Never Run Alone

A World Record Week as Two Go Sub 2:00 in London Town

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well then, what a week of running.Incase you’ve somehow missed it; two incredible men ran under 2 hours in the London Marathon whilst the female rec...

2026 Boston Marathon Recap | Our Post Race Reaction From Boston

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s finally here - our post race reaction from Boston.Coming to you a little later than usual given the logistics of all of us running and then tra...

Race Week | For the 130th Boston Marathon

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

WE’RE IN BOSTON!It’s the 130th Boston Marathon and our first as race week is here and it’s a stacked line up on the couch here on Boylston stree...

Taper Time | Two Weeks Out From The Boston Marathon

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A 5 star line up this week as Ash returns a mere 12 days (at the time of recording) out from the 130th Boston Marathon. It’s taper time and the team...

Running Longevity | Olympian Eloise Wellings and 2 Weeks to Boston

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the pod this week we welcome two-time Olympian and five-time Commonwealth Games runner, mother of 3 and charity co-founder, Eloise Wellings!In the ...

Boston Beckons | Our Marathon Mindset Mailbag

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the pod, we break down the marathon mindset, answering a slew of questions in an old fashioned mailbag style. Thank you all so much for t...

Boston Marathon Building & 3 Time Australian Olympian Pat Tiernan

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the pod, we’re joined by Australian elite runner, Pat Tiernan. Pat is a 3 time Australian Olympian amongst a host of other impressive f...

Runner First, Influencer Second | Mary McCarthy on Fractures, Content and Online Haters

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the pod, we’re joined by Mary McCarthy who has graced the shores of Australia for the past few months, and our screens sharing her runn...

Harry Styles is One Of Us and Our Favourite Running Creators

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A full cast this week on the podcast as we discuss our favourite running content and creators in the space, an area we’ve all dabbled in more so in ...

Tokyo Marathon Breakdown | Why Discipline Matters

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we delve into the Tokyo Marathon, our Boston Blocks and another week of Sissi's Speed Round.In this episode, the crew discuss their mar...

The Underfuelling Epidemic with Nutritionist Grace Liebelt and Bergman, Merrick and MacDonald

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

PLEASE NOTE: In this episode of Never Run Alone, it includes discussion about body image, eating habits, calorie counting, and other topics that might...

Developing Speed, Deload Weeks, Winter Olympics and Ultimate Running Tunes with Bergman Farrenkothen Merrick and MacDonald

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mac is back this week hosting a trio of legends to unpack a host of listener questions as well as how speed work for the crew has developed over the y...

Never Have I Ever Been An Instagram Doctor....

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The crew dive into all things Boston Marathon prep, Australian Athletics and a deep-dive on the rise of instagram doctors diagnosing every man and the...

Race Prep, Fuelling and Building a Successful Training Plan feat Run Coach Matty Abel with Bergman Farrenkothen Merrick and MacDonald

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Things are heating up ahead of Boston as we get run coach Matty Abel on to discuss all things running preparation, fuelling and how to approach traini...

Big Boston Breakdown and What NOT to do at the Start of a Training Block with Farrenkothen Merrick and MacDonald

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back with a big Boston breakdown this week, along with sharing personal running goals for this calendar year. In it, they share some key ...

An Aussie Win at WXC plus the World’s Fastest 10k? with Farrenkothen Merrick and MacDonald

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just the boys on this weeks ep as we unpack a a fast week of running with 3 major talking points. The World Cross Country Championships in Florida, th...

Are We Sleeping on Japanese Running & The World Cross Country Championship with Bergman, Merrick, Wiseman and MacDonald

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our first outing for 2026 as we discuss plenty already happening in the world of running with the Hakone Ekiden last week showcasing the best of unive...

Building the Ultimate Runner and our 2026 Preview and Predictions with Bergman, Farrenkothen, Merrick, Wiseman and MacDonald

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We round out 2025 with a full house to preview and predict plenty that is awaiting us in the new year. We discuss building the ultimate runner from ot...

The 2025 Never Run Alone Christmas Quiz - "Quizmas" with Bergman, Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A special edition of the pod this week, as we hosted inaugural Never Run Alone Christmas Quiz, or as Sissi Bergman delightfully dubbed, "Quizmas&...

The biggest moments in running in 2025 and the Australian Prefontaine with Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast the boys reminisce over a big 2025 and recap the best moments in running. We also answer a few Christmas related questions, a...

Records Fall in Valencia and the Long Run to Boston Begins

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

5 on the pod this week in an expansive show with 3 guests in Sydney, 1 in Dubbo and another on the Sunny Coast coming together to discuss the Valencia...

