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Making A Runner

Making A Runner is a podcast about the journey of becoming a better runner — physically, mentally, and over the long run. Hosted by Coach and Biokineticist Nic Acampora, the show brings together experts from the running world and everyday runners to unpack the realities of training, racing, injury, and performance. Expect practical insights, honest conversations, and a proudly South African perspective on what it really takes to build yourself into a runner; whether you are looking at improving

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01:11:30

S2|E13 - The Running "F-word": Fatigue, a Masterclass...

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2023/06/28

In this episode of Making A Runner, we dive into the complex world of fatigue & recovery. Our guest, Ant Clark, a Sports Scientist currently completing his PhD studies in fatigue, shares insights into the key principles of training, emphasising the important balance that needs to be maintained between stressing the body and recovering optimally in the pursuit of fitness and performance progression.We discus the various techniques and modalities available to us today taking into consideration

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Comrades Limited Series | The Expo Edition - Running...

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2023/06/21

This episode of Making a Runner is one for the people by the people; we take a special look into the Comrades Marathon Expo and gain insights from the conversations had with various runners ranging from elite-level to every day enthusiasts, from the Green Numbered Comrades Veterans, who describe it as a 'drug' that hooks you for life, to the brave novices who admit to feeling nervous and excited about taking on the Ultimate Human Race for the first time.The voices you'll hear are a combination of

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01:08:54

S2|12 - Exploring the Depths of Endurance: Michael...

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2023/06/14

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Michael Baker on the Drakensberg Grand Traverse (DGT). Michael, a runner, adventurer, and coach, shares his background and how he found his purpose in endurance sports. We explore his love for trail running, the allure of pushing boundaries, and the mental and physical challenges he embraces.The DGT, a self-supported and solo endeavor, poses immense obstacles, demanding self-reliance, mental fortitude, and exceptional navigational skills

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Comrades Limited Series | Episode 4 - Win YOUR Race...

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2023/06/07

If you're going to be taking Comrades Marathon race-day advice from anyone, Gerda Steyn's advice comes with winning odds!Our guest today requires no introduction, but in case you've missed her epic rise to running stardom, Gerda Steyn is the 2019 Comrades Marathon up-run Ladies Winner - the race where she broke the ladies course record and became the first woman in history to run under 6 hours in a finish time of 5:58:53. She also recently conquered the down run in 2023, breaking the long standing

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S2|E11 - Making a Running Influencer with Geoffrey...

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2023/05/31

We're all familiar with the old adage "life begins at 40", but no one is a better example of this than Geoffrey Crow, better known on Instagram as @lets_run_faster. Going into his 40's Geoffrey made a promise to himself that he'd enter the next decade of his life as the fittest & best version of himself. Having always had a fondness for running he decided to go "all-in" with his training and started documenting the process on Instagram - he couldn't have predicted that just little more than a

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Comrades Limited Series | Episode 3 - Growing...

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2023/05/24

It takes more than pure talent to make a Comrades Gold Medalist.Going on almost 30 years now, the Maxed Elite Team (first established as the Mr Price Sport Running Club in 1995) has become synonymous with winning Gold Medals at the Comrades Marathon - a title reserved for the top 10 male & female finishers each year. But how are these athletes afforded the opportunity to train, race and make a living from their passion?In this episode we hear from the Maxed Elite Team Manager, Martin Ngwenya, a

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S2|E10 - Celebrating a Lifetime of Running with 'The...

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2023/05/17

If you ever imagined a life travelling the world, then running may be the way to make it happen - or at least that's how it happened for retired Chief Running Officer of RunnersWorld Magazine, Mr Bart Yasso.He is one of few people to have run a marathon on every continent. He has racked up an impressive amount of kilometres, or miles we should say, and played a fundamental role in the running movement that took the world by storm in the 70's, 80's & 90's - the running world that we get to enjoy

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Comrades Limited Series | Episode 2 - How to Run the...

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2023/05/10

“How do I train for the Comrades Marathon?”This must be one of the most commonly Google searched questions about the Ultimate Human Race, second to, “how do I run the Comrades Marathon/Race Day Tips?”.All of which will be covered in this episode with the official Comrades Marathon Coach himself, Lindsey Parry.From everything you know you need to know to the bits in between that are only gained from the pain of experience; Coach Parry covers it all.If there’s one thing you do before the Comrades

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01:03:29

S2|E9 - The Gear that Made a Runner, in conversation...

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2023/05/03

In this episode of Making a Runner, we sit down with the co-founder of BURNT STUDIOS, Andriana Cronje, a passionate runner with a knack for giving South Africans what they want - performance gear that’s Made to Move!The beginning of Andy’s running journey is not unlike many other runners, a desire to get fit and healthy saw her taking her first 2km jog along the beachfront but it was the FEELING of running her first race that kept her coming back for more!By immersing herself in this new-found love

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Comrades Limited Series | Episode 1 - An...

