Today’s guest is a man who loves running through and through.  Born in the UK, and now living in Australia, Daniel Gilhooley knows running. A keen photographer and traveller in his spare time, Daniel loves to explore.  But it is through his professional capacity where Daniel is really making waves. Daniel is the store manager for the Mornington location of ProFeet Footwear, which is a running-centric shoe store brand, using podiatry methods to help customers locate the perfect pair of runners that matches their body’s needs. I can personally pay testimony to Daniel’s expertise in running and the biomechanics of the human body, as he has previously fitted me with the perfect pair of runners for my body. In today’s episode, we dive deep in Daniel’s mind, get his take on all things running, what makes the perfect shoe, and what it is that makes him continue to give back to community sport and fitness events time after time. Please welcome to the pod, Daniel Gilhooley.

You all have ran on a number of different athletics tracks over the course of your careers. But have you ever wondered what the difference is between a good athletics track and a world class athletics track? Jarrod Hill is the CEO of Australian field of play design company, SportENG, and he's designed a number of the athletics track that you've probably ran at at some point throughout your running career. Including, proclamation park in Ringwood, home of the Ringwood Gift, Sydney Olympic Park, QSAC and the 2018 Gold Coast Comm Games surface. We speak with Jarrod about the engineering behind a world-standard athletics track, what unique elements SportENG brings to the table, and how SportENG is leading the way for the next generation of Australian athletes.  But not only this, we also get to learn about the man, diving into his life as CEO, his passions outside of business and what made him want to get involved in the sporting industry.

He's one of the most successful coaches in the VAL. A 5 time Stawell gift winner, he is inches away from becoming the coach with the most Stawell gift wins. He’s had some of the best athletes in the country under his watch over the years, and as season 2023/24 kicks off, he’s eyeing up big things for his squad this season. In today’s episode, we’ll learn the humble nature of Brett Robinson, the methods behind his coaching, and what he has learnt from his athletes over the years. ------------ Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026. To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love. Thank you for your support!

On the verge of breaking into the Australian Olympic team, a young Steve Brossman was on top of his game. Taking out numerous Gifts across the Australian Pro-running circuit, and competing at the biggest events, Steve was on a path of athletic success. Then, a life changing injury occured. It would change his pathway in life, and is something he has taken on board and allowed to enlighten his life. This is Steve's story on how he went from an Olympic hopeful, to reaping entrepreneurial success.

To achieve any great level of success in life, one must have the mindset to get through difficult times. Mia Spencer is a good example of this. Whilst she hasn't yet hit the major goals she strives for, she has had to overcome many setbacks. And it is her mindset that has allowed her to stay humble, hustle through difficult times, and has led to her being one of the emerging talents in the VAL. In today's episode, we chat with Mia about her ambitions, the mindset required to the best, and what it means to have the support of corporate sponsors. ------------ Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026. To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love. Thank you for your support!

Great coaches are the difference between the success and failure of a team or athlete. Think of your Sir Alex Ferguson's and Manchester United, Alastair Clarkson and Hawthorn. Effective coaching doesn't just happen on its own. It is its own sport. Endless hours of researching, learning, executing and reviewing. But this is what the best coaches do, and Scott Rowsell has done just this. Coach of the RAD squad, he's known as one of the best in the VAL, and his track record speaks for itself. In today's episode, Scott is incredibly generous in granting us insight into his training methods, and the tips and tricks he uses to help his athletes excel. ------------ Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026. To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love. Thank you for your support!

Having previously been in the role of marketing and communications for Triathlon Victoria, to her current role as the CEO of the FedUni West Vic Academy of Sport, Shenae Keleher has always had sport in her blood. As a former athlete herself, Shenae can relate to the common struggles faced by junior athletes, and it is through her experiences she is making a massively positive impact on some of our most promising athletes in regional Victoria. We speak with Shenae about her role, where she sees sport moving in the coming years, as well as the impact of the axed 2026 Comm Games. ------------ Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026. To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love. Thank you for your support!

He's a name everyone in the VAL will know. A former Stawell Gift champion, Matt Rizzo is now only inches away from qualifying for the Paris 2024 Australian team. Matt shares with us his story, from his grassroots in Langwarrin, to his relationship with partner Bree Masters, and his ambitions for the years to come. If you'd like to be like Matt, and share your story, please DM us on Instagram at https://www.instagram/com/fixonsport_au ------------ Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026. To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love. Thank you for your support!

When we were chatting with Bella about organising a time for her to join the podcast, her reply was "we'd have to organise a time in the afternoon because I've got school". This had us stumped for a second, before remembering that Bella is indeed only 16 years of age. And this story is testament to what she has achieved in her young life so far. A Stawell Gift champion, and one of the brightest talents in not just the VAL, but Australian athletics, Bella has the world ahead of her. But, despite her successes, it is warming to see that she is very level headed, and not getting ahead of herself - kudos to her parents. Enjoy listening to this eagerly awaited episode of the pod. ------------ Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026. To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love. Thank you for your support!

Carla Bull is more than just a former Stawell Gift winner. She is a student, studying to be a physio. A business owner. And she is an Australian track representative, where at the time of the release of this episode, is representing Australia in China as part of the World Uni Games. Carla chats with us about life after her Stawell Gift victory, the struggles of the business life, and her ambitions for her sporting career in the years to come. ------------ Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026. To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love. Thank you for your support!