Making A Runner

By Nic Acampora & David Fick

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Episodes: 83

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Making a Runner is an inspiring and informative podcast that delves into the world of running. Hosted by Nic Acampora and David Fick, the show features in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, experts, and enthusiasts from various running disciplines. Each episode uncovers the personal journeys, training techniques, and mental strategies of top runners and industry professionals, sharing valuable insights for listeners at every level of their running journey. From beginners looking to take their first steps into running to seasoned athletes aiming to achieve their personal bests, Making a Runner offers practical tips, motivation, and guidance to enhance running performance and overall well-being. The podcast looks to cover a wide range of topics, including race preparation, nutrition, recovery, mental resilience, injury prevention, and the latest trends in the running world. With a warm and engaging approach plus some lekker South African 'Gees', the hosts create a supportive space for runners to explore the challenges and triumphs of their sport, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. Making a Runner seeks to empower and inspire runners of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities, celebrating the joy of running and the limitless potential that lies within each individual. Whether you're an experienced marathoner or lacing up your shoes for the first time, this podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the athlete within and making your running dreams a reality. This is how runners are made....

Episode Date
S3|E14 - Master your Mental Game with Mental Performance Coach, Giovanni Bianco
May 01, 2024
S3|E13 - Finding Homeostasis: Running, Nutrition and Your Hormones with Annie Bothma, Professional Athlete, Nutritionist and Coach.
Apr 24, 2024
S3|E12 - DEEP DIVE - Understanding Running Knee Injuries with Dr Martin Khoury
Apr 10, 2024
S3|E11 - DEEP DIVE - The Balancing Act of Endurance Running with Dr Jordan Leppan
Apr 03, 2024
S3|E10 - The TTOM Special Edition with Irvette van Zyl
Mar 28, 2024
S3|E9 - DEEP DIVE - The Balancing Act of Endurance Running with Dr Jordan Leppan
Mar 20, 2024
S3|E8 - The Shoe Doctor Will See You Now…with Nicholas Rupanga, 2:18 Marathoner and Running Shoe Expert Adviser.
Mar 13, 2024
S3|E7 - Get Your Speed Work On Track with Erin Groll, Co-Founder of Community Track Club
Mar 06, 2024
S3|E6 - Watching from the sidelines; a catch up with your hosts as they too deal with setback.
Feb 28, 2024
S3|E5 - Why Runners Must Love Hills with Mike Obery, Founder and Captain of MustLoveHills Run Crew.
Feb 21, 2024
S3|E4 - Welcoming a New Era of The Comrades Marathon with Chief Jogger Ann Ashworth
Feb 07, 2024
S3|E3 - DEEP DIVE - Strength Training with Sport Scientist and Conditioning specialist , Ant Clark.
Jan 31, 2024
S3|E2 - Survival of The Fittest with Hollywood Athletics Professional Runner, Nkosikhona Pitbull Mhlakwana
Jan 24, 2024
S3|E1 - Feet On The Streets: Social Running Redefined with 2:13 Marathoner, Adam Lipschitz
Jan 17, 2024
S2|E33 - MHR - Menopause & Running with Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks
Dec 20, 2023
S2|E32 - 2023 Wrapped: a catch up with your hosts.
Dec 13, 2023
S2|E31 - DEEP DIVE - Part 2: Breathing for Runners with Dr Lawrence van Lingen
Dec 06, 2023
S2|30 - DEEP DIVE - Part 1: Breathing for Runners with Lawrence van Lingen
Nov 29, 2023
S2|E29 - Comrades Unlocked: A Roadmap to the Ultimate Human Race with Coach Parry
Nov 22, 2023
S2|E28 - DEEP DIVE - Understanding Lower Leg Injuries: Biomechanics, Training, and Personalised Approaches with Chiropractor and Pain Specialist, Martin Khoury
Nov 15, 2023
S2|E27 - Making a Trail Running Icon with Ryan Sandes
Nov 08, 2023
S2|E26 - MHR - What we learn on the bad runs and why they matter with Andriana Cronje, co-founder of Burnt Studios.
Nov 01, 2023
S2|E25 - Keep it Simple: Practical Advice to Improve your Running with Professional Athlete, Carla Molinaro.
Oct 25, 2023
SCTM | E3 - Anybody Can Run a Marathon with Adidas Running Captain, Jody Taylor.
Oct 11, 2023
S2|E24 - Dominate Any Distance with 2 x Olympian & 5 x NCAA Champion turned Marathoner, Dominique Scott
Oct 04, 2023
SCTM | E2 - The Trail Edition with Kane Reilly
Sep 27, 2023
S2|E23 - Running Out Your Retirement Years with Abbotts World Marathon Majors Medal Holder, Harry Botha.
Sep 20, 2023
SCTM | E1 - An Introduction to The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Sep 13, 2023
S2|E22 - Work, Run, Thrive: The Winning Formula for Work/Run Balance with Kyla Jacobs
Sep 06, 2023
S2|E21 - Running & Your Hormones + Injuries in Female Athletes, with Julie Rawdon.
Aug 30, 2023
S2|E20 - Pain, Persistence and Progress: Strategies for Dealing with Running Injuries with Physiotherapist, Julie Rawdon.
