
Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast
The Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast is for you and me, the every day runner.
We're not athletes, we're just out there jogging along.
Episodes
48 episodes
Creative Designs and Crazy Minds
This week, we're joined by Shannon Wakefield, Co-Founder of the OC Clothing Co and casual ultra runner. Together we talk about:The Cyclone and the UltraTrying to achieve natural hallucinations How to pick the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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1:09:57

Shut up and eat your noodles
This week, we're joined by Gemma Gore, a well-known name on the Perth running scene. Together we talk about:Being the ultimate casual runnerSupporting her husband through his ultra adventuresWho crews for her when ...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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1:16:08

A sprinkle of elevation and a tsunami of rain - HBF recap
It's just Hayden and Shannon in your ears this week, with an HBF Run for a Reason special.Enjoy Hayden's heavy breathing as he comes to you from the race course (and the portaloo), and tune in to hear some finish line interviews as Shann...
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Episode 46
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49:18

Social Run Club, a casual runners dream
This week, we're joined by Mark Petersen, a casual ultra runner and founder of Social Run Club. Together we talk about:Going from 1km to a trial half marathon in mere monthsHow an ex-professional athlete approaches running ...
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Episode 45
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1:15:58

Running the Reason, behind the scenes
This week, we're joined by Vici Richardson, HBF Head of Brand and Growth, and heavily involved in HBF Run for a Reason. Together we talk about:How they choose the entertainment on coursePacing times, why did it change?...
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Episode 44
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1:25:47

Just a run, no kayak? Disappointing.
This week, we're joined by John Jacoby, one of the most experienced and accomplished adventure racers in the world, and co-founder of Rapid Ascent, the team behind Margaret River Ultra. Together we talk about:What the hell is advent...
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Episode 43
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1:17:11

Take a photo, it'll last longer
This week, we're joined by Andrew Yeatman, a familiar face on the WA running scene that is usually obscured by a camera. Together we talk about:How he got into running photographyBecoming an offical parkrun ambassador<...
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Episode 42
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1:08:33

Why do obstacles build us up, buttercup?
This week, we're joined by one of our favourite people, Sam Shepherd, or Shep to us. He's not even remotely casual, but you'll forgive us because he's an incredible obstacle course racer, amazing musician, and just an all round great guy. Toget...
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Episode 41
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1:28:22

Sheep, Sip, Stride, Repeat. Finding your rural running routine
This week, we're joined by Victoria (Tori) Squire, Farmer, Ironwoman and co-founder of the Sip and Stride Run Club based in Albany. Together we talk about:How she balances training with her farming lifestyle The challe...
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Episode 40
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57:10

We'll cross that Bridge when we run to it
This week, we're joined by Susen Selbig, who is the Race Director for this weekend's WAMC Bridges Fun Run. Together we talk about:How her nationality led to her being on the WAMC committeeWhy the course changed direction th...
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Episode 39
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1:22:13

Frontyard in reverse - a raw and uncut recon lap (BONUS EPISODE)
We asked our listeners via Instagram and you overwhelmingly responded to say you wanted a Herdy's Frontyard bonus episode. So here it is for the 97% who asked for it - Hayden and Shannon complete the Herdy's loop in reverse, recording their tho...
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Episode 38
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48:42

Herd mentality - why was everyone running in circles
This week, we've got a Hedry's Frontyard Ultra special episode. We were invited to the event to conduct interviews with runners as they tapped out and rung the bell. PLUS we interview event creator Shaun Kaesler about how it started...
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Episode 37
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1:03:13

Sticks, Strides, and Sanity. Stories from a former Kookaburra
This week, we're joined by former Kookaburra and current Head of Athlete Development at DUBBEL Jacob (Boccy) Anderson. Together we talk about:The feeling of being selected for the national team for the first time His 5...
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Episode 36
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1:19:28

Running our mouths, not a marathon
This week, we're joined by Rob Goyen, a sports commentator and stroke survivor. Together we talk about:Recovering from a stroke in your mid-30sWhat it's like to be beaten by your 11-year-old sonHow he became a runn...
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Episode 35
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1:27:21

What is the charge? Enjoying a succulent democracy sausage?
It's another solo episode and this week, we have a WA State election special for you:Best place for a run and post run democracy sausageHow far would you run for a democracy sausage?What the big and little parties ...
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Episode 34
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58:15

No such thing as a stupid question, just a CRAP answer
Hayden and Shannon forgot to organise a guest for this week's episode, so they're going solo and catching up on the latest goss:Shannon's first time at Manning Park Trail RunnersA change in course at Hayden's OG parkrun
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Episode 33
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1:00:34

Get in loser, we're going (shoe) shopping
This week, we're joined by a much requested guest, Jack Crago, AKA jog.on.crago. He's a podiatrist in training, a shoe nerd, and our personal favourite Instagram influencer who joins us to chat about: Where to start with a shoe...
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Episode 32
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1:17:38

Fruit Salad, Yummy Yummy
This week, we're joined by Sarah Iles, a functional nutrition consultant with a passion for trail running. Together we talk about:What you should be eating before you runListening to your bodyEasy to digest foods t...
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Episode 31
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1:18:35

Busselton Bay Bonanza
This week, we're joined by guest host Celina Dormer, a fellow casual runner and Busselton Bay Run enthusiast. Together we talk about:A casual preview of the Busselton Bay Run How to navigate the finish line maze <...
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Episode 30
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56:51

Project RUNway: Embracing the runner’s high
This week, we're joined by Jagpawan Dhillon, an ultrarunner with an accidental modelling career. Together we talk about:His journey from 3km to marathon and beyondHis longest and highest ultramarathonsHis first tim...
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Episode 29
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1:13:44

S Club 7? No, Rugby 7s!
This week, we're joined by Ella Goldsmith, a rugby referee from New South Wales who is in Perth to ref the HSBC SVNS tournament. Together we talk about:How she got into playing rugby later in lifeHer transition from player ...
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Episode 28
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57:59

Set sail for the trails, a beginners guide to trail running
This week, we're joined by Clint Slomp, the founder of Manning Park Trail Runners. Together we talk about:His transition from footy player, to triathlete, to trail runnerWhat he loves about running the trailsWhy ev...
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Episode 27
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1:07:12

Ice Ice Baby - talking recovery with Rec Lab
CRAP is back and this week, we're joined by Pete Carbone, the founder of Rec Lab which opened in September 2024. Together, we discuss:How an Ayahuasca Retreat in South America helped him find his purposeWhat is contrast the...
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Episode 26
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1:07:41

We wish you a CRAP Christmas
It's the last episode for the year and for Christmas, we're giving you a whole hour of Hayden and Shannon talking absolute dribble.A lung update from Shannon and heart update from HaydenThe feedback from the question boxes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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58:56

Finding running late in life but never running late to parkrun
This week, we're joined by Caroline van der Mey, a parkrun fanatic who is about to hit a massive milestone. Together we talk about:Reaching 600 parkruns over the past 12 yearsStarting running in her 50sWhat she lov...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:10:20
