Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast

This week we are joined by Andrew Dinata who is more commonly known as the enigma. He is a swimmer a biker and a runner but put them together and he becomes a glorious mid pack tri athlete. on the episode we speak about  Andrews intro to running and training weeks  The large stack of pro Triathletes at Ironman Texas KB needing a go fund me  Paris Marathon and its ridiculous hydration methods  Quic...

This week, we're joined by Joe Petersen. He's the father of Social Run Club founder Mark Petersen, who also joins us in a supporting role. Together, we chat with Joe about: The story behind his participation in the Everest Marathon and the challenges of high-altitude ultramarathons Mark’s extensive ultra-distance achievements across Mongolia, Antarctica, and China The camaraderie and com...

Well ladies and gents its a boys club this week. Shannon is on a well deserved holiday so Brodie roped in (unwillingly) Hayden to sooth your Friday easy run. on this episode we chat about: .Training weeks and a large amount of swim chat (sorry Shannon) .Hayden living his best dad life and Felix refusing to acknowledge him .Niche marathon records and how many Brodie could beat  .Running conspiracie...

This week's guest has spent the better part of this year being bullied by his other friends who we've had on the podcast, and now it's time for his redemption. Cooper Brealey, (aka COOOOOPS) joins us and together we chat about: Being a DUBBEL og member, back when it was DBL His beef with Adam Dolby  Mental fortitude - some have it and others just don't Dealing with disappointme...

Brodie and Shannon are back and this week we chat about: Brodie doing a triathlon Shannon having the luteal week from hell Cyclone Narelle screwing with our weekend run plans Tips for running in the wet weather The French Navy officer who gave away an aircraft carrier location by posting a run to Strava Ky Robinson setting the new 10,000m Australian record Brodie taking over the editing with Shann...

In this episode, we're joined by Dr Holly Kirk. Together, we chat about: Using Zombie Run to get into the swing of things Learning you don't have to be a pro to run on trails The therapeutic power of running Overcoming mental health barriers to exercise Standing up to your inner critic Her insane 2025 race calendar Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod

Sorry for going MIA last week. We're back in your ear holes and we have A LOT to catch up on. This week, Brodie and Shannon chat about: Shannon is fast as fuck Brodie got a 2.5 for his week Mary McCarthy and stress fracture gate Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere Safety concerns at the start of winter The latest way Garmin has been bullying us Follow us on Instagram and join the conversatio...

This week, we're joined by Curtis McEntee. He's a Wolves Run Club member and we chat all things Herdy's Backyard Ultra. How he got involved with Wolves right at the beginning The groups focus on community and connection Treating a run club as a sports club Why they choose to raise funds for Lifeline The plan to run 3000 miles for 3000 lives Why Herdy's is such an EPIC event Fol...

It's that time of the week. Join Shannon and Brodie as we yap all things running for 40 minutes: Brodie learning what a tempo actually is Shannon completing a Grand Slam Paces that are pointless to run it An FYI to never comment on what people eat The LA Marathon - finisher medals and finish line debacle A shoutout to those doing Herdy's over the weekend Follow us on Instagram and join t...

This week, we're joined by Cam D'Silva, a former Ninja Warrior turned ultra runner. Together, we chat about: Having brain surgery at 12 Becoming a Ninja Warrior at 18 How OCR led him to ultras Running with a fractured leg Why he always goes out the gate too fast Raising funds for Dementia Australia (stay tuned) Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod

It's time for your weekly yap with Shannon and Brodie. This week, we chat about: A lengthy explanation for why Shannon didn't do her threshold Brodie somehow explaining his swim and bike sessions People walking on the cycle path on the South Perth foreshore A gripe against people who don't untie their shoelaces The debacle at the USATF Half Marathon Championship Sha'Carri Richa...

This week, we're joined by Vlad Ixel. He's an ultra runner, the founder of Bix Nutrition and officially the least casual runner we've ever had on the podcast. Together, we chat about: Moving to Australia and becoming a junior tennis prodigy His other life as a chain smoker followed by his quarter life crisis Going straight from a marathon to a 250km ultra Becoming a professional run...

