The Monster Pod

West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival
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The official podcast of the West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival. Hosted by Simon Duke, Katie Stroud and Rohan Barwick. Recorded on Arrernte country in mparntwe/Alice Springs.

Episodes

  1. 5 MAR

    EP 4 - It's really an eating competition

    The team talk with pro dietitian Megan Scott about what to eat and drink during the event. Then they taste test a few things. Is pickle juice really as bad as everyone says? In the Finisher's Lounge, Mathieu Pangrazzi talks about his epic 231km adventure that involved highs, lows, vomits and one of the most inspiring finish lines ever!

    49 min

  2. 4 MAR

    EP 6 - Volunteer tips, tricks and insights

    Vollie, vollie, vollie! Oi, oi, oi! The Monster Pod crew talk about how important vollies are with volunteer megastar Katie Thompson. And in the Finisher's Lounge, Dan Wilson gets us all teary as he talks about "coming home" across the finish line. I'm not crying, you're crying.

    42 min

  3. 4 MAR

    EP 5 - Mandatory gear and all that jazz

    The team find out from Annie Knight why every single item on the list is vital. From snake bandages to headtorches to space blankets, it's all there for a reason! And in the Finisher's Lounge, 25km whiz Nicola Crook talks about conquering hesitation to complete the 25k Simpsons Monster.

    48 min

  4. 4 MAR

    EP 3 - Larapinta Trail section overview

    Larapinta legend Kylie Cowan takes us on a tour of the Larapinta Trail. Can you guess which section is her absolute favourite? In the Finisher's Lounge, 128km superstar Carlo Simpson talks about what went through his mind when he lost his phone on the trail in the middle of the night.

    44 min

  5. 4 MAR

    EP 2 - Training to finish with a smile

    Pro run coach Nick Muxlow spills the beans on what you need to be doing to train for whatever distance you've signed up for. He also answers the question: What should I do if I haven't had time to do enough training!? In the Finisher's Lounge, 65km legend Bec Braganza talks about how the love of family and friends at the finish line got her through.

    44 min

  6. 4 MAR

    EP 1 - What the HECK have I signed up for?

    In this first episode of the pod, the Monster Pod talk about what the WMM means to them.. (And eventually Simon reluctantly admits to his remarkable achievements!) Then Morgana comes in and tells the team what the HECK to expect after you've signed up to take on the MONSTER. Is it really as rocky as everyone says? And do you really need to go to the briefing? In the Finisher's Lounge, Simone Edney spins a few yarns about her epic adventure completing the 65km and what it was like pacing her hubby Bluey on his huge 231km.

    42 min

  7. TRAILER

    The Monster Pod Trailer

    Everything you need to know about the West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival. Drops Thursday March 6th.

    1 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

The official podcast of the West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival. Hosted by Simon Duke, Katie Stroud and Rohan Barwick. Recorded on Arrernte country in mparntwe/Alice Springs.

Information

  • Creator
    West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival
  • Show Website
    The Monster Pod

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