Never Run Alone
Never Run Alone is a podcast that explores the various definitions of the word "run" through the perspectives of individuals who refuse to stay still. Each episode features conversations with people from different walks of life, sharing their unique experiences and insights related to running, both literally and metaphorically.
Episodes
Women in Sports, Developing Speed and the Long Game of Ultra & Trail Running
It is Never Run Alone.This week on the pod we’re joined once again by former guest, all round legend, co-founder of Femmi and Nike Pacific Head Run Coach, Lydia ODonnell! Lyds joins us ahead of a big period for Nike in Australia, with After Dark later this month and the Melbourne Marathon taking residence across a full weekend in October!We discuss speed work and how to develop it, the long game o
Special Live Pod: Fuel Your Race 2.0 with Grams of Health and Friends of the Pod
It is a special live edition of Never Run Alone.Last week in Sydney, we co-hosted our very first live podcast with the legends at Grams of Health, Nikki and Grace, during their Fuel Your Race 2.0 event.After a brilliantly led information session by Grace, Cam and Sissi were joined by 4 experts in differing fields to offer insights into fuelling around races (incase the title didn’t give it away).A
How We Think About Our Running Recovery and Mental Resilience
It is Never Run Alone.This week on the pod we’re sans Kris for a 2nd week (running?). We discuss the importance of running recovery with our sweet prince Cam fresh off running home from work, as both Sissi and Rien share more learnings post their Sydney marathon experience.There’s a few rogue listener questions in the warm up (we promise we’re not a conspiracy podcast usually) and some great chat
Sydney Marathon Recap and How To Fuel your Running post Marathons
It is Never Run Alone.We’re off the back of the 2026 Sydney Marathon and coming to you with a slightly lesser team than usual. Sissi Bergman is out post her enormous effort pacing on Sunday. Kris is out being a Dad / logistics.Hosting is Rien lower on energy than usual, but thankfully with the wonderful Grace Liebelt joining Cam to unpack the marathon that was and discussing how to best fuel in pr
Sydney Marathon Race Week, Strava Fines and Phil Gore Going for 7 Whole Days
It is Never Run Alone.It is Sydney Marathon Race Week!The vibes are high already and how could they not be with an in person podcast, a marathon to run on Sunday and 40,000 runners converging on one of the worlds greatest cities.There’s plenty happening and we do our best to cover some of it whilst sharing our journey. Thanks for coming along with us and if you see us out there over the coming day
Hugo Fry on Sub-Elite Running & The Creator Game as Sydney Marathon Nears
It is Never Run Alone.Some say it’s the eve of the Sydney Marathon - most know it’s over a week away. Good thing we’re a podcast and can edit things out… Whether we do or not is an entirely different proposition.This week, the full squad goes back to back and are joined by the Rice & Repeat king, Hugo Fry who is in town for next weeks Sydney Marathon.We chat his running journey and the balance
Personal Running Warnings, City2Surf Recap and the Sydney Marathon 2 Weeks Out
It is Never Run Alone.A full house this week for the pod as we recap an epic City2Surf and discuss the Sydney Marathon now just over 2 weeks out. Crazy how it always sneaks up - or is that just us?As ever we answer some listener submitted warm-up questions and a great trio this week will have you thinking too.We’re also interested in hearing from YOU - the listeners - on your supporter stories as
Notes on Running with Special Guest Josh Lynott ahead of City 2 Surf & Syd Mara
It is Never Run Alone.The full squad are almost back this week, and we’re joined serendipitously with someone we’re all a big fan of, the creatively omnipresent Josh Lynott.Josh joins the fun as we chat our weeks in running, City2Surf this coming weekend in Sydney, Sydney Marathon being just 3 weeks out and a little on the recent Aussie dominance at the Comm Games.On top of that, some great questi
Aussies Dominate the Comm Games and Real Talk on Our Own Running
It is Never Run Alone.This week on the pod Rien returns for the final Cam 1 on 1 as the boys chat Australian dominance at the Comm Games. The Harbour 10k brought about an Instagram story post from an elite runner prompting Rien to question his running performance and Cam delivers some real talk / therapy that long time listeners of the pod will know is part and parcel of Never Run Alone.All that a
Vocalising Goals, Overcoming Plateaus and a Record Breaking Mile
It is Never Run Alone.Another combo this week, with a Swedish nature to it as Sissi joins came from her mother land and Cam dons his Swedish hoodie as the pair discuss your weekly dose of running news. They also unpack a slew (that sounds Swedish, right?) of listener questions as well as the big performances from the recent London Diamond League.All that and more with Sissi Bergman and Cam Merrick
Comparison Culture in Running and a Deep Dive on London Diamond League!
