The ZenRUN Podcast
All things mental and physical health! You’ll find in-depth interviews with runners as we delve into why they run and what keeps them running. And interviews with specialists on the brain and the effects of exercise on it – chemically and physically. Plus tips to keep you moving with a positive mindset.. So much goodness
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 526
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 224 - Flash back to Ben - Exploring Tassie on foot - trail running and hiking!
For the next few weeks I’ll be interspersing my new interviews with some of my favourite past episodes as I’m away from home and haven’t booked too many calls in :)
In this flash back with the Tassie…
Episode 223 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 77 - If you hear an annoying sound, try not to judge it as “bad” and, instead, see if you can be curious about it
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…
Episode 222 - Flash back to Alicia - in 2 years she lost 60 pounds and ran 2 marathons!
For the next few weeks I’ll be interspersing my new interviews with some of my favourite past episodes as I’m away from home and haven’t booked too many calls in :) In this flash back with the amazin…
Episode 221 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 76 - Try not to slam your front door closed- use the handle and close it gently
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…
Episode 220 - Flash back to Andrew - Running for Resilience!
For the next few weeks I’ll be interspersing my new interviews with some of my favourite past episodes as I’m away from home and haven’t booked too many calls in :) In this flash back with the amazin…
Episode 219 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 75 - Say thank you to someone with genuine enthusiasm
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…
Episode 218 - Gareth was motivated to run ultras after watching a documentary :)
In this episode of the podcast ultra runner, Gareth Hinds talks about how he fell in love with trail running and especially the community that he’s found in the sport. We also dig into mediation and…
Episode 217 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 74 - Listen to a podcast and take short notes to help you focus
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…
Episode 216 - Part two - How running (and mindfulness) can help us answer some of the biggest questions!!
This is the second part of a two part conversation (the first part is episode 214). The original episode with Vajin Armstrong went for 2 hours so I decided to split it into two to make easier listen…
Episode 215 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 73 - When you eat lunch, describe each different flavour in your mind
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…
Episode 214 - Part one - How running (and mindfulness) can help us answer some of the biggest questions!!
This is the first part of a two part conversation. The original episode with Vajin Armstrong went for 2 hours so I decided to split it into two to make easier listening for you :) Vajin is professi…
Episode 213 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 72 - Hone your observational skills by noticing at least one new thing every day
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…
Episode 212 - Flash back to Phil Gore - Who is now the world Backyard Ultra Champ!!
For the next few weeks I’ll be interspersing my new interviews with some of my favourite past episodes as I’m away from home and haven’t booked too many calls in :)
This flash back is with Phil Gore…
Episode 211 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 71 - If you go shopping, ask yourself if you’re purchasing things you genuinely want and need
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…
Episode 210 - Flash back to Betty - 79 years old, 2 hip replacements and still running
For the next few weeks I’ll be interspersing my new interviews with some of my favourite past episodes as I’m away from home and haven’t booked too many calls in :)
This flash back with the amazing B…
Episode 209 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 70 - Softly massage your neck, paying attention to how it feels
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…
Episode 208 - “Running on trails brings me lots happiness.” ~ Jess Collins ~
In this episode of the podcast neuroscientist, Jess Collins shares her journey to ultra trail running. Jess has always been into sports of one type or another - she eventually found herself trail ru…
Episode 207 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 69 - Engage in something creative and give it your full focus
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…
Episode 206 - What does it look like when you’re retired and totally addicted to mountain running?
In this episode Steve Appleby talks about his real passion for everything running and particularly mountain running. He started running back in the late 80s and hasn’t stop since, with his only real…
Episode 205 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 68 - Try urge surfing (feeling an unnecessary urge and allowing it to fade without acting on it)
We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week th…