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This week, Jamie joins the podcast to share his inspiring journey from recovery to completing his first marathon at the Berlin Marathon.   After recognising his struggles with alcohol in his mid-twenties, Jamie made the life-changing decision to get sober and began searching for a new purpose. What started as a single Parkrun alongside his wife quickly grew into a passion for running, creating new friendships, a supportive community, and a completely different outlook on life.   We talk about his progression through the sport, from those early Parkrun mornings to completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising money for Alcohol Change UK, and eventually standing on the start line of the Berlin Marathon. Jamie also shares the challenges of dealing with an IT band injury in the lead-up to race day and how determination, community support, and months of training helped him reach the finish line of his first marathon.   This is a powerful conversation about recovery, resilience, community, and the positive impact that running can have on our lives.

This week we sit down with James a runner whose story is as tough as it is inspiring. Growing up with cystic fibrosis, James was told he’d have no quality of life and might not make it past childhood. Today, he’s running half marathons, marathons, and even a 50km ultra.   James breaks down what CF actually is, how it affects the lungs, digestion, salt levels, and daily life, and why “don’t Google it” is the first thing he tells people. He shares the reality of taking 30+ tablets a day, managing dehydration, cramping, mucus buildup, and the constant battle to stay healthy all while pushing himself further than anyone ever expected.   We dive into his running journey, from hating running to discovering a mindset shift that changed everything. As he shares, “I was told I was limited… that’s why my page is called limitless.”   James talks ultras, marathons, nutrition, the mental game, the support of his partner and daughter, and the messages he receives from families affected by CF who see hope in what he’s doing. It’s emotional, uplifting, and a reminder that running can rewrite the story you were told about your life.   A powerful conversation about resilience, mindset, and proving that limits aren’t always real.

This week we chat with Esti, whose running journey is nothing short of incredible.    After years of battling autoimmune conditions and undergoing life-changing surgery, Esti discovered running as a way to rebuild both physically and mentally.   What started as a first marathon in 4:18 became a journey towards a 2:55 marathon, building a supportive community online, and inspiring others living with inflammatory bowel disease and stomas to believe that life doesn't stop after surgery.   But this episode isn't just about fast times.   It's about resilience. It's about perspective. And it's about learning that sometimes the biggest win isn't chasing another PB... it's knowing when to prioritise your health.   From running the Cali Marathon in Colombia to becoming one of the most recognisable faces at Sydney Marathon 2026, Esti shares his story with honesty, humour and an incredible amount of heart.   This is a conversation we know will inspire a lot of people.

This week we sit down with Izzy a runner whose story goes far beyond her first marathon. From discovering the joy of running, to training through cold Melbourne mornings, to crossing the line in an incredible 3:06, her journey is already inspiring on its own.   But what makes this conversation truly special is the honesty she brings. Izzy opens up about overcoming a nine‑year battle with a severe eating disorder, rebuilding her relationship with food, finding strength through marathon training, and learning how to fuel her body with purpose. As she shares in the episode, “recovering from an eating disorder is the best thing ever… I’m living my best life.”   We dive into her training, her nutrition studies, her future race plans, and the mindset shifts that helped her reclaim her health, her confidence, and her joy. It’s raw, uplifting, and a reminder of how powerful running can be when paired with self‑belief and support.   A runner’s journey in every sense of the word.

A powerful conversation with Jhoyner Jumi the runner who turns challenges into joy, community, and purpose. From battling depression through small daily wins, to discovering running in 40‑degree heat with the wrong shoes, to pushing a wheelbarrow with his dog through Brisbane Marathon, his story is anything but ordinary.   This episode dives deep into his seven marathons in seven days a mission fuelled by love for Colombia and the people affected by the recent earthquake. We explore the mental battles, the community that formed around him at Centennial Park, and the belief that running is more than PBs it’s connection, resilience, and proving to yourself that anything is possible.   If you need a reminder of what running can do for the soul, this one hits home.

This week we sit down with Enrique Suana, whose running journey began in 2009 at the Sydney Marathon and has since taken him across the world completing over 56 marathons and dedicating himself to guiding athletes with disabilities through Achilles International.   Enrique shares how running transformed his life, from losing weight and discovering City2Surf to finding purpose in helping others experience the sport we often take for granted. He opens up about guiding blind athletes, the trust required, the protocols, the emotional moments, and the privilege of supporting someone else’s marathon dream including Boston qualifiers, world majors, and countless community events.   We dive into pacing, the discipline behind even splits, the pressure of leading a pace group, and the “can’t fail” mindset that kicks in when runners depend on you. Enrique also reflects on how running culture has evolved, the rise of community, and why giving back has become the heart of his journey.   This episode is full of insight, passion, and the kind of stories that remind us why running matters not just for ourselves, but for the people we lift up along the way.

This episode is a powerful reminder of what running can become when it’s tied to purpose. We sit down with Leodhais (Marathon Man), who ran 128 marathons in 128 days in memory of his brother Connor a challenge that stretched far beyond physical limits.   Lewis shares how the project “NCL to NYC” began, the mental battles behind daily marathons, and how the journey transformed him from someone who never spoke about his grief to someone now raising awareness for suicide prevention every single day. We talk about the brutal winter miles, the 4am starts before work, the emotional weight of the New York Marathon, and how sharing his story has helped thousands.   He also opens up about his new chapter: running all six World Marathon Majors across 2026–2027, using each race to continue spreading hope, awareness, and Connor’s legacy.   This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply human a reminder that running can heal, connect, and change lives. A must‑listen for anyone who loves this sport or needs a story of resilience.

