Never Run Alone

01:12:27

Big Marathon Energy - From Berlin To Melbourne And A...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/10/02

The team recap the chaos of Berlin, hear from Queen Sissi about the girls on parade at the Nike After Dark Sydney Edition, chat about the Melbourne Marathon course updates and reminisce on their Boston Marathon journey as entries have just been confirmed for the 2027 edition. We also of course answer some warm-up questions submitted by you - our amazing listeners - as well as discussing a huge weekend of racing across the world and buy/sell to round out the show.All that and more with host ⁠Cam

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01:26:38

A Marathon Journey, From Berlin to Sydney with...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/09/25

It is Never Run Alone.A full house + a brilliant guest this week as we welcome Charlotte (Char_running) onto Never Run Alone.We chatted of course about her running journey, her life prior to it spent playing high level field hockey in Germany and how she managed an incredible debut marathon in Berlin in 2024 but how she’s not been able to better that since.We also of course answer some warm-up questions submitted by you - our amazing listeners - as well as discussing a huge weekend of racing across

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01:14:11

Women in Sports, Developing Speed and the Long Game...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/09/18

It is Never Run Alone.This week on the pod we’re joined once again by former guest, all round legend, co-founder of Femmi and Nike Pacific Head Run Coach, Lydia ODonnell! Lyds joins us ahead of a big period for Nike in Australia, with After Dark later this month and the Melbourne Marathon taking residence across a full weekend in October!We discuss speed work and how to develop it, the long game of ultra and trail running with all sorts of training, along with a few words on the importance of women

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00:59:14

Special Live Pod: Fuel Your Race 2.0 with Grams of...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/09/15

It is a special live edition of Never Run Alone.Last week in Sydney, we co-hosted our very first live podcast with the legends at Grams of Health, Nikki and Grace, during their Fuel Your Race 2.0 event.After a brilliantly led information session by Grace, Cam and Sissi were joined by 4 experts in differing fields to offer insights into fuelling around races (incase the title didn’t give it away).All that and more with Grams of Health Dietician Grace Liebelt, run coach Matty Abel, Psychologist

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01:04:52

How We Think About Our Running Recovery and Mental...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/09/11

It is Never Run Alone.This week on the pod we’re sans Kris for a 2nd week (running?). We discuss the importance of running recovery with our sweet prince Cam fresh off running home from work, as both Sissi and Rien share more learnings post their Sydney marathon experience.There’s a few rogue listener questions in the warm up (we promise we’re not a conspiracy podcast usually) and some great chat on mental resilience.All that and more with Cam Merrick and Sissi Bergman with host Rien MacDonald.Fuel

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01:16:29

Sydney Marathon Recap and How To Fuel your Running...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/09/04

It is Never Run Alone.We’re off the back of the 2026 Sydney Marathon and coming to you with a slightly lesser team than usual. Sissi Bergman is out post her enormous effort pacing on Sunday. Kris is out being a Dad / logistics.Hosting is Rien lower on energy than usual, but thankfully with the wonderful Grace Liebelt joining Cam to unpack the marathon that was and discussing how to best fuel in preparation and recovery for a race of any kind, really.We also answer some cracking warm up questions

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01:05:35

Sydney Marathon Race Week, Strava Fines and Phil Gore...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/08/26

It is Never Run Alone.It is Sydney Marathon Race Week!The vibes are high already and how could they not be with an in person podcast, a marathon to run on Sunday and 40,000 runners converging on one of the worlds greatest cities.There’s plenty happening and we do our best to cover some of it whilst sharing our journey. Thanks for coming along with us and if you see us out there over the coming days, give us a shout!All that and more with Cam Merrick, Kris Farrenkothen, Sissi Bergman with host Rien

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01:29:30

Hugo Fry on Sub-Elite Running & The Creator Game as...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/08/21

It is Never Run Alone.Some say it’s the eve of the Sydney Marathon - most know it’s over a week away. Good thing we’re a podcast and can edit things out… Whether we do or not is an entirely different proposition.This week, the full squad goes back to back and are joined by the Rice & Repeat king, Hugo Fry who is in town for next weeks Sydney Marathon.We chat his running journey and the balance of creating content with running as a sub-elite, plus pitch him a few CPG ideas. You never know,

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00:57:23

Personal Running Warnings, City2Surf Recap and the...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/08/14

It is Never Run Alone.A full house this week for the pod as we recap an epic City2Surf and discuss the Sydney Marathon now just over 2 weeks out. Crazy how it always sneaks up - or is that just us?As ever we answer some listener submitted warm-up questions and a great trio this week will have you thinking too.We’re also interested in hearing from YOU - the listeners - on your supporter stories as Sydney Marathon looms. We want to get as many people down along the course this year as we can to help

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01:18:01

Notes on Running with Special Guest Josh Lynott ahead...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/08/07

It is Never Run Alone.The full squad are almost back this week, and we’re joined serendipitously with someone we’re all a big fan of, the creatively omnipresent Josh Lynott.Josh joins the fun as we chat our weeks in running, City2Surf this coming weekend in Sydney, Sydney Marathon being just 3 weeks out and a little on the recent Aussie dominance at the Comm Games.On top of that, some great questions from listeners and of course, buy/sell to round it out and one very much worth listening all the way

