Runbelievable: Real Runners, Unreal Stories
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!
Here’s how to keep in touch:
Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/runbelievable/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnblv_official/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rnblv_official
Email: joshua@runbelievable.au
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Episodes
20 episodes
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 radica...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 Maratho...
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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 hi...
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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 2...
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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 doo...
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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 anxie...
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Episode 9
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45:06
Ep 8: From Cotton Tees to Confidence: Nicole’s Robinson's Fearless Running Journey
Episode DescriptionSome 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 ...
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Ep 7: Low-Key Legend: Andy Reddiex on Injuries, Heart Surgery, and Finding Balance Beyond Strava
Episode DescriptionSome 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 ru...
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Episode 7
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Ep 6: From Setback to Strength: Trail Safety, Mindset, and Recovery with Ash O’Loughlin
Episode DescriptionRunning 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 ...
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Episode 6
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Ep 5: Ageless and Relentless: Running Strong After 60 with Mark Wigglesworth
Episode DescriptionRunners 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 ...
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Episode 5
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59:52
Ep 4: What Happens When Running Becomes Your Lifeline: Mighty Mark’s Powerful Reinvention
Episode 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, ...
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Episode 4
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Ep 3: 41k Blackout... What Happens Next? Hamid’s Unforgettable Marathon Story
Episode 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 h...
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Episode 3
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Ep 2: She Witnessed The Unthinkable! Lisa Bird’s Hilarious and Heartfelt Running Journey
Episode 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, gritt...
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Episode 2
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Ep 1: Participation Bling, Zero Glory: Meet Joshie & Matty and the World of Everyday Runners
From 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...
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Trailer: Welcome to Runbelievable: Real Runners, Unreal Stories
Runbelievable 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...
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