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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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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
In this second check-in with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Craig Jeffrey, we dive straight into one of Australia’s toughest mountain races — the Kosciuszko 100 miler — and unpack what it really takes to keep moving forward when conditions (and your body) aren’t playing nice
Craig shares a raw, honest race debrief covering brutal alpine winds, unexpected snow crossings, stomach battles, sore knees, smashed toenails… and still finding moments of flow late in the race.
This is a conversation about experience, self-trust, and learning to race yourself — not the clock, not the field.
Get ready for:
•🌬️ Running in 100km/h winds on exposed alpine walkways
•❄️ Snow fields, sleet, and freezing rain at 2am
•🧂 A classic ultra mistake (hello salt tab 🤢) — and the lesson it delivered
•💪 Why Craig felt strongest in the last 40km
•🦶 “Runner’s toe” (yes, it’s a thing) and why toenails are overrated
•🧠 Racing at 3/10 effort — and trusting that it’s enough
•❤️ Why movement, sunlight, and being told “well done” actually matter more than we think
Craig finished Kosci in 26 hours 46 minutes in seriously tough conditions — and somehow still sounds calm, curious, and grateful.
A brilliant reminder that ultra running isn’t about forcing… it’s about patience, perspective, and putting one foot in front of the other.
🎧 Perfect listening if you love long trails, big thinking, and athletes who race with their heads and their hearts.
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
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Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
In this episode we catch up with Ben Pyman to see how training, mindset, and life are shaping up as he builds towards the 100-mile start line.
Ben shares how Movember became a powerful reset month — shaving off a decade-long beard, running 200+ kilometres, and using the challenge to open honest conversations around mental health and wellbeing. What started as fundraising quickly turned into something much deeper.
We also dig into the nuts and bolts of Ben’s training:
•What consistency really looks like for him
•How structure (without perfection) has changed his running
•Using ChatGPT to build an 18-week training framework
•Why breaking big plans into small chunks matters
•His goals for Delirious WEST (and why finishing in daylight is a BIG motivator)
Plus, we get delightfully nerdy about:
•Shoes (road vs trail, Tarkines, beach sections)
•Blisters, gaiters, and keeping sand out of shoes
•Gear overthinking vs simple problem-solving
•Why the last finisher deserves just as much respect as the first
This is a relaxed, honest, very real conversation about doing the work, staying flexible, and remembering why we run in the first place.
🧭 You’ll hear Ben talk about:
•Running ~213km in November and what that unlocked
•His current weekly structure (easy runs, long runs, parkrun, trails)
•A-goal of ~36 hours for the 100 miler
•Balancing planning with adaptability
•Training through summer heat and the silly season
•Why joy, curiosity, and adventure still matter
Whether you’re training for an ultra or just trying to stay consistent through a busy life — this one will land 💛
LINKS from the episode:-
You can also donate to Ben’s Movember Fundraiser until the end of December - https://movember.com/m/benpyman?mc=1
And the crowd favourite, everyone wants - a link to the blister lady’s website (Rebecca Rushton) - https://www.blister-prevention.com/
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
A couple of BIG favours:
1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :)
2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you’d love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) ) Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more! Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (ZenRUN.club) or send me an email - Hello @ zenrun.club
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Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
This week’s mindful moment invites a playful shift in awareness: watch how your shadow moves. As you walk, run, or go about your day, take a moment to notice your shadow - how it swings, stretches, and shifts with your body. It’s a subtle mirror of your posture, alignment, and rhythm, offering gentle feedback on how you’re showing up in each moment. You can even play with it - exaggerate your steps or sway your arms and see how your shadow responds.
Beyond movement, it’s a reminder that you’re here, walking in the light, moving through your day with presence. Let your shadow become a quiet companion that reflects your aliveness and unique rhythm in the world.
Spend just five minutes with this practice, and see how it can bring calm and clarity to your day.
For more mindfulness ideas, head over to our ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies: https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Help us spread the mindfulness:
1️⃣ If you're enjoying our podcast, please leave a like and review. Your support helps others discover the joy of mindful running.
