of the Hoka Mach Supersonic.

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We talk about Milly’s Road to Rio and her transformation from a promising junior gymnast to one of Australia’s best ever distance runners. Milly outline’s her early difficulties including a year hampered by stress fractures and how coach Philo Saunders helped her rebuild and restructure leading into a spectacular 2nd place at the 2019 Gold Coast Marathon.

Milly talks about the disappointment of multiple race cancellations during the pandemic and the elation of finally toeing the start line and coming home with the win and a PB (2:26) in last year’s Melbourne Marathon.

Milly has a wonderfully positive attitude to life and running and she speaks openly about the factors that make her such a champion. Milly is supported by Koda Nutrition and we go into detail about her hydration and nutrition strategies for race day and the importance knowing your numbers in terms of sweat rate, sodium concentration in sweat and calorie consumption.

Of course, we cover the big topics such as dominating the Olympic food hall, cartwheeling prowess and a fool-proof recipe for cheesy fries!

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We dive deep into the topic of load management and it’s application to performance and injury management. Steve’s shares some practical metrics to aim for in terms of load progression and some things to look out for when you’re getting too close to the edge.

We chat about useful medical interventions (PRP, Shock Wave, Cortisone, etc) and their best applications as well as the most effective ways to recovery from training and competition.

Truly a must listen for anyone wanting to manage their training like a Boss!

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From humble beginnings trying to clock 5km a day, Phil has progressed remarkably to the point where he now holds the Australian Record for the Backyard Ultra format at an astonishing 51 hours and almost 350kms! Phil runs for so long that he needs to get his laundry done mid race!!

We discuss the logistics and mindset of an athlete entering his 3rd straight day of running on almost no sleep. We chat about the importance of military precision in the support crew department, the battle between body and brain, and just how annoying the song "Bird is the Word" can get after 50 straight plays.

Phil also details his plan to take on the World Championships and attack the World Record of 86 hours. Hard to imagine.

Wolf and Haddy had the opportunity to sample a couple of Cronulla Brew Co's new experimental brews during the chat. Praise the Dark Ales!

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It wasn’t always this glamorous for Simone, however, and her road to success has been as rocky as it comes. From the depths of regular hospitalisation for psychosis, anorexia and attempted suicide Simone has courageously rebuilt her life (brick by brick) to the point where she’s found an incredible balance and is truly one of Australia’s best.

Simone shares a great perspective on professionalism, determination and a ‘never say die’ attitude. A seriously inspiring story and a wonderful reminder that anything is possible!

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The contrast in their history is stark. Mike was recently crowned the AURA Long Course Australian Champion by winning the Brisbane Trail Ultra 110km while for Juliette this was not only her first trail race but her first race of any kind. The potential is mind boggling!

We recap what was an incredible event down in sunny Canberra and grab some great tips on pacing, mindset and nutrition from the pointy end of the field. 

Two sensational athletes in one episode. What more can you ask for?!

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Blackall 100km Trail Race Oct 2021 (10hrs 17min) - 1st

Brisbane Trail Ultra 100 Mile 2021 (20hrs 5min) - 2nd

Coast to Kosci 240km 2020 (28hrs 58min) - 3rd

Ultra-Trail Australia 100K 2021 - (10hrs 48min) - Top 10

Nick is a self confessed running geek and his insights into meticulous preparation and mind set are truly valuable. He offers great perspective on the idea of 'running happy' and insight into avoiding the dreaded pain cave.

As usual we get stuck into the important topics, like professional tiddlywinks, brewery sponsorship and "taking souls in the night"!

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Darryl Griffiths has been studying nutrition/hydration and testing endurance athletes for 25 years. He has literally seen it all and managed to fix the nutrition and hydration problems of some of the world's best athletes. 

This week Haddy has the pleasure of picking Darryl's brain on all things sport's nutrition for the endurance athlete. We particularly drill into the hot ticket items of sodium, fluid and calorie intake. 

We dive into the dangers of getting things wrong and why an all- inclusive 'one size fits all' formula is nowhere hitting the right numbers for you and almost certainly comprising your race goals.

Darryl has recently released the audiobook 'SWEAT. THINK. GO FASTER' and if you follow the processes in this podcast and the book you're almost guaranteed a more successful and enjoyable race day.

