E18: Wayne Spies

Published: June 2, 2023, 1 a.m.

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87.7km separate Wayne Spies from a showstopping 11th finish at the world\\u2019s 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\\u2026

He\\u2019s our special guest in this week\\u2019s 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\\u2019s 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\\u2019s sad passing, Indoor Athletics\\u2019 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\\u2019s 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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