It is Never Run Alone.A deadly duo this week of Cam and Kris as the boys discuss a number of topics across the field of marathon, track and even a bit of trail can you believe?They discuss the comparison culture in running, a deep dive on the Diamond League and how some of the elites are faring there, as well as a potential Kipchoge kick come Melbourne…Enjoy listening to the boys Cam Merrick &
Records on the Gold Coast and Building a Running Academy in Tanzania With Cougar Lutze
It is Never Run Alone.An enormous weekend on the Gold Coast as several records drop including Izzi Batt ripping the half and the Australian male marathon record being eclipsed by 2 seconds! We discuss that, as well as the iconic Prefontaine Classic in Oregon where Cam Myers became the first Aussie to win the 1,500m plus plenty more of the favourites.We’re also joined for the full episode by specia
2026 Gold Coast Marathon Finish Line Recap
It is Never Run Alone.Cam Merrick leads the pod from the finish line of the 2026 Gold Coast Marathon as he’s joined by Sissi Bergman and a dozen other runners in reflecting on the day. Thanks to all who listened, shouted and supported over the weekend, and congratulations to all runners on massive PBs and some huge records dropping on both Saturday and Sunday.Thanks for listening and watching. If
2026 Gold Coast Marathon | Western States & Tipping in the USA
It is Never Run Alone.We are just hours out from the 2026 Gold Coast Marathon with both Cam and Sissi aiming to rip the half on Saturday along with a huge contingent of you listeners also running the half. The Sunday, the full marathon and a select group of savages do the double, aiming to complete the 63.3km challenge.All that and more with Rien MacDonald and Sissi Bergman plus host Cam Merrick.W
The Band Is Back Together! Gold Coast and Sydney Marathon Previews and a New Race Enters The Chat.
It is Never Run Alone.The full squad returns this week as Rien’s 4 week hiatus at the World Cup ends. We answer some cracking warm-up questions at the top before discussing a big 2nd half of 2026. Gold Coast Marathon weekend in just over a week. Sydney Marathon 9 weeks away. London doubling down, Parramatta half debut and Tokyo announcing 40,000 runners in it’s 20th year.All that and plenty of our
Trackflation and the Ever-Changing Life and Standards of Elite Sport with British Heptathlete Holly Mills
It is Never Run Alone.This week Cam and Sissi are joined by British Heptathlete turned Marathon runner (via Zone 2) and now aspiring Ironman triathlete, Holly Mills. The three chat multi-sport preferences, personal reflections as well as unpacking Holly’s athletic career which has seen her represent her country at multiple age brackets, as well as at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.As ever, we discuss
Iron Deficiency Epidemic, Pre Race Fuelling and Navigating Injuries
It is Never Run Alone.Don’t be fooled by the line up this week, these 3 know the score. Kris hosts the content queens on all things iron deficiency, fuelling and navigating marathon injures. They discuss upcoming races (a few big trips on the cards) and as ever your favourites top and bottom.All that and more with Ash Wiseman and Sissi Bergman. Hosted by Kris Farrenkothen.Thanks for listening and
International Running Day with Four Time Olympian Lisa Weightman
It is Never Run Alone.This week we’re joined by four time Olympian, Commonwealth Games Medallist, mother, wife and all round legend Lisa Weightman. We chat through her biggest running learnings and failures, the journey of longevity in running - she ran her first marathon at 29 and completed Boston back in April aged 47 - becoming the first person ever to run all 7 Majors plus compete at the Olymp
Audience Mailbag: Running Hot Takes and Horror Stories