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Alex has a super diverse background in multi-day hikes, fast packing, rock climbing and ultra trail running. He is also a proper gear nerd and one of the nicest blokes getting around.

We chat about the incredible gear that Raidlight are putting out over the next year and the process by which they have managed to produce some of the lightest, most durable and athlete friendly kit on the market.

We also discuss some extreme methods for cutting down on pack weight and when it's appropriate to jettison small children in order to fit more beer in.

Plenty of hidden gems in this one.

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Reesha found herself, as a 30yr old mother of 2, tipping the scales at an impressive 142kg's. A painful and breathless hike in the Glasshouse Mountains was then the catalyst for the line in the sand to be drawn and 'Reesha the athlete' to be born.

Haddy and Wolf chat with Reesha about her incredible transformation and how she's managed to climb to the top step of some of Australia's toughest Ultra's. There's so much to learn in terms of discipline, routine and gritty determination. Reesha's attitude is no-nonsense and her drive is palpable.

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This week Wolf and Haddy have the pleasure of discussing the latest in nutrition research and the details of Ben's dietetics honours project.

We delve into the claims that food companies can make on their packaging and help you wade through the bullshit next time you're scanning the nutrition content in the supermarket. We also get stuck into the differences in energy gels and why GU is still the King! 

Ben fills us in on the surprising results when comparing beer to other fluids as a rehydration technique. You won't be disappointed!

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Rory is an accomplished psychologist and mindset coach who brings a unique approach to enhancing both our sports performance and our lives in general. Rory delves into the aspects of our psychology and biology that we can control in order for our bodies to achieve their best.

Rory is a very handy runner himself and is currently pacing the great Elzy Wellings around the track in a bid for Aussie marathon glory.

This week Wolf and Haddy get taken to school on all things breathing and find out that the nose is more useful than just smelling the roses. We also find out some tips on harnessing our individual 'sleep animals' to get the most out of nap time and as usual Wolf shuffles the deck on his personalities to see what comes up trumps.

A great listen and some quality lessons (or learnings if you're new to the English language).

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We talk about Vlad's transformation from a Mother guzzling, pack a day smoker to one of the fastest trail runners on the planet. Vlad's determination to chase his dream is palpable and the attention to detail displayed in order to get there is second to none.

We discuss the challenges of being a pro athlete overseas but also the simple pleasure of running and racing for a living.

Vlad share some tremendous training and racing tips in his capacity as a premier athlete and coach. Truly the ultimate professional.

Well worth a listen!

We also shoot over to Sean @ Runnulla to chat about the Salomon Ultra Glide. It's a cracker!

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He's moved on from heading up Sydney Uni's biomechanics lab and is now leading research into the integration of wearable technology into athlete training to minimise injury and maximise performance. He is also writing the brand new Athletics Australia coaching course for Trail and Ultra runners. So much to unpack here.

This week Wolf, Haddy and the Guru share a couple of Cronulla Beer Co's and discuss Kipchoge's Olympic performance, trail running at the Olympics and questioning the Russian Olympic Committee.

We also dive into the role of hula hoops in cross training, our push for a 16 day ultra at the Paris Games and the right kind of pizza to eat at check point 5.

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We chat with Ellie about her progression from an athlete with talent and potential to one of the best 10K and Marathon runners Australia has ever produced. We also get some input from Julian 'The Moose' Spence on Ellie's early days before she started taking running seriously.

We discuss managing injured athletes, Japanese beer, life in quarantine and much more. Enjoy!

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Wolf and Haddy had the privilege of chatting with Pat from his quarantine hotel on the way back from Tokyo. Pat was still licking his wounds after a brutal 10K in the Tokyo heat.

Apart from being an exceptional athlete, Pat truly understands his craft. His insights into race psychology and training physiology are fantastic. 

We discuss Pat's college life at Villanova, his move to the Oregon Track Club and his prep for the Tokyo Games. We also chat about about Pat being 'alphaed'  by his fiance, being star struck at the Games Village, a well timed XXXX delivery and battling with Stewie McSweyn at Zatopek.

Such a great chat. Enjoy!

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This week Wolf and Haddy catch up with Andrew from his quarantine hotel in Brisbane. We discuss his amazing longevity in such a brutal sport, the psychology of the returning Olympians and the unique challenges presented by Tokyo 2021. We also dive into youth talent identification, his special relationship with Rohan and the cultivation of that mullet!

