Run Adjacent

Kia ora and cheers for choosing the Run Adjacent Podcast. In this episode, hosts Mal and Dwayne sit down with Bradley Houghton, founder of Trail Running NZ and a passionate trail runner. The conversation covers Bradley's experiences with trail running, his journey from casual runner to ultra-marathoner, and the creation of his popular newsletter. Bradley shares stories from his racing adventures,...

Kia Ora all! In this episode the Run Adjacent crew took the recording gear with them to the first running of the Northland 100 over the weekend. We captured some of the going ons at during the event and had a chat to some of the race winners including: Leonard Terry 55km, Katie White 55km, David Nielsen 80km, and Cameron Bonar 100km. We hope these raw recordings capture the awesome spirit of the e...

Kia ora all and welcome back to another episode of the Run Adjacent podcast In the episode Hayden and Dwayne bring you a preview of the Inaugural Northland 100 Ultra marathon, happening 19th & 20th July in the Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei. We cover off the distances on offer. Give you a run down on course, and the conditions you should expect under foot. We give you a run down on the aid stati...

Kia Ora all, thank you for choosing to listen to us! In this episode of the Run Adjacent podcast, first-time host Emma Van Holst is joined by co-host Hayden Bell for an engaging conversation with guest Emma Steedman. The team discuss Emma's recent remarkable achievement at the King's Backyard Ultra, where she ran for an impressive 30 hours, covering 200 kilometers. Emma shares insights into her tr...

Welcome back to the Run Adjacent Podcast! In this episode, proudly supported by Trek Trail & Fish, Mal interviews Dr. Ian Birch, a Whangarei-based GP and passionate runner. Dr. Birch shares his humorous and insightful journey through the world of running, from ultra marathons to park runs. Highlights: - Meet Dr. Ian Birch: Discover how Ian, a GP by profession, balances his love for running wit...

So many other podcasts out their yet you chose to listen to us! Thank you and welcome back. Join us in Episode 72 of the Run Adjacent podcast, proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish, as we dive into the world of marathon training and racing. In this episode, co-hosts Hayden and Dwayne sit down with fellow co-host Hannah to discuss her recent marathon experience at the Hawkes Bay Marathon. Highli...

Kia ora and thanks for choosing the Run Adjacent Podcast. Our mates Chris Newson and Helen Waterworth of His & Hers Events are back on the pod. In this episode: We dive into Helens effort at the NZ 24 Hour track championships. The return of the King’s Backyard Ultra (back for its second year!), we share funny stories from the 2024 event, what we can expect at this years event, and who we will...

Kia Ora all and welcome back to the Run Adjacent podcast. Run Adjacent recently turned 2 years old. This is the pilot episode that started it all. Podcast Show Notes: Run Adjacent – Interview with Glenn Fulton In this debut episode of the Run Adjacent podcast, host Hayden Bell sits down with Glenn Fulton, an avid trail runner with a passion for the outdoors. Recorded on Anzac Day 2023, amidst the...

Kia ora all, thanks for picking Run Adjacent. In this Run Down episode, Hayden and Mal catch up on all the action from the first few months of 2025—covering epic events like the Old Ghost Ultra, Beach to Basin, and the Parihaka Trail Run. We shout out some local legends (looking at you, Sam Rout and Shannon-Lee Litt), preview what’s coming up on the race calendar, and introduce a cheeky new segmen...

Kia ora and welcome back! In this episode, Dwayne and Mal tackle your running questions — everything from Garmin performance condition scores, to creatine, to when you really can't trust a fart on the run. We also cover race-day nerves, pre-race breakfasts (bagels are king 👑), supplements we actually use, and a few of our own running mistakes along the way. Whether you're training for a big race...

Kia Ora and thanks for choosing to the Run Adjacent Podcast brought to you by the amazing team at Trek Trail & Fish. This week, co-hosts Mal and Dwayne are joined by the knowledgeable Geno Milnes, a registered exercise specialist and strength and conditioning coach from Northland. In this episode, Geno shares insights from his 12 years of experience in health and fitness, discussing the import...

Kia Ora and thanks for choosing to the Run Adjacent Podcast. In this episode hosts Dwayne and Hannah are joined by guest Kieran Horne, a passionate trail runner and local to Kerikeri. The episode kicks off with a friendly chat about their recent participation in the Parihaka Half Trail run, where Dwayne, Hannah, and Kieran share their experiences and the challenges they faced during the event. Kie...

