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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 532 - MM 192 - Follow the Path of Water
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…
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Episode 531 INTERVIEW - From Inconsistently Consistent to 200 Miles: Natalie Beasley’s Wild Trail Ride
Guest: Natalie Beasley – trail runner, accidental ultrarunner, and all-round legend of the long game. Get Ready For: A raw, hilarious, and deeply moving…
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Episode 528 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Mum & Me: Nikki Frost’s Bold Leap into the Delirious Unknown
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…
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Episode 530 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - From the Podium to the Pack: Craig Jeffrey Returns to Delirious
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…
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Episode 529 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Back for More: Ben Pyman’s Quiet Return to Delirious W.E.S.T
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…
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Episode 527 - MM 191 - Open a Door Slowly
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…
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Episode 527 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - “One Day, I’ll Get There”: Gabe Alves Returns to the Delirious Start Line
Guest: Gabe Alves – multi-time Delirious contender, systems thinker, video chronicler, and reluctant toe breaker. Get Ready For: A refreshingly honest…
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Episode 526 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Running Towards Herself: Meet Sym Mercer
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…
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Episode 525 - MM 190 - Reach your arms to the sky
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…
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Episode 524 - From Sickly Kid to 200-Mile Trail Conqueror: Duc Do’s Unorthodox Running Journey
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…
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Episode 523 - MM 189 - Press pause before you reply
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…
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Episode 522 - From Zero to 500K: Gayle Cowling’s Wild Ultra Journey
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…
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Episode 521 - MM 188 - Trace the shape of something with your finger
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…
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Episode 520 part 2 - Chateaux, Showers, and 135 Miles of Madness: Kelvin Marshall’s Ultra Adventures (Part Two)
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…
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Episode 519 part 1 - From Sub-3s to 18 Days Across France: Kelvin Marshall’s Ultra Life (Part One)
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…
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Episode 518 - MM 187 - Climb into bed with intention
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…
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Episode 517 - Lee Troop - From Troop Loop to Triple Olympian: Lee Troop’s Unfiltered Running Journey
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…
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Episode 516 - MM 186 - Do one thing with your eyes closed
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…
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Episode 515 - Phil Essam - From Burnie to the Barkley: Phil Essam’s Running Adventures & Ultra Wisdom
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…
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Episode 514 - MM 185 - Step outside and notice the air
This week’s mindful moment invites you to reconnect with the world around you: step outside and notice the air. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go…
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Episode 513 - From Boat Harbour to Gone Nuts: Tom Lewis on Trail Running, Longevity, and Raisin Bread Revelations
In this episode, we’re joined by Tasmanian adventurer-turned-runner Tom Lewis. From a childhood spent sailing and fishing on the northwest coast of Tasmania to…
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Episode 512 - MM 184 - Put something down slowly
This week’s mindful moment is beautifully simple: put something down slowly. Throughout the day, we’re constantly picking things up and putting them…
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Episode 511 - Running for Redemption with Kelly Thrush
From near death to ultra distances, Kelly Thrush’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this powerful episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, we sit down with…
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Episode 510 - MM 183 - Move in time with music
This week’s mindful moment is all about bringing a little joy and rhythm into your day: move in time with music. Pick a song—any song—and let it guide your…
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Episode 509 - 👟 Three Generations, One Love: Sally Bower’s Late Start & Lifelong Strides
What do you get when three generations of women lace up and hit the trails together? A whole lot of heart, laughter—and maybe the occasional friendly nudge to…
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Episode 508 - MM 182 - Clean one thing mindfully
This week’s mindful moment invites you to transform a chore into a meditation: clean one thing mindfully. Choose a single object—your kitchen bench, a mirror…
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Episode 507 - Running Through Life (and Storms!) with Rachel Pedersen
What do you get when a Navy Sea Cadet-turned-hairstylist-turned-multimillion-dollar entrepreneur laces up her shoes and hits the pavement? A wildly relatable…
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Episode 506 - MM 181 - Stretch like a cat
This week’s mindful moment is a fun and instinctive one: stretch like a cat. Think of how a cat moves after a nap—slow, deliberate, and fully present. That’s…
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Episode 505 - From 0 to Trail Hero: Shiree Yap’s Unexpected Running Journey
From avoiding cross country in school to founding a thriving trail running community, Shiree Yap’s story is full of twists, turns, and incredible personal…
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Episode 504 - MM 180 - Notice your transitions
This week’s mindful moment is all about bringing awareness to something we often overlook: transitions. From standing up to walking into the next room, or…
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Episode 503 - From Gymnastics to 200 Milers – Libby Oakley’s Ultra Life
What do you get when you combine a lifelong mover, a mum of five, a GP, and an ultra-runner with a big heart and a quiet determination? You get Libby Oakley…
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Episode 502 - MM 179 - Feel your feet when you wait
This week’s mindful moment is a wonderfully simple one: feel your feet when you wait. Whether you’re standing at the kettle, in line at the café, or waiting at…
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Episode 501 - From Planes to Parkruns: Alexis Oosterhoff’s Ultra Running Life
