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• Inside South Africa’s Running Boom, Comrades Fixes, and Cape Town Marathon's Cancellation

  We unpack South Africa’s running surge with Stuart Mann, from sellout ballots to the Cape Town Marathon cancellation, and trace how Comrades moved from controversy toward accountability. Stuart’s 178 unique marathons and first-hand trail lessons reveal what resilient races get right.• pre- and post-COVID participation trends and how social media skews perception• marathon sellouts, ballot dynamics and implications for Two Oceans and Comrades• Stuart’s unique marathon quest and why local races outshine for diversity and community• road-to-trail shift, Otter realities, gear needs and pacing on technical terrain• Comrades 2023 fallout, 2024-2025 improvements, elite tables error and street finish issues• Cape Town Marathon cancellation causes, wind, materials and contingency planning• governance concerns at ASA and why athlete-led structures matter• practical fixes: weather protocols, safer materials, transparent comms and diverse thinking• what’s next on Stuart’s calendar and the milestone 1,000th marathon at SowetoTo support the show, please follow us on Instagram at The Running Voyager, or please leave a rating and review on iTunes or SpotifyIt doesn't take much, but it means a lotHere's two week full of great adventureCheersSupport the showThanks so much for tuning in!If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow us on Instagram @therunningvoyager we’d love to share your story next. You can DM us or send an email to [email protected] to get in touch. Your support keeps this show going! If you’d like to help us grow, you can become a supporter on Patreon - every contribution goes directly towards hosting and production costs on Buzzsprout. Thanks again for listening, and see you in the next episode!

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• Lake Biwa 100 Miler (Japan) - Media Post Race Report

  I recently had the opportunity to be on media duty at the Lake Biwa 100 and this is my impression and race report.Text below from race website:" The Lake Biwa 100 course takes you on a journey through various ecosystems and historical sites in the Kansai region of Japan, skirting Lake Biwa the biggest lake in Japan for most of the course. With only 330 participants and a generous 52-hour cut off, the race keeps its authenticity, with friendly smiles at the hospitable aid stations. But don’t let that fool you: despite the highest peaks being only around 1200m (4000ft), the technical 169km course boasts over 10,500m (34,400ft) of elevation gain. From 2024, it is Japan’s only Hard Rock 100 Qualifier, and for good reasons."LinksLake Biwa100 MilerYunoyama OnsenLake BiwaKansai Region JapanHira Lake Guest HouseKaori Niwa Lake Biwa 100 RD InstagramSupport the showThanks so much for tuning in!If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow us on Instagram @therunningvoyager we’d love to share your story next. You can DM us or send an email to [email protected] to get in touch. Your support keeps this show going! If you’d like to help us grow, you can become a supporter on Patreon - every contribution goes directly towards hosting and production costs on Buzzsprout. Thanks again for listening, and see you in the next episode!

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• Across State Lines: Cameron’s 220-Mile Run from Tennessee to Atlanta, Georgia

  Cameron, a Virginia native, ran an astonishing 220 miles as a beginner, driven by an inner voice to transcend mental and physical limits through relentless effort. Cameron embraced running as a crucible to forge his purpose. Each grueling mile reflects his belief that life demands giving your all to bear meaningful fruit. “I’m just like you,” he says, urging others to fearlessly join life’s journey of growth. When not pounding the pavement, Cameron chases other passions—flying planes, writing movies, mastering piano, or opening a restaurant—knowing time waits for no one. His story inspires us to embrace struggle, push beyond limitations, and find peace through suffering, proving we’re all connected in our pursuit of growth.LinksDavid GogginsChatanoogaThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidCan't Hurt Me by David GogginsBest Ever Food Reviews - Youtube ChannelThe Magazine Dreams with Jonathan MajorsFunny FarmSupport the showThanks so much for tuning in!If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow us on Instagram @therunningvoyager we’d love to share your story next. You can DM us or send an email to [email protected] to get in touch. Your support keeps this show going! If you’d like to help us grow, you can become a supporter on Patreon - every contribution goes directly towards hosting and production costs on Buzzsprout. Thanks again for listening, and see you in the next episode!

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• Creating Change and Inspiring the Next Generation Through Running with Nkosi Nsumbu

  Nkosi Nsumbu is a South African model, filmmaker, and passionate runner whose energy extends far beyond the track. Known for his work with Outlaws Model Management and his creative projects in film and storytelling, Nkosi also channels his influence into social activism and community upliftment.In this episode, Nkosi opens up about his training and mental preparation for the Cape Town Marathon, sharing how running has become both a personal journey and a platform for change. We talk about chasing goals, facing setbacks, and finding strength through discipline and consistency. From his first steps as a casual runner to his evolution into a purpose-driven athlete and advocate, Nkosi reminds us that every challenge is part of the race toward becoming our best selves.LinksNkosi's InstagramCapeTown MarathonManage your Money like a F*cking Grown up: the best money advice you never got by Sam BeckbessingerSupport the showThanks so much for tuning in!If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow us on Instagram @therunningvoyager we’d love to share your story next. You can DM us or send an email to [email protected] to get in touch. Your support keeps this show going! If you’d like to help us grow, you can become a supporter on Patreon - every contribution goes directly towards hosting and production costs on Buzzsprout. Thanks again for listening, and see you in the next episode!

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• Running Through Life: Ingrid Hauger’s Journey of Resilience, Community and Courage

  Ingrid wishes she were a polymath like Leonardo da Vinci, but alas. She is however a German born, South African raised furbaby mom, trail runner, parkrun Regional Ambassador (for Northern Gauteng, South Africa), a bookworm with a newly launched bookstore, a Payroll expert for over 20 countries, multilingual and as of last year a cancer survivor. Does that make her a polymath? Not quite. But it does make for a diverse life view which has been shaped with some of the hardest things life can throw at a person. She is also grateful for a life that is being lived well and in service of people who she hopes her legacy is building the communities they deserve to have and thrive in. All whilst loving her friends, husband and dogs as hard as she can."In this episode we talk about Parkrun and how it is a starting point for a lot of runners, we also talk about cancer in particular skin cancer - the signs and symptoms, how to try live a full life, books, mental health and so much more. LinksParkrun South AfricaBrene Brown Thursday Murder ClubDeon MeyerDeep BlueTony Park San AndreasTwisterLa PalmaThe AeoronautsIngrid's InstagramThe BookbarSupport the showThanks so much for tuning in!If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow us on Instagram @therunningvoyager we’d love to share your story next. You can DM us or send an email to [email protected] to get in touch. Your support keeps this show going! If you’d like to help us grow, you can become a supporter on Patreon - every contribution goes directly towards hosting and production costs on Buzzsprout. Thanks again for listening, and see you in the next episode!

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