In this episode of Making A Runner, Nic sits down with one of the most exciting emerging names in South African endurance running — George Kusche.
From competing as an NCAA middle-distance athlete in the United States while studying actuarial science and statistics, to stepping away from running completely for a period of time, George’s journey through the sport has been anything but conventional. But over the last few years, he has quietly rebuilt himself into an elite endurance athlete, running 2:13 for the marathon and an outstanding 5:41 debut at the Comrades Marathon.
Together, Nic and George unpack:
His transition from middle-distance track racing into marathon and ultra running
The lessons he took from the NCAA system and his time in the US
His decision to self-coach and how he structures his training
Building endurance without losing speed
The importance of long-term thinking and consistency in development
Balancing elite-level training with work, life, and family commitments
Nutrition, race strategy, and lessons from his first Comrades Marathon
More than anything, this episode is a conversation about patience, progression, and trusting the process. George’s story is a reminder that performance doesn’t always follow a straight line — and that sometimes the best athletes are still quietly building towards their full potential.
Whether you’re training for your first marathon, chasing a Comrades goal, or simply trying to improve over the long term, this conversation is packed with practical insight and perspective from one of South Africa’s rising endurance talents.
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