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Tales from the Valley Podcast

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Behind every runner there is a story, and we think our local communities deserve to have theirs’ told. The Tales from the Valley Podcast aims to uncover running stories from the South Coast of NSW. Passionate runners Sam Hodges & Katie Mahoney will be catching up on a weekly basis to unravel the running stories from the South Coast and take you on their own personal running journeys.

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29:59

Café Kit of the Month (Ep 1)

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Sam sits down with Riley Kilham for the first instalment of our new monthly segment.Riley has generously thrown in a $100 Run Havoc voucher for one TFTV listener each month — absolute legend 🙌 This month we dive into Riley’s training week — including some spicy continuous track work and pacing his mate to a 1:25 half at Husky. Shoe of the Month: Nike Vomero Plus (early contender for shoe of the year 👀) Nutrition of the Month: Pillar Performance Triple Magnesium Apparel of the Month: Never

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66:00

TFTV ft. Hamish Simpson

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Sam catches up with Hamish “Kerns” Simpson, fresh off 30 loops at Reds Backyard Ultra (203.7km).Hamish has lined up at Reds three years in a row, but this year looked different — after linking up with super coach Barry Keem, he’s built consistency, structure and serious momentum. The results speak for themselves with PBs across the board this year, including 17:58 for 5k and 3:08 for the marathon. Hamish breaks down the physical, emotional and nutritional demands of Backyard Ultra racing, and how

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91:18

TFTV ft. Jack Caldwell

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/10/28

This week, Sam & Katie chat with up-and-coming triathlete Jack Caldwell. Hailing from Eden on the Far South Coast of NSW, Jack has been training from a young age. A naturally strong swimmer who also shone in school cross country, Jack eventually combined both strengths—adding cycling into the mix—to discover his talent in triathlon. After playing a range of sports growing up, Jack began racing Sprint Triathlons throughout high school. Earlier this year, he claimed the Men’s Junior Title for the

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85:39

TFTV ft. Tayamaefitness

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/10/21

This week, Sam & Katie sit down with the incredibly inspiring Taya Mae. Fresh off a huge PB streak — 42:51 for 10K at Shellharbour and a 3:20 marathon in Melbourne just last weekend — Taya shares her unique journey through running, bodybuilding, and powerlifting.Having dabbled in running during high school and more consistently in 2023, Taya spent much of 2024 focused on bodybuilding, backing her running with serious gym strength. However, a recent ramp-up in running volume has brought on a

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98:46

TFTV ft. Rede Carney

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Sam catches up with past guest Rede Carney, who’s turned 2025 into a PB-fest: 16:55 at a KJ track night, 34:42 through 10k at Sutho2Surf, 1:18 for the half — then a surprise 2:46 at Sydney Marathon (9-minute out-performance on the day) and a 2:51 for 2nd at Shellharbour on tired legs. We talk training density, racing with family, and rebuilding with a conservative approach that still totals 16–18 hours between swimming and gym.Training diaries: Katie joins late with a week of track, Hyrox, and her

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90:36

TFTV ft. Karla Maganto

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Sam & Katie sit down with Karla Maganto, co-founder of the DK Society Run Club alongside Toby Upton. Karla shares how running has completely transformed her lifestyle — from thinking she’d never run a half or full marathon to now balancing Hyrox workouts, strength training, and swimming. She’s passionate about movement, recovery, and building community in Canberra, investing serious time in compression, sauna, and structured training. Looking ahead, Karla’s got her eyes on a few shorter events

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88:45

TFTV ft. Dan Dreher

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Sam & Katie welcome their first official guest from Canberra — Dan Dreher. Dan has some seriously fast PBs, including 14:33 for 5k and 29:53 for 10k, all achieved off relatively low mileage and a relaxed, body-aware approach. He sees himself as a 5k/10k specialist, rarely running further than 21km, but with a strong emphasis on speed across his career. Dan shares his journey through Canberra’s running groups — from training under Gerard Ryan to now being part of Philo Saunders’ squad.Training

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84:42

TFTV ft. Mark Langley

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Episode SummarySam & Katie chat with Mark Langley, who moved to Wollongong late last year and quickly made his mark by winning the Run Wollongong Marathon in 2:36 earlier this year. Mark’s road PBs include 15:57 for 5K and 2:32 for the marathon, but his range stretches further — he also claimed victory in the Manly to Bondi Ultra. Mark only began running in 2019, debuting with a 3:27 marathon. When Covid hit, he used the lockdown period to steadily build his fitness, eventually turning his

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76:28

TFTV ft. Ben Bell

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Sam and Katie sit down with Ben Bell, a versatile athlete with an incredible story. After years of rowing, Ben moved into triathlon at age 35 — and what followed is nothing short of remarkable.Ben has run a 70-minute half marathon (2019) and a 2:36 debut marathon. He recorded strong showings at the M7 half marathon and marathon, often finishing just outside the prize money. He is also a Hawaiian Ironman finisher, with 1st and 3rd place age group finishes, and was runner-up at the Ironman 70.3 World

