Runbelievable

Ep 36: How One 5K Changed Hundreds of Lives | Georgia Weir (Deadly Runners)

2026-06-09

In 2012, Georgia Weir was battling poor mental health, addiction, and an incorrect bipolar diagnosis.

A local 5km event became a last resort.

What followed was a journey that took her from running her first marathon in New York, to founding Deadly Runners; a movement that has helped hundreds of First Nations Australians discover what's possible through running.

But the road wasn't smooth.

After a dispute over ownership, Georgia lost everything, battled addiction, rebuilt her life, and emerged with an even greater sense of purpose.

Learn about Deadly Runners: https://deadlyrunners.com.au/

Discover WeRun Foundation: https://www.werunfoundation.org/

Perhaps the most powerful 'why' running video you'll see: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYt2BgwTHj3/

In this episode:

Running as a last resort for mental healthFinding self-belief through completing the New York MarathonDiscovering purpose through establishing Deadly RunnersLosing everything through addiction The role her husband played in recovery Helping First Nations communities break cycles through running

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About Runbelievable

Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.

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45

Latest episode

2026-07-14

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🏃 Running Changes Us.

Runbelievable is the running podcast that explores how running shapes who we become.

Hosted by Josh Rischin, runners from all walks of life — from elites to first-timers — share what first got them lacing up and the moments that have defined them.

These are stories of resilience, reinvention, adversity, connection, identity and growth. Stories about the challenges we face, the lessons we learn, and the unexpected ways running influences how we show up in life.

Some guests have overcome addiction, illness, loss, separation or self-doubt. Others have discovered community, purpose, confidence and belonging through running.

Every story offers a different perspective on how running shapes who we become.

Whether you're preparing for your first parkrun or your 100th marathon, you'll find something of yourself in these conversations.

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