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7 Nov 2025 • 32 minutes read
What’s better than listening to people talk about running while you’re running? With so many amazing running podcasts in Australia, a fantastic problem we’re all now faced with is how do we find time to listen to them all? Is the answer 200km weeks with the headphones in, or is it being super selective with what you listen to?
If you’re like us, 200km weeks are not a sustainable option. So, we spoke to the hosts of over 20 Australian running related podcasts to make it easier to make up who to listen to on your next run, and the run after that!
Hosted by: Phoebe & Anna
How they describe it: “Australia’s biggest running pod for women”
Started: 2024
Episode count: 80
Frequency: Every Monday
Episode Structure: “We talk about the things that keep amateur runners up at night. from training, recovery, mindset, products, nutrition, strength, injuries, through to unpacking fads or running news and controversies”
Notable Guests: “We rarely do guests! Friends of the show include Grace Tame, Jess Stenson, Issie Hume and Laura Henshaw”
Top Episodes: “One of our personal faves recently was on the mental load and how it can impact your training”
Avg Length Episode: 40 minutes
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Social runners”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Hayley Moody and Justine Lea
How they describe it: “A podcast and community created by women, for women, where every pace, every distance, and every runner is welcome. We are Hayley and Jussie, two friends who quite literally ran into each other one day on a run. We started The Women’s Running Collective when we realised something was missing a podcast made just for female runners in Australia. Our mission is simple: to create a space where women feel supported, seen, and empowered. A space to ask questions, share experiences, learn about their bodies, and celebrate every kind of run whether you’re chasing a marathon goal, a Parkrun PB, or just finding your rhythm on your first 5K. Each week, we share honest conversations about running and life from training tips and race reflections to pelvic floor health, fuelling your body, motherhood, and everything in between. You’ll also hear from incredible women in the running community who inspire us to lace up and keep showing up. Expect belly laughs, real talk, and plenty of encouragement because here, it’s not about being the fastest. It’s about running your own race, together.”
Started: April 6, 2024
Episode Count: 57
Episode Structure: “We do a recap of our weeks running, then we dive into a topic or interview, then we round out with listener questions and recommendations”
Notable Guests: “We were honoured to interview some of Australia’s most inspiring female athletes and change-makers, including Laura Henshaw, Lisa Weightman, Gemma O’Neill, Lucy Bartholomew, Emma Jeffcoat, and Lissy Duncan and international podcast host Sarah Hartley, each sharing their wisdom, resilience, and passion for women’s sport.”
Top Episodes:
– Fuel Your Run: The Ultimate Guide to Running Nutrition
– 5K, 10K, Half or Full: What’s the Hardest Race to Run and Train For?
– How do you actually start running?
Avg Length Episode: 35-40 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “All distances. We both ran marathons this year so there was alot of marathon chat but now we are training for a 5k. Last year we both ran ultra trails… We like mixing it up for our listeners, trying to ensure there is something for everyone”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “The Women’s Running Collective is for women who run or want to. It’s for the everyday runner balancing life, work, family, and everything in between. For the woman chasing a marathon finish line, a Parkrun PB, or simply 30 minutes of peace on a Sunday morning.Any women at any pace at any distance”
Links: Spotify, Instagram and Website
Hosted by: Lyds and Est
How they describe it: “A conversation for women runners that go beyond running. Giving women runners a safe space to learn, listen and engage.”
Started: 2021
Episode Count: 143
Episode Frequency: Weekly/Fortnightly
Notable Guests: “Colleen Quiggley, Philly Bowden, Allie Ostrander, Grayson Murphy, Lucy Bartholomew, Kathrine Switzer, Zoe Hobbs, Izzi Batt-Doyle”
Top Episodes:
– Ep 96. Podiums, peace and periods with professional athlete Colleen Quigley
– Ep 108. The art of endurance: Phily Bowden’s journey as an elite marathoner
– Ep 67. How to be a better runner
Avg Length Episode: 30 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Any and all”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Women* runners”
Links: Spotify, Instagram and Website
Hosted by: Sophie Lane (Exercise Physiologist) and Lydia Mckay (Physio)
How they describe it: “The Stronger Stride Podcast is a platform delivering research-based education and entertainment to recreational runners. Hosted by Exercise Physiologist/Running Coach, Sophie Lane and Physiotherapist, Lydia Mckay, the show explores the science, stories and strategies on how to become a better runner.
Featuring conversations with athletes, coaches, allied health professionals and researchers, the show bridges the gap between science and real-world running. Listeners can expect evidence-based discussions, practical training advice, and honest insights into performance, motivation, mindset, and recovery.
