Sunday Runday The Podcast

This week, Jamie joins the podcast to share his inspiring journey from recovery to completing his first marathon at the Berlin Marathon.   After recognising his struggles with alcohol in his mid-twenties, Jamie made the life-changing decision to get sober and began searching for a new purpose. What started as a single Parkrun alongside his wife quickly grew into a passion for running, creating new friendships, a supportive community, and a completely different outlook on life.   We talk about his progression through the sport, from those early Parkrun mornings to completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising money for Alcohol Change UK...

This week we sit down with James a runner whose story is as tough as it is inspiring. Growing up with cystic fibrosis, James was told he’d have no quality of life and might not make it past childhood. Today, he’s running half marathons, marathons, and even a 50km ultra.   James breaks down what CF actually is, how it affects the lungs, digestion, salt levels, and daily life, and why “don’t Google it” is the first thing he tells people. He shares the reality of taking 30+ tablets a day, managing dehydration, cramping, mucus buildup, and the constant battle to s...

This week we chat with Esti, whose running journey is nothing short of incredible.    After years of battling autoimmune conditions and undergoing life-changing surgery, Esti discovered running as a way to rebuild both physically and mentally.   What started as a first marathon in 4:18 became a journey towards a 2:55 marathon, building a supportive community online, and inspiring others living with inflammatory bowel disease and stomas to believe that life doesn't stop after surgery.   But this episode isn't just about fast times.   It's about resilience. It's about perspective. And it's about learning that sometimes the biggest win isn't chasing another PB... it's knowi...

This week we sit down with Izzy a runner whose story goes far beyond her first marathon. From discovering the joy of running, to training through cold Melbourne mornings, to crossing the line in an incredible 3:06, her journey is already inspiring on its own.   But what makes this conversation truly special is the honesty she brings. Izzy opens up about overcoming a nine‑year battle with a severe eating disorder, rebuilding her relationship with food, finding strength through marathon training, and learning how to fuel her body with purpose. As she shares in the episode, “recovering from an eating disorder is th...

A powerful conversation with Jhoyner Jumi the runner who turns challenges into joy, community, and purpose. From battling depression through small daily wins, to discovering running in 40‑degree heat with the wrong shoes, to pushing a wheelbarrow with his dog through Brisbane Marathon, his story is anything but ordinary.   This episode dives deep into his seven marathons in seven days a mission fuelled by love for Colombia and the people affected by the recent earthquake. We explore the mental battles, the community that formed around him at Centennial Park, and the belief that running is more than PBs it’s connec...

This week we sit down with Enrique Suana, whose running journey began in 2009 at the Sydney Marathon and has since taken him across the world completing over 56 marathons and dedicating himself to guiding athletes with disabilities through Achilles International.   Enrique shares how running transformed his life, from losing weight and discovering City2Surf to finding purpose in helping others experience the sport we often take for granted. He opens up about guiding blind athletes, the trust required, the protocols, the emotional moments, and the privilege of supporting someone else’s marathon dream including Boston qualifiers, world majors, and countless community eve...

This episode is a powerful reminder of what running can become when it’s tied to purpose. We sit down with Leodhais (Marathon Man), who ran 128 marathons in 128 days in memory of his brother Connor a challenge that stretched far beyond physical limits.   Lewis shares how the project “NCL to NYC” began, the mental battles behind daily marathons, and how the journey transformed him from someone who never spoke about his grief to someone now raising awareness for suicide prevention every single day. We talk about the brutal winter miles, the 4am starts before work, the emotional weight of the New York...

This week’s episode is a powerful reminder of what running can become when it’s tied to love, resilience, and family. We sit down with Declan, who shares his journey from midnight training runs during the hardest chapter of his life to running marathons with his daughter Hazel a little girl who has faced more challenges than most of us will ever know.   Declan opens up about Hazel’s diagnosis, the fear and grief that followed, and how running became a way to cope, to stay strong, and to show Hazel the world in a way she can experience and enj...

Perfect Stride has become a staple in the NYC running community and in this episode, founder Vikash Sharma shares the story behind it. From leaving a high‑volume clinic to building a runner‑centric model that keeps people running through injury, Vikash breaks down what truly matters: education, consistency, and understanding the athlete in front of you.   We talk gait analysis myths, heavy strength work, the rise of run clubs, and why Running for Life Education is helping coaches and physios speak the language of runners. Vikash also opens up about his own lifelong relationship with running, how the sport has s...

At just 19 years old, Sabin has already completed two marathons, a 20km Eco Trail race in Jordan, and built a running journey grounded in discipline, community, and pure determination.   In this episode, Sabin shares how she went from struggling through a 2km charity walk to setting a goal that changed her life: running a marathon exactly one year later. We dive into her experience racing in Jordan’s challenging elevation, placing first in her age category, and the incredible support she found within the running community.   Sabin also opens up about balancing marathon training with two majors and a minor, beco...

