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Making A Runner

by Nic Acampora

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EP. 134 | From Comrades to Berlin: Taking on My First Marathon Major

October 19, 2026 · 29 min

In this solo episode, Nic looks back on his journey from Comrades to the Berlin Marathon, sharing how he recovered after Comrades, found his way back to running at his best and eventually made the spontaneous decision to take on…
EP 133 | The Trail Running Masterclass; Everything Every Runner Should know about running off-road , with Salomon Athlete, Adventurer and Coach, Andrew Erasmus.

August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Whether you're thinking about entering your first trail race, preparing for an ultra, or simply looking to become a more complete runner, this episode is your guide to the world of trail running. In this Trail Running Masterclass, Nic sits…
EP. 132 | Life After Comrades Success, with Up Run Champion and Record Holder, George Kusche.

July 30, 2026 · 44 min

Winning Comrades may be the dream, but what happens once you've crossed the finish line?In what is Making A Runners first Video Form Podcast Episode, Nic catches up with newly crowned 2026 Comrades Champion and Up Run Record Holder, George…
EP. 131 | Comrades Race Week & Race Day: Host Nic shares advice on preparing for the Final Run into the Ultimate Human Race.

June 9, 2026 · 33 min

The training is done. COMRADES 2026 is here. In the final episode of the Making A Runner Comrades Mini Series, Nic shifts the focus away from training and towards the things that matter most during race week: staying healthy, staying calm…
EP. 130 | How To Run Your Best Comrades; Host Nic breaks down tapering, goal setting and race-day execution.

June 2, 2026 · 40 min

With just two weeks to go until Comrades, the training is largely done. The focus now shifts towards arriving at the start line healthy, confident, and ready to execute. In Episode 2 of the Making A Runner Comrades Mini Series, Nic takes a…

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EP. 129 | The Calm Before Comrades: Navigating the Final Weeks with Coach Nic.

May 26, 2026 · 34 min

With Comrades just weeks away, the hard work is largely done — but for many runners, this is when the nerves, doubt, and overthinking really begin. In this episode of this special Making A Runner Comrades mini-series, Nic dives into the…
EP. 128 | The Road Back: How George Kusche Rebuilt Himself Into One of South Africa’s Most Promising Distance Runners

May 13, 2026 · 53 min

In this episode of Making A Runner, Nic sits down with one of the most exciting emerging names in South African endurance running — George Kusche. From competing as an NCAA middle-distance athlete in the United States while studying…
EP. 127 | How to Run Strong for Decades; Lessons from 1995 Comrades Winner Shaun Meiklejohn.

April 29, 2026 · 57 min

What does it really take to stay strong in running for years — not just months? In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Meiklejohn, former winner of the Comrades Marathon, to unpack the principles behind true longevity in the…
EP. 126 | Train Smarter, Not Harder: The truth about periodisation and how your training can benefit from it with Endurance Coach Mike Roscoe.

April 16, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

For years, runners have been told to follow structured training phases — base, build, peak, taper — but is traditional periodisation still the best way to train? In this episode of Making A Runner, Nic sits down with Coach Mike Roscoe to…
EP. 125 | Heat Training For Endurance Performance; Unlock your best running potential through heat training modalities with practical advice from Sport Scientist and Endurance Coach, Andy Brodziak.

March 24, 2026 · 55 min

In this episode of Making A Runner, Host Nic sits down with an old friend of the podcast, Coach Andy Brodziak , to explore one of the most powerful—and often misunderstood—tools in endurance training: heat adaptation. From mimicking…
EP. 124 | Community Q&A with Annie Bothma; Latest carb stance, sub 3 hour marathon tips , how to deal with the pressure of races, strength training advice for runners and much more.

March 10, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

To kick off a new year of Making A Runner, Host Nic Acampora is joined once again by one of the podcast’s most trusted voices — Sports Nutritionist (MSc), Running and Strength Coach , Annie Bothma — for a community-driven Q&A…
EP. 123 | Running Reflections, The 2025 Review ; with Former Host and Running Influencer David Fick AKA. Davey On The Run.

December 11, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

Welcome to the last Making A Runner Episode of 2025. In this engaging conversation, our host Nic and former co-host Davey catch up and reflect on their running journeys throughout the year, discussing various races, personal bests, and the…

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About the show

Making A Runner is a podcast about the journey of becoming a better runner — physically, mentally, and over the long run. Hosted by Coach and Biokineticist Nic Acampora, the show brings together experts from the running world and everyday runners to unpack the realities of training, racing, injury, and performance. Expect practical insights, honest conversations, and a proudly South African perspective on what it really takes to build yourself into a runner; whether you are looking at improving your Parkrun run or running your first Comrades. Because great runners aren’t born — they’re made.