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 124 - Running is a lifestyle choice.
In this episode of the podcast we talk to Tony Darsaklis. Tony is a busy father of 5 who loves running almost as much as his AFL club, the West Coast Eagles! He came back to running as an adult to …
Episode 123 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 27 - Smell your shampoo…
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 122 - Reflective Running - Running gives you the space in your life to reflect …
Episode 121 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 26 - Make your bed…
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 120 - Running is my antidepressant - as long as I run I’m happy :)
In this episode we talk to Felicity Hoy about her running journey. In her early 20s it was the idea that she might join the police force that actually got her running, even though she didn’t become …
Episode 119 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 25 - Pillow…
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 118 - From Penny Farthing bike racing to marathon running…
In this episode of the podcast hard working ICU nurse Nicole Woodfield shares her inspiring running journey with us. As a young person hockey was Nicole’s sport and then came Penny Farthing racing w…
Episode 117 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 24 - No Destination…
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 116 - Phil says he’s an introvert until you ask him about running!
Phil was a good runner at school but it wasn’t until he became a fire fighter 8 years ago that he decided to start running again to get and stay fit. Once he was back running he remembered how much …
Episode 115 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 23 - Shower…
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 114 - David just loves what ParkRun has given to his family and community
In this episode of the podcast we talk to local politician, David O’Byrne about his running journey. Aussie Rules football was David’s original sport of choice - it wasn’t until he’d been retired fr…
Episode 113 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 22 - Breathe…
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 112 - A little about me, including how running saved my life!
This episode is a little different - this time I’m sharing a little about my running journey. Including a few times when I believe running saved my life AND why I started this podcast in the first p…
Episode 111 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 21 - Mindful Exercise…
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 110 - ”Don’t do what I did” - An ultra trail event in your first 6 months of running!
10 years ago Simon Johnson decided he’d had enough of going to the gym and went for a run instead. He hasn’t stopped running ever since! Within the first 6 months of running he had entered his firs…
Episode 109 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 20 - Set a daily time…
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 108 - Running provides Andrew with the resilience to deal with life’s ups and downs!
In this episode of the podcast Andrew Woodford shares his inspiring journey to running. He didn’t start running until he was 48 and the doctor said it was time to improve his health! And now 8+ yea…
Episode 107 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 19 - Notice your impulses…
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 106 - Running is an expression of freedom!
In this episode we talk with Emmy Petersson, a Swede who lives in Melbourne and has run for fun (and health) for most of her life! When life gets busy and her head full, Emmy finds that going for a …
Episode 105 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 18 - A window to outside…
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…