The Running Voyager
This is a podcast about running and storytelling. Each episode we’ll talk to a runner and hear their story. Running is never just about running there’s always so much more to it!
The Running Voyager
Latest Episodes
Running After Cancer: Strength, Survival, and 100-Mile Races with Junko Kazukawa
Today’s guest is Junko Kazukawa, an ultra and trail runner based in Denver, Colorado, originally from Japan. She has over 30 years of experience in the health, fitness, and training fields, and currently works as a UESCA-certified running coach...
Race Week Prep: Inside the Addo Elephant Trail Run with Sheena & Sian
With the Addo Elephant Trail Run happening this weekend, I’m republishing my conversation with race directors Sheena and Sian to help new runners feel prepared and confident. Addo is no ordinary race—it takes you through rugged trails, remote l...
Longevity in Ultra Running and the Growth of Running in Zimbabwe: A Conversation with Stuart Gemmill
The guest in this episode is Stuart Gemmill. Stuart is a run coach based in Harare, Zimbabwe. He’s an ultra-runner himself, having completed 28 Comrades marathons, and he’s gearing up for his 29th this year. Last October, he won the Runyang...
Running and Rowing Towards Health: Wayne Hunter's Inspirational Journey
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Wayne Hunter to explore his life, career, and remarkable transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.With a background in engineering, Wayne came to Japan at the age of 23 and has since spent m...
Running Through Culture: An Inside Look at Japan's Hakone Ekiden with Kiyoshi Maeda
In this episode, Kiyoshi a Tokyo-based running community organizer and avid runner, discusses his journey with running, the famous Hakone Ekiden relay race, and his involvement in the Doyou (土曜) Club, an open learning and running community. Kiy...