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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
Episodes
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Episode 592 - 2026 Delirious Series - Gabe Alves - Nerding Out Before Delirious
Under 8 weeks to go. Garmin reminders pinging daily. And Gabe Alves? Calm. Calculated. Slightly obsessed with vert… and now ketones 😅 In this Check-In #4, Gabe…
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Episode 591 - 2026 Delirious Series - Sym Mercer’s Delirious Check-In #4 - High-Vis, 47 Degrees & a Teddy Bear
#4 Sym Mercer checks in this month… live from a 47-degree audit site, in high-vis, somewhere in outback Queensland 😅 And honestly? She sounds calm. Strong…
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Episode 590 - MM - 209 – Open or close something with full awareness
This week’s mindful moment focuses on the everyday actions we usually rush through: open or close something with full awareness. Whether it’s a door, a drawer…
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Episode 589 - 2026 Delirious Series - Check-In 3 with Eve Knudson – Strength, Flexibility & Fitting Training Around Real Life
In this Delirious WEST 2026 – Check-In 3 episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, we’re catching up with Eve Knudson to see how things are really tracking as training…
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2026 Delirious Series - Kylie Bell: Night Shifts, Run Commutes & Not Overthinking Delirious WEST 2026
In this Delirious WEST 2026 – Check-In 3 episode, I catch up with Kylie Bell to see how training is tracking as the race starts to feel very real. Kylie shares…
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Episode 587 - Mel Clark - Blueberries, Triathlons, Backyard Ultras & Being Your Own Best Friend
In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I finally sit down with the wonderful Melissa (Mel) Clark — local legend, registered nurse, mum of twins, blueberry…
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Episode 586 - MM - 208 – Place your hand on a tree, fence, or wall
This week’s mindful moment invites you to connect with the world around you in a grounded, tangible way: place your hand on a tree, fence, or wall. Wherever…
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Episode 585 - 2026 Delirious Series - Nikki Frost - Check in 4 - Vomiting, ITB’s & Maple Syrup: The Reality of Training When Nothing Goes to Plan
Today, we’re checking back in with my daughter (and fellow Delirious 2026 athlete), Nikki Frost - and let’s just say… it’s been a week for her. From finally…
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Episode 584 - 2026 Delirious Series - Check-In 3 with Karin Ridley – Managing Niggles, Staying Sane, and Getting to the Start Line Anyway
In this third check-in with Karin Ridley, we get a very real look at what the final stretch doesn’t always look like when you’re training for Delirious WEST…
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Episode 583 - Warren Page: Walk the Hills, Build the Legs, Play the Long Game
Warren Page is one of those runners who makes you feel instantly calmer about your own running journey. Growing up in country Western Australia, Warren’s love…
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pisode 582 - MM - 207 - Do one simple movement repeatedly
This week’s mindful moment is a gentle reminder of the power in repetition: do one simple movement repeatedly. Choose a movement—like raising your arms…
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Episode 581 - 2026 Delirious Series - Check-In 3: Matthew Farrand – Learning to Train Smarter, Not Just Harder
In this third check-in with Matthew Farrand, we dive into the real middle phase of Delirious WEST 2026 prep – where learning, adapting, and listening to your…
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Episode 580 - 2026 Delirious Series - Check-In 3: Bianca O’Neill Finds Her Groove (And Becomes a Coach!)
In this third Delirious WEST 2026 check-in, I catch up with Bianca O’Neill after a huge few weeks of running, learning, and life shifts – and honestly, it’s…
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Episode 579 - MM - 206 – Walk barefoot across different textures 👣🌿
This week’s mindful moment invites you to reconnect with the ground beneath you—walk barefoot across different textures. If it’s safe and comfortable, take off…
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Episode 578 - 2026 Delirious Series Ben Pyman: Consistency, Heat, and Not Making the Same Mistakes Twice | Check-In 3
In this third check-in, I catch up with Ben Pyman as the Delirious WEST 2026 countdown slips into double digits – and the Adelaide heat turns things up a…
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Episode 577 - 2026 Delirious Series - Sym Mercer: Training with a Bung Hip, Big Attitude, and 13 Weeks to Delirious WEST
In this Check-In 3 episode of the Delirious WEST 2026 series, I catch up with the wonderfully tough and straight-talking Sym Mercer – who is deep in the messy…
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Episode 576 - MM - 205 - Put on something slowly and deliberately
