Never Run Alone

Recorded 48 hours prior to the Sydney Marathon (but sadly released post marathon due to an enormous week for the producer) we sat down with the Aus 10k record holder and marathon debutant, Sam Clifford. The 23 year old from Tassie earlier this year broke the 10k record and with a his new home town of Sydney becoming a major. As humble and honest as they come. Congratulations to Sam on his debut Ma...

2 days now until Sydney becomes a major. We sat down with 2 special guests from out of town to discuss all things Sydney Marathon. Enjoy the podcast! A guest list of Roberto Mandje, Mack Dewar, Ella Boudakin, Kris Farrenkothen and Cam Merrick. Hosted by Rien MacDonald. Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans ref...

Just 9 days out from the first ever Major Marathon in our beautiful country, what has no doubt been a multi decade journey for the city is now just single digits of days away, and we’re stoked to chat all things Sydney Marathon in a pre-preview, including breaking down the breakdown of our beloved Kris Farrenkothen, the course itself, as well as the elite field. It has been raining all week in Syd...

Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still. In this episode, Builders. Conversations with game changers building new words, all whilst running at pace, we speak with photographer, runner, husband and father, Joe Greer. An undeniable force in the world of photography, Joe hasn’t always had it his own w...

What a week for the pod. They’re all great weeks let’s be honest - thanks for tuning in once again. This week, we answer plenty of questions from you the audience in our warm up segment to kick things off - getting so many now it’s not possible to answer them all. We chat City2Surf and how our sweet prince Cam Merrick uncovered a Red Bull competition post last weeks recording, to then go on and fa...

Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still. In this episode, Builders. Conversations with game changers building new words, running at pace. We speak with serial entrepreneur, Ironman and Ultraman athlete, James McCleery. We discuss how Jimmy’s innate loves from an early age, have compounded...

This weeks pod we share some exciting news! That thanks to regular uploads and lots of you listening (let’s be honest if you’re reading this you’ve likely listened to hours upon hours of us yapping) we are now in partnership with the legends at Aid Station with them coming on to sponsor the podcast for the next 3 months. Call it a loan deal. Call it a warm up. You should most definitely call every...

Another Never Run Alone conversation this week coming to you slightly earlier thanks to a midweek and late night recording! The dawgs answer plenty of questions in The Warm Up, the past weekends Harbour 10k gets a recap with everyone hitting PBs. The importance of consistency at speed sessions, 4.5 weeks out from Sydney Marathon, a cheeky Apple event + the latest in buying/selling. Plus poorly tim...

Never Run Alone is building. Back this week with arguably our most prepared podcast thus far. Momentum builds for us all us proper warm ups help ease any niggles. We discuss that amongst a host of your questions in a new segment aptly named. Sydney Marathon only six weeks out, pro and cons of coaching (you’re welcome M. Abel), Australian Athletics, Harbour 10k Sunday and plenty more. Thanks to all...

Sissi Bergman makes her 2025 debut following a brief hiatus for the pod off the back of a double episode during the Gold Coast marathon week. Plenty to discuss in the world of running on the main Never Run Alone show, with a final recap of the GC Marathon weekend, upcoming running targets, Sydney Marathon looming large, Australian Athletics, Buying/Selling and plenty more random tangents. Thanks f...

A special 2025 Gold Coast Marathon Recap. We did 40 minutes with Cam Merrick and Ella Boudakin in the hotel room post race, and just over half a dozen on the fly interviews with people at the finish line. Hosted and produced by Rien MacDonald. Thanks to all who contributed to the episode and congratulations to all who ran on the day! Thanks for listening. Never Run Alone is a podcast triumvirate e...

The episode before the big dance! Gold Coast Marathon 2025. Join regulars of these past 6 weeks as we preview what will be an excellent weekend of running and racing. Thanks for watching, listening and all the rest of it. Enjoy! A guest list of Kris Farrenkothen, Cam Merrick and Ella Boudakin. Hosted and Produced by Rien MacDonald. Never Run Alone is a podcast triumvirate exploring the definitions...

