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When Liz Cullen first showed up to parkrun just a few years ago, she never imagined she’d go on to complete more than 150 parkruns, multiple half marathons, and even longer runs.

In this episode, Liz shares her journey from new runner to dedicated member of the Hātea Run Club, and how the running community helped her find purpose, confidence, and lifelong friends along the way.

She opens up about the setbacks too — from injuries and restarts to the mental battles every runner faces — and how she’s learned to stay positive and simply enjoy the run.

Whether you’re a beginner, a parkrun regular, or a long-time club runner, Liz’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to start, and that progress is built one run at a time.

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Running with friends — it’s motivating, social, and occasionally competitive. In this episode, Justin explores the fine line between encouragement and sabotage on a group run. You know the type: the “let’s take it easy” friend who suddenly surges at the hill, or the one who “accidentally” sprints to the finish. Full of laughs and gentle truths, this episode reminds us that running buddies make the miles fly — even if they occasionally make you question your life choices.

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In this episode, we sit down with Allan Staite, one of Whangārei’s most consistent and respected runners. Whether it’s track, road, or ultra-distance, Allan has built an extraordinary record of performance across decades — from winning masters 800-metre titles to finishing second in the Sri Chinmoy 50 km ultra in just over four hours.

Allan shares what keeps him motivated year after year, the habits behind his remarkable consistency, and how he balances speed, endurance, and recovery as a masters athlete. We also talk about the local running community, his regular appearances at Whangārei parkrun, and the mindset that helps him stay strong through every stage of training and racing.

It’s an inspiring look at longevity, balance, and the joy of running — from one of Northland’s most quietly driven and enduring athletes.

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