This week’s mindful moment invites you to slow down a simple transition: put on something slowly and deliberately. Whether it’s your socks, a jacket, or your…
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Episode 575 - 2026 Delirious Series - Craig Jeffrey: Cold Miles, Big Blocks & Going “Asleep” Into Delirious | Check-In 3
In this third check-in with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Craig Jeffrey, we dive deep into what long-term ultra preparation really looks like – not just the…
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Episode 574 - 2026 Delirious Series - Boring Is Brilliant – Gabe Alves on Consistency, Grit, and Doing the Work
In this Delirious WEST 2026 Check-In 3, I catch up with Gabe Alves as the countdown suddenly drops into the “oh wow… this is actually close” zone – 13 weeks to…
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Episode 573 - MM - 204 - Listen for Silence Between the Sounds
This week’s mindful moment invites you to tune into something often overlooked: listen for the silence between the sounds. Whether you’re inside or out, begin…
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Episode 572 - 2026 Delirious Series - Check-In 3 with Eve Knudson: Consistency, Comparison & Finding Your Groove
In this third Delirious WEST 2026 check-in, I catch up with the ever-thoughtful Eve Knudson, and honestly… this is one of those conversations that reminds you…
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Episode 571 - 2026 Delirious Series - Check-In 3 with Nikki Frost: Cocoa Pops, Climbing Mountains & Cracking the Nutrition Puzzle
In this third Delirious 2026 check-in, I’m sitting down in person with Nikki Frost while she’s home in Tasmania for Christmas — which means plenty of giggles…
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Episode 570 - MM - 203 - Mirror yourself with kindness
This week’s mindful moment is an invitation to meet yourself with gentle presence: mirror yourself with kindness. Stand in front of a mirror - not to critique…
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Episode 569 - 2026 Delirious Series - Kylie Bell: Snow, Wind, Survival Mode — and Still Standing
In this second Delirious WEST 2026 check-in, I sit down with Kylie Bell just weeks after she finished the Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko 100-miler — and wow… this one…
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Episode 568 - 2026 Delirious Series - Matthew Farrand: When “Average” Training Is Actually Going Brilliantly
In this second check-in with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Matthew Farrand, we catch up just a week out from Christmas — and honestly, things are ticking along…
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Episode 567 - MM - 202 - Shift your weight side to side
This week’s mindful moment brings you back to centre - shift your weight side to side. Stand barefoot if you can, feet hip-width apart, and gently sway from…
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Episode 566 - 2026 Delirious Series - Calm in the Chaos: Craig Jeffrey on Wind, Snow & Racing the Mountain
In this second check-in with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Craig Jeffrey, we dive straight into one of Australia’s toughest mountain races — the Kosciuszko 100…
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Episode 565 - 2026 Delirious Series - Ben Pyman: Movember Miles, Mental Health & Building a Smarter Path to Delirious.
In this episode we catch up with Ben Pyman to see how training, mindset, and life are shaping up as he builds towards the 100-mile start line. Ben shares how…
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Episode 564 - MM - 201 - Watch how your shadow moves
This week’s mindful moment invites a playful shift in awareness: watch how your shadow moves. As you walk, run, or go about your day, take a moment to notice…
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Episode 563 - 2026 Delirious Series - Spain, Steep Mountains & Unfinished Business – Karin Ridley’s Check-In #2
Karin is back… and wow, she’s packed a LOT into this check-in. Since we last spoke, Karin has been adventuring her way through Spain, France and the UK —…
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Episode 562 - 2026 Delirious Series - Bianca O’Neill: Feral, Flu & Fresh Starts – Check-In #2
In this latest Delirious WEST 2026 athlete check-in, I’m catching up with Bianca O’Neill — and wow… a LOT has happened since we last spoke. In this honest and…
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Episode 561 - MM - 200 - Place your hand on your heart
This week’s mindful moment marks a beautiful milestone—tip 200—and brings us back to the centre of it all: place your hand on your heart. Right now, just…
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Episode 560 - 2026 Delirious Series - Eve Knudson: Surviving December, Finding Flow, and Keeping the Delirious Dream Alive
This month’s chat with Eve honestly felt like a big exhale. December energy is real, and Eve is right in the middle of it—balancing kids, work deadlines…
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Episode 559 - 2026 Delirious Series - From roller-coaster chaos to Coco Pops superpowers - Nikki’s training block has been wild.
