A podcast where we hear from everyday people who manage to fit running in to their normal day, high achievers, those running for a cause and running personaliti...
It’s that time again. Road to Comrades is back ahead of the 2025 edition of the race. A new year means a new panel. This year we have Jade and Larin as our novices and Wayne back as our green number panel member. Every month we will bring you an episode, sharing each of our panel members build up towards June 2025. Follow them along on strava. Follow and keep and eye on the Stimulate Run Podcast Social platforms for more. If you enjoyed Ep 1, drop a review on Apple or Spotify and hit subscribe.
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Richard Russell - It doesn't last forever
On this episode you will learn that when it comes to endurance sport there is little that Richard Russell has not completed. Easily 100 marathons, Dusi Canoe, 15 Avon Descents, 28 Comrades Marathons and 10 Two Oceans to just touch on a few. We discuss all the above and also his choice to pursue a career in geology which has taking him across the globe. He talks about being chased by elephants and also his time in the army which he says shaped his life. For more, check out the Stimulate Run podcast instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/stimulaterunpodcast/profilecard/?igsh=aTJwbGEwc2k2ZDdshttps://strava.app.link/oYqJCjgYyPb
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Sarah Klein - What I do not who I am
Sarah Klein has represented Australia at World Championship and Commonwealth Games level on multiple occasions. On this episode we chat about her running journey and also her life as a teacher. We speak about ambition and how it has a mixed reception. Are athletes role models and much more.
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Lyn Foreman - Pack your bag with other things
Lyn Foreman has a legacy with athletics that spans many years. She along with her family specifically late husband Wally have played an important role in the rich history of West Australian Sport. Lyn as an athlete achieved great things. She qualified for an olmpics only for injury to end the dream. Lyn turned her hand to coaching and what a rewarding decision it was to continue. Enjoy the chat with Lyn
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Ben Green - Being aware of everything but attached to nothing
Ben Green is a level 4 world athletics accredited coach and has first class honors in Sports Science. During this chat we hear about his introduction to running and move into the coaching world. We discuss the challenges of finding his place at a young age, what it’s like coaching recreation and sub elite runners and just a general discussion on the running landscape at the moment.
A podcast where we hear from everyday people who manage to fit running in to their normal day, high achievers, those running for a cause and running personalities.