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.
Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast
Everest, Antartica, the Red Centre... and that’s just the first five minutes
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Shannon Beattie & Brodie Clark
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Episode 89
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This week, we're joined by Joe Petersen. He's the father of Social Run Club founder Mark Petersen, who also joins us in a supporting role. Together, we chat with Joe about:
- The story behind his participation in the Everest Marathon and the challenges of high-altitude ultramarathons
- Mark’s extensive ultra-distance achievements across Mongolia, Antarctica, and China
- The camaraderie and community found within the ultra-running sphere
- How running in extreme environments like the Gobi Desert and the Pyrenees shapes endurance strategies
- His insights into survival stories from snowstorms and heatwaves
- Reflections on the iconic Comrades Marathon and other major races
- The mindset of age-defying runners - he's still running 80+ km weekly at 73
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