Welcome to the Local Legends in Running Podcast where you hear the stories from local legends of Australian running, that you simply always wanted to hear. The intention of this podcast is to have genuine and insightful conversations with Australian runners and coaches to simply educate the local running community and raise the profile of running in this country. So tune in to hear how running has shaped the lives of the guests and how it can shape yours.
Today in Season 2, episode 6, I interview young Brisbane runner in America, Gus Gannon. Gus attended the prestigious private school of BBC in Brisbane finishing in the year of 2021. In 2022 Gus had a…
Today in Season 2, episode 5, I interview Brisbane and Ipswich runner, Jude Thomas. Jude is only 21 this year and has already achieved feats as prestigious as holding the Australian Parkrun record at…
Tim Crosbie is the first Victorian based guest on the show. By way of his running bio, there aren't many who match Tim in terms of experience. He is an elite running coach, recreational running coach…
Jess Willis is truly an inspiration to all runners out there in the local community. A mother and full-time worker into her 30s, Jess manages to run a whopping 130 to 140 km per week in her training!…
Today in season 2, episode 2, I interview Brisbane runner, Matthew Hansen. Hanso, as he is known in running circles is the youngest guest I've had on the podcast, but it certainly didn't seem that wa…
In 2006, Nick left Nudgee College as the fastest 800m runner in the country for his age. In fact, he still holds the Nudgee record for the event at 1:48. Post school, as you could imagine Nick headed…
Today in episode 29, I interview Brisbane runner, Callum Davies. Cal has got to be an elite Australian runner to watch. Only in his early 20s, he is still massively on the race, particularly in the e…
Today in episode 28, I interview Brisbane runner Clare Geraghty. Clare has been one of the local superstars of running over the past 15 years, however has been struck down in the past few years by a …
Today in episode 27, I interview ex Australian ultra-runner and current marathon course measurer, Don Wallace. Don’s completion of a handful of the South African comrades marathon events, speak for t…
Pat almost needs no introduction; he is that well renowned in the local community, country and world for his contributions to the sport. Nevertheless, I’ll go ahead and list off some stats that demon…
Today in episode 25, I interview Brisbane runner and coach, Shiloh Watts. Shiloh is the coach of Watts Athletics, a Brisbane based group that caters for both adults and children. With the adults, Wat…
Today in episode 24, I interview Brisbane runner, Rory McHugh. Although still quite a young man, Rory’s life to date has certainly seen some darker times. After drinking his way through his late teen…
You wouldn't pick it, but Bella has only started running seriously this year (2022). Bella played lacrosse professionally for 15 years, including representing Australia on numerous occasions. After f…
Today in episode 22, I interview Sydney runner, Ed Goddard. Ed is a very easy man to talk to; down to earth and genuinely enjoys his running. Ed burst onto the scene only a few years ago after moving…
Joel describes himself as an average runner in primary and and early high school. In fact, Joel actually took up swimming and riding during high school due to a growth injury called Osgood Schlatter …
Today in episode 20, I interview Australian runner, Wayne Spies. There’s something truly special about talking to Wayne. He is so confident, yet down to earth which makes his words and stories of his…
Welcome to the Local Legends in Running Podcast, where you hear the stories from local legends of Australian running, that you’ve simply always wanted to hear. Today in episode 19, I interview Gold C…
Jack is the third Aussie to come on to the podcast who has head over to run in America in some form, in addition to previous guests Adam Fogg and Ky Robinson. Jack delves into his unique upbringing i…
Join me as I interview previous guest, Brisbane's Cara Feain-Ryan, as she reflects specifically on her experience at the 2022 World Champs in the 3000m steeplechase event.
Adrian never ran as a child or even young adult. Now as a high performing master’s athlete at 54, Adrian Royce was also a self-confessed functioning alcoholic just 10 years ago. In this short time he…