WA Running Podcast

Episode 82 | Gaby Villa Returns | Backyard Ultra Crewing & Sweat Tests

A special interview only episode this week as we chat to the wonderful Gaby Villa from Intenseatfit to recap a whirlwind week for her as she subbed in for Gemma to crew the backyard ultra GOAT Phil Gore at last week’s Dead Cow Gully BYU.
We chat to her about her official crewing debut, what it takes to fuel a body for 119 yards, and the state of Phil’s feet deep in a back yard ultra.
We also chat to her about sweat testing, Simon’s sweat test results and final tips as he gears up for Gold Coast Marathon.
 
Get in touch with Gaby from Intenseatfit
Instagram: @intenseatfit
Website: https://www.intenseatfit.com/ 
 
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Road to Paradise Episode 03 | 2025 Gold Coast Marathon Training Series

Our third episode of the Gold Coast Marathon training series, the 'Road to Paradise' checks in with Karlos, Lauren, Rosie and Simon deep in the taper and final preparations before the big dance on Sunday 6th July 2025. 
In Episode 03, we:
learn about aura farming and aura maxing from Karlos Aquino
find out our athlete's pre-race plans, traditions and race kit
find out whether their goals have changed since the start of the series
assess the current state of their maranoia.
The Road to Paradise training series is brought to you by The Running Centre, BIX Nutrition and Reach PB Sports.
The Running Centre: Whether it’s the latest shoes, nutrition, gear or their personalised biofit process to help you pick the right shoe for you, the experts at TRC are the ones to trust to help you achieve your running goals.  The Running Centre. Let’s move together. Use 'WARP15' for 15% off the TRC online store (excludes electronics and nutrition).  https://therunningcentre.com.au/ 
Bix Nutrition: A local WA company developed by athletes, for athletes, BIX Nutrition 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% off Bix Nutrition & Hydration Products. https://bixvitamins.com/ 
Reach PB Sports: Cofounded by Vlad Ixel from Bix, Reach protein products give you what it takes to push beyond your reach, over and over again. Setting new benchmarks, breaking them, over and over again. Redefining & reinventing your limits with the essential nutrition you need to reach higher. Use 'WARP' to get 20% off Reach products. https://reachsports.shop/ 
Reach out and connect!Instagram: @warunningpodEmail: warunningpodcast@gmail.com Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

Episode 81 | Cape to Cape Ultra | Heaven & Hell Trail Marathon

Monday 23rd June 2025
This week we cover results from the Ultra Series Cape to Cape Ultra Marathon, and the Runningworks Heaven & Hell Trail Marathon. 
We discuss our current state of maranoia, which includes Chris taking a rest day for the first time in 8 weeks, and Simon’s potential toilet issues on Saturday, before his body and mind crumbling at the thought of doing a trail run with Shane Johnstone at the Transcend x WARP Community Run. 
We were meant to chat to Gaby Villa this week to discuss Simon’s sweat test results, but after a last minute call up to crew for Backyard Ultra GOAT Phil Gore, Gaby is currently busy giving foot rubs and foot baths at Dead Cow Gully over in Queensland. We hope to have her on for a special interview only episode next week. 
Colin Dismuke, Andy Carrington, Margie Hadley, Hannah Paget and Belinda Neo are this week’s Weapons of WARP.
 
Special Notes
What the F is a Fathom? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fathom 
Transcend Shakeout Run on Wednesday 6th August with F45 Duncraig x Rocky Ridge Duncraig at 5pm: https://www.facebook.com/share/15d2DYyEHM/ or https://www.strava.com/clubs/862743/group_events/2086492 
 
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Episode 80 | Wadjemup Rotto Running Festival | Dr Shaphan Cox & Peter Hallahan & the Science of Strava, Running and 'Place'

Monday 16th June 2025
This episode is dedicated to the great Todd ‘the tractor’ Ingraham. Todd was a trailblazer and a weapon in the WA running world, holding state titles from the 1500m all the way to the full marathon, and even a sneaky 2000m steeplechase. Todd loved to race and loved to win, Todd’s superpower was his grit, determination and out hurting his competitors. 
Todd sadly lost his battle to Motor Neuron Disease last week. His stories, mantras and his legacy will live on in the WA running community. Rest in Peace Papa T. 
This week we cover the 2025 Wadjemup Rottnest Running Festival with Kate Baker and Max Davidson taking out the inaugural Todd Ingraham Trophy, and results from the PTS winter series Eagle and Child. 
In this week’s interview, we talk to Dr Shaphan Cox and Peter Hallahan from Curtin University, who look to explore our running habits and our sense of ‘place’ using the power of Strava.
Jorge Madeira, Tom Zawalnyski’s coconuts at the 2025 Samoa Marathon, see through half tights at Rotto and Chemie Banger feature in this week’s weapons of WARP. 
 
