Episode 15 – When walking becomes running.

by coverlea | Jul 29, 2021 | podcast

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...

Episode 14 – Vanessa has kept moving through a lot of adversity in her life.

by coverlea | Jul 22, 2021 | 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...

BONUS – The goal – to give out 10,000 yellow socks and have 10,000 conversations while running from Sydney to Melbourne!

by coverlea | Jul 20, 2021 | podcast

 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...

Episode 13 – What Sharon has learned from 50+ marathons…

by coverlea | Jul 15, 2021 | podcast

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...

Episode 12 – Running can support you through all the ups and downs!

by coverlea | Jul 8, 2021 | 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) –...

Episode 11 – “When the going gets tough smile!”

by coverlea | Jul 1, 2021 | podcast

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...