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All things mental and physical health! You'll find in-depth interviews with runners as we delve into why they run and what keeps them running. And interviews with specialists on the brain and the effects of exercise on it – chemically and physically. Plus tips to keep you moving with a positive mindset.. So much goodness
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)
Come on what have you got to loose?
It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)
Todays tip - Read a quote and process the meaning of it…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
In this episode of the podcast New Zealander, Andrew McDowall entertains us with his running journey from his very own recording studio! Andrew works for himself writing music for the screen, recording voices and doing sound design/mixing. All this means the audio is pretty good :p
As you can image Andrews early years were full of music, that being said she loved and was good at various sports he has a go at. But it wasn’t until his late 20’s when some friends asked if he’d like to do the Rotorua Marathon that he took on running as an adult. That run was so crap for him that he decided to work out how he could do it better and some 15 years later he’s still running long distance events around the world - mainly ultra trail events.
He believes running has given him discipline and kept him sane amongst a number of things - in fact he’s found that the positives that come from running are huge in his life. He loves it!
Some great advice from Andrew - “when you have a great run, don’t just take it for granted and get on with your day, instead sit with it for a few minutes and be grateful.”
Andrews music/sound business - https://digicake.com/
Andrew’s Tips - Don’t overdo it straight away, start very slowly, be consistent and find beautiful places to run!
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)
Come on what have you got to loose?
It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)
Todays tip - Do a body scan…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, running coach, mum, teacher and podcaster, Isobel Ross shares some of her inspiring running journey - from preferring books to running when she was a kid, to representing Australia multiple times in long distance events across the globe (including the elusive Barkley Marathons) - she is a force to be reckoned with.
However running isn’t the only sport she was good at - in her early 20s Isobel was pretty competitive in mountain biking but gave it up after a nasty fall. Then in her mid 30’s (after 10 years of relative inactivity) she decided to make some healthier choices and started running - she hasn’t looked back. She says running has changed her life and made her a better person!
Isobel has taken her 20 years of running experiences and now provides running coaching and a running podcast (see the links below).
Isobel’s coaching website - https://peakendurancecoaching.com.au/
Isobel’s podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/peak-endurance/id1479052215
Isobel’s Tips - If you’re a complete beginner, start with run/walk training. If you’ve done some running then it’s consistency that you need to develop. Get a consistency which will develop your base and then you can work on speed and harder sessions. Aim for “I’m a runner therefore I run consistently”. This should be enjoyable - or you won’t keep at it.
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)
Come on what have you got to loose?
It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)
Todays tip - Listen mindfully in your conversations with others…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
In this episode of the podcast we hear from Susan Grober, who immigrated to Australia with her family as a child. She went on to develop a couple of careers - one as a cartographer for the mining industry WA and recently she’s retrained as a physio (and running coach).
About 13 years ago a family friend started running and made it sound fun and exciting, so Susan and her husband at the time decided to give it a go! She got all the usual newbie running injuries and was sick of being told by movement specialists (who didn’t run themselves) that she had to stop running in order to recover from many of her injuries. This is one of the reasons she choose to retrain as a physio - to help runners to keep running!
Running ultramarathons in particular has helped Susan to develop the mental fortitude that she needed to complete her double degree and to face other difficult times in her life.
As a coach Susan tries to get across to her students that the training journey is the thing that changes you not finish line. It teaches you commitment, dedication and ultimately about yourself.
Susan’s Coaching/Physio business - https://www.facebook.com/thelongrunphysio
Susan’s Tips - running doesn’t mean running all the time - start with a run/walk strategy and you’ll get there much quicker than you think.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)
Come on what have you got to loose?
It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)
Todays tip - Find five different textures in your environment…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
In this episode of the podcast Bron Ballantyne talks about how she found running in the last few years (after a couple of knee operations!) and just what it’s done for her life.
Bron and her husband are medical professionals who have always practiced and promoted the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Now that they are both runners, Bron says it’s been a fabulous opportunity for them to spend time together away from the pressures of work and family
“Running has taught me so many lessons - if you think you can’t, you must” ~ Bron Ballantyne
Bron has always been a driven busy person - from nursing and nursing administration to the mum of a Brady bunch and the founder of multiple businesses, the newest of which is Life Coaching!
Link to Bron’s Facebook profile if you’d like more info about her Life Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/bron.ballantyne
Bron’s Tips - Just Do it - start small and every day/week increase a little.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)
Come on what have you got to loose?
It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)
Todays tip - Correct your posture when you notice it’s causing any pain or discomfort…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Just a year ago 22 year old Michael Rowcroft was on drugs and homeless! Luckily he found his way into rehab (Tumbelin farm) and there he discovered running! Michael has since run a couple of trail ultras and has decided to challenge himself with a very long run as a charity event to raise funds for Tumbelin farm! He plans in April to run a fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Lavender Federation Trail which is 325km starting in Murray Bridge going to Clare, South Australia! If you can support this young man to complete this challenge and raise funds and awareness of this fantastic service that would be amazing - here is the fundraising page: https://gofund.me/6683ff0d
A promo video for the challenge - https://youtu.be/4wPPqD2gDmoMichael finds that running helps him to quieten his thoughts and ultimately find peace and serenity - he can’t imagine not running now!
Michael’s Tips - choose a distance and then run/walk, find your groove and get a decent pair of sneakers and blister socks. Remember that in trail running its not about coming first.