The ZenRUN Podcast

Vanessa Cullen has dealt with a lot of adversity in her life.  It’s been her love of adventure and fun that have kept her moving and achieving goals.  The joy that Vanessa gets from moving is infectious - it’ll be hard to listen to this episode and not head out the door!   A running tip from Vanessa - running can be a natural and enjoyable experience if you let it, so take it easy. https://fitmind...

This is a very special bonus episode of the FitMIND FitBODY Podcast!  Scott Carson and James Short are on a mission to get people talking about how they feel as a way to improve mental health.  They had this crazy idea to positively impact as many people as possible.  On 9th September they’re going to leave Sydney and start running to Melbourne - over 50ks a day for at least 25 days!  And along th...

Sharon Gunton has a long history of running that includes 50+ marathons and a few Iron Man triathlons.  Sharon shares loads of fascinating stories from her running journey, including running across the world and running for another person. A running tip from Sharon - create a running habit & don’t get caught up in all the hype! https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/

Pete Wierenga was our guest on the podcast today - he talks about how running has supported him through many ups and downs in life (including a family tragedy early in his marriage). This is a photo of Pete and Sam’s twins as children (Paige and Reece) - their son Reece passed away when he was 5 years old. The Dalai Lama suggests we cultivate peace in our minds and have a clarity of purpose - Pete...

Darren Manson only started running in 2017 and by the end of 2018 he'd run 4 marathons!  A supportive running community has been one of the biggest advantages he's got out of his running.   A tip from Darren's - "When the going gets tough smile!"     https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/

Christine Timms is our guest on the podcast today.  Christine shares many cool stories about her running journey, including a ParkRun inside a prison..   A tip from Christine’s - “Running really is for everyone - most people can run..” https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/  

Leanne Milsom shares her infectious enthusiasm for running in episode 9.  She loves the challenge of running - setting a goal and hitting it! She loves to run with friends and finds the relationships created through running are very special!  

In episode 8 Anne Davies shares that she never thought of herself as a "runner".  And now she's a regular runner - rarely missing a run with friends from a local cafe! Anne's running tip "just know you can do it and don't be frightened of the puffing at the start.." 

Lynnda Coffey shares her fitness story with us in episode 7.  After a recent injury she is on the road to recovery and loving the support/encouragement she finds around her..   "The beauty of trails is that you don't have to run all the time." ~ Lynnda Coffey ~

In episode 6, Annie shares a little of her running story from the country roads of Tasmania.  Annie really enjoys the feeling of being fit that running gives her - its one of the reasons she's kept running.   A great quote from Annie - "Running never solves any problems - but it does make you feel better!"

Amy is a local trail running legend.  Not only does she run fast she also helps others to reach their running goals! Amy lives and breathes running with an attitude that is infection to all who meet her...

Les is a mad keen ultra trail runner, although he hasn't always been...  He loves that trail running is not so much about competition but about being in the environment and taking it in.  

Running is a large part of Bev's life, so how does she mix her favourite running (trail running) with living full-time on a yacht?  Bev was told by doctors she would never run again after knee surgery - find out how she has managed to overcame that injury and go on to run various marathons and ultra marathons.

Its super cool that Bruce has been able to make new friends and explore a new place because of running!   His enthusiasm for everything (including running) is quite infectious.  We also learn more about his fascinating personal background - from nursing to flight attendant to his aboriginality.

In this episode of FitMIND FitBODY we talk with Scott Jones about why he loves to run and how he rarely if ever runs by himself!  Running has helped him deal with many ups and downs in his life.