WA Running Podcast

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A podcast by WA runners, for WA runners. Join non elite runners Chris, Simon & Vici as they cover the roads, trails and track scenes in Western Australia, as well as interviewing notable personalities of the WA running community.

  1. 4d ago

    Road to WA Women's Track Episode 01 | WA Women's Track Night Training Series | Nikita Fredonnet & Jessica Papa

    Monday 14th September 2026 Welcome to Episode 01 of Road to WA Women’s Track Night, the first installment of the series. This series will bring you stories from four women who will be running in the inaugural WA Women’s Track night, hear about their running journeys and how they came to enter this event. Over the course of the series, we’ll also hear from physio and sports nutrition and fueling experts along the way and chat to our awesome presenting partner for the track night Pete from RecLab. In this episode we meet the first two of our participants Jess and Nikita. Jess has represented Australia in the Backyard Ultra scene and came second in the Delirious WEST 100 miler in 2022. Life looks a bit different now with Jess recently becoming a mum and the WA Women’s Track Night will be her first race back. Nikita Fredonnet is an elite surf lifesaver turned runner, taking out the 2023 Transcend 65km and strong performances in UTA. Nikita joins us fresh off the UTMB 100 miler in Chamonix. We’re also joined by Savannah Rayner, Vici’s partner in crime behind the WA Women’s Track Night as well as WARP’s favourite physio Ella Eastaugh who shares her insights on training load and strength work for women runners. -------- This training series is brought to you by the WA Women's Track Night, a celebration of women's running and the community around it. An inclusive event designed to empower women to get on the track. It all happens on Saturday the 24th October at the WA Athletics Stadium from 5pm featuring races under lights, a DJ, food trucks plus much more - creating a real festival atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to come down - so head on down to lift up women's running in WA. The WA Women's Track Night is possible thanks to the support of presenting partner RecLab, and our community partners Ogging, Pentanet, Tyack & Co, and supporting partners the Town of Cambridge and Athletics West.  Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

    Road to WA Women's Track Episode 01 | WA Women's Track Night Training Series | Nikita Fredonnet & Jessica Papa

  2. Sep 7

    Episode 129 | Col Junner | Light Horse Ultra | 3 Valleys Marathon

    Monday 7th September 2026 With Vici having the week off, it’s just Chris and Simon this week as we cover the WAMC Col Junner Spring To It Fun Run, the Ultra Series WA Light Horse Ultra and the Running Works 3 Valleys Marathon.  Chris and his family provide a movie review as Chris continues to recover from Transcend, Simon is back to 90+ weeks (and never getting injured again), and Bryan Lip is back with his 3rd Voice Memo in as Many weeks.  We have the 'Road to the WA Women’s Track Night' series that starts next week, and we find out about an upcoming special relay race called ‘the Dash’ that’s on the streets of Leederville on the 15th November.  Deon Pollard, James Payne and influencers that doctor their times feature in this week’s Weapons of WARP. Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

    Episode 129 | Col Junner | Light Horse Ultra | 3 Valleys Marathon

  3. Aug 31

    Episode 128 | City to Surf | Perth 32 | Sydney Marathon

    Monday 31st August 2026 Just the usual gang today to recap the last few weeks of races, and some seriously impressive feats of human endurance for special causes. Chris and Simon have sensible training weeks, while Vici runs a big PB at City to Surf to cap off her month of ‘solid’ runs/races. We had our on the ground reporter in Bryan Lip covering the Cocos (keeling) Islands Marathon in our unexpected ‘Getaway’ segment, the WAMC Perth 32, the Soul Runners Trail Blaze Fun Run and the spectacle that was the Sydney Marathon and City to Surf. Bryan’s back with an energetic Sydney recap with WA’s marathon power couple and friends, we find out more about the 5km road race on the 6th December and we do another call out for pacers for the Perth Running Festival. Phil Gore, a Jesse Chambers update and the Low Ceiling Podcast Transcend team feature in this week’s Weapons of WARP. 5km Road Race Registrations on the 6th December 2026: https://www.perthrun.com/  Perth Running Festival Pacers - please email simone@wamc.org.au or get in touch with us! And finally, for the observers - stick around to the end for your next clue.  Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

    Episode 128 | City to Surf | Perth 32 | Sydney Marathon

  4. Aug 24

    Trail to Transcend Episode 04 | 2026 Transcend Trails Series | Post Race Recap

    (AUDIO FIXED) Monday 24th August 2026 Welcome to the series finale of Trail to Transcend following 4 athletes as they take on the Avon Valley at 2026 Transcend Trails on Saturday 22 August. In our final episode, we check in with Annika Keall & Ben Leeson who both had to pull out in the 28km and the 65km respectively, Michael Edgar running a 3:51 in the 40km, Vic Hunn running 7:57 in the 65km and Chris Shaw running 7:45 in the 65km. We talk taper, the Carb Load, the cramping, the highs, lows and everything in between in what was a grueling but rewarding races for all involved.   This episode is brought to you by Transcend Trails. Starting at Walyunga National Park, traversing the Paruna Wildlife Reserve and finishing at Cobblers Pool, you will have access to some of the most stunning trails on offer in WA through the beautiful and untamed Avon Valley.  But don't be fooled - your body and mind will be challenged in ways you might least expect. Whether you're taking it on solo or enjoying a day on the trails with friends, race distances from 6K to 65K offer an inclusive and unforgettable race experience for people of all ages and abilities. Transcend. Rise above and go beyond. The Valley awaits…Find out more and enter now at transcendtrails.com

