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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 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
In this episode of the podcast Patrick Salter shares his journey over the last 3 years as he discovered running. Patrick’s enthusiasm for his new endeavour is infectious as he talks about the part running has in his life now. From hitting the trails to making new friends, it’s been all good and holds lots of promise for the future.
Patrick’s running tips - grab the Couch to 5k app and find a park run near you.
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
In this episode we chat with Kym Goodes about her running journey. Kym hasn’t always been a runner and doesn’t even call herself one now - but she does say she is someone who loves to run. One of the things that really struck me in this conversation is that fact that Kym uses running as a way to strengthen her mental fitness not just her physical fitness. This in turn has helped in ALL areas of her life and not just in her running!
Kym’s Running Tips - be consistent, find places to run that inspire you and start slowly - walk/run.
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
In this episode of the podcast we talk to the inspiring Benji Jozefiak. Ben has travelled the world and run in many places. But it’s not just exploring a new place on foot that excites Ben - if he can make a positive difference while he runs, he is in his happy place… From the running clothes he wears to the way he gets to the trail he wants to train on, Ben considers the impact he is having on the planet.
In my opinion, we should all take a leaf out of Ben’s book!
Here are some of the organisations we talked about on the call:-
Aire Libre - https://airelibre.run/
Janji - https://janji.com/
Good Gym - https://www.goodgym.org/
Clothing model is Wales - https://www.sunspel.com/row/journal/fell-running-in-sunspel-x-iffley-road
Benji’s article was printed in - https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/
Benji’s running tips - Don’t do too much too quick and you don’t need a watch - run by feel & keep in tune with your body.
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Matthew Zegveld shares his running journey in this episode of the podcast. Matt was a good short distance runner as a child and picked it up again about 9 years ago and has since build a strong distance foundation. At the moment he isn’t that concerned about whether he wins races or not - what he is driven by is getting personal bests in his running. He loves being an example for his 3 kids, showing them what you can achieve if you give it a go. Running is a little like life - “if you put in you will get out”.
Matt’s running tips - slowly build up your kilometres/intensity and join a group or a club (like ParkRuns)
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.