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Stimulate Run Podcast

A podcast where we hear from everyday people who manage to fit running in to their normal day, high achievers, those running for a cause and running personalities. Home of the Road to Comrades series which follows a panel of runners ahead of the Comrades Marathon every year.

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00:30:44

Andrew Leigh - The joy of trying something that you...

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/09/12

Andrew Leigh, a member of the Australian Federal Labour Party and runner. During my chat, we delve into his pathway into politics and also his journey through running. He speaks about some of his experiences and what he has learnt along the way.

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01:06:24

Piet Wiersma - Authentic

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/08/30

Piet Wiersmas profile had a meteoric rise from June 2023. It was at this point he took on the defending Comrades champion in the final stages of the Ultimate human race and made Tete really earn the title and record. Piet has since then had many choices to make regarding his future as an athlete and also on his journey towards his thesis. We discuss his background in running, his methods, the challenges a semi professional runner faces and what the near future looks like

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01:19:59

Nick Bester - The mind will make the body follow

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/08/24

Nick Bester or the Yster Man (Iron Man) is a life long endurance athlete. You name it in the endurance world he has done it - Comrades, Triathlon, Dusi Canoe, Argus cycling and much more. In this chat we speak about his endurance ability, his mental toughness and where it stemmed from. We talk about the change he made to his diet and advice for current day athletes

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01:49:06

Road to Comrades 2023 - The recap

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/06/25

From Janaury we have been tracking along the journey of 3 amazing people towards Comrades 2023. On this episode the panel are back to take us through their big day. Caitriona had an amazing day to finish in 5th, Wayne smashed his PB and masters record and Murray as he said got his Bill Rowan. Thank you to all the listeners, supporters and families for their support this year. We all appreciate the kind words, messages and feedback. If you enjoyed the series please leave a review on apple/spotify or

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01:06:16

Road to Comrades Ep 5 (pre race)

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/05/27

The pre race episode for Comrades 2023. Caitriona, Murray and Wayne do their usual month recap and then we take a more in-depth look at the course itself. Murray shares what prep he is making when it comes to preparing to tackle the course on race day. Wayne takes us into the Nedbank camp.

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01:02:02

Barry Holland - Plan your race and race your plan

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Barry Hollands record in running and particularly comrades and two oceans speaks for itself. Attempting his 49TH consecutive comrades in 2023 he is a wealth of knowledge. We discussed his thoughts on training and how they have changed over the years. We spoke about having realistic goals and how to execute them. He gave course advice. Most importantly he explained planning your race and racing your plan.

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01:02:24

Nell Rojas - Be your genuine self

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/05/12

Nell Rojas is a professional runner born in Boulder Colorado. On this episode we chat about her history in the sport from childhood in Boulder to now as a professional who hopes to qualify for Paris. We discuss experiences (her trip to Kenya), goals and her relationship with her dad who is also her coach. For those who haven’t check out the sweat elite video with Nell and her dad and you will see his true emotion for her running.

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00:38:42

Allirra Jennings - A candle doesnt lose its flame by...

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/05/07

Allirra Jennings greet up and still lives in the Northern Territory of Australia. In this episode she shares her journey in running which started with taking a few steps all the way to completing the 6 world majors. Allirra is the first female t to complete the 6 star. We discuss her heritage and some of the social issues the has come across and currently taking place.

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01:01:24

Road to Comrades Ep 4

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/04/24

The panel is back for the April episode. Murray is being as consistent as ever, Caitriona has started her Comrades build with a great month and heading to the USA for a race and Wayne tells us about Two Oceans and his time in camp. A listener question to finish about training by time.

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01:11:09

Road to Comrades 2023 - Episode 3

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/03/24

78 days to Comrades 2023 and the panel are back to tell us about how their last month has gone. Caitriona is balancing work/life and running. Murray is settling in to his new structure and increasing milage and Wayne is preparing for a big month ahead with plenty of excitement. We tackle a few listener questions about shoes, goals and changing surfaces through the week. If you have any questions please shoot them through via the social channels. If you enjoy what you are hearing - share it with

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01:28:19

Road to Comrades 2023 - Episode 2

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/02/27

Caitriona, Murray and Wayne are back for episode 2. On this episode we discuss the dangers of comparing against what others are doing. We speak about running on effort vs pace. We delve into qualifiers and what chasing a faster qualifier comes with just to save a few minutes at the start or for a better seeding pen. If you are enjoying the series please share it among your running network and also drop a review where you get your pods.

