Road to the Checkered Bastard Episode 05 | The Pacers | 2026 Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival Series

In Episode 5, Chris chats to the official marathon pace team ahead of the Bunbury 3 Waters Festival on Sunday 12th April 2026. As part of our discussions with Bunbury Runners Club last year during the planning phase for 2026, we agreed to aid the club in sourcing pacers for the marathon which would be a first for the event. We have: - Joel Gray and Chris Shaw steering the coveted 3hr bus, - the reliable Ashlee 'Ritto' Ritson and Uncle Audwin Lee for 3hr30 - Jake Beacock and Noah Simpson with their casio watches calibrated for the 4hr bus, and - Vici Richardson and Bryan Bourke singing and yapping for 4hr30 straight. From Joel's 150g/hr carbs consumption, Ritto's family discount, Audwin's $60 unofficial marathon, Jake's Imodium obsession, Vici's feet post Herdys and Bryan's love of Yokine Reserve, we get to learn more about our marathon pacers and what draws them to the marathon and what makes them weapons in their own right.    This episode is brought to you by the Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival. Famous for its beautiful, flat, and fast course, the Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival offers ocean views up Ocean Drive, dolphin spotting in Koombana Bay, fast racing around Big Swamp and the challenge of the infamous Bunbury lighthouse - or as we like to call it - THE CHECKERED BASTARD. With personalised drink stations, on-course entertainment, and a finish line vibe that captures everything great about the regional WA running community, the Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival delivers an experience you’ll remember long after your legs stop aching. So lace up, set your sights south, and make Bunbury your next race destination in April 2026. Find out more at runbunbury.com.au Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: [email protected]  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP