Episode 56 – Have you ever thought about entering multi-day running events?

by Michelle Frost | Dec 28, 2021 | podcast

In this episode we chat with Kirsten Maplestone about how you go from being a non-runner to an ultra-distance (multi-day) runner.  Her fascinating running journey has taken her across the world making many new friends as she runs really long races!  Over a 200 mile...

Episode 55 – “If you get your mind right your body will follow”

by Michelle Frost | Dec 23, 2021 | podcast

In this special episode we chat with Australian ultra running legend, Pat Farmer.  Inspired by 65 year old Cliff Young, Pat went from a young apprentice motor mechanic to an ultra athlete!  Pat has travelled the world and supported numerous charities with his...

Episode 54 – A life of movement with no end in sight … and a whole bunch of infectious energy!

by coverlea | Dec 21, 2021 | podcast

In todays episode we talk to the always moving Mark Padgett.  From a young age he was never one to stay still and was a competitive sailor by his teens, heading off around the world competing.   Once competitive sailing finished he took up multi sports and was also...

Episode 53 – When running becomes your business..

by coverlea | Dec 16, 2021 | podcast

In todays episode we chat with the local running shoe store owner Mike Spray.  He shares some of his interesting and varied journey, from playing hockey in England to opening a running shoe store in Launceston.  Mike is in a privileged position to speak to people...

Episode 52 – Going out for a run and just not thinking is great!

by coverlea | Dec 14, 2021 | podcast

Kylie Butler shares a little of her running journey in this episode.  She loves to head to the wilderness and go for a run – taking in the always changing environment – its her happy place!  Kylie’s relaxed attitude to her running is refreshing, we can all...

Episode 51 – Running can help you deal with what ever life throws at you!

by coverlea | Dec 9, 2021 | podcast

In the 51st episode of FitMIND FitBODY, physio Sally McLaine shares her inspiring running journey including how running has helped her through a recent cancer diagnosis! Plus she gives us some great practical running tips including a traffic light strategy to work out...