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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
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Craig Boon has been running ALL his life! He has even moved from a career as an accountant to a career in sports. In this episode he shares a mountain of running wisdom after a lifetime in the sport.
A running tip from Craig - Trust in the process and believe in yourself!
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Today I have the delight of bringing to you another of my running coaches - Baz Zwaan. Baz is Marlies Kort’s partner in life and business. They are the founders of the 9mile program - you can check that out here.
In todays episode Baz shares his running story and a number of his philosophies on how to really enjoy running!
A running tip from Baz - start slow (your walk can become a run) and get some good running shoes.
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Peter Davies shares his running journey with us in todays episode. Pete has gotten enormous please pleasure from running during his life, and even though he can’t run atm it is still one of his favourite activities. Pete is a 67 year old retired General Practitioner who is about to head back to Niger (Western Africa) to volunteer on a mission with his wife, Anne for the next year or so (they will be in Africa when this episode goes to air).
A running tip from Pete - Make a commitment with at least one other person to walk/run at least twice a week. And then join ParkRun...
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Today I spoke to John Claridge about his running journey. Johnno tells us about living with chronic fatigue and how regular running has helped keep it (and other conditions) at bay. He also shares his love of nature and trail running amongst many other things. Johnno and his partner Amy manage the Find your Feet store in Launceston and run regular training groups/tours through their business Ultrain - check them out here. https://findyourfeet.com.au/
A running tip from Johnno - find a group you like to run with - they will be the reason you keep running.
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
In this episode Jan Saunders shares just some of her sporting adventures - many of them after she hurt her back in a work accident! Jan’s stories include multi days in the wilderness here in Australia and overseas. Check out Jan’s B and B website and her awesome Instagram account.
https://www.instagram.com/thebeetretreat_veganbnb/
https://thebeetretreat.com.au/
A running/moving tip from Jan - Start small and be consistent and if you don’t feel like running walk, if you don’t feel like walking, ride a bike etc.
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
In todays episode Chris Ganzer and I talk about what its been like to make some healthy lifestyle changes in the last few years, including starting running! Running has given Chris good health and a great community to hang out with.
A running tip from Chris - Start by walking and put it in your calendar.
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Today I spoke to Jason Keane about his running journey. Jason hasn’t always been a runner, in fact for quite a few years he didn’t do much exercise while he was focused on his career. Over the last few years he has managed some pretty impressive race times and learnt a lot about running in the meantime. In this episode he shares some of the things that have kept him heading out the door most days!
A running tip from Jason - Train slow to run FAST!
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Today I spoke with one of my awesome running coaches - Marlies Kort. Marlies shares a little of her extensive running journey which includes many national championships and even a world championship (for triathlon), which all lead to her creating the 9 Mile Program (a program to help age group runner complete the marathon distance without injury). Of course running is not all that Marlies does - listen to the podcast to learn more about her life.
To snap up Marlies book for FREE, head to www.the9milemarathon.com/ and scroll to the bottom of the page..
A tip from Marlies - “When you’re starting out don’t have to much expectation on how far or how fast you will run.”
https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Betty Menzies started running when she was 47, she is now 77 and still running and running fast. Betty story is truely inspirational, if Betty is still running at 77 after 2 hip replacements what is your excuse?
A running tip from Betty - drop the shoulders
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Jenny Porter joined a walking group that became a running group! Within a short time her and her husband were doing all the fun runs they could - they were hooked.. Jen also shares a story about seeing her husband at the 35k mark of their first marathon about to be put into an ambulance!
A running tip - finding a running buddy..