Best Gearshift Podcasts (2024)

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The Human Metronome: Holly Ranson 1:19:18

8d ago1:19:18

1:19:18

Holly Ranson took the recent Australian 24-Hours National Championships by storm, running a new Australian Women's record in the process, along with a whole stack of new records along the way at the AIS in Canberra, which involved some incredible crewing from her partner Nic French. That performance is just a small slice of what Holly has done in t…

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Loops and Laps with Phil Gore 1:16:32

15d ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Phil Gore is a household name in Ultra Running, making a name for himself as a Former World Record Holder in the Backyard Ultra format with 102 loops at the Australian Backyard Masters in 2023, which still stands as an Australian record. More recently he set a new Oceania 24-hour record at the Asia-Oceania Championships in Canberra. In this podcast…

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Asia and Oceania 24 Hour Championship and Australian 24 Hour Championship Preview 2024 42:00

28d ago42:00

42:00

It's finally here the 24 Hour Championship for Asia and Oceania and Australia. Two epic races happening this weekend in Canberra, I give my predictions for the two races, and chat with race Director Matthew Eckford about the race weekend, and some things to look out for in Canberra. What a stacked field, predicting this race isn't easy but keen to …

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From Mount Coot-Tha to Chamonix an Ultra Journey with Nicholas Bamford 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Nicholas Bamford has amassed such an impressive resume in such a short time, winning three of Brisbane's biggest ultras, and was a prominent figure in a heartbreaking second at Coast to Kosci, in one of the all-time classics. But he shows why in this conversation, where he gives an insight into his preparation, and shares a valuable perspective as …

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Gearshift to Glory: Sascha Meyer's FKT Quest 52:57

2M ago52:57

52:57

Sascha Meyer's journey is one of great interest. Working as a mechanic for some of Germany's most iconic car brands he decided he wanted more out of life. That led him to a trip down under and a move that's changed his life, with that discovering a love of running just a couple of years ago, he's about to attempt to shatter Joe Ward's Brisbane to S…

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To the Top of Australia and Beyond with Zac O'Neil 1:17:01

3M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Zac O'Neil already has such an impressive ultra running resume, but the way he goes about it may surprise you. With wisdom well beyond his years Zac talks about longevity in the sport and how he wants to be running well into his octogenarian years and beyond. He shares how he's completed Australia's toughest ultra twice, as well as some news that h…

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Lisa Sherman's Journey of Endurance, Nutrition, and the Pandemic Plot Twist 1:20:48

3M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

Lisa Sherman wears many hats including incredible ultra runner and nutritionist. She's also about to add Race Director, where as you'll find out in the pod the pandemic forced other plans onto Lisa, which has since seen the creation of I'm Still Standing in Sydney, bringing another offering to those who would like to try the format and live on the …

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Dillon Rinn: From Record Breaker to Coast to Kosci 1:10:40

3M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Dillon Rinn did something last year that no one had done in the history of the Elephant Trail Race, he became the race's first ever Ultra Elite Finisher, completing the 217km gruelling race. It gave him multiple finishes at the event, having completed a 100 miler in the first year the race existed, not knowing what he was in for, then coming back a…

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Harry Woolley's Epic 100 Day Journey 40:00

4M ago40:00

40:00

Harry Woolley has inspired many people throughout his journey of running 100 half marathons in 100 days. I had many questions for Harry - detailing sleep, eating and weight loss or gain. He answers it all during this podcast, and also gives an insight into his mindsight that allowed him to run 7 ultras in 12 days during the streak. Harry is also ra…

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From Grief to Glory: Mark Avery's Story of Resilience and Triumph 1:11:55

5M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

In late 2015, Mark’s close family friend and neighbour Frank was diagnosed with Cancer. Frank unfortunately passed away a few short months later. Mark was really struggling but like most blokes kept it in and started drinking heavily. To try and combat his depression and gain some control back over his life he signed up for his first marathon in Sy…

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'The Dad Bod Runner' and the Berlin Marathon 1:03:10

5M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Starting his running journey a decade ago Mark Scarborough completed his first marathon in 2019 in Melbourne, it was on that day that Mark vowed he'd never run another marathon again. But, he had a big why, a ticket to the Berlin Marathon, running in memory of his step father who was one of the many Aussies who died after being diagnosed with Pancr…

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Happiest when in Motion: The Rise of Brooke Thomas 54:28

5M ago54:28

54:28

Brooke Thomas is a star on the rise, and while she won't admit it she's one of the top trail runners in the world. Recently, Brooke was the last woman standing at Arrowtown Backyard event, nearly placing her directly on the New Zealand team for the Satellite World Championships. That ends what has been a big year, which includes a fourth at UTA in …

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2023 Coast to Kosci Preview with Rob Mason 1:17:20

