Sunday Runday The Podcast

When life hit breaking point, Jason Rantall made one choice that changed everything: he quit smoking on January 31st and started running on February 1st. What began as pain, escape, and survival slowly became connection, clarity, and purpose.   In this episode, Jason opens up about rebuilding his life through movement, learning to stop runningaway from himself, and becoming a powerful advocate for...

Scott’s marathon journey is one of the wildest progressions you’ll ever hear from running his first-ever race the day before the 2021 NYC Marathon to becoming a 2:47 marathoner just a few years later.   In this episode, Scott breaks down how he went from a 6:27 debut to sub‑3, to 2:47, and why the Dopey Challenge, Berlin, Chicago, and Philly each shaped him into the runner he is today.   We talk t...

Shona didn’t start running until nearly 60. What began as a simple walk to improve her health turned into 5Ks, half marathons, and a deep love for the running community.   In this episode, Shona shares how ADHD shaped her journey, the emotional story behind her first half marathon on Kangaroo Island, overcoming injuries including two broken ankles, and the mindset shifts that helped her push throu...

Before he turns 30, Theo set himself a challenge most runners only dream about: six marathons across six continents. But this journey didn’t start with a finish line it started with a collapsed lung, weeks in bed, and a promise to himself that once he could breathe freely again, he’d live fully again.   In this episode, Theo takes us through every step of that promise. From Valencia, where he lear...

Meriem’s story is one of courage, community, and rediscovering strength through running. Growing up between Casablanca and Australia, she navigated cultural identity, bullying, and an eating disorder before a 7km fun run changed her path. Running became a lifeline from her first marathon at 15 raising funds for Syria, to balancing elite training with med school, motherhood, and managing Type 1 dia...

Mark joins the show to share how running completely transformed his life not through race day, but through the training that reshaped his mindset, his habits, his relationships, and his purpose.   We dive into mental clarity, early‑morning miles, running without music, becoming a coach, pacing others to PBs, and why running makes us better in every part of life.   A powerful conversation about gro...

This week we are joined by Leigh Witney, the creator of Sweatmasters Health & Fitness a place that’s become a second home for so many of us in the Bayside running and training community.   We dive into the 16‑year story behind Sweatmasters, how cross‑training shapes stronger runners, and why community is the secret ingredient that keeps people showing up. Leigh also opens up about his own jour...

On this week’s episode we sit down with Geoffrey a runner whose story is one of the most powerful comebacks you’ll ever hear. Growing up with a knee injury that stopped him from playing sports, Geoffrey found belonging through boxing and later became a top‑level paintball athlete, even captaining the French national team. But in 2019, everything collapsed bankruptcy, divorce, losing access to his...

Donvé’s running story didn’t begin with a race bib — it began in lockdown, chasing curiosity, stacking distance, and accidentally running her first marathon before she ever entered one.   In this week’s episode, she takes us through her rapid rise: • How a spontaneous 42.2 km run during COVID changed everything • Her first official marathon at Melbourne 2022 and smashing a “cool‑looking” time goal...

Lisa’s running story is one built on patience, resilience, and a deep love for the marathon. In this episode, she takes us from her first hometown race in Grand Rapids back in 2012 all the way to completing her Six Star journey in Tokyo 13 years in the making.   We talk about the highs, the setbacks, the years she stepped away while raising her kids, and the moment she realised she wanted to chase...

After college athletics ended, Faith felt the identity loss so many runners know “there’s a moment where you almost lose your identity after collegiate sports” . But one marathon changed everything.   In this episode, we explore a journey built on joy, grit, and connection from sprinting the 400m in college to discovering the mental strength needed for 26.2. From running her first marathon hand‑in...

Simone Carniglia joins the show from Italy with a remarkable story of resilience and precision. In just seven years, he’s gone from recovering after surgery and weighing nearly 130kg to becoming the world record holder for the fastest person with Type 1 Diabetes to complete all six and all seven World Major Marathons. We talk about how a spontaneous 10K in Milan changed his life, how he’s now run...