    Trail to Transcend Episode 04 | 2026 Transcend Trails Series | Post Race Recap

  5. Aug 17

    Episode 127 | Transcend Preview | Christmas Island Marathon | WAMC Lake Gwelup

    Monday 17th August 2026 We’re joined by friend of the show, Ella Eastaugh from Frontrunner Physiotherapy as we preview the big dance - Transcend Trails this Saturday. Ella chats about her rehab and return to running following a couple of setbacks, Simon shares his reflections following some niggles, Vici ticks another week in the lead up to this week's Transcend team relay and City to Surf later this month, and Chris shares his final preparations before the 65km. In local results we had the Christmas Island Marathon with friends of the show Bryan Lip and Ash Ritto Ritson, and very close to home we had the WAMC Lake Gwelup Run that had the 5km and 10km distances. The latest on the WA Women’s Track Night, a Potential 5K race organised by Josh Tighe and Vlad Ixel, and callout for Perth Running Festival pacers by the WAMC round off this week's Vici’s Verbalisations. Jamie Back, Carl Harrison and a Jesse Chambers update feature in this week’s Weapons of WARP.   Jesse Chambers Fundraising Page for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation: https://fundraise.curebraincancer.org.au/fundraisers/jessechambers/31-in-31  Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

    Episode 127 | Transcend Preview | Christmas Island Marathon | WAMC Lake Gwelup

  6. Aug 10

    Episode 126 | Perth Half | Backroads Gravel Run | Birdys BYU & Truth & Consequences

    Monday 10th August 2026 With our new WARP intro, the full gang is back as we catch up on the last two weeks of local running which included the WAMC Perth Half Marathon, Perth Trail Series Truth and Consequences, Ultra Series WA Birdy’s Backyard Ultra, and Backroads Gravel Run up in Chapman Valley. Chris is at the pointy end of his Transcend training, Vici (or Vishi) runs back to back races that included a Backroads Gravel Run win, and Simon is just in the corner of his daughter’s room trying his best not to be injured. WA Women’s Track night entries open this Thursday with presenting partner Reclab, and community partners Pentanet, Ogging Coaching & Tyack & Co. Also our final Transcend Community Run is this Sunday at Victoria dam. We talk about crabs and sticking a ball in it, and Douglas Clarke, Daniel MacPherson, Jesse Chambers, Kristy Wright, Asha Massong, and Trevor O’Callahan feature in our Weapons of WARP.   Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP Intro Music: RATSALAD. - Bike Beach Pub

    Episode 126 | Perth Half | Backroads Gravel Run | Birdys BYU & Truth & Consequences

  7. Aug 3

    Trail to Transcend Episode 03 | 2026 Transcend Trails Series | Pre Race Chat with Michael, Annika, Vic & Ben

    Monday 3rd August 2026 Welcome to Episode 03 of Trail to Transcend following 4 athletes as they train for the 2026 Transcend Trails on Saturday 22 August. In our final episode before the big dance, we check in with Annika Keall (running the 28km), Michael Edgar (running the 40km), Vic Hunn and Ben Leeson (taking on the 65km) on their training to date and confidence heading into the Avon Valley on Saturday the 22nd august 2026. From the inaugural Tarkine training camp, the Stirling Ridge FKT, course reccy runs to 5k/10km road races - the guys reflect on the last month, whether things went to plan, race day logistics and tips for runners and those crewing their loved ones. We talk 600g of Bix gels, a 3min first km at the start of the race, monsoon weather, Simon’s predictions and whether ‘Gollum’ will race the 65km.   This episode is brought to you by Transcend Trails. Starting at Walyunga National Park, traversing the Paruna Wildlife Reserve and finishing at Cobblers Pool, you will have access to some of the most stunning trails on offer in WA through the beautiful and untamed Avon Valley.  But don't be fooled - your body and mind will be challenged in ways you might least expect. Whether you're taking it on solo or enjoying a day on the trails with friends, race distances from 6K to 65K offer an inclusive and unforgettable race experience for people of all ages and abilities. Transcend. Rise above and go beyond. The Valley awaits…Find out more and enter now at transcendtrails.com with entries closing midnight 9th August 2026.

    Trail to Transcend Episode 03 | 2026 Transcend Trails Series | Pre Race Chat with Michael, Annika, Vic & Ben

  8. Jul 27

    Episode 125 | XC Short Course Champs | WA Coastal Running Festival Burns Beach

    Monday 27th July 2026 It’s Vici & Simon (along with Chris’ impersonation of Deeks on the trail) this week as we cover the State Cross Country Short Course Championships down in Burswood and the WA Coastal Running Festival up in Burns Beach. Vici gets ready for this week’s Perth half with Garmin telling her that she’s peaking, whilst Simon finishes a full week of training after some gardening leave and rounding the week off with a sneaky WA Coastal Running Festival run that was definitely silly.  Thanks to everyone who has joined us on our community trail runs in the lead up to Transcend. Our next community run is this Wednesday with a run with The Running Centre featuring a Brooks wear test and Pillar Performance.  Jack Sirett, Christie Lori, Ben Leeson, Joel Gray and Bryce Turvey feature in our Weapons of WARP. Go listen to RATSALAD on Spotify.    Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

    Episode 125 | XC Short Course Champs | WA Coastal Running Festival Burns Beach
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A podcast by WA runners, for WA runners. Join non elite runners Chris, Simon & Vici as they cover the roads, trails and track scenes in Western Australia, as well as interviewing notable personalities of the WA running community.

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  • Creator
    The WARP
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    WA Running Podcast

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