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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
Episodes
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
In this Episode Sarah Bagley shares some of her running journey. She started running because a work colleague asked her to run in a 10 k race - 2 years in a row - eventually Sarah agreed and has been running ever since (about 16 years). When Sarah is running with others and getting into a little comparisonitis, she’ll say “comparison in the destruction of happiness” and that gets her over it :)
Sarah’s running tips - Find some nice places to run, get some good shoes and join a running group.
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
In this episode Leanne Evans shares how she started running and why she keeps running. Running on the trails is Leanne’s happy place - she just loves being lost (figuratively speaking) in nature taking in the beautiful surroundings and varied terrain. It has also given her a wonderful circle of friends and a strategy to destress after a busy day of work as a nurse or to deal with the challenges life throws at us all. Leanne’s love of all things running is infectious!
Leanne’s running tips - its ok to run at an easy pace, celebrate all your achievements, its ok to walk and run for a time rather than a distance.
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Today we chat with the lovely Carol Harper about her running journey. She loves to stay fit and as a result finds herself doing something most days to move her body - from running to yoga to barre class and boot camp. As a child Carol loved swimming and hockey and it wasn’t until her children had grown up a little that she took to running… One of the important things that running has provided Carol is a great bunch of friends.
Carol’s running tips - Get off the couch and take baby steps…
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
In this episode we chat with Kirsten Maplestone about how you go from being a non-runner to an ultra-distance (multi-day) runner. Her fascinating running journey has taken her across the world making many new friends as she runs really long races! Over a 200 mile event Kirsten talks about the way the race pulls you apart and puts you back together!
Kirsten’s running tip’s - find a running group and surround yourself with like minded people.
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
In this special episode we chat with Australian ultra running legend, Pat Farmer. Inspired by 65 year old Cliff Young, Pat went from a young apprentice motor mechanic to an ultra athlete! Pat has travelled the world and supported numerous charities with his running. It’s the adventure that motivates him to do what he does, including running from the north to south pole! Recently Pat was involved in the Kayo 1000 Miles to Light - an international relay event to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health, especially in the light of COVID! Covid did get in the way of the original plans for the event, however they still made i happen..
Enjoy this inspiring episode..
https://au.runningheroes.com/en/challenges/details/1000milestolight
Pat’s running tips - Have a goal to aim for - a destination or race - and then a plan to get there.
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
In todays episode we talk to the always moving Mark Padgett. From a young age he was never one to stay still and was a competitive sailor by his teens, heading off around the world competing. Once competitive sailing finished he took up multi sports and was also very competitive at those event - on top of being a Human Movement teacher. Now that he’s a dad of 3 lovely girls he’s been able to step back a bit and run, cycle, surf, kite surf etc. for fun and relaxation.
Mark’s Running Tips - Be realistic - someone else plan may not work for you, listen to your body - rest is training, it takes time to build up, be patient, varied speeds (to get faster - recovery, speed specific/shorter runs), build your distance over time & running hurts (just embrace it and get over the 3 week hump), get an accountability partner.
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
In todays episode we chat with the local running shoe store owner Mike Spray. He shares some of his interesting and varied journey, from playing hockey in England to opening a running shoe store in Launceston. Mike is in a privileged position to speak to people everyday about running - he has lots of running wisdom to share with us. His biggest wish is that there were no barriers to entry for everyone who’d like to start running! He feels like running gives his life a lot of joy, freedom and meaning.
You can find Mike’s Running Company store here - https://www.therunningcompany.com.au/launceston/ and by now you should be able to buy online if you don’t live in Tassie :)
Mike’s Running Tips - Start slowly (theres no point in going out really hard!), only run every other day to start with, ignore what your running friends are doing and enjoy it! It’ll make you a nicer person :)
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Kylie Butler shares a little of her running journey in this episode. She loves to head to the wilderness and go for a run - taking in the always changing environment - its her happy place! Kylie’s relaxed attitude to her running is refreshing, we can all learn from her ability to “switch off” when she’s out for a run :)
Kylie’s Running Tips - Start slow and don’t be afraid to not run, just be consistent and increase your running parts slowly.
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
In the 50th episode of FitMIND FitBODY, physio Sally McLaine shares her inspiring running journey including how running has helped her through a recent cancer diagnosis!
Plus she gives us some great practical running tips including a traffic light strategy to work out if a niggle is something you should have looked at or not.
Sally’s Running Tips - Find a friend who also would like to start running, start with a walk/run, don’t fear a little bit of pain, build up gradually and be consistent to build a habit.
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
In todays episode Mel Jessup shares a little of her running story. Mel was pregnant during this call - she had her baby in November - a healthy little boy named Parker :) She has run through her pregnancy up to a few weeks ago and enjoyed getting out. Mel isn’t particularly focused on being competitive and doesn’t put any pressure on her self during events instead aiming to enjoy the event and especially the satisfaction of crossing the line.
Mel’s Running Tips - “You should train :)”, if you think you’re not a runner - think again, we can all be runners and enjoy it, you don’t need to be fast !