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
- 528
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 86 - Without running there would be no music for Tim!
Today we speak to musician (and runner) Tim Gambles. Tim has always been surrounded by running and music - almost everyone in his family has some kind of sporting background and can play music. So …
Episode 85 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 8 - Turn off notifications
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 84 - When I’m running, I’m just happy - Fergus Edwards.
In this episode we talk with Englishman, Fergus Edwards about how he got started running ultra distance events! It was an invitation to be a part of a team in a multi-day event in the Gobi Desert in…
Episode 83 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 7 - Check in
Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately - if you use just one or two of these tips each day scien…
Episode 82 - Running isn’t complicated but its so rewarding.
Our guest on the podcast today is Stephanie Barstad - she is a physical therapist and running coach from the USA. Life is busy for Stephanie, as a mom of 2 young children, a health professional and …
Episode 81 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 6 - Walking
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 80 - Running can make you a more confident person :)
Todays fascinating conversation is with Kathy Mills. She was diagnosed with a thyroid condition 15 years ago, which meant that she put on weight that was impossible to budge! It wasn’t until she re…
Episode 79 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 5 - Fun and Curious
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 78 - Running an 80k trail race in the wildness with a broken leg!
Today we talk to Chris Jones about his love of running. Chris came to my attention due to an article about him running an 80k trail race (the Cradle Mt/Overland Track) with a broken leg! In this ep…
Episode 77 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 4 - Be patient
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 76 - Exploring Tassie on foot - trail running and hiking!
In this episode Ben Well’s shares his love of the Tassie wilderness. Whether he’s hiking for days or running on the trails, Ben often finds himself in the wilderness exploring our natural environmen…
Episode 75 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 3 - Practice
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 74 - Dealing with life long chronic fatigue while still being super active!
In this episode we hear from the inspiring Kate Edwards. Kate hasn’t taken the normal route to ultra running events - she basically skipped the usual 5k/10k/21k/42k events and went straight into 100…
Episode 73 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 2 - Compassion
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 72 - The reluctant runner … and my husband!
In this special episode Simon (my hubby) shares a little of his thoughts on running. As a warning - Simon is not “in love” with running at all and in many ways it is a means to an end for him :)
His…
Episode 71 - Mindful Moment Series - Tip 1 - Thoughts
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 tip each week that you c…
Episode 70 - Even when its hard, you never regret a run
In this episode Jemma Purandare talks about what running looks like in her life! She is a keen distance trail runner which works perfectly with her career as an environmental scientist! Signing up …
Episode 69 - This is what running everyday for 6 years looks like!
In this episode we talk with Jase Milner about running and why he runs every single day and the benefits he’s found by doing this… Which include helping him perform better in one of his other hobbie…
Episode 68 - Moving your body is so important.
In this episode Coby Gore shares her love of movement - in running and now her new hobby bush walking. Coby credits running with improving all the relationships in her life as it helps her feel less…
Episode 67 - Its ok to be where ever you’re at!
Episode 67 - Its ok to be where ever you’re at!
In this episode we talk to Pip Martin. Pip has been involved in sport for most of her life, from tennis as a child through to triathlon as an adult an…