Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast

This week, we're joined by Chad Aziz. Together we chat about: Finding running after dislocating his shoulder Dealing with not being able to do the thing you love Being not even remotely casual with zero proper training Running 10 marathons is 10 days Why being uncomfortable is important  But first, we CRAP on about: The DUBBEL Christmas party Shannon hitting a season best 5k during a threshol...

This week, we're joined by Narrischka Irvine - mum, marathon runner, friend of the pod, and pro yapper. Together we chat about: Why she decided to run four marathons in one year A race recap for each of them - Busso, Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne Running for Premature Babies and what it means to her Taking a break from social media Inspiring other mums to do something for themself  But fi...

CRAP has a new co-host!  Hayden has officially abandoned Shannon, but that doesn't mean the yapping is over. Instead, she's roped in a cowboy to join her as co-host on this, and all future episodes. We'd like to welcome Brodie Clark to the podcast, and wish him well dealing with Shannon's trail offs... Together, we chat about: Why Shannon & Hayden picked Brodie to take up t...

Hayden and Shannon are solo again this week... for the final time. You'll have to tune in to the end of the episode to find out what the means. But first up, we come up with some new names for an Ultra event, and it's about as unhinged as you would think. Some favourites include: The Pork Chop The Bobtail Bolt The Galah Glide The Stegosaurus Stomp Follow us on Instagram and join the conv...

We were supposed to have a guest on this week's episode, but unfortunately some technical difficulties stopped us from being able to record at the last minute.  So, at the 11th hour, we recorded a very last minute episode diving into one of Hayden's longest running rabbit holes: the world of Marathon Investigations. We chat about about the people getting caught out cheating during runnin...

This week, we're joined by Darren Chandler - amateur boxer, ultra runner, and gym owner. Together we chat about: Getting his nose broken by Danny Green An addictive personality that leads him to go all in How he's training for an 100km road ultra Running with Macka on the Bibb Track The humbling experience of being a pacer who gets dropped  But first, we CRAP on about: Our lack of a trai...

Hayden and Shannon both ran a marathon. That's it, that's all you need to know for this episode. Tune in to hear a one-hour run recap of a couple of the most mid marathons to ever go down. Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod

We hope you've got a long run planned, because this episode goes for 2 hours and you are going to want to listen to it all.  Hayden is away from the mic, busy trying to Felix to understand what bedtime is, so Shannon has brought in the least casual co-host she could find - her husband. In case you've missed it, Mackenzie (Macka) Burgoyne recently finished the Bibbulmun Track in a new rec...

This week, we're joined by Sean Butcher, a DUBBEL athlete who we've got on just in time. Together we chat about: The classic journey from primary school cross country star to COVID runner Getting a coach and actually doing the work Competing against yourself and blocking out the noise Balancing training when you start work at silly o'clock If debuting in the marathon with a sub-3 ma...

Hi all, sorry for the audio again. Felix was trying to be the star of the show and turns out crying is a tricky sound to remove... Anyhow, we're doing a solo ep this week, so join us as we unsurprisingly manage to fill an hour with no difficulty at all. We cover: Who would be our third co-host if we pulled a WARP Athletics World Champs How much do we eat in a day? Our shoe rotation and recomm...

Please excuse the audio in this week's intro. Hayden is dying of man flu and Shannon couldn't be bothered editing it to try and improve it. This week, we're joined by Lily Gresele, founder of How To Be Well, a mental health and wellness online community . Together we chat about: Being a professional athlete in primary school Dealing with the mental and physical challenges of competi...

This week, we're joined by the surprise guest Zane promised us, and in the biggest surprise of all, it's actually Hayden. The sneaky weasel did Sydney Marathon last weekend, something which he kept quiet from all bar two people since he signed up last year. Shannon did not handle being kept in the dark well, so we're sorry to say your running podcast besties are beefing and this may...

This week, we're joined by Marc Smith who found himself as a guest on the podcast simply by asking (it really is that easy). Together we chat about: The Last Man Standing competition he started and got 50 people involved in How they encouraged new runners to be part of it The rules and reasoning behind the strange four strike (not three) policy Some trash talk on the others left in the comp ...

