All Episodes

EP. 128 | The Road Back: How George Kusche Rebuilt Himself Into One of South Africa’s Most Promising Distance Runners

EP. 127 | How to Run Strong for Decades; Lessons from 1995 Comrades Winner Shaun Meiklejohn.

EP. 126 | Train Smarter, Not Harder: The truth about periodisation and how your training can benefit from it with Endurance Coach Mike Roscoe.

EP. 125 | Heat Training For Endurance Performance; Unlock your best running potential through heat training modalities with practical advice from Sport Scientist and Endurance Coach, Andy Brodziak.

EP. 124 | Community Q&A with Annie Bothma; Latest carb stance, sub 3 hour marathon tips , how to deal with the pressure of races, strength training advice for runners and much more.

EP. 123 | Running Reflections, The 2025 Review ; with Former Host and Running Influencer David Fick AKA. Davey On The Run.

EP. 122 | The Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Protein; Evidence-Based Strategies to Optimise Performance, Recovery & Longevity with Sports Nutritionist (MSc), Annie Bothma.

EP. 121 | Bouncing Back From Disappointment ; Mental strategies for dealing with setbacks in your running journey with Mental Performance Coach Giovanni Bianco.

EP. 120 | The Cape Town Marathon Round Up ; Coach Mike Roscoe and Host Nic bring you the final countdown to race day with all the tips you will need to have a successful day.

EP. 119 | Optimising Running Performance for Life; Reconnecting mind and movement with Author of “Built To Run”, Dr. Matt Silver - Part 2

EP. 118 | The Cape Town Marathon Countdown; Your Ultimate 10-Week Training Guide with Coach Mike Roscoe

EP. 117 | Optimising Running Performance for Life ; Reconnecting mind and movement with Author of “Built To Run”, Dr. Matt Silver - Part 1.

EP. 116 | Evidence-Based Strategies For Sustainable Weight Loss and Body Composition Change in Athletes ; with Performance Sports Nutritionist (MSc), Annie Bothma.

EP. 115 | Rebuilding The Runner ; Recovering from ITB Injury. How a marathon setback became a comeback - told through the lens of athlete, Chanel Cronje.

EP. 114 | How To Achieve Your True Running Potential ; A blueprint on ‘progressing through your running journey’ with Strength Running Podcast Host and Coach, Jason Fitzgerald.

EP. 113 | The Comrades Race Week YOU Need; Nic and Davey use their previous experiences to take you through what to expect from the days leading up to race day and the big day itself.

EP. 112 | Rolling With The Punches, Learning To Overcome ; Irvette Van Zyl’s inspiring journey through multiple setbacks & return to elite level running as she lines up for her first Comrades Marathon

EP. 111 | The Gold Mine for Comrades Down Run Success ; 49 time consecutive finisher & CMA Board Member, Barry Holland, shares the strategy, route & mindset to guide you to your strongest finish yet.

EP. 110 | Two Runners, 6 Stars, One Comrades Dream; Behind the medals with Jade and Dom. An inspirational story of friendship, setbacks and glory as they now prepare for their biggest challenge yet.

EP.109 | Carbohydrates and Endurance Performance. Understanding the optimal running fuel source with Coach, Sports Nutritionist and Elite Athlete - Annie Bothma.

EP. 108 | Understanding your sweat - a Key to Mastering Hydration for Ultramarathon Success ; with Coach and Fueling Expert, Andy Brodziak.

EP. 107 | Understanding Heat and Altitude training ; with Physiologist, Coach and Endurance Specialist - Dr. Philip Batterson.

EP. 106 | The 'Down Run' Masterclass; A Comrades Training Roadmap with Coach Lindsey Parry

EP. 105 | The Two Oceans Marathon Masterclass; with Sports Scientist and Coach, Devlin Eyden from Coach Parry.

EP. 104 | Rising to the Desert Challenge; Kim Sonntag's Ultra Journey Balancing Running, Medicine and Charity.

EP. 103 | Return to Running Postpartum; Professional Triathlete and Dietitian , Mariella Sawyer, and her intuitive journey of self discovery a year on from the birth of her first child.

Ep. 102 | Dreamers Keep Trying; Kamo's motivational journey to his first sub 3 hour marathon.

Ep. 101 | Pharmacological approaches to running-related pain and alternative solutions to pain management with Dr Martin Khoury.

100 Episodes of Making Memories with your hosts; Nic , Davey and Leah.

S3|E30 - Mental Strategies for Race Day Success with Mental Performance Coach and 2:23 Marathoner, Giovanni Bianco.

MHR- Beating Burnout with Co-Host, Leah; learning from our setbacks and the importance of mindful nutrition.

