Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast

In this episode, we're joined by Oliver Black and Jesse de Rooy. They are long term 620 members and very recently completed their first every marathon. Together we talk about: Their definition of a casual runner Training for their first marathon Running three half marathons in a week in preparation A thorough recap of their two very different race day experience A whole lot of smack talk ahea...

In this episode, we are joined by guest host Ella Eastaugh ('East-or'). Ella tells us about her casual runner journey and her recent PB attempt before we provide some casual commentary on pacing strategies ahead of the Perth Running Festival.  But first, we CRAP on about: What is the difference between a tempo and a threshold? Ella takes on Mount Burswood for her 5km PB Hayden plays a ga...

In this episode, we're joined by  Havi Govender. He is an accountant by day (we know, another one) and when he's not crunching spreadsheets, he is also co-founder of @bbc_runclub (Banana Bread Chasers RC). Together we talk about:  - How BBC became the tastiest run club around  - Havi tells us about the BBC community     - COOOOOOOOOPS  - What makes a good Banana Bread? - Havi shares his...

In this episode, we talk about comparison culture, the thief of joy. We share our own experiences and a couple of hot takes on what we think you can do to help snap yourself out of it. Maybe its not always about running faster than someone else?  But first, we CRAP on about: How far would you go to steal a Strava segement? Shannon realises she is about to hit a run club milestone Hayden hasn'...

In this episode, we're joined by Abdul Mohamed-Isa. He is a postie by trade, is affectionately known as Mr Parkrun, and is pretty darn funny. Together we talk about:   - Where running sits on his priority list (hint: it’s nowhere near the top)  - parkrun Statesperson - what is it and how do you qualify  - If you’re not cheating than you’re not trying  - Starting a parkrun from scratch   - How...

In this episode, we're taste tasting gels so you don't have to. We're not going to give away the results, but we give the gels that a casual runner is most likely to find a go. The ones you find at Woolies or Coles, maybe a Supplemart, we're giving them a try and providing our honest recommendations. But first, we CRAP on about: Setting a challenge for Hayden's wife to be...

In this episode, we're joined by Scarlett Duncan. She is the founder and head coach at DOSE Running, one of Perth's best run coaching services. Together we talk about:  How Scarlett found a love for running and an ever bigger love for creating community What DOSE stands for and what it means to her How to ensure longevity as a runner Why the CRAP runner can benefit from run coaching But...

In this episode, we discuss some classic running cliches and if they have any merit: Run slow to run fast 80% easy / 20% hard Respect the distance  No pain no gain The only bad run is the one you didn’t do The race is the reward for the training But first, we CRAP on about: Doing your threshold during a Parkrun  Excuses to stop for water in the middle of a session  Shannon straight up not having a...

In this episode, we're joined by Steve Komene. He is the founder of the @theearlyones_ run club, one of Perth's biggest run clubs. Together we talk about:  What Steve defines as a casual runner  Best PB list we have had so far…  The origins of the @theearlyones_ run club Pride in the growth of the early ones community  That one run he did in Bali But first, we CRAP on about:  Shannon thr...

In this episode, we discuss what we listen to while we run and debate music versus podcasts, including: If listening to murder podcasts while you run makes you a serial killer Why podcasts help Shannon get through hard sessions Whether or not we wear headphones while we're racing Hayden's pre-rugby music routine Podcast and playlist recommendations But first, we CRAP on about: Hayden goi...

In this episode, we're joined by Zane Walsh. He's a longtime friend of Hayden's and is the definition of a casual runner without the casual times. Together, we talk about: How he got into all six world majors His experience running each of them Tips for ticking them off the bucket list What he defines as a casual runner Other cool runs that you can do around the world But first, we...

In this episode, we discuss some tips for those who are at the very beginning of their running journey, including: There's no shame in walking Running to time rather than distance Getting comfortable with being a bit uncomfortable The cliche of running slow to run fast Trying not to compare yourself to anyone else But first, we CRAP on about: Hayden getting demolished at rugby Running with T-...

In this episode of CRAP, Hayden & Shannon discuss Two completely different training week outcomes. Garmin being a straight up bully. Predicted vs actual race times. Tips for training in winter. Temperature cut offs to help you decide what to wear. Some lovely feedback we received from a listener. Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod

In this episode of CRAP, we welcome our first guest, Narrischka Irvine, who joins us to discuss: How she still qualifies for the podcast after making the podium in her first marathon The pressure she puts on herself and how she deals with it Why she likes running longer distances Balancing training for big runs with two little girls But first, Hayden and Shannon talk about: A wet Bibra Lake 12km W...

Welcome to CRAP, the Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast. This is a podcast for you and me, the every day runner. We're not elite athletes, we're just out there jogging along. In the first episode of CRAP, we talk about: What’s this podcast about and why did we create it? Who are Hayden and Shannon and how did they get into running? What defines a casual runner and is there a cutoff poin...