Episodes

  • Episode 645 - Rachael Johnstone - Making Time to Run When Life Is Full

    Episode 645 - Rachael Johnstone - Making Time to Run When Life Is Full
    Jun 15 2026
    In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I chat with the lovely Rachael Johnstone - mum of three, hairdresser, backyard ultra runner, sister-in-law and best friend of Nagiska, and someone who somehow manages to fit 80-100km of running into a very full life. Rach grew up in Koo Wee Rup as one of four kids, in a busy household full of sport, family, chaos, and noise. As a kid, she loved being active - netball, swimming, cross country, athletics, hockey, t-ball - basically all the things. But like so many teenage girls, sport slowly faded into the background when friends, social life, and fitting in became more important. After leaving school at the end of Year 11, Rach became a hairdresser and spent around 20 years at the same salon - including some very long commutes, early starts, and years on her feet. But this conversation is about much more than running. Rach speaks openly about becoming a young mum, meeting her husband Pete, going through IVF, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies, grief, family life, giving up alcohol, and eventually finding running in a way that completely changed her life. Her running started small - 1.5km to 3km in the morning before work, just around the well-lit streets near home. She didn’t necessarily love the running part at first, but she loved how she felt afterwards. Then, when her daughter Jada was six weeks old, Rach found a $20 running pram on Marketplace - and that little bargain pram helped launch a whole new chapter. From there, running grew. A few kilometres became a half marathon with the pram on a random Wednesday. Then came bigger adventures, backyard ultras, trail races, 50Ks, Two Bays, Wild Dog Backyard Ultra, Tarawera, Melbourne Frontyard Ultra, and now a focus on GV Backyard Ultra. What I loved most about this chat is how normal and real Rach makes it all sound. She doesn’t pretend she has endless free time. She doesn’t wait for the perfect moment. She runs early, late, around kids, around work, around dinner, around life. Sometimes she gets 10km. Sometimes she gets 1km. But she keeps showing up. And for Rach, running is not just fitness. It’s thinking time. It’s processing time. It’s self-care. It’s discipline. It’s a way to be a better mum, wife, friend, and human. We talk about: growing up sporty, then drifting away from sport as a teenagerbecoming a hairdresser and working long days on her feetbecoming a young mumIVF, miscarriage, grief, and healinggiving up alcohol and choosing a different life for her familystarting running with tiny morning runsthe legendary $20 running pramrunning her first half marathon with the pramwhy she often runs alonefitting running around three kids, work, and family lifecommunicating with her husband Pete so they both get time to runwhy she runs every day when she can - even if it’s only 1kmbackyard ultras and why she loves the formatlearning from podcasts while runningstrength training, injury prevention, and respecting recoveryshowing her kids what is possiblewhy mums need to stop seeing self-care as selfishher love of the ultra-running communitywhy she doesn’t need to compete with anyone else - she just wants to see what she can do Tips from Rach Rach shared some beautifully simple advice for runners, especially busy parents: 1. Start small You don’t need to start with big distances. Rach started with 1.5km to 3km before work. Small runs still count. 2. Make it easy to get out the door One of the reasons running worked for Rach was because she didn’t have to drive anywhere. She could roll out of bed, put her shoes on, and go. 3. Use what you have A $20 running pram helped Rach build consistency when Jada was tiny. You don’t need everything to be perfect - you just need something that helps you start. 4. Communicate with your partner Rach and Pete talk the night before about what each of them needs for their run the next day. It’s simple, but it means they can support each other instead of clashing. 5. Be flexible If you planned 10km but only have time for 5km, do the 5km. Don’t throw the whole run away just because it can’t be perfect. 6. Make running a non-negotiable Rach’s point was simple - time doesn’t magically appear. You need to decide that your run matters and make space for it. 7. Get creative with kids Kids can ride bikes while you run, play at the oval while you run laps, or join in where they can. It won’t always look perfect, but it can work. 8. One kilometre can be enough Rach has a 1km block she can run when life is busy. It’s not about fitness every time - sometimes it’s about taking five minutes for yourself. 9. Strength matters Rach admits she would always choose running over strength, but trail running and backyard ultras have shown her how important strength work is. 10. Self-care is not selfish This was one of the biggest themes of the episode. Rach believes running has made her more “selfish” in the best possible way - because taking care of herself helps her ...
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 644 - ZenRUN Moment 2: Soften Your Hands While You Run

    Episode 644 - ZenRUN Moment 2: Soften Your Hands While You Run
    Jun 10 2026

    Have you ever noticed what your hands are doing while you run?