2️⃣ Have a story or know a runner who'd be perfect for our podcast? Reach out to us on Facebook/Instagram or email (hello@zenrun.club ).
💛 Want running to feel lighter again?
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Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Karin is back… and wow, she’s packed a LOT into this check-in.
Since we last spoke, Karin has been adventuring her way through Spain, France and the UK — hiking 20–30km a day, tackling a seriously brutal mountain race in Spain, and discovering just how different real mountains are compared to “hills” back home in WA 😅
In this episode, Karin shares what it was like to miss a race cutoff by less than three minutes, why that DNF hit hard, and how it’s lit a fire to come back stronger. We also chat about travel fitness, time on feet, jet lag, silly season strategies, and why she’ll never complain about hills again.
This is a real, honest, funny and very human check-in — full of perspective, learning, laughter, and a bit of unfinished business.
Why you’ll love this episode
•🇪🇸 Running (and hiking!) through Spain’s mountains and villages
•⛰️ 900m of climbing in the first 4km… yes, really
•😭 Missing a cutoff by 2 minutes 50 seconds — and what that does to your head
•💪 Why DNFs can become powerful motivators
•🚶♀️ 200km of walking in 3 weeks and why it helped fitness
•✈️ Travel legs, swollen calves, jet lag and the reality of post-travel running
•🎄 Karin’s “Christmas Cracker Challenge” to stay consistent over December
•🎉 Why European races celebrate everyone — especially the last runner
•🔥 Big goals, hill training plans, and Delirious WEST 2026 momentum building
Karin’s takeaway
You don’t need everything to go perfectly to move forward. Sometimes a tough race, a missed cutoff, or a hard lesson is exactly what sharpens your focus and makes you stronger for what’s next.
🎧 Listen now and come along for the ride as Karin builds toward Delirious WEST 2026 with grit, humour and a whole lot of heart.
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
A couple of BIG favours:
1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :)
2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you’d love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) ) Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more! Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (ZenRUN.club) or send me an email - Hello @ zenrun.club
Don't miss an episode of the ZenRUN Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on your podcast player :)
💛 Want running to feel lighter again?
Join the ZenRUN Club — a chill space where progress happens without pressure. Get simple plans (coming soon), guided runs, and a crew who actually gets it.
👉 zenrun.club — come run happy.
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
In this latest Delirious WEST 2026 athlete check-in, I’m catching up with Bianca O’Neill — and wow… a LOT has happened since we last spoke.
In this honest and very relatable catch-up, Bianca shares what it was really like racing Feral (yes… that heat, those flies, those cut-offs 😅)
Don't miss an episode of the ZenRUN Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on your podcast player :)
💛 Want running to feel lighter again?
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Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
This week’s mindful moment marks a beautiful milestone—tip 200—and brings us back to the centre of it all: place your hand on your heart. Right now, just pause. Gently rest your hand on your chest and feel the warmth, the rhythm of your breath, and maybe even your heartbeat beneath your palm.
It’s a quiet moment of connection—simple, still, and grounding. You don’t need to say anything, but if a word like calm, gratitude, or presence comes to mind, let it land gently in your awareness. This practice is perfect for starting or ending the day, pausing between tasks, or comforting yourself when life feels heavy.
It’s a soft, powerful reminder: I’m here. I’m okay. And maybe… thank you, heart, for showing up—every single day.
Spend just five minutes with this practice, and see how it can bring calm and clarity to your day.
For more mindfulness ideas, head over to our ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies: https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Help us spread the mindfulness:
1️⃣ If you're enjoying our podcast, please leave a like and review. Your support helps others discover the joy of mindful running.
2️⃣ Have a story or know a runner who'd be perfect for our podcast? Reach out to us on Facebook/Instagram or email (hello@zenrun.club ).
💛 Want running to feel lighter again?
Join the ZenRUN Club — a chill space where progress happens without pressure. Get simple plans (coming soon), guided runs, and a crew who actually gets it.
👉 zenrun.club — come run happy.
