Start Up and Running

In this week’s episode, Ange sat down (IRL) with Paul Humphries from H Events. H Events is a Hunter Valley-based family business that organises and stages an annual calendar of events across NSW, from fun runs to world-class marathons that attract more than 15,000 participants along with three times as many spectators every year. Their upcoming events including the Lake Macquarie Triathlon, the Ne...

In this week’s episode, Ange and Peta consider a quote they came across this week that really impacted them: “Your best is what you can do without harming your physical or mental health, not what you can accomplish when you disregard it” We discuss how we have been socialised to believe that our best is to give it our all regardless of the consequences. And how this feeds into our imposter syndrom...

In this week’s episode, Ange and Peta had the pleasure of chatting with Jimmy McCleery. Jimmy is an ultraman (literally) and a plant-based endurance athlete. But you might know him better for his entrepreneurial feats. He is the co-founder of Aid Station - Australia’s own one stop shop for all your performance nutrition needs. We talk performance nutrition and the endurance sport that is starting...

JOIN OUR MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM - We’ve partnered with Project Run Coaching to help you (and us!) reach our goals at Gold Coast Marathon. To join the program just complete the form at https://stan.store/startupandrunning/p/gold-coast-marathon-coaching/ In a special solo episode from Ange, she discusses exactly how she’s preparing to run her first marathon including training, nutrition, recovery...

JOIN OUR MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM - We’ve partnered with Project Run Coaching to help you (and us!) reach our goals at Gold Coast Marathon. To join the program just complete the form at https://stan.store/startupandrunning/p/gold-coast-marathon-coaching/ Did January not go the way you planned? In this week's episode, Ange and Peta discuss illness and life stress getting in the way of training. Bu...

Throughout January we are highlighting some of our favourite interviews from 2024. This week’s highlight is Sam Bourke from Tarkine. Sam is one of the co-founders of Tarkine - Australia’s running shoe company. Tarkine is changing the running shoe game in Australia with their quality and affordable products that use eco-friendly materials and aim to minimise their environmental impacts. Use code ST...

Throughout January we are highlighting some of our favourite interviews from 2024. This week’s highlight is Jacqui Shears from Food Mood Mojo. Jacqui is a women’s health nutritionist and medical scientist. She helps her clients understand how food affects every aspect of health including hormones, digestion, energy, sleep and immunity. Follow Jacqui on Instagram @foodmoodmojo and foodmoodmojo.com....

Throughout January we are highlighting some of our favourite interviews from 2024. This week’s highlight is Ben Paris from Vert Nutrition. Vert is a gel powder that eliminates single use plastics and better supports your nutrition by removing preservatives needed to make traditional gels shelf stable. The Vert starter pack comes with your own scoop, funnel and a reusable flask. No more sticky fing...

In this week's episode, Ange is off to Japan for a holiday so Peta shares her tips and tricks for running while travelling - who knew you could make a foam roller from a bottle of wine and a towel! We have partnered with Project Run to put together a training program for the Gold Coast Marathon, including the 10k, half and full marathon. So if you have secured your spot and you want to support you...

In this week's episode, Ange and Pete discuss their goals for 2025 (spoiler alert - we are running the Gold Coast Marathon). Ange makes the outrageous goal of Boston Qualifying in her first ever marathon at 40 - feel free to insert your comments on her naivety. Peta’s goal, much more sensibly, is to successfully complete her Gold Coast Marathon. We also take a brief interlude to talk about Ange’s...

In this week's episode, Ange and Pete discuss tips for getting through the silly season and maintaining your running training. It’s a well-timed discussion as we are both struggling with overwhelming work and social commitments in December. We also take a brief interlude to talk about our favourite Christmas movies! Let us know your favourite! We have partnered with Project Run to put together a t...

In this week's episode, Ange sat down with Founder and CEO of Premax Performance Skincare, Randall Cooper. Randall is a sports performance physio and accidental entrepreneur. Randall shares his wealth of experience and knowledge from helping high performance athletes prevent injuries, to starting and running his own “side hustle” over the last 18 years. Check out Premax’s products at https://prema...

