The Start Line Podcast

The Start Line Podcast

Welcome to The Start Line Podcast - hosted by Dee, Jules and Petrina: three sisters talking about running, eating, music, life... and everything in between.

March 15, 2024

Running Strong: Empowerment and Community in the Face of Menopause

When Carol and Donna lace up their running shoes, they're not just embarking on a physical journey, they're navigating the complex tides of menopause with every stride. Our heartwarming finale brings these incredible women fr...

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March 1, 2024

Running Towards Healing: Black Men Tackling Mental Health and Vulnerability with Trojan Gordon, Lionel Mullin & Greg Patmore

When the Emancipated Run Crew's Trojan Gordon, Lionel Mullin, and Greg Patmore joined us, we discovered a shared truth that many black men carry: the weight of unspoken struggles with mental health. Our conversation ventured ...

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Feb. 22, 2024

TSL Rewound: Steph's Story - Courage, Laughter, and Hope in the Face of Cancer

In the first ever TSL Rewound, we gather around the memory of our beloved cousin Steph, whose laughter and courage echoed even as triple negative breast cancer sought to silence her, by revisiting an episode that captures her...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Bonus: Running Through Recovery - Overcoming Injuries with Inspiration and Endurance with Michelle Edwards and John Stephenson

As a runner, nothing tests your spirit quite like an injury. In this heartfelt discussion with fellow runners, John and Michelle from ERC open up about their recovery journey, and how they each found a unique path through the...

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Feb. 9, 2024

Bonus: Beyond the Finish Line: Embracing Diversity and Overcoming Limits in Ultramarathon Running - with Tasnim Tudor and Dina Loufimpou

Discover the grit and grace of running beyond the usual finish line as we journey with Tasnim Tudor and Dina Loufimpou into the realm of ultramarathons. Witness firsthand the transformation from ordinary strides to the extrao...

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Feb. 1, 2024

Bonus: From Sidelines to Finish Lines - Unleashing The Inner Joy of Running with Rachel McCoy and Dr Zandi Ndlovu

When Rachel McCoy and Dr. Zandi Ndlovu laced up their running shoes during lockdown, little did they know that they'd cross marathon finish lines in their mid-40s and at 50, rewriting their own narratives and shattering age e...

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Running Through Recovery: Overcoming Injuries with Inspiration and Endurance

In the world of running, injuries are often the unspoken hurdles that every runner inevitably faces. They are not just mere physical setbacks but also mental battles that test the endurance and spirit of athletes. In our latest podcast episode, we o…

Endurance Beyond Expectations in the World of Ultrarunning

The essence of ultramarathon running goes far beyond the act of running itself—it's a transformative journey that challenges the physical and mental limits of individuals. In our latest podcast episode, we explore the profound experiences of u…

From Sidelines to Finish Lines Unleashing the Inner Joy of Running - with Rachel McKoy & Dr. Zandi Ndlovu

Embarking on a new fitness journey can be daunting, especially as one advances in age. However, for Rachel McCoy and Dr. Zandi Ndlovu, taking up running in their mid-40s and 50 was a decision that would transform their lives in unimaginable ways. Th…