Murph's athletic and coaching insights are second to none. There's is so much to learn from this great Australian!

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Leah has a great insight into the interaction between strength, speed and endurance  and as a physio has some excellent advice on race preparation, injury management and exercise considerations for pregnancy and return to fitness with a new-born (Leah is very pregnant with bub number 2!).

Wolf and Haddy get to the bottom of who gets alpha status in the Dansie household and who gets the drumstick at family chicken dinner. 

We also chat with Adam 'Goodesy' Goode from Cronulla Beer Co about our exciting new partnership!

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This week Haddy has the pleasure of chatting with one of the true gentlemen of the sport and picking his brain on his transition from a 32min 10km road runner to the top spot of a technical 50km in the mountains.

Gerald is a seriously clever guy! He has a degree in Neuroscience and is finishing up his studies in Medicine as we speak. As you can imagine the nerd chat gets real! Enjoy!

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This week Haddy shares a couple of Sydney Brewery Lagers with James and they discuss the direction of running and athletics in NSW and Australia. James details the plans to harness the massive boom of runners in Australia and how to make our running superstars into household names.

We field some listener questions from Aussie Running Royalty and preview some of our chances at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. 

It's impossible not to feel positive and enthusiastic after listening to James speak about running. He is one serious seriously stoked runner!

Haddy also tests out his very first set of carbon plates in the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo Edition and gets down to Runnulla to review them with Sean 'The Godfather' Tindale.

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This week Wolf and Haddy have the pleasure of interviewing this incredible athlete. He exudes a confidence and self awareness that only enhance his undeniable talent.

We dive into Matt's history as a Pro Triathlete and his path to entering UTA with only 2 weeks to go. We also uncover the psychology and pacing strategy behind successfully negotiating his first ever trail race.

Matt certainly bucks the conventional wisdom in the trail world and looks to be another athlete on the rise!

Haddy also gets down to Runnulla to review the Salomon Sense Ride 4 with Sean 'The Godfather' Tindale.

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In Ep88 Wolf and Haddy discuss her recent success and try to uncover Paige's secret formula. The love of running, freedom and nature is clearly evident in this one.

Paige's skill set is seemingly endless. She's a psychologist, a naturopath, a herbalist and a nutritionist. So many 'ists! We mine her for the right foods, the best supplements and the most effective mind tricks to help us along our running journeys.

We also discuss Paige's time in a Spanish hippy commune, solve Wolf's mushroom questions and determine the perfect amount of cashews for eternal happiness.

Wolf crosses for a quick shoe review with Sean at Runnulla and we let you know about a new partnership with Maximum Adventure and the Raffertys Coastal Run.

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Deek is a genuine Aussie icon. A 4 time Olympic marathoner, 2 time Commonwealth Gold medalist, Australian of the Year and still the National marathon record holder with an astonishing 2:07:51.

These days Deek is pouring his time and effort into empowering our Indigenous population through his program the Indigenous Marathon Project and promoting a life changing diet initiative through Deek's Health Foods.

Haddy has the honour of chatting with Deek and they discuss the state of Aussie and World distance running, the ingredients required to produce the next Aussie marathon legend and how to capitalise on our current recreational running boom.

We also speculate on the times Deek would have run in a pair of 'super shoes', determine the optimum amount of pre-race beers and uncover the entry criteria to the Aussie Sporting Icon 'Tash' Club.

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This week Haddy catches up with Tom and they get stuck into all things loading, intensity and injury. They break down the secrets behind Tom’s success across track, road and trail running and discuss the difficulties of the work/family/running balance. They also get proper nerdy in the dark world of carbon plates, high stacks and rocker bottoms.

Tom lets us know how to save our big toe nails and how to chase down Deek and possibly even the Kenyans!

We cross to Sean at Runnulla to review the Petzl Swift 900 lumen headlamp or as Haddy calls it “The Day Maker”.

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Peta was a promising sprinter before she was plucked from the track by the Aussie Winter Olympic talent identification program. She was promptly sent to South Korea and throw onto the ice. Talk about thrown in the deep end!

We discuss the transition from track to ice and the thrills of hitting 125km per hour on the bobsled track. Peta lays out the road to Beijing 2022 and fills us in on the challenges ahead and the difficulty of squeezing into full body lycra!

Wolf also tries to wrangle himself a spot on the female luge team!