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01:00:58

Liz McColgan - Celebrate the joy

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/02/22

Liz CcColgan has achieved it all. Olympian, Commonwealth Games, world championships, world cross country medalist, triple world major marathon winner and MBE are just part of the long list of achievements for Liz. On this episode we discuss where it all started for her. From her humble upbringing in Scotland, to the university of Alabama which turns out shaped not only her career but her life and then now to Doha. Liz talks about how she always wanted to lift the ceiling and especially against those

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00:48:42

Reece Edwards - No Jargon

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/02/16

Reece Edwards started his sporting life as an aspiring hockey player who knew he had a little bit extra when it came to aerobic ability. As he got older he found triathlon and then came the sole focus on running. Reece Shares his journey from 8 hour bike rides which included stops for pie and coke to now being a well credentialed marathoner. Reece most recently won UTA with minimal ultra specific experience or preparation. Reece is a qualified physiotherapist and shares his learners he has taken

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01:19:07

Road to Comrades 2023 Ep1

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/01/28

Welcome to Road to Comrades 2023. On this episode we meet Wayne, Caitriona and Murray who will share their journey towards Durban in June. On this episode we get to meet them and learn more about their running history and what their plans are. We hope you join the rest of the episodes and enjoy them.

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00:46:59

Grenville Wood - Pure

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2023/01/20

The name Grenville Wood might not be one at the front of many guesses when we talk about Australian running in the 80s but those in the know it certainly would be. He still the current South Australian marathon record holder. During this chat we share his experiences in running, the risks he took along the way and what are his running pillars as a coach.

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00:56:23

Caitriona Jennings - balanced determination

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2022/12/13

Irish-born runner Caitriona Jennings first came on to the podcast in 2019. Since then she has continued to tick off achievements notably in 2022 finishing 3rd at the World 100km and 1st at the European 50km. It was great to go back into her history prior to running and then how she continued to rise in the sport. She represented Ireland at the 2012 Olympics and what many would say might be the pinnacle was actually closer to the beginning. We speak about the highs and lows and how the benefits of

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00:42:40

Brendan Pang - Happy with where I am

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Brendan Pang, started as an architecture student, while sitting as a social working in Broome he decided to enter Masterchef and hasnt looked back. He know has 2 books, a permanent fixture at a local food setting and a range stocked by Woolworths. Brendan discovered running recently and loves his daily run as an escape from his busy day. He's a high achiever who will be chasing his running goas to match his professional goals. Find him on instagram and also his website for more

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01:25:05

Mark Plaatjes - Grateful

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2022/10/27

Mark Plaatjes was the winner of the 1993 World Champs Marathon. A few would know Mark and his achievements but not many would know his story. Mark was one of the greatest in his era and amazingly due to the apartheid regime wasn't allowed to show the world. During the episode Mark talks about life during apartheid, being a straight A student but not being allowed to go to University and being cheers for on the weekend but on Monday its back to reality. Mark speaks about his time at College, life

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00:59:31

Ash Watson - it means more than what you realise

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2022/10/07

Ash Watson is an Australian runner hailing from Ballarat. Ballarat is a town filled with running history with many Olympians and some of The countries best runners either living there or spending time there to train. Ash has a great running resume with a 2:23 marathon, surf coast century ultra champion (current record holder) and two time comrades marathon finisher. On this episode we have a chat about the journey he has had in the sport, his day job and how running impacts that and then we also

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03:41:03

Road to Comrades Ep 45 - Race Recap

Stimulate Run Podcast ·

2022/09/25

The post race recap. During this episode the panel are all along to recap their races. Jackie World 100km and the remainder all headed to Comrades 2022. Wayne kicks us off as the fastest finisher, Jackie and Darren let their guards down and show us a side of vulnerability we havent see from the panel yet. We cover a few listener questions. For those wondering about the man in the arena quote search Theodore Roosevelt.

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