E18: Wayne Spies
Marathon Talk2 Jun 2023

E18: Wayne Spies

87.7km separate Wayne Spies from a showstopping 11th finish at the world's oldest and largest ultramarathon, Comrades.

A 6 star finisher alongside his wife, Wayne is a shining beacon to those of us looking for the mental fortitude to conquer their running goals…

He's our special guest in this week's Marathon Talk, where we dive into the stories of a particularly musical marathoner, the sad loss of running icon Rick Hoyt, a handcuffed marathon record attempt, and so much more!

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

  • 0:00 - Opening with Deena & Martin's recent running escapades, and some strange fox stories ranging from the heart-warming to the horrible

  • 7:15 - News from the running world, including an icon's sad passing, Indoor Athletics' new name, a remarkable barefoot run for charity, a musical marathoner, and handcuffed world records

  • 25:00 - The incredible Wayne Spies joins Deena ahead of his 11th Comrades Marathon, the South African race's staggeringly unique challenges, and he shares the inspiring 6 star journey of he & his wife

  • 55:20 - Closing the show on an emotional upcoming adventure, and a camp to introduce the next generation to the joys of running

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