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Sarah almost exclusively trains on a remote cattle station in far North Queensland and we chat about the challenges of fitting in 20-30 hours of training around the hard yakka of farm life.

We discuss the practicalities of living and training in an isolated environment and the impact on Sarah’s mental health. We also learn how to avoid feral pigs and dingoes and the best way to tackle a cattle grate.

The Wolfman also makes a cameo to review the HOKA Rocket X with Sean Tindale down at RUNNULLA.

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We discuss Joasia being marooned in Australia during covid and dominating the Aussie Ultra circuit as well as her decorated international career. 

We get a bit more race specific with Ben and discuss what's behind winning one of Australia's most competitive trail races.

We also catch up with Matt from Fractel to let you know about all the new products in the Fractel range.

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Jamie is a stage racing veteran and is in the middle of completing a multi-day ultramarathon on 5 different continents tackling conditions from jungle, to snow capped mountains, to the desert. Haddy chat’s to him about the practicalities of stage racing and the gear and nutrition challenges this style of racing presents.

We delve into Jamie’s expertise in positive psychology and the benefits of this mindset across business, family and endurance sport. We also discuss Jamie’s upcoming event – The Hard Way Home – where he’ll run 1100km in 11 days from the NSW/SA border to Bondi Beach to raise money for the Australian Childhood Foundation.

We touch base with new Podcast Partner ‘RAIDLIGHT’ and chat with Alex about their range of incredible trail kit.

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The two ultra runners were awarded the prestigious awards by the AURA Committee for their astounding performances throughout the year, and both were taken aback, as well as humbled, by their wins. 

Haddy had the chance to catch up with both winners to uncover the determination and perseverance that are required to perform at such astounding levels of physical and mental endurance.

Hadley, 40, impressed the AURA Committee with her strong and consistent podium finishes across a range of ultra events in WA, including the Australia Day Ultra 100km (1st Female in a time of 9:08:24), Birdy’s Backyard Ultra (1st Female with 201.300km in 40 hours), the Salming Bibra Lake RunningWorks Festival 50km (1st Female in 3:52:39) and the Lighthorse Ultra 12hr (1st Female and 1st Overall with 116.620km). 

Hooker, 40, also wowed the panel with his collection ultra events, including 1st Male/1st Overall in the following events – the Australia Day Ultra 100km (in a time of 7:27:03), the Lark Hill Dusk to Dawn 100km (7:54:27), Birdy’s Backyard Ultra (268.400km), Feral Pig Ultra 100mi (18:28:42) and the Yaberoo Trail Ultra 50km (3:47:03).

We also caught up with friend of the show Steve Redfern to chat about his exciting new project: The Southern Sydney 24hr Ultra.

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His name is Mick ‘Chappo’ Chapman.

Haddy chats to Chappo about his his transcontinental cycling adventures and his pathway to representing Australia in Touch Footy and Triathlon. They discuss the calmness that comes from the right preparation, staying humble in the social media age and the determination required to get to the end of your big scary goals. They also touch on celebrity spotting while taking a roadside crap in middle America!

We get the opportunity to open up Mick’s impressive nutrition brain and cover a wealth of topics such as vitamin intake for athletes, the microbiome, vegan athletes, the obesity epidemic and the middle-aged spread.  So many great take-aways here.

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Kristen recently completed the prestigious Coast to Kosciusko (a 240km race from the limited to 50 of the best ultra-marathon runners in the country) and we recount her incredible journey.  Host Haddy gets some serious FOMO as we discuss Kristen's tilt at the Western States 100 miler and her ambition to complete the Tahoe200.

We get some practical advice on inter family jostling for training time and glory as well as the finer points on cycling fashion faux pars and the dreaded crop duster! Kristen opens up about the benefits of massage therapy for endurance sports and we review some of the helpful (and useless) tips and tricks for athlete self-care.

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He’s the 2019 Double World Para Champion (1500m & 5000m) and multiple World Record holder but in Ep 78 of Running Matters we find out that Jaryd Clifford is so much more than an athlete.

Haddy chats to Jaryd about his road to the 2016 Rio Paralympics and the challenges of a postponed Tokyo games. We discuss the practicalities of Blinky (vision impaired) racing and the incredible skill Jaryd possesses to mix it at such a high level in open racing (Jaryd was also a National able body champion!).