    This week’s ZenRUN Moment focuses on a tiny adjustment that can have a surprisingly big impact: softening your hands while you run.

    Many runners carry tension in their hands without even realising it. We clench our fists, tighten our fingers, and hold onto stress as we move through our runs. The funny thing is, that tension rarely stays in our hands. It often travels up into our wrists, forearms, shoulders, neck, and even our jaw.

    On your next run, try checking in every now and then. Are your hands relaxed or clenched? Imagine you’re lightly holding a potato chip you don’t want to crush. Let your fingers soften. Let your wrists relax. Notice what happens further up your body. Many runners find their shoulders drop, their breathing feels easier, and their whole run becomes a little more relaxed.

    It’s a great reminder that running doesn’t always require us to try harder. Sometimes the biggest improvements come from letting go rather than tightening up.

    Give it a try on your next run and see what you notice.

    Small moments of awareness like this can completely change the way running feels.

    💛 Want your running (and your headspace) to feel a little lighter?

    If you enjoyed this ZenRUN Moment, you might love The Running Reset - a simple bundle of guided runs and tools designed to help you clear your mind, reset your rhythm, and fall back in love with running.

    👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset

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    3 mins
  • Episode 643 - Ben Ridley - From Parkrun to Delirious, Road Running, Big Feelings and Super Crewing Karin

