Jill Genereux never saw herself as “the runner type.”

When she started running in 2015, her first mile took 18 minutes.. and she nearly burnt herself out trying to improve too quickly. But what began as a weight-loss and mental-clarity experiment slowly evolved into something far deeper.

In this powerful episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Jill to unpack her transformation; from burnout and rebuilding, to winter trail miles in Montana, to running a 5K alongside her dad before he passed away in March 2025. Jill shares how running helped her process grief, inspired her husband to lace up, and fuelled an ambitious dream of qualifying for Boston.

It’s a story about identity, resilience, and why not being fast doesn’t make you any less of a runner.

Jill lost her father to Lewy Body Dementia; you can find more information on the condition here:

https://www.alzheimers.gov/alzheimers-dementias/lewy-body-dementia.

Jill's also happy to connect via Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jillsroadtoboston/

In this episode:

• Starting from an 18-minute mile
• Burnout and learning sustainability
• Running through grief after losing her dad
• Racing every month in 2019 (yup you read correctly)
• Chasing a Boston Marathon qualifying time

Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories.

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Most runners ignore injury advice… until they can’t run.

Joe Keain is different. An endorsed podiatrist and director at Podfit Podiatry in Adelaide... and a runner himself... Joe understands both sides of the injury conversation. From shin splints and Achilles tendinopathy to load management, orthotics, and overuse, he’s lived the mistakes many runners repeat.

In this episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Joe to talk about running as an outlet, the fine line between pain and damage, and why managing load matters more than chasing perfect conditions. Joe also reflects on ultra running, early-morning miles, balancing family with self-employment, and what happens when the headphones die and you’re left alone with your thoughts.

Follow Joe's journey: https://www.instagram.com/joekeainpodiatrist/

In this episode:

• From footy player to marathoner and ultra runner
• How running inspired a career in podiatry
• Pain management vs load management
• Running as an outlet... even when the body isn’t perfect
• Ultra training, long solo miles, and self-reflection
• Balancing family, self-employment, and running goals

Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories.

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Ari Ethel has always been active; but running didn’t become hers until life became proper full.

After competitive Division II soccer, three kids, and a schedule that never slowed down, running shifted from off-season conditioning to a non-negotiable outlet. What started as short, humbling runs.. became a steady practice that helped her manage anxiety, reclaim autonomy, and rebuild identity on her own terms.

In this episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty talk with Ari about the mental reset of starting over after kids, running through snow and exhaustion, and why some runs still suck. It’s a grounded, honest conversation about consistency, self-competition, and choosing something just for you in the middle of a chaotic life.

Follow Ari's journey: https://www.instagram.com/arijogz/

In this episode:

• Growing up in competitive soccer and team environments
• Confronting post-partum fitness reality and ego resets
• Anxiety, doom-scrolling, and needing an outlet
• Balancing kids, work, and personal goals
• Snow runs, bad days, and showing up anyway

Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories.

Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up!

👉 Everything Runbelievable:

http://runbelievable.au

🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!