Jaryd opens up about life as an elite athlete, goggle theft and keeping the elbows sharp in the pack. We also get a celebrity question in from Ed Sheeran (big fan of the show)!

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In Ep77 of Running Matters, Haddy delves into Olli’s transition from Winconsin Badger to professional runner with the On Athletics Club. They about the challenges of training in quarantine, adjusting to altitude in Boulder Colorado and the battle for spots on the Aussie 1500m Team for Tokyo.

They also pick apart the finer details of American College life, review the coveted Michigan Steamer and field a couple of celebrity listeners questions from Running Matters fans Bill Murray and Rodger Federer.

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In the 2017 Australia Day Honours List Mel was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), for her significant service to athletics as a sprinter, at the national and international level, and as a role model for young athletes.

Mel is a three time Olympian and is the current Australian Record Holder in the 200m.

Mel shares what she has adapted from her experience as an elite athlete to that of a coach.

She chats about mentoring her athletes through her group sessions, encouraging kids to be their best and lead a healthy and active lifestyle. We also discuss managing longevity, overcoming injuries, staying motivated, competing internationally, structuring training, the Sydney Olympics, drug tests, body hair and sprinting with bling! The Anchorman, Ron Burgundy gets in on the action with a listener question.

Mel’s relaxed and outgoing personality shines through in this interview, enjoy.

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Rob is also an accomplished  marathon runner, he has completed 30 marathons in under 3hrs, no easy feat. He shares valuable running advice, plenty of funny stories and we learn they used to run pretty well in Dunlop Volleys back in the day.

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In this week's Running Matters Podcast we draw comparison between running and Rugby League with regards to training, competition and mindset. There are some fantastic lessons to learn here and Alan's story of perseverance, resilience and bloody hard work is truly inspiring.

We chat about proving the doubters wrong, an alternate use for head gear and how to make over 1000 tackles in a season and not fall apart!

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In Ep73, Wolf and Haddy dive deep into Andy’s ‘ultra brain’ and uncover many of the secrets to racing vs surviving an ultramarathon. There is so much valuable information here that it’s worth listening twice.

We discuss pacing, staying cool, positive psychology, the advantages of power metres and the right kind of strength training for runners. As usual, we also cover the more important topics such as, why cats and dogs don’t do static stretching and how Andy plans to live to the ripe old age of 112!

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In Ep72 of Running Matters we discover the man behind the biggest monument of Australian trail running. We discuss the evolution of AROC sport, from a niche adventure racing company to being absorbed by global juggernaut Ironman and the expansion of UltraTrail from 150 runners to 7000 in a little over a decade. 

We chat about some of the incredible performances  from athletes like Killian Jornet, Dylan Bowman, Brendan Davies, Lucy Bartholomew and Ryan Sandes but also why UltraTrail is such a welcoming and inclusive event for runners of all abilities. Tom covers the connection to the Blue Mountains and it’s people and why keeping his event environmentally sustainable is of such importance.

Tom details the never-ending challenges (fire, flood, pandemic, avalanche, etc) of trying to produce an event in 2020 and explains the final insurmountable hurdles for this year’s race.

As usual, we dig deep on the big issues like being swamped by muddy hugs on the finish line, carrying house bricks on the mandatory gear list and being dominated by his wife in the Perisher Pub Crawl for 7 years straight!

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This week Wolf and Haddy grill Jordan on the do's and don'ts of running form, training load and shoe selection. We also stick the nerd glasses on and delve into the genetics and biomechanics associated with top level running performance. It's not all textbook stuff though. We cover the Beer Mile World Record, the art of the college keg stand and how often it's ok to 'puke' during an interval session.

We brought Ep71 to you from an altitude of 3100m at Base Camp Altitude where the Sydney Brewery beers tasted even better (trying to make Jordan comfortable in some more Canadian surroundings!).

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As founder of the Run Against Violence Kirrily covered the distance from Broken Hill to Sydney (1300kms) to raise funds and awareness to help reduce our insidious domestic violence problem. In 2020 the Run Against Violence has become a widespread virtual event and the conversations about domestic violence are gaining traction.

Kirrily has an incredible resume of ultrarunning achievement and has successfully tackled some of Australia's toughest races in the Coast to Kosciuszko (230kms) and the Great North Walk 100miler.