Whether it’s breaking down the latest running research, unpacking common training mistakes, or sharing stories from the trails, Stronger Stride empowers runners to understand their bodies, improve performance, and find longevity in the sport they love.”
Started: 28 December, 2020
Episode Count: 220
Episode Structure: “We release episodes every Sunday morning, alternating fortnightly between a guest interview and a solo episode. The interviews feature conversations with elite athletes, researchers, clinicians and technical experts. The solo episodes offer a chance for us to dive deep on particular areas of interest such as plyometrics, bone stress injuries, personal race recaps, psychology, training zones and so much more.”
Episode Frequency: Weekly
Notable Guests: “Honestly, they’re all been incredible. Phil Gore, Backyard Ultra world record holder, was a pretty special one. As well as some amazing people that we look up to like Dr Izzy Smith, Freya Bronwin, Nick Jankovskis, Dan Price, Mick Chapman and so many more.”
Top Episodes:
– Aidan The Dietitian – enhancing running performance through food
– Diagnosis and Management of Tibial Stress fractures with physiotherapist Beau Tyrrell
– Double Threshold Training w Matt Hansen
Avg Length Episode: 45 – 60 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Recreational running 5km to ultra-marathon.”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Any runner who wants to better understand how they can reduce their injury risk, improve performance and learn to love movement.”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Bradley Croker (PB 2:17), Brady Threlfall (PB 2:19), Julian Spence (PB 2:14)
How they describe it: “The Inside Running Podcast is a comprehensive, yet relaxed, weekly roundup of the running world, delivered by three sub-2:20 marathoners. It mixes detailed discussions of Australian and world distance running news with the hosts’ personal training updates, race breakdowns, and interviews with elite athletes. It’s informative and highly engaging, providing a true “inside” look at the sport.”
Started: “The podcast officially started around November 2017, following the hosts documenting their training for the 2017 Berlin Marathon.”
Episode Count: 600+
Episode Structure: “The show follows a relaxed format with several distinct, regular segments: 1. “Training Talk” (The hosts review their own weekly training and check in with each other).
2. Running News (A comprehensive breakdown of results from local Australian races to international events).
3. Listener Questions/Training Talk (Answering audience questions on training, gear, and race strategy).
4. Guest Interview (Usually an Australian runner or coach).
5. “Moose on the Loose” / “The Whispers” (Banter and running gossip/rumours).
6. Gear Review (Often in a dedicated “Shoe Geeks” segment)”
Episode Frequency: Weekly, with more bonus bonus
Notable Guests: “The podcast regularly features top Australian distance runners and athletes, including: Stewy McSweyn, Jess Stenson, Pat Tiernan, Izzy Batt-Doyle, and running legend Craig Mottram.”
Top Episodes: “Popular episodes are often those featuring Olympic/World Championship athletes, major marathon race recaps (e.g., Melbourne, Gold Coast, Chicago), and detailed discussions on elite-level training secrets and strategy.”
Avg Length Episode: 45 – 60 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Primarily focused on Australian and international distance running and road racing (marathon, half-marathon, 5k/10k), as well as track athletics (1500m to 10,000m) and cross country”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Runners of all abilities who are interested in competitive distance running, want to stay up-to-date with Australian athletics news, and enjoy hearing a mix of elite-level training discussion, gear reviews, and relatable banter from experienced marathoners”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Chris Armstrong (“Chriso”) and Zac Newman (“Zacca”)
How they describe it: “The Better With Running Podcast is an inclusive, in-depth chat with a focus on competitive endurance running, especially the marathon and half-marathon. The hosts share training updates and bring on athletes—from dedicated amateurs to elites—to break down the commitment, strategy, and mental fortitude required to achieve a personal best. It’s about the process of becoming a better runner.”
Started: 2020
Episode Count: 260
Episode Structure: “Typically includes a combination of: 1. Host updates on their own training. 2. A main segment, often a detailed interview with an athlete or coach about their training block, race preparation, race recap, or running journey. 3. Insights and advice on training philosophy.”
Episode Frequency: Weekly
Notable Guests: “Guests often include high-level Australian distance runners and coaches, such as: Andy Buchanan (Australian marathon record holder, Olympian, and coach). Other guests frequently feature successful Run2PB athletes (the coaching group affiliated with the podcast) who have recently achieved significant PBs.”
Top Episodes: “Popular/recent episodes often feature race recaps (e.g., Melbourne Marathon) and interviews with elite athletes or those on the cusp of major running breakthroughs (e.g., EP267: Andy Buchanan on Setbacks and the Road to Valencia).”