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88:21

TFTV ft. Jeff Chaseling

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Episode DescriptionSam and Katie sit down with Jeff Cheso to dive into his impressive running journey. Jeff shares his standout personal bests—8:56 for 3k, 15:17 for 5k, 69:39 for the half marathon, and 2:29 for 3rd place at the Canberra Marathon—while reflecting on how his sporting career began with rugby league before shifting to competitive running. He credits consistency and a touch of healthy rivalry with fellow runners like Russ as key to his success. The conversation traces Jeff’s evolution

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22:21

Ep 3 - Down the Track ft. Chloe Pateman

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Sam sits down with Chloe to unpack her recent racing success. Chloe reflects on her breakout 5K at Sandgate parkrun, where she surprised herself with a 16:26, boosted by the energy of 800 runners and a smooth staggered start. She also shares the story behind her win at the Sunshine Coast 10K in 34:40, a race where she focused on keeping a steady rhythm and delivered a performance she’s proud of.

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01:10:10

TFTV – Expanding to the Capital

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/08/25

In this episode, Sam shares exciting updates for Tales from the Valley — from setting up merchandise (including new crewneck jumpers and a launch discount) to expanding podcast coverage into the Canberra/ACT region and refreshing the club shout-out segment with race updates from past guests. He also talks about continuing the Down-the-Track Feed mini-series to follow up on guests’ progress.Katie ran 40 km this week while resting her Achilles ahead of upcoming training weeks. Sam logged his biggest

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01:14:59

TFTV ft. James Alexander

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/08/21

James Alexander’s Triathlon JourneyIn this episode, Sam sits down with James Alexander to unpack his impressive endurance sports career. James first joined the Savvy Running community around 2012 before making the leap into triathlon in 2013–2014, inspired by watching top athletes train locally. Since then, he’s built a strong résumé that includes a 9:12 personal best at his debut Ironman in 2019, a World Championship finish over the Olympic distance in 2018, and running PBs such as a 3:06 marathon

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53:41

Ep 2 - Down the Track ft. Glenn Edmonds

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Bravehearts Marathon Challenge – Glenn’s 7 Marathons in 7 Days In this episode, we celebrate Glenn’s incredible achievement in the Bravehearts Marathon Challenge, where he completed seven marathons in seven days across seven states – raising an impressive $47,000 for child protection. We dive into the story behind the fundraising, from the community-driven “Glenathon” hosted by Sapphire Coast Runners that contributed over $4,000, to the weekly cooking nights at the Bega Country Club where Glenn and

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01:28:31

TFTV ft. Phil & Ady (Parola Run Club)

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Sam & Katie sit down with Phil & Ady, the founders of Parola Run Club. Since summer 2023, the crew has been meeting at the North Gong Kiosk every Tuesday at 6 am – rain, hail or shine. What started as a way to keep their uni friend group connected and accountable has grown into a thriving community, with 30 runners turning up to the very first session. Phil shares how the club boosted his basketball fitness and led to a half marathon, while Ady talks through running a sub-4 marathon time

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16:56

Ep 1 – Down the Track ft. Lucy Holman

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Down the Track – Episode 1: Lucy HolmanWe're kicking off the very first episode of Down the Track with none other than Lucy Holman — a powerhouse on the local distance running scene. Lucy stamped her authority in 2024 by winning both Shellharbour Marathons — in April and September — and clocking a rapid 2:56 marathon in the process. But she didn’t stop there. Just recently, she took on the Huskisson Ultra, running an incredible 110km in 10 hours and 13 minutes, winning the women’s race and

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01:35:47

TFTV ft. James Constantine

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/08/04

This week, Sam & Katie chat with James Constantine — a well-known face in the running scene as the Digital Marketing Manager for Pont3, the team behind Sydney Marathon’s push for World Major status. James shares insights into the campaign, his personal running journey, and how he’s now balancing training with family life. With standout PBs including 16:06 for 5K (solo lockdown TT) and 2:52 for the marathon, James is setting his sights on Ballarat Marathon 2026 with a new PB in mind. James also

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01:13:24

TFTV ft. Liam Henderson

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/07/29

Katie and Sam chat with Liam Henderson, a talented runner with standout PBs including 3:56 for 1500m and 15:11 for 5000m. After a 4-year hiatus, Liam returned to racing with a 32:00 at the Sydney 10 and a 74-minute half at Gold Coast. He shares proud moments from his junior career, including a 3rd place at National XC, and reflects on his time training alongside Olympian Jess Hull in Europe.Liam also breaks down his best training week of the year, featuring a track session with the Hince stable,

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01:27:51

TFTV ft. Darcy Hennessy

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/07/23

In this episode of Tales from the Valley, Sam and Katie catch up with Darwin-based distance runner Darcy Hennessy, who recently clocked an impressive 1:10:39 at the Gold Coast Half Marathon.Darcy shares his journey from growing up with the Kembla Joggers and being coached by his grandfather Jim Hennessy, to stepping away from running to pursue AFL — and eventually finding his stride again in the Top End. Now self-coached and training with Rapid Creek Track Club, Darcy walks us through his current

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01:20:43

TFTV ft. Mel Hodges (Bermagui Run Club)

Tales from the Valley Podcast ·

2025/07/15

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

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