It is Never Run Alone.This week we’re sharing our running hot takes and horror stories as well as reading yours. Everything from barefoot running, the Enhanced Games and the influence of social media on running culture.All that and more with Kris Farrenkothen and Sissi Bergman. Hosted by Cam MerrickThanks for listening and watching. If you haven’t already, please subscribe wherever you’re consumin
Best Overlooked Marathons as Aussie Athletes Shine Across the Globe
It is Never Run Alone and this week we’re chatting marathons outside of the seven majors. Our favourites, what you should look for and plenty more. We surveyed via our Instagram during the week and there’s a load of you running across Gold Coast half and full, Sydney and Melbourne half and full. An exciting 4-5 months in Australian running. But is anyone running Brisbane marathon? Tune in to find
Ethiopian Running Secrets, The Norwegian Method and Why You Should Never Run Alone
This week on the pod we unpack a brilliant article titled The Ethiopian Running Secret. In a world where running is becoming increasingly competitive with data and tracking enabling greater and greater performance through things like the Norwegian Method and companies like WHOOP, it is perhaps the Ethiopians and East Africans who have nailed it all along.We share our thoughts about intuitive runni
The Art of Spectating, Back Yard Ultras and Cocodona 250
This week on the pod the gang discuss the art of spectating as the weekends activities of supporting the latest half marathon in Sydney bring out some fun stories.We unpack a few audience questions during our warm-up as ever to kick things off, along with the pressure to bounce back quickly post race. And finally we finish of Australian athletics, Back Yard Ultra’s with some impressive performance
A World Record Week as Two Go Sub 2:00 in London Town
Well then, what a week of running.Incase you’ve somehow missed it; two incredible men ran under 2 hours in the London Marathon whilst the female record was also broken on an incredible day in this years 3rd Major marathon.All of that plus a few final words on our Boston Build thanks to Oakley Meta, eyes on what’s next and a discussion around super shoes and fuelling.Line up this week of Matilda Do
2026 Boston Marathon Recap | Our Post Race Reaction From Boston
It’s finally here - our post race reaction from Boston.Coming to you a little later than usual given the logistics of all of us running and then travelling a day later, but nonetheless a great summation of an incredible day here in Boston, and really, an incredible few months of work.Thanks for all the love and support since the start of this block and we hope you enjoy this audio only episode.A g
Race Week | For the 130th Boston Marathon
WE’RE IN BOSTON!It’s the 130th Boston Marathon and our first as race week is here and it’s a stacked line up on the couch here on Boylston street just 1km (0.6 miles) from the finish line as we unpack the journey to get here.Excuse the interesting audio at the beginning but we hope you enjoy the ep and thank you to all for the brilliant questions via our IG.All that and more with Ash Wiseman, Cam
Taper Time | Two Weeks Out From The Boston Marathon
A 5 star line up this week as Ash returns a mere 12 days (at the time of recording) out from the 130th Boston Marathon. It’s taper time and the team chat their highs and lows of the block along with how they’re dealing with the taper.Our next episode will be from Boston so if you have any questions before then, please hit us up via any of the links below!Enjoy the episode!All that and more with As
Running Longevity | Olympian Eloise Wellings and 2 Weeks to Boston
