The ZenRUN Podcast

Megs Culhane is a mum of 2 fabulous kids, has run a personal training business for 20 years and has been a civil celebrant for 8 years!  In this episode she shares why running is one of her favourite…

In this episode we hear from Julie Callahan, all the way from Denver, USA.  Julie has run on and off since her thirties, when she tackled her first marathon!  She is now heading towards her first ult…

In todays episode John Fawcett shares his love of running with us.  At 75, various forms of exercise including running have always been a part of John’s life, in fact I don’t think he has ever been s…

In this episode of the podcast we chat with David Williams who recently published a book about his running adventures - its a fascinating read, penned while he and his wife were care-taking on Deal I…

Melinda Ferrier is our guest on todays episode.  At one point in Mel’s life the only running she did was to the tearoom for cake!  Now she gets excited about running marathons around the world with f…

In todays episode we hear from another inspiring runner - Julie Sladden.  Running has been a constant companion in Julie’s active outdoor life.  It has helped her through medical school, children, a …

Josh is the youngest person we’ve had on the podcast so far, at 16!  Over the last 3 years he has run regularly over the senior distances at the local racing club (the LRC) and trained with the LRB (…

Running has always been a part of Emily Stacey’s life - as she says “I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t have running!” 

It has supported her through a number of challenging family circumstances and kept he…

Today we have a very special BONUS episode.   Marlies Kort and I talk about how and why its so important to find time for YOU (especially if you’re a mum)!

We all have so many roles that we play eac…

In todays episode the always smiling, Kim Bugg shares her inspiring running journey!  This includes how running has helped her get through many of the adjustments that life has throws at her, from mo…

Today we hear from Neena Shah who was born and grew up in Eldoret, Kenya, a town renowned for it awesome runners!   In her youth she was a national badminton champion..  Today Neena is an accountant,…

In todays episode Brian Lyons shares his really interesting running journey.  Brian's life has had many twists and turns, from juggling to aged care to rehab - running has been a constant through it …

In this episode of the Podcast we speak to Maria Micallef who was in the middle of the Sydney lockdown at the time of recording!  Maria has run most of her life and credits running with staying vital…

In todays episode we hear from the inspiring Jo Cowie about what its like to live with a chronic health condition since childhood.  6 years ago, when she was 45, Jo started running and against the od…

Natalie Slocombe has been running for 8 years and has taken to it like a duck to water!  Initially inspired by her father she has continued her running journey because of the example it provides for …

In this episode we hear from the inspiring Louise Padgett.  Lou shares her running journey starting with how she got started running as a child, to a professional cycling career that was cut short by…

In this episode I had the delight to talk with the heavily pregnant Paige Wierenga.  By the time this episode is published Paige will have had her baby boy :)
Paiges love of running is infectious!  S…

Today we hear from my good friend Colin Smith.  As a newish runner his story is full of gems, like how he fits in training with a very busy business/family life and how he finds running great for get…

In this episode Kelvie Lowry shares how as a busy commercial airline pilot he manages to fit in training for marathons.  

Kelvie may have started running in his 40s to keep the weight off but he keep…

Craig Boon has been running ALL his life!  He has even moved from a career as an accountant to a career in sports.  In this episode he shares a mountain of running wisdom after a lifetime in the spor…