E10. Kirsty Weir's Journey from the Top, to the Brink, and Back.

E10. Kirsty Weir's Journey from the Top, to the Brink, and Back.

Kirsty Weir is no longer a household name, but we think she will be again by Paris 2024.

The Knysna local was one of SA's most promising up and comers in the running world who fell victim to anorexia in a time when mental and medical illness was far less understood.

Through sheer will, Kirsty pulled herself out of a very dark place to focus on her wellness and athletic career, only to be dealt another bad hand in the form of partial paralysis which she has gutsed out for a decade.

What most would see as a career-ending diagnosis, Kirst saw as an opportunity and now has her eyes set on 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Take a listen to this gripping, emotional chat with Kirsty Weir. We're sure you'll want to support and follow her journey.

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E8. Olympic Gold Medallist, multiple world champ Flora Duffy is arguably the Greatest Of All Time

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E7. Talking Trail With SA's Best

E7. Talking Trail With SA's Best

The growth of trail running has been explosive, so fresh after the insane UTCT trail bomb we chatted to the cream of SA's trail runners. Trail nomad Meg Mackenzie dominated the local scene, including ...

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E6. The Changing of the Guard with Anriette Schoeman & Hayley Preen

E6. The Changing of the Guard with Anriette Schoeman & Hayley Preen

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E5. Overcoming the Odds with Piet Du Preez & Louzanne Coetzee

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