Send us a text In this touching and inspiring podcast, our guest is Jack Adams, a dedicated runner, former military member, and missionary, about his incredible journey running the length of Japan. Jack shares his background, personal struggles, and how he harnessed faith and determination to embark on this massive undertaking, highlighting various…

Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Kgomotso Hamadziripi, a 22-year-old ultra runner, takes us through his extraordinary journey into the world of ultra running. From discovering his passion for running at a young age to maintaining an impressive running streak since August 2021, Kgomotso shares the highs and lows of competing in ultra-distan…

Send us a text In Episode 97 of the podcast, we interview ultra runner Grant Mitchell, winner of the inaugural Runyanga 100-miler in Zimbabwe. This engaging episode covers Grant’s background in sports performance, his transition from rugby to ultra running, and the unique experiences he had during the 100-mile race. Grant shares insights into his t…

Send us a text In this episode, the we converses with Juliana, who shares her extraordinary experience of running the Marathon Des Sables (MDS). From the logistical challenges before the race to the physical and emotional aspects of running in the desert, Juliana’s story is a testament to human determination and resilience. She also discusses her r…

Send us a text Join us in this riveting episode as we sit down with James, a determined and competitive runner, who shares his journey across the globe from the UK to the deserts of Morocco. We dive deep into his experiences and how he prepares, competes, and overcomes the challenges in ultra and trail running events like the Marathon Des Sables (M…

Send us a text Zukie Tandathu, is an ultra runner originally from South Africa, now based in the UK. Zukie shares his experiences of transitioning to the UK, his running journey, training for ultra marathons, and becoming a North Face Explorer. He also discusses the challenges and highlights of participating in races like the Dragon's Back Race, Ul…

Send us a text Welcome to episode 93 of the podcast! In this episode, Linda sits down with Paul Brillantes, an incredible independent athlete hailing from the Philippines known for his passion for ultra running, sky running, and cycling. Summary: - Paul recently completed the grueling Deep Japan Ultra (DJU) 80K and placed third. - He discusses his …

Send us a text Welcome to this episode of The Running Voyage podcast, where Linda dives deep into the remarkable journey of Gediminus Grinius, a seasoned ultra-marathon runner and former military member from Lithuania. They talk about Gediminus's win at Deep Japan Ultra in the 80km race with accumulated vert of over 4000m in a time of 8:55:57. Gedi…

Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, Linda interviews Marco Lui, a journalist with a rich background in running. They discuss Marco's insights and experiences in various marathons and trail races, including his role in the English live broadcast of Fuji 100. Marco shares his journey from financial journalism to running, his experiences at…

Send us a text Welcome to our latest race report episode, where we dive into the the Okumusashi Long trail race, set amidst the scenic trails of Hanno, Saitama. Exploring Hanno's Trail Treasures Located in the heart of Saitama, Hanno serves as the perfect backdrop for an exhilarating trail running experience. The race route not only showcases the b…

Send us a text In episode 90 of the podcast, we welcome back Admire Muzopambwa to discuss his recent win at the UTD (Ultra-Trail Drakensberg) race. Having previously interviewed Admire in the show's 20th episode, We reflect on Admire's growth as an athlete. Admire shares his excitement and the significance of his UTD win, alongside victories like K…

Send us a text Hiroaki is a NorthFace athlete based in Niigata. He was born in Shizuioka and as a young man he dreamt of being a professional soccer player, it was because he needed to run to stay fit for soccer that he got into running. In addition to being an extremely accomplished ultrarunner in his own right, Aki is also an events and race orga…

Send us a text The iconic Fuji 100, is now part of World Trail Majors, comprising various 100 milers all over the world. This race is about 166km with an accumulative vert gain of about 7039. The race will be broadcast live in both Japanese and English. Updated with an insights from James Mallion on the 100 as well as the Kai Links to watch live En…

Send us a text Nicolette is an accomplished top long-distance and ultra trail runner in South Africa. Before focusing her attention primarily on running Nicolette was a podium age group triathlete and mountain biker. Nicolette has been competing for almost 10 years and still races competitively.Nicolette is a veterinarian by trade and also shares h…

Send us a text Naoki Shimizu is a GPS artist runner. One of Naoki's principles in his running endeavours is to make running an accessible sport to everyone. His GPS journey began when he wanted to create a sport that his students in wheelchairs could also enjoy. Naoki has run over 12,500km in countries all over the world with over 1350 pieces of ar…

Send us a text Sheena and Shaun, are the founders of Live Adventure which has been running for over a decade, and they are the race organizers and race directors of the Addo Elephant Trail Run. Addo Elephant Trail Run Live Adventure Washie 100 Miler Support the show

Send us a text Bruce Noel Stevenson Fordyce (born 3 December 1955 in Hong Kong) is a South African marathon and ultramarathon athlete. He is best known for having won the South African Comrades Marathon a record nine times, of which eight wins were consecutive. He also won the London to Brighton Ultra Marathon three years in a row. He is the former…

Send us a text Quinlan Faris is an avid hiker, coffee enthusiast who hails from Madison, Wisconsin. His journey took him to Japan 20 years ago after a ten-month spell in China where he was a student of Tibetan Buddhism and Classical Tibetan Language. After a decade in Tokyo, during which time he took multiple back-packing trips to India and Nepal, …

Send us a text Mrs Preeti Dattatraya Maske, from Pune India is a 46 year old mother, wife, ultracyclist, ultrarunner, entreprenuer, motivational speaker and social worker. In addition to all this Preeti is an Ironman and has 5 Guinness World Record Awards under her belt! Preeti started her fitness journey after running a 5k at her child's school an…

