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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

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Episode 533 INTERVIEW - From Hating PE to Conquering...

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2025/10/19

Guest:Jiri Halek – Czech orthodontist turned ultra-runner who once pretended to be sick to skip running… and now wakes up at 4am to run twice a day (on purpose!). Get Ready For: A hilarious, inspiring, and refreshingly honest conversation with a man who went from 130kg and dodging stairs to finishing some of the world’s gnarliest ultras—all while keeping his sense of humour, humility, and love for beer. ⸻ 🎧 Why You’ll Love This Episode: •The Most Relatable Start to Running Ever: Jiri’s first run

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Episode 532 - MM 192 - Follow the Path of Water

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2025/10/15

This week’s mindful moment invites you to pause and observe something you interact with every day: follow the path of water. Whether you’re washing your hands, making tea, rinsing fruit, or running a bath—slow down and watch the water. Notice how it flows from the tap, slips through your fingers, or swirls into a cup. Feel its temperature, hear its rhythm, and take in the graceful way it moves. Water becomes your mindfulness guide, reminding you to soften, to flow, and to let go. It’s a calming,

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Episode 531 INTERVIEW - From Inconsistently...

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2025/10/14

Guest: Natalie Beasley – trail runner, accidental ultrarunner, and all-round legend of the long game. Get Ready For: A raw, hilarious, and deeply moving journey through the highs and lows (and the DNFs and comebacks) of a runner who proves it’s never too late—and never too messy—to chase the joy of finishing what you started. Why You’ll Love This Episode: •The Power of Saying Yes: From hiding under her desk to avoid lunchtime runs to crossing the Delirious West 200-mile finish line, Nat’s journey is

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Episode 528 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Mum &...

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2025/10/13

Guest: Nicola “Nikki” Frost – new ultra-runner, city-based trail dreamer, and daughter of podcast host Michelle Frost. (Yes, you read that right.) Get Ready For: What happens when your mum finishes a 200-miler and then invites you to do it with her? In this intro episode, we meet Nicola Frost, a relative newcomer to ultras who’s stepping (literally) into the wild unknown of Delirious West 2026—with her mum by her side. Why You’ll Love This Episode: •🏃‍♀️ From 15-year running break to 200-mile

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Episode 530 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - From...

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2025/10/13

Guest: Craig Jeffrey – Academic, anthropologist, ultra-runner, and 2025 Delirious W.E.S.T podium finisher (yes, he came third—solo and uncrewed - i.e. Screwed!). Get Ready For: A refreshingly honest, intelligent, and quietly inspiring intro chat with Craig Jeffrey—who’s balancing ultra-training with academic leadership, fatherhood, and the occasional run-to-a-business-meeting-with-a-suit-in-his-backpack situation. Why You’ll Love This Episode: •🧠 How an anthropologist views ultra running (hint:

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Episode 529 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Back...

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2025/10/13

Get Ready For: A grounded, refreshingly real chat with 2024 Delirious W.E.S.T finisher Ben Pyman—who’s coming back in 2026 not to redeem a result, but to experience the race better. From lessons learned to training tweaks, Ben shares how he’s balancing life, recovery, and the decision to do it all again. Why You’ll Love This Episode: 🏁 A finisher’s perspective: Ben opens up about his 2024 race—what worked, what didn’t, and why he wants to return stronger, mentally and physically. 🧠 The shift

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Episode 527 - MM 191 - Open a Door Slowly

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2025/10/08

This week’s mindful moment turns an everyday action into a chance to reset: open a door slowly. Something you likely do without thinking becomes a full-body moment of presence. As your hand reaches for the handle, notice the texture, the temperature, and the way your fingers wrap around it. Breathe as you turn, push, or pull—and let that act of opening be your entire practice.Each doorway becomes more than a passage—it becomes a pause. A chance to leave behind what came before and step into the

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Episode 527 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - “One...

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2025/10/07

Guest: Gabe Alves – multi-time Delirious contender, systems thinker, video chronicler, and reluctant toe breaker. Get Ready For: A refreshingly honest, entertaining, and grounded convo with returning Delirious athlete Gabe Alves—who’s back for another swing at the 200-miler that’s become more than just a race… it’s now a yearly ritual. Why You’ll Love This Episode: •The Most Relatable DNF Mindset Ever: “I think I’ll just keep doing Delirious until I finish it… or not. I do Delirious now.” •The

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Episode 526 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Running...

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2025/10/06

Guest: Sym Mercer – Adventure racer, solo runner, systems expert, and snake-dodger extraordinaire. Get Ready For:A story as wide and wild as the Queensland paddocks Sym grew up on. In this intro episode, Sym shares her roots, her road to ultrarunning, and why she’s lining up for one of the gnarliest ultras in Australia—Delirious W.E.S.T 200. Why You’ll Love This Episode: •Outback beginnings: Sym’s early days included School of the Air, dodging cattle, and not doing homework on an 85,000-acre

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Episode 525 - MM 190 - Reach your arms to the sky

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2025/10/01

This week’s mindful moment is beautifully simple and instantly energising: reach your arms to the sky. Whether you’re sitting, standing, or even lying in bed, pause and stretch your arms overhead. Open your palms, lengthen through your sides, and feel your fingers reaching tall. Inhale deeply as you stretch, and exhale as you slowly release. This gentle movement not only opens your body but also invites a sense of expansion and presence. It’s a reminder that you’re here, awake, and grounded—claiming

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Episode 524 - From Sickly Kid to 200-Mile Trail...

