Episode Description:

After years of addiction, poor mental health, and tough life choices, Mark found running almost by accident, and it changed everything.

In this powerful episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with a man who went from rock bottom to becoming his parkrun community’s “runner of the year”. From his first tentative jog to his 100th parkrun, Mark’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and rediscovering joy.

From the dark days that sparked his transformation to the finish lines that now fill his weekends, this is a story about how running can rebuild more than just fitness.

In this episode:

• How Mark turned his life around through running
• The parkrun community that lifted him up
• What his 100th parkrun meant
• The agony of a premature celebration
• The small daily wins that keep him moving forward

Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories.

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Episode Description:
Forty-one kilometers into a marathon, his body stopped.. but somehow, he crossed the finish line.

In this unforgettable episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Hamid to hear the incredible story of a marathon finish he doesn’t even remember, and the community spirit and sheer determination that carried him across the line.

From the build-up to race day, to the shocking collapse, to the surreal aftermath of piecing together what happened, Hamid’s journey is a powerful reminder of both the fragility and the resilience of everyday runners.

In this episode:

• How Hamid first found his way into running
• The marathon where his body stopped at 41k
• The strangers who wouldn’t let him stop
• How his commitment to faith and running intersect
• What running means to Hamid today

Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories.

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Episode Description:
Running on fumes, bargain shoes, and one unforgettable start line moment.

In this first full episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Lisa Bird to hear the hilarious, gritty, and downright unbelievable stories behind her running journey.

From pacing a half marathon on just 30 minutes’ sleep, to tackling an overseas marathon in $60 shoes, to the plastic bag incident you have to hear to believe... Lisa proves that every runner has a story worth sharing.

In this episode:

• How Lisa first got into running
• The half marathon paced on almost no sleep
• An overseas marathon in $60 shoes
• That infamous plastic bag moment
• What running means to Lisa today

Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories.

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