On the pod this week we welcome two-time Olympian and five-time Commonwealth Games runner, mother of 3 and charity co-founder, Eloise Wellings!In the conversation with Elzy we unpack her incredible journey to representing Australia in the 2006 Commonwealth Games after years of heartbreak through injury that would’ve turned most away from the sport. We learn about her perseverance, her mindset when
Boston Beckons | Our Marathon Mindset Mailbag
This week on the pod, we break down the marathon mindset, answering a slew of questions in an old fashioned mailbag style. Thank you all so much for the incredible questions! We got through most but the others we didn’t, we’ll do our best to answer over the coming weeks as Boston Marathon looms.Less than 4 weeks now and the gang share their weeks of training, as well as giving their time predictio
Boston Marathon Building & 3 Time Australian Olympian Pat Tiernan
This week on the pod, we’re joined by Australian elite runner, Pat Tiernan. Pat is a 3 time Australian Olympian amongst a host of other impressive feats in the running world, and we were stoked to spend some time with him on the podcast unpacking a bit of his running career, plus previewing Boston Marathon where he’s due to run once again this coming April for the 130th edition of one of the world
Runner First, Influencer Second | Mary McCarthy on Fractures, Content and Online Haters
This week on the pod, we’re joined by Mary McCarthy who has graced the shores of Australia for the past few months, and our screens sharing her running journey for the last few years.But as it turns out, she’s been running for a tad longer than a few years. We unpack that as well as her recent stress fracture, how her running journey began and the content which has seen her race into the public ey
Harry Styles is One Of Us and Our Favourite Running Creators
A full cast this week on the podcast as we discuss our favourite running content and creators in the space, an area we’ve all dabbled in more so in the past few months.We also unpack the incredible Harry Styles x Haruki Murakami interview on Runners World Magazine and the implications it has for running, music, the podcast. All of it.All that and more with Cam Merrick, Kris Farrenkothen, Sissi Ber
Tokyo Marathon Breakdown | Why Discipline Matters
Join us as we delve into the Tokyo Marathon, our Boston Blocks and another week of Sissi's Speed Round.In this episode, the crew discuss their marathon training progress, the challenges of weather conditions, mental discipline, and the importance of consistency. Thanks for listening and watching. If you haven’t already, please subscribe wherever you’re consuming the content, and leave a 5 star
The Underfuelling Epidemic with Nutritionist Grace Liebelt and Bergman, Merrick and MacDonald
PLEASE NOTE: In this episode of Never Run Alone, it includes discussion about body image, eating habits, calorie counting, and other topics that might be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening, and if you need support, we’ve included some helpful resources in the show notes.After an increase in injuries across the running community both online and in person, we’re joined t
Developing Speed, Deload Weeks, Winter Olympics and Ultimate Running Tunes with Bergman Farrenkothen Merrick and MacDonald
Mac is back this week hosting a trio of legends to unpack a host of listener questions as well as how speed work for the crew has developed over the years. We also discuss training with Boston Marathon less than 10 weeks out, our Winter Olympic sport and ultimate running tunes along with the buy/sell of the week.All that and more with Cam Merrick, Kris Farrenkothen, Sissi Bergman and host Rien Mac
Never Have I Ever Been An Instagram Doctor....
The crew dive into all things Boston Marathon prep, Australian Athletics and a deep-dive on the rise of instagram doctors diagnosing every man and their dog.
