Runbelievable: Real Runners, Unreal Stories

Josh Rischin
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Runbelievable is the running podcast where everyday runners share their not-so-everyday stories. Hosted by Josh Rischin (with co-host Matt Perry), the show celebrates the human side of running... the funny, the gritty, and the downright ridiculous. Each episode, guests from all walks of life share what first got them lacing up, what keeps them going, and the wild mishaps that make running such a uniquely human experience. From swooping birds to steaming turds, parkrun faceplants to marathon triumphs, Runbelievable reminds us that every runner has a story worth telling. Whether you’ve run one kilometre or ten thousand, join the community, find a laugh, and maybe even a little inspiration along the way. Runbelievable — real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official  Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show?  Email: joshua@runbelievable.au  🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

  1. DEC 21

    Ep14: A Very Runbelievable Christmas: What Happens When You Take a Podcast to Parkrun

    Nothing says Christmas like dragging your festive pudding to parkrun and sticking a microphone in people’s faces (we literally did that!). In this very special Christmas episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty take the podcast out of the studio and straight to their local parkrun for a festive vox-pop extravaganza. From milestone runners and volunteers to semi-elites and everyday legends who were just happy to still be standing in the Brisbane humidity, this episode captures the true spirit of the running community. Along the way, there’s a Christmas quiz (yup... we call it Quizmas!) absolutely no one asked for, reflections on how and when you listen to the show, and plenty of moments that remind us why parkrun. It’s light, chaotic, festive, and very Runbelievable. Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official/ Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up on socials or email us at joshua@runbelievable.au 🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    29 min

  2. DEC 16

    Ep 13: From Reluctant Runner to Purpose-Runner: Natasha Sneddon on Building Confidence, Huntington’s Research, and Honouring Her Grandfather

    Natasha Sneddon never imagined she’d be a runner... and was embarrassed to even walk her first parkrun. Yet somehow, one step at a time, she found herself racking up over 100 parkruns, training with a coach, and lining up for the Sydney Marathon in honour of her late grandfather. Along the way, running became more than exercise. It became connection, purpose, and a way to navigate the emotional weight of having Huntington’s disease in her family. As a sleep researcher and PhD student working in this area, Natasha’s running life and academic life have begun to intertwine in powerful ways. In this episode, Joshie and Matty sit down with Natasha to talk about family legacy, the fear and pride of fundraising for a cause, and negative splitting her first marathon despite a very specific race plan. In this episode: From reluctant beginner to 100 parkrunsHow running helped overcome depressionLiving with Huntington’s disease in the familyHow her PhD research intersects with her runningRunning the 2025 Sydney Marathon in honour of her grandfatherWhat purpose-driven running looks like for her futureIf you'd like to following Natashs's journey click here => https://linktr.ee/njsneddon?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=02c213e4-955f-4315-941c-6731346aa7e4 Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official/ Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up on socials or email us at joshua@runbelievable.au 🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    43 min

  3. DEC 9

    Ep 12: The 200m Treadmill Run That Changed Everything: Garry Jackson's Beautiful Life Renewal

    Garry Jackson has lived two lives: one before running… and one after. At ~120kg, smoking up to 70 cigarettes a day and drinking hard, Garry never imagined he’d become a runner. But between his father’s terminal illness and the birth of his second child, life forced a reckoning. One day (whilst mixing tunes) he stepped onto a treadmill, ran 200 metres, and everything changed. What followed wasn’t just weight loss or fitness, it was a complete mindset shift. A new confidence. A new identity. A belief that he could show up better for his kids, his partner, and himself. In this raw and uplifting episode, Joshie and Matty sit down with Garry to talk about grief, fatherhood, habit changes, Strava love–hate chaos, and how a nerve issue in his foot isn’t stopping him from chasing his dreams. In this episode: The life events that pushed Garry toward change in 2013–2015Going from a 200-metre jog to 5km in 30 daysHow running reshaped his confidence, mindset, and identityNavigating grief, fatherhood, and lifestyle transformationStaying motivated through nerve issues and setbacksRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official/ Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up on socials or email us at joshua@runbelievable.au 🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    50 min

  4. DEC 2

    Ep 11: From Hating Anything Physical to Ultra-Runner: Crystal Barnes's Insane Reinvention

    She walked every school sports event. Struggled with asthma. Hated anything remotely physical. Yet somehow... became an ultra-runner. Crystal Barnes has one of the most unexpected running journeys you’ll hear. From joining a run club at 21, to smashing out a half marathon, full marathon, and then an ultra just weeks later, Crystal’s rise was fast, determined, and fuelled by a love of community as much as the sport itself. But the last few years have been tough. Hamstring tendinopathy, big life changes, balancing running with parenting, and the frustration of going from extremely active to barely able to run at all. Through it all, Crystal has remained grounded, philosophical, and motivated by a huge goal she’s set for 2027.... In this episode: Growing up hating sport and navigating childhood asthmaHow a search for “free activities” led to discovering runningThe rapid rise: club runs → half → full → ultra in two yearsBalancing running with parenthood and shifting identityHamstring tendinopathy and the GC10K PB she probably shouldn’t have runThe 42-for-42 goal driving her forwardThe full-circle moment of meeting a former teacher (this, you gotta hear!)Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official/ Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up on socials or email us at joshua@runbelievable.au 🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    52 min