This week on the pod, a rapid start as the cast blind review Faith Kipyegon’s Breaking4 attempt in Paris which happened overnight. We also breakdown the enormous effort at Dead Cow Gully which almost reached a sixth day, as Phil Gore set a world record running 119 loops for just shy of 800km, assisted by Kiwi Sam Harvey. Cam shares a bit more into the Australian running scene with records dropping...

Another hour (almost) of power with the dawgs to entertain you on your weekend longy or keep you from the depths of depression if you too are fighting a niggling injury. This week we recap a bit from last weeks Race the Sun weekend, a big ol’ look toward Faith Kipyegon’s build into Breaking4 as she seeks to become the first ever female to run the mile in under 4 minutes, as well as more from Merri...

The Speed Dawgs are back with some interesting chat this week, discussing the North Sydney Beer Mile (drank and ran responsibly and irresponsibly respectively of course), Race the Sun, Gold Coast Marathon, Dead Cow Gully back yard ultra, the World’s most ran route and plenty more jiggery pokery. Enjoy (or don’t) during a long run, short run, milk run, etc. A guest list of Kris Farrenkothen, Cam Me...

Back to back round tables means we’re so back for 2025. On this weeks ep, we review 3 big events over the past 7 days with appropriate levels of short and long form humour (we think). You be the judge. A guest list of Kris Farrenkothen, Cam Merrick and Mimi Blanks. Hosted by Rien MacDonald. Thanks for listening. Never Run Alone is a podcast triumvirate exploring the definitions of the word "run",...

The round table is back for 2025 (it’s been a slow, long run to get here) and we review and preview what is shaping up to be a big fortnight in the running world. No doubt plenty we’ve missed, but hopefully what we’ve covered entertains you as we enter the weekend. Best of luck to everyone running Noosa, Chad Cohen at BPN’s Go One More and shout out to Sreekant Nair who ran the Miler at UTA - we f...

Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still. In this episode, Builders. A deep dive into the world of a trailblazer, someone reshaping an industry, building new worlds, all whilst running at pace. Laura Henshaw is an author, model, podcaster, and most notably CEO and Co-Founder of KIC, a global health...

Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still. In this episode, Builders. A deep dive into the world of a trailblazer, someone reshaping an industry, building new worlds, all whilst running at pace. Ollie Marchon is the founder of Marchon, the UK’s premier functional fitness brand and is someone who has...

Another group episode; we sit down with 4 brilliant and bubbly women to discuss all things running; major events, the world, social media and business. It was a proper laugh. All the way from the UK, Fran Calvert and Lauren Calvert - powerhouse minds within the Marchon brand with huge prior experience in the world of health, fitness and simply getting shit done. Joining them, 2 previous guests and...

The aftermath of the New York Marathon saw us get 5 savages in a room for a conversation on the dance with duality; work, relationships and building businesses. The lot. An absolute pleasure. Run hard and enjoy this one. A guest list of Zach Pogrob , George Heaton , Hunter Weiss , Chad Cohen and Roberto Mandje . Hosted by Rien MacDonald . Thanks for listening. Never Run Alone is a podcast trio exp...

New York City Marathon. 2024.  An incredible trip building new friendships and solidifying old. In the chaos of pre marathon, there was little standing still, and certainly no sitting down to record. Post, we were able to snag a hattrick of running legends for a conversation and creation celebrating this great city, and the world’s greatest marathon. A guest list of Tyler Swartz , the returning Ro...

The 2024 New York City Marathon has come and gone faster than, well, you know… An incredible week spent with people who were strangers a year ago. The wonders of Unofficial Run Club and the sport of running. A guest list of Kris Farrenkothen, Annabelle Navybox and Chad Cohen. Hosted by Rien MacDonald. A massive thank you to New Balance for making this possible. In particular Mitch Knight, Joel Han...

Never Run Alone is a podcast triumvirate exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of eclectic humans the world over. In this episode, Motley. An eclectic group of people answering questions, sharing thoughts and running amok. Recorded back in September before the Sydney Marathon, we sat down and discussed a range of running related topics with a gang of legends...

Never Run Alone is a podcast triumvirate exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of eclectic humans the world over. In this episode, Motley. An eclectic group of people answering questions, sharing thoughts and running amok. In this episode recorded a few days before Sydney Marathon, we’re joined by a trio of epic runners who amongst them have comple...