Race Prep, Fuelling and Building a Successful Training Plan feat Run Coach Matty Abel with Bergman Farrenkothen Merrick and MacDonald
Things are heating up ahead of Boston as we get run coach Matty Abel on to discuss all things running preparation, fuelling and how to approach training for a race. Matty is generous with his time and in answering your questions - we hope you enjoy and find them useful in future!All that and more with special guest and run coach Matty Abel along with Cam Merrick, Kris Farrenkothen, Sissi Bergman a
Big Boston Breakdown and What NOT to do at the Start of a Training Block with Farrenkothen Merrick and MacDonald
The boys are back with a big Boston breakdown this week, along with sharing personal running goals for this calendar year. In it, they share some key mistakes and learnings they’ve made at the start of training blocks as well as buy/sell and some interesting would you rather’s to kick things off.All that and more with Cam Merrick, Kris Farrenkothen and host Rien MacDonald.Thanks for listening and
An Aussie Win at WXC plus the World’s Fastest 10k? with Farrenkothen Merrick and MacDonald
Just the boys on this weeks ep as we unpack a a fast week of running with 3 major talking points. The World Cross Country Championships in Florida, the Valencia 10k and Houston’s Marathon. As always, a few warm up questions to get us going and a buy/sell that’ll get you talking.All that and more with Cam Merrick, Kris Farrenkothen and host Rien MacDonald.Thanks for listening and watching. If you h
Are We Sleeping on Japanese Running & The World Cross Country Championship with Bergman, Merrick, Wiseman and MacDonald
Our first outing for 2026 as we discuss plenty already happening in the world of running with the Hakone Ekiden last week showcasing the best of university running in Japan and a truly elite level across the nation, we discuss how it’s come to be at a high level. The team also preview the World Cross Country Championships and Sissi also debuts her Speed Round with a flurry of running ‘Would You Ra
Building the Ultimate Runner and our 2026 Preview and Predictions with Bergman, Farrenkothen, Merrick, Wiseman and MacDonald
We round out 2025 with a full house to preview and predict plenty that is awaiting us in the new year. We discuss building the ultimate runner from other sports, what Aussie records could fall and running trends closer to home.Thanks for listening along with us this year and we hope you all have a safe and fun start to 2026.All that and more with Ash Wiseman, Cam Merrick, Kris Farrenkothen, Sissi
The 2025 Never Run Alone Christmas Quiz - "Quizmas" with Bergman, Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald
A special edition of the pod this week, as we hosted inaugural Never Run Alone Christmas Quiz, or as Sissi Bergman delightfully dubbed, "Quizmas". Joined by a few dedicated listeners with plenty of others missing through having dinner plans or sleeping (odd) we ran through a series of questions that you may or may not know based on listening/watching the pod this year.We hope you enjoy a
The biggest moments in running in 2025 and the Australian Prefontaine with Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald
This week on the podcast the boys reminisce over a big 2025 and recap the best moments in running. We also answer a few Christmas related questions, along with one from YouTube on what to do in a 18-20 week block leading in to a marathon. Amongst all of that, Zatopek over the weekend threw up an incredible performance from Seth O’Donnell, with many across multiple posts online dubbing him the Auss
Records Fall in Valencia and the Long Run to Boston Begins
5 on the pod this week in an expansive show with 3 guests in Sydney, 1 in Dubbo and another on the Sunny Coast coming together to discuss the Valencia Marathon with Jess Stenson taking the Aus Record as well as a debut pop quiz from the Sweet Prince. We also preview our builds with the girls starting their Boston block in short order, as well as the warm-up questions and buy/sell as always.All tha
Valencia Marathon Preview with Australian Record Holder Andy Buchanan along with Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald
We’re back with a bang as we preview this weekends Valencia Marathon with a very special guest, the Australian marathon record holder, Andy Buchanan. Andy ran a 2:06:22 in this race last year, eclipsing the previous record held by Brett Robinson from 2022 by over a minute.Joining Andy via the magic of the internet the boys discuss his feelings as his record and Sinead Diver’s female record are bot