Send us a text Day 21! Today's gem is from Liesl Koch. Link to full episode Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Today's gem is from Tobie Reyneke! Now Tobie has completed over 100, 100 mile races. Link to full episode. Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Shiori Statter is one of three women who ran the Tokyo Backyard Ultra this past November.Shiori managed to clock up an impressive 100km, meaning she ran the backyard loop for 15 hours. Shiori is also a professional in the fitness industry. Shiori also takes on challenges such as starting the New Year with a 100km run around her block…

Send us a text Day 19's gem is from Riana Henning. Full episode Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Day 18 - ourgem today is from Cody Reed. Link to full episode Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Day 17 is a gem from Dmitri Lechtchinski. Link to full episode Support the show

Send us a text Day 16's gem is from the episode with Deam Wight. Link to full episode. Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

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Send us a text Today's gem is from Emily Hawgood! It's a super gem. Link to full episode Support the show

Send us a text Today's gem is from Robert Self. Link to full episode. Support the show

Send us a text Day 12's gem is from Alain Riedacker! Link to full episode Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Day 11's gem is from Martin Crous. Link to full episode Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Day 10's gem is from Jack Davis. Link to Full episode. Support the show

Send us a text Day 9 is a gem from Hannah Rickman. Link to Full Episode The Spine Race UK Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Day is Brett Floren's running story. Brett's story is one of the most inspiring stories I have ever had the priviledge of sharing on the Podcast. Brett Florens is a well-renowned photographer as well as an accomplished runner. Brett started running when he was in the Police during a 6-week training camp which kickstarted his fitness …

Send us a text Day 7 ! Today's gem is from James McDonald. Link to James's full episode. James's Instagram Buy me a coffee Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Today's gem is from Daluhlanga Majeke. Link to full episode Dalu's Facebook Page Support the show

Send us a text Day 5 - our gem today is from my episode with Naomi Brand from 2023. It's not always going to be easy when we take on big challenges, the message is don't give up when it does. Link to full episode Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Today's gem is from Alan Mesfin. Alan walked across Japan and his channel is aptly named "Let's Try Something New". Links Full episode with Alan Alan's YouTube Channel Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Day 3's featured clip is from the episode with Nontuthuko Mgabhi. The Marathon's referred to in the intro are the 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Links 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days Nonthu's Facebook Page Full Episode Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text Day 2 of 21, the gem in this episode is from Rene Vollgraaff! Rene was the first person to complete AMUK (A challenge to complete 4 100milers in a Year). BTW - she placed third in 2016 at the race referred to in this episode. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. …

Send us a text This is a new bonus mini-series to jump start our spirit of adventure. This short clip is from my episode with Pierre Jordaan which was published last year. This is day 1 of 21! Links to Full Episode with Pierre Spotify Apple Podcasts Support the showAv Linda Kapembeza

Send us a text The RuNyanga Ultra Trail Run is the First 100-mile Ultra Trail Run in Zimbabwe. This race traverses some of the most beautiful landscapes in Zimbabwe on Mount Nyangani, in the Eastern Highlands. Mount Nyangani is the highest mountain in Zimbabwe at 2,592 metres. The mountain is located within Nyanga National Park, in Nyanga District,…

Send us a text Sven is a father, husband, videographer, photographer, runner and all-out adventurer. Sven has run all over South Africa and all over the world. In this episode, we talk about Sven's running story and he gives us a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes from a photographer and videographer's perspective. Links Philipp Reiter Sven'…

Send us a text Suzie has been conducting fitness classes for women since 2018. What started as a way to supplement her athlete's running programs has now grown into a full-time health business. Suzie officially started SuziFit in Landsdowne in 2020, helping women lead a healthier lifestyle with exercise as well as basic education on healthy eating.…

Send us a text " The backyard ultra or last one standing is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6.706 kilometres (4.167 mi) in less than one hour, which is a pace of 100 miles per 24 hours. The race is over when only one runner remains to complete a lap. This runner is marked as the winner and only …

Send us a text Wandisile started seriously running in 2015, he also runs to help manage his mental health. He started with the 5km distance, and the Nike running challenges nudged his competitive edge and he increased. Since then he has got all his Abbott World Marathon Majors. Wandisile also facilitates international races for local South African …

Send us a text Kieran is an avid downhill mountain biker and an everyday runner (his own words). Kieran hopes to spread the good word about running and riding through engaging internet videos. Kieran has been mountain biking since he was 10, he did downhill biking until he was 18. In 2017 he picked up some road running shoes and has been hooked sin…

Send us a text Luca, is an avid mountaineer as well as a trail runner - it can be argued that the two are intertwined. Luca was born in Rome, in Italy and he discoved his love for the outdoors and mountains through Boy Scouts, he was a member of a troop from the age of 8 to 24. Luca has explored the Apennines and the Dolomites in his home country o…

Send us a text Faith Suzuki is a runner turned triathlete based in Zushi. Currently, she is a triathlon coach and sports event specialist at Japan Multisport where she does everything from helping English-speakers navigate triathlon pursuits in Japan, to providing a wide range of support for events and organizations like Spartan Race and Japan Cycl…

Send us a text James is an avid runner, originally from England but currently travelling around Asia, keeping his daily run streak alive. At almost 500 days of running everyday, James sees it as a running challenge as well as an opportunity to combine two of his greatest passions - running and travel. He treats running as mental therapy and openly …