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2025/09/29

Guest: Duc Do – AI expert, entrepreneur, author, and ultra-runner with a penchant for the “boring” and a training schedule that defies all conventional wisdom.Get Ready For: A wildly inspiring, deeply honest, and surprisingly hilarious conversation that proves there’s no single “right” way to be a runner. Duc’s story is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and finding your own path. Why You’ll Love This Episode: The Ultimate Underdog Story: Duc grew up in Vietnam and India, plagued by chronic

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Episode 523 - MM 189 - Press pause before you reply

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2025/09/24

This week’s mindful moment is a small shift with a big impact: press pause before you reply. In the middle of a busy day filled with conversations, it’s easy to react automatically. But what if you paused—just for one breath—before responding? That brief space allows your nervous system to soften, your breath to steady, and your awareness to return.Whether you’re talking with a loved one, a coworker, or a stranger, this mindful pause invites presence, reduces reactivity, and makes space for more

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Episode 522 - From Zero to 500K: Gayle Cowling’s Wild...

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2025/09/22

In this powerhouse episode, we meet Gayle Cowling, who didn’t run a step until her mid-30s—and now? She’s completed multiple 100Ks, a 100-miler, and even a 500K multi-day stage race through remote South Australia (and danced into the finish line to Nutbush City Limits 🎶). Gayle’s story is full of grit, laughter, and pure love for adventure. From zero sport at school to racing Puffing Billy, conquering Two Bays 12 times, and claiming the elusive Triple Crown of Aussie 200-milers—Gayle proves it’s

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Episode 521 - MM 188 - Trace the shape of something...

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2025/09/17

This week’s mindful moment brings your awareness to the smallest of movements: trace the shape of something with your finger. Choose a nearby object—your coffee mug, a pen, or even the corner of your notebook—and begin to slowly trace its outline with your finger. As you move, pay attention to the texture, temperature, and contours. Is it smooth or bumpy? Cool or warm?This gentle tactile practice wakes up your senses, helps slow your breath, and invites stillness into your day. It’s a beautiful

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Episode 520 part 2 - Chateaux, Showers, and 135...

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2025/09/15

Strap in—this is Part Two of our epic conversation with Aussie ultra-legend Kelvin Marshall, and trust us, you’re in for a ride. In this follow-up to Part One, we pick up mid-run—literally—on Kelvin’s 18-day running adventure across France. With just a backpack and a rough route, Kelvin recounts the highs, lows, chateaux visits, and sneaky hotel showers that made this DIY ultra unforgettable. But France is only the beginning. In Part Two, we dive into: •🏃‍♂️ Running 18 days across France—with hotel

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Episode 519 part 1 - From Sub-3s to 18 Days Across...

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2025/09/15

What do a 14-year-old laptop, a sub-3-hour marathon, and a vet-turned-race-doctor with a roll of Glad Wrap have in common? They’re all part of Kelvin Marshall’s wildly entertaining running life—and we’ve only just scratched the surface in Part One of this two-part ZenRUN Podcast episode! In this first instalment, Kelvin shares how a childhood spent walking Melbourne’s streets led to a lifetime on the run (literally). From spotting the Melbourne Marathon outside his front door and saying, “I could do

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Episode 518 - MM 187 - Climb into bed with intention

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2025/09/10

This week’s mindful moment invites you to transform the way you end your day: climb into bed with intention. Instead of collapsing into bed and reaching for your phone, take a moment to slow down and truly arrive. Feel the support of the mattress beneath you, the weight of the blanket as you pull it up, and the gentle shift in your breath as you settle in.This small act of presence signals safety and calm to your nervous system, creating a soothing bedtime ritual. It’s not just about sleep—it’s

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Episode 517 - Lee Troop - From Troop Loop to Triple...

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2025/09/08

What do you get when you mix fierce determination, Aussie grit, and a heart the size of a marathon course? You get Lee Troop—Olympian, race director, coach, father, and all-round legend. In this powerful, funny, and deeply human conversation, Lee takes us through his entire running journey—from chasing his dad around the streets of Geelong as a 10-year-old, to toeing the line at three Olympic Games, to rebuilding his running from scratch (and with heart) after hitting rock bottom. We cover: •Why fun

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Episode 516 - MM 186 - Do one thing with your eyes...

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2025/09/03

This week’s mindful moment invites you to shift your awareness in a powerful and unexpected way: do one small task with your eyes closed. We rely heavily on vision to move through our day, but when you take it away—even briefly—your other senses step forward. Choose a safe, familiar task like brushing your hair, folding a towel, or sipping water, and try it with your eyes gently closed. You’ll likely slow down, tune into textures, sounds, and movements you’d normally miss, and drop into a deeper

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Episode 515 - Phil Essam - From Burnie to the...

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2025/09/01

Get ready to meet Phil Essam—a Tassie-born runner, race director, military man, walking enthusiast, historian of ultra running, and all-round top human. Phil’s journey started with laps around the block to beat bronchitis and somehow evolved into 24-hour track races, ultra marathons, and helping coordinate Jesper Olsen’s global runs. Yes, you read that right—he helped multiple runners run around the world. 🌏 In this chat, Phil shares stories from: •His very first marathon (because he failed a 2.4km

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