An Open Conversation on the Future of Never Run Alone
A different episode this week as we hit ep 51 and some sad and simultaneously exciting news.The boys sit down in Cam's living room (disco ball and all) to discuss the future of the podcast and invite your feedback ahead of 2026 and beyond.All that and more with Cam Merrick, Kris Farrenkothen and host Rien MacDonald.Thanks for listening and watching. If you haven’t already, please subscribe whe
Marathon Advice for First-Timers and the Future of Mainstream Running with Bergman, Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald
This week on the podcast, we’re celebrating episode 50 and recording remotely!Up for discussion; coffee orders, unbiased watch opinions and the future of mainstream running. The crew also discuss their learnings from over a year now of running their first marathon, and 3 things they could tell themselves if they could go back…With over 15 marathons between the 4 since July 2024, hopefully some of
Overcoming Injury, Marathon Time Integrity Unit and the NYC Mara with Nick Drabble and Bergman, Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by father, DJ and runner, Nick Drabble to discuss his running journey amongst a career as a DJ and half of electronic duo, Setmo. Unpacking a recent injury and his learnings from that. We’re also joined by the wonderful and supremely speedy Sissi Bergman post her NYC Marathon PB to hear directly from her how she found the worlds biggest marathon.All that and
Are Marathons Normalised, Performing for Strava and the New York City Marathon with Belle Hawtin, Matilda Donkin, Cam Merrick, Kristafor Farrenkothen, Lily Cooper and Rien MacDonald
PLEASE NOTE: Sadly this weeks episode encountered some untimely technical glitches. We have only 1 camera angle and the audio is average for the first 24 minutes but then gets largely better/normal from there. We’re hopeful it’s still worth your time!On today’s episode of Never Run Alone, we’re joined on debut by Belle Hawtin and Producer Lily gets on the microphone with the boys and triathlete Ma
Do Runners Hate Themselves and New York, New Me? Featuring Special Guest Ashleigh Wiseman with Merrick Farrenkothen and MacDonald
This week we’re joined by special guest Ash Wiseman with Kris Farrenkothen alongside returning Cam Merrick to unpack a big New York Marathon elite field. Plenty of people from the Sydney community are running this weekend and the weather looks primed. We also answer listener questions including one from our intern producer Lily, who can’t seem to wrap her head around the fact that people enjoy run
Growing the Game for Girls and Two Different Cycles with Bergman, Chapple, Donkin, Farrenkothen and MacDonald
Today’s episode is one wholly focused on female sport, following Rien’s poorly worded and timed comment on Megan Chapple’s Instagram reel back in September.Grateful to be joined by her today along with Matilda Donkin for both ladies debut podcasts, and as ever by the brilliant Sissi Bergman and Kris Farrenkothen to answer a slew of audience questions along with that very race and reel from Megan w
Melbourne Mara Debrief + all things Diet & Nutrition featuring special guest Grace Liebelt with Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald
5 days on from his elite debut in Melbourne, Cam Merrick unpacks the Melbourne Marathon in it’s entirety, sharing the seconds that stretched him and moments that mattered on the course, as he ran 10th overall.We’re also joined for her all time podcasting debut (and naturally Never Run Alone debut) with dietician and nutritionist, as well as 7 time marathoner (including a 9th placed finish in Melbo
2025 Melbourne Marathon Finish Line Recap
An incredible day in Melbourne and a very raw recap from the finish line inside the MCG.We speak of course first and foremost with the sweet prince Cam Merrick, crossing the finish line in 10th pace with a time of 2:21, and following that, a roaming mic including immediate thoughts from Andres Cubides, Colm Fitzgerald who finished 9th ahead of Cam after running together on the Gold Coast earlier t
Melb Mara Special from within the MCG with Elite Debutant and our Sweet Prince Cam Merrick: Tangents
As part of his elite debut, Cam and Rien attended the elite briefing by the Melbourne Marathon team, lead by Tim Crosbie.Following that, we were allowed onto the hallowed (and naturally covered ahead of the race) turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, jumping into row two of the members stand to chat ahead of Cam's 5th marathon in the space of 11 months, 3rd race and 1st as an elite.We answered
