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Episodes (113)

EP 133 | The Trail Running Masterclass; Everything Every Runner Should know about running off-road , with Salomon Athlete, Adventurer and Coach, Andrew Erasmus.

Aug 13, 2026 — Whether you're thinking about entering your first trail race, preparing for an ultra, or simply looking to become a more complete runner, this episode is your guide to the world of trail running. In this Trail Running Masterclass, Nic sits down with...

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EP. 132 | Life After Comrades Success, with Up Run Champion and Record Holder, George Kusche.

Jul 30, 2026 — Winning Comrades may be the dream, but what happens once you've crossed the finish line?In what is Making A Runners first Video Form Podcast Episode, Nic catches up with newly crowned 2026 Comrades Champion and Up Run Record Holder, George Kusche,...

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EP. 131 | Comrades Race Week & Race Day: Host Nic shares advice on preparing for the Final Run into the Ultimate Human Race.

Jun 09, 2026 — The training is done. COMRADES 2026 is here. In the final episode of the Making A Runner Comrades Mini Series, Nic shifts the focus away from training and towards the things that matter most during race week: staying healthy, staying calm, trusting...

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EP. 130 | How To Run Your Best Comrades; Host Nic breaks down tapering, goal setting and race-day execution.

Jun 02, 2026 — With just two weeks to go until Comrades, the training is largely done. The focus now shifts towards arriving at the start line healthy, confident, and ready to execute. In Episode 2 of the Making A Runner Comrades Mini Series, Nic takes a deep dive...

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EP. 129 | The Calm Before Comrades: Navigating the Final Weeks with Coach Nic.

May 26, 2026 — With Comrades just weeks away, the hard work is largely done — but for many runners, this is when the nerves, doubt, and overthinking really begin. In this episode of this special Making A Runner Comrades mini-series, Nic dives into the emotional and...

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EP. 128 | The Road Back: How George Kusche Rebuilt Himself Into One of South Africa’s Most Promising Distance Runners

May 13, 2026 — In this episode of Making A Runner, Nic sits down with one of the most exciting emerging names in South African endurance running — George Kusche. From competing as an NCAA middle-distance athlete in the United States while studying actuarial science...

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EP. 127 | How to Run Strong for Decades; Lessons from 1995 Comrades Winner Shaun Meiklejohn.

Apr 29, 2026 — What does it really take to stay strong in running for years — not just months? In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Meiklejohn, former winner of the Comrades Marathon, to unpack the principles behind true longevity in the sport. Shaun’s career is...

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EP. 126 | Train Smarter, Not Harder: The truth about periodisation and how your training can benefit from it with Endurance Coach Mike Roscoe.

Apr 16, 2026 — For years, runners have been told to follow structured training phases — base, build, peak, taper — but is traditional periodisation still the best way to train? In this episode of Making A Runner, Nic sits down with Coach Mike Roscoe to unpack one of...

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Heat Training For Endurance Performance; Unlock your best running potential through heat training modalities with practical advice from Sport Scientist and Endurance Coach, Andy Brodziak.

Mar 24, 2026 — In this episode of Making A Runner, Host Nic sits down with an old friend of the podcast, Coach Andy Brodziak , to explore one of the most powerful—and often misunderstood—tools in endurance training: heat adaptation. From mimicking altitude benefits...

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EP. 124 | Community Q&A with Annie Bothma; Latest carb stance, sub 3 hour marathon tips , how to deal with the pressure of races, strength training advice for runners and much more.

Mar 10, 2026 — To kick off a new year of Making A Runner, Host Nic Acampora is joined once again by one of the podcast’s most trusted voices — Sports Nutritionist (MSc), Running and Strength Coach , Annie Bothma — for a community-driven Q&A episode. Questions were...

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