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
This month’s chat with Eve honestly felt like a big exhale. December energy is real, and Eve is right in the middle of it—balancing kids, work deadlines, Christmas chaos, end-of-year functions, tired mornings, and still somehow squeezing in her runs… or gentle walks… or naps… or the occasional lunchtime wine 😉
Here’s what we dive into:
⭐ Life is a workout too
Eve shares how mental fatigue has been hitting hard, and how she’s learning (slowly!) to treat her brain and body as one energy system—not two separate boxes. Her honesty about feeling like a zombie some mornings will resonate with every parent and every runner this time of year.
⭐ A rare perfect morning run
One morning she magically woke up early, smashed out a strong 5K, cooked dinner, made kids’ lunches, washed and dried her hair, and arrived at work happy and glowing. The kind of morning that reminds you, “Oh right… I am still capable of this!”
⭐ Giving herself permission to walk
She’s embracing slower movement when needed—because, let’s be honest, Delirious is mostly walking anyway. A brilliant mindset shift that came after our earlier chats.
⭐ Her December race: Three Inch Trail
Eve officially signed up (and dragged Brian along 😄). It’s a WA favourite—23 km of hills, friends, and festive energy. A perfect “finish the year without frying yourself” kind of event.
⭐ Real talk about iron levels & health
Eve admits she probably needs an iron check (history of issues + fatigue = big hint). We dig into why getting these things sorted before peak training matters.
⭐ The chaos of parenting in December
Graduations, orientations, camps, school deadlines, Christmas shopping, dentist appointments… it’s no wonder running feels harder.
⭐ A gentle reminder: maintaining is enough right now
She’s not chasing mileage, not doing speed work, not stressing. She’s just maintaining her base and protecting her mental health. And honestly—that’s perfect for this time of year.
⭐ Looking ahead
January brings light at 4:30am (WA you little show-off!), easier routines, and space to rebuild. And Eve knows from experience—her fitness will return.
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💛 Why You’ll Love This Episode
•It’s a beautiful, honest snapshot of a real runner in a real life season.
•A reminder that “not much running” doesn’t mean “not progressing.”
•Encouragement to drop the guilt and trust the long game.
•Relatable chaos + laughter about wine, high heels, naps, and juggling all the things.
•A comforting truth: endurance is endurance—and Eve is building plenty of it.
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
A couple of BIG favours:
1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :)
2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you’d love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) ) Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more! Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (ZenRUN.club) or send me an email - Hello @ zenrun.club
Don't miss an episode of the ZenRUN Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on your podcast player :)
💛 Want running to feel lighter again?
Join the ZenRUN Club — a chill space where progress happens without pressure. Get simple plans (coming soon), guided runs, and a crew who actually gets it.
👉 zenrun.club — come run happy.
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
In this episode, I catch up with my daughter and fellow Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 runner, Nikki Frost, who’s had a very… colourful four to six weeks of training. And by colourful, I mean she left half her stomach contents scattered across the Dandenongs. 🤢😂
But as always, she’s honest, funny, and refreshingly optimistic about the whole adventure.
Get ready for:
•The disastrous Roller Coaster Ultra where Nikki started vomiting at 10km… and didn’t stop until the finish line
•Why sticking with “the gels that once worked” backfired in spectacular fashion
•Her teeth literally hurting after the race (yep, it was that acidic 😬)
•How Coco Pops and a double espresso have now become her pre-run ritual
•The plan to finally dial in her nutrition before taking on 200 miles
•Her next challenge: Mount Buller Sky Run… which she hasn’t researched at all 😅
•Our mother–daughter chat about hill training, Stairmasters, and my backyard-ultra-style hill repeats
•Why Delirious is more of a “moving picnic” than a race
•Plenty of banter — including threats to run away if either of us vomits again
Why You’ll Love This Episode:
•It’s honest, relatable ultra training chaos
•Nikki reminds us that you can be underprepared, overconfident, and still absolutely give something a crack
•We talk real food, real problems, and real solutions
•It’s a great reminder that for Delirious, nutrition isn’t just important — it’s everything
•And… it’s also a mother–daughter comedy show 🥰
Next Big Steps for Nikki:
•Test solid foods (Clif cookies first!)
