Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast

In this episode, we're joined by Zane Walsh. He's a longtime friend of Hayden's and is the definition of a casual runner without the casual times. Together, we talk about:How he got into all six world majorsHis experience running each of themTips for ticking them off the bucket listWhat he defines as a casual runnerOther cool runs that you can do around the worldBut first, we CRAP on about:Our favourite Olympic moments so farShannon's new found love for archeryHayden's 5km PB attemptShannon's...

In this episode, we discuss some tips for those who are at the very beginning of their running journey, including:There's no shame in walkingRunning to time rather than distanceGetting comfortable with being a bit uncomfortableThe cliche of running slow to run fastTrying not to compare yourself to anyone elseBut first, we CRAP on about:Hayden getting demolished at rugbyRunning with T-Rex arms when it's coldGetting abs in time for Shannon's weddingRebutting our first listener complaintIdeas fo...

In this episode of CRAP, Hayden & Shannon discussTwo completely different training week outcomes.Garmin being a straight up bully.Predicted vs actual race times.Tips for training in winter.Temperature cut offs to help you decide what to wear.Some lovely feedback we received from a listener.Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod

In this episode of CRAP, we welcome our first guest, Narrischka Irvine, who joins us to discuss:How she still qualifies for the podcast after making the podium in her first marathonThe pressure she puts on herself and how she deals with itWhy she likes running longer distancesBalancing training for big runs with two little girlsBut first, Hayden and Shannon talk about:A wet Bibra Lake 12kmWhat they're training weeks looked likeAttempting to become a 100m sprinterWhat they mean when they call ...

Welcome to CRAP, the Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast. This is a podcast for you and me, the every day runner. We're not elite athletes, we're just out there jogging along.In the first episode of CRAP, we talk about:What’s this podcast about and why did we create it?Who are Hayden and Shannon and how did they get into running?What defines a casual runner and is there a cutoff point?Why do we all try convince ourselves running is free when we start?Follow us on Instagram and join the conver...