Podcasts about Gerda Steyn

Comrades queen Gerda Steyn joins East Coast Breakfast to share golden advice for first-time runners, reveal what she whispers to herself when the pain kicks in, and reminds us all that running almost 90km is as much about your mind as it is your legs. Whether you're running on Sunday or just cheering from the sidelines with a cappuccino, you'll want to hear this! Webpage

Runner Gerda Steyn bagged her sixth consecutive Two Oceans ultramarathon on Sunday, crossing the finish line in a time of 3:26:54, more than eight minutes ahead of her closest competitor, Shelmith Muriuki of Kenya. She speaks to Lester Kiewit about the run, her strategy of getting in a fast start, and the impact of the warm weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Corder is joined by championed south Africa Olympic athlete, Gerda Steyn, to dive into her backstory from the dusty streets of Bothaville to the big Olympic stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we are joined by a true force in the world of endurance sport, Gerda Steyn.   Gerda started her running career later than many after leaving the corporate world and quickly rising to become one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport.   With three Comrades Marathon victories, including record breaking performance on both the up and down runs, as well as five wins at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, Gerda has cemented her place as a national hero in South African distance running.   But her achievements don't stop at ultras. In 2024, Gerda achieved the seemingly impossible—winning Two Oceans in April, taking her third Comrades title in June, competing in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, and finishing her year with a strong performance at the Valencia Marathon. We'll be unpacking how she managed such an incredible schedule, what drives her success across distances, and how she balances the physical and mental demands of being a professional distance athlete.   Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: @5MilesEasy 

In this episode we are joined by a true force in the world of endurance sport, Gerda Steyn.Gerda started her running career later than many after leaving the corporate world and quickly rising to become one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport.With three Comrades Marathon victories, including record breaking performance on both the up and down runs, as well as five wins at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, Gerda has cemented her place as a national hero in South African distance running.But her achievements don't stop at ultras. In 2024, Gerda achieved the seemingly impossible—winning Two Oceans in April, taking her third Comrades title in June, competing in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, and finishing her year with a strong performance at the Valencia Marathon. We'll be unpacking how she managed such an incredible schedule, what drives her success across distances, and how she balances the physical and mental demands of being a professional distance athlete.Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: @5MilesEasy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Padwedlope: Een van Suid-Afrika se veelsydigste padatlete, Gerda Steyn, sê sy wil weer die rekord vir die nasionale standaard-marathon agter haar naam skryf. Daar is Woensdag bekendgemaak sy is nou lid van die Hollywood Atletiekklub in Durban. Steyn sê haar groot mikpunt vanjaar is om die titels by die Comrades en die Twee Oseane te behou, waarvoor sy vir albei ook die rekord hou:

    Clement Manyathela speaks to Gerda Steyn and Tete Dijana who are winners of multiple Comrades marathons to understand what goes into preparing for a marathon and how the experience of winning one is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerda Steyn, the defending champion, shattered her own course record for the Up run direction by more than nine minutes, achieving her third victory at Comrades. To ALL of you that stood at the starting line RESPCET & WELL DONE. It's a testament to hours of hard work, discipline, and love for the sport. Your journey may inspire many, showing that with dedication and commitment, extraordinary achievements are possible. SHOWNOTES: What does this mean for your running? Here some useful links.Your “how to do it” run streak Run 365 Days: Your 365 Day Run Streak Brain Training For Runners': Your Mental Guide To Better Running. Improve your discipline Accountability Coach. Add swimming to your run Become a better swimmer. Follow us on INSTAGRAM. Follow us on TWITTER. Follow us on YouTube. More about your HOST. Train your BRAIN become a better runner. God bless you, share the show give it a like, and remember… take it easy.

'Call it a streak. Call it destiny.' The Comrades Marathon has a new course record! Gerda Steyn has made South Africa proud with her run that will echo through the halls of Comrades fame. Webpage

He joins Africa for a chat to reflect on the race, the route and the outcomes - while congratulating the incredibly talented Gerda Steyn on her terrific achievement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World-famous runner, Gerda Steyn is going for an unprecedented fifth successive win at this weekend's Two Oceans Marathon. Organisers say she is using the race as preparation for the Paris Olympics in August. She joins me on the line now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menseregte kom onder die soeklig tydens 'n spesiale konferensie in Boksburg. 'n Vierde verdagte verskyn in die hof in verband met die verdwyning van die sesjarige Joslinn Smith, Gerda Steyn laat wéér 'n Frith van der Merwe-rekord spat.

Izelle Cilliers kuier by ons in die ateljee en vertel meer oor die komende Hockey 5's World Cup. Ons gesels ook met Gerda Steyn regstreeks vanuit Frankryk.

