A commitment to adventure | S2E15: Marz van der Merwe

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=8G0fNkk4g0ASherpa : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMWtu8Gb_HUMarz van der Merwe website: https://www.marzellephotography.com/