Just a note that this episode was recorded before we received listener feedback on the previous episode, which is why it isn’t acknowledged during this recording. It's episode two for the week, join Brodie and Shannon as they chitty chat for 40 minutes just as you all requested. Shannon had a great threshold and dropped Jesse Brodie swam and cycled and was allowed to briefly talk about it A r...

Ask and you shall receive. The polls were conclusive and you wanted more CRAP, so here we are with our first of two episodes this week. In this episode, we're joined by Kurt Spanswick. Together, we chat about: How he's become a CRAP cult hero after introducing Shannon to the trails Finding running as a way of coping with PTSD Being a Run Freo committee member despite hating social runs H...

This week, we're joined by Scott Price, runner and run coach. Together, we chat about: His justification for being casual  An absolute masterclass in debate as he proves his point Whether you can be too disciplined when it comes to training Experiencing burnout and finding the love again What injuries can teach us about our bodies His coaching ethos  But first, we CRAP on about: The upcoming...

It's our second episode of the week and this time, we sit down with Abbey Barber, DUBBEL's newest coach and our favourite hybrid rockstar. Together we chat about: How a shoulder reconstruction led her to running Have no concept of balance or rest Finding the right type of exercise  Becoming a Hyrox athlete and getting sponsored by Puma Her coaching ethos and how she came to work for DUBB...

It's a Busselton Bay Run bonanza and you're getting two episodes this week. On this episode, Brodie and Shannon yap away as they recap the best weekend of the year on the running calendar. Long story short, Brodie chased his demons and hunted them down for a 3:11:58 marathon, while Shannon finally feels fast again and is almost back to her best after running her 10km in 45:37. We'll...

It's finally happended. After years of trying, of arguing with Shannon, of pleading his case, Adam Dolby has finally made it onto CRAP, and just in time to hand over the crown of the King of Busso. Together, we chat about: Why we refused to have him on the podcast for 1.5 years Why he's so obsessed with us How he qualifies himself as a casual runner for a 2:38 marathon The importance of...

This week, we're joined by Dr Dylan Barth. Yes, that's right, Dr. He's a medical scientist and ultra runner. Together, we chat about: Starting running with the Two Oceans half marathon in South Africa His scientific research into rheumatic heart disease (don't be alarmed, he dumbed it down for us) Completing the Margaret River Ultra for the first time Having no idea how to prep...

This week, we're joined by Renee Ioppolo to hear about her journey to an endometriosis diagnosis and how it's impacted her running. We chat about: Why she got a run coach to train for her first marathon Listening to All Too Well on repeat for 3 hours What is endometriosis and how does it impact the body Delaying surgery so she could run Sydney Marathon Passing out from pain in a car park...

We're pretty busy fangirling over here because this week, we've got Cam Bostock on the podcast and well, he's a pretty big deal. We chat about: How Shannon has Cam to thank for her marriage What got Cam into hiking in the first place How he turned his passion into a career What it's like being on trial for five months The peace and contemplation that can be found Setting the &a...

We're back, baby! Brodie and Shannon are back behind the microphone for a solo episode and boy do we have some piping hot tea for the first episode of 2026. Brodie's highest mileage week Shannon completing a secret grand slam Marathon goals for 2026 Brodie being back in Perth Shannon's succession planning Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod

It's the final episode of the year and for this one, we're joined by Lexington Mitchell. Together, we chat about: Being a track super star at 13 How that ended when she developed disordered eating What the next five years of her life looked like  How she pulled herself out of it and what it looks like for her now Getting back into running the right way Developing a healthy relationship w...

No one is allowed to be mad the episode is out late this week. Shannon was delayed at the airport for 7 hours and finally got to Brisbane at 2:30am. Please be gentle, she is feeling very tired and vulnerable today. ANYHOW... on this week's episode, we're joined by Tom Radonic. Together, we chat about: Summiting Everest without leaving Perth Running in the memory of a wonderful man Why tr...

This week, we're joined by the incredible Kendall Whyte, founder of the Blue Tree Project. Together we chat about: Becoming a runner when your thighs are built for power not speed (her words) Using running to clear her mind The impact of the menstrual cycle on running performance Scheduling time for peace The importance of movement for mental health Founding the Blue Tree Project and creating...