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This week Rick sits down with one of Australian Basketball's brightest young stars in teenage sensation Jade Melbourne. Jade has already achieved so much – this year alone she has already won Silver in the World Under 19s World Cup and Bronze as the youngest player in the Australian Opals Asian Cup campaign. She was … Continue reading Deep Dive with Jade Melbourne →

Joining Rick this week is Tommy Kende. He has led quite the life – the former rock star partied for a decade in Hollywood with the likes of Slash and Tommy Lee, and is now a world class Yoga Teacher and mentor. He has embarked on a mission to fill life with love, abundance, happiness … Continue reading Deep Dive with Tommy Kende →

This week Rick is in the Coach's Corner with Liam O'Donnell. With an entertaining and relatable approach, Liam is quickly becoming a sought after coach and speaker for all things Mindset and Mental Wellbeing. With a personal mission to now ‘make self-improvement more appealing for the masses', he shares powerful ideas plus practical tools to … Continue reading In the Coach's Corner with Liam O'Donnell →

This week Rick is in the Coach's Corner with Australian Football player, coach, and legend Paul Roos. Paul played 356 games for Fitzroy and the Sydeney Swans. A 7 time All Australia, and 5 time Best and Fairest winner, Paul also won the Leigh Matthews trophy as the Player's Association MVP in 1986, reflecting just … Continue reading In the Coach's Corner with Paul Roos (Part 1) →

Part 2 of Rick's time in the Coach's Corner with Legendary AFL player and coach Paul Roos. 356 AFL match star, Paul Roos extended his legacy even further by bringing the Sydney Swans their first premiership after a long 72 year wait. From his years of experience leading athletes on and off the ground, Paul … Continue reading In the Coach's Corner with Paul Roos (Part 2) →

This week Rick is in the Coach’s Corner with Londoner Andy Blow. Andy is a Sports Scientist with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. An expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping, Andy was also an elite athlete in the Triathlon space, finishing in the top-10 of Ironman and IM … Continue reading In the Coach’s Corner with Andy Blow →

Part 2 of Rick’s Deep Dive with Luke Matthews. The Melbourne boy is one of the most authentic people you would meet and also one of the hardest working. Rick chats to Luke about his Olympics, World Champs and Commonwealth Games experience where in 2018 on the Gold Coast he won the Bronze medal in the … Continue reading Deep Dive with Luke Matthews (Part 2) →

This week Rick sits down with Australian Olympic 800m and 1500m runner Luke Mathews for a 2 part Deep Dive. The Melbourne boy is one of the most authentic people you would meet and also one of the hardest working. Rick chats to Luke about his Olympics, World Champs and Commonwealth Games experience where in 2018 … Continue reading Deep Dive with Luke Matthews (Part 1) →

Part 2 of Rick’s interview with Tom “Tinman” Schwartz. Tom is one of the running world’s leading coaches, and one of the major influences on Rick’s own coaching philosophies over the last 15 years. Since 1989, Coach Schwartz has trained a multitude of state champions, national champions, Olympic trials qualifiers, world team qualifiers, and world … Continue reading In the Coach’s Corner with Tom “Tinman” Schwartz (Part 2) →

This week Rick sits down to chat with Tom “Tinman” Schwartz, combining coaching tips and a deep dive into Tom’s journey as a coach in this two part interview. Tom is one of the running world’s leading coaches, and one of the major influences on Rick’s own coaching philosophies over the last 15 years. Since … Continue reading In the Coach’s Corner with Tom “Tinman” Schwartz (Part 1) →

This week Rick sits down to chat with Kaila McKnight. For the best part of a decade Kaila Mcknight was one of Australia’s most dominant middle/long distance runners. Kaila represented Aus at the 2012 Olympic in London in the blue ribbon event the 1500m. She is a brilliant tactical, competitive racer who refuses to lose. She now lives in … Continue reading Deep Dive with Kaila McKnight →

