This week, Sam & Katie catch up with Mel Hodges — founder of the Bermagui Run Club and a passionate community builder on the South Coast. Mel first laced up while working a desk job in Canberra, and since then has completed four half marathons and is now deep into training for her debut Sydney Marathon.

We dive into:

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  Her 28km long run from Narooma to Dalmeny

  
  


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  How she's balancing strength work, run programming, and nutrition

  
  


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  Getting coaching certified and supporting others in her club

  
  


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  What it’s like growing a coastal run community, with Bermagui Run Club meeting Sundays at 7am from Honorbread for 2.5k or 5k options.

  
  

Also in this episode:

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  Katie reflects on her Hyrox recovery and a tough knee update.

  
  


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  Sam logs his biggest week back, hitting 105km with 12x400s, a hilly tempo, and some longer intervals — all while shaking off a cold.

  
  

Café Kit of the Week:

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  Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 – Mutant White

  
  


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  Asics Glideride Max w/ custom insoles

  
  


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  Nike Pegasus Plus

  
  

Round the Club Shoutouts:

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  Alex Bui – Wollongong Track Club

  
  


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  Rede Carney – JT Running

  
  


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  Will Page – Never Lazy Run Club

  
  


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  Frances Matters – Bermagui Run Club