Making A Runner

Some prefer road running while others head for the trails, and then there’s the runners that seek out the path less travelled; exploring the furthest corners of the globe, covering 100’s of kilometre…

The Startliners began when Matt, a Biokineticist, and Britt, an everyday girl that loves running, noticed that there was nothing in the market that allowed new runners to learn in a safe and guided e…

Linda has been a majorly successful ultra-distance trail runner since before trail running was even a"big thing". She's run (and won) all over the globe and although she’s currently making her way ba…

Martin is a chiropractor by profession but a critical thinker by nature, his greatest gift as a practitioner (and human being) is his ability to ask the questions that no one else is asking.

He has a…

What started as a weight loss journey led to a relentless passion for health and fitness.

Lauren went from running Park Run’s to running the Comrades Marathon within a year and became an Iron Man Wor…

Zak is a 24 year old South African rising star who made his Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

In this episode we gain insight into the lives of professional athletes and an understanding of th…

Since the running boom of the 70’s, there have been major scientific advancements that have helped forge some of the worlds greatest athletes.

The same advancements have made running more accessible t…

Jenna Challenor stole the hearts of 1000’s when she crawled her way to a Comrades 4th place victory, yes 4th - why is this such a remarkable feat you may ask? Because of the broad smile that she wore…

Your go-to source to get pumped up for the Comrades Marathon (whether you’re running this year or plan on tackling the beast in the future).

Jam packed with inspiration, advice and special guest speak…

Travis Warwick-Olivier is a self-described madman, an all-or-nothing character who had his leg amputated below the knee after a motocross accident (he competed semi-professionally).

True to form, 6 mo…

Lindi (founder of LIV2RUN), Coach Beckham & Coach Sinovuyo aka. “The Bullet” are paving the road to a better future for 100’s of children by using running as a vehicle for change and “common unity”.

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Some intro’s are better left to the pro’s - so we’ll hand over to 9 x Comrades Marathon Winner, Bruce Fordyce, to tell you more about what you can expect to learn from Barry Holland.

“Barry’s greates…

Nelfrie is a podiatrist, not a foot doctor but a health professional that specialises in the form & function of the feet. Her passion lies in biomechanics, ie. how you move.

We typically pay very lit…

Prodigal Khumalo is a 2 x Comrades Marathon Gold Medalist, turned competitive trail runner, who won the UTCT 100km on his first attempt at trail racing. But Prodigal is so much more than the sum of h…

There are many ways to make a runner, and with technology being what it is today, you have tons of information on the subject of running readily available at your finger tips.

However, running is dif…

Jo Keppler is a professional Ultra-distance Trail Runner with an astounding story. After battling with addiction and bulimia for most of her life, Jo’s story is one of triumph in the face of near-dea…

Running the Comrades Marathon is a lifetime achievement many dream of, but few achieve. It’s a grueling process that requires unwavering commitment and an above average pain threshold, both of which …

“The love of running that you social runners speak of doesn’t exist...it’s a job”, says Olympic Coach Andrew Booyens.

Neheng Khatala is a Lesotho born athlete from humble beginnings, when her fathers…

If you love running and, we mean LOVE, then you’ve come to the right place. In this first episode of Making a Runner, you’ll get to know your hosts, coach and athlete combo, @Nic_theBio and @Daveyont…