Melbourne Marathon and a Deadly Quartet of M’s with Mack (Dewar) McKenna, Merrick and MacDonald
It’s the 10th day of the 10th month of the 10th year since last weeks guest, Lydia O’Donnell debuted in the marathon here at Melbourne. And on this fine Friday, we’re joined by a hatrick of M’s, the Triple M in fact of Mack Dewar, Steve McKenna and Cameron Merrick to preview all things Melbourne Marathon, the elite fields, the course, as well as generously sharing their respective race plans for t
Mantras, Talents and Women’s Running with Femmi Founder Lydia O’Donnell + Boudakin, Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald
After 2 weeks away, we’re back in the studio to kick off the best month of the year.This week we are joined by the brilliant Lydia O’Donnell, who is the Nike Pacific Head Run Coach and the Co-Founder and CEO of Femmi - the ultimate female running app and community bringing together knowledge for women to train with purpose and run with confidence.We discuss how Femmi came to be 5 years ago this mo
Net Downhill Chats, Berlin Marathon Recap, 130th Boston Announce and Chicago Marathon Field Previews
It's Majors Season!!Tune in as the boys chat about whether or not Net Downhill races should count for PBs, the torturous weather in Berlin for the marathon, 130th Boston Marathon news and a quick field preview for Chicago Marathon. Enjoy as ever and thank you all for listening and contributing with questions via IG!This week brought to you by Kris Farrenkothen and Cam Merrick. Hosted by Rien M
World Athletics Champs and Melbourne Mara Prep
Down a member (Ella is a teacher and apparently they work really hard), the boys tackle everything World Athletics Champs and Cam's upcoming Elite start at Melbourne Marathon. Enjoy as ever and thank you all for listening and contributing with questions via IG!This week brought to you by Kris Farrenkothen and Cam Merrick. Hosted by Rien MacDonald.Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the defi
Tokyo World Champs, Personal Running History and Training Balance with Bergman, Farrenkothen and Merrick. Hosted by MacDonald // Never Run Alone
Spring has sprung and so has 12 months worth of rain on Sydney.Fresh after the news that Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan are doing the Farrenkothen-MacDonald (also known as the Sydney-New York double) we welcome back onto the show Sissi Bergman for her first studio appearance of 2025 as she enters the final 2 months of NYC training and shares exciting news about a recent partnership.We also breakd
Wayne Larden - Sydney Marathon Race Director and CEO of Pont3 // Tangents
A conversation with Wayne Larden, who is the Sydney Marathon Race Director and CEO of Pont3, and over the last 2 decades has worked tirelessly to turn Sydney into an Abbott World Marathon Major. This past month, he did just that.Tangents are a chance to step off the usual path and dive into one‑off conversations with a special guest. Each conversation explores a focused topic, but just like in run
A Major Recap: Sydney Marathon Breakdown with Boudakin, Farrenkothen and Merrick
Just like that, the 2025 Sydney Marathon is in the rear vision mirror. Months of training. Years of planning. Decades in the making. We can confirm it was a major weekend not only for Sydney but for Australia on the whole.The regular 4 return this week to answer all of your questions as well as recap in greater detail what was a big Sydney Marathon on Sunday, with all 4 speakers having a very diff
2025 Sydney Marathon Recap
What a day in Sydney. Hundreds of thousands in the streets. Resplendent sunshine. Cramps all over the gaff. Even more PBs. And an all time day. Reaction from the finish line with a proper recap to come next week. Enjoy! Special shout out to Rich Hawtin and the DONKINS!Featuring a dozen or so legends. Hosted by Rien MacDonald.Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "
Sydney Special with Marathon Debutant Sam Clifford
Recorded 48 hours prior to the Sydney Marathon (but sadly released post marathon due to an enormous week for the producer) we sat down with the Aus 10k record holder and marathon debutant, Sam Clifford.The 23 year old from Tassie earlier this year broke the 10k record and with a his new home town of Sydney becoming a major.As humble and honest as they come. Congratulations to Sam on his debut Mara
Sydney Marathon Preview with Special Guests Roberto Mandje, Mack Dewar and the Faithful Boudakin, Farrenkothen and Merrick