The South African Trail Running Scene; prepare for the upcoming local Races plus the latest training updates from the world of Ultra Trail with Coach and Trail Running Legend, Linda Doke

The Cape Town Marathon Round Up

S3|E26 - What You Can Learn From Your Feet; a masterclass in foot biomechanics with Podiatrist, Nelfrie Kemp

S3|E25 - Pre Race Carbo-Loading 101; all you need to know with Sports Nutrition Expert, Annie Bothma

S3|E24 The Right Shoe for the Right Occasion - A masterclass in running shoewear with Podiatrist, Nelfrie Kemp

S3|E23 - Discover Your Full Running Potential with Nick Bester, 2:20 Marathoner, Running Coach and Founder of Best Athletics.

S3|E22 - World Class Trail Racing in South Africa with Professional Trail Runner Admire Muzopambwa

S3|E21 - Exploring Road VS Trail Running with Ultramarathon Runner and Coach, Jo Keppler

Unlocking the Hip Joint, a Deep Dive with Dr Martin Khoury, Chiropractor and Pain Management Specialist

S3|E19 - What It Takes To Win The Comrades Marathon with 2024 Male Winner, Piet Wiersma

S3|E18 - The Advice You Need For Comrades Race Week, with your Hosts, Nic & Davey

S3|E17 - Running the 'Toughest Footrace on Earth' with up and coming Trail Runner James Miller

S3|E16 - Hydration for Endurance Running with Coach and Fueling Specialist, Andy Brodziak.

S3|E15 - Your Comrades Up Run Raceday Strategy and final preparation with Coach Lindsey Parry

S3|E14 - Master your Mental Game with Mental Performance Coach, Giovanni Bianco

S3|E13 - Finding Homeostasis: Running, Nutrition and Your Hormones with Annie Bothma, Professional Athlete, Nutritionist and Coach.

S3|E12 - DEEP DIVE - Understanding Running Knee Injuries with Dr Martin Khoury

S3|E11 - DEEP DIVE - The Balancing Act of Endurance Running with Dr Jordan Leppan

S3|E10 - The TTOM Special Edition with Irvette van Zyl

S3|E9 - DEEP DIVE - The Balancing Act of Endurance Running with Dr Jordan Leppan

S3|E8 - The Shoe Doctor Will See You Now…with Nicholas Rupanga, 2:18 Marathoner and Running Shoe Expert Adviser.

S3|E7 - Get Your Speed Work On Track with Erin Groll, Co-Founder of Community Track Club

S3|E6 - Watching from the sidelines; a catch up with your hosts as they too deal with setback.

S3|E5 - Why Runners Must Love Hills with Mike Obery, Founder and Captain of MustLoveHills Run Crew.

S3|E4 - Welcoming a New Era of The Comrades Marathon with Chief Jogger Ann Ashworth

S3|E3 - DEEP DIVE - Strength Training with Sport Scientist and Conditioning specialist , Ant Clark.

S3|E2 - Survival of The Fittest with Hollywood Athletics Professional Runner, Nkosikhona Pitbull Mhlakwana

S3|E1 - Feet On The Streets: Social Running Redefined with 2:13 Marathoner, Adam Lipschitz

S2|E33 - MHR - Menopause & Running with Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks

S2|E32 - 2023 Wrapped: a catch up with your hosts.

S2|E31 - DEEP DIVE - Part 2: Breathing for Runners with Dr Lawrence van Lingen

S2|30 - DEEP DIVE - Part 1: Breathing for Runners with Lawrence van Lingen

S2|E29 - Comrades Unlocked: A Roadmap to the Ultimate Human Race with Coach Parry

S2|E28 - DEEP DIVE - Understanding Lower Leg Injuries: Biomechanics, Training, and Personalised Approaches with Chiropractor and Pain Specialist, Martin Khoury

S2|E27 - Making a Trail Running Icon with Ryan Sandes

S2|E26 - MHR - What we learn on the bad runs and why they matter with Andriana Cronje, co-founder of Burnt Studios.

S2|E25 - Keep it Simple: Practical Advice to Improve your Running with Professional Athlete, Carla Molinaro.

SCTM | E3 - Anybody Can Run a Marathon with Adidas Running Captain, Jody Taylor.

S2|E24 - Dominate Any Distance with 2 x Olympian & 5 x NCAA Champion turned Marathoner, Dominique Scott

SCTM | E2 - The Trail Edition with Kane Reilly

S2|E23 - Running Out Your Retirement Years with Abbotts World Marathon Majors Medal Holder, Harry Botha.

SCTM | E1 - An Introduction to The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

S2|E22 - Work, Run, Thrive: The Winning Formula for Work/Run Balance with Kyla Jacobs

S2|E21 - Running & Your Hormones + Injuries in Female Athletes, with Julie Rawdon.

S2|E20 - Pain, Persistence and Progress: Strategies for Dealing with Running Injuries with Physiotherapist, Julie Rawdon.