Valencia Marathon Preview with Australian Record Holder Andy Buchanan along with Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with a bang as we preview this weekends Valencia Marathon with a very special guest, the Australian marathon record holder, Andy Buchanan...

An Open Conversation on the Future of Never Run Alone

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A different episode this week as we hit ep 51 and some sad and simultaneously exciting news.The boys sit down in Cam's living room (disco ball and...

Marathon Advice for First-Timers and the Future of Mainstream Running with Bergman, Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we’re celebrating episode 50 and recording remotely!Up for discussion; coffee orders, unbiased watch opinions and the futu...

Overcoming Injury, Marathon Time Integrity Unit and the NYC Mara with Nick Drabble and Bergman, Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by father, DJ and runner, Nick Drabble to discuss his running journey amongst a career as a DJ and half of el...

Are Marathons Normalised, Performing for Strava and the New York City Marathon with Belle Hawtin, Matilda Donkin, Cam Merrick, Kristafor Farrenkothen, Lily Cooper and Rien MacDonald

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PLEASE NOTE: Sadly this weeks episode encountered some untimely technical glitches. We have only 1 camera angle and the audio is average for the first...

Do Runners Hate Themselves and New York, New Me? Featuring Special Guest Ashleigh Wiseman with Merrick Farrenkothen and MacDonald

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by special guest Ash Wiseman with Kris Farrenkothen alongside returning Cam Merrick to unpack a big New York Marathon elite f...

Growing the Game for Girls and Two Different Cycles with Bergman, Chapple, Donkin, Farrenkothen and MacDonald

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is one wholly focused on female sport, following Rien’s poorly worded and timed comment on Megan Chapple’s Instagram reel back i...

Melbourne Mara Debrief + all things Diet & Nutrition featuring special guest Grace Liebelt with Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

5 days on from his elite debut in Melbourne, Cam Merrick unpacks the Melbourne Marathon in it’s entirety, sharing the seconds that stretched him and...

2025 Melbourne Marathon Finish Line Recap

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An incredible day in Melbourne and a very raw recap from the finish line inside the MCG.We speak of course first and foremost with the sweet prince Ca...

Melb Mara Special from within the MCG with Elite Debutant and our Sweet Prince Cam Merrick: Tangents

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As part of his elite debut, Cam and Rien attended the elite briefing by the Melbourne Marathon team, lead by Tim Crosbie.Following that, we were allow...

Melbourne Marathon and a Deadly Quartet of M’s with Mack (Dewar) McKenna, Merrick and MacDonald

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the 10th day of the 10th month of the 10th year since last weeks guest, Lydia O’Donnell debuted in the marathon here at Melbourne. And on thi...

Mantras, Talents and Women’s Running with Femmi Founder Lydia O’Donnell + Boudakin, Farrenkothen, Merrick and MacDonald

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After 2 weeks away, we’re back in the studio to kick off the best month of the year.This week we are joined by the brilliant Lydia O’Donnell, who ...

Net Downhill Chats, Berlin Marathon Recap, 130th Boston Announce and Chicago Marathon Field Previews

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Majors Season!!Tune in as the boys chat about whether or not Net Downhill races should count for PBs, the torturous weather in Berlin for the...

World Athletics Champs and Melbourne Mara Prep

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Down a member (Ella is a teacher and apparently they work really hard), the boys tackle everything World Athletics Champs and Cam's upcoming Elite...

Tokyo World Champs, Personal Running History and Training Balance with Bergman, Farrenkothen and Merrick. Hosted by MacDonald // Never Run Alone

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spring has sprung and so has 12 months worth of rain on Sydney.Fresh after the news that Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan are doing the Farrenkothen-Ma...

Wayne Larden - Sydney Marathon Race Director and CEO of Pont3 // Tangents

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with Wayne Larden, who is the Sydney Marathon Race Director and CEO of Pont3, and over the last 2 decades has worked tirelessly to turn...

A Major Recap: Sydney Marathon Breakdown with Boudakin, Farrenkothen and Merrick

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just like that, the 2025 Sydney Marathon is in the rear vision mirror. Months of training. Years of planning. Decades in the making. We can confirm it...

2025 Sydney Marathon Recap

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a day in Sydney. Hundreds of thousands in the streets. Resplendent sunshine. Cramps all over the gaff. Even more PBs. And an all time day. Reacti...

Sydney Special with Marathon Debutant Sam Clifford

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded 48 hours prior to the Sydney Marathon (but sadly released post marathon due to an enormous week for the producer) we sat down with the Aus 10...

