The Monster Pod

EP 9 - LIVE SHOW! 2026 West Macs Monster winners!

A special live show from the finish line of the 2026 West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival. Co-hosts Katie Stroud and Rohan Barwick talk to 231km champion (and previo

EP 8 - All of your questions answered - SPECIAL EDITION (!)

Set your ears to HUNGRY with this tasty bumper episode as we dive into your questions and get some answers from WMM founding member and 65km finisher, Brooke McAllan. I

EP 7 - Taking your race to the next level with pacers and crew

Want to increase your chances of finishing strong? Want to know how to help a mate make it through? Pro pacer (and 128km winner) Rodney Angelo gives the inside scoop on

EP 4 - It's really an eating competition

The team talk with pro dietitian Megan Scott about what to eat and drink during the event. Then they taste test a few things. Is pickle juice really as bad as everyone sa

EP 5 - Mandatory gear and all that jazz

The team find out from Annie Knight why every single item on the list is vital. From snake bandages to headtorches to space blankets, it's all there for a reason! And in

EP 1 - What the HECK have I signed up for?

In this first episode of the pod, the Monster Pod talk about what the WMM means to them.. (And eventually Simon reluctantly admits to his remarkable achievements!) Then

EP 2 - Training to finish with a smile

Pro run coach Nick Muxlow spills the beans on what you need to be doing to train for whatever distance you've signed up for. He also answers the question: What should I d

EP 3 - Larapinta Trail section overview

Larapinta legend Kylie Cowan takes us on a tour of the Larapinta Trail. Can you guess which section is her absolute favourite? In the Finisher's Lounge, 128km superstar

EP 6 - Volunteer tips, tricks and insights

Vollie, vollie, vollie! Oi, oi, oi! The Monster Pod crew talk about how important vollies are with volunteer megastar Katie Thompson. And in the Finisher's Lounge, Dan

The Monster Pod Trailer

Everything you need to know about the West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival. Drops Thursday March 6th.