There was a major change in Ryan Sandes’ life in 2016; this South African trail running superstar can now call himself a Dad! On this episode of Old Mutual Live Running, Brad Brown caught up with me to chat about how becoming a father to, Max, was changed things. We also check in following his impressive recent run in Reunion.

Sky Run presented by Salomon is about as big as it get’s in terms of a major trail race in South Africa. With this legendary race about to take place, Brad Brown caught up with elite athlete Andrew Erasmus. Get your shoes, rain jacket, space blanket, waterproof matches, map and compass out; for this edition of Old Mutual Live Running.

It’s that time of year again, the RAC Tough One has arrived on the Highveld calendar. This is a race of legendary proportions, and Vreni Welsch attributes that to none other than Love! On this episode of Old Mutual Live Running, Brad Brown chats to her ahead of the 2016 edition.

Kane Reilly is one of the top trail runners in South Africa at the moment. The last two years he’s finished second in the Otter Trail Run to two record breaking runs by Marc Lauenstein. Kane’s ability is no fluke. He comers from some impressive running stock. Hear how switching from road to trail helped prolong Maxine Reilly’s running.

We are talking Otter Trail Run once more on Old Mutual Live Running. It really was a sensational race this year. The women’s event even more so, due to a stack field. It saw a humdinger of a race, with Robyn Owen stepping up to take the honours.

Brad Brown catches up with Swiss runner Marc Lauenstein, on this episode of Old Mutual Live. Having smashed the Otter Trail Run record in 2015; he can back this year and smashed it in the opposite direction. Marc joins us from Switzerland to share his RETTO journey.

The Old Mutual Soweto Marathon is here! By now you should have your nutritional plan sorted, but there is always more to know. Head Dietician for FutureLife, Lara de Santana returns on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running. Get some dos and don’ts on how to fuel; from the night before to your recovery after, and everything in-between.

With the Old Mutual Soweto Marathon taking place this weekend, we catch up with Molebatsi Manzi. We have been tracking her progress as she builds up to her first marathon. On this episode of Old Mutual Live Running, hear how her final prep has gone. Are the nerves there already?

We have spoken to Maphuti Phaka previously on Old Mutual Live Running. She runs for the Born2Run club, and has benefited by being sponsored within the club development programme by Helen Ibbotson. While Maphuti continues to soar, we hear from Helen on what it means to be able to help.

Maphuti Phaka is targeting a top 10 at the Old Mutual Soweto Marathon. We wouldn’t put it past her! On this episode of Old Mutual Live Running, we hear how impressive Maphuti’s story is. Having benefited from the Born2Run adopt an athlete programme; she is a consistent top 20 Comrades Marathon finishers, dabbles in some hard trail running, and has a 300m steeplechase record to her name.

Old Mutual Two Oceans half marathon entries open on the 1st of November. We chat to the General Manager of the Two Oceans, Carol Vosloo on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running. She gives you all the details you need in order to ensure you get an Ultra entry in time. Also how the new half marathon ballot entry system will work.

Heidi Muller from Kinetic Events joins us on Old Mutual Live Running. Hear how this former sprinter got into adventure racing, and is now brining it to more people. Running just forms one aspect of adventure racing, but they were also the pioneers of night golf course trail running in Johannesburg.

There is more to running than Ultra marathons. You don’t need to be intimated by distance, whatever works for you is great, it’s just about being out there! Deborah Ward Fritz is a fitness addict, and running proves to be great medicine for her. A lover of multi-sports, hear on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running, how Debbie keeps super fit.

From Tsolo to Cape Town, from footballer to runner; determination has paid off for Akhona Mdaka. Currently a Endurocad athlete, Akhona’s dedication to the sport he now loves, is what got him to where he is. On this episode of Old Mutual Live Running; hear how he got started, how Endurocad has helped him, and what’s still to come.

On our previous podcast we heard how Ryno Griesel has been coming back from an injury which could have ended his running career. On this episode of Old Mutual Live Running, we bring his physio, Carel Viljoen into the conversation. They have worked this road as a team, and share with us the importance of getting a diagnosis of your niggles/injuries sooner rather than later.

It’s been a frustrating 2016 for Ryno Griesel. This icon of the South African trail running scene, has had a major injury set-back that could have ended his running career. On this episode of Old Mutual Live Running, he tells us about the niggle he let sit for eight years. Also how it finally stopped him in his tracks, and has seen him spend five months on rehab to sort it out!

At 24 Rory Scheffer is starting to make some waves in the South African ultra trail running scene. He recently finished second at the Old Mutual Mont-aux-Sources Challenge, this on his Ultra running debut. We chat to Rory on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running. He is one of those freak characters who just seemed to stumble into his talent.

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a World Heritage Site, like no other in the world! We are blessed to have this area in South Africa, and the Park is giving you a new way to experience it. Following a recent test trail running event, Brad Brown caught up with Andrew Zlouimis. Hear what is going to make this event so special, on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running.

As the official nutritional partner of the 2016 Old Mutual Soweto Marathon, FutureLife has your nutritional requirements in mind. On this episode of Old Mutual Live Running, we hear from Head Dietician Lara de Santana. Hear why the race is such a good fit for FutureLife; and more importantly what you can be doing right now, from a nutritional point of view.

Being a teacher is such an important role. You are in a position to mould and really make a positive impact on young peoples lives. For Rachel Manyathi, her teaching duties co-insider with promoting something she loves, running. Hear how this St Stithians Girls teacher is inspiring her pupils, on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running.

Fred Richardson is one of those people, whose passion for running, tells you what the sport is all about. He’s turned that passion into a business, Mindful Runner. Hear more about this running shop situated on the Spruit in Johannesburg, and the clinics they put on, on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running. Are you mindful and present? Then let’s go…

We catch up with Anet Coetzee on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running. This former 800m SA Junior champion, was competitively lost to running for awhile. However, having taken up coaching, her love for running returned. She now does both, and is an inspiration to the youngsters she trains with, and coaches.

South African based Brit, Tish Jones had an incredible run at the Cape Town Marathon recently. She won the women’s race in 2:36:13. It was a huge PB, but marathon running remains new to Tish. She is an extremely versatile runner in general, and has a great tip for staying injury free. Hear more on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running.

Do you remember David Barnard? If you don’t we caught up with him around completing his collection of the Four Desert races. His trip to the Atacama was like being on an other planet. However, that is not enough for David, there’s more to come, and it’s always for a good cause. Hear more on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running.

There is no doubt that sport can make a real difference in peoples lives. Changing their destiny for ever. You don’t necessarily have to compete at an Olympic Games. It could just prove to be a catalyst towards higher education. We chat to Nolene Conrad on this episode of Old Mutual Live Running. She has not only used her running as a personal catalyst, but is also helping others to do so.