Kirrily Dear is also a talented writer, an adventurer and a valuable inspiration to anyone looking to achieve the impossible.

In this week's Running Matters interview we cover a broad range of topics with Kirrily, from mental toughness to clearing Australia's red earth from the sinuses. We also get a celebrity listener question from Brad Pitt!

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In 2012, Lexy found her love for running and rekindled her competitive drive. The second phase of her running career has provided some tremendous success, representing Australia as a senior athlete at World XC and winning the Nagoya Half Marathon. She is truly a born-again runner!

The perspective Lexy has gained from her 'game of two halves' will be valuable to a runner of any age but particularly young athletes. We also discuss some tips for better use of your elbows in the running pack, toughening up in the last km and hiding places for partners of the injured athlete!

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Earlier in 2020 Rachel's life hit a terrifying corner when she experienced, what can only be described as, a near death experience. Her heart raced to 226 beats per minute and remained unchanged as she was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with Ventricular Fibrillation. Since having a defib unit permanently implanted in her chest, Rachel has been told "you'll never run again".

Listen in to find out how the ever-positive Rachel deals with such a frightening event and life changing news.

Inspiring stuff!

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Prior to 2016, Matt was racing XPD, GeoQuest and Six Foot Track to name a few races, and doing other crazy training runs like Mt Solitary after work.

Whilst training for the World Rogaining titles, Matt was out running when he had a massive heart attack.

Matt takes us back to that event and shares his experience, advice and his journey towards the new normal.

Join Wolf and Sue Lloyd as they share Matt’s very personal and inspiring story.

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Haddy and Judge break down the practicalities of this amazing achievement and try to extract some of the incredible mental strength that Grant exudes.

We go to Gymea Allied Health for some expert tips on remaining injury free as we exit lockdown and move into race season. We also catch up with Lloydy from GU to chat about the origins of GU in the US and how the product assists our performance.

Plenty of useful tips for the next long run!

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She recently clocked a lazy 765kms for the month of April while completing the 'Calendar Club' and chats to us about the mental strength required to keep pushing through the pain.

Hayley is a mother of two, an environmentalist, a humanitarian and an adventurer. That's a lot to squeeze in! She shares some tremendous advice on balance and positivity as well as some cracking stories.

I hope you're as inspired as we were!

We also catch up with Abby from Precision Hydration to chat about sweat.

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Matt discusses the origins of the company, what Fractel actually means, he talks about being a member of ‘1% for the Planet’ which gives 1% of all sales back to organisations that protect the environment. He chats about his latest ambassadors and the growth of the brand here in Australia and the launch of Fractel in the UK.

We find out that Matt is a handy runner, running well under 3hrs at the Gold Coast Marathon and also competing at UTA50. Finally, he explains his own philosophy of ‘why we run’.

We also catch up with Sean from Runulla and Abby from Precision Hydration.

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Jason has been the dominant force in ultra endurance Mountain Bike Racing for the past decade! He has too many Aussie Titles to count, and some recent forays into the world of ultra trail running.

A Teacher, father and 'Mr Nice Guy" to those who see him on the trails, Jase's journey at the elite level of endurance sport is enthralling.

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They discuss the challenges of training in the CBD and taking down the titans of industry during the lunch time run. Jono gives some great practical advice on training loads and structuring his year to remain at his peak. They also delve into the progress of trail running as a sport and the changes in gear and nutrition strategies along the way.

Thankfully Jono's post-race hydration strategy remains constant and aligns nicely with the hosts at Running Matters Podcast!

Wolf also chats to Sweat Expert Abby Coleman from Precision Hydration.

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In Ep 61 of Running Matters Wolf and Haddy chat with Courtney and pull apart the components that make him such a legend. We discuss his globetrotting adventures as a Red Bull ambassador and the most amazing trails that Australia has to offer. 

Courtney imparts some tremendous advice on keeping things simple and how to maintain the hunger for achievement.

We also catch up with Ali Najeem who recently competed in the Wings for Life App World Run, Ali was the fastest Australian and finished 15th in the world! He talks about his preparation for the big event.

It was a real honour to talk with these two champions of Aussie sport. I hope you appreciate it as much as we did!

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We also catch up with Matt Niutta from Fractel and Andrew Lloyd from GU.