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Gerda Steyn speak about her running journey. Vikas and Gerda come together to discuss all about Gerda's inspirational running career, starting to run in her 20s and her recent Comrades feat.Gerda Steyn, the extraordinary South African marathon and ultramarathon athlete, has left an indelible mark in the world of running. Born on March 3, 1990, Gerda's awe-inspiring journey has been punctuated by remarkable achievements, including setting the Comrades Marathon down-run record in 2023 with an astonishing time of 5:44:54, becoming one of the few women to complete the race in under 6 hours. She has also earned accolades for her victories in the Two Oceans Marathon and her stellar performance at the 2020 Summer Olympics. With her unwavering dedication and trailblazing accomplishments, Gerda Steyn continues to inspire athletes and enthusiasts worldwide, making her a true icon in the endurance sports community.Follow Gerda:Instagram:  @gerda_steynTwitter: @gerdarunAbout Vikas Singh:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh1010Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!

Spectators of Gerda Steyn's Comrades run were treated to 5 hours, 44 minutes and 54 seconds of pure athletic prowess, and a brand new course record… This week on Marathon Talk, as we round up some of the standout stories and blistering times from the running world, we're fortunate to have a fascinating discussion with the South African! Tune into episode 19, as we also illustrate the art of the benchmark run, and learn why meeting your heroes isn't always all that it's cracked up to be. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We get things started with a look at the art of the benchmark session, and being a parent to an athletic child 11:20 - Rounding up the latest from the stellar Comrades Marathon, remarkable course records, world-beating times, technology revolutionising the Diamond League, and much more 30:45 - A fascinating interview with Gerda Steyn, an incredible athlete whose electric performance in South Africa set a new Comrades course record 1:03:30 - We close out with a story about Arnold Schwarznegger that backs up why you should never meet your heroes… Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/

Ruben Delmage & Arnold Geerdts het met Gerda Steyn gesels wat die Comrades Marathon vir vroue gewen het en die rekords laat spat het. Verder het hulle met Tobias Lubbe en Venessa Kleyn oor 'n nuwe Bergfiets reeks vir Kinders gesels en ook met Cheetahs speler, Jeandre Rudolph voor die groot Curriebeker wedstryd teen die Bulle en Shanil Mangaroo en Stefan van der Merwe van die Bulle het kom gesels oor die Bokke teen Australië toets wat 8 Julie plaasvind op Loftus Versfeld. Luister gerus weer hier as jy dit alles gemis het.

Gerda Steyn breaks a 34 year old Comrades record.  Michael Abrahamson chats to ultra marathon runner, Gerda Steyn who broke a 34 year old Comrades Marathon record after she was victorious at the down run race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.       

She not only completed the Comrades Marathon 2023 but she also broke a record 34 years ago, Gerda Steyn recalls the moment that defined her during this year's Comrades Marathon win. Webpage

If you're going to be taking Comrades Marathon race-day advice from anyone, Gerda Steyn's advice comes with winning odds!Our guest today requires no introduction, but in case you've missed her epic rise to running stardom, Gerda Steyn is the 2019 Comrades Marathon up-run Ladies Winner - the race where she broke the ladies course record and became the first woman in history to run under 6 hours in a finish time of 5:58:53. She also recently conquered the down run in 2023, breaking the long standing Frith Van den Merve down run record in a impressive time of 5:44:54.Her story is a remarkable one as she was "late to running", having joined a running club for the social and fitness aspects, like so many of us do, when she moved to Dubai for work. She quickly discovered a love for the sport and started training for her first Comrades Marathon in 2015, which she completed in a time of 8:19:08 in 56th position."I never thought that I would be able to improve my time by so much or win the Comrades Marathon", Gerda says in our conversation but this is by no means a story about how "anyone can win", Gerda Steyn is a supremely talented athlete! It is however her work ethic & her larger-than-life positive outlook that we could all stand to learn from. In this episode you can look forward to hearing about:Gerda's return to Comrades Marathon (having not run the race since 2019).Her training in the Alps and how she has transitioned into Comrades training since winning the 2023 TTOM Ultra Marathon.Her mental preparation and how to tackle "race-day-nerves".Golden pearls of wisdom for race day from the Golden Girl herself!Best of luck to all of our listeners competing in the 2023 Comrades Marathon!#ziyasha #thisisit

Guets: Gerda Steyn, wins the Two Oceans Marathon Gerda Steyn wins the Two Oceans Marathon. (around 19h20 - 19h30)Michael Abrahmason chats with Gerda Steyn after her Two Oceans Marathon win, which is a back to back win for the top athlete in South Africa. 