S2|E19 - MHR - Running & Your Menstrual Cycle: The Good, The Bad & The Beautiful with Emma Pallant-Browne

S2|E18 - The Journey to Pro: a look into Adrian Wildschutt's rise to professional status.

S2|E17 - MHR - Fuelling Her Run with Dietician and Triathlete, Mariella Sawyer.

S2|E16 - Unleashing "The Unknown Dutchman": How Piet Wiersma stunned the South African Running World with his iconic Novice Comrades Podium Finish

S2|E15 - Making HER Runner: Unlocking Her Athlete with new co-host, Leah Acampora

S2|E14 - Running with Diabetes: Challenging Stigmas & Conquering Ultra Distances with Jono Le Roux

BONUS EPISODE | From World Records to World Vision: Mike Wardian's Adventure-Filled Running Story.

S2|E13 - The Running "F-word": Fatigue, a Masterclass in Recovery with Sports Scientist, Anthony Clark.

Comrades Limited Series | The Expo Edition - Running Beyond Borders, Your Journey to The Ultimate Human Race.

S2|12 - Exploring the Depths of Endurance: Michael Baker's Solo Adventure of the Drakensberg Grand Traverse.

Comrades Limited Series | Episode 4 - Win YOUR Race with Comrades Champion, Gerda Steyn

S2|E11 - Making a Running Influencer with Geoffrey Crow @lets_run_faster

Comrades Limited Series | Episode 3 - Growing Gold-Medalists from Grassroots with Maxed Elite Team Manager Martin Ngwenya

S2|E10 - Celebrating a Lifetime of Running with 'The Mayor of Running', Bart Yasso.

Comrades Limited Series | Episode 2 - How to Run the Comrades Marathon with Coach Lindsey Parry

S2|E9 - The Gear that Made a Runner, in conversation with BURNT STUDIOS co-founder, Andriana Cronje.

Comrades Limited Series | Episode 1 - An Introduction to The Ultimate Human Race with Race Day Commentator, Cuan Walker.

S2|E8 - Running for Weight Loss & the Dangers of Under-fuelling with Dave Watkeys

TTOM Limited Series | Episode 6 - Ace your Race with Irvette van Zyl

S2|E7 - Get Your Head in the Game with Sports Psychologist, Dr. Kirsten van Heerden

TTOM Limited Series | Episode 5 - Get your head in the game, train your mind for race day.

S2|E6 - Never Back Down, The Underdog Story behind the 2023 SA Marathon Champion, Annie Bothma.

TTOM Limited Series | Episode 4 - Plan your Race and Race your Plan with 32 times TTOM finisher, Barry Holland.

S2|E5 - Unlock Your Best Running Potential with Nick Bester

TTOM Limited Series | Episode 3 - Fuelling for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon with Professional Athlete and Sports Nutritionist, Annie Bothma.

S2|E4 - Controversial Training Methods with local talent Matt Walsh.

TTOM Limited Series | Episode 2 - Everything you need to know about training for the TTOM.

S2|E3 - Running Nutrition 101 with dietician & professional triathlete, Mariella Sawyer.

TTOM Limited Series | Episode 1 - The Gold Standard of Racing with Race Manager Hilton Kearns

S2|E2 - What you can learn from how the pro’s train with Irvette van Zyl.

TTOM Limited Series | Intro

S2|E1 - Start the year on the right foot with Physiotherapist Julie Rawdon

S1|E20 - Death defying running with Bradley McNeil

S1|E19 - Running Adventures with Andrew Erasmus and Jordan Leppan

S1|E18 - Making a New Runner with the Startliners

S1|E17 - Making a Trail Running Legend with Linda Doke

S1|E16 - Understanding pain with Dr. Martin Khoury

S1|E15 - “I didn’t lose a toenail but I almost lost my life” with Training Tina

S1|E14 - Making an Olympic 400m athlete with Zakithi Nene

S1|E13 - The Science of Running with Sport Scientist, Ant Clark

S1|E12 - Making a Comrades Gold Medalist with Jenna Chalenor

S1|E11 - The Comrades Marathon Special Edition.

S1|E10 - Making a Trail Running Amputee with Turbo Trav

S1|E9 - Making a Runner against all odds with LIV 2 RUN

S1|E8 - Making a Comrades Marathon Legend with Record Holder Barry Holland

S1|E7 - Making a Runner from the Feet Up with Podiatrist Nelfrie Kemp

S1|E6 - Making an Ultra Distance Champion with Prodigal Khumalo

S1|E5 - Catching up with your Hosts

S1|E4 - From Ruin to Running, Making a Sober Runner with Jo Keppler

S1|E3 - Gammie On The Go - Making a Runner with a Disability

S1|E2 - Making an Olympic Athlete with Neheng Khatala & Coach Andrew Booyens

S1|E1 - Meet your Hosts: Nic and Davey