Avg Length Episode: 60 to 90 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Primarily focused on distance running and road racing, with a strong emphasis on the marathon and half-marathon, as well as the 5k and 10k for personal best efforts.”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Runners who are training for a personal best in a major road race (especially marathon/half-marathon), who are motivated by detailed training insights and real-life stories of runners’ progress, setbacks, and triumphs. Ideal for those who enjoy the Australian running scene.”
Links: Spotify and Instagram and to be coached by Run2PB you can check out with page here.
Hosted by: Matt McKenzie, Jordan Miles, Chirs Littlejohn
How they describe it: “We’re not elites, and that’s exactly the point. Good Good Running is a podcast made by and for amateur runners giving it a real crack. We hope everyday runners see a bit of themselves in our stories, stick around for the respectfully unhinged banter, and feel part of a growing, inclusive running community.”
Started: December, 2023
Episode Count: 87
Episode Structure: “We use the first part to catch up on life and spend some time with unstructured back and forth, we want our pod to sound like long run chat.
– Catch ups and training
– Running news
– Shoe of the week
– GGR Goods and services
– Sometimes we add in listener questions or race recaps”
Episode Frequency: Weekly
Notable Guests: “They range from Gen Gregson to Dave McNeil to Andy Buchanan”
Top Episodes: “Andy Buchanan, Julian Spence, Izzi Batt-Doyle, GC marathon recap”
Avg Length Episode: 80 to 90 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Long distance”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Dane Verway (Physiotherapist, Coach)
How they describe it: “A podcast were the host Dane Verwey chats to anyone he finds inspiring or interesting in the running community and he selfishly wants to chat to the them (what better vehicle than a podcast) but he also hopes others emergently find some of the episodes interesting/useful. Dane has been heavily involved in the sport as an athlete coach physio fan for the past 30 years.”
Started: 2019
Episode Count: 192
Top Episodes:
– Episode 61 – Dr. Keith Livingstone – An amazing insight into the Principles of Arthur Lydiard
– Episode 37 – ‘Everyone is depleted of energy!’ With Jozef Frucek (Fighting Monkey)
Avg Length Episode: 60 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Performance”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “The nerdy runner, who wants to get better”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Isobel and Ron Tait
How they describe it: “The Peak Endurance Podcast dives deep into the science, psychology, and soul of endurance running. Each episode explores the training strategies, mindset tools, and real-world lessons that help trail and ultra runners reach their peak — on and off the trails. Like a chat with friends, this is your go-to resource for becoming a stronger, smarter, and more resilient athlete.”
Started: August, 2019
Episode Count: 283
Episode Structure: “It used to be interviews but now it is Ron and I discussing different training topics”
Episode Frequency: Weekly
Notable Guests: “Laz, Matt Fitzgerald, Catra Corbett, Damian Hall, Maggie Guteral, Beau Miles, Dean Karnazes, Ruth Croft, Karl Meltzer, Stacy Sims, Alex Hutchinson, John Kelly”
Top Episodes: “Laz, Beau, Matt F”
Avg Length Episode: 60 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Ultras”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “People who like a podcast that is like a catch up with friends, but who still like to learn all about ultra running and how to get better at running.”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Shayle Korander
How they describe it: “The podcast is a comedic, sometimes serious and often controversial take on running. We aren’t afraid to talk about all things rogue regarding running.”
Started: August, 2023
Episode Count: 50
Episode Structure:
– Rapid Fire Questions
– Running Red Flags/Green Flags
– Alphaflys in the Wild
– The Rhyming Runner
– Things That Have Crossed My Desk
Notable Guests: “Jog On Crago, Louis Phillips, Nike Product Expert Michael Osten, Courtney Atkinson, Tim Franklin”
Top Episodes:
– Ep.24 Matt Hanso
– Ep.27 Jog on Crago
– Ep.32 Dave the Runner
– Ep.33 Courtney Atkinson
Avg Length Episode: 45 to 60 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Running of all forms”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Perfect for any runner who wants a laugh with a bit of serious running talk in between.”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Simone Brick, Jess Jason, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel, and James Sieber.
How they describe it: “Peak Pursuits is a podcast all about trail running in Australia — the people, the places, and the stories that make the sport so special. We dive into everything from training and racing to the highs and lows of life on the trails, bringing you conversations with Australia’s best trail runners and industry experts.”
Started: April 16, 2024
Episode Count: 143
Episode Structure:
Main Show – 4 main hosts, rotating: 1) recapping their weeks/general life update, 2) Any News in trail Running, 3) Recent Results, 4) Listener Questions, 5) Upcoming races in AUS
Race Previews – Targeting the key trail events based on competition depth, typically James and Brodie, sometimes with another main show host or quest: 1) event overview, 2) weather, 3) Storylines, 4) Each distance runner preview, 5) Our picks per distance.
