The ZenRUN Podcast

In this episode of the podcast Kay Bretz share’s his fascinating running journey.  He grew up in Germany and attended boarding school in Scotland when he was 16/17 years old, it was here that he discovered he loved running in the Scottish hills!   He ran marathons through university and found it a great way to balance life and stay focused. However, once Kay started work as a business consultant,...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode of the podcast New Zealander, Andrew McDowall entertains us with his running journey from his very own recording studio!  Andrew works for himself writing music for the screen, recording voices and doing sound design/mixing.  All this means the audio is pretty good :p As you can image Andrews early years were full of music, that being said she loved and was good at various sports h...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode of the podcast, running coach, mum, teacher and podcaster, Isobel Ross shares some of her inspiring running journey - from preferring books to running when she was a kid, to representing Australia multiple times in long distance events across the globe (including the elusive Barkley Marathons) - she is a force to be reckoned with. However running isn’t the only sport she was good a...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode of the podcast we hear from Susan Grober, who immigrated to Australia with her family as a child.  She went on to develop a couple of careers - one as a cartographer for the mining industry WA and recently she’s retrained as a physio (and running coach). About 13 years ago a family friend started running and made it sound fun and exciting, so Susan and her husband at the time decid...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode of the podcast Bron Ballantyne talks about how she found running in the last few years (after a couple of knee operations!) and just what it’s done for her life.  Bron and her husband are medical professionals who have always practiced and promoted the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.  Now that they are both runners, Bron says it’s been a fabulous opportunity for them to spend time...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

Just a year ago 22 year old Michael Rowcroft was on drugs and homeless!   Luckily he found his way into rehab (Tumbelin farm) and there he discovered running!  Michael has since run a couple of trail ultras and has decided to challenge himself with a very long run as a charity event to raise funds for Tumbelin farm!  He plans in April to run a fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Lavender Federation Tr...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode of the podcast ultra runner Stephen Redfern shares some of his running journey.  He started running 9 years ago and within the first 12 months he had run an ultra marathon (or two!).  He literally hasn’t stopped running since :) Listening to Stephen you can hear the passion he feels for distance running of all sorts - from track to road and trails!  Last year he competed in a 52 da...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode Adelaide nurse Michelle Hanlin explains how running has almost taken over her life :)  Michelle not only runs ultra distance trails, she also regularly volunteers, crews and is a race director!  Obviously she just can’t get enough :)   Michelle is a high energy, enthusiastic person who just loves to run and be involved in running! Michelle shares some very interesting tips includin...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode of the podcast Rob Donkersloot shares his Mind Focused Running theories with us and how he uses them in his running and coaching.  Rob talks about the benefit of mediation not just in ultra running but also in everyday life! This is a fascinating conversation for anyone wanting to tap into the benefits of mindfulness/mediation in their running.  Is it time to slow down to go faster...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode of the podcast, Ultra Series ’ very own Shaun Kaesler shares his massive passion for ultra trail events!  Listening to Shaun its difficult to not get caught up in that passion and run out to sign up for an ultra immediately :) Helping people to achieve their ultra trail running goals, by providing a platform for them to do just that, is what really drives Shaun to do what he does! ...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode of the podcast energetic Sarah Menzie shares her running journey!  When she was 20 she realised that she needed to do something to de-stress from work and remembered how much she loved to run at school.  Although she was quite self-conscious about it in the beginning, she soon took it on as a permanent part of her life. Sarah has gone on to be quite a speedy runner and often finds...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode Kylee Davie shares her inspiring journey with daughter Veronika.  14 years ago Veronika was born with a number of conditions, including downs syndrome and cerebral palsy, which propelled Kylee into a carers role.  After a shoulder injury it became apparent that in order to help Veronika, Kylee would need to start taking care of herself physically (as well as mentally)! Kylee found...

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners! Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :) Come on what have y...

In this episode of the podcast Susan Payne shares her love of running!  She thrives on challenges in both her work and sport life.  Susan is in her 60s and representing the UK in a number of distance events and loving every minute of it! She loves the opportunity running gives her to challenge herself physically and mentally - especially when racing. She is not prepared to age gracefully and wants...