Guest: Gerda Steyn, 2022 female Comrades Marathon winner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 "South Africa's road running queen Gerda Steyn made history on Sunday when she defended her Two Oceans Ultra-Marathon title and broke a 33 year-old course record.”

Minstens 63 mense word steeds in KwaZulu-Natal vermis, terwyl duisende inwoners sonder skuiling, elektrisiteit of water moet klaarkom. Gerda Steyn verpletter 'n drie dekade oue rekord. Nóg 'n groot prestasie vir die Matie-koor.

Ruben Delmage en Arnold Geerdts het met Gerda Steyn gesels en Arnie het ook 'n ope brief aan Springbok afrigter, Rassie Erasmus gerig. Luister gerus weer hier as jy dit gemis het.

Ruben Delmage en Arnold Geerdts het met Gerda Steyn gesels en Arnie het ook 'n ope brief aan Springbok afrigter, Rassie Erasmus gerig. Luister gerus weer hier as jy dit gemis het.

In this episode, Candace talks with guest Tony about the medical news that he and his partner received, himself requiring an open heart surgery, and his partner getting diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. He talks about making a counter-intuitive decision that went against what some research would suggest for patients with Early Onset Alzhemizers; instead, they retired, sold their home and became nomads running marathons and half marathons all around the world. Tony talks about what it was like to travel around the world running race after race in places like Madagascar, Bhutan and the Great Wall of China with nothing but a suitcase. The pandemic did not put a stop to their plan and they are still running around the world over 7 years later.Anthony L. Copeland-Parker was a professional pilot/manager for thirty-seven years, the last twenty-seven with United Parcel Service. His last job had him managing pilots and flying B757/767-type air-craft all over the world. When he retired, he began writing his blog, PlayHard-HaveFun.com. Since then, he and his partner Catherine have traveled to eighty-two different countries. They have run at least a half-marathon in thirty-five countries and on all seven continents.His book Running All over the World, adapted from a blog he wrote during their travels, is a nonfiction account of our five-plus years of flying, running, walking, sailing, and sightseeing from Atlanta to Antarctica and back again. Part travelogue and part medical memoir, it transports listeners to exotic places like Madagascar, Bhutan, and the Great Wall of China while at the same time offering a day-to-day look at what it means to have nothing but what's in your suitcase. It's also an offbeat love story, recounting the trials and tribulations of an ex-pilot with a passion for vistas and logistics and a woman so tough she walks a half-marathon in the Australian Outback mere weeks after breaking her ankle. During their years as nomads, they pushed their physical and mental limitations as often as they could - and finished every race  hand in hand.Get a copy of Tony's book hereFollow Tony on FacebookFollow Tony on IGFollow Tony on TwitterFind Tony on Linkedin

The crew at BikeRunTri.co.za scored some precious time chewing the cud with 2 of South Africa's Olympic stars. Comrades and SA marathon record holder Gerda Steyn and multiple SA mountain bike champion Candice Lill are just weeks away from racing in green and gold at the biggest sporting event on the planet. They are both in their prime and currently in high altitude training camps before flying to Japan for a battle with the world's best. Hear these amazing SA brand ambassadors talk frankly about their preparations, their strategies, the courses, concerns and excitement about the greatest race of their lives.

Canadian professional figure skater Elladj Baldé tells us how he’s bringing the sport to a new audience through social media. Videos of Baldé performing unconventional routines to artists including Rihanna and Labrinth, have been viewed millions of times. He was born in Moscow to a Russian mother and a Guinean father and tells us he hasn’t always found it easy to express himself in the sport. Baldé also explains how we was once told to cut his hair to fit in with perceptions of how a figure skater should look and about his hopes for increasing diversity in skating. Gerda Steyn joins us to reflect on breaking the South Africa national marathon record, which had stood for twenty five years. The 31-year-old confirmed her place at a first Olympic Games, with her performance in Italy last week. We’re live at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on the opening morning of the World Snooker Championship. The BBC’s Jamie Broughton brings us the latest action and we hear from the world number three, Neil Robertson. The Australian tells us how a second world title could cement his legacy in the sport and why superstition means he’s keeping his lockdown hair for the tournament. In the week that marked 100 days to go until the Tokyo Olympics, we speak to New Zealand rugby sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong. She explains how she battled perceptions about her height and heritage to make it in rugby and how her Chinese grandfather is her inspiration. Nathan-Wong also tells us about chasing the gold medal in Tokyo and why she couldn’t turn down the chance to be featured on postage stamps ahead of the games. In Sporting Witness – we tell the story of the Spanish hurdler - Maria Jose-Patino - who was forced to quit the sport in the 1980s after a test found she had male chromosomes due to a rare genetic condition. Maria fought a two year legal battle, successfully proving it did not improve her athletic performance. The case is seen as a milestone in the debate around genetic variation in sport. And the BBC’s Vicki Sparks joins us live from St James Park ahead of the early game in the Premier League between Newcastle United and West Ham United. (Credit: Getty Images)

