WA Running Podcast

Episode 71 | Rochelle Di Masi | Herdy’s Recap

Monday 24th March 2025.
This week we cover results from Herdy’s Frontyard Ultra which started on Friday night with Tim Moffat taking the win, with Darren Chandler with the assist. Tammy Lovett takes the women's win with 25 yards. We find out who wins the Bix Gel bet and whether the Peter Pan magic of Dane Sproxton was enough to give Chris the gels. 
In this week’s interview we chat to a local legend in the WA running community Rochelle Di Masi, head coach of PR Run Coach. 
In ‘Simon Says’, we talk whispers of a potential collab between a well-known WA run club and the upcoming Sydney Marathon, the conditions in which Simon participates in the 2026 edition of Herdys, before praising Dean Menzies, Ryan Greenwood, Bryan Bourke and Abud Alnatour in our Weapons of WARP. 
 
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Episode 70 | Canning River Running Festival | WAMC Darlington Half | Herdy’s Preview

Monday 17th March 2025.
This week we cover results from the WAMC Darlington Half, the Runningworks Canning River Running Festival and Strive Program B where we had the 3,000m
We provide our thoughts on the Tarkine Autopilots after doing some serious mileage in them in the lead up to their exclusive colourway ‘Burst’ drop coming to you later in April, including how the Autopilots fit into our current shoe rotation. 
We look at the upcoming Herdys Frontyard Ultra that begins this Friday, and despite having no experience (or authority for that matter) make our predictions for the event, which includes a Bix Gel Bet. 
We talk whispers in the local running scene that could be factual or straight out lies with a new name to make sure we’re not straight out stealing from another running podcast, before we celebrate Rhys Shore’s bowels and Phil Gore in this week's Weapons of WARP.
 
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Episode 69 | Kate Baker | State 1500m Championships & Secret Rocky Runners Beachside Run

Monday 10th March 2025
In this week's results we cover results from the State 1500m Championships held on Friday 7th March where Max Shervington and Hannah Doyle taking out the open crown, along with the much-discussed Secret Rocky Runners Beachside Run on the Sunday 9 March.
Simon interviews show-favourite and who we think is the ultimate Weapon of WARP, Kate Baker. We cover the many amazing things Kate has achieved on the roads in WA and abroad, including a marathon PB at Chengdu last year and potentially going for the three-peat at Rottnest Marathon later this year. We talk her competitive mindset, her 'why' and the comeback from disappointment to winning everything in 2024. 
The next WARP Community Run is scheduled for Wednesday 26 March, while we also deliver top secret news from WARP’s very own Master of Whisperers, Dan Bobridge, along with our many Weapons of WARP.
 
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Road to Bunbury Lighthouse Episode 02 | Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival Training Series

In Episode 2 of our Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival training block series and with just over a month to go, we catch up with Ashlee Ritson, Hannah Paget, Jackson Lemin and David Perich as we get closer to the big event on Sunday 13th April 2025. 
Ashlee Ritson runs well at the Point Walter Run and makes a big call on her marathon race plans.
Jackson Lemin looks to still run conservatively at Bunbury despite running well in recent training weeks
Hannah Paget is relieved Kat Watt is in Hawaii as she shares her lessons in patience and perseverance  
And finally, David Perich continues to insist that he’s not racing against Simon in a half marathon this weekend, a month out from his Sub 3 marathon attempt.
 
The Road to Bunbury Lighthouse is brought to you by BIX Nutrition and Hydration.
A local WA company developed by athletes, for athletes, BIX Nutrition & Hydration products deliver the perfect balance of carbohydrates, electrolytes and micronutrients with a light, clean, natural taste ideal for endurance training, racing and recovery.
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Use 'WARP' to get 20% Bix Nutrition & Hydration Products. https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au 
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Episode 68 | Sota Maehara | Perth Track Classic & Lark Hill Party Ultra

Monday 3rd March 2025
In this week's results we cover results from Perth Track Classic and the Lark Hill Party Ultra, along with WA performances at the Tokyo Marathon.
A very special interview this week with YouTube sensation Sota Maehara, an ultrarunner, race photographer formerly of Tokyo and Sydney, but now spending his days in Perth studying a Masters in Physiotherapy and training toward some longer road events throughout the coming year.
In ‘Whispers of WARP’ news as we congratulate the WARP monarchy Matt Maguire on his wedding over the weekend and some possible baby news means that we may be looking for a new team member for our Transcend team later this year. 
Frozen marathons, financial advice, a Kilimanjaro marathon attempt, and a classic WARP toilet story dominates this week’s weapons of WARP. 
 