From phosphate dust in Nauru to the trails of Western Australia—and even a 200-miler past Stonehenge—Alexis Oosterhoff has taken the scenic (and slightly…
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Episode 500 - MM 178 - Do a task with your non-dominant hand
This week’s mindful moment adds a playful twist: do a task with your non-dominant hand. Whether it’s stirring your tea, brushing your teeth, or opening a jar…
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Episode 499 - Juliet King – Running Far, Dreaming Big, and Blazing Her Own Trail at 15
This week’s guest is 15-year-old Juliet King, and trust me—this is one episode that’ll leave you speechless, smiling, and maybe a little bit teary. Juliet…
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Episode 498 - MM 177 - Use your phone as a mindfulness anchor
This week’s mindful moment flips the script with a surprising approach: use your phone as a mindfulness anchor. Instead of trying to avoid your device, turn it…
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Episode 497 - Harmony Waite – Running Through Setbacks and Saying Yes to Big Goals
This week, we’re joined by the amazing Harmony Waite—a Perth-based ultra runner, mum of two, and someone who’s taken the scenic (and sometimes rocky!) route…
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Episode 496 - MM 176 - Slow down one everyday movement
This week’s mindful moment is a powerful yet simple one: slow down one everyday movement. Instead of rushing through your daily routine, pick one ordinary…
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Episode 495 - Mark Backhouse – Running for the Love of Challenge, Community & the Trails
This week, I’m joined by Mark Backhouse—a fellow Delirious WEST athlete, a trail runner from Perth’s hillside trails, and a man who balances 4 kids, a…
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Episode 494 - MM 175 - Mindful Rocking
This week’s mindful moment is mindful rocking, a gentle and soothing practice to help you unwind. Whether you’re in a rocking chair or simply swaying in place…
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Episode 493 - Chasing Trains, Running Marathons & Changing Lives — with Jess Peil
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…
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Episode 492 - MM 174 - Mindful Bicycle Ride
This week’s mindful moment invites you to enjoy a mindful bicycle ride, transforming your travel time into a peaceful practice. As you pedal, tune into the…
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Episode 491 - John Herzfeld – Delirium, Dot-Watching & the Magic of the Finish Line (Part 2)
In Part Two of this two-part series, we pick up where we left off with the remarkable John Herzfeld—and dive into the wild ride that was his Delirious WEST…
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Episode 490 - John Herzfeld – From Go-Karts to Global Good (Part 1)
In this first episode of a special two-part conversation, we meet the ever-curious and wonderfully humble John Herzfeld—fellow Delirious WEST runner…
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Episode 489 - MM 173 - Mindful Ladder Steps
This week’s mindful moment is mindful ladder stepping, a focused practice that brings awareness to movement and balance. Using a sturdy ladder or step stool…
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Episode 488 - Running Brave: Laura Firth’s Journey of Resilience and Records
This week’s guest is an absolute powerhouse—Laura Firth, ultra runner, Bravehearts champion, and Guinness World Record holder for being the first woman to run…
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Episode 487 - MM 172 - Mindful Handwriting with a Quote
This week’s mindful moment is mindful handwriting with a quote, a creative and calming way to bring presence into your day. Pick a favourite quote or…
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Episode 486 - Craig Jefferys – Running Through the Fog (and the Delirium)
This week, we’re chatting with Craig Jefferys—quiet achiever, determined runner, and proud Delirious WEST finisher. I first met Craig the day before the race…
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Episode 485 - MM 171 - Eye Movement Exercise
This week’s mindful moment is an eye movement exercise, a gentle way to care for your vision and bring mindfulness into your day. Sit comfortably and slowly…
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Episode 484 - Travis Ireland – Running Around the World, One Virtual Step at a Time
This week’s guest is Travis Ireland—ultra-runner, backyard ultra fan, and the brains behind the wildly popular app Run the World. But before he created a…
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Episode 483 - MM 170: Walking Backward Mindfully
This week’s mindful moment is a playful and engaging practice: walking backward mindfully! Find a safe, open space and take slow, deliberate steps backward…
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Episode 482 - Scott Bunny – From Submarines to Start Lines (and Sometimes Face Plants)
This week on the podcast, we welcome the one and only Scott Bunny—fellow Delirious WEST runner, race director, and the man who probably spends as much time…
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Episode 481 - MM 169: Mindful Stretch-and-Twist
This week’s mindful moment is mindful stretch-and-twist, a simple practice to energize and ground yourself. Stand tall, lift your arms overhead, and gently…
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Episode 480 - Delirious After Party: Blisters, Banter & Big Finish Line Feels
After months of following their journeys, the full crew of Delirious podcast athletes is back for one last episode—together, unfiltered, and full of post-race…
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Episode 479 - Darlene Dale: PBs, Bangers & Mash, and the Power of a Comeback
In this heartfelt and uplifting wrap-up episode, Darlene Dale opens up about her 2025 Delirious West experience—an ultra that started with doubts and dizzy…
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Episode 478 - Gabe Alves: Grit, Gratitude & the Unexpected Ending of Delirious West
In this wrap-up episode, we sit down with Gabe Alves to hear the full, raw, and real account of his 2025 Delirious West experience. From a pre-race family…
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Episode 477 - Andy & Del Thompson: Dirt Naps, Broken Campers, and the Power of Sticking Together
In this warm and wonderfully candid wrap-up episode, Andy and Del Thompson take us inside their 2025 Delirious West adventure—a journey packed with unexpected…
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Episode 476 - MM 168: Mindful Cleaning
This week’s mindful moment is mindful cleaning, a beautiful way to turn everyday chores into moments of presence and gratitude. Pick a simple task, like…
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Episode 475 - Kevin Matthews: Delirious West, Pasta Feasts & the Magic of Mind Games
In this wrap-up episode, Kevin “Big Kev” Matthews takes us deep into the heart of his fifth Delirious West finish—sharing all the highs, lows, and hilarious…
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Episode 474 - Stuart Rainbow: Redemption Run, Jet Ski Deliveries & Wonder Woman on the Trail
In this wrap-up episode, Stuart Rainbow takes us through his unforgettable Delirious West 2025 experience—a journey filled with epic scenery, wild mishaps…