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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 Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 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 - Smile at someone and say good morning.…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
In this episode of the podcast we talk to Traci Havlik who loved sport and movement so much as a child that she went on and surrounded herself with it as an adult! Traci is a PE teacher and a Personal trainer, and she also coaches hurdles/track.
Traci’s finds that her running gives her energy to do all the things she wants to do in life. She also talks about having anxiety and panic attacks and how running has been a great way to manage them as she can use it to get rid of any of the pent up energy, that is often a symptom of an oncoming attack.
“Everyone in therapy should also started an exercise program.”
~ Traci Havlik ~
Traci has recently changed the way she trains to reflect what she’s learnt about the differences between men and women, from Dr Staci Sims. As Dr Sims says “women are not small men”, and therefore your training should reflect that. Traci is loving the difference this new type of program is having on her energy levels.
Dr Stacy Sims referred to on the call - https://www.drstacysims.com/
Traci’s website - https://trainwithfire.net/
Traci’s Free Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/204428440841404
Traci’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trainwithfire/
Traci’s Tips - What is your running goal, good shoes, don’t compare yourself to others and be consistent.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 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 - Place your hands on your heart to feel it beating…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
In this episode of the podcast Fran Mulligan gets very raw about some of her mental health challenges and how running (and exercise in general) has really helped! Fran is a very driven/focused person who sets a goal and goes after it.
From a young age she wanted to be a vet, so that was her entire focus for a decade or so. Eventually she found running and then triathlon and has pursued a number of goals in this arena. The only things that have slowed her down a little have been have twins and having a major accident on the bike! She is still recovering from the bike accident but is none the less training for her next triathlon.
In this conversation Fran shares what it’s like to have anxiety and now an acquired brain injury and how exercise has been a god send for her.
Fran’s Tips - Get fitted for decent running shoes and don’t forget to do your strength training.
The book mentioned - Footnotes: How Running Makes Us Human. by Vybarr Cregan-Reid https://amzn.asia/d/4MwMQaK
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 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 - Listen to a song and try to hear each different instrument…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
In this episode we hear from Holly Ranson the “ever ready” bunny :) Since she was a child Holly has been pursuing one physical endeavour or another - from sailing to triathlon to cycling and running! No matter which sport she was involved in, she excelled. One of Holly’s aims is to be a full-time professional athlete in the future.
Staying still is not in Hollys’s vocabulary, I get tired just hearing all the things she fits into her day! On top of her various sports, she is also a dietician, a professional fire fighter and is currently studying her masters (and has been a journalist).
Ultra trail running is Holly’s focus atm. She’s set herself some challenging goals with backyard ultras and 100k trail events as she explores the limits of her body!
Holly’s socials :-
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/h0llyrebecca/
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-ranson-98942975/
The book mentioned in the podcast - Footnotes: How Running Makes Us Human. by Vybarr Cregan-Reid https://amzn.asia/d/4MwMQaK
Holly’s Tips - Just start, do what you can without expectations, be consistent, keep going, do what you want to do and enjoy it.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 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 - Blink 5 times and pay attention to this simple movement…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
In this episode we hear from legendary Tassie trail runner, David Bailey. A number of previous guests have referred David to the podcast because he’s such a genuine, all round lovely bloke full of running wisdom. After a motor cycle accident when he was a teenager David was left with a lymphatic condition that caused one leg to be larger than the other. Running helped reduce the swelling in the leg and after 5 or so years, although still a bit of a mystery, the condition receded! You could say running saved his life :) Since this time running has become a way of life for David - most lunch times you can find him escaping the confines of his lawyers office and exploring the foot hills of Mt Kunanyi.
David is one of Tassie’s best trail runners and has a number of personal running goals in his sights. He loves to stay as fit as possible so he can jump into events as they come up, rather than training for one big event.
Apart from running David is also a husband, a lawyer, running coach and an Island boy (he grew up on Flinders Island :) ).
David’s Tips - Ask yourself “why do you want to run?”, then implementing the next steps will be clearer, do some reading about running (to get some foundations), talk to more experienced people, join a running group and become educated in running. Find out what works for you and make sure your goals are realistic so that you’ll enjoy it.
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 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 - Leave a thoughtful comment on someone else’s social media post - a kind word goes a long way…
You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
In this episode Lisa Betts from Devon in the UK shares how she started running a couple of years ago!
She started running to support her decision to give up smoking! And its worked - she is totally hooked on running and has no plans to give up any time soon.
She is another Couch to 5k success story :)
One of the most important benefits running has given her life is her health - it gives her the all important “me” time thats vital for our mental health plus its helping her quit smoking and avoid type 2 diabetes which runs in the family…
Here is Lisa’s Diabetes’ fund raising page for her half marathon (I’m sure she’d appreciate anything you can spare) - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Lisa-Betts9
Lisa’s Tips - slow and steady, at your own pace and your own journey (no one elses)