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