WA Running Podcast
A podcast by WA runners, for WA runners.
Join non elite runners Chris & Simon as they cover the roads, trails and track scenes in Western Australia, as well as interviewing notable personalities of the WA running community.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 84 minutes
- Episodes
- 101
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 59 | Sam Burke & Tarkine Athletics | 2024 6inch Marathon
This week we recap results from the 2024 edition of the 6inch Marathon down in Dwellingup and WA performances at Zatopek.
We were fortunate to chat to Sam Burke, cofounder of Runners Tribe and Tarki…
Episode 58 | Ian Gibbs & the 2025 Bunbury Running Festival | 2024 WAMC Founders Cup
Hope you’re surviving in what will be a spicy hot week in running!
This week we recap results from the WAMC Founders Cup as it was Simon's turn to crush the dreams and souls of children taking part i…
Bonus Episode 2 | Vlad Ixel & Bix Nutrition
As a special bonus episode, we release the full interview with friend of the show, Vlad Ixel.
Appearing for the first time since Episode 024, we talk about his recent run of victories overseas, his …
Episode 57 | Vlad Ixel Interview | UTMB Kosciuszko | 2024 WAMC Applecross Shoreline Run
Hope you’re having a wonderful start to your running week.
Much to cover this week which includes results from Perth Trail Summer Series, UTMB Kosciuszko, Strive Program A, and of course the WAMC Ap…
Episode 56 | Vici Richardson | Big 6 Invitational | GPT 100 Miler
RAMS Running took out the Big 6 Invitational Elimination Mile with Rebekah Newton & Max Shervington winning the women’s and men’s race.
Thomas Cross & Kyra Pilmer win the 800m with Angie Ross & Dant…
Episode 55 | Sandman 50 | Run Bibbulmum Track Stage Race | The Great World Race
Chris and Simon get back on the training bandwagon as Chris solves the mystery behind his son's sleep issues.
We recap the Sandman 50 with Ethan Stirrat and Vici Richardson taking out the win, which…
Episode 54 | 2024 Freo Running Festival | Shane Johnstone & 2025 Transcend
The WARP overlords survive their debut episode, however the dads struggled to get going this week in their training (are they crumbling under the podcast pressure?)
We recap the 2024 Freo Running Fes…
Episode 53 | WARP's new hosts | State 10,000m Champs & Feral Pig Ultra
In a corporate restructure here at WARP, the company has new overlords. We take the time to re-introduce ourselves and our running origin stories.
Karlos wins the State 10,000m Championships in an ev…
Episode 52 | Guest Host Sinead Freiberg?? | Road, Trail and Track Results | Big Announcement
Well you'll never believe it, but Sinead is back! She joins Matt and Dan to help cover a big fortnight of results in WA running. We discuss her return to running since the birth of Ava and her runnin…
Episode 51 | Phil Gore Guest Host and Backyard Satellite Champs Preview | Race Results
2 episodes in 2 days for you WARP'ers
Dan is back with Matt and they're joined by Phil Gore, the Australian Backyard Ultra record holder, to help preview next weeks World Backyard Satellite champs. …
Episode 50 | Perth Running Festival Results and Review | Jon Pendse Guest Host
Apologies for the delay in getting this one out, but better late than never!
Matt is joined this week by WA Marathon stalwart Jon Pendse, who celebrated his 100th marathon at last weekends Perth Run…
Episode 49 | Perth Running Festival Preview with Sam Maxwell | Pre Cape to Cape Chat with Matt Neves
Dan in is back on the WARP this week with Matt to take you through another big week in WA running.
Both hosts do very little running this week, with Dan still nursing a sore knee post charity run an…
Episode 48 | Guest Hosts Chris Shaw and Simon Pham | Col Junner, WTF Results and Perth hosting announcements
Matt is joined by two guest hosts this week. Two of the nicest guys you'll meet in the WA Running Community.
- WARP employee 004, meme-maker extraordinaire and long distance runner Simon Pham
- Newly…
Episode 47 | Guest Hosts Lauren French & Tom Tedge | Sydney Marathon, Sunset Coast, Mighty Jarrah Trail Run & more!
Matt is off doing the podcast proud racing for WA at Sydney Marathon, so Dan is lucky to be joined by reigning WA Marathon (& 10k) State Champion Lauren French, and her up and coming training partner…
Episode 46 | Aaron Young Cohost | Women's Classic, Bibra Lake Fun Run and more
Welcome back WARP listeners!
Dan and Matt are very lucky to be joined by Aaron Young, the Ultra Runner extraordinaire who has recently completed the trifecta of winning all 3 Ultra Series 200 milers…
Episode 45 | Karlos Aquino and Nik Jon Aarland Guest Hosts | National XC Champs, U20 World Champs and more
Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad's out there and a happy welcome to Spring!
Matt is joined by the ever lively Karlos Aquino and Nik Jon Aarland, two of the nicest guys you'll meet in the WA running …
Episode 44 | City to Surf Recap + Recent Results
Matt is back and so is the show after a 2 week break, our apologies!
In this episode:
- Dan head out for a tough long run in Mount Helena with the Trail Kings and Queens of Perth
- Matt is back to P…
Episode 43 | Guest Hosts Stu Caulfield & Alice Hall | State Half Marathon Results
Dan is joined this week by returning favourite, Alice Hall, and former Perth Marathon champion and Running Warehouse stalwart, Stuart Caulfield. They talk all things from weekly recaps, rehab and rec…
Episode 42 | Middle Distance Chat with Guest Hosts Keely Waters & Kai Metzner | State XC Results and Perth Half Preview
Dan rises from the dead and continues a slow build into his 63km charity run (and hopes he still has enough fitness to pace Perth Half).
Donate here: https://lifeline-wa.grassrootz.com/the-long-long…
Episode 41 | Keith Mitchell and Jess Jason - Running and Mental Health | Shelley Loop and Yaberoo Results
Sinead is excused for the week with the arrival of her beautiful baby girl - congrats to her and Michael!
Matt prioritises a European summer over the podcast he created and leaves things in the hand…