Episode Description

Running injuries can break your body and spirit.

After back-to-back wins at the Guzzler 21K, trail runner and paediatric physio Ash O'Loughlin was flying. Then, a complex knee injury brought everything to a halt; forcing her to swap long runs for long rehab sessions and rethink her relationship with running.

In this raw, emotional and inspiring episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Ash to talk about recovery, resilience, and rediscovering joy when you can’t do the thing you love most. From confronting moments on the trails to reclaiming her confidence and redefining her “why,” Ash’s story reminds us that the toughest races aren’t always between the start and finish line.

In this episode:

• How Ash went from teenage runner to two-time Guzzler 21K champion
• The complex injury that changed everything
• Reclaiming trail safety and confidence after a confronting experience
• Finding new ways to stay sane when sidelined
• Why stepping back sometimes moves you forward

Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories.

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Episode Description

Runners slow down with age, right? Despite being tech-savvy, Mark Wigglesworth never got that brief.

After taking up running in his early 60s, Mark has gone from casual jogs and the occasional parkrun, to routinely clocking over 100 kilometres a week; regularly topping his age group and rewriting what’s possible later in life. But behind the stats lies a story of grit, resilience, and true self-belief.

In this uplifting episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with a runner whose drive and discipline prove that it’s never too late to start. From a health scare that could have stopped him in his tracks to marathon adventures across the globe, Mark’s story shows that passion doesn’t retire... and that running can rebuild far more than fitness.

In this episode:

• How Mark found running, and why he started in his 60s
• Building the routine, discipline, and mindset for 100km+ weeks
• The health scare that could have derailed it all
• What keeps him chasing improvement every single day
• The improbable goal he’s working towards

Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories.

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Episode Description:

After years of addiction, poor mental health, and tough life choices, Mighty 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, Mighty Mark’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and rediscovering joy through running.

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 far 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 kilometres 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 running 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 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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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 that plastic bag incident you have to hear to believe... Lisa proves that every everyday 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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From finish-line bling to faceplants… welcome to Runbelievable.

In this pilot episode, Joshie and Matty lace up for the very first time to share why they run, what keeps them going, and how this running podcast will celebrate the weird and wonderful world of everyday runners. It’s part warm-up lap, part participation award, and all about finding the joy (and the mishaps) that make running truly Runbelievable.

Runbelievable — real runners, unreal stories.

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Runbelievable is the running podcast where everyday runners share their not-so-everyday stories.

Hosted by Josh Rischin, this show celebrates the human side of running... the funny, the gritty, and the downright ridiculous. Each episode, guests from all walks of life reveal what first got them lacing up, what keeps them going, and the wild mishaps that make running such a uniquely human experience.

From swooping birds to steaming turds, parkrun faceplants to marathon triumphs, Runbelievable reminds us that every runner has a story worth telling.

Whether you’ve run one kilometre or ten thousand, join the community, find a laugh, and maybe even a little inspiration along the way.

Runbelievable — real runners, unreal stories.

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