This week, we're joined by Dr Dylan Barth. Yes, that's right, Dr. He's an Oxford University graduate, medical scientist, and ultra runner. Together, we chat about:

• Starting running with the Two Oceans half marathon in South Africa
• His scientific research into rheumatic heart disease (don't be alarmed, he dumbed it down for us)
• Completing the Margaret River Ultra for the first time
• Having no idea how to prep for said ultra and carrying supplies for 17 days
• Hating any sort of elevation and a warm welcome to the No Hills Club
• The health benefits (physical and mental) of running

But first, we CRAP on about:

• Brodie doing a triathlon
• Shannon skipping 80% of her training week
• Who was cooler when it came to the Hottest 100 countdown

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This week, we're joined by Renee Ioppolo to hear about her journey to an endometriosis diagnosis and how it's impacted her running. We chat about:

• Why she got a run coach to train for her first marathon
• Listening to All Too Well on repeat for 3 hours
• What is endometriosis and how does it impact the body
• Delaying surgery so she could run Sydney Marathon
• Passing out from pain in a car park
• Why the treatment options all kind of suck

But first, we CRAP on about:

• Brodie's got his dog back so it's a good week
• Shannon completing another Grand Slam
• Both of us doing Run Club at an actually enjoyable pace
• Hiding heart rate and elapsed time on Strava
• Brodie signing up for an Iron Man like an IDIOT

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We're pretty busy fangirling over here because this week, we've got Cam Bostock on the podcast and well, he's a pretty big deal. We chat about:

• How Shannon has Cam to thank for her marriage
• What got Cam into hiking in the first place
• How he turned his passion into a career
• What it's like being on trial for five months
• The peace and contemplation that can be found
• Setting the 'unsupported' FKT on the Bibbulmun Track

But first, we CRAP on about:

• Brodie going to 47 different run clubs in one week
• Shannon trying to go back in time
• A fan of the week announcement
• A gripe from Brodie on fashion vs function

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We're back, baby!

Brodie and Shannon are back behind the microphone for a solo episode and boy do we have some piping hot tea for the first episode of 2026.

• Brodie's highest mileage week
• Shannon completing a secret grand slam
• Marathon goals for 2026
• Brodie being back in Perth
• Shannon's succession planning

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It's the final episode of the year and for this one, we're joined by Lexington Mitchell. Together, we chat about:

• Being a track super star at 13
• How that ended when she developed disordered eating
• What the next five years of her life looked like
• How she pulled herself out of it and what it looks like for her now
• Getting back into running the right way
• Developing a healthy relationship with her mind and body

But first, we CRAP on about:

• A pretty average training week from the both of us
• CRAP Fan of the Year announcement
• Our Hottest 100 shortlists (Brodie is cool and Shannon outs herself as a basic white bitch)

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No one is allowed to be mad the episode is out late this week. Shannon was delayed at the airport for 7 hours and finally got to Brisbane at 2:30am. Please be gentle, she is feeling very tired and vulnerable today.

ANYHOW... on this week's episode, we're joined by Tom Radonic. Together, we chat about:

• Summiting Everest without leaving Perth
• Running in the memory of a wonderful man
• Why training your mind is as important as training your body
• What the fuck 'mash and rashun' is
• The amateur footballer to runner pathway

But first, we give you the most chaotic seven minute intro as we try to recap our training week before Shannon boards her plane for the second time.

• Brodie setting another 5km PB (poll incoming)
• Shannon getting a professional tow at intervals
• Also tune in for a surprise guest at the end of the podcast

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This week, we're joined by the incredible Kendall Whyte, founder of the Blue Tree Project. Together we chat about:

• Becoming a runner when your thighs are built for power not speed (her words)
• Using running to clear her mind
• The impact of the menstrual cycle on running performance
• Scheduling time for peace
• The importance of movement for mental health
• Founding the Blue Tree Project and creating conversation from tragedy

But first, we CRAP on about:

• Brodie's sore tummy
• Shannon's 5km season best performance
• The pros and cons of the summer block
• Whether or not we exercise on holidays
• Brodie's first rabbit hole

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This week, we're joined by Chad Aziz. Together we chat about:

• Finding running after dislocating his shoulder
• Dealing with not being able to do the thing you love
• Being not even remotely casual with zero proper training
• Running 10 marathons is 10 days
• Why being uncomfortable is important

But first, we CRAP on about:

• The DUBBEL Christmas party
• Shannon hitting a season best 5k during a threshold session
• Our latest beef with the WA Running Podcast
• Brodie's beef with the CRAP listeners

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