2 days now until Sydney becomes a major. We sat down with 2 special guests from out of town to discuss all things Sydney Marathon.Enjoy the podcast!A guest list of Roberto Mandje, Mack Dewar, Ella Boudakin, Kris Farrenkothen and Cam Merrick. Hosted by Rien MacDonald.Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusi
Major Rain in Sydney as the Marathon Reigns Supreme with Boudakin, Farrenkothen and Merrick
Just 9 days out from the first ever Major Marathon in our beautiful country, what has no doubt been a multi decade journey for the city is now just single digits of days away, and we’re stoked to chat all things Sydney Marathon in a pre-preview, including breaking down the breakdown of our beloved Kris Farrenkothen, the course itself, as well as the elite field.It has been raining all week in Sydn
Builders: Joe Greer - Creating through the Art of Photography and Running
Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still.In this episode, Builders. Conversations with game changers building new words, all whilst running at pace, we speak with photographer, runner, husband and father, Joe Greer.An undeniable force in the world of photography, Joe hasn’t always had it his own way
Some Red Hot Bull from City2Surf and the Marathon is Forever King with Boudakin, Farrenkothen and Merrick
What a week for the pod. They’re all great weeks let’s be honest - thanks for tuning in once again.This week, we answer plenty of questions from you the audience in our warm up segment to kick things off - getting so many now it’s not possible to answer them all.We chat City2Surf and how our sweet prince Cam Merrick uncovered a Red Bull competition post last weeks recording, to then go on and face
Builders: Jimmy McCleery - The Man behind Aid Station, on Business as the Ultimate Endurance Sport
Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still.In this episode, Builders. Conversations with game changers building new words, running at pace. We speak with serial entrepreneur, Ironman and Ultraman athlete, James McCleery.We discuss how Jimmy’s innate loves from an early age, have compounded i
City2Surf, Nutrition and Handling Nasty Niggles with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Boudakin
This weeks pod we share some exciting news! That thanks to regular uploads and lots of you listening (let’s be honest if you’re reading this you’ve likely listened to hours upon hours of us yapping) we are now in partnership with the legends at Aid Station with them coming on to sponsor the podcast for the next 3 months. Call it a loan deal. Call it a warm up. You should most definitely call every
PBs on the Harbour, Speed Sessions + A Big Warm Up with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Boudakin
Another Never Run Alone conversation this week coming to you slightly earlier thanks to a midweek and late night recording! The dawgs answer plenty of questions in The Warm Up, the past weekends Harbour 10k gets a recap with everyone hitting PBs. The importance of consistency at speed sessions, 4.5 weeks out from Sydney Marathon, a cheeky Apple event + the latest in buying/selling. Plus poorly tim
Warm Ups, Sydney Six Out, Coaching & The Harbour 10k with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Boudakin
Never Run Alone is building. Back this week with arguably our most prepared podcast thus far. Momentum builds for us all us proper warm ups help ease any niggles. We discuss that amongst a host of your questions in a new segment aptly named. Sydney Marathon only six weeks out, pro and cons of coaching (you’re welcome M. Abel), Australian Athletics, Harbour 10k Sunday and plenty more.Thanks to all
Pacing PBs, Running Tangents and the Sydney Build Intensifies with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Bergman: Never Run Alone
Sissi Bergman makes her 2025 debut following a brief hiatus for the pod off the back of a double episode during the Gold Coast marathon week. Plenty to discuss in the world of running on the main Never Run Alone show, with a final recap of the GC Marathon weekend, upcoming running targets, Sydney Marathon looming large, Australian Athletics, Buying/Selling and plenty more random tangents.Thanks fo
2025 Gold Coast Marathon Recap
A special 2025 Gold Coast Marathon Recap. We did 40 minutes with Cam Merrick and Ella Boudakin in the hotel room post race, and just over half a dozen on the fly interviews with people at the finish line.Hosted and produced by Rien MacDonald.Thanks to all who contributed to the episode and congratulations to all who ran on the day!Thanks for listening.Never Run Alone is a podcast triumvirate explo
Gold Coast Marathon Preview
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