Runbelievable

🏃 Running Changes Us. Runbelievable is the running podcast that explores how running shapes who we become. Hosted by Josh Rischin, runners from all walks of life — from elites to first-timers — share what first got them lacing up and the moments that have defined them. These are stories of resilience, reinvention, adversity, connection, identity and growth. Stories about the challenges we face, the lessons we learn, and the unexpected ways running influences how we show up in life. Some guests have overcome addiction, illness, loss, separation or self-doubt. Others have discovered community, purpose, confidence and belonging through running. Every story offers a different perspective on how running shapes who we become. Whether you're preparing for your first parkrun or your 100th marathon, you'll find something of yourself in these conversations. 🌏 Episodes, commun

Runbelievable is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Runbelievable, a sports show with 49 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  EP 46 | Could the Secret to Running at 80 Be Training Less?

  Aug 18, 202641 minS1

  What if your biggest running goal was still decades away? For Nick Dunn, a horrific football injury 25 years ago left him with a broken leg, dislocated ankle and lasting limitations that he still manages today. Years later, after his health and fitness had fallen away, a friend's relentless persistence led him to his first triathlon... and two goals that would change the direction of his life. More than 100 triathlons later, Nick has represented Australia and achieved the first of those goals. The only one remaining? To still be racing when he's 80s. In this conversation, Nick shares how triathlon helped transform his life, why he's deliberately training less as he gets older, and how checking in with his 80-year-old self is changing the decisions he makes today. If you've ever wondered whether becoming a better runner sometimes means doing less, this episode might change the way you think about training for the long haul. In this episode: The horrific football injury Nick is still dealing with 25 years later. How struggling to keep up with his daughters became a catalyst for change. The friend who finally convinced him to give triathlon a go. The two goals Nick set after completing his very first event. Why training less could be the key to racing for decades to come. What Nick's 80-year-old self is teaching him about the choices he makes today. The six-minute story that completely changed how he sees his life. Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable: http://runbelievable.au New episodes drop every Wednesday; hit follow so you don't miss a lap! About Runbelievable Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.

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  Episode #45

  Ep 45: Why Would Anyone Run Seven Marathons In Seven Days? | Jess Peil

  Aug 11, 202638 minS1

  What happens when running stops being about you? For Jess Peil, running quickly became much more than chasing medals or PBs. Inspired by family, driven by purpose, and fuelled by an unwavering commitment to helping others, she's completed the Bravehearts Triple Seven challenge eight times, raised more than $650,000 for charity and become an Australian of the Year Local Hero nominee. In this conversation, Jess shares how running became a vehicle for advocacy, why community matters more than competition, the emotional highs and lows of running seven marathons in seven days, and the simple mindset that continues to drive everything she does. If you've ever wondered whether your running could make a difference beyond yourself, this episode might change the way you think about every step you take. In this episode: Why running became Jess's platform for advocacy rather than personal achievement. The emotional reality of completing seven marathons in seven consecutive days. How Bravehearts is helping protect children across Australia. Why community is one of running's greatest superpowers. The surprising emotional crash that follows extraordinary achievements. How everyday runners can create extraordinary impact. Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable: http://runbelievable.au New episodes drop every Wednesday; hit follow so you don't miss a lap! About Runbelievable Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.

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  Episode #44

  Ep 44: Why I'm Proud To Be A Slow Runner | Emma Hansford

  Aug 4, 202643 minS1

  What do you do when your body makes a decision your mind isn't ready to accept? For Emma Hansford, running was never about chasing podiums. But after becoming a mum and later navigating perimenopause, she found herself confronting something many runners quietly experience: the need to reset expectations. In this honest conversation, Emma shares her journey through postpartum recovery, perfectionism, identity and learning that success isn't always measured by pace. It's a conversation about redefining what it means to be a runner... and discovering that sometimes slowing down can move us forward. In this episode: How corporate triathlons sparked a love for running The reality of life after childbirth Perimenopause and its impact on running Letting go of perfectionism Why slower doesn't mean weaker Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable: http://runbelievable.au New episodes drop every Wednesday; hit follow so you don't miss a lap! About Runbelievable Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.

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  Episode #43

  Ep 43: How Running Helped Us Carry Eva's Memory | Alicia & Dan

  Jul 28, 202645 minS1

  When Dan and Alicia welcomed their first daughter, Eva, into the world, they were told she had an incredibly rare genetic condition and was unlikely to live beyond childhood. For the next seven years they navigated specialist appointments, uncertainty, and unimaginable heartbreak. Throughout it all, they kept running... including Eva and their second child Ivy as part of their routine. The role the running community has played throughout their journey is truly remarkable. This is a conversation about grief, resilience, community, and the remarkable little girl who continues to shape their lives long after her passing. In this episode: Eva's Cockayne Syndrome diagnosis just weeks after birth Navigating seven years of uncertainty and hope The role running played during the hardest years Keeping Eva's memory alive What moving forward really looks like after loss Runbelievable — real runners, unreal stories. Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable: http://runbelievable.au New episodes drop every Wednesday; hit follow so you don't miss a lap! About Runbelievable Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.

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  Episode #42

  Ep 42: I Spent Years Pretending I Was Okay | Rob Birchall

  Jul 21, 202650 minS1

  A pair of running shoes wrapped under the Christmas tree didn't just start Rob Birchall's running journey... they changed the direction of his life. After losing his father at a young age, serving in the Army, working as an ambulance dispatcher and quietly battling imposter syndrome, Rob spent years believing he had to hide how he really felt. Running didn't solve every problem. But it helped him discover something even more important... that being himself was enough. In this episode: Losing his father as a child The Christmas present that sparked a love for running Working in for the Army and NSW Ambulence Living with imposter syndrome Why asking for help changed everything Learning to finally be comfortable being himself Runbelievable — real runners, unreal stories. Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable: http://runbelievable.au New episodes drop every Wednesday; hit follow so you don't miss a lap! About Runbelievable Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.

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