This week Rick sits down to chat with Mario Fraioli (https://mariofraioli.com/), combining coaching tips and a deep dive into Mario’s own journey as an athlete and coach in this two part interview. As a coach, he has guided athletes to personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world … Continue reading In the Coach’s Corner with Mario Fraioli (Part 2) →

This week Rick sits down to chat with Mario Fraioli (https://mariofraioli.com/), combining coaching tips and a deep dive into Mario’s own journey as an athlete and coach in this two part interview. As a coach, he has guided athletes to personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world … Continue reading In the Coach’s Corner – Mario Fraioli (Part 1) →

This week Rick sits down to chat with Brodie Sharpe. Brodie is the host of the Run Smarter Podcast and the Owner of the Breakthrough Running Clinic. He helps bridge the gap between physio knowledge and everyday runner knowledge and busts the running myths and misconceptions with evidence based advice. Coaches Corner is a regular show … Continue reading Coaches Corner – Brodie Sharpe →

Brady Threlfall (silent H) is one of the leading running names in Australia. He is a 2.19 Marathon runner and 66 minute Half-Marathon man. He is a successful coach and possibly most prominently the co host and producer of the hugely successful Inside Running Podcast. A true student of the sport and one of the … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Brady Threlfall – Part 2 →

Brady Threlfall (silent H) is one of the leading running names in Australia. He is a 2.19 Marathon runner and 66 minute Half-Marathon man. He is a successful coach and possibly most prominently the co host and producer of the hugely successful Inside Running Podcast. A true student of the sport and one of the … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Brady Threlfall – Part 1 →

Part 2 of the Deep Dive with Julian Spence. Julian Spence represented Australia at the 2019 World Championships in the Marathon. He is a 2.14 Marathoner who is no where near done yet – he has plenty of fast races left in him. A former local footballer and labourer, he picked up running seriously a … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Julian Spence – Part 2 →

Julian Spence represented Australia at the 2019 World Championships in the Marathon. He is a 2.14 Marathoner who is no where near done yet – he has plenty of fast races left in him. A former local footballer and labourer, he picked up running seriously a little later in his life, and has since gone … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Julian Spence – Part 1 →

Part 3 of 3 of our interview with Lee Troop. Lee Troop is a 3 time Olympian, 2.09 marathoner, and now one of the worlds great distance running coaches. His athlete Jake Riley in February qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Marathon. Troop has 6 times run under 2.12, and was a beast on the track … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Lee Troop – Part 3 →

Part 2 of 3 of our interview with Lee Troop. Lee Troop is a 3 time Olympian, 2.09 marathoner, and now one of the worlds great distance running coaches. His athlete Jake Riley in February qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Marathon. Troop has 6 times run under 2.12, and was a beast on the track … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Lee Troop – Part 2 →

Lee Troop is a 3 time Olympian, 2.09 marathoner, and now one of the worlds great distance running coaches. His athlete Jake Riley in February qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Marathon. Troop has 6 times run under 2.12, and was a beast on the track as well famously breaking Ron Clarke’s 33 year old Australian … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Lee Troop – Part 1 →

This week on the Coaches Corner join Rick and special guest Craig Black. Born and Raised in Rosebud on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula, Craig Black always had prodigious talent and a hunger to be the very best he could be. For over a decade as a child then a teenager that meant playing AFL. That dream … Continue reading Coaches Corner – Craig Black →

Part 3 of our interview series with Craig Mottram. Craig Mottram is arguably Australia’s greatest ever athlete. He was a competitor and true fighter unlike any other. In an era where most Westerners feared the East African’s “Buster” was the only non African athlete to push them, challenge them and often beat them. He showed … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Craig Mottram – Part 3 →

Part 2 of our interview series with Craig Mottram. Craig Mottram is arguably Australia’s greatest ever athlete. He was a competitor and true fighter unlike any other. In an era where most Westerners feared the East African’s “Buster” was the only non African athlete to push them, challenge them and often beat them. He showed … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Craig Mottram – Part 2 →

Craig Mottram is arguably Australia’s greatest ever athlete. He was a competitor and true fighter unlike any other. In an era where most Westerners feared the East African’s “Buster” was the only non African athlete to push them, challenge them and often beat them. He showed no fear on the track and his confidence and … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Craig Mottram – Part 1 →

