RunninggFree Podcast

Jess Stenson is one of several elite mother runners representing Australia in the marathon distance. We are so lucky to have these trailblazing women setting the standard and showcasing what is possible during pregnancy, birth, and the realm of motherhood. Mum to Billy and Ellie, Jess is currently pregnant with her third child, and navigating how running looks as her body changes during this time....

What the hell is CMV? That's the question I asked Sammy when she opened up about her pregnancy experience - A condition that many people have never heard of, but one that can have a significant impact on both mum and baby. She shares what it was really like navigating pregnancy with CMV, the emotional and physical toll it took, and how she found her way back to training postpartum - through FO...

We start races with the best of intentions, the loftiest goals, with the belief that we can achieve. But what happens when your mindset goes downhill 5km into a half marathon? This episode recounts my experience chasing down a sub-2 half marathon goal, and the strategies required to overcome a failure mentality. From e-bike mishaps, nutrition confusion, and pulling up the cray pots - this episode...

What do you do when you are going through a running rut, and losing motivation? What's the best way for someone to start running? How do you incorporate supplements as part of training and daily fuelling? We answer these questions plus more. Don't wait until January 1, start now. Go and crush your 2026 goals!

Joe from PodFit joins us for a conversation packed with laughs, honest talk, and useful intel about keeping your running form in check. We're breaking down the stuff that actually bothers runners—flat feet, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and why your feet apparently have their own agenda during pregnancy (spoiler: hormones are wild). But it's not all serious; there's plenty of banter...

Are you considering running your first endurance race? This episode is for you. Running a marathon was a 5 year process for me. In this episode, we break down the two things that actually matter: proving you're capable, and teaching you to train smart using lactate threshold science. Learn why 80% easy and 20% hard works, how to find your lactate threshold, and why the final kilometres don&#39...

The world tells pregnant women to slow down. We say, why so serious about the rules? This is for the athlete who refuses to shrink. Join us as we explore Cassie's experience running - not one but TWO half marathons - while pregnant. She shares her tips for adapting running technique, as well as where you can find the best thickshakes in Adelaide. We discuss the culture at REVL Training Unley a...

Juggling fitness and parenthood? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm getting real about what training looks like with a toddler—the messy, imperfect, beautifully chaotic version. From pram running strategies and home gym hacks to managing expectations and ditching the guilt, I share what's actually working for me right now. You'll hear from other parents in the trenches, get pra...

When it comes to fitness and running, there is such a strong parallel with leadership and those who strive for success in daily life. Leaders strive for continuous improvement. We are restless. If it’s easy, it’s probably not worth doing. So how can you apply the lessons of leading change to your own life and goals? In this episode we unpack how vision + skills + incentive + resources + action pla...

Jaimie Thompson is the Studio Manager at KX Pilates Glenelg and leads their Postnatal Pilates class. Pilates was my go-to for strength training before pregnancy, but I was shocked by how much fearmongering exists around exercise during and after pregnancy. This episode is for pregnant mamas and those rebuilding postpartum: What can you actually do? What's really safe? Let's cut through the noise.

At six months postpartum I completed my first marathon after dedicating six months of training. As a mum, we feel pressured to 'bounce back' when really, the emphasis should be on bouncing forward as a stronger version of ourselves. The journey of training for a marathon itself was a marathon. In this episode, I recap my pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation and return to running. We tal...