Sunday Runday The Podcast

Sissy’s story begins with a love of running — the kind that shapes identity, anchors routine, and brings joy. But one violent moment threatened to take all of that away. Instead of shrinking, she chose to rise. In this episode, Sissy shares how she transformed fear into fuel and built Take Back the Track, a movement reclaiming space for women and gender‑diverse runners everywhere. Her story is raw, brave, and deeply human — a testament to what happens when one person refuses to let darkness define their path.

This week, Fuad joins us to share the arc of his running journey from discovering the sport in Jordan to steadily building confidence through the half‑marathon distance. He talks about what drew him in, the discipline that helped him improve, and the moment he decided to take on his first full marathon in Valencia. Fuad walks us through that experience, the training, the atmosphere, the emotions of race day and what the marathon taught him about himself. We also revisit where our own connection began: running together through the ancient landscapes of Petra. It’s a conversation about growth, community, and the places running can take us.

Peter and Ben join us to dive into the making of Conquer Cancer, a one‑of‑a‑kind event aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous relay while raising vital funds for charity. From the logistics to the emotion to the electric atmosphere on the ground, they reveal how this relay is uniting Melbourne’s running community in the name of impact and generosity.

Pro triathlete and elite marathoner Steve McKenna joins us to break down a huge year of racing from Ironman podiums to fast, tactical marathons and the thinking that drives his performance. We also dive into the origin of the Nerd Belt and how his curiosity as an athlete turned into a product helping runners everywhere

In this episode, we meet Tyson a runner whose path through the Indigenous Marathon Project reflects courage, discipline, and community pride. Tyson shares the challenges of marathon training, the lessons learned along the way, and how the project empowers Indigenous athletes to create lasting change. His story is not just about running; it’s about resilience, representation, and the power of sport to inspire future generations. Tyson’s journey shows how the Indigenous Marathon Project is building opportunities, strengthening identity, and celebrating culture through the transformative power of running.