Roger Hanney helped turn HOKA from a niche outsider into one of ANZ’s most trusted running brands—and became the first Type 1 diabetic to complete the legendary 4 Deserts Grand Slam. In Part One of this two-part chat, we unpack the rise of HOKA, the Nike copycat controversy, and what it means to lead with boldness, both on and off the trail.

From kickboxing in Austria to scaling one of Australasia’s most influential startup accelerators, Michael Batko’s story is one of momentum—both in leadership and on the run.

Left in Australia at 15 to pursue a better future, Ayesha Razzaq built a career leading major transformation at Energy Queensland—all while conquering the Six World Marathon Majors and raising over $75,000 for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.

From building a million-dollar business at 17 to leading cybersecurity at Tyson Foods—and joggling a marathon with oranges—Robert Fowler’s story is all about pushing boundaries.

In this debut episode, Ben Kepes shares his unconventional journey from dropping out of high school to leading businesses, serving his community, and running ultra marathons – all while balancing life, work, and a passion for the outdoors.

Discover Execs Who Run—a podcast on life, leadership, and the miles in between. Hosted by Jason Hunt, this show features unscripted conversations with senior leaders who run to stay fit, find clarity, or escape their inboxes. Dive into stories of resilience, balance, and the little things that make a big impact.