With just 10 weeks to go until race day, this episode of Making A Runner is your go-to guide for final preparations ahead of the Cape Town Marathon.

Your Host Nic — a three-time CT Marathon finisher — sits down with Coach Mike Roscoe from SBR Sports Coaching to unpack everything you need to know to get to the start line feeling confident and ready to run your best race yet.

Whether you're training for your first marathon or chasing a PB, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge from years of experience coaching runners. Together, they cover:

• How to structure your final training weeks

• Key differences in approach for first-timers vs. experienced runners

• Strength training integration without sacrificing recovery

• How to mentally prep for race day and manage expectations

• Route insights

• The importance of consistency, mindset, and building belief

This conversation is packed with practical advice, relatable insight, and expert tips that’ll leave you feeling motivated and prepared. It's the episode we all wish we had before our first Cape Town Marathon!

Make sure to share it with your running buddies and leave a review on the show.

For more information and educational content follow Mike on instagram @sbrsportscoaching or check out his website www.sbrsport.co.za .

In this insightful episode of Making A Runner, Nic Acampora sits down with Dr. Matt Silver— Sports Physical Therapist, Running Coach and author of Built to Run—for a powerful conversation that redefines how we think about running injuries, movement, and performance.

Together, they explore why runners often stay stuck in injury cycles and how a whole-body, system-first approach can offer lasting solutions. From mobility myths and the truth about core training, to foot health, breathing techniques, and the evolution of running shoes, Matt unpacks what it really means to be a resilient, high-performing runner.

You’ll learn:

• Why injuries are more about disconnection than damage.

• How rotational strength and hip mobility influence over striding.

• Why pronation is your friend—not your enemy.

• The hidden role of your rib cage, pelvis, and breath in efficient running.

• How strong, adaptable feet can unlock better movement and fewer injuries.

• Why rehab must go beyond symptoms and become context-driven.

Whether you're a coach, elite, or recreational runner navigating a setback—or simply want to run stronger for longer—this episode is packed with takeaways to help you reconnect with your body and build lifelong durability.

Tune in and discover why you were Built to Run—and how to stay that way. Make sure to leave a review and share the conversation with a running buddy. Enjoy!

You can find out more about Dr. Matt Silver at https://www.alphaprojectphyzio.com/ or purchase his book on

https://www.alphaprojectphyzio.com/built-to-run-book OR https://www.takealot.com/built-to-run-the-runner-s-guideto-fixing-common-injuries-resolvi/PLID95484202

In this episode of Making A Runner, host Nic sits down once again with Annie Bothma – IOPN Performance Sports Nutritionist (MSc), Running and Strength coach, and Endurance Athlete – to tackle a topic that’s often misunderstood in the running world: sustainable weight loss and body composition change for athletes.

Annie unpacks the science behind weight and performance, busts common myths about “lighter equals faster,” and explains why chasing a race weight can sometimes do more harm than good. They discuss how to approach body composition goals in a healthy, realistic way, when the best time is to focus on weight loss, and the importance of fuelling properly to avoid underperformance and RED-S.

You’ll learn:

• Why defining your why matters when it comes to weight goals

• The role of energy availability, training phase, and nutrition periodisation

• How to track progress beyond the scale and avoid common dieting pitfalls

• Practical strategies for sustainable fat loss while maintaining strength

Whether your goal is to lean up for performance, build a healthier relationship with food, or simply understand your body’s needs better, this episode is packed with actionable insights to keep you running strong for life.

You can follow more of Annie's Nutritional tips and advice @annies_athletes or visit her website https://www.anniesathletes.org/ to find out more about the services she offers.

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