The Aussie Runner Podcast

It's take-over time! … Jez & Damo step into the Tempo studio and knock out a speed session with high performance, positive psychology & flow state specialist Rory Darkins … the boys learn how positive psychology has helped many elite athletes to perform at higher levels, how flow state can help your running, how Rory's research paper on some of Aussie's cricket legends has helped his other clients...

Damo & Jez speak to triple Aussie record holding superstar Jess Hull.   The boys learn what makes this running shoe mad COVID globe trotting athlete tick, how she managed to take out the 1500, 3000 & 5000 records within a matter of weeks, how her upbringing has really helped her get set for high performance, the logistics of travelling, training & racing during a global pandemic & (SCOOP ALERT) wh...

Neil & Geoff catch up with Blue Mountains mum, nurse, athlete & track, road & trail rocket Marnie Ponton. They learn why body weight based cross-fit inspired strength training forms a part of her regime, why the city to surf is her fav race, why she's no longer a 'buffer' and  they experience the single most well researched answer to one of our question ever ;-)

The boys cover water jackets and Damo's recent speed-work disaster before catching up with Blue Mountains local and Aussie running legend Brendan Davies.   Find out how Brendan loves to mix race distances and tackle all kinds of terrain, here's a man that can't answer the trail verse road question - he loves both! … once again our favourite question involves a bucket and we give you the inside sco...

Exclusive announcement in this new TEMPO episode! … find out what Stephen Redfern's very exciting new project is as the boys chat to this down-to-earth ultra-mad local hero. Find out why he's called Shaggy, how he got in to running in his forties, his nutrition & strength secrets and how his famous garage ultra got out of hand distance wise, hint: he ran 360km in 4 days on a 32.5m loop in his gara...

If you know the name Beau Miles you'll skip this & go listen to this episode straight away … for those that don't Damo & Jez talk to a man known for his adventures, his humour and his down to earth perspective changing (& slightly odd) view of the world … his films cover his run on the 650km Alpine walking track, eating beans for 40 days (then running an ultra marathon) and the fabulous run a mile...

Neil & Geoff talk to rock climbing ultra runner & NSW Blue Mountains local Lou Clifton.   She shares how not racing during the lockdown has helped reduced stress, how starting running in her forties means she's making the most of now rather than worrying about age, how consistency is the key and finally in an exciting twist did the boys just experience the birth of a new beer … ARPale Ale?

Get excited … the boys chat to Eloise Wellings! … where do you start? … the mental benefits of injury, eating for athletes - being lean vs strong, her amazing work with the love mercy foundation, motherhood & managing fitness, doing your best during COVID and being happy with it, the scoop on that wonderful commonwealth games 10k where the Aussie's waited for the last competitor and learn exactly...

Geoff & Neil chat to Mark Avery, a superb aussie runner using his talents to raise awareness for mental health. The boys get the run down on Mark's 21 half marathons in 21 days project, his own experience with mental health challenges, what he learnt from the multitude of video interviews he did with people sharing their own story, and his plan to run from Brisbane to Sydney.  The boys also rememb...

What do an economics professor, author, podcast host, Member of Parliament & a 2:42 marathon PB all have in common? … Jez & Damo have a fascinating chat to Andrew Leigh MP and cover: how to use randomised studies to improve your running, why they show compression socks work,   whether you should use cushioned over stability shoes, how the nike 4% could turn back your age related performance declin...

Damo & Jez catch up with Aussie Olympian Ben St Lawrence once again.   This time they find out … what he's been up to, what his plans are for the future and what all runners can do to maintain their form / training during the COVID19 pandemic.   Ever wondered what the single best strength exercise is, what's base training, how to tackle beer going missing from your fridge, should you be using Stra...

Geoff & Neil 'Samson' Webb chat to super-coach & handy runner Gary Mullins … the boys cover his origins with CanToo, the ethos behind his coaching team TRT, whether a coach should be more coach or mentor, the power of belief & why navigation isn't his running super-power.

Damo & Jez talk to Aussie legend Kurt Fearnley.   They learn what makes this fearless champ tick, how his family helped set his can-do-anything mindset early on, his concerns for his fellow paralympians during the COVID19 global pandemic & just how important getting out to exercise during this time is to him.   The boys also have their usual chat and cover running during the COVID19 pandemic.

