Episode #71
69: Running to Give Back: Guiding & Pacing; A Runner’s Journey
This week we sit down with Enrique Suana, whose running journey began in 2009 at the Sydney Marathon and has since taken him across the world completing over 56 marathons and dedicating himself to guiding athletes with disabilities through Achilles International. Enrique shares how running transformed his life, from losing weight and discovering City2Surf to finding purpose in helping others experience the sport we often take for granted. He opens up about guiding blind athletes, the trust required, the protocols, the emotional moments, and the privilege of supporting someone else’s marathon dream including Boston qualifiers, world majors, and countless community events. We dive into pacing, the discipline behind even splits, the pressure of leading a pace group, and the “can’t fail” mindset that kicks in when runners depend on you. Enrique also reflects on how running culture has evolved, the rise of community, and why giving back has become the heart of his journey. This episode is full of insight, passion, and the kind of stories that remind us why running matters not just for ourselves, but for the people we lift up along the way.