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Since that time, he has run 24 marathons, with a PB in Melbourne of 2:57. He’s had 7 attempts to crack 3hrs at Gold Coast, with a best time of 3:01, note: He skulls a beer on the course!

Andy is a prolific competitor, we chat about the City2Surf, the Red Bull Defiance Adventure Race, UTA,  the Sydney Harbour Splash and Dementia Australia which he is the Ambassador for the Ride to Remember. He shares some great advice and we have plenty of laughs throughout.

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Corey tells Haddy and the Wolf how running saved him from a well worn path to destruction. He talks about the challenges of being a young dad and the wonderful relationship that's been forged, through running, with his own father.

We get the details of Corey's next mind boggling challenge: to break the marathon record while towing a 1.8 tonne car. 

Hard to imagine right? Listen in to find out how it's done.

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She tells us all how best to cope with the disappointment of all those recent race cancellations and some great strategies to deal with the little voice on your shoulder (or the extra one in your head).

We try to untangle the web of Wolfman's personalities with mixed results and we also uncover how crazy you really need to get to become an ultramarathon runner!

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We cover the effect of Corona virus on the global running scene and the challenges of training and competing in hot, humid and sometimes smoggy conditions. John describes the monuments of Asian trail running and the booming trail running scene in Hong Kong.

We uncover some fantastic tips on dealing with pain in the back half of a race, pacing your next ultra and the subtle art of popping the bonnet!

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An elite level triathlete in his younger days, Andy has finished in the top-10 of Ironman and IM 70.3 races, as well as winning an Xterra World title.

It was Andy's own struggles with cramp and hydration that led to him specialising in electrolyte replenishment and founding Precision Hydration.

Andy is a leading figure in the world of sports hydration and has worked alongside Dr Raj Jutley, as well as other top sports scientists, to co-author a number of studies and books.

Andy covers all the important hydration content that an athlete of any ability would benefit from, enjoy the interview!

- How to start hydrated and why that's so important (preloading)

- Does caffeine boost your performance

- Why do athletes suffer from cramp?

- How to measure your sweat rate to improve your hydration strategy

- Does having clear urine really mean you're well hydrated?

- online Sweat Test

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Haddy and Wolf delve into what it takes to be a top flight Ironman, the psychology of bringing your 'A' game to race day and the common mistakes that lead to athletes under-performing.

As usual, we cover the lighter side of spandex, awkward tan lines and dropping big bucks on your race kit!

The Sydney Brewery Glamaramas were a treat once again!

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He represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2010 placing 13th and at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu where he was forced to withdraw after 30km.

At the age of 30, he made his Olympic debut in London where he finished 63rd in a time of 2:22.59.

Jeff talks about his transition from steeplechase and cross country to marathon distance. He explains why he never ran faster than his debut marathon. He speaks candidly about not having any hamstrings, overtraining, injuries, diet, not giving up drinking and much more. 

He chats about being a member of the Cartel Racing Cycling Club, where runners’ dreams go to die! There’s a lot of ‘back in the day’ chat, trying to justify that he now wears lycra daily!

Plenty of laughs along the way, this week’s episode is brought to you by Sydney Brewery.

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Wolf and Haddy chat to Craig about his growing coaching business and what a coach/athlete relationship should look like. We cover his marathon highlights from the mean streets of New York to the glamour of London and get some great tips from the middle of the pack.

Craig discusses what it takes to tick off PB's into middle age and getting the best out of runners from all walks of life. 

And of course, we tuck into a couple of delightful Sydney Brewery cans!

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JL chats about being a contestant from Australian Survivor, we get behind the scenes and chat to her about the challenges of living rough for two months practically starving!

It turns out she is quite the masochist, taking on two multi day desert ultra-marathons to raise money for charity with very little preparation. She explains how the power of the mind plays such a vital role in getting through these physical challenges and the day to day struggles of life.

During the episode Wolf chats to ‘The Godfather’, Sean Tindale from Runnulla to review the Brooks Ghost. Sean also explains those pink budgie smugglers he struts around in!

Plenty of laughs throughout thanks to Sydney Brewery, enjoy!

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From November 2000 until November 2005 Jock was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Australian Cricket Team. During this period the Team was World Champions in both Test Match and One Day Cricket); it was the most successful period in the team’s history. During the 2004/05 Season the Team also had its lowest percentage of injuries in recorded history!

