Sunday Runday The Podcast

This week we sit down with Tommy, whose running journey started like many of ours... hating every minute of it.   From using running as punishment at footy training to completing marathons, endurance challenges and becoming a passionate advocate for mental health, Tommy's story is one of growth, resilience and purpose.   We discuss his experience running 10 marathons in 10 days to raise awareness for men's mental health, how running helped him organise his thoughts and become a better father, partner and person, and why he believes endurance challenges should be about something bigger than yourself.   Tommy also shares the story behind his Sydney Marathon Double, where he ran from the finish line to the start line before turning around and completing the official Sydney Marathon course.   Beyond the kilometres, this conversation explores mental health, family, purpose, domestic violence awareness and the impact a single person can have when they use running as a force for positive change.   Whether you're training for your first marathon or searching for a deeper reason to lace up your shoes, this is an episode that will leave you inspired.

This week, Julie joins the podcast to share the incredible story of becoming the fastest known female to run the length of Australia.   Starting her running journey later in life, Julie went from being a smoker and struggling with her health to discovering a passion for running, ultras, and pushing the limits of what she believed was possible. We discuss the mindset behind tackling big challenges, the power of community, and how a simple decision to "give it a go" led her to taking on one of Australia's most remarkable running feats.   Julie shares what it was like spending 48 days crossing the country, averaging more than 80 kilometres a day, managing changing conditions, strong headwinds, and the physical and mental demands of running nearly 4,000 kilometres from Perth to Sydney. We also talk about the incredible support she received from her husband, her running club, and the people she met along the way.   This is a powerful conversation about courage, resilience, community, and discovering what is possible when you're willing to take the first step into the unknown.

This week, Jamie joins the podcast to share his inspiring journey from recovery to completing his first marathon at the Berlin Marathon.   After recognising his struggles with alcohol in his mid-twenties, Jamie made the life-changing decision to get sober and began searching for a new purpose. What started as a single Parkrun alongside his wife quickly grew into a passion for running, creating new friendships, a supportive community, and a completely different outlook on life.   We talk about his progression through the sport, from those early Parkrun mornings to completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising money for Alcohol Change UK, and eventually standing on the start line of the Berlin Marathon. Jamie also shares the challenges of dealing with an IT band injury in the lead-up to race day and how determination, community support, and months of training helped him reach the finish line of his first marathon.   This is a powerful conversation about recovery, resilience, community, and the positive impact that running can have on our lives.

This week we sit down with James a runner whose story is as tough as it is inspiring. Growing up with cystic fibrosis, James was told he’d have no quality of life and might not make it past childhood. Today, he’s running half marathons, marathons, and even a 50km ultra.   James breaks down what CF actually is, how it affects the lungs, digestion, salt levels, and daily life, and why “don’t Google it” is the first thing he tells people. He shares the reality of taking 30+ tablets a day, managing dehydration, cramping, mucus buildup, and the constant battle to stay healthy all while pushing himself further than anyone ever expected.   We dive into his running journey, from hating running to discovering a mindset shift that changed everything. As he shares, “I was told I was limited… that’s why my page is called limitless.”   James talks ultras, marathons, nutrition, the mental game, the support of his partner and daughter, and the messages he receives from families affected by CF who see hope in what he’s doing. It’s emotional, uplifting, and a reminder that running can rewrite the story you were told about your life.   A powerful conversation about resilience, mindset, and proving that limits aren’t always real.  

This week we chat with Esti, whose running journey is nothing short of incredible.    After years of battling autoimmune conditions and undergoing life-changing surgery, Esti discovered running as a way to rebuild both physically and mentally.   What started as a first marathon in 4:18 became a journey towards a 2:55 marathon, building a supportive community online, and inspiring others living with inflammatory bowel disease and stomas to believe that life doesn't stop after surgery.   But this episode isn't just about fast times.   It's about resilience. It's about perspective. And it's about learning that sometimes the biggest win isn't chasing another PB... it's knowing when to prioritise your health.   From running the Cali Marathon in Colombia to becoming one of the most recognisable faces at Sydney Marathon 2026, Esti shares his story with honesty, humour and an incredible amount of heart.   This is a conversation we know will inspire a lot of people.