Participate in Shaphan and Peter’s research via: https://www.geography.run 
Strava "Runners, space, and place research project" https://www.strava.com/clubs/1252688 
Jographies Blog - Why Geographers study running: Jographies – geographical perspectives on running 
 
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Episode 79 | Aaron Young Returns | Ultra Perth

Monday 9th June 2025
We’re back with our weekly WARP episode with some big events in the WA running calendar in what was phenomenal running weather, the State Short Course XC Championships down in Burswood and of course Ultra Perth this weekend.
In this week’s interview, we chat to someone who makes our marathon training weeks look like absolute piss, the formidable weapon in Aaron Young as we chat about his stellar 2025 so far with a FKT and back-to-back 300 and 250 miler races in the US. 
The Wolves Run Club Long Run #2 was a blast on Sunday with the next one planned for the 20th July 2025. 
We have our own Transcend Community Run with the guys from Transcend on the 22nd June 2025 with 14km and 20km options down in Jorgenson Park Kalamunda. 
Chris Gould's 43km golf activity, David Perich, Liam Dardengo's life changing poo and Will Hammett taking on strava crowns while on parental leave feature in this week's weapons of WARP. 
Results
Coco Smargiassi and Jonah Hanikeri take out the Under 20 4km State Short Course Cross Country Championships
Hannah Doyle and Luke Bate take out the Open 4km State Short Course Cross Country Championships
Racheal Smyth and Luke Burrows take out the Ultra Perth Half Marathon 
Jackie Kellerman and Dean Menzies take out the Ultra Perth 50km. Dean now the 6th All time Australian in the 50km distance. 
Bonus Content: one of David Perich's voice memos while running the Ultra Perth 50km event. 
 
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Road to Paradise Episode 02 | 2025 Gold Coast Marathon Training Series

Our second episode of the Gold Coast Marathon training series, the 'Road to Paradise' checks in with our athletes (minus Simon) 5 weeks out from the marathon on Sunday 6th July 2025. 
In episode 02:
The guys talk about the biofit process with Sam Simek from The Running Centre and the shoes they'll be using during their peak training weeks.
Lauren French recaps her back-to-back wins in two weeks at the Joondalup Half and HBF Run for a Reason Half with a 1:22 and 1:20 respectively
Rosie Spurling, looks to bounce back in training after suffering a niggle at the Joondalup Half and the busy-ness of work and life
Karlos Aquino talks through his nutrition and fueling over the course of the week, and the changes in his training as he transitions into the peak training phase.
The Road to Paradise training series is brought to you by The Running Centre, BIX Nutrition and Reach PB Sports.
The Running Centre: Whether it’s the latest shoes, nutrition, gear or their personalised biofit process to help you pick the right shoe for you, the experts at TRC are the ones to trust to help you achieve your running goals.  The Running Centre. Let’s move together. Use 'WARP15' for 15% off the TRC online store (excludes electronics and nutrition).  https://therunningcentre.com.au/ 
Bix Nutrition: A local WA company developed by athletes, for athletes, BIX Nutrition 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% off Bix Nutrition & Hydration Products. https://bixvitamins.com/ 
Reach PB Sports: Cofounded by Vlad Ixel from Bix, Reach protein products give you what it takes to push beyond your reach, over and over again. Setting new benchmarks, breaking them, over and over again. Redefining & reinventing your limits with the essential nutrition you need to reach higher. Use 'WARP' to get 20% off Reach products. https://reachsports.shop/ 
Reach out and connect!Instagram: @warunningpodEmail: warunningpodcast@gmail.com Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

Episode 78 | Vici Richardson Guest Hosts | HBF Run for a Reason Recap

A huge episode this week as we recap WA’s biggest event in the running calendar, the HBF Run for a Reason, with big numbers, nearly $2million going to local charities, and an abundance of weapon-like behaviour crossing the infamous blue carpet finish line. 
No better way to recap the weekend’s event than the reigning Sand Queen, the future substitute WARP guest host when Chris goes to Europe, but more importantly HBF’s Head of Brand and Growth Vici Richardson as we recap, the performances, the inspirational stories and plans for the 2026 edition and beyond. 
Results: 
Leah Allen and Matt Shervington take out the 3.36km
The Ramsdens, Lauren Ramsden and Matt Rambo Ramsden take out the 12km, and 
Lauren French and Luke Burrows take out the half marathon. 
Nick Thompson’s light coloured shorts, Matt Neve’s 40km warm up to the WARP Community Run, Firefighter guy and Mama Tina raising $80k for MNDWA feature in this week’s weapons of WARP.
 
