Just two years after deciding to take marathon running "seriously", Nick Ghamgosar (a.k.a the kiltedrunnerdownunder) lined up at the Gold Coast Marathon wearing a full Scottish kilt in pursuit of a Guinness World Record.

But behind the novelty was months of disciplined training, growing public pressure, and one of the toughest races of his life.

And you won't believe his HR data my goodness!

Follow Nick's journey: https://www.instagram.com/kiltedrunnerdownunder/

In this episode:

• Why he decided to chase a Guinness World Record
• Training for a marathon wearing alllll that gear
• Managing pressure after announcing his intentions publicly
• Revising his goal just weeks before race day
• The reality of running 42.2km in full Scottish attire
• Why community has become his greatest reward

Runbelievable — real runners, unreal stories.

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About Runbelievable

Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.

For years, Caity Mulraney lived behind a mask.

Growing up around domestic violence, surviving an abusive relationship, battling addiction, and eventually reaching the darkest point of her life, she spent decades believing she wasn't enough.

Then she discovered running.

What began as a reluctant parkrun slowly became the catalyst for rebuilding her confidence, embracing vulnerability, and learning that strength isn't about never falling... it's about choosing to keep getting back up.

Follow Caity's journey: https://www.instagram.com/caitlynmulraney_/

In this episode:

• Growing up surrounded by domestic violence
• Escaping an abusive relationship
• The day rumours pushed her to rock bottom
• How running replaced alcohol as her coping mechanism
• Learning to embrace vulnerability on social media
• Why she's now helping others believe in themselves

Runbelievable — real runners, unreal stories.

🌏 Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable:

http://runbelievable.au

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday; hit follow so you don't miss a lap!

About Runbelievable

Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.

When Jovelia Shield arrived in Australia, she couldn't speak English, knew almost no one, and soon found herself trapped in an abusive relationship.

After leaving her former partner, Jovelia found herself as a single mum living in a women's refuge. Over the years that followed, she would endure extraordinary loss (losing three close family members), yet ultimately discover that running could offer something she never expected.

This is ultimately a story about resilience, kindness, and the remarkable people who helped Jovelia find hope again.

Follow Jovelia's journey: https://www.instagram.com/littlelegslittlerun/

In this episode:

• Starting over in Australia as a young mother
• Escaping an abusive relationship and rebuilding her life
• The strangers who became family
• Coping with unimaginable grief
• Discovering running later in life
• Why running became her place of peace

Runbelievable — real runners, unreal stories.

🌏 Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable:

http://runbelievable.au

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday; hit follow so you don't miss a lap!

About Runbelievable

Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.