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Dive into inspiring stories of everyday runners and athletes balancing day jobs, family life, and the relentless challenges of endurance racing. Our guests aren’t professionals—they’re passionate athletes pushing their limits, overcoming adversity, and achieving personal milestones against all odds. From adaptive athletes and comeback stories of those battling injuries to runners chasing personal bests, we celebrate the resilience, grit, and determination that define the ultra-running spirit ...
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Ep12: Boobs on the Run - Motion, Community & Meaning with Mel Warman
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In this episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with the inspiring Mel Warman – founder and CEO of Boobs on the Run and NSW Chair of the Mother’s Day Classic. What started as a simple Facebook post has grown into a powerful movement that's helped over 5,000 women lace up, discover their strength, and find community through running. With a deeply person…
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Ep11: You Can’t Break Me - Unstoppable Comeback with Rodney "Rocket" Cottam
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Rodney “Rocket” Cottam served as an elite soldier in the Australian Army from 1999 to 2004, involved in high-level operations both at home and abroad. But his military career was cut short after a near-fatal motorbike accident left him with life-changing injuries and led to a medical discharge. After years of intensive rehab, Rodney pivoted into a …
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Ep10: Running with Purpose, Living with Heart with Charlie Maher
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In this deeply inspiring episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with Charlie Maher, proud Western Arrarnta man, 2010 Indigenous Marathon Project graduate, and now an IMF Ambassador. Charlie’s story isn’t just about running – it’s about resilience, identity, community, and the quiet power of leading by example. Back in 2010, Charlie made history as one…
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Ep9: From Darkness to Mountains, Miles & Meaning with Thomas Dade
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In this powerful episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with one of Australia's toughest and most authentic ultra-endurance athletes — Thomas Dade @tomdade11. From a young boy battling anorexia and self-doubt to summiting some of the world's highest mountains and conquering some of Australia's most gruelling ultra races, Tom’s story is one of grit, vu…
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Ep8: Running Toward the Light - Miah Noble
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At just 20 years old, Miah Noble @miahrosenoble is already one of Australia's rising stars in the trail running world — but her journey to the start line has been anything but easy. In this raw and powerful episode, Miah opens up about how she discovered running during the COVID lockdowns and how it became her sanctuary as she navigated anorexia, …
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Ep7: 1,000 Days of Running & A Million-Dollar Mission with Jess Baird Walsh
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In this special episode of The Cowbell Podcast, we celebrate International Women’s Day with an extraordinary guest - Jess Baird Walsh. A mother of three, entrepreneur, and ultra-runner, Jess has been running every single day for nearly 1,000 days. But what started as a personal challenge became something much bigger - a journey of resilience, self-…
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In this episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with the electrifying Emma Rose – psychologist, ultra-runner, and mother – whose journey into running started as a way to heal and evolved into a movement for change. Emma shares how she went from avoiding cross-country races in school to running 180km in a tutu to raise funds for paediatric hospitals. We…
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Ep5: 100km in Scrubs on a Treadmill, Ultra Dogs & The Vet Who Won’t Quit
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What kind of person runs 100km on a treadmill… in scrubs… for charity? Meet Amy Hewitt—a vet, ultra runner, and unstoppable force of nature. In this episode ofThe Cowbell Podcast, Amy shares how she turned endurance running into a mission, raising $12,000 for veterinary mental health and creatingBarking Mad Ultra, Australia’s first ultra where dogs…
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Ep4: Dale’s WTF? What You See Is Not What You Can Achieve – Running Beyond Sight
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In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of The Cowbell Podcast – Every Day Extraordinary, we sit down with Dale, a low-vision adaptive runner whose story redefines resilience, grit, and the true meaning of endurance. Dale spent 30 years as a [find out from the pod] , never imagining he would one day become a runner. But in January 2023, his w…
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Ep3: The Cowbell Man: A Beacon of Hope and Achievement
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In this special episode, we introduce our new co-host, Dave Stewart, a voice many of you might already recognise. From energising start lines to celebrating countless finish-line moments, Dave has been a key figure in Australia’s running scene. Join us as we dive into a great chat about his journey, his passion for connecting with runners, and the …
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Ep2: From Tragedy to Triumph: Mick Marshall’s Fight Back to Endurance and Life
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In this episode of The Cowbell, we talk to Mick Marshall @mickmarshall_ , an endurance athlete who shares his extraordinary journey of resilience and determination. After a life-altering fall from a wind turbine in 2021 left him with severe injuries, multiple surgeries, chronic pain, and a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Mic…
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Ep1: From WAFL Footballer to Ultramarathoner: A Journey of Resilience After Brain Injury
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In our very first episode of "The Cowbell - Extraordinary Everyday" podcast, we’re honoured to share the remarkable journey of Brendan Verrier, an Endu1 athlete whose resilience and determination inspire us all. Brendan takes us through his transition from playing professional Western Australian Football at the highest level to finding a new passio…
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