Running Matters

Running Matters


Latest Episodes

Ep 37- Craig (Crowie) Alexander- five-time Triathlon World Champion
July 18, 2019

Matt is joined with Co Host Paul Hadfield to interview Crowie and Brett Davidson. Crowie describes winning the Hawaiian Ironman as his life work. He talks about finding his niche in the US on the short course circuit, he raced as a pro for 14 years...

Ep 36- Steve Redfern- Larapinta Trail, 231km non-stop, plus Barkley Marathon 2019
July 12, 2019

Matt is joined with Co Host Paul Hadfield to interview Steve Redfern. Steve chats about running the Larapinta Trail non-stop for 231km. Steve also talks about crewing for a friend during the Barkley Marathon. Finally, Steve gives his advice about...

Ep 35- Rory Darkins- Mental Skills Coach
July 03, 2019

The brain limits our endurance capacity before our body needs to physically slow down, essentially the brain is wired to keep us safe, this consequently limits our potential. Rory shares psychological skills you can train and develop into your daily...

Ep 34- Sean Tindale- Runnulla Running Store- shoe expert
June 26, 2019

Sean played Rugby League for twenty years before getting into running with dodgy knees, he talks about starting as a road runner before transitioning into trail running. He chats about many of the famous trail races he has participated in including...

Ep 33- Sue Lloyd and Jake Reus- Adventure Racing- Team GuReus
June 19, 2019

Sue and Jake take us on an adventure talking about their self supported races they complete that can take anywhere from four to seven days in remote areas involving hiking, running, mountain biking and kayaking. One race they completed recently went...

Ep 32- Scott Richmond- 6th in UTA100, 3rd in Surf Coast Century 100
June 14, 2019

Matt is joined with Co Host Paul Hadfield to interview Scotty Richmond. Scott talks about his recent success at UTA100 where he finished an impressive 6th place in a time of 10:26. Scott also talks about his 3rd place at Surf Coast Century in 9:02....

Ep 31- Michelle Bruce- Triathlete and Dietitian
June 05, 2019

Matt is joined with Co Paul Hadfield to interview Michelle Bruce. Michelle talks about weight loss affecting performance, racing on liquids vs real foods while competing in ultras and the optimal amount of caffeine you can consume during races. She...

Ep 30 Philip Balnave- Slipper Running Marathoner
May 30, 2019

Matt is joined with Co Host Danny Toole to interview Philip Balnave. This unique gentleman has been running and racing in slippers for the past ten years with incredible results. It’s rare for Phil to run over 3hrs for a marathon in his slippers, he...

Ep 29 Lou Clifton- Ultra Running Champion
May 24, 2019

Matt is joined with Co Host Paul Hadfield to interview Lou Clifton. This amazing lady shares her experiences both good and bad in ultra-running races. She helps the listeners gain a better understanding of the physical and metal hardships in races of...

Ep 8- Peter Hadfield, dual Olympian and Com Games Silver Medallist
April 29, 2018

Matt is joined by co-host Paul Hadfield to interview Peter Hadfield, dual Olympian and Com Games Silver Medallist. Peter won a total of nine Australian Championships in Athletics between 1976 and 1985. He was the best decathlete in Australia for ten...