Last weekend, Team CRAP took on Transcend Trails and we'll admit up top we were defeated by Team WARP.  In this episode, our team (Hayden, Joel, Macka, Sarah, and Jack) come to you from the course, as they documented their legs in realtime as they happened.   But first, we CRAP on about: Whether or not it's okay to still get a Santa stocking in your 30s CRAP planning a season best attemp...

It's Transcend Trails week and there's a piece missing from the CRAP puzzle... until now. We're proud to introduce the final member of our team, and the nicest guy in existence, Joel Lambert to the podcast. Together we chat about: Why it's taken us until this point to have him as a guest Transitioning from road to trials Why he's excited to do an ultra Some assistance for...

CRAP has racked up a half century. That's right, we made it to 50 episodes and to celebrate, we have a VERY special guest joining us. You've heard us mention his name more and more over the months, and we're so delighted to welcome CRAP super fan and all round great guy Brodie Clark (@_cowboyclark_). Together we chat about: A raw and honest story of how he got into running Dealing w...

CRAP is back and this week, we're joined by Sarah Denford, a casual runner who will be replacing Shannon on the team for Transcend Trails. Together we talk about: How she ended up on the team Her casual qualifications Keep the secret hidden from her coach Her thoughts on going up against said coach   But first, we CRAP on about: Hayden having a baby Shannon going on her honeymoon Our training...

This week, we're joined by Shannon Wakefield, Co-Founder of the OC Clothing Co and casual ultra runner. Together we talk about: The Cyclone and the Ultra Trying to achieve natural hallucinations  How to pick the right colour for your merch  Creative limitations (hint: its only copyright they wont do)  But first, we CRAP on about: Shannon is back! Hayden forgets his watch Who let the dogs out,...

This week, we're joined by Gemma Gore, a well-known name on the Perth running scene. Together we talk about: Being the ultimate casual runner Supporting her husband through his ultra adventures Who crews for her when she runs Tips for being the best crew person possible  But first, we CRAP on about: Shannon skipping Run Club A weather report from Hayden An ankle update from Shannon - it'...

It's just Hayden and Shannon in your ears this week, with an HBF Run for a Reason special. Enjoy Hayden's heavy breathing as he comes to you from the race course (and the portaloo), and tune in to hear some finish line interviews as Shannon chats to some CRAP favourites. Rabbit Hole: Hayden: Marco Siffredi snowboarding down Mount Everest Shannon: The cool girl group introducing themselve...

This week, we're joined by Mark Petersen, a casual ultra runner and founder of Social Run Club. Together we talk about: Going from 1km to a trial half marathon in mere months How an ex-professional athlete approaches running casually Why he decided to start yet another run club How he hopes Social Run Club will help bridge the gap for true newbies  But first, we CRAP on about: An explanation...

This week, we're joined by Vici Richardson, HBF Head of Brand and Growth, and heavily involved in HBF Run for a Reason. Together we talk about: How they choose the entertainment on course Pacing times, why did it change? What's on offer at the end of the run (see: Food trucks) The history of how they became Run for a Reason Chance to win a hot girl car  But first, we CRAP on about: Hayde...

This week, we're joined by John Jacoby, one of the most experienced and accomplished adventure racers in the world, and co-founder of Rapid Ascent, the team behind Margaret River Ultra. Together we talk about: What the hell is adventure racing The most insane races he's been a part of (hello horse riding) Calling in sick to work because you're stuck in the wilderness How Rapid Ascen...

This week, we're joined by Andrew Yeatman, a familiar face on the WA running scene that is usually obscured by a camera. Together we talk about: How he got into running photography Becoming an offical parkrun ambassador What running has brought to his life Why he's so passionate about volunteering His journey with alcoholism  But first, we CRAP on about: A weather report from DUBBEL Run...

This week, we're joined by one of our favourite people, Sam Shepherd, or Shep to us. He's not even remotely casual, but you'll forgive us because he's an incredible obstacle course racer, amazing musician, and just an all round great guy. Together we talk about: Being known as the croc guy A trip to Dubai sponsored by a Prince How obstacle course racing challenges his body and...