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01:08:30

Aussies Dominate the Comm Games and Real Talk on Our...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/07/31

It is Never Run Alone.This week on the pod Rien returns for the final Cam 1 on 1 as the boys chat Australian dominance at the Comm Games. The Harbour 10k brought about an Instagram story post from an elite runner prompting Rien to question his running performance and Cam delivers some real talk / therapy that long time listeners of the pod will know is part and parcel of Never Run Alone.All that and more with Rien MacDonald and Cam Merrick. Enjoy!Thanks for listening and watching. If you haven’t

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00:58:34

Vocalising Goals, Overcoming Plateaus and a Record...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/07/24

It is Never Run Alone.Another combo this week, with a Swedish nature to it as Sissi joins came from her mother land and Cam dons his Swedish hoodie as the pair discuss your weekly dose of running news. They also unpack a slew (that sounds Swedish, right?) of listener questions as well as the big performances from the recent London Diamond League.All that and more with Sissi Bergman and Cam Merrick . Enjoy!Thanks for listening and watching. If you haven’t already, please subscribe wherever you’re

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00:49:19

Comparison Culture in Running and a Deep Dive on...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/07/17

It is Never Run Alone.A deadly duo this week of Cam and Kris as the boys discuss a number of topics across the field of marathon, track and even a bit of trail can you believe?They discuss the comparison culture in running, a deep dive on the Diamond League and how some of the elites are faring there, as well as a potential Kipchoge kick come Melbourne…Enjoy listening to the boys Cam Merrick & Kris Farrenkothen!Thanks for listening and watching. If you haven’t already, please subscribe wherever

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01:19:48

Records on the Gold Coast and Building a Running...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/07/10

It is Never Run Alone.An enormous weekend on the Gold Coast as several records drop including Izzi Batt ripping the half and the Australian male marathon record being eclipsed by 2 seconds! We discuss that, as well as the iconic Prefontaine Classic in Oregon where Cam Myers became the first Aussie to win the 1,500m plus plenty more of the favourites.We’re also joined for the full episode by special guest, Cougar Lutze. Cougar left a career in architecture in Australia to move to Africa to build Yara

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00:23:03

2026 Gold Coast Marathon Finish Line Recap

Never Run Alone ·

2026/07/07

It is Never Run Alone.Cam Merrick leads the pod from the finish line of the 2026 Gold Coast Marathon as he’s joined by Sissi Bergman and a dozen other runners in reflecting on the day. Thanks to all who listened, shouted and supported over the weekend, and congratulations to all runners on massive PBs and some huge records dropping on both Saturday and Sunday.Thanks for listening and watching. If you haven’t already, please subscribe wherever you’re consuming the content, and leave a 5 star review -

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01:14:03

2026 Gold Coast Marathon | Western States & Tipping...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/07/03

It is Never Run Alone.We are just hours out from the 2026 Gold Coast Marathon with both Cam and Sissi aiming to rip the half on Saturday along with a huge contingent of you listeners also running the half. The Sunday, the full marathon and a select group of savages do the double, aiming to complete the 63.3km challenge.All that and more with Rien MacDonald and Sissi Bergman plus host Cam Merrick.Watch the 2025 Gold Coast Half Marathon here.Thanks for listening and watching. If you haven’t already,

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01:19:09

The Band Is Back Together! Gold Coast and Sydney...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/06/26

It is Never Run Alone.The full squad returns this week as Rien’s 4 week hiatus at the World Cup ends. We answer some cracking warm-up questions at the top before discussing a big 2nd half of 2026. Gold Coast Marathon weekend in just over a week. Sydney Marathon 9 weeks away. London doubling down, Parramatta half debut and Tokyo announcing 40,000 runners in it’s 20th year.All that and plenty of our own personal running, general banter and a few tasty edits due to some technical glitches.All that and

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01:07:23

Trackflation and the Ever-Changing Life and Standards...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/06/19

It is Never Run Alone.This week Cam and Sissi are joined by British Heptathlete turned Marathon runner (via Zone 2) and now aspiring Ironman triathlete, Holly Mills. The three chat multi-sport preferences, personal reflections as well as unpacking Holly’s athletic career which has seen her represent her country at multiple age brackets, as well as at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.As ever, we discuss what we’re running towards in The Long Run and a buy sell to round out the pod.All that and more with

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01:13:01

Iron Deficiency Epidemic, Pre Race Fuelling and...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/06/13

It is Never Run Alone.Don’t be fooled by the line up this week, these 3 know the score. Kris hosts the content queens on all things iron deficiency, fuelling and navigating marathon injures. They discuss upcoming races (a few big trips on the cards) and as ever your favourites top and bottom.All that and more with Ash Wiseman and Sissi Bergman. Hosted by Kris Farrenkothen.Thanks for listening and watching. If you haven’t already, please subscribe wherever you’re consuming the content, and leave a 5

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01:17:16

International Running Day with Four Time Olympian...

Never Run Alone ·

2026/06/05

It is Never Run Alone.This week we’re joined by four time Olympian, Commonwealth Games Medallist, mother, wife and all round legend Lisa Weightman. We chat through her biggest running learnings and failures, the journey of longevity in running - she ran her first marathon at 29 and completed Boston back in April aged 47 - becoming the first person ever to run all 7 Majors plus compete at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships. As usual we unpack our own running in the past week

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