5M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Coast to Kosci is one of Australia's best races, 240km from a beach in Eden all the way to the top of Australia then back down to Charlotte's Pass. Without last year's winners this race is still so super stacked, and like any year is bound to throw up some twists and surprise. Last year's winner Rob Mason lets me know about some exciting developmen…

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The 'Plodder' Leading Stromlo's Trail Running Evolution 1:08:03

5M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Stromlo Running Festival was born out of the ashes of the 2003 Canberra Bushfires, and is the brain child of Marathon Legend Robert De Castella, who did much of his training in the region throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The first run in 2009 was unlike any other running event held in Australia and was centred within the developed world-class facili…

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A Journey to a Suicide-Free Nation's Capital 55:12

6M ago55:12

55:12

**Trigger Warning** This piece discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. For help in a crisis call 000. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact Lifeline 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Running for Resilience is a project in Canberra that recently set out the goal to have the Nation's Capital suicide free by 2033. It's Foun…

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The Economics of Running Wisdom with Andrew Leigh 43:33

6M ago43:33

43:33

One of Australia's most respected politicians Dr Andrew Leigh was recently crowned Australia's fittest politician. For those that live in Canberra it would come as no surprise, as if you're up early enough you'll catch Dr Leigh running on the trails somewhere between Mount Ainslie and Mount Majura. Dr Leigh shares his wisdom in this podcast, and a …

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Murray Bruce and Singh Talwar's Bravery Trek 53:09

6M ago53:09

53:09

Each year a run takes place for the Bravery Trust charity called 'The Bravery Trek'. This year Ambassador and Veteran Murray Bruce and Canberra running Icon Singh Talwar took part in this year's edition, which was 4 marathons in 4 states in 44 days. This podcast takes on a lot of their wisdom and gives you an insight into The Bravery Trek and why t…

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Sam Burke shares Tarkine's Story: Eco-Friendly Running Shoes that go the Distance 1:04:02

6M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

It's not often you get to sit down and chat with the founder of a shoe company, but Sam Burke is not only a passionate Co-Founder of Tarkine, he's also a passionate runner. I really enjoyed getting an insight into what it takes to get a shoe company off the ground, and what Tarkine has in the pipeline, with some incredibly exciting projects not tha…

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Some Post Big's Thoughts and What's to Come 16:07

6M ago16:07

16:07

Just a shortie this week, first time by myself on the podcast. I think everyone was absolutely mindblown by Big's Backyard Ultra this past week, so I do a little recap with some stats from the race. I also provide an update on what's coming up, but mainly it's just to say hello and g'day and give a shoutout to some friends running Bondi to Manly to…

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The Ultra Mediocre Runners of Canberra 1:07:33

7M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

The Ultra Mediocre Runners of Canberra, is one of those run clubs you feel has been around for ever, but it might surprise you to learn that the club is just a few years old. Born out of a couple of mates running together during the pandemic, the club now boasts over 50 members, which includes a couple of national champions, and the club also hosts…

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Donna Urquhart's Mission to Run Antarctica 1:10:48

7M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Donna Urquhart is about to undertake the run of a lifetime, hoping to run 1,300 kilometres in Antarctica. She's also on a mission to educate and empower young girls and women to develop a love of sport and discover what is possible for them through the integration of mental and physical skills. In this chat she details how she hopes to over come a …

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Tanya Bottomley and the Power of the Mind 1:12:43

8M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

Happy, limitless and free is Tanya Bottomley's motto and it's early in this conversation I learn why that is. From depressed, down and almost out, to conquering mountains and so much more. Tanya's story is one of pure inspiration, from finding the trails to becoming the first woman to attempt the Southern Seasons Miler Challenge, Tanya's story is o…

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Jessica Smith's Backyard Blitz 1:23:08

8M ago1:23:08

1:23:08

The world of ultra running changed when Big's Backyard was introduced into the mix, and since then it's seen hundreds of different iterations of the race format take place across the world. One of Australia's best at the format is Jessica Smith, who was the first woman in Australia to break the 275km mark in the backyard format, which involves runn…

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Nutrition Master Class with Lauren Nash 1:16:17

9M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

It's not often you can sitdown with a dietitian the calibre of Lauren Nash shoot from the hip with questions. An incredible knowledge base that is only growing, Lauren also known as the thexfitdietitian is a performance dietitian that has worked with some of the world's leading athletes across a wide variety of disciplines. This was an insightful c…

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From the Marathon Wall to Atacama and Beyond with Jake Pearce 1:07:20

9M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Running became a love for so many of us during the pandemic, and for Jake Pearce it's seen him go on an incredible journey. From hitting the wall in his first attempt at a marathon, just a year later he was running the Atacama Trail during a trip to the Americas with his girlfriend, and a love for the trails saw him race with the highest mountain i…