  5. NOV 25

    Ep 10: Point to Pinnacle, Run the Clock, and Running Through Life’s Storms with Eva Bertram

    Running isn’t always about pushing harder; sometimes, it’s about knowing when to pull back. For Melbourne-based runner Eva Bertram, running has always been about joy: no Strava, no data, no watch... just the feeling of getting out the door. From conquering Point to Pinnacle (the world’s "toughest half marathon"), to a New Year’s Eve “Run the Clock” adventure at the You Yangs complete with fireworks, a wine necklace, and a gashed knee, Eva’s stories capture exactly why everyday runners are extraordinary. But this season of life looks different. As Eva and her partner navigate the realities of IVF, she’s been forced to step back from running... a challenge that’s tested her patience, identity, and balance more than any hill ever could. In this episode: Running without Strava, watches, or pace pressurePoint to Pinnacle: 1,276m of pure uphill gritThe unforgettable You Yangs NYE “Run the Clock” eventNavigating safety after being chased mid-runThe emotional challenge of stepping back from running during IVFFinding support and shared understanding through a running partnerRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official/ Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up on socials or email us at joshua@runbelievable.au 🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    43 min

  6. NOV 18

    Ep 9: From Worksite to Start Line: Craig Parsons on Mental Health, Societal Norms, and Running for Balance

    Running doesn’t just build fitness; sometimes, it rebuilds a sense of self. For carpenter and father of three Craig Parsons, running began in a rather unique way. Balancing long hours, physical work, and family life, Craig has faced anxiety, alcohol, and self-doubt head-on... proving that strength isn’t about muscle, it’s about mindset. In this raw and honest episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty talk with Craig about the challenges of opening up in a tough, masculine industry, the lessons learned through injury and recovery, and how running helped him find focus, purpose, and community. In this episode: How running entered and transformed Craig’s lifeThe shift from casual jogs to marathon milestonesOvercoming injury during Ned’s Uncomfortable ChallengeManaging anxiety and alcohol for long-term wellbeingRedefining strength and balance in work, family, and runningRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official/ Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up on socials or email us at joshua@runbelievable.au 🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    45 min

  7. NOV 11

    Ep 8: From Cotton Tees to Confidence: Nicole’s Robinson's Fearless Running Journey

    Episode Description Some running stories start with a race. Nicole’s started with a pair of worn Reeboks and a cotton T-shirt. The day before her 40th birthday, she went for her first jog; a spontaneous decision that changed everything. From San Rafael to New York, Nicole discovered how running could rebuild confidence, reshape body image, and connect her to a global community. In this funny, fearless, and deeply human episode, Joshie and Matty chat with Nicole about juggling hypoglycaemia, recovering from a stress fracture, and the kind of race-day mishaps you just can’t make up. In this episode: How Nicole’s first 5K sparked a lifelong love of runningManaging hypoglycaemia while training and racingFinding connection through international run clubsRebuilding after injury and rediscovering confidenceRituals (cough; superstitions) and what’s on her running horizonRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official/ Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up on socials or email us at joshua@runbelievable.au 🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    55 min

  8. NOV 4

    Ep 7: Low-Key Legend: Andy Reddiex on Injuries, Heart Surgery, and Finding Balance Beyond Strava

    Episode Description Some runners live for data. Andy Reddiex isn’t one of them. The chicken-breeding, surfing, DIY-loving accountant has battled abdominal injuries, ankle problems, and even heart surgery; yet somehow keeps running with quiet determination and minimal fanfare. Not on Strava, not chasing medals, just running for the love of it. In this grounded and inspiring episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Andy to talk about resilience, perspective, and how running fits around a full life... not the other way around. In this episode: Overcoming complex foot/ankle injuriesReturning to running after heart surgeryFinding purpose beyond Strava and PBsBalancing work, projects, and trainingWhy sometimes running less can mean living moreRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official/ Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up on socials or email us at joshua@runbelievable.au 🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    55 min
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Runbelievable is the running podcast where everyday runners share their not-so-everyday stories. Hosted by Josh Rischin (with co-host Matt Perry), the show celebrates the human side of running... the funny, the gritty, and the downright ridiculous. Each episode, guests from all walks of life share what first got them lacing up, what keeps them going, and the wild mishaps that make running such a uniquely human experience. From swooping birds to steaming turds, parkrun faceplants to marathon triumphs, Runbelievable reminds us that every runner has a story worth telling. Whether you’ve run one kilometre or ten thousand, join the community, find a laugh, and maybe even a little inspiration along the way. Runbelievable — real runners, unreal stories. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official  Got a Runbelievable story or interested in being a guest on the show?  Email: joshua@runbelievable.au  🎧 New episodes drop fortnightly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

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