We spoke to Gerda Steyn who broke the 25-year-old SA marathon record when she finished ninth in Siena‚ Italy. She clocked 2:25.28 to beat national mark of 2:26.35 which had been set by Colleen de Reuck at the 1996 Berlin Marathon in Germany. We also spoke to Irvette van Zyl who ended 13th with a time of 2:28.40 to obtain a qualifying standard for the Tokyo Olympics.

Tune in to Hot Sport Monday- Thursday 18:30-19:00 as he chats to some of the biggest names in sports both on the field and off. John Walland is valuable part of Joburg`s Hottest Breakfast Team on Hot91.9FM

Hewige reaksie ná die moord op 'n boer wat voorheen in 'n plaasaanval verlam is. Gerda Steyn laat spat 'n 25-jaar oue marathon-rekord. Vandag, presies 60 jaar gelede, het 'n Rus die eerste mens geword wat 'n suksesvolle rit na die ruimte onderneem het.

Gerda Steyn is a South African runner who just placed 7th at the London Marathon in a time of 2:26:51 – a personal best time! Gerda is the 2018 and... The post Episode 286: Gerda Steyn – 2019 Comrades Champion and 2018 & 2019 Two Oceans Champion appeared first on Lindsey Hein.

We were lucky enough to be joined by the peoples champion Gerda Steyn. Im sure you will agree with me after listening to this episode in saying her enthusiasm inspires and her humility is ought to be commended. We chatted about where it all started, he life away from running, her progression and advice for new and runners looking at making steps with their own progression. 

Tune in to Hot Sport Monday- Thursday 18:30-19:00 as he chats to some of the biggest names in sports both on the field and off. John Walland is valuable part of Joburg`s Hottest Breakfast Team on Hot91.9FM

In this episode we speak to the Smling Champion, Gerda Steyn.Gerda is a South African marathon and ultramarathon athlete. She set the Comrades Marathon up-run record in 2019 with a time of 5:58:53, becoming the first woman under 6 hours for that race. She also won the 2019 Two Oceans Marathon in a time of 3:31:28. Her best time for a standard marathon was 2:27:48, achieved in 2019 in the New York City Marathon.Questions we asked Gerda:1. You grew up on a farm in a small town of Bothaville in the Free State. Was running part of your life growing up? 2. You discovered your talent for running later in life. At which point did you realise you have the potential to win races? 3. Who was/is the biggest influencer in your life? 4. There is a story that you tell about Nic Bester saying to you that if/when you run a marathon in under 3 hours, you should give him a call and he will become your coach. What do you think Nic saw in you that is different from other runners? 5. You broke the Comrades up record in 2019, becoming the first women to run the up run in under 6 hours, after you won the Two Oceans Ultra marathon earlier that same year. What other running goals are there for you after such an amazing year? 6. Like for all of us 2020 did not pan out as we planned. How has the pandemic restructured your planning and training for 2020 /2021? 7. The Comrades & Two Oceans are the biggest running events on the running calendar in South Africa.8. We were extremely proud to have seen you line up for the New York Marathon and in 2019 you also ran the fastest marathon time for a South African woman. Would it be one of your goals to win any of the big international city marathons? 9. The last few years was like a whirlwind for you since becoming an elite athlete. What are some of the biggest life lessons that you have learned through competing in these tough and challenging races? 10. Besides these two races, what is your favourite South African Race, and why? 11. What is your favourite distance to run? 12. What was your biggest running disappointment? How do you bounce back and move through such a disappointment? 13. Do you have a funny or embarrassing running story that you are comfortable in sharing with us?

Jeff speaks to Gerda Steyn who will be doing the Comrades Legends' race virtually this year as well as Christine Collins from the Fab Company about how they are using body doubles to populate public spaces like restaurants.