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2023/04/26

The legendary Comrades Marathon is back for the 96th edition, yes still in Durbs and yes, still 90km but this time we get to help you prepare for it!In this first episode of the Comrades Marathon Limited Series, we speak to the familiar SuperSports commentary voice of the Ultimate Human Race, Cuan Walker, and it would seem that he was born for the job…Cuan shares stories of how his name became synonymous with South African running and more specifically, the Ultra Marathon that stole his heart and

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S2|E8 - Running for Weight Loss & the Dangers of...

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2023/04/19

Dave Watkeys is an online transformation coach who has helped 100’s of clients navigate one of the most frustrating and common human challenges - weight loss.As we’ve come to understand from our experience, many people start running to lose weight - it’s an excellent way to burn calories!Unfortunately though, many people face similar problems in this pursuit, which can mostly be attributed to the complex balance of consuming enough food to fuel for the work required while still trying to maintain a

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TTOM Limited Series | Episode 6 - Ace your Race with...

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2023/04/12

In this finale of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, well-known South African Elite Athlete, Irvette van Zyl, helps you put the final steps in place for your TTOM race day.Having run and won the 21km 3 times & having placed 2nd in the 2022 56km race (you’ll remember the crushing moment that she lost the lead to Gerda Styen 3km before the finish) Irvette is more than fit to be giving advice on racing/running Africa’s largest ultra-marathon!Good luck to everyone participating, enjoy!

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S2|E7 - Get Your Head in the Game with Sports...

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2023/04/05

As athletes we’re often told to “just believe”, or to “be confident”, to “relax & focus” but few people ever learn the skills required to execute these seemingly simple tasks.A massive element of running (especially marathon & ultra-distance running) is mental - in fact most people will tell you that up to 90% of it is all in your head. But how much time do we spend training our minds vs training our legs?Kirsten van Heerden is a Clinical Psychologist by qualification and leading Sports

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TTOM Limited Series | Episode 5 - Get your head in...

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2023/03/29

“Running a marathon is a physical challenge but I believe that running an ultra marathon is a mental challenge”, says Nic. Having run 3 x Comrades Marathons and 1 x TTOM 56km between the two of them, Nic and Davey talk you through the mental preparation for race day.From their limited personal experience with ultra distance running, they help you conceptualise and form strategies for the challenges that you are sure to encounter. They share some of their go-to techniques for mental grit; like having

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S2|E6 - Never Back Down, The Underdog Story behind...

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2023/03/23

It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight but the size of fight in the dog.This phrase was proven true when Annie Bothma raced her way to her first official marathon victory and SA Marathon Champion title at the Durban International Marathon. At the time of recording this episode, Annie was 3 days out from this event.To understand what this victory means to Annie you need to understand the amount of fights she’s fought and those she keep fighting.Annie’s running story is truly a remarkable

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TTOM Limited Series | Episode 4 - Plan your Race and...

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2023/03/15

If there’s anyone that you should take advice from on runningthe Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, it’s from Barry Holland, who has run the 56km ultra-marathon a whopping 32 times.You may recognise the name, Barry Holland, from one of our post popular episodes to date - The Comrades Marathon Special (which he has run 48 times, consecutively!).He is quite clearly well versed in ultra-distance running but there’s nothing complicated about his success, Barry runs/races according to one simple motto;

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S2|E5 - Unlock Your Best Running Potential with Nick...

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2023/03/08

What do you get when you add talent + burning passion + continuous hard work, you get just a little Bester every time you show up to the start line.South African Marathon Runner, Nick Bester, holds a personal best marathon time of 2:20 and he considers himself a social runner, crazy right?!He ran his debut marathon 9 years ago in a finish time of 3:17 and since then has taken the running world by storm! With an improvement like that, it is clear to see that Nick is capable of unlocking incredible

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TTOM Limited Series | Episode 3 - Fuelling for the...

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2023/03/01

Nutrition is an often overlooked yet essential component to your success in any run or race, so we cannot stress the importance of it enough when it comes to an ultra distance endurance event like the TTOM!In this episode, professional long distance runner, sports nutritionist and running coach, Annie Bothma, gives us the run down on everything you need to know about nutrition and hydration specifically for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon.Her advice comes from real life experience and that’s why

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S2|E4 - Controversial Training Methods with local...

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2023/02/22

Matt Walsh aka. @Walshingtin on Instagram, is and isn’t your every day runner. Like many of us he started running to shed a few kilograms, but what he discovered was a surprising amount of talent.What sets Matt apart from other runners is his mindset and eagerness to learn. As you’ll hear in this episode, he has done the time both on the road and in his research, to understand exactly what he needs to do to perform at the top of his game.Although some of his methods may seem controversial, they are

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TTOM Limited Series | Episode 2 - Everything you need...

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2023/02/15

Tackling the TTOM is a bucket list event for 1000’s of runners world wide. In fact 29000 participants are expected to hit the streets of Cape Town for the 2023 weekend running festival.But how do you know if you’re ready for an ultra marathon? And surely you’ve heard of the dreaded climb up Constantianek straight after Champan’s Peak?In this episode Nic and Davey get into the specifics of training for the TTOM, they cover:The different phases of a training plan.How to ensure your training is

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