Runbelievable: Real Runners, Unreal Stories

Josh Rischin
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Do you love hearing running stories... especially the ones that go beyond the data? We’re talking about the toil, the grit, the laughs, the adversity; the moments that don’t just shape what we do, but who we become. Runbelievable is the running podcast that celebrates the human side of running. Hosted by Josh Rischin (with co-host Matt Perry), 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. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable live here:  https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 19: Santa Suits, Scooters, and Six Marathons... Rodney Law’s Running Life

    Rodney Law might be the most recognisable face in the local running community... and not just because he’s routinely dressed as Santa. Since being talked into a 500km relay back in 2014, Rodney’s running journey has been filled with highs, humour, and a truly impressive list of setbacks. Narcosis of the toes, a torn meniscus, bike crashes, and a near on-course collision with a car... yet he keeps coming back with the same grin and willingness to give back. In this episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Rodney to talk about parkrun, volunteering, photography, and why staying connected to the community mattered just as much as staying fit. From six marathons and countless injuries to becoming Event Director at Chermside parkrun, Rodney’s story is a reminder that running isn’t just about performance... it’s about belonging. In this episode: Being talked into a 500km relay and paying the priceNarcosis of the toes and early injury lessonsDiscovering parkrun and falling in love with the communityVolunteering, photography, and staying involved when injuredTorn meniscus, bike crashes, scooter run-ins, and recoveryWhy parkrun became homeRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! 👉 Everything Runbelievable: https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    49 min

  2. JAN 27

    Ep 18: Six Bowel Surgeries Later, How Is Carly Barkle Still Running?

    Carly Barkle’s running journey isn’t a straight line... it’s a true masterclass in persistence. From elite junior sport and state-level netball to months of illness with glandular fever, chronic fatigue, single parenting, and a staggering run of surgeries, Carly’s story is defined not by uninterrupted success, but by her refusal to stay down (as she says, get knocked down seven times. get up eight). In this powerful episode of Runbelievable, Carly unpacks what it takes to keep coming back. From buying a treadmill “just in case she had to stop,” to parkrun breakthroughs, podium finishes, and marathons run through illness and injury, Carly opens up about her deep love for being active, the joy she finds in training, and why redemption still matters. It’s a raw, honest conversation about resilience, patience, and loving the process even when the body keeps pushing back. In this episode: Growing up in elite junior sportGlandular fever, chronic fatigue, and long recovery cyclesReturning to running through uncertaintyTraining through injury and repeated surgeriesWhy endurance suits her more than speedThe power of community and coachingRedemption races and redefining successRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! 👉 Everything Runbelievable: https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    53 min

  3. JAN 20

    Ep 17: She Just Wanted to Walk 5K… What Happened Next? Shona Farr’s Runbelievable Rise

    Shona Farr didn’t set out to become a runner; she just wanted to walk 5k in under 50min. What started as power-walking at the back of the pack quietly turned into running, racing, injury setbacks, and a deep love for the running community. Along the way, Shona navigated a broken ankle (in fact, twice), torn ligaments, post-menopause training, and the self-doubt that comes with starting later in life. In this truly uplifting episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty chat with Shona about going all-in on every run, the power of on-course support, and why inspiring other women (especially post-menopause) has become central to her running journey. From building the Slow AF Brisbane group to racing overseas and lining up a wild events, Shona's story is about courage, patience, and proving your story matters... even when you think it doesn’t. Follow Shona's journey https://www.instagram.com/shonarunsveryslowly/ In this episode: Starting with walking before discovering runningAccelerating from parkrun to 10Ks and half marathonsRunning post-menopause and inspiring other womenWhy community and on-course support matter so muchBalancing family, travel, and running goalsRacing overseas and what’s aheadRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! 👉 Everything Runbelievable: https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    52 min

  4. JAN 13

    Ep 16: Weaponising Change: Will Pattinson on Turning Pain Into Power

    Will Pattinson didn’t ease into change; he went all in. After years of a destructive lifestyle, Will reached a point where something snapped. No dramatic trigger. No slow build. Just a day where he’d had enough. What followed was a radical lifestyle overhaul that began with daily steps and quickly evolved into marathon running, ultra distances, and an uncompromising commitment to change. In this raw and fast-moving episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Will to unpack how he transformed unhealthy habits into tools for healing, channelled addiction into discipline, and embraced extreme ownership as a way forward. From his first marathon in 2024 to a 100K ultra, and huge goals on the horizon (including Marathon des Sables), Will’s story is as intense as it is thought-provoking. It’s a conversation about identity, control, and purpose. Follow Will's journey: https://www.instagram.com/will_pattinson95/ In this episode: Turning destructive habits into fuel for healingFrom first marathon to 100K ultrasSetbacks including sodium overload in New YorkLiving with ADHD and channelling addiction into trainingStrength training, structure, and extreme ownershipBig goals ahead: sub-3, Marathon des Sables, and major marathonsUsing his journey to help others break destructive cyclesRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! 👉 Everything Runbelievable: https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    49 min

  5. JAN 6

    Ep 15: Learning to Believe: Nat Rischin on Persistence and Self-Belief

    Nat Rischin never saw herself as a runner. She grew up doubting her physical ability, struggled with confidence, and spent years stopping and starting; both in running and in believing in herself. What began with a 5km "fun run" in 2008... while still smoking... slowly evolved into something far deeper. Through knee pain, health scares, heart surgery, near-miss goals, and plenty of self-doubt, Nat kept showing up... and always with more grit than she gave herself credit for. In this deeply personal episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Nat to explore the long road from short jogs around The Tan to half-marathon breakthroughs, marathon friendships, and a growing confidence that’s been years in the making. It’s a story about patience, resilience, and how running can change the way you see yourself; even when no one else is watching. In this episode: Growing up without confidence in sportRunning her first 5km while smokingDiscovering a heart condition and choosing surgeryWhy running alone became her therapyThe mental toll of near-miss goalsBreaking through self-doubt with coaching supportFrom half-marathon frustration to marathon fulfilmentRunbelievable: real runners, unreal stories. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! 👉 Everything Runbelievable: https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    57 min

  6. 12/21/2025

    Ep 14: 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. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! 👉 Everything Runbelievable: https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    29 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    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. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! 👉 Everything Runbelievable: https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    43 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    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. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! 👉 Everything Runbelievable: https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

    50 min
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Do you love hearing running stories... especially the ones that go beyond the data? We’re talking about the toil, the grit, the laughs, the adversity; the moments that don’t just shape what we do, but who we become. Runbelievable is the running podcast that celebrates the human side of running. Hosted by Josh Rischin (with co-host Matt Perry), 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. Interested in being a guest on the show? Hit us up! Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable live here:  https://linktr.ee/rnblv 🎧 New episodes drop weekly; hit follow so you don’t miss a lap!

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