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Episode 67 | Chris Lark & Curtis Simon-Menasse from Runningworks | WAMC Point Walter Run | Strive & PTS Swissmurdie

We're back with another episode where we cover results from the WAMC Point Walter Run, Strive Program D 800m & 5,000m, WA performances at the Osaka Marathon along with the final Perth Trail Summer Series, Swissmurdie. 
In this week's interview we caught up with Chris Lark and Curtis Simon-Menasse, the brains trust and race directors of the Runningworks event series about their upcoming Lark Hill Ultra on Saturday 1st March and their suite of runningworks events.
The Perth Track Classic is on this Saturday, and we ponder whether we'd invite the old hosts back onto the pod. 
 
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Episode 66 | Michael Hooker | Yaberoo Trail Ultra | WAMC Annual Awards

In this week's results we have the 1,500m Strive Program C, the Yaberoo Trail Ultra in hot conditions on Saturday, and the WAMC Annual Awards.
This week we chat to Michael Hooker, an ultra-enthusiast who’s dabbled in a couple of road marathons, which included back-to-back marathons in the space of 3 weeks in 2023. 
Finally, we go through the usual WARP admin before celebrating this week's Weapons of WARP!
 
Tina Ingraham’s MNDWA HBF Fundraising Page
https://runforareason25.grassrootz.com/mnd-association-of-western-australia/tina-ingraham
 
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Road to Bunbury Lighthouse Episode 01 | Bunbury Running Festival Training Series

Welcome to the first episode of our new Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival training block series in honour of the glorious landmark that is the Bunbury Lighthouse. 
In episode 01, we introduce you to four athletes who we will be following on their journey towards Sunday 13th April 2025. 
Ashlee Ritson, fresh from a great half marathon performance at the recent Busso Bay Run will be looking to continue her comeback after Baby #2 and run a PB at the Bunbury Marathon.
Jackson Lemin, a Steak Sandwich connoisseur is looking to bounce back in his next marathon following last year's Perth Marathon.
Hannah Paget, following her podium finish at last year's State Marathon Championships will be looking to rebound from injury to take on the half marathon event. 
And finally, David Perich will be hoping to go under the 3 hour marathon barrier to not only beat Simon to it but will also look to beat Chris' time after running his marathon debut at last year's event. 
The Road to Bunbury Lighthouse is brought to you by BIX Nutrition and Hydration.
A local WA company developed by athletes, for athletes, BIX Nutrition & Hydration products deliver the perfect balance of carbohydrates, electrolytes and micronutrients with a light, clean, natural taste ideal for endurance training, racing and recovery.
BIX Nutrition & Hydration. Keep showing up.
Use 'WARP' to get 20% Bix Nutrition & Hydration Products. https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/
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Episode 65 | Shannon & Hayden from CRAP with the Busselton Bay Run Recap | State 3,000m Championships

Our most unhinged episode to date with Chris’ comments about those who attended the John Forrest Trail Run and Hayden joining us via a 3G internet connection in his front yard, this week we’re joined by the stars of the Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast (CRAP), Shannon Beattie and Hayden McGregor fresh from their Busselton Bay Run adventures over the weekend. 
A chockablock weekend of results as we recap the Busselton Bay Run, the State 3,000m Championships, the WAMC John Forrest Trail Run and Perth Trail Series Qi Gong. 
We go through some WARP admin along with specific administration matters with Shannon and Hayden aka the Beer Mile and Transcend. 
And finally, we celebrate our WA weapons in this week’s Weapons of WARP!
 
Daniel Smith's Strava Account: https://www.strava.com/athletes/9948792 
 
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Episode 64 | Sam Simsek & The Running Centre | Busso Bay Run Preview | WAMC Peninsula Run

Happy Lunar new year everyone as we celebrate the Year of the Snake with a number of Year of the Brown Snake references across Strava this week. 
This week we had results from the Twilight Peninsula Run at the WAMC, Impressive WA performances from the Marugame Half before previewing the Busso Bay Run this Saturday. 
In this week’s interview we were fortunate enough to talk to the very passionate Sam Simsek from The Running Centre on all things shoes, running, and the time he heard someone’s hamstrings snap. 
Finally we celebrate the unusual and at times questionable behaviours of our Weapons of WARP!
 
Use discount code WARP to get $50 off the Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra on the 1st March 2025, with the first 10 entrants getting free Steigen socks. Go to https://squashworks.com.au/?page_id=5816 to enter!
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