A commitment to adventure | S2E15: Marz van der Merwe

Episode 15 of the Trail Culture podcast, hosted by Emily Robertson, titled "A commitment to adventure | S2E15: Marz van der Merwe" was published on February 14, 2025 and runs 54 minutes.

February 14, 2025 ·54m · Trail Culture

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Episode Description

Marz van der Merwe: A commitment to adventure

Join us this week as we chat to a local favorite, a tremendous talent & a well rounded athlete. So stoked to have @marz_merwe on the podcast this week 🎙️

We’ll be talking about everything from her sports journey to her professional development. 🤙🏼

🎥 Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Welcome to 2025: Season 2 continues

02:36 - Goal orientation: Finding trail running

04:37 - Early days: Racing & early mistakes

08:05 - The Coaster: Race directing & the Canada adventure

16:37 - International Events: Navigating UTMB & Western States

23:38 - Working with the GOAT: Jim Walmsley & sports media

31:03 - Western States: Backpack sprints & race highlights

39:32 - The comeback: Injuries & mindset

45:35 - The race calendar : Wildstrubel & racing emotions

52:55 - Outro: What’s next for Marz in 2025

🌄 Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner or simply love incredible stories of human endurance, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and captivating adventures. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring extraordinary guests like Mars van der Merwe. 🙌

🔗 Links & Resources:

Trail Culture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailcultureza/

Trail Culture Coaching: https://www.trailculture.co.za/

From the Ghosts Above : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G0fNkk4g0A

Sherpa : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMWtu8Gb_HU

Marz van der Merwe website: https://www.marzellephotography.com/

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