Episode 77 - Dwight Grieve

Download our conversation with Dwight Grieve, Te Anau Police Officer and world mountain running championship alumni, about how running has changed his life, his love of Te Anau, how he fits in his training around a busy life as a public servant and family man, and his plan to demolish his 5:29 Kepler PB.

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Episode 76 - Mark Webber

Download our conversation with Mark Webber, nine-time Formula One Grand Prix winner, trail runner, Aussie Grit owner, adventure racer and all round legend, about the life of a professional F1 driver, his love of the outdoors, a performance mindset, his adventure race in Tasmania, and most importantly, what length running short seam should a gentleman rock on the daily?

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Episode 75 - Matt Rayment

Download our conversation with Dirt Church Radio co-host Matt Rayment. Wait, what? Yep, Eugene finally drags Matt to the mic for an interrogation, um, chat, in which we find out about his musical background, about hanging with the outsiders, how the sick, bookish kid made an inspiring journey to become an ultramarathon runner, and why running saved his life.

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Episode 73 - Billy White

Download our conversation with chef Billy White about his new book Eat, Run, Enjoy. We discuss his journey to running from the hard living hospitality lifestyle, how to navigate the seasons when it comes to nutrition and training, and the different approaches (and commonalities) that elite runners take to their nutrition.

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Episode 71 - Tanya Bottomley

Download our conversation with with Tanya Bottomley about her goal to be the first woman to complete the Southern Seasons Miler Challenge. From fear, depression, and control to strength, presence, and wellbeing. Tanya’s story is incredible.

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Episode 70 - Dave Beeche

Download our conversation with IRONMAN Oceania managing director, Dave Beeche. IRONMAN own UTA and Tarawera Ultramarathon, two of the biggest races in our part of the world. This is a no holds barred conversation about Ironman’s intentions in the world of trail, about their own perception, and his insight into where the sport is going.

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Episode 68 - Maggie Guterl

Download our conversation with Maggie Guterl about winning Big’s Backyard Ultramarathon, training for the Barkley’s, always shouting for your home terrain, can epic terrain be too epic (we’re looking at you, Colorado) and a whole lot more.

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Episode 67 - Damian Hall

Download our conversation with Damian Hall, British Ultra Runner, Psychosocial Crisis Survivor, Bimbler, Climate Enthusiast, Pulp fan, Inov-8 athlete, and fifth place finisher at the 2018 UTMB about, well….all that and more!

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Episode 65 - Kerry and Ali from Squadrun

Download our conversation with Kerry Suter and Ali Pottinger, head coaches and founders of SQUADRUN. SQUADRUN has gone from strength to strength in the four years since its inception, becoming a valued community of runners and the most popular coaching brand in Australasia.

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Episode 64 - Sam McCutcheon

Download our conversation with Scott Running athlete Sam McCutcheon about his travels through Europe, his approach to life and racing, his many wins, his love of running, what fell racing is like, wild running through Edinburgh and 16th century Scottish legal torts.

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Episode 63 - Tim Day

Download our conversation with Tim Day about conservation, recreation, cyclone Luci, Tarawera ultramarathon, elite athletes and THAT acquisition in this wonderful conversation with a well-known, but little-heard voice in the international trail running scene.

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Episode 61 - Lisa Tamati

Download our conversation with Lisa Tamati about change, loss, hope, determination, and whanau. Lisa is well known for her ultramarathon exploits, and talks about how she has left that behind to rehabilitate her mother after a devastating medical event.

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Episode 59 - Speed Freaks

Download our conversation with the Odyssey House Speed Freaks on how running can play a part in recovery from substance dependence. Stephanie Schnoor (team leader and Comrades Marathon veteran) and Ray ( Odyssey House resident) discuss this topic in a brave, reflective and amazing manner.

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