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The Resilience and Triumph of Simone Brick 1:49:16

9M ago1:49:16

1:49:16

**Trigger Warning** part of this podcast discusses suicide. For help in a crisis call 000. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact Lifeline 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Simone Brick is a dominant force in Australia's Mountain Running scene, but it hasn't always been that straight forward. 'The Flying Brick' has been in…

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From Canberra Trails to the World Stage with Patricia McKibbin 1:26:48

9M ago1:26:48

1:26:48

Patricia McKibbin is a trail athlete that I look up to a lot, being from Canberra it's so cool to see someone who's training on the trails I run, competing on the world stage. She's as humble as they come, and has had some amazing performances in some of Australia's biggest trail events including a win at UTA50 and Sri Chimnoy Canberra 100, and pod…

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The Inspiring Tale of Michael Hooker 1:47:01

9M ago1:47:01

1:47:01

Some on the east coast ultra running scene may never have heard of Michael Hooker until he blew some of the best runners out of the water with an incredible run at the recent AIS Track Invitational. The run put him as the A Qualifier for the Australian team that's heading to Taiwan for the World Championships in December. It's worlds away from wher…

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Ash Daniels on his Journey2Ultra 1:20:35

10M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Sometimes all you need is a little help in starting your running journey. I started this podcast to learn from people, and Ash Daniels is one of them. In this podcast we share some of Ash's tips and tricks behind his coaching, the balance between coaching and running, as well as some of the common mistakes we both made when we first stepped out int…

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Brooke McIntosh's 1,600km Journey 50:47

10M ago50:47

50:47

Episdode 17 coming at you thick and fast! Brooke McIntosh gives us a unique insight into her transformation from fly in fly out worker to mindset coach. She's also going to be completed an incredibly tough run from Karratha to Perth raising money for two charities and awareness about the challenges of mental health. You can support her and follow t…

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Sam Harvey's got Big Backyard plans 53:29

10M ago53:29

53:29

Sam Harvey is an incredible athlete who wants to dominate the world of Ultra Running. Some were surprised by his recent result at Dead Cow Gully, smashing his previous best with 101 loops, before he was medically pulled from the event, but for anyone that has followed the rising New Zealand star, they would've known he was right in the mix to win t…

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Jess Peil shows what it takes to be a Braveheart 1:03:05

11M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

**Trigger Warning - this podcast discusses themes such as child sexual abuse. Jess Peil is a great friend and one of my biggest inspirations. An incredible runner, next week she'll be attempting to run seven marathons in seven days for the fifth time, all in the name of Bravehearts. It's a matter that's close to Jess' heart. But, outside of her inc…

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Heather Hawkins is an Adventurous Spirit 1:39:09

11M ago1:39:09

1:39:09

Heather Hawkins is an incredible woman. After beating Ovarian Cancer at 47, she found running, and what started as laps around Sydney's Centennial Park, soon became winning the North Pole Marathon at minus 42 degrees celsius and plane hopping to run seven marathons across the globe in just 168 hours. An inspirational woman and an incredible athlete…

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Alison To's Story of Believing in Yourself 1:28:46

11M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

**Trigger Warning** This piece discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. For help in a crisis call 000. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact Lifeline 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Alison To is an ultra runner inspiring many through her sheer determination which she shares on her instagram ali_runs_an_ultra. But her st…

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Andrea 'The Slow Coach' Doney on loving running no matter your pace 1:15:03

11M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

There aren't many people in the ultra running scene that I can compare myself to, but I really drew a lot of comparisons with Andrea during this conversation. Her story is one that will inspire a lot of people, and her philosophy on running is one I think many will find themselves nodding and agreeing with. This isn't your ordinary runners tale, bu…

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James Sieber's dawn of a new life 1:37:54

11M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

James Sieber is the 2023 Archie winner down at Mt Buller, but his journey to this point is one of great interest. Born into a family of skiiers, James gave up the sport and moved down under with his now wife Shivonne. This chat was a lot of fun, talking about technical downhill running, the Victorian Alpine region and winning blocks of wood! James …

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Maree Connor: Australia's Comeback Queen goes to Badwater 1:32:19

12M ago1:32:19

1:32:19

Maree Connor's story is simply incredible, after being faced with the difficult situation of requiring major back surgery, since then she's made just about every post a winner. An incredibly strong willed individual, Maree has completed and won some of Australia's toughest ultras including back-to-back victories in the Coast to Kosci. She loves tal…

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Cassie Cohen: Australia's Ultra Running Rising Star 1:14:45

1y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

What more can you say about Cassie Cohen? Already building such an impressive ultra running resume that others could only dream about, and she's still in her 20s. But it's her humble nature and ability to overcome adversity that will continue to win her admirers. I learnt a lot in this chat with Cassie, and thoroughly enjoyed her deep insight into …