Join Rick and Sharkie for the next instalment of The Catchup as they wrap up the year of local and world sports, and of course, another of Sharkie’s infamous jokes. In this episode Rick runs through some of the best achievements from the Runnez community, the incredible achievements of athletes around the world, and goals … Continue reading The Catchup – December 28 2019 →

On this episode of The Deep Dive Rick sits down with Mel Urie for the second time, as she recounts her incredible performance to become the first woman to ever complete the Uberman; 34km swim, 640km bike ride, and 217km run through Death Valley in the United States. In a phenomenal time of 135 hours, … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Mel Urie 2 – Uberman →

This episode host Rick Mirabella is joined by Glenn Michie, member of Victoria Police and active supporter and organiser of local sport. Glenn’s experiences with mental health and how to care for himself have been a long journey, impacted by his work and the stigma’s of mental health that continue to persist. However through professional help … Continue reading Ep 4: Above The Shoulders – Glenn Michie →

This episode hosted Rick Mirabella is joined by Brad Sykes. Brad is local sportsman and has been working to bring positive change to sporting clubs in Victoria for close to 10 years. As a former manager of programs at Outside The Locker Room, Brad now puts his time into running a not-for-profit program Game Changer … Continue reading Ep 3: Above The Shoulders – Brad Sykes →

This episode hosted Rick Mirabella is joined by Harry Summers. Harry’s mantra of “it ain’t weak to speak” has been the central core of his philosophy as an elite athlete who has struggled with both OCD and alcohol addiction. Harry has represented Australia in 5000m and 10,000m events, and discusses with Rick his challenges performing … Continue reading Ep 2: Above The Shoulders – Harry Summers →

This episode host Rick Mirabella is joined by Daniel Strickland, a Melbourne based property estate manager and athlete, to discuss Daniel’s personal challenges with mental health. Rick and Daniel explore the hard times and the good times, and the importance that exercise has had for Daniel. Above The Shoulders is a special podcast series presented … Continue reading Ep 1: Above The Shoulders – Daniel Strickland →

On this episode of The Deep Dive Rick sits down with Dale Stevenson, former Australian Olympic Athlete. Dale competed in the 2012 Olympic Games in Shot Put, and is now the Coach and High Performance Manager for New Zealand Athletics. Dale takes us through his journey as an athlete and a coach, and provides an … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Dale Stevenson →

This week on the Coaches Corner join Rick and special guest Dr. Dawson Kidgell. Dr. Kidgell takes us through the deep science behind the exercise we love, from the the neurological to the muscular, and even a bit of physics thrown in for good measure. For anyone who has ever wanted to know the reason … Continue reading Coaches Corner – April 22 2019 →

Join Rick and Sharkie for the next instalment of The Catchup as they debate what is Overrated and Underrated, cover the latest in running and world sports, and of course, another of Sharkie’s infamous jokes. This episode features some intense debate around meat pies – so be prepared! Enjoy the banter and the laughs, and … Continue reading The Catchup – April 8 2019 →

On this episode of The Deep Dive Rick sits down with Dr. Peter Malliaras, Associate Professor at Monash University. A Deep Dive with a different focus, Peter’s research is focused on tendons, as well as looking at musculoskeletal disorders and sports medicine. Having completed his PhD in tendinopathy in 2006, Peter has dedicated his time … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Dr. Peter Malliaras →

This week on the Coaches Corner join Rick and special guest Lachlan Wallace, as the two discuss what it takes to achieve excellence and the importance of Strength & Conditioning training. Lachlan is the founder of Virtus Performance (Virtus is the Latin for Excellence), and he takes us through his holistic approach to achieving excellence … Continue reading Coaches Corner – March 18 2019 →

Join Rick and Sharkie for the next instalment of The Catchup as they debate what is Overrated and Underrated, cover the latest in running and world sports, and of course, another of Sharkie’s infamous jokes – this one took some careful editing work to be get past the censor! Enjoy the banter and the laughs, … Continue reading The Catchup – March 4 2019 →