•Survive the Mount Buller Sky Run
•Keep experimenting with “moving picnic” nutrition
•Build confidence heading into the big April adventure
Can’t wait for her next check-in — hopefully with less vomit and more snacks!
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
A couple of BIG favours:
1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :)
2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you’d love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) ) Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more! Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (ZenRUN.club) or send me an email - Hello @ zenrun.club
Don't miss an episode of the ZenRUN Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on your podcast player :)
💛 Want running to feel lighter again?
Join the ZenRUN Club — a chill space where progress happens without pressure. Get simple plans (coming soon), guided runs, and a crew who actually gets it.
👉 zenrun.club — come run happy.
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
This week, I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend and fellow UESCA-qualified ultra coach… Valerie Wong!
Val’s story is a brilliant mix of determination, adventure, and laugh-out-loud honesty — from growing up in Hong Kong, boarding school in the UK, studying atmospheric science (yes, weather patterns! ☁️), running her first Boston loops, to discovering ultras during the pandemic.
She’s now an ultra-runner, triathlete, mountain lover, channel swimmer (!!), mum of two, and one of the funniest people I’ve met in our coaching cohort.
This episode is full of real talk, wisdom, and some truly excellent running tips.
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✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode
• Running beginnings in Hong Kong & Boston
Val first ran because “everyone in Boston runs!” — her first 1km nearly killed her, but a 5K made her feel unstoppable.
• From marathons to Ironman to ultras
She completed an Ironman in Austria (“like swimming in Evian water!”) before kids, then rediscovered running during COVID when everything else shut.
• How ultras became her ‘freedom sport’ during lockdown
With races cancelled, she signed up for the distances still allowed — 50K, 70K, then her first 100K.
• The magic of mountain running (and how to survive 38°C valleys!)
Val shares hilarious and heartfelt stories from Mozart 100, CCC, Snowdon 50K, and Lavaredo — including the moment she burst into tears at an aid station while her crew patched her up like a Formula 1 pit team.
• Why introverts often love running
Running is where Val recharges, thinks, plans, and escapes the noise. “Everyone go away… it’s just me and my thoughts.”
• The importance of crew, community & the surprising friendships on the trail
Val’s stories about crewing, crying, and downhill “controlled falling” are gold.
• Training insights from a scientist-runner
She talks about RPE, running hills on purpose, and why she increased from 4 to 5–6 days of running to build time on feet.
• Identity, motherhood & normalising movement
We chat about role-modelling consistency for kids and building a life where movement is normal, not optional.
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🏃♀️ Valerie’s Best Tips for New Runners
These are SO good:
1️⃣ “Just start running.”
Don’t overthink pace or distance. Run whatever fits your schedule.
2️⃣ Build a routine you can actually stick to.
The best exercise is the one you’ll keep doing.
3️⃣ Don’t worry if you start late — your knees last longer!
A late start is a perfect start.
4️⃣ Expect the ups and downs.
In ultras, “if something hurts, don’t worry… something else will hurt later.”
5️⃣ Hills make you strong (and intervals on hills are easier!).
Let gravity help on the downhills — “controlled falling” is a skill.
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💛 Why You’ll Love This Episode
Because Valerie is the perfect mix of:
✔ relatable
✔ wildly adventurous
✔ hilarious
✔ science-minded
✔ heart-centred
And her stories remind us why we run — for joy, community, self-discovery, and the pure magic of putting one foot in front of the other.
A couple of BIG favours:
1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :)
2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you’d love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) ) Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more! Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (ZenRUN.club) or send me an email - Hello @ zenrun.club
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Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Spend just five minutes with this practice, and see how it can bring calm and clarity to your day.
For more mindfulness ideas, head over to our ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies: https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/
Help us spread the mindfulness:
1️⃣ If you're enjoying our podcast, please leave a like and review. Your support helps others discover the joy of mindful running.
2️⃣ Have a story or know a runner who'd be perfect for our podcast? Reach out to us on Facebook/Instagram or email (hello@zenrun.club ).
💛 Want running to feel lighter again?
Join the ZenRUN Club — a chill space where progress happens without pressure. Get simple plans (coming soon), guided runs, and a crew who actually gets it.
👉 zenrun.club — come run happy.