RUNNERS JAM Podcast

The Sydney Marathon has officially joined the World Marathon Majors,  and it delivered everything you’d expect from a world-class event. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Murray and Nui Neidhart to relive their experiences running from the iconic start line to across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and all the way to the Opera House finish. They share the highs and lows of their marathon journe...

In this episode of the Runners Jam podcast, we talk with Mahomed, a visually impaired runner from the UK, whose story is nothing short of remarkable. From losing his sight in his teens to running half marathons, Muhammad shares what it means to embrace challenges, find community, and keep moving forward. He opens up about the role of sport in shaping his identity, the power of inclusive running gr...

In episode 18 we have the privilege of chatting with a leading expert in the field of racing hydration and nutrition, Andy Blow. Andy works with numerous elite athletes and is the founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration. If you’re wondering about carb loading, electrolytes, gels, carbs, impact of terrain…Andy has the info you need. This episode will guide you to a better race performance by giving...

In episode 17, we invited physiotherapist James Calligeros to answer your running questions.  It's a jam-packed info session that will address all those questions you've been eager to have answered.  If you want to know whether to massage a muscle tear or if you should you make time for stretching we have the answers.  Can't decide between the foam roller, trigger ball, or massage gun - now you'll...

Life happens! But thankfully, more often than not, we can keep running. Sometimes though, life happens in such a way that running is forced to grind to a halt. In this episode, we chat with runners who had to become ‘runners who don’t run’ for a period of time. They share their experiences, their struggles, the mental adjustments needed and the process of getting back into running. The themes of h...

Episode 15. Well, that was a long run! Their first Backyard Ultra, AKA a Last One Standing Endurance Race (or L.O.S.E.R.). The idea is simple: all competitors run one lap of a 6.706km course. If you don’t finish the lap within the hour, you get a DNF (did not finish). If you finish in less than an hour, you spend the time recovering, re-fueling and preparing for the next lap, which starts on the h...

Compare the pair: 1st vs 18th marathon In this episode, we chat with first-time marathoner, Chris Horne and very experienced marathoner, Peter Jones. Chris started running while training to be a Kung Fu instructor.  Pete saw an advertisement in a newspaper, signed up and 18 marathons later is still running strong. It’s a great listen with interesting tales and lots of tips to help you in your runn...

In episode 13 we are joined by Runners Jam legend Kerri Biggins, aka The Queen, and firefighter and personal trainer Lia Drew.  Despite starting their running journeys from two completely different places, Lia and Kerri have formed a strong friendship and embrace the social side of running.  As well as stories from events such as the Great Ocean Road and Queens Town you’ll get some great tips on s...

In this episode 12 of the Runners Jam podcast, we chat with Runners Jammers and Underwood parkrun Event Directors Mark Morton and Stephen Parker.  These guys run for one reason – it's fun!  There’s a lot in this episode – great friendship, rogue adventures, half marathons, marathons and ultras.  Everything is covered from tough moments of ‘unspeakable pain’ to the hilarious story of a race that in...

If you’re looking to bring a little extra excitement into your running this is the episode for you.  We chat all things adventure racing with the director of Raid Adventures, Liam St Pierre.  Raid Adventure races are treasure hunts where you work in team to find as many check points as you can in a set period of time.  They’re a lot of fun and we chat about how to move from being a road runner to...

In episode 10 of the Runners Jam podcast we have a great conversation with two of our favourites from the Runners Jam community.  Margaret and Graham share their running journeys, which for both started when they were in their 60s.  Now in their 70s, they are out running/walking, cycling, swimming and going to the gym.  They live life to the full and share how good it is to be involved in the runn...

In this episode of the Runners Jam podcast, we chat with Mat and Jodie Egan.  They share their stories from how they started to running to their achievements at the 2021 Sunshine Coast Marathon.  Their 2021 marathon training was extended and extended and extended again in a year that was filled with event cancellations and postponements.  Mat and Jodie share the emotions they rode, the impacts on...

In this episode we chat with Australian ultrarunner Dan Symonds who grew up in country Queensland. The start of his running journey was running from bulls while working as a rodeo clown and pulling out of a 1500m race in high school because it was too long! After some years and adventures, Dan specialised in the 10k before unlocking and pursuing his passion for ultrarunning. Since then Dan has com...

Do you remember what your first run felt like?  Do you remember how far you ran?  Do you remember what it was like to gradually increase the distance until you reached 5k, 10k, 15k then finally a half marathon?   In this episode we chat with Rhiannon, who started her running journey with 200m and has now completed her first half marathon.  We also chat with seasoned half marathoner, Gill, who supp...

In this episode we chat with Fiona and Vic about their experiences competing in a 24-hour multisport event known as the Rogue Raid.   In the Rogue Raid teams navigate their way through a course using a compass and a map to collect as many checkpoints as they like.  Teams trek, mountain bike and kayak their way through multiple stages.  It's a challenge of strategy and perseverance as much as of fi...

Two rookies and a not-so-rookie - Triathlon 70.3 In this episode we hear the adventures of three runners who made the transition to a 70.3 triathlon (aka half ironman). Kirstine Harper, Craig Crouch, and Sandi candidly share their experiences of taking on this new challenge. It's a no holds barred episode - you'll hear the good, bad, and the hilarious! Enjoy the listen! Find us on social media Fac...

In this episode, you’ll get a taste of what it’s like to run five events in two days. We’re joined by Carmen Uzarevic and Sharon Senini who recently ran all five events at the Warwick Pentathrun. We chat about their experiences over the weekend’s racing. This episode has it all – great info, fantastic stories, laughs and a dream sequence you won’t forget! Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook...

In this episode of the RUNNERSJAM podcast we're getting a man's take on balancing home and work life with a love of running.  We chat with Alan Uzarevic, John Nguyen, and Alan Scanlon who are part of our running community here in Brisbane.  We also get a physiotherapist's thoughts on injury and injury prevention from John.   You can check us out on our social media links (see below). Runnersjam Fa...

In this episode, we’re talking all things sweat and hydration. We are joined by Abby Coleman who is the resident sports scientist with the Precision Hydration team in the UK. 15% discount off your first order of electrolytes from PH enter the code JAM15 at the checkout. 15% off the on-demand Science of Endurance Hydration course with TrainingPeaks University by entering the code PODCAST15.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Jasmine and Karen who just completed the 30km and 60km (respectively) trail run in the Brisbane Trail Ultra (BTU) in October 2020. Condy & Sandi