This episode shares Cam’s remarkable journey from Ninja Warrior to ultra running, and the rapid progression that took him from his first half marathon to 100 miles in just months. Cam opens up about the injuries that followed, the lessons they forced him to learn, and the challenges that helped rebuild his confidence including running 50km a day for 10 days and completing a half‑Ironman every day...

In this week’s episode we sit down with Will an inspiring runner whose journey began in the wake of personal loss and has grown into something extraordinary. From raising over $25,000 for MND through his first ultra, to qualifying for Boston with a blistering 2:47 at Canberra, Will’s story is one of resilience, family, and sheer determination. Now, he’s chasing history as the youngest Australian t...

This week we sit down with Andy Blow, founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration, to talk about the journey that started with his own struggles racing in the heat and eventually led to one of the most athlete‑focused nutrition brands in endurance sport. Andy shares how a simple sweat test changed everything, why fuelling doesn’t need to be complicated, and how Precision built its philosophy around...

In this episode, we chat with Shori Hijikata, a former Harvard swimmer who discovered a whole new world in running from late‑night hotel treadmill sessions to chasing World Major marathons across the globe.   Shori shares how she transitioned from the structure of collegiate swimming to the freedom of running, how community transformed the sport for her, and what she learned from her first maratho...

This week, we’re joined by Cooper from Aletheia Run, the groundbreaking wearable that measures motion directly from your center of mass giving runners a clearer picture of their form than ever before.   Cooper breaks down why most runners never see the real breakdowns happening in their stride, how center‑of‑mass data changes the game, and what you can actually do with that insight. We dive into s...

This week, we sit down to unpack our Tokyo Marathon experience a race that meant more to us than we ever expected. For Clara, it was the dream she’d carried for years. For both of us, it became the day everything clicked. We talk about the electric energy of Tokyo, the kindness of the Japanese people, the moments that pushed us, the moments that lifted us, and how we both crossed the line with PBs...

This week, Gerardo takes us inside the emotion of his first Sydney Marathon from the stranger whose words kept him moving, to the moment he saw his wife and daughters cheering with signs and cowbells, all the way to that iconic finish by the Opera House. We also step into the early‑morning rhythm of Redfern Run Club, where simple routines, shared miles, and post‑run coffees have built a community...

A raw, human, runner‑to‑runner snapshot of Jack’s unbelievable journey. In this episode, he shares how a simple COVID run spiraled into some of the most extreme challenges imaginable—50km every day for 50 days, then 100km every day for 100 days—all in the name of mental‑health awareness. Jack opens up about why he runs, how community keeps him going, and the power of starting real conversations wh...

In this week’s episode, Derrick shares how he went from guessing his way through long runs to training with real intention. He talks about the early lessons that shaped him, including his Sydney Marathon experience where underfueling taught him more than any finish time could. We also dive into the excitement of his upcoming Tokyo Marathon, where he’ll be lining up alongside a friend and chasing t...

This week, Rob joins the show to share his remarkable running journey from his first marathon to completing all seven World Marathon Majors in a single year. He talks about building Bronx Burners, the run club that grew into a nonprofit serving its community, and offers hard‑earned insight as a three‑time Tokyo Marathon finisher. Expect stories, lessons, and a look at what makes Tokyo one of the m...

After a life‑altering accident left him paraplegic, Jay was told his athletic days were over. Instead, he rebuilt himself from the ground up learning to walk again, reclaiming his identity, and pushing into territory no one in his condition had ever reached.   In this conversation, Jay shares the mindset, heartbreak, and relentless drive behind becoming the first paraplegic athlete to reach Everes...

Nick from METS Performance Consulting joins the show to unpack the key physiology behind stronger endurance. He breaks down what VO₂ max actually represents, how runners can train to improve it, and why understanding lactate threshold and heart‑rate zones can transform the way you approach your workouts. A clear, practical conversation for anyone looking to run smarter, race stronger, and make sen...

Rachel joins the show to reflect on where we first crossed paths at the Two Bays Trail Run and how discovering running later in life reshaped everything for her. She shares the story behind creating the RUN DCT run club, chasing marathon goals in Boston and Ballarat, and the big ambitions she’s lining up for the year ahead. A conversation full of community, momentum, and the power of starting when...