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Joe Ward on being a National Champion and the mindset of an ultra legend 1:09:30

1y ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Joe Ward is one of the leading ultra runners in Australia. Just last week he took first place down in Coburg at the Victorian 24 Hour Track Championship, which doubled as the AURA 24 Hour National Championship. On top of his incredible achievements on the track, he's also a Coast to Kosci champion and holds the Fastest Known Time running from Brisb…

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Camille Herron on chasing world records 35:44

1y ago35:44

35:44

This is an unedited insight into the mindset of the World's Best Ultra Runner, that wants to break the 48-hour world record this weekend in Canberra. Camille Herron is an absolute joy, and while being a champion runner, she's also a champion person. I was able to go out and have a chat to Camille, hit record on the laptop and get an incredible insi…

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Allicia Heron on breaking the Australian Women's 48-hour record in Taipei 57:35

1y ago57:35

57:35

Allicia Heron is an incredible ultra athlete who most recently broke the Australian Women's 48-hour record in Taipei posting an incredible 361.160 kilometres. It follows a whirlwind couple of months where she placed third at the Asia and Oceania Pacific 24-hour event in India, being part of an incredible Australian team that took gold for the women…

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Toby Steele on sharing his love for the trails and going the distance 1:17:07

1y ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Every good story starts with a night out on the sauce, and it might've just been the thing that Toby Steele needed to kick start a journey that saw him complete one of Australia's toughest ultras. I'm proud to call Toby a mate, his passion for this sport is second to none, he absolutely loves ultra and trail running and has worked himself. Still so…

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Melina Mellino: A Race Director out West 1:04:45

1y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Melina might be one of the most passionate people about trail running you will ever meet, as the Director of the Perth Trail Series, she’s committed to bringing more and more runners to the trails while advocating for preserving the environment and building the community. This conversation was honestly a complete joy, and I got a completely differe…

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Timothy Fulton is Running Rare 1:07:03

1y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

I've met some incredible people through my running journey, some that have run hundreds of kilometres, some that can run kilometres incredibly quickly, but the bravery of Timothy Fulton is right up there. Diagnosed with Still's Disease in his early 20s Tim was struck down, leaving him bed ridden in hospital at a time when he was excelling at univer…

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Pam Muston on Kowen and her incredible running career 1:07:53

1y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Pam Muston is one of Australia's most respected ultra runners, who has carved out an incredible resume over decades in the sport. Her journey so far has seen her complete eight Coast to Kosci races, including a win in 2009. Back-to-back-to-back victories at the Glasshouse 100 Mile Race, a Badwater 135 finish and a recent Australian Record for the W…

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Rob Mason on mindset and an incredible Coast to Kosci victory 1:15:24

1+ y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

It's not often you get to sit down and chat to one of Australia's best ultra runners and throw whatever questions you like at them, but that's exactly what I got to do with 2022 Coast to Kosci Winner Rob Mason. The win in the grueling 240km endurance race was Rob's sixth attempt, seeing a 12-year dream realised in the process. What many didn't know…

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Episode 5 Part 2: Exciting Unions & Exploding Ulcers 30:15

6+ y ago30:15

30:15

In which we discuss Robert's guts, Edith's ...um metaphorical guts, and Mary's growing....guts about whether or not to go after the very gutsy Matthew Goode('s character). This is PART 2 of episode 5, stay tuned for the exciting PART 1!!!!! This episode has guest Jen Chaney, part 1 features Hadas.

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Episode 5 Part 1: Exploding Ulcers & Exciting Unions 41:21

6+ y ago41:21

41:21

In which we discuss Robert's guts, Edith's ...um metaphorical guts, and Mary's growing....guts about whther or not to go after the very gutsy Matthew Goode('s character). This is PART 1 of episode 5, stay tuned for the exciting PART 2!!!!! This episode has guest Hadas, part 2 features Jen Chaney.

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Episode 4: Gwen In Your Abbey & Gearshift Innuendo 35:57

6+ y ago35:57

35:57

In which we, or rather I, discuss episode 4, Anna's babymaker repairs, Dowager dick jokes, returning Matthew "Gooder than Crawley," Goode, Daisy's seething loyalty to Mr. Mason, and I voice my harsh feelings about stupid stupid Mr. Mosley. ALSO, I offer up my psychotherapist services by offering a diagnosis of Thomas Barrow, my favorite character. …

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Episode 3: Manipulating Lovers & Loving Maipulators 47:18

6+ y ago47:18

47:18

In which we discuss the Downton servant nuptials, feeling bad for Thomas (gasp), Edith's kick-assery with a dude in tow, and other factors of life in a universe in which we are quickly nearing a time where there truly Ain't No Downton!!!!! With special guest Hadas Ben-Tsur of Common Room Podcast.

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