As the 2020 comrades Marathon is cancelled for the first time in 75 years Buhle Madulini speaks to Gerda Steyn to get her reaction on the cancellation and how she’s staying fit in this time 

SAfm — Comrades Champion Gerda Steyn reflect on her Ultra distance running journey. Guest : Gerda Steyn ( Comrades Marathon Champion)

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Ultramarathon Champion Gerda Steyn, who currently holds the titles to the Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon. We discuss her tremendous success in a relatively nascent career of just six years and her vision for the future as she prepares for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She shares her journey from quantity surveyor to professional athlete, including the transformation of her microcosm to optimise performance on the road. We discuss some of the dynamics of running, such as the team aspect of the sport, physical endurance and importantly mental strength – as the mind controls the body.  Gerda reflects on the history of competitive marathon running for women, explaining that women were barred, because of the perception that they were physically incapable of running long distances. In 1967 Katherine Switzer triggered an equality movement through her official entry to the Boston Marathon and completion of the event despite attempts to haul her off the track. Today female marathon runners are free to nurture their talent competitively, they earn equivalent prize money to their male counterparts and now receive equal exposure from broadcasters. Tune in for more…

In this episode of the show I speak to Gerda Steyn! The South African athlete is the first woman to run sub 6 hours in the Comrades Marathon & she recently ran a 2:27 Marathon in New York!  Gerda had a different entry to the top level of running & its working out very well for her!  Her outlook on training, racing & life is both positive & infectious! With the Toyko Olympics looming that is on Gerda's radar too! 2020 is shaping up to be quite the year for Gerda & it was an honour to have the opportunity to speak to her! You can follow Gerda on Instagram - @gerdarun

Tom speaks to current Comrades champion (and up-run record-holder) Gerda Steyn, Martin's back from the beach, we’re recording on a Friday so the news hasn’t happened yet, and Training Talk goes back to the 1950s.

Ruben Delmage en Arnold Geerdts het met Gerda Steyn gesels wat die voue afdeling van die Comrades Marathon gewen het en die rekord met 10 minute verbeter het en vele ander sportsoorte. Luister gerus weer hier na die Podcast.

Ruben Delmage en Arnold Geerdts het met Gerda Steyn gesels wat die voue afdeling van die Comrades Marathon gewen het en die rekord met 10 minute verbeter het en vele ander sportsoorte. Luister gerus weer hier na die Podcast.

In a RunHunter exclusive - running sensation Gerda Steyn joins Derek and Cueball for an in-depth analysis of her record-breaking run at the 2019 Comrades Marathon. Enjoy

In hierdie episode gesels Dirk oor die Solidariteit-Netwerk en Gerda Steyn wat die Comrades wen. Teken in en deel gerus die episode.

We spoke to 2019 Comrades Winners Gerda Steyn and Edward Mothibi. We also spoke to amputee comrades marathon runner Xolani Luvuno. According to reports he was not allowed to go into the stadium at the finish line to avoid controversy.

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Episode five of the Endurance Sports Running podcast with Anthony Clark @fragilerunner, Stephen Cook @rustytrowel. Anthony’s still in France and rounds up his biggest ever training week as part of his Comrades training camp in the Alps, Stephen reviews his weeks activities. Plus Anthony interviews South African elite Marathon / Ultra Runner Gerda Steyn. Gerda is sponsored by Nedbank Running Club - National, Nike, Biogen & FutureLife. She has an impressive running CV including 2018 & 2019 Two Oceans Marathon Champion, 2nd 2018 Comrades Marathon and 12th in the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon.Follow Gerda on Twitter and Instagram - @gerdarun or Facebook - Gerda Steyn AthleteThe Podcast and show is now available to follow on Spotify and subscribe on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Please show your support by giving us a Rate & Review.Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/esrpodcastHOW TO CONTACT THE ENDURANCE SPORTS RUNNING PODCAST; Join the discussion 'Endurance Sports Running' Podcast Facebook Group URL: http://ERS.buzzsprout.com RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/239636.rssShow supported by Squirrels Nut Butter UK Click here to apply discount code ‘ESRPODCAST‘ 10% Discount at XMiles.co.uk

We looked forward to the Two Oceans Marathon with the women's 2018 champion Gerda Steyn while we also got tips from Nick Bester on how to prepare for the race. We also reviewed The Masters with James Kamte who qualified for the U.S Open in 2009 where he played in a practice round alongside Tiger Woods.

In Episode 7, Gerda Steyn believes she's more than ready to defend her crown at the Two Oceans Marathon, we look ahead to the Jan Braai Marathon, meet Trailblazer Bruce, catch up with Cueball and Tech Steve, and profile Wanderers Athletic Club.

4 years ago Gerda Steyn worked a desk job as a quantity surveyor, now she is looking to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, this is an awesome chat with an amazing human being: -Getting into running -Listening to your body -The importance of Cross Training -Bringing your dreams to life