This week’s episode is a powerful reminder of what running can become when it’s tied to love, resilience, and family. We sit down with Declan, who shares his journey from midnight training runs during the hardest chapter of his life to running marathons with his daughter Hazel a little girl who has faced more challenges than most of us will ever know.   Declan opens up about Hazel’s diagnosis, the fear and grief that followed, and how running became a way to cope, to stay strong, and to show Hazel the world in a way she can experience and enjoy. We talk about his first Sydney Marathon on almost no sleep, the Sunshine Coast breakthrough, weaving through the field with a pram, and the emotional moment of hearing hundreds of people cheer Hazel’s name.   We dive into the creation of Running for Hazel, the push to get a racing chair, the goal of bringing Hazel to Sydney and Melbourne, and the deeper mission behind it all giving Hazel joy, connection, and the marathon experience so many runners cherish.   This conversation is raw, honest, and full of heart. A must‑listen for anyone who believes running is more than just miles.

Perfect Stride has become a staple in the NYC running community and in this episode, founder Vikash Sharma shares the story behind it. From leaving a high‑volume clinic to building a runner‑centric model that keeps people running through injury, Vikash breaks down what truly matters: education, consistency, and understanding the athlete in front of you.   We talk gait analysis myths, heavy strength work, the rise of run clubs, and why Running for Life Education is helping coaches and physios speak the language of runners. Vikash also opens up about his own lifelong relationship with running, how the sport has supported him through major life moments, and why the NYC running scene has exploded into one of the most vibrant communities in the world.   This conversation goes beyond injury and performance it’s about building healthier runners, better coaching, and a culture that keeps people moving for life. A powerful listen for anyone who loves this sport.

At just 19 years old, Sabin has already completed two marathons, a 20km Eco Trail race in Jordan, and built a running journey grounded in discipline, community, and pure determination.   In this episode, Sabin shares how she went from struggling through a 2km charity walk to setting a goal that changed her life: running a marathon exactly one year later. We dive into her experience racing in Jordan’s challenging elevation, placing first in her age category, and the incredible support she found within the running community.   Sabin also opens up about balancing marathon training with two majors and a minor, becoming a certified Legree instructor, training for Hyrox, and now learning to ride a bike with hopes of completing an Ironman in the future.   This conversation is packed with inspiration for new runners, young athletes, and anyone who needs a reminder that showing up is the hardest part and discipline beats motivation every time.   If Sabin’s story inspires even one person to start running, she considers that her biggest win.   Let’s get into it.

This week we sit down with Bec Bennett a Melbourne runner, dietitian, and a powerful voice for women navigating running in their 40s. Bec shares her journey from recreational running during COVID, to her first marathon at Gold Coast 2023, where she hit the wall hard and walked away disappointed… only to return stronger the following year.   We dive into the stress fracture that sidelined her from Sydney, the emotional toll of missing the start line, the long road through misdiagnosis, crutches, and rebuilding her health with the right support team.   And then comes her comeback: Gold Coast 2026 a race run with gratitude, caution, courage, and a pace she didn’t expect to hold.   Now, Bec is heading to Sydney Marathon with a careful plan, and a mindset built on resilience rather than time goals. A powerful conversation about injury, identity, recovery, and rediscovering the joy of simply being able to run.

This week, we sits down with Rede Carney a Sydney Marathon veteran whose running story is as real as it gets. Rede opens up about starting his fitness journey as an overweight teenager, finding confidence through triathlon, and eventually discovering a deep love for running. He shares how he carved his marathon times down from 4:02 to 2:46, what makes Sydney such a special (and misunderstood) course, and the honest truth behind training while raising two kids. And then comes the Gold Coast Marathon a brutal battle with plantar fasciitis, seized quads, raw emotion, and the moment he crossed the finish line to collapse into his family’s arms. If you love stories of resilience, community, and the reality behind chasing your best, this episode hits hard.

This week we are joined on the show by Eman, a marathon runner who’s completed over 50 marathons, a pacer, and now the taking year off of work to complete a Parkrun World Tour with his family.   Eman shares how his running journey began back in 2008 when “I couldn’t even run around the block because I was just so unfit” and how that slow, steady progress eventually led him to pacing marathons, including Sydney, Gold Coast, Kuala Lumpur and soon Berlin. He opens up about the joy of pacing (“it’s as equal to achieving your personal best”), running alongside 2018 Boston Marathon champion Yuki Kawauchi, and why Parkrun has become a global community he’s deeply passionate about.   We also dive into his upcoming 12‑month sabbatical, travelling across four continents to complete 50 Parkruns with his wife and kids.   A conversation full of heart, community, and pure running love.

A powerful conversation with ultra‑runner and epilepsy advocate Rafa Garcia, whose journey goes far beyond the kilometres he covers.   Rafa shares how becoming a father to a daughter with epilepsy reshaped his life, inspired the creation of One in 25, and fuelled his mission to raise awareness through endurance challenges. From backyard ultras to 31 half marathons in 31 days and most recently, his 329km run from the Sydney Opera House to Parliament House Rafa opens up about the mental battles, the responsibility he carried, the lack of media support, and the deeper purpose behind every step. A raw, inspiring reminder of what’s possible when community, courage and cause come together.

When life hit breaking point, Jason Rantall made one choice that changed everything: he quit smoking on January 31st and started running on February 1st. What began as pain, escape, and survival slowly became connection, clarity, and purpose.   In this episode, Jason opens up about rebuilding his life through movement, learning to stop runningaway from himself, and becoming a powerful advocate for mental health in his community. We dive into Better Mental, the run groups, the conversations that save lives, and the incredible challenges he’s taken on including the 801km run for suicide awareness and his massive efforts in the Backyard Ultra world.   It’s raw, honest, and full of hope. A reminder that support isn’t weakness, movement shifts the mind, and you don’t have to do any of it alone.