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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 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 !
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
In todays episode Deb Pauna shares here running journey. In her own words I’m just a runner, I came out running! Deb’s has conditioned herself to get up and hit the road before 6am, four times a week - this means she gets her training done before most people get out of bed! She is a glass half full kind of person who is full of humour and running wisdom.
Deb’s Running Tips - Get fitted for some good running shoes, cut out crap food and start moving regularly (moving that makes you sweat a little).
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
In this episode Vicky Gunn shares her long running journey. Vicky has run competitively since she was a child, representing Tasmania/Australia a number of times. At 60 she is still very competitive. Vicky loves seeing birds (& other animals) during her training - her favourite thing is to see a blue wren when she’s on a run! When She starts to worry during a run she switches it off straight away because she believes her run should be a relaxation time :)
When you’re racing the goal is to be able to say - “Thats the best I could do today - I’m happy with that…” Vicky Gunn
Vicky’s Running Tips - Get a running buddy, have a go at ParkRun even if you walk & get some nice running clothes (they don’t need to be expensive), it’ll make sure you feel good even before you run. When you start make sure you start slowly and build up.
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
In this episode Mel Hill shares her running journey with us. As a child it was horse ridding that filled Mel’s days and it wasn’t until she was 22 that she really took to running. Since then she has run off and on for various reasons, but has always found running to be a way back to well being.
Mel’s running tips - find an enjoyable safe place to run and set yourself small challenges
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
In this episode Alwynne McMahon, now in her 60s, shares how she started running at 50 so she could enter the Burnie Ten. Once she got started Alwynne found herself running many events and occasionally getting lost :) These days she loves to run/walk with friends, so they can solve the problems of the world!
Alwynne’s running tips - just do it, you’re never too old, be realistic and find a group.
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
In this episode we talk to Tamara Webb about her running journey. Tamara didn’t always run, in fact at school she was a ballerina. The discipline she learnt in ballet can be seen in her approach to her running. During some emotionally tough times Tamara has also found running a great help in processing difficult emotions.
Tamara’s running tips - start with a program like couch to 5k (walk/run) and join a group for motivation.
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
In this episode we hear from Sarah Fawcett who describes herself as a plodder who loves to run (amongst other activities). Although fitness may have been the reason Sarah originally started running regularly its been the life long friend ships that she and husband John have made through running that she values most in her life.
Sarah’s running tips - decent shoes, build up gradually and develop a routine.
P.S. You can hear from Sarah’s husband John in episode 39 :)