In this episode, I catch up with my daughter and fellow Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 runner, Nikki Frost, who’s had a very… colourful four to six weeks of training…
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Episode 558 - Valerie Wong: From Hong Kong to Hundred Milers – A Journey of Curiosity, Grit & Giggles
This week, I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend and fellow UESCA-qualified ultra coach… Valerie Wong! Val’s story is a brilliant mix of determination…
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Episode 557 - MM - 199 - Swing your arms like a child
Spend just five minutes with this practice, and see how it can bring calm and clarity to your day. For more mindfulness ideas, head over to our ebook with 24…
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Episode 556 - 2026 Delirious Series - When the Mind Says No: Gabe Alves’ Honest Check-In After Feral
In this Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 check-in, I sit down with the wonderful Gabe Alves, who has had—hands down—one of the most honest and powerful training months…
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Episode 555 - 2026 Delirious Series - Cold Mornings, Long Runs & London Lights – Matthew Farrand’s First Check-In
In this month’s Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 athlete check-in, we head all the way to London to catch up with our one and only non-Aussie runner, Matthew Farrand —…
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Episode 554 - MM - 198 - Take a breath before you pick something up
This week’s mindful moment invites you to bring presence into one of the tiniest, most ordinary actions: take a breath before you pick something up. Whether…
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Episode 553 - 2026 Delirious Series - Heat, Hills & Triathlon Thrills – Sym Mercer’s Check-In #2
In this check-in, Sym Mercer is back — fluoro shirt, big smile, and casually juggling triathlon training while preparing for a 200-mile ultra. Yep… just your…
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Episode 552 - 2026 Delirious Series - Kylie Bell’s Wild Gravel Marathon, Pneumonia Curveball & Big Kosci Dreams
In this first Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 check-in, I catch up with the always-positive Kylie Bell — and wow, she’s had a month! From tackling a tough gravel…
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Episode 551 - MM - 197 - Do a movement you loved as a child
This week’s mindful moment brings a little fun and nostalgia into your day: do a movement you loved as a child. Think back to how you used to move—skipping…
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Episode 550 - 2026 Delirious Series - Burnout, Toasties & Trail Grit: Bianca O’Neill’s Wild Ride to Feral and Beyond
In this first Delirious 2026 check-in, I catch up with the ever-entertaining Bianca O’Neill — ultra runner, full-time legend, and queen of keeping it real…
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Episode 549 - 2026 Delirious Series - Eve Knudson: Finding Joy in the Juggle — Running, Kids, and a Whole Lot of Life
In this first Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 check-in, I catch up with the ever-authentic Eve Knudson, who’s been navigating a wild few weeks of recovery, work chaos…
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Episode 548 - MM - 196 - Look up when you walk
This week’s mindful moment invites you to shift your perspective—literally: look up when you walk. Whether you’re heading down the street, walking through your…
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Episode 547 - 2026 Delirious Series - From Stairs to Sky Races: Karin Ridley’s Mountain Adventure Before Delirious 2026
In this episode, we catch up with the ever-cheerful Karin Ridley — freshly minted grandmother (aka “Gigi” 😍) and one of our Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 athletes…
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Episode 546 - 2026 Delirious Series - Plodding with Purpose: Craig Jeffrey’s Big-Mileage Build for Kosciuszko & Beyond
In this first check-in for Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026, I catch up with Craig Jeffrey — who’s clocking a casual 160 km a week as he gears up for the Kosciuszko 100…
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Episode 545 - MM 195 - Lean against something
This week’s mindful moment is a quiet invitation to rest: lean against something. It might be a wall, a tree, a fence—whatever’s nearby. Gently press your back…
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Episode 544 - 2026 Delirious Series - Bee Stings, Grit & Gait Fixes – Gabe’s Road to Delirious West 2026
In this first check-in with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Gabe Alves, we dive into a wild few weeks that included a bee sting in the middle of the WA outback…
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Episode 543 - 2026 Delirious Series - Back Stronger: Ben Pyman’s Hills, Learnings, and Carb-Loading Lessons
In this first Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 check-in, we catch up with South Australian ultra-runner Ben Pyman — fresh off the Yurrebilla Ultramarathon and right in…
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Episode 542 - 2026 Delirious Series - Nikki Frost’s Check In- No Poles, No Plan, Just Grit – Nikki’s First Check-In
In this warm, honest, and slightly chaotic first check-in, we sit down with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Nikki Frost (yes, Michelle’s daughter!) to hear how her…
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Episode 541 - MM 194- Check In with Your Jaw
This week’s mindful moment is small but mighty: check in with your jaw. We carry so much tension in this one small part of the body—often without even…
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Episode 540 - 2026 Delirious Series - Sym Mercer’s Check In - Sand Runs, Roo Encounters & Training on the Fly
In this first monthly check-in for the Delirious WEST 2026 podcast series, we catch up with Sym Mercer—a calm, honest, and practical runner who’s embracing the…
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Episode 539 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Quiet Grit & Long Runs – Matthew Farrand’s Delirious Story Begins
Meet Matthew Farrand: From reluctant school fun-runs to chasing 200 miles through WA bushland In this episode, we welcome UK-based runner (with deep Aussie…
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Episode 538 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Bluff Knoll, Treadmills & Moroccan Sand: Meet Kylie Bell
From muddy mountain bike rides to midnight treadmill runs after night shift — Kylie Bell brings grit, humour, and heart to every mile she runs. In this…
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Episode 537 - MM 193 - Let your hands speak
This week’s mindful moment invites you into gentle, expressive movement with let your hands speak. Instead of using your hands for a task, take a quiet moment…
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Episode 534 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - 🔥 From Parkrun to 200 Miles: Meet Karin Ridley – The Joy-Fueled Force Behind the Finish Line
This episode introduces the unstoppable Karin Ridley—a mining logistics pro by day, trail adventurer by weekend, and proud member of the Delirious W.E.S.T…
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Episode 535 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Eve Knudson: The Accidental Ultra Runner
In this deeply relatable and refreshingly funny episode, we meet Eve Knudson, a Perth-based mum of two, construction estimator, and two-time Delirious W.E.S.T…
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Episode 536 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - From School Carnival Dodger to 400-Mile Finisher – Meet Bianca O’Neill
From dodging school carnivals to smashing 400-mile races and getting married in cowboy boots – meet the unstoppable Bianca O’Neill. In this fun and heartfelt…
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Episode 533 INTERVIEW - From Hating PE to Conquering Badwater: Jiri Halek’s Wild Running Journey
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…