    Episode 643 - Ben Ridley - From Parkrun to Delirious, Road Running, Big Feelings and Super Crewing Karin
    Jun 8 2026
    In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I chat with the wonderful Ben Ridley - Perth runner, Delirious West athlete, self-declared road runner, proud husband of Karin Ridley, and possibly one of the most committed “super crew” members in the ultra-running world. Ben’s story starts with a childhood full of sport - footy, swimming, surf lifesaving, T-ball, basketball - basically everything except running. Because running? Absolutely not. Ben grew up with chronic asthma, tricky knees, and a very strong dislike of running. But life has a funny way of circling back. After years of work, family life, health challenges, weight struggles, FIFO, mental health battles, and a major lifestyle shift, Ben and Karin found themselves at parkrun. And that changed everything. What started as a Saturday morning “why would anyone do this?” moment slowly became 5Ks, 10Ks, trails, half marathons, Feral Pig, Delirious West, 100 milers, 200 miler attempts, big DNFs, big lessons, big friendships, and a running life Ben never expected. This episode is funny, honest, emotional, and very Ben. We talk about weight loss surgery, running for mental health, the magic of parkrun, the chaos of Delirious West, crewing Karin, hallucinations, chafing, broken tyres, beers at aid stations, podcast-fuelled road running, and why community might be the greatest thing running has given him. Why You’ll Love This Episode Ben shares: How he went from not being able to run a couple of hundred metres to becoming an ultra runnerWhy parkrun was the perfect no-pressure place to beginHow he and Karin rebuilt their health togetherThe reality of weight loss surgery - and why it was definitely not the “easy way out”His first 50K at Feral Pig and why he was “carrying on like a pork chop” halfway throughHis unforgettable Delirious West 100 miler finish with only 30 minutes to spareWhat it was like crewing Karin through her 200 miler after his own race endedThe grief and emotion of losing his mum during DeliriousWhy DNFs hurt, but don’t define youHow running has become one of his biggest mental health toolsWhy he’s currently loving road running, Melbourne Marathon training, and running into the MCGWhy running with mates, coffee after parkrun, and pub run friendships matter so muchWhy Delirious still has baggage, but also still has a pullHow he’s heading back to Delirious with mates for the Great Southern Beer Run Tips From Ben Ben shared some really practical, honest advice for runners who are struggling to get out the door: 1. Find your reason why Don’t just run because you “should.” Work out why it matters to you. Is it your mental health? Your fitness? Your friendships? A goal? A bit of space from life? That reason helps get you moving when motivation disappears. 2. Remember how you feel once you’re out there Ben says the hardest part is often getting out the door. Once you’re moving, things start to shift. Your head clears. Life feels a bit lighter. The run does what it came to do. 3. Use something that helps you get started For Ben, that might be a podcast, music, a book, or just being out on the trail listening to birds and trees. The point is simple: make the run easier to begin. 4. Run with people when you can Community has been huge for Ben. Parkrun, pub run, trail events, Ultra Series, coffee after runs - these people have become lifelong friends. Sometimes running is less about the running and more about who it brings into your life. 5. Walking counts Ben’s reminder is simple and brilliant: Half an hour is better than nothing. If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t do the full plan, do something. It still matters. 6. Strength training helps Ben is a big believer in strength work for runners, especially if you want to keep running longer distances, reduce injury risk, and avoid the post-run “can’t sit down on the toilet” situation. Very practical. Very true. A Beautiful Reminder From Ben’s Story Ben’s story is a reminder that running doesn’t have to start perfectly. You don’t need to grow up as “a runner.” You don’t need to be fast. You don’t need to have it all together. You can start with one parkrun. You can walk. You can struggle. You can DNF. You can come back. And somewhere along the way, running might become less about proving something - and more about finding your people, clearing your head, and becoming someone you never expected to be. Connect With Ben You’ll most likely find Ben at parkrun, pub run, crewing Karin, running roads, signing up for something ridiculous with mates, or preparing for his next Delirious adventure. And if you see him at an aid station, he may remind you: You did choose to do this. Delirious WEST event Website - https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Interested in the 2027 DW? Go join the event Facebook Group so you don’t miss when the race opens for entries in June for new runners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387 💛 Want your ...
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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Episode 642 - ZenRUN Moment 1: Notice the First Minute of Your Run

    Episode 642 - ZenRUN Moment 1: Notice the First Minute of Your Run
    Jun 3 2026

    Most runners think a run starts when they press start on their watch.

    But what if the most important part of your run is actually the first minute?

    In this first ZenRUN Moment, we’re focusing on something incredibly simple: noticing the beginning of your run. Not your pace. Not your distance. Not whether today’s run is going to feel easy or hard. Just the first sixty seconds.

    As you head out the door, bring your attention to what’s actually happening right now.

    Notice your breathing. Listen to the sound of your feet touching the ground. Feel the temperature of the air on your skin.

    Check in with your body. Do your legs feel fresh, heavy, stiff, or full of energy today?

    There are no right or wrong answers - just information.

    Most of us start running while our mind is still somewhere else. We’re thinking about work, family, errands, emails, or the rest of the day ahead.

    This simple practice helps you arrive properly. It helps you settle into the run you’re actually having, instead of the one you’re thinking about.

    On your next run, don’t rush through the beginning. Treat the first minute as a doorway. Step through it deliberately and see what changes.

    Running often feels different when we stop trying to get somewhere and start noticing where we already are.

    Small moments of awareness like this can completely change the experience of a run.

    💛 Want your running and your headspace to feel a little lighter?

    If you enjoyed this ZenRUN Moment, you might love The Running Reset - a simple bundle of guided runs and tools designed to help you clear your mind, reset your rhythm, and fall back in love with running.

    👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset

    A couple of small favours

    1️⃣ If you’re enjoying the podcast, a quick follow, like, or review helps more runners discover it.

    2️⃣ Got a running story - or know someone we should chat with? I’d love to hear from you.