Interviews – typically hosted by James, Elite trail athletes, industry professionals, and other related people in the sport.
Notable Guests: “Kate Avery | Kellie Angel | Charlie Hamilton | Michael Dimuantes | Ben Burgess | Caitlin Fielder | Luke Nelson”
Top Episodes: “Beth McKenzie Post-UTA Interview | Charlie Hamilton Interview | Episode 73: UTMB Preview | Episode 51 ft. Michael Dunstan”
Avg Length Episode: 70 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Trail Running”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Any trail runner or trail curious roadrunner – from weekend runners chasing new summits to elite athletes pushing their limits.”
Links: Spotify and Instagram, plus to be coached by James you can view more his page on RunDais here.
Hosted by: Jason Hunt
How they describe it: “Execs Who Run is a podcast about how running shapes the way leaders live, lead, and think. Each week, I sit down with a founder, executive, or leader who also happens to be a runner, and unpack how the miles they’ve run have influenced who they are and how they lead. It’s a warm, honest, and story-driven conversations about ambition, endurance, and what it takes to keep moving forward, on the road and off it.”
Started: February, 2025
Episode Count: 20
Episode Frequency: Fortnightly
Episode Structure: “Opening chat – recent memorable run, career/life background, running origin and background, main topic (adjacent to the ideas of life leadership and running), three pieces of advice, close “
Notable Guests: “Tim Minchin (Musician, Composer, Comedian), Peter Scott (Former Commander of the Australian Navy Submarine Arm), Phoebe Pincus (fellow podcaster and COO at Startmate), Rick Baker (Co Founder BlackBird Ventures)”
Top Episodes: “Tim Minchin, Phoebe Pincus, Peter Scott, Mia Farrow, Ned Philips”
Avg Length Episode: 60 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “All runners”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Anyone who loves stories about interesting people, what they have learnt from running and how they apply it to life”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Majell Backhausen
How they describe it: “We have conversations which you can learn from and grow from. If you listen to an episode and learn nothing new, I’d be surprised.”
Started: “Back in 2020. I said to myself I couldn’t shave my beard until I had 6 episodes to ready to post and so I had a decent beard when I finally got it rolling”
Episode Count: 50
Episode Frequency: Fortnightly
Episode Structure: “Long form conversation. Let the guest talk, shut up and listen”
Notable Guests: “Kilian Jornet, Courtney Dauwalter, Tyson Yunkaporta, Bob Brown, Helena Norberg-Hodge”
Top Episodes: “Lucy Bartholomew”
Avg Length Episode: 60 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Loosley it’s running focused, but we try to look beyond the carbs/hour conversations.”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “People who want to find out about humans behind the facade”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Paul (Haddy) Hadfield
How they describe it: “I like to ask the questions that haven’t been asked. I love doing the research and finding out how the best athletes operate then distilling it down for the benefit of the listeners.”
Started: 2019
Episode Count: 141
Episode Structure: “Relaxed chat with some of Australia’s best athletes, coaches and running focussed health professionals.”
Notable Guests: “Genevieve Gregson, Sinead Diver, Brett Robinson, Jess Stenson, Eloise Wellings, Rob De Castella, Pat Tiernan, Courtney Atkinson, Craig Alexander, Ollie Hoare, Rohan Browning”
Top Episodes: “Favourite recent one is with Sam Harvey. Ultra Marathon running God!”
Avg Length Episode: 60 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Road, track, trail, ultra, backyard.”
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Anyone who wants the stories and inside knowledge from the best without the host getting in the way too much!”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
Hosted by: Cathy Duffy and Andy DuBois
How they describe it: “A podcast for ultra and trail runners that devles deep into the science and physiology of training and racing ultras”
Started: June, 2021
Episode Count: 22
Episode Structure: “Each week we pick a topic related to ultra-running, usually training or racing but sometimes deavle into the psychology or philosophy of ultras. Host Cathy Duffy ask the questions and shares her experience and I answer as in depth as possible”
Notable Guests: “The Mile 27 Coaches”
Top Episodes:
– Mastering the Art of Ultra-Running: Key Training Sessions for Success
– Conquer the 100-Mile Distance: Training Secrets Revealed
Avg Length Episode: 60 minutes
Running Discipline Focus: “Ultra and Trail Running
Who is this podcast perfect for? “Perfect for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of training and racing trail and ultra races from one of the sports most experienced and knowledgable coaches. The focus is on delivering information in an easy to understand way that allows listeners to easily apply it to their own training.”
Links: Spotify and Instagram
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