Geoff and Neil talk to talented NSW northern beaches runner Lauren Reid, someone who's tackled 800m track to half-marathons & absolutely sizzled.   They cover balancing being a new mum, work, uni, training & coming back to form, how she's battled through some tough & dark times and how she's still learning track etiquette … cones, what cones? :-)

What does an annual 3100 mile Sri Chinmoy race, The Running Monks of Mount Hiei Japan, Navajo Indians & Kalahari Bushmen all have in common? … they ALL feature in documentary film maker Sanjay Rawal's latest movie.   The boys have a fascinating chat with Rawal about the movie, the motivation behind it & running in general (spoiler alert: his mara pb is faster than Jez's, ouch).   We also have our...

Geoff and Neil talk to Melbourne speedster Dion Finocchiario, they cover: how an unfit/overweight chef transformed into a fighting fit mara smashing masseur;   his favourite distance … is it 1500m, 5k, mara or ultra; pacing the elite ladies field at Goldcoast and, in his own words, a juicy chaffer story.   Dion also opens up about some tough childhood experiences and how it shapes his running and...

Damo & Jez talk to adventure runner Richard Bowles just before he heads out on his next challenge.   Amongst many great insights we hear why he's stopped asking himself 'why' he takes on these huge runs and what to do when faced with an angry shotgun toting farmer. The boys have their usual chat & once again get nerdy with physiologist Andy Blow, this time they focus on the controversial topics of...

Damo & Jez talk to Aussie 800m record holder Catriona Bisset while she is in Doha for the World Athletics Champs.  They get the inside track on her meteoric rise & some of the challenges she's overcome on the way. The boys have their usual chat & introduce a fascinating new beers with the physiologist series, in this episode they talk to Andy Blow about the science of hydration, perfect timing for...

In the latest no fuss fast paced Tempo edition Neil & Geoff talk to Kellie Emmerson.   She speaks about her tough time at UTMB this year along with how she manages to fit running in to a very busy life. This weekend Kellie is representing Australia at the World Mountain Marathon Championships in Argentina, so please have a listen and get behind her and the rest of the Aussie Team!

We chat to Aussie running star Jess Trengove about PB's, pregnancy & getting to the olympics, we hear about growing up running competitively in SA & why your undies are your most important running attire. The boys also have their usual chat, one dominated by marathon world records & the shadow cast by doping.   We end on our final catch up with physio Hobbes & gain some fascinating insight in to s...

For our second ARP TEMPO edition, Geoff and Neil talk to prolific NZ trail runner Scotty Hawker.  Scotty tells the boys about his challenging year of running in 2018, dealing with low moments, recalling his previous successes and some excellent insights into his 3rd place at UTMB this year. Scotty also explains the role his family have played in his impressive career, and the changes he has made t...

The boys talk to living legend Pat Farmer, one of the greatest and most prolific ultra runners this country has produced. Pat shares his vast experience on running in extreme environments, mental strength, politics, nutrition, and the people who have inspired him to achieve so much throughout his career. Damo & Jez have their usual chat, discuss appropriate usage of underwear during runs and welco...

In our first 'interview only' episode of ARP Tempo, Geoff and Neil talk to one of Australia's top female running talents Steph Auston.  Steph shares her incredible season and her sudden rise to the heights of the Australian running scene. Steph uncovers her love of running from park run through to ultras, shares her longer term goals for Western States and tackles the hard hitting questions in the...

Just in time for the big weekend, Jez gets very excited as the boys speaks to 4-time City2Surf winner, 4-time Olympian and Aussie marathon legend Steve Moneghetti!   Steve shares his thoughts on why his City2Surf record has lasted for 25 years and who he predicts to finally beat it. He also manages to give Jez some timely marathon advice on getting his time down, and attempts to convince the boys...

The boys talk to Aussie ultra youngster Lucy Bartholomew just in time for her return to Western States. Lucy shares her sage advice for training, nutrition and running super long distances from such a young age. Damo & Jez have their usual chat, check in on Neil's 40 B4 40 attempt and catch up with the ever insightful Ali & Kerry from Squadrun on running gear.