Sydney Marathon Preview with Special Guests Roberto Mandje, Mack Dewar and the Faithful Boudakin, Farrenkothen and Merrick

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2 days now until Sydney becomes a major. We sat down with 2 special guests from out of town to discuss all things Sydney Marathon.Enjoy the podcast!A ...

Major Rain in Sydney as the Marathon Reigns Supreme with Boudakin, Farrenkothen and Merrick

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just 9 days out from the first ever Major Marathon in our beautiful country, what has no doubt been a multi decade journey for the city is now just si...

Builders: Joe Greer - Creating through the Art of Photography and Running

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still.In this e...

Some Red Hot Bull from City2Surf and the Marathon is Forever King with Boudakin, Farrenkothen and Merrick

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a week for the pod. They’re all great weeks let’s be honest - thanks for tuning in once again.This week, we answer plenty of questions from y...

Builders: Jimmy McCleery - The Man behind Aid Station, on Business as the Ultimate Endurance Sport

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still...

City2Surf, Nutrition and Handling Nasty Niggles with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Boudakin

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks pod we share some exciting news! That thanks to regular uploads and lots of you listening (let’s be honest if you’re reading this you’...

PBs on the Harbour, Speed Sessions + A Big Warm Up with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Boudakin

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another Never Run Alone conversation this week coming to you slightly earlier thanks to a midweek and late night recording! The dawgs answer plenty of...

Warm Ups, Sydney Six Out, Coaching & The Harbour 10k with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Boudakin

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Never Run Alone is building. Back this week with arguably our most prepared podcast thus far. Momentum builds for us all us proper warm ups help ease ...

Pacing PBs, Running Tangents and the Sydney Build Intensifies with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Bergman: Never Run Alone

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sissi Bergman makes her 2025 debut following a brief hiatus for the pod off the back of a double episode during the Gold Coast marathon week. Plenty t...

2025 Gold Coast Marathon Recap

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A special 2025 Gold Coast Marathon Recap. We did 40 minutes with Cam Merrick and Ella Boudakin in the hotel room post race, and just over half a dozen...

Gold Coast Marathon Preview

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The episode before the big dance! Gold Coast Marathon 2025.Join regulars of these past 6 weeks as we preview what will be an excellent weekend of runn...

Kipyegon Breaks, Gore at Dead Cow Gully and Gold Coast within Grasp with Farrenkothen, Merrick, Boudakin & Special Guest Gellatly

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the pod, a rapid start as the cast blind review Faith Kipyegon’s Breaking4 attempt in Paris which happened overnight. We also breakdown...

Kipyegon Breaking4, Gold Coast Brewing and Injuries Looming with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Boudakin

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another hour (almost) of power with the dawgs to entertain you on your weekend longy or keep you from the depths of depression if you too are fighting...

Beer Miles, Race the Sun, Goldy, Gore and plenty more with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Boudakin

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Speed Dawgs are back with some interesting chat this week, discussing the North Sydney Beer Mile (drank and ran responsibly and irresponsibly resp...

Furies x Cadence, Go One More Ultra & Noosa Mara Pacing Duties with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Blanks

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back to back round tables means we’re so back for 2025. On this weeks ep, we review 3 big events over the past 7 days with appropriate levels of sho...

UTA, William Goodge, Go One More Ultra & Noosa Marathon with Farrenkothen, Merrick & Boudakin

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The round table is back for 2025 (it’s been a slow, long run to get here) and we review and preview what is shaping up to be a big fortnight in the ...

Builders: Laura Henshaw - Societies Perception of Hard Work, Building Community and Running Her Way

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still.In this e...

Builders: Ollie Marchon - Crafting Vision, Empowering a Team and Fatherhood

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Never Run Alone is a podcast exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of humans refusing to stand still.In this e...

Motley: Girls in the Game

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another group episode; we sit down with 4 brilliant and bubbly women to discuss all things running; major events, the world, social media and business...

Motley: Built to Run New York City

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The aftermath of the New York Marathon saw us get 5 savages in a room for a conversation on the dance with duality; work, relationships and building b...

Motley: New York City Marathon

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New York City Marathon. 2024. An incredible trip building new friendships and solidifying old. In the chaos of pre marathon, there was little standi...

Motley: New York Marathon Recap

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 New York City Marathon has come and gone faster than, well, you know… An incredible week spent with people who were strangers a year ago. T...

Motley: Songs for the Pain Cave, Cooking Gels and Sydney Mara

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Never Run Alone is a podcast triumvirate exploring the definitions of the word "run", through the eyes, mind and souls of eclectic humans the world ov...