Aug 23, 2023
S2|E19 - MHR - Running & Your Menstrual Cycle: The Good, The Bad & The Beautiful with Emma Pallant-Browne
Aug 16, 2023
S2|E18 - The Journey to Pro: a look into Adrian Wildschutt's rise to professional status.
Aug 09, 2023
S2|E17 - MHR - Fuelling Her Run with Dietician and Triathlete, Mariella Sawyer.
Aug 02, 2023
S2|E16 - Unleashing "The Unknown Dutchman": How Piet Wiersma stunned the South African Running World with his iconic Novice Comrades Podium Finish
Jul 26, 2023
S2|E15 - Making HER Runner: Unlocking Her Athlete with new co-host, Leah Acampora
Jul 19, 2023
S2|E14 - Running with Diabetes: Challenging Stigmas & Conquering Ultra Distances with Jono Le Roux
Jul 12, 2023
BONUS EPISODE | From World Records to World Vision: Mike Wardian's Adventure-Filled Running Story.
Jul 05, 2023
S2|E13 - The Running "F-word": Fatigue, a Masterclass in Recovery with Sports Scientist, Anthony Clark.
Jun 28, 2023
Comrades Limited Series | The Expo Edition - Running Beyond Borders, Your Journey to The Ultimate Human Race.
Jun 21, 2023
S2|12 - Exploring the Depths of Endurance: Michael Baker's Solo Adventure of the Drakensberg Grand Traverse.
Jun 14, 2023
Comrades Limited Series | Episode 4 - Win YOUR Race with Comrades Champion, Gerda Steyn
Jun 07, 2023
S2|E11 - Making a Running Influencer with Geoffrey Crow @lets_run_faster
May 31, 2023
Comrades Limited Series | Episode 3 - Growing Gold-Medalists from Grassroots with Maxed Elite Team Manager Martin Ngwenya
May 24, 2023
S2|E10 - Celebrating a Lifetime of Running with 'The Mayor of Running', Bart Yasso.
May 17, 2023
Comrades Limited Series | Episode 2 - How to Run the Comrades Marathon with Coach Lindsey Parry
May 10, 2023
S2|E9 - The Gear that Made a Runner, in conversation with BURNT STUDIOS co-founder, Andriana Cronje.
May 03, 2023
Comrades Limited Series | Episode 1 - An Introduction to The Ultimate Human Race with Race Day Commentator, Cuan Walker.
Apr 26, 2023
S2|E8 - Running for Weight Loss & the Dangers of Under-fuelling with Dave Watkeys
Apr 19, 2023
TTOM Limited Series | Episode 6 - Ace your Race with Irvette van Zyl
Apr 12, 2023
S2|E7 - Get Your Head in the Game with Sports Psychologist, Dr. Kirsten van Heerden
Apr 05, 2023
TTOM Limited Series | Episode 5 - Get your head in the game, train your mind for race day.
Mar 29, 2023
S2|E6 - Never Back Down, The Underdog Story behind the 2023 SA Marathon Champion, Annie Bothma.
Mar 23, 2023
TTOM Limited Series | Episode 4 - Plan your Race and Race your Plan with 32 times TTOM finisher, Barry Holland.
Mar 15, 2023
S2|E5 - Unlock Your Best Running Potential with Nick Bester
Mar 08, 2023
TTOM Limited Series | Episode 3 - Fuelling for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon with Professional Athlete and Sports Nutritionist, Annie Bothma.
Mar 01, 2023
S2|E4 - Controversial Training Methods with local talent Matt Walsh.
Feb 22, 2023
TTOM Limited Series | Episode 2 - Everything you need to know about training for the TTOM.
Feb 15, 2023
S2|E3 - Running Nutrition 101 with dietician & professional triathlete, Mariella Sawyer.
Feb 08, 2023
TTOM Limited Series | Episode 1 - The Gold Standard of Racing with Race Manager Hilton Kearns
Feb 01, 2023
S2|E2 - What you can learn from how the pro’s train with Irvette van Zyl.
Jan 25, 2023
TTOM Limited Series | Intro
Jan 18, 2023
S2|E1 - Start the year on the right foot with Physiotherapist Julie Rawdon
Jan 11, 2023
S1|E20 - Death defying running with Bradley McNeil
Dec 28, 2022
S1|E19 - Running Adventures with Andrew Erasmus and Jordan Leppan
Dec 14, 2022
S1|E18 - Making a New Runner with the Startliners
Nov 30, 2022
S1|E17 - Making a Trail Running Legend with Linda Doke
Nov 16, 2022
S1|E16 - Understanding pain with Dr. Martin Khoury
Nov 02, 2022
S1|E15 - “I didn’t lose a toenail but I almost lost my life” with Training Tina
Oct 19, 2022
S1|E14 - Making an Olympic 400m athlete with Zakithi Nene
Oct 05, 2022
S1|E13 - The Science of Running with Sport Scientist, Ant Clark
Sep 21, 2022
S1|E12 - Making a Comrades Gold Medalist with Jenna Chalenor
Sep 07, 2022
S1|E11 - The Comrades Marathon Special Edition.
Aug 24, 2022
S1|E10 - Making a Trail Running Amputee with Turbo Trav
Aug 17, 2022
S1|E9 - Making a Runner against all odds with LIV 2 RUN
Aug 14, 2022
S1|E8 - Making a Comrades Marathon Legend with Record Holder Barry Holland
Aug 14, 2022
S1|E7 - Making a Runner from the Feet Up with Podiatrist Nelfrie Kemp
Aug 14, 2022
S1|E6 - Making an Ultra Distance Champion with Prodigal Khumalo
Aug 14, 2022
S1|E5 - Catching up with your Hosts
Aug 14, 2022
S1|E4 - From Ruin to Running, Making a Sober Runner with Jo Keppler
Aug 14, 2022
S1|E3 - Gammie On The Go - Making a Runner with a Disability
Aug 14, 2022
S1|E2 - Making an Olympic Athlete with Neheng Khatala & Coach Andrew Booyens
Aug 14, 2022
S1|E1 - Meet your Hosts: Nic and Davey
Aug 13, 2022