Stimulate Run Podcast

Zola Budd Pieterse is a name that is etched in running history. On this episode we get to know Zola and her story. We chat about her early years growing up on a farm, running barefoot, studying political science and overcoming adversity. We talk about "The Fall" and how what we hear via media reports is not always the truth as it was in her relationship with Mary Decker. Hope you enjoy this episod...

Author, Shoe lover and runner Polly Phillips joins me for this episode on the Stimulate Run Podcast. We discuss the journey she goes through writing a book, the learnings and how they have impacted her life. We talk about her enjoyment of running and how it fits into her life. 

Join the coast to coast team for episode 4 as they recap May. Guy give a recap on great ocean road and is back into his training. Julia is ticking weeks off and Dawid is slowly building his mileage by incorporating a midweek long run.

Join the team as they recap the Month of May. Sandy dodges getting cut off at GOR, Wayne sleeps in his car the night before setting a course record and Darren took on the hills of Hamilton Island. Darren gets thrown questions about his next plan and Jackie has her Mojo back. 

One of the most accomplished adventure racers in the world. John has been a multiple time canoe world cup winner, Keys to Melbourne recipient and much more. Today he is the Director of Rapid Ascent who bring us some of the best adventure races available in Australia. We speak about his career and also what goes into planning races. https://www.rapidascent.com.au/

Episode 3 of Coast to Coast ⁣ ⁣ The group recap their April with all having a hit out in the month. ⁣ We have a discussion around possibly attending races more to be more comfortable on race day. ⁣ A little bit of shoe chat at the end as Julz has tried the new Asics racing shoe. ⁣ ⁣ Condolences go out to the Ranger family for their loss.

A big April ep coming your way. All on the panel had a hit out and Wayne breaks a world age record. The special guest is a man I dub one of the greatest of all time Shaun Meiklejohn has achieved 10 gold and 20 silver Comrades medals. 

When most Google Sinead Noonan the first few results might be from her days as an elite cyclist. On this episode we cover the days in cycling, her career as a physio and the sport she is now throwing everything at which is running. Originally from Adelaide she has found herself calling Perth home and has linked up with the front runner elite group.

On this episode Carly and Jessica share their journeys. We start the chat about how running came into their lives and what it does for them. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We chat about their similarities along with their differences. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ They both share some amazing travel stories from visiting Kenya and Jess being caught in an avalanche. ⁣ ⁣ Find both on strava and Instagram to continue following their journeys.

1997 Comrades marathon winner is the interview guest for this months episode. We discuss his entry into the sport, his decision to training in the USA and how he reflects on his career. The panel are also back to talk about their months running.

Julia, Guy, Dawid and Irwin are back for episode 2. On this ep we speak about the month gone, everybody has a hit out coming up and finish with some shoe chat.

The name Ted Richards is more commonly known for the 261 game former Essendon and Sydney Swans Defender. On this episode we will hear that yes Ted was a decorated footballer but has continued to achieve in his new career in the finance world.  Ted shares his football journey and how he transitioned into his now career. He provides some great financial advice for listeners too.  We talk running and...

Nera Jareb joins me for this episode. It was great to chat to Nera who keeps a pretty low profile and lets her running do the talking. From Croatia, farms of Carnarvon and then to Perth. We unpack the journey Nera and her family made, her career and her running history. 

We are back for the February edition. The longest road became even longer with the cancelation of Comrades 2021. ⁣ ⁣ On this episode the team share how they are travelling and Jackie gives us her 100km recap. ⁣ ⁣ The special guest for the episode is the offical Comrades Marathon Coach Lindsey Parry. ⁣ So many learnings to take away from him so I hope you enjoy the episode.

Join Julia, Dawid, Guy and Irwin on their journey to the Gold Coast and Bibra Lake Marathon in 2021.  Every month we will discuss where we are at and how the previous month has gone.  Please feel free to send questions through and we will answer them during the episodes. 

Andrew Senyszyn is a name not many will know but like many has a great story to share. Andrew who grew up in Adelaide now finds himself calling New York City home.  On this episode Andrew shares how New York became home, what its been like living in the states during the pandemic and also shares his running journey. 

Many will know him from the 2020 version of the Bachelorette but many wont know who Pete really is. Raised in a country town called Streaky Bay, Moved to Adelaide for High School, a qualified teacher, owns a coffee business and like many of us a runner.  On this episode I got to sit down with Pete and talk about all of the above. We chatted about how a teacher moved into becoming a business owner...

Kate Bevilaqua is a professional Triathlete who started in the sport after being invited by a family member to try it out. Kate is also a qualified Health and Physical Education teacher which gave her great flexibility when she first started in her rise through the triathlon world.  We talk about what have been some of Kates biggest learning in her sport and how they carry over to life. Kate gives...

Welcome back to the team for 2021. New format of monthly episodes. We found Wayne after he went into hiding. He updated us on what he has been doing and how a Covid breakout might impact his first race of 2021.  Darren is back on program and enjoying it.  Jackie make the call to take on a 100km after completing some long runs. The aim is just to go out and give it a go.  Sandy has thrown down her...

Carla Molinaro is the first guest of 2021. Carla started running after enjoying her first half marathon. She quickly turned her interest to adventure style running and ultra running. She took on a challenge of running from Cape Town to Durban and finishing it off with Comrades where she went on to win a gold medal.  Her latest achievement though is probably her greatest. In 2020 she broke the Guin...

The team is back for the final time in 2020. What a year it’s been. We cover what everybody has been up to since we last caught up. Everybody recaps their 2020 highlights, lowlights, learnings and goals for 2021. We all hope you have enjoyed coming along with us in 2020 as much as we have and thank you all for your support over the year.

The new Australian 50km record holder joins Wayne and myself for a chat. ⁣ ⁣ In January like many Dion was planning on running Comrades 2020 in June but we know how that has all worked out. ⁣ ⁣ Dion is based in Melbourne which went through months of hard covid restrictions. ⁣ ⁣ In an amazing effort Dion smashed the Australian men’s 50km record by racing the distance on a track. ⁣ ⁣ To find out mor...

Todd Ingraham is a West Australian running legend so having him on as a guest was always an aim. We spoke about Todd start in the sport, his time in the Army, experiences at falls training with Australian best runners and much more.

We were lucky enough to be joined by the peoples champion Gerda Steyn. Im sure you will agree with me after listening to this episode in saying her enthusiasm inspires and her humility is ought to be commended. We chatted about where it all started, he life away from running, her progression and advice for new and runners looking at making steps with their own progression. 

Second Place finisher and 3 times gold medalist Mark Page Joined us for an interview. Mark spoke about his running history, provided advice to any runners who are looking at taking on Ultras and Marathons.  Mark spoke about his time running in Australia where he immigrated to. Mark talk about what running was like when he started compared to now.