A raw, human, runner‑to‑runner snapshot of Jack’s unbelievable journey. In this episode, he shares how a simple COVID run spiraled into some of the most extreme challenges imaginable—50km every day for 50 days, then 100km every day for 100 days—all in the name of mental‑health awareness. Jack opens up about why he runs, how community keeps him going, and the power of starting real conversations while moving side by side.

In this week’s episode, Derrick shares how he went from guessing his way through long runs to training with real intention. He talks about the early lessons that shaped him, including his Sydney Marathon experience where underfueling taught him more than any finish time could. We also dive into the excitement of his upcoming Tokyo Marathon, where he’ll be lining up alongside a friend and chasing the next chapter of his running journey.

This week, Rob joins the show to share his remarkable running journey from his first marathon to completing all seven World Marathon Majors in a single year. He talks about building Bronx Burners, the run club that grew into a nonprofit serving its community, and offers hard‑earned insight as a three‑time Tokyo Marathon finisher. Expect stories, lessons, and a look at what makes Tokyo one of the most unforgettable races in the world.

After a life‑altering accident left him paraplegic, Jay was told his athletic days were over. Instead, he rebuilt himself from the ground up learning to walk again, reclaiming his identity, and pushing into territory no one in his condition had ever reached.

In this conversation, Jay shares the mindset, heartbreak, and relentless drive behind becoming the first paraplegic athlete to reach Everest Base Camp without the aid of a wheelchair and completing an ultra marathon. His story is a powerful reminder that limits aren’t fixed they’re meant to be challenged.

Nick from METS Performance Consulting joins the show to unpack the key physiology behind stronger endurance. He breaks down what VO₂ max actually represents, how runners can train to improve it, and why understanding lactate threshold and heart‑rate zones can transform the way you approach your workouts.

A clear, practical conversation for anyone looking to run smarter, race stronger, and make sense of the science behind great training.

Rachel joins the show to reflect on where we first crossed paths at the Two Bays Trail Run and how discovering running later in life reshaped everything for her. She shares the story behind creating the RUN DCT run club, chasing marathon goals in Boston and Ballarat, and the big ambitions she’s lining up for the year ahead. A conversation full of community, momentum, and the power of starting whenever you’re ready.

Sissy’s story begins with a love of running — the kind that shapes identity, anchors routine, and brings joy. But one violent moment threatened to take all of that away. Instead of shrinking, she chose to rise.

In this episode, Sissy shares how she transformed fear into fuel and built Take Back the Track, a movement reclaiming space for women and gender‑diverse runners everywhere. Her story is raw, brave, and deeply human — a testament to what happens when one person refuses to let darkness define their path.