Making A Runner

A podcast by Nic Acampora

99 Episodes

  1. S2|E24 - Dominate Any Distance with 2 x Olympian & 5 x NCAA Champion turned Marathoner, Dominique Scott

    Published: 10/4/2023

  2. SCTM | E2 - The Trail Edition with Kane Reilly

    Published: 9/27/2023

  3. S2|E23 - Running Out Your Retirement Years with Abbotts World Marathon Majors Medal Holder, Harry Botha.

    Published: 9/20/2023

  4. SCTM | E1 - An Introduction to The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

    Published: 9/13/2023

  5. S2|E22 - Work, Run, Thrive: The Winning Formula for Work/Run Balance with Kyla Jacobs

    Published: 9/6/2023

  6. S2|E21 - Running & Your Hormones + Injuries in Female Athletes, with Julie Rawdon.

    Published: 8/30/2023

  7. S2|E20 - Pain, Persistence and Progress: Strategies for Dealing with Running Injuries with Physiotherapist, Julie Rawdon.

    Published: 8/23/2023

  8. S2|E19 - MHR - Running & Your Menstrual Cycle: The Good, The Bad & The Beautiful with Emma Pallant-Browne

    Published: 8/16/2023

  9. S2|E18 - The Journey to Pro: a look into Adrian Wildschutt's rise to professional status.

    Published: 8/9/2023

  10. S2|E17 - MHR - Fuelling Her Run with Dietician and Triathlete, Mariella Sawyer.

    Published: 8/2/2023

  11. S2|E16 - Unleashing "The Unknown Dutchman": How Piet Wiersma stunned the South African Running World with his iconic Novice Comrades Podium Finish

    Published: 7/26/2023

  12. S2|E15 - Making HER Runner: Unlocking Her Athlete with new co-host, Leah Acampora

    Published: 7/19/2023

  13. S2|E14 - Running with Diabetes: Challenging Stigmas & Conquering Ultra Distances with Jono Le Roux

    Published: 7/12/2023

  14. BONUS EPISODE | From World Records to World Vision: Mike Wardian's Adventure-Filled Running Story.

    Published: 7/5/2023

  15. S2|E13 - The Running "F-word": Fatigue, a Masterclass in Recovery with Sports Scientist, Anthony Clark.

    Published: 6/28/2023

  16. Comrades Limited Series | The Expo Edition - Running Beyond Borders, Your Journey to The Ultimate Human Race.

    Published: 6/21/2023

  17. S2|12 - Exploring the Depths of Endurance: Michael Baker's Solo Adventure of the Drakensberg Grand Traverse.

    Published: 6/14/2023

  18. Comrades Limited Series | Episode 4 - Win YOUR Race with Comrades Champion, Gerda Steyn

    Published: 6/7/2023

  19. S2|E11 - Making a Running Influencer with Geoffrey Crow @lets_run_faster

    Published: 5/31/2023

  20. Comrades Limited Series | Episode 3 - Growing Gold-Medalists from Grassroots with Maxed Elite Team Manager Martin Ngwenya

    Published: 5/24/2023

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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....