Kia Ora and thanks for choosing to the Run Adjacent Podcast. In this episode Hayden and Mal chatted with Justin Hill. Justin is 61 years old and suffers from arthritus. We chatted about his long distance walking achievements where he walked the length of NZ, and walked 100km per day for a week around the Town Basin Loop in Whangarei. We also talked about taking up running at an older age and how h...

Kia Ora and thanks for choosing to the Run Adjacent Podcast In this episode Hayden and Dwayne chatted to Brent Markwick, who after 3 previous miler attempts finshed the 163km Tarawera Ultra marathon. This was a really cool relaxed chat where the crew talked about everything building into the race, the race day, and whats next on the horizon. Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish...

Kia Ora all In this episode your hosts Hayden, Mal, and Dwayne recapped their awesome weekend at the 2025 Tarawera Ultra Trail by UTMB. The team also shared other Northlanders results accross all the races. And Running ICKS also makes its triumphant return! Show Notes: Follow Mal on Instagram @swallowthebug Follow Warrick on Instagram @Wazza_Swim. Bike. Run Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Tre...

Kia ora and welcome to the Run Adjacent Podcast In this episode Hayden brings you the Northland Runners Resource, covering running events throughout the year, and running groups around the motu. Running Event References: Sport Northland Events (Beach to Basin, Parihaka Trail Run, Bay of Islands Run Walk Festival, Kaitaia Trail Run, Whangarei Run Walk Festival, Kerikeri Half Marathon): www.sportnor...

Kia ora and welcome to Run Adjacents first episode for 2025! Your hosts Hayden and Emma chatted with James Macken. James is Whangarei based and has been running since 2021 and lost 50kg. James has run over 130 parkruns, 12 half marathons, a Rotorua marathon, and Auckland marathon. We had alot of fun with this episode and learnt what a Uvala is, and what a hungry bum is. Listen to the end where Hay...

Kia ora and welcome to our last episode for 2024, what an awesome year it has been! Hosts Hayden, Mal and Dwayne discussed: Mals second place female performance at Trail Challenge Waihi. Had some fun with some 5km playlists as requested by Glenn Fulton. Did a running related Spelling Bee We did our annual made up awards acknowledging pillars in the Northland running community, Half marathon of the...

Kia ora all! Part 4 of Run Advice or tips and tricks with Mal & Hannah. Apologies for the Audio not being so great, but we think its worthwhile contet. Thank you to everyone who asked, we look foward to doing it again in the near future! If you need any sort of running advice please reach out via our instagram page. Enjoy! Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish , the runners...

Kia Ora everyone and welcome to the Run Adjacent Podcast In this episode your hosts Hannah and Hayden interviewed guest Adam Sheppard. Adam is a local Northland trail runner who loves going long. Some of his results this year include the Miler at the Tarawera Ultra Marathon where he came 45th with a time of 23 hours 42 mins. Kings Back Yard Ultra where he ran 30 laps for a total of 201km. Then jus...

Kia Ora everyone and welcome back to the Run Adjacent Podcast In this episode your hosts Mal and Emma interviewed guest Hayley Ludgate, who took up running this year as part of her weight loss journey, but has pulled together some great results in 2024. The crew discussed her life pre running, and the good habits shes created in her life. Enjoy! Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and...

Kia ora all! Part 3 of Run Advice or tips and tricks with Mal & Dwayne. Thank you to everyone who asked, we look foward to doing it again in the near future! If you need any sort of running advice please reach out via our instagram page. Enjoy! Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish , the runners candy store. If shopping online be sure to use my discount code for 10% off your...

Kia ora all! Mal & Dwayne are back again answering your questions! Thank you to everyone who asked, we look foward to doing it again in the near future! If you need any sort of running advise please reach out via our instagram page. Enjoy! Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish , the runners candy store. If shopping online be sure to use my discount code for 10% off your orde...

Kia Ora everyone and welcome back! In this episode your hosts Hayden and Emma interviewed guest Nick Wiessing, whos only been running for 2 years but has pulled together some impressive results in 2024. We discussed Nicks running life, then shifted the conversation to reviewing the 2024 Northland Waste Kerikeri Half Marathon. Enjoy! Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish , the ru...

Kia Ora all Join Hannah, Emma, and Hayden in this fun episode as they debrief their runs at the Auckland Marathon, and preview the 2024 Sport Northland Events Northland Waste Kerikeri Half Marathon. Havent yet entered Kerikeri and want a discount? Use discount code RA20 for 20% off. Enter here: www.kerikerihalfmarathon.co.nz Enjoy! Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish , the run...