On this episode of The Deep Dive Rick sits down with Lisa Wilson, a teacher from Melbourne who specialises in working with children with disability. Lisa takes us through her history and the role exercise, particularly running, has in her life. As a mum who has completed 7 marathons, Lisa epitomises the working runner and … Continue reading The Deep Dive with Lisa Wilson →

This week on the Coaches Corner we have a special episode recorded live from a group run along the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne. Rick shares his top tips for conquering hills, and chats with a few of the Runnez crew about their training programs and how they managed the tough climbs from the run. Be … Continue reading Coaches Corner LIVE – February 18 2019 →

On this episode of The Deep Dive Rick sits down with Mel Urie, a mental health nurse who has completed 6 Ironman Triathlons over the last 10 years, 3 Ultra Man Triathlons, and the Epic 5 – 5 Iron Man Triathlons in 5 days across the 5 main islands of Hawaii. Mel takes us through … Continue reading The Deep Dive ft. Mel Urie – February 11 2019 →

This week on the Coaches Corner join Rick and special guest Dr. Andrew Lemon, Osteopath and Functional Movement expert as they discuss how to best manage a return to running, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that runners get caught in when training for a specific goal. For more resources be sure to check … Continue reading Coaches Corner – February 4 2019 →

Check out this bonus clip from The Catchup recording from January 28. After a questionable first joke, Sharkie took another go at some running based humour.

The Catchup is back for 2019! Join Rick and Sharkie for the first instalment of the year as they debate what is Overrated and Underrated, cover the latest in running and world sports, and of course, another of Sharkie’s infamous jokes. The Catchup is a monthly show where Head Coach and Running Guru Rick Mirabella … Continue reading The Catchup – January 28 2019 →

This week for the Coaches Corner Rick is joined by sports scientist Luke McIlroy. Luke is the Director and co-founder of METS Performance Consulting, with a unique knowledge of endurance physiology. He specialises in helping athletes of all abilities achieve appropriate training stimuli, and this week he takes us through the benefits of testing, and how … Continue reading Coaches Corner – December 19 2018 →

This week on The Deep Dive Rick is joined by champion Triathlete David Gately. The two go deep into what it takes to enter, compete, and succeed in triathlons. David takes us through his training, and how he keeps mentally fit as well as physically. David also shares his coaching work and his love for … Continue reading The Deep Dive (ft. David Gately) – December 12 2018 →

This week is the first of the monthly special episodes of Runnez Radio – the Coaches Corner. Join Rick and special guest Dr. Stephen King as they take you through the biomechanics of sport, with a focus on improving and minimising injury. This week the two legends talk about what exercises you can do at … Continue reading Coaches Corner – December 05 2018 →

Rick and Sharkie are back for another episode of Runnez Radio! After a break to focus on a few other big things in their lives, the duo are back for a catch up episode to fill you in on all the news from the last month, along with a chat about hydration during races, and … Continue reading The Catchup – November 26 2018 →

From the Archives highlights some of the best discussions held with amateur and professional athletes. This week features an interview with teacher and Ironman Jarryd Palser. Jarryd takes us through his journey from overweight kid to champion triathlete, exploring what dedication it takes to reach your goals, and how training has become an important of his … Continue reading From the Archives: Episode 4 – Jarryd Palser →

From the Archives highlights some of the best discussions held with amateur and professional athletes. This week features Kris McCarthy Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist, and 2000 Sydney Olympian. Kris takes us into the life of an Olympian, and the training involved in reaching that elite level. He also takes you through how some of these methods … Continue reading From the Archives: Episode 3 – Kris McCarthy →

From the Archives highlights some of the best discussions held with amateur and professional athletes. This week the two lads get together to chew the fat (one of many Aussie-isms featured in Runnez Radio – it means to talk about everything and nothing for those playing overseas). From dealing with the seasonal changes to the upcoming … Continue reading From the Archives: Episode 2 – Spring Is In The Air →