Episode 41 – Don’t compare yourself to someone who’s been running for years!

by coverlea | Nov 4, 2021 | podcast

In this episode we hear from Julie Callahan, all the way from Denver, USA.  Julie has run on and off since her thirties, when she tackled her first marathon!  She is now heading towards her first ultra, a 50k in Texas.  By the time this episode goes live Julie will...

Episode 40 – 75 and still enjoying running.

by coverlea | Nov 2, 2021 | podcast

In todays episode John Fawcett shares his love of running with us.  At 75, various forms of exercise including running have always been a part of John’s life, in fact I don’t think he has ever been still for longer than 10 minutes in his life!  He’s most proud of his...

Episode 39 – David Williams, he is “An Unstoppable Runner”!

by coverlea | Oct 28, 2021 | podcast

In this episode of the podcast we chat with David Williams who recently published a book about his running adventures – its a fascinating read, penned while he and his wife were care-taking on Deal Island for 3 months (the book details are below)!   Since he...

Episode 38 – The key to consistent running for Mel is to do it first thing in the morning.

by coverlea | Oct 26, 2021 | podcast

Melinda Ferrier is our guest on todays episode.  At one point in Mel’s life the only running she did was to the tearoom for cake!  Now she gets excited about running marathons around the world with friends and can’t imagine life without it… Mel’s running tips –...

Episode 37 – Running is analogous to life – it can be a struggle but it will get better

by Michelle Frost | Oct 21, 2021 | podcast

 In todays episode we hear from another inspiring runner – Julie Sladden.  Running has been a constant companion in Julie’s active outdoor life.  It has helped her through medical school, children, a number of serious illnesses (life threatening) and all of...

Episode 36 – Josh is a young man who runs because he loves being fit.

by Michelle Frost | Oct 19, 2021 | podcast

Josh is the youngest person we’ve had on the podcast so far, at 16!  Over the last 3 years he has run regularly over the senior distances at the local racing club (the LRC) and trained with the LRB (Launceston Running Buddies).  The consistent effort that Josh applies...