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Women’s Running Collective, Episode 64
2025 Year in Review: Our Runs, Fails, Faves & Festive Chaos
In our final episode of the year, Hayles and Jussie sit down with a peppermint tea, hot choccy (or something stronger…) and unpack everything that made 2025 iconic, chaotic, emotional, and very, very sweaty.
From the highs of Sydney and London Marathons to the lows of period disasters mid-run, this one is basically our Spotify Wrapped but Runner Girl Edition. We cover our top shoes, clothing, books, guests, training blocks, hilarious fails, plus a new Christmas movie you’ll absolutely want to watch.
Whether you’re here for motivation, pure entertainment, or to feel better about your own questionable running choices this episode has it all.
Episode Breakdown
00:00 — Introduction & Banter
The festive chaos begins.
00:05 — Welcome to the Women’s Running Collective
Final ep of the year energy!
00:42 — Reflecting on the Year: Our Spotify Wrapped
Yes, Taylor Swift makes an appearance.
01:03 — Weekly Running Recap
Silly season training: heroic or horrendous?
02:52 — Running Gear Reviews
What stayed, what slayed, and what got returned.
07:07 — Top Running Shoes of the Year
Our holy grails of 2025.
(Want a full list for Instagram? Just say the word!)
11:56 — Favourite Running Clothing
Shorts that don’t chafe. Bras that actually support. The winners.
18:00 — Best Running Songs
Cue the playlist: the beats that carried our legs this year.
21:28 — Top Running Books & Podcasts
The ones that inspired, educated, and stopped us doomscrolling.
26:14 — Proudest Runs & Funniest Fails
From big PBs to big… embarrassments.
29:31 — Period Horror Story
It always happens on the long run.
30:53 — Menstrual Cup Woes
Say a prayer.
31:53 — Top Three Running Events of the Year
Our favourite races vibes, views, medals and all.
33:58 — Most Unhinged Running Decisions
Would we do them again? Absolutely.
35:04 — Running Playlist Wrapped
The bangers that defined 2025.
37:10 — Regrettable Purchases
Money was spent. Lessons were learned.
39:49 — Iconic Guest Conversations
Our most powerful, helpful, hilarious guests of the year.
44:31 — Community Highlights
Shouting out YOU — the girlies who make WRC what it is.
51:54 — Charity Spots for Sydney Marathon
Where to sign up, how to join, and why you should. APPLY to be a charity runner here https://sm26.grassrootz.com/batyr
53:57 — Christmas Break & What’s Coming in 2026
Big plans. Big dreams.
🎄 Year-End Recommendations from the Ep
Top Shoes
Hayley
Tempo - Superblast 2
Race shoes - New Balance sc elites V4
Everyday running shoes - Nike Vomero 18plus
Jussie
Jussi- superblast 2
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
ASICS Kayano
Shoe you’d save in a house fire – NEW super blast or Vomeros, Jussi Vomeros
Top Running Songs
Perfect for your Year-End WRC Wrapped playlist.
Best running songs
Hayley -Taylor swift I can do it with a broken heart & life of a showgirl
Hayley - Benson boon - beautiful things
Hayley and Jussie – Unwritten Natasha Beddingfield
Jussie- Queen don’t stop me now
Jussie – APT & Pink Pony Club
Book & Podcast Picks
Running books - Hayles
"Born to run"
"Choosing to run" Des linden
"In the long run" Emma Mugglestone
Podcasts - Jussie
Just the gist
I catch killers
Do you fucking mind- alexis fernandez
Movie Recommendation
Two Christmas ones hehe - Merry Xmas and Champage Problems (YOU ARE WELCOME) XO Hayles
2025 Year in Review: Our Runs, Fails, Faves & Festive Chaos
In our final episode of the year, Hayles and Jussie sit down with a peppermint tea, hot choccy (or something stronger…) and unpack everything that made 2025 iconic, chaotic, emotional, and very, very sweaty.
From the highs of Sydney and London Marathons to the lows of period disasters mid-run, this one is basically our Spotify Wrapped but Runner Girl Edition. We cover our top shoes, clothing, books, guests, training blocks, hilarious fails, plus a new Christmas movie you’ll absolutely want to watch.
Whether you’re here for motivation, pure entertainment, or to feel better about your own questionable running choices this episode has it all.
Episode Breakdown
00:00 — Introduction & Banter
The festive chaos begins.
00:05 — Welcome to the Women’s Running Collective
Final ep of the year energy!
00:42 — Reflecting on the Year: Our Spotify Wrapped
Yes, Taylor Swift makes an appearance.
01:03 — Weekly Running Recap
Silly season training: heroic or horrendous?
02:52 — Running Gear Reviews
What stayed, what slayed, and what got returned.
07:07 — Top Running Shoes of the Year
Our holy grails of 2025.
(Want a full list for Instagram? Just say the word!)
11:56 — Favourite Running Clothing
Shorts that don’t chafe. Bras that actually support. The winners.
18:00 — Best Running Songs
Cue the playlist: the beats that carried our legs this year.
21:28 — Top Running Books & Podcasts
The ones that inspired, educated, and stopped us doomscrolling.
26:14 — Proudest Runs & Funniest Fails
From big PBs to big… embarrassments.
29:31 — Period Horror Story
It always happens on the long run.
30:53 — Menstrual Cup Woes
Say a prayer.
31:53 — Top Three Running Events of the Year
Our favourite races vibes, views, medals and all.
33:58 — Most Unhinged Running Decisions
Would we do them again? Absolutely.
35:04 — Running Playlist Wrapped
The bangers that defined 2025.
37:10 — Regrettable Purchases
Money was spent. Lessons were learned.
39:49 — Iconic Guest Conversations
Our most powerful, helpful, hilarious guests of the year.
44:31 — Community Highlights
Shouting out YOU — the girlies who make WRC what it is.
51:54 — Charity Spots for Sydney Marathon
Where to sign up, how to join, and why you should. APPLY to be a charity runner here https://sm26.grassrootz.com/batyr
53:57 — Christmas Break & What’s Coming in 2026
Big plans. Big dreams.
🎄 Year-End Recommendations from the Ep
Top Shoes
Hayley
Tempo - Superblast 2
Race shoes - New Balance sc elites V4
Everyday running shoes - Nike Vomero 18plus
Jussie
Jussi- superblast 2
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
ASICS Kayano
Shoe you’d save in a house fire – NEW super blast or Vomeros, Jussi Vomeros
Top Running Songs
Perfect for your Year-End WRC Wrapped playlist.
Best running songs
Hayley -Taylor swift I can do it with a broken heart & life of a showgirl
Hayley - Benson boon - beautiful things
Hayley and Jussie – Unwritten Natasha Beddingfield
Jussie- Queen don’t stop me now
Jussie – APT & Pink Pony Club
Book & Podcast Picks
Running books - Hayles
"Born to run"
"Choosing to run" Des linden
"In the long run" Emma Mugglestone
Podcasts - Jussie
Just the gist
I catch killers
Do you fucking mind- alexis fernandez
Movie Recommendation
Two Christmas ones hehe - Merry Xmas and Champage Problems (YOU ARE WELCOME) XO Hayles
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