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Samuel Stow. Sam is the founder of Pop! Running and he is passionate about helping people learn the skill of running. Sam also has countless triathlons, marathons and ultramarathons under his belt as well as several fitness industry qualifications. He’s learned so much about the art of running and his insatiable curiosity pushes him to c...

In this week's episode, we talk sat down with Paul and Andrew, the founders of Traak Running, Traak Running’s running hats are not only stylish and fun, in a range of colourways, but they are also super functional - like having a zip pocket for your key! We chat with Paul and Andrew about their journey to starting and running Traak, as well has their personal running journeys. You can check out Tr...

In this week's episode, we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of social media and running. A well curated feed can be very motivational, but comparison with other faster, better, more fashionable runner can also be the thief of joy! Then there is the hot topic of this week - Matt Choi’s disqualification and ban from the New York Marathon for bringing a film crew onto the course. Peta is out...

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure to sit down with Richard from Rele Footwear. Richard shares his journey to creating innovative toe socks designed for runners. He discusses the challenges he faced in finding comfortable footwear and how that led to the development of his brand, Rele Footwear. The conversation explores the benefits of toe socks for runners, including blister prevention a...

In this week's episode, Ange has completed her challenge of running and walking 150km in October for Black Dog Institute’s One Foot Forward Challenge. Ange and Peta take this opportunity to reflect upon how running has benefited their mental health. You can still support Ange’s One Foot Forward Challenge by donating to Black Dog Institute at https://www.onefootforward.org.au/fundraisers/angelamcdo...

In this week's episode, we chat with Ryan Clark. Ryan is the founder of On Peak Hats, the fitness hat that combines sports performance and style. Ryan is a man of many talents who also works with small businesses as a digital marketer. He shares his insights both as a business owner and a social media expert to help you grow your own business. Ryan has a special deal for our listeners - use the co...

In this week's episode, we discuss the concept of what it means to be a runner, challenging the misconceptions that often hold people back from embracing running. We share personal running updates, including trail running experiences and upcoming races, while emphasising that anyone who runs, regardless of speed or distance, is a runner. We hope to highlight the importance of intention in running,...

In this week's episode, we sit down with Ben Paris from Vert Nutrition. Vert is a gel powder that eliminates single use plastics and better supports your nutrition by removing preservatives needed to make traditional gels shelf stable. The Vert starter pack comes with your own personalised slider scoop and a reusable flask. No more sticky fingers or pockets holding onto a gel packet until you find...

In this week's episode, we had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Erchana Murray-Bartlett for this week’s episode of the Start Up and Running Podcast. Erchana famously ran 150 marathons in 150 days - a feat which is the subject of the new documentary film 150, which is premiering at Brisbane International Film Festival. Erchana now wants to help you achieve your running goals, big and small, w...

In this week’s episode, Peta has finally returned from her European expedition and gives us the lowdown on all things Camino de Santiago, including her review of her Tarkine Trail Devils. We also chat about pelicans on Ange’s morning run and the Sydney Marathon becoming a World Marathon Major (hopefully). Follow Ange on Instagram and TikTok @startupandrunning_au Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutru...

In this week’s episode, Ange is joined by Stacey Hughes the founder of Fab Ads. Stacey is a Facebook and Instagram marketer with a decade of hands-on experience. Stacey knows the frustrations and worries of small business owners because she has navigated them all myself. Now she is here to help you make funnels and digital ads work hard for your business with her Fab Ads Club where you can upskill...

In this week’s episode, Ange and Peta are joined by Claire Chadwick the founder of RECC Active. RECC Active creates elite performance activewear for the everyday athlete. In addition to running her own business, Claire is an endurance runner, a teacher and wife and a mother of two. She has funneled her skills and experience running ultras into creating activewear that will support your performance...

In this week’s episode, Ange and Peta are joined by Jacqui Shears of Food Mood Mojo. Jacqui is a women’s health nutritionist and medical scientist. She helps her clients understand how food affects every aspect of health including hormones, digestion, energy, sleep and immunity. Follow Jacqui on Instagram @foodmoodmojo and foodmoodmojo.com.au Follow Ange on Instagram and TikTok @startupandrunning_...