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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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Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
In this episode of the podcast hard working ICU nurse Nicole Woodfield shares her inspiring running journey with us. As a young person hockey was Nicole’s sport and then came Penny Farthing racing which is fascinating for a number of reasons including the fact that she is not very tall :) Unfortunately Nicole had to give up Penny Farthing racing because she was diagnosed with cancer and needed to spend money and time recovering. It wasn’t until years later when Nicole was nursing and dealing with a lot of stress at work that a work colleague suggested she start running as a way to relieve stress! That was 6 years ago and she’s been running ever since, and loving it.
Running has given Nicole a feeling of empowerment and control over her life that she didn’t necessarily feel before. On top of that the friends she’s made through running have been an incredible support as she continues to deal with health issues (and life in general).
Nicole ’s Running Tips - Get a well fitted pair of shoes (and socks) and then if you know Nicole, she likes to take her friends to a quiet place to start running, a little at a time - walking 100mts/running 100mts. Run with people who have a similar outlook on life.
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
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 - No Destination…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Phil was a good runner at school but it wasn’t until he became a fire fighter 8 years ago that he decided to start running again to get and stay fit. Once he was back running he remembered how much he loved it and hasn’t stopped since.
ParkRun played a big part in getting him running again - it was an easy and accessible event to keep him training and focus on his improvement.
Not long after starting at ParkRun, Phil started a min 5k run streak (he ran a minimum of 5k everyday) which he continued for 3 years. He is still running a minimum of 5k’s most days unless injured or recovering from a big event!
Now he runs a lot further than 5k’s in backyard & front-yard ultra events. He has become very good at these very long events. If you’re not sure how this type of ultra works, its basically a 6.71k loop every hour on the hour - you keep going until you miss a cut off. It’s the last man/women standing who wins. Fun fact — in 24 hours you cover 100 miles and the world record is 90 hours! You can find a little more on these types of ultras here - https://backyardultra.com/ you might find one in your backyard :p
Phil says he’s an introvert until you ask him about running!
“For a social sport running is very social!” ~ Phil Gore ~
Phil’s Running Tips - start small, don’t do too much at once, make it social, and focus on the journey not just the goals.
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
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 - Shower…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
In this episode of the podcast we talk to local politician, David O’Byrne about his running journey. Aussie Rules football was David’s original sport of choice - it wasn’t until he’d been retired from football for a few years that he took up running to get fitter/healthier.
There has been a number of ups and downs in David’s running journey but he’s now a massive advocate of ParkRun because he sees what it’s doing for his family and his community, not to mention his own physical and mental health.
“Running re-fills every part of me!” ~ David O’Byrne ~
David’s Running Tips - shoes are important, wear comfortable clothes, take it easy and take your time and don’t give up!
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
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 - Breathe…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
This episode is a little different - this time I’m sharing a little about my running journey. Including a few times when I believe running saved my life AND why I started this podcast in the first place! If you don’t know me personally, it’ll be a bit of an introduction, if you do know me then you may well learn something new about me :p
I’d love to hear from you - shoot me an email whether its just some feedback, you’d like to share your story on the podcast, you’d like to recommend someone else for the podcast OR just to say hi :) -> m@fitmindfitbody.co
Michelle’s Running Tips - just get started and be consistent.
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
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 - Mindful Exercise…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
10 years ago Simon Johnson decided he’d had enough of going to the gym and went for a run instead. He hasn’t stopped running ever since! Within the first 6 months of running he had entered his first ultra trail event - he was/is hooked.
Running has been a great outlet for Simon’s mental health and introduced him to a bunch for awesome friends.
He also has a visual impairment which makes him legally blind - although he still manages to race around ultra marathon trails :)
I hope you enjoy Simon’s fascinating story as much as I did!
Simon’s Running Tips - Ease into it - don’t go to crazy. Don’t compare yourself to other people - the only person you should be racing against is yourself ( and maybe the person just in front of you ;-) )
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
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 - Set a daily time…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/