Register for the next Wolves Run Club x Sydney Marathon Long Run - Sunday 8th June 2025. Meet at 6:15am for a 6:30am start at City Beach:
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/104734/2025-tcs-sydney-marathon-partner-run-clubs/register?event=341226 
 

Episode 77 | Aaron Pyke | Joondalup Running Festival | Margaret River Ultra | Freo Habour Master Classic

We’re back with our weekly episode as we catch up a huge couple of weeks in the WA running calendar, which included yesterday’s WAMC Joondalup Running Festival, Freo Harbour Masters Classic, the very popular and much anticipated Margaret River Ultra and the PTS Chitty Chitty Run Run. 
Last week we had the opportunity to chat with local runner, friend of the show and The Shaka Project ambassador Aaron Pyke, one of the nicest blokes you will come across in the running community with plenty of experience over longer distances as well as some big goals on the roads to come this year.
Sota Maehara, Bryan Lip, Matt Neves, Ryan Shand, Phil Gore and Barefoot running guy feature in this week's weapons of WARP. 
 
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Road to Paradise Episode 01 | 2025 Gold Coast Marathon Training Series

Welcome to the first episode of our new Gold Coast Marathon training series, the Road to Paradise. 
In episode 01, we introduce you to four WA athletes who we will be following on their journey towards Sunday 6th July 2025. 
Lauren French, reigning WAMC club champion and potentially the fastest easy runs of anyone in Perth, looking to head back to the GC to run a marathon PB. 
Rosie Spurling, a hurdler and triathlete back in the day, the 'neighbourhood pram lady' is looking to build on her marathon time of 3:14 at last year's Perth Running Festival
Karlos Aquino, head chef of the Let's Cook Running team,  looking to go better than his 2:31 at last year's Gold Coast Marathon, and finally
Simon Pham, will he avenge the demons of the dreaded 30km cramp and run sub 3?
The Road to Paradise training series is brought to you by The Running Centre, BIX Nutrition and Reach PB Sports.
The Running Centre: Whether it’s the latest shoes, nutrition, gear or their personalised biofit process to help you pick the right shoe for you, the experts at TRC are the ones to trust to help you achieve your running goals.  The Running Centre. Let’s move together. Use 'WARP15' for 15% off the TRC online store (excludes electronics and nutrition).  https://therunningcentre.com.au/ 
Bix Nutrition: A local WA company developed by athletes, for athletes, BIX Nutrition 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% off Bix Nutrition & Hydration Products. https://bixvitamins.com/ 
Reach PB Sports: Cofounded by Vlad Ixel from Bix, Reach protein products give you what it takes to push beyond your reach, over and over again. Setting new benchmarks, breaking them, over and over again. Redefining & reinventing your limits with the essential nutrition you need to reach higher. Use 'WARP' to get 20% off Reach products. https://reachsports.shop/ 
Reach out and connect!Instagram: @warunningpodEmail: warunningpodcast@gmail.com Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

Episode 76 | Ashleigh Yee & Ben Tay | Lake Rumble Run, Ballarat, Boston & London Marathons

Monday 28th April 2025. 
A jam-packed episode this week as we cover local results that include the Anzac River Run on Friday and the Lake Rumble Run on Sunday.
We had WA runners flying over to Ballarat to compete in the ‘Valencia of the South’, otherwise known as the Ballarat Running Festival. 
We also had some WA runners who spent copious amounts of money buying Tracksmith, rabbit, adidas and New Balance merch and gear, with impressive results in the Boston and London Marathons over the last two weeks. 
In our interview this week, we chat to Ben Tay (supreme leader of BTRC) and Ashleigh Yee from the Team Tina stable on their Boston Marathon adventures last weekend, running an impressive 2:48 while sick, and a 3:12 PB respectively. 
 
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