    Find me on Facebook or Instagram @ZenRUN.club

    Or email hello@zenrun.club
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    3 mins
  • Episode 641 - Suzanne Rath - Running, Resilience & Really Big Adventures

    Episode 641 - Suzanne Rath - Running, Resilience & Really Big Adventures
    Jun 2 2026
    In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I chat with the wonderful Suzanne Rath - Irish farm girl, physio, business owner, leadership coach, trail runner, adventure collector, and someone who seems to casually say yes to things like cycling across South America, running from Sydney to Newcastle, and possibly signing up for Delirious WEST. As you do. Suzanne grew up on a farm in Wexford, Ireland, where resilience, self-reliance, and a “how hard can it be?” attitude were basically part of daily life. From there, her story takes us through physio study, hospital work, Uganda, Sydney, a serious cycling accident, concussion recovery, Katherine in the Northern Territory, and eventually Cairns - where she now runs a multidisciplinary allied health clinic. But this conversation is much more than a running story. It’s about what happens when life knocks you sideways. It’s about rebuilding after injury. It’s about adventure, identity, leadership, values, community, and learning that running doesn’t have to be about pace, PBs, or proving anything. Sometimes running becomes the place where we get space to think. Sometimes it becomes the thing that reminds us what we’re capable of. And sometimes it becomes the reason we find ourselves surrounded by people who think running 270km from Sydney to Newcastle sounds like a perfectly reasonable personal challenge. Which, obviously, it is not. But also… I get it. Why You’ll Love This Episode In this conversation, Suzanne shares: What it was like growing up on a farm in IrelandHow running first became part of her life through community and connectionHer time working as a physio in UgandaThe serious bike accident that led to a broken jaw, post-concussion symptoms, pain, anxiety, and a long recoveryWhy trail running helped her fall back in love with runningHow she built a whole-person allied health clinic in CairnsWhy running and leadership have more in common than most people thinkHer Sydney to Newcastle trail adventure - including flash flooding, leeches, getting lost, wet feet, and a very patient support crewWhy she believes organised 200-mile races might actually be easier than self-supported chaosHow she fits running, business, travel, speaking, leadership coaching, and big adventures into real lifeWhy motivation is not the thing to rely onWhy running is a privilege - especially when it’s hard Suzanne’s Running Tips Suzanne shared so many great reminders in this episode, including: Minimise the friction. Have your gear ready. Know what you’re doing. Remove as many tiny obstacles as possible so getting out the door doesn’t become a negotiation. Put your running in the calendar first. Suzanne plans her week around the things that matter - including training, adventure, family, and recovery - rather than waiting to “find time” later. Don’t rely on motivation. As Suzanne says, if she waited until she felt motivated, she might never run again. Make it easier to start instead. Have something to aim for. It doesn’t have to be a huge event. It can be a small goal, a race, a trail, an adventure, or simply something that gives your running a little spark. Stay connected when you’re injured. If you can’t run, don’t disappear. Go to breakfast. Cheer people on. Stay part of the running community. Remember what a privilege it is. Even when it’s hard, even when you’re tired, even when your feet are wet and your brain is questioning your life choices - it’s still a privilege to be able to move, explore, and do these things. A Favourite Moment One of my favourite parts of this conversation was Suzanne talking about how the joy came back into running when it became aligned with her values. Not when she got faster. Not when she ticked off another race. Not when she proved anything. But when running became connected to adventure, community, potential, and living in a way that felt true to her. And honestly, that feels very ZenRUN. Listen To This Episode If… You’ll love this episode if you’ve ever: Come back from injuryLost your running mojoWanted more adventure in your lifeFelt like your business, work, or responsibilities were swallowing all your timeUsed running as thinking spaceWondered whether trail runners are all slightly unhingedSigned up for something before fully understanding the logisticsNeeded a reminder that running can be about joy, freedom, and possibility This is such a rich, funny, thoughtful conversation with a woman who has lived a lot of life, taken a lot of brave turns, and somehow still has more adventures planned. I loved this chat. And I think you will too. Suzanne’s practice in Cairns - Wellness Embodied: https