Runbelievable

Runners slow down with age, right? Despite being tech-savvy, Mark Wigglesworth never got that brief. After taking up running in his early 60s, Mark has gone from casual jogs and the occasional parkrun, to routinely clocking over 100 kilometres a week; regularly topping his age group and rewriting what’s possible later in life. But behind the stats lies a story of grit, resilience, and true self-be...

After years of addiction, poor mental health, and tough life choices, Mighty Mark found running almost by accident... and it changed everything. In this powerful episode of Runbelievable , Joshie and Matty sit down with a man who went from rock bottom to becoming his parkrun community’s “Runner of the Year.” From his first tentative jog to his 100th parkrun, Mighty Mark’s story is one of redemptio...

Forty-one kilometres into a marathon, Hamid's body stopped... but somehow, he crossed the finish line. In this unforgettable episode of Runbelievable , Joshie and Matty sit down with Hamid to hear the incredible running story of a marathon finish he doesn’t even remember, and the community spirit and sheer determination that carried him across the line. From the build-up to race day, to the s...

From finish-line bling to faceplants… welcome to Runbelievable . In this pilot episode, Joshie and Matty lace up for the very first time to share why they run, what keeps them going, and how this running podcast will celebrate the weird and wonderful world of everyday runners. It’s part warm-up lap, part participation award, and all about finding the joy (and the mishaps) that make running truly R...

Running on fumes, bargain shoes, and one unforgettable start-line moment. In this first full episode of Runbelievable , Joshie and Matty sit down with Lisa Bird to hear the hilarious, gritty, and downright unbelievable stories behind her running journey. From pacing a half marathon on just 30 minutes’ sleep, to tackling an overseas marathon in $60 shoes, to that plastic bag incident you have to he...

🏃 Running Changes Us. Runbelievable is the running podcast that explores how running shapes who we become. Hosted by Josh Rischin, runners from all walks of life — from elites to first-timers — share what first got them lacing up and the moments that have defined them. These are stories of resilience, reinvention, adversity, connection, identity and growth. Stories about the challenges we face, t...