Making A Runner
Making a Runner is an inspiring and informative podcast that delves into the world of running. Hosted by Nic Acampora, the show features in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, experts, and enthusiasts from various running disciplines.
Each episode uncovers the personal journeys, training techniques, and mental strategies of top runners and industry professionals, sharing valuable insights for listeners at every level of their running journey. From beginners looking to take their first steps into running to seasoned athletes aiming to achieve their personal bests, Making a Runner offers practical tips, motivation, and guidance to enhance running performance and overall well-being. The podcast looks to cover a wide range of topics, including race preparation, nutrition, recovery, mental resilience, injury prevention, and the latest trends in the running world.
With a warm and engaging approach plus some lekker South African 'Gees', the host create a supportive space for runners to explore the challenges and triumphs of their sport, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.
Making a Runner seeks to empower and inspire runners of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities, celebrating the joy of running and the limitless potential that lies within each individual. Whether you're an experienced marathoner or lacing up your shoes for the first time, this podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the athlete within and making your running dreams a reality.
This is how runners are made....
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 119
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
S2|E24 - Dominate Any Distance with 2 x Olympian & 5 x NCAA Champion turned Marathoner, Dominique Scott
In this episode we're joined by an exceptionally talented runner, Dom Scott. With her impressive resume that includes: multiple NCAA championships, representing South Africa at two Olympics, and part…
SCTM | E2 - The Trail Edition with Kane Reilly
Gear up for the ultimate weekend festival of Trail Running at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon!
In this episode we chat to trail legend and defending title holder of the Trail Marathon, Kane Reilly, to p…
S2|E23 - Running Out Your Retirement Years with Abbotts World Marathon Majors Medal Holder, Harry Botha.
They say that once you retire it's important to find hobbies that will keep you busy, challenge you both mentally and physically and ones that will keep you involved in your community. Now, marathon …
SCTM | E1 - An Introduction to The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
This episode kicks of our latest limited series covering The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.
We unpack training, preparation and race day strategies from 3 different perspectives:
- The marathon newbie
- The p…
S2|E22 - Work, Run, Thrive: The Winning Formula for Work/Run Balance with Kyla Jacobs
Often when speaking to elite athletes, it's hard for us average Joe's to relate, but here's someone who not only gets it but is leading the race in both her running and professional career too.
In thi…
S2|E21 - Running & Your Hormones + Injuries in Female Athletes, with Julie Rawdon.
This weeks episode of Making HER Runner is a follow up on last weeks conversation with Julie, where we take a deep dive into training, hormones. and stress for the female runner.
In our conversation w…
S2|E20 - Pain, Persistence and Progress: Strategies for Dealing with Running Injuries with Physiotherapist, Julie Rawdon.
Running injuries are inevitable, that's the unfortunate reality of taking running seriously, setting and working towards goals. There are going to be set-backs and there are going to be periods of di…
S2|E19 - MHR - Running & Your Menstrual Cycle: The Good, The Bad & The Beautiful with Emma Pallant-Browne
If you have ever struggled to stick to a training plan because of your period, this episode is for you!
It's true what they say "women can do anything that men can do; while bleeding too", nothing epi…
S2|E18 - The Journey to Pro: a look into Adrian Wildschutt's rise to professional status.
Meet Adrian Wildschutt, the name that's redefining the landscape of South African running! At just 25, he's not just the future; he's making his mark RIGHT NOW. 🥇🔥
Adrian grew up in Ceres, Western Ca…
S2|E17 - MHR - Fuelling Her Run with Dietician and Triathlete, Mariella Sawyer.
On this episode of Making HER Runner we chat to Dietician and competitive Triathlete, Mariella Sawyer and explore the basics of fuelling the female runner.
It's not atypical for women to have complex …
S2|E16 - Unleashing "The Unknown Dutchman": How Piet Wiersma stunned the South African Running World with his iconic Novice Comrades Podium Finish
On the 11th of June 2023 the annual Comrades Marathon, South Africa's oldest ultra-endurance event, was stunned by a performance for the ages by an unknown Dutch runner - Piet Wiersma.
The 25-year-old…
S2|E15 - Making HER Runner: Unlocking Her Athlete with new co-host, Leah Acampora
Welcome to a brand new segment of Making a Runner where we shine the light on the female running experience.
For these episodes of Making HER Runner (MHR) we call our producer, Leah Acampora (@hello_…
S2|E14 - Running with Diabetes: Challenging Stigmas & Conquering Ultra Distances with Jono Le Roux
On this episode of Making A Runner, we take a look into the experience of a person LIVING with Diabetes & choosing to run!
When Jono Le Roux was (surprisingly) diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 27…
BONUS EPISODE | From World Records to World Vision: Mike Wardian's Adventure-Filled Running Story.
On this episode of MAR we chat to Mike Wardian and take a brief look into his adventure-filled running journey (thus far).
As for running, the man is a "Jack-of-all-trades" and even a master of some, …
S2|E13 - The Running "F-word": Fatigue, a Masterclass in Recovery with Sports Scientist, Anthony Clark.
In this episode of Making A Runner, we dive into the complex world of fatigue & recovery.
Our guest, Ant Clark, a Sports Scientist currently completing his PhD studies in fatigue, shares insights int…
Comrades Limited Series | The Expo Edition - Running Beyond Borders, Your Journey to The Ultimate Human Race.
This episode of Making a Runner is one for the people by the people; we take a special look into the Comrades Marathon Expo and gain insights from the conversations had with various runners ranging f…
S2|12 - Exploring the Depths of Endurance: Michael Baker's Solo Adventure of the Drakensberg Grand Traverse.
In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Michael Baker on the Drakensberg Grand Traverse (DGT). Michael, a runner, adventurer, and coach, shares his background and how he found his …
Comrades Limited Series | Episode 4 - Win YOUR Race with Comrades Champion, Gerda Steyn
If you're going to be taking Comrades Marathon race-day advice from anyone, Gerda Steyn's advice comes with winning odds!
Our guest today requires no introduction, but in case you've missed her epic r…
S2|E11 - Making a Running Influencer with Geoffrey Crow @lets_run_faster
We're all familiar with the old adage "life begins at 40", but no one is a better example of this than Geoffrey Crow, better known on Instagram as @lets_run_faster.
Going into his 40's Geoffrey made …
Comrades Limited Series | Episode 3 - Growing Gold-Medalists from Grassroots with Maxed Elite Team Manager Martin Ngwenya
It takes more than pure talent to make a Comrades Gold Medalist.
Going on almost 30 years now, the Maxed Elite Team (first established as the Mr Price Sport Running Club in 1995) has become synonymous…