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 ...
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Ep 9: From Worksite to Start Line: Craig Parsons on Mental Health, Societal Norms, and Running for Balance
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44:59Running 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…
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Ep 8: From Cotton Tees to Confidence: Nicole’s Robinson's Fearless Running Journey
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55:16Episode 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 conn…
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Ep 7: Low-Key Legend: Andy Reddiex on Injuries, Heart Surgery, and Finding Balance Beyond Strava
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55:05Episode 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 th…
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Ep 6: From Setback to Strength: Trail Safety, Mindset, and Recovery with Ash O’Loughlin
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44:46Episode Description Running injuries can break your body and spirit. After back-to-back wins at the Guzzler 21K, trail runner and paediatric physio Ash O'Loughlin was flying. Then, a complex knee injury brought everything to a halt; forcing her to swap long runs for long rehab sessions and rethink her relationship with running. In this raw, emotion…
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Ep 5: Ageless and Relentless: Running Strong After 60 with Mark Wigglesworth
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59:45Episode Description Runners slow down with age, right? Despite being tech-savvy, Mark Wigglesworth never got that brief. After taking up running in his early 60s, Mark has gone from casual jogs and the occasional parkrun, to routinely clocking over 100 kilometres a week; regularly topping his age group and rewriting what’s possible later in life. B…
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Ep 4: What Happens When Running Becomes Your Lifeline: Mighty Mark’s Powerful Reinvention
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46:07Episode Description: After years of addiction, poor mental health, and tough life choices, Mighty Mark found running almost by accident... and it changed everything. In this powerful episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with a man who went from rock bottom to becoming his parkrun community’s “Runner of the Year.” From his first tenta…
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Ep 3: 41k Blackout... What Happens Next? Hamid’s Unforgettable Marathon Story
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40:02Episode Description: Forty-one kilometres into a marathon, his body stopped... but somehow, he crossed the finish line. In this unforgettable episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Hamid to hear the incredible running story of a marathon finish he doesn’t even remember, and the community spirit and sheer determination that carried…
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Ep 1: Participation Bling, Zero Glory: Meet Joshie & Matty and the World of Everyday Runners
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8:43From finish-line bling to faceplants… welcome to Runbelievable. In this pilot episode, Joshie and Matty lace up for the very first time to share why they run, what keeps them going, and how this running podcast will celebrate the weird and wonderful world of everyday runners. It’s part warm-up lap, part participation award, and all about finding th…
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Ep 2: She Witnessed The Unthinkable! Lisa Bird’s Hilarious and Heartfelt Running Journey
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28:03Episode Description: Running on fumes, bargain shoes, and one unforgettable start-line moment. In this first full episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Lisa Bird to hear the hilarious, gritty, and downright unbelievable stories behind her running journey. From pacing a half marathon on just 30 minutes’ sleep, to tackling an overs…
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Trailer: Welcome to Runbelievable: Real Runners, Unreal Stories
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0:58Runbelievable is the running podcast where everyday runners share their not-so-everyday stories. Hosted by Josh Rischin, this show celebrates the human side of running... the funny, the gritty, and the downright ridiculous. Each episode, guests from all walks of life reveal what first got them lacing up, what keeps them going, and the wild mishaps …
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