This week we sit down with Bec Bennett a Melbourne runner, dietitian, and a powerful voice for women navigating running in their 40s. Bec shares her journey from recreational running during COVID, to her first marathon at Gold Coast 2023, where she hit the wall hard and walked away disappointed… only to return stronger the following year.   We dive into the stress fracture that sidelined her from Sydney, the emotional toll of missing the start line, the long road through misdiagnosis, crutches, and rebuilding her health with the right support team.   And then comes her comeback: Gold Coast 2026 a race run with...

This week, we sits down with Rede Carney a Sydney Marathon veteran whose running story is as real as it gets.

Rede opens up about starting his fitness journey as an overweight teenager, finding confidence through triathlon, and eventually discovering a deep love for running. He shares how he carved his marathon times down from 4:02 to 2:46, what makes Sydney such a special (and misunderstood) course, and the honest truth behind training while raising two kids.

And then comes the Gold Coast Marathon a brutal battle with plantar fasciitis, seized quads, raw emotion, and the moment...

This week we are joined on the show by Eman, a marathon runner who’s completed over 50 marathons, a pacer, and now the taking year off of work to complete a Parkrun World Tour with his family.   Eman shares how his running journey began back in 2008 when “I couldn’t even run around the block because I was just so unfit” and how that slow, steady progress eventually led him to pacing marathons, including Sydney, Gold Coast, Kuala Lumpur and soon Berlin. He opens up about the joy of pacing (“it’s as equal to achieving your personal best”), running alongside 2018...

A powerful conversation with ultra‑runner and epilepsy advocate Rafa Garcia, whose journey goes far beyond the kilometres he covers.   Rafa shares how becoming a father to a daughter with epilepsy reshaped his life, inspired the creation of One in 25, and fuelled his mission to raise awareness through endurance challenges. From backyard ultras to 31 half marathons in 31 days and most recently, his 329km run from the Sydney Opera House to Parliament House Rafa opens up about the mental battles, the responsibility he carried, the lack of media support, and the deeper purpose behind every step. A raw, inspiring reminder of what...

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 mental health in his community. We dive into Better Mental, the run groups, the conversations that save lives, and the incredible challenges he’s taken on including the 801km run for suicide awareness and his massive efforts in the...

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 training, confidence, setbacks, breakthroughs, and the moment he realised he truly belonged in the sport. His advice for new runners is gold, simple...

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 through tough moments like Brisbane Half. She also talks about running with her husband, finding joy in travel runs, and her upcoming goals from Gold Coast to Melbourne.   Shona’s story proves it’s never too late...

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 learned what “the wall” really feels like… To New York, the 42‑kilometre street party… To Sao Paulo, his childhood dream destination… To Osaka, where the jet lag hit as hard as the marathon…...

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 diabetes. It remains her anchor through life’s challenges.

This episode explores resilience, belonging, and the power of starting small and trusting the process. Her journey reminds us why we lace up and who we beco...

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 growth, discipline, and finding joy in the process.

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 journey: Ironmans, trail ultras, Hyrox, injuries, nutrition breakthroughs, and what it really takes to stay motivated over the long haul.   Whether you’re new to running, building consistency, or chasing your next big challenge...

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 children, and then a cancer diagnosis that pushed him into four years of darkness.

What happened next is nothing short of extraordinary.

In 2024, Geoffrey decided to rebuild his li...

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 • Back‑to‑back wins at Run for the Kids • The build, the nerves, the gut issues, and the grit behind her 2:41 PB at Ballarat • Why she loves the half marathon, how she handles pressure, and what’s next on her racing calendar   ...

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 all six majors. She opens up about training through brutal Michigan winters, running Tokyo after months on the treadmill, and the surreal feeling of crossing that finish lin...

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‑hand with her dad to qualifying for Boston by just five seconds. From getting lost on the Iceland volcano course to finding confidence again on the streets of Boston.

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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 20 marathons around the world, and what it truly takes to race at a high level while managing a condition that demands constant attention. Simone opens up about the ment...

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 for a weekfor Nedds Uncomfortable challenge back to back years. He also talks about his most meaningful challenge yet: running 446km from Geraldton to Perth to raise awareness and funds for Dementia Australia, insp...

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 to run all seven World Marathon Majors in a single year. We talk about his beginnings, the emotional drive behind his challenges, and his first major of the year where we met at Tokyo...

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 helping athletes perform better, not selling them more.   A genuine, insightful chat about experience, science, and the small details that make a big difference on race day.

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 marathon in Sydney all the way to running Tokyo in her birthplace.   We dive into her fuelling breakthroughs, her love for the global running community, and her excitement for returning to the New York City Marathon with...

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 smarter training, better movement patterns, injury prevention, and the small daily habits that make a huge difference over time.

If you’ve ever wondered w...

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 we’ll never forget. It’s a story about dreams realised, goals smashed, and a city that gave us everything.

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 that shows up for each other.

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 while moving side by side.

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 the next chapter of his running journey.

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 most unforgettable races in the world.

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 Everest Base Camp without the aid of a wheelchair and completing an ultra marathon. His story is a powerful reminder that limits aren’t fixed they’re meant to be challenged.

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 sense of the science behind great training.

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 whenever you’re ready.

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.