Episode 493 - Chasing Trains, Running Marathons & Changing Lives — with Jess Peil

The ZenRUN Podcast · Jun 16, 2025 · 57m

In this episode, I chat with the vibrant and inspiring Jess Peil — and trust me, you’re going to fall in love with her story. From childhood runs in the Saudi Arabian desert, to chasing Puffing Billy in Melbourne, and now taking on seven marathons in seven states for Bravehearts, Jess brings passion, purpose, and a whole lot of heart to her running.

We cover:

🏃‍♀️ How a mile-long kids race in the desert sparked her early love of running

🚂 The amazing family story behind Melbourne’s Great Train Race (her dad helped start it!)

🎗 How fundraising became her powerful “why” — raising over $500K for…