In episode 18 we have the privilege of chatting with a leading expert in the field of racing hydration and nutrition, Andy Blow. Andy works with numerous elite athletes and is the founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration. If you’re wondering about carb loading, electrolytes, gels, carbs, impact of terrain…Andy has the info you need. This episode will guide you to a better race performance by giving you what you need to know to better manage your race nutrition and hydration. Keep listening to the end to hear the special discount for first orders from Precision Fuel and Hydration.   Runners ..read more

In episode 17, we invited physiotherapist James Calligeros to answer your running questions.  It's a jam-packed info session that will address all those questions you've been eager to have answered.  If you want to know whether to massage a muscle tear or if you should you make time for stretching we have the answers.  Can't decide between the foam roller, trigger ball, or massage gun - now you'll know!  What strength work should you do?  James gives his professional guidance for a time-poor athlete. This is the episode you'll keep coming back to throughout your runnin ..read more

Life happens! But thankfully, more often than not, we can keep running. Sometimes though, life happens in such a way that running is forced to grind to a halt. In this episode, we chat with runners who had to become ‘runners who don’t run’ for a period of time. They share their experiences, their struggles, the mental adjustments needed and the process of getting back into running. The themes of having a flexible approach and staying connected to your running community come through each story. We hope this episode provides encouragement if life is currently happening for you. And if life is re ..read more

Episode 15. Well, that was a long run! Their first Backyard Ultra, AKA a Last One Standing Endurance Race (or L.O.S.E.R.). The idea is simple: all competitors run one lap of a 6.706km course. If you don’t finish the lap within the hour, you get a DNF (did not finish). If you finish in less than an hour, you spend the time recovering, re-fueling and preparing for the next lap, which starts on the hour. You never know when the race will finish, as it continues as long as there are people wanting to compete. Once the second last person drops out with a DNF, the remaining runner has to do one more ..read more

Compare the pair: 1st vs 18th marathon In this episode, we chat with first-time marathoner, Chris Horne and very experienced marathoner, Peter Jones. Chris started running while training to be a Kung Fu instructor.  Pete saw an advertisement in a newspaper, signed up and 18 marathons later is still running strong. It’s a great listen with interesting tales and lots of tips to help you in your running journey.  Belly laughs and bonus material guaranteed!  Runners Jam Website https://runnersjam.com.au/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/runnersjam Instagram https://www.instagram.co ..read more

In episode 13 we are joined by Runners Jam legend Kerri Biggins, aka The Queen, and firefighter and personal trainer Lia Drew.  Despite starting their running journeys from two completely different places, Lia and Kerri have formed a strong friendship and embrace the social side of running.  As well as stories from events such as the Great Ocean Road and Queens Town you’ll get some great tips on strength training to help reduce the risk of injuries.  Runners Jam Website https://runnersjam.com.au/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/runnersjam Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ru ..read more

In this episode 12 of the Runners Jam podcast, we chat with Runners Jammers and Underwood parkrun Event Directors Mark Morton and Stephen Parker.  These guys run for one reason – it's fun!  There’s a lot in this episode – great friendship, rogue adventures, half marathons, marathons and ultras.  Everything is covered from tough moments of ‘unspeakable pain’ to the hilarious story of a race that included a bit of pole dancing!  This episode will make you laugh and give you a desire to add more fun to your run.   P.S. Keep listening for some bonus material Runners J ..read more

If you’re looking to bring a little extra excitement into your running this is the episode for you.  We chat all things adventure racing with the director of Raid Adventures, Liam St Pierre.  Raid Adventure races are treasure hunts where you work in team to find as many check points as you can in a set period of time.  They’re a lot of fun and we chat about how to move from being a road runner to an adventure racer.  You’ll hear what it’s like to compete in various forms of adventure racing ranging from a shorter urban dash to the 8 day wilderness challenge for the more har ..read more

In episode 10 of the Runners Jam podcast we have a great conversation with two of our favourites from the Runners Jam community.  Margaret and Graham share their running journeys, which for both started when they were in their 60s.  Now in their 70s, they are out running/walking, cycling, swimming and going to the gym.  They live life to the full and share how good it is to be involved in the running community – both through parkrun and their local running group.  Their stories will encourage you it’s never too late to start running and you’re never too old to wear lycra!&n ..read more

In this episode of the Runners Jam podcast, we chat with Mat and Jodie Egan.  They share their stories from how they started to running to their achievements at the 2021 Sunshine Coast Marathon.  Their 2021 marathon training was extended and extended and extended again in a year that was filled with event cancellations and postponements.  Mat and Jodie share the emotions they rode, the impacts on their bodies and the incredible adaptability they showed when the weather on race day was way less than desirable.  True to the spirit of runners, the love and gratitude for runnin ..read more