Jock has been training and coaching surf lifesaving athletes for the past 20 years and his athletes have won several gold medals at State, National and World Titles. Jock, himself, is a World Champion in the 2km beach run!

He has also worked with the NSW Cricket Team, Olympic athletes and gold medal performers in athletics, soccer (football), swimming, rugby league, rugby union, wrestling, gladiators, karate, boxing and netball.

In this episode of Running Matters, Jock shares his immense knowledge with Paul (Haddy) Hadfield. They chat about what it takes to be a ‘pro’ athlete, avoiding the dreaded stress fracture, managing the psychology of the athlete and much more.

You’re guaranteed to pick up a little gem to apply to your own performance.

Enjoy!

Matt (Wolf) & Paul (Haddy) dig deep into her nutrition brain and uncover the secrets behind carb loading, caffeine, fat adaptation and the magic of beetroot juice.

Sophie is fresh off a big win at the Coastal Classic so we discuss what it takes to be at the top of the trail running tree. We also chat about the lows (coming back from stress fracture) and how to avoid them.

If you notice some bubbling in the background it's because we did the interview inside the brewing room of our partner, Sydney Brewery!

Plenty of laughs throughout, enjoy!

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• UTA 22 in a time of 01:49:12 -1st female
• Tarawera 100km in a time of 09:49:23 – 2nd female
• Six Foot Track marathon 3:48:22 – 1st female
• Alpine Ascent 50k 04:19:15 – 1st overall
• Brisbane Trail Ulta 60k, 06:04:58 - 2nd overall and 1st female

She talks to Sarah and Lisa about her background as a triathlete, and her successful move into trail running; how she balances her full-time career as a physio with a full-on training schedule. The girls discuss diets, over-training, stress-fractures and the proper etiquette for passing men in a race.

Plenty of laughs throughout, enjoy!

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He shares his motivation for the world record, how his body held up and what’s involved with getting the Guinness World Records on board (it’s a massive pain in the ass).

Later that year he ran 24 hours on a treadmill.

For his next challenge, he ran 535 consecutive half marathons in memory of Andrew Cadigan. Matt ran a half a marathon a day until June 14th 2019, totalling 11,288.5 kilometres.

Plenty of laughs throughout thanks to the team at Sydney Brewery.

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Join us as we chat with one of Australia’s brightest young trail running superstars. 

At the tender age of 23 Lucy has tasted an enormous amount of success across the globe. Among a vast array of wins and course records she placed 3rd at the ultra prestigious Western States 100 in 2018. 

A very brief highlights list: 

1st UTA 100

1st Ultra Trail Cape Town

1st Buffalo Stampede

1st Tarawera Ultramarathon

2nd Marathon du Mont Blanc

3rd Western States 100miler 

Lucy is joined by her father Ash and we discuss everything from encouraging adventure in kids to the pressure of being a pro athlete in a digital world.  We also chat about the emergence of the plant base diet and the boom in the global trail running scene. 

Lucy is a wonderfully humble and knowledgeable young lady and I’m sure you’ll harvest a few pearls of wisdom from this open and informative chat.

Stay tuned afterwards for a wrap up of the Surf Coast Century 100km race.

Plenty of laughs throughout thanks to the team at Sydney Brewery.

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• Ironman Triathlon
• North Face and now UTA 100’s
• Oxfam Trailwalker
• GNW00 miler
• Six foot track buckle
• Mt Solitary
• Glow worm marathon

He was on the committee for Running Wild for the first few seasons and has been the race director for the Knapsack lap race for the past 10 years!

He chats about the Blue Mountains Running Company and the Blue Mountains Marathon Clinic.

Finally, Ben shares his mystery 24hr race with us called ‘Roll the Dice’.

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Plenty of laughs throughout thanks to the team at Sydney Brewery.

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Rohan is a semi finalist at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and is off to compete at the World Championships in Doha later this year. He is coached by 3 time Olympic triple jumper Andrew Murphy.

We chat about what it takes to be a top international sprinter and break the mythical 10 second barrier. We break down Rohan’s impressive training routine and discuss the components that make him so damn fast.

Rohan opens up on the topic of drugs in sport and gives us an insight to the psychology of a top level athlete. He also covers the ‘big’ issues like, popping the bonnet in training, chicken nuggets in competition and how much beetroot juice is too much!

Enjoy listening to one of Australia’s brightest young athletics stars!

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