Episode #12: Marie “Lootie” Leautey: CFO to Running Around the World Record Holder

Marie “Lootie” Leautey ran around the world. Over 28,000 kilometers. Four continents. One stroller. Zero injuries.

In this episode of Execs Who Run, Lootie shares how she went from a pack-a-day smoker to the fastest woman to circumnavigate the globe on foot—solo and self-supported. Her story is one of radical reinvention, powered by spreadsheets, strategy, and a deep curiosity about what’s possible.

Key Moments in This Episode:

The run that changed everything: from a 1km struggle to marathon training

How Greece sparked her love of triathlon and event creation

Leaving corporate leadership to build grassroots sports communities

Planning a global run like a CFO: logistics, injury prevention, and mindset

Running through COVID, crossing the Andes, and pushing through the Nullarbor

How she stayed injury-free across 28,000+ kilometers

The moment she reached the Sydney Opera House and what came next

Resources & Links:

Lootie’s Website: lootie-run.com

Lootie’s Book: Lootie’s World Run on Amazon

World Runners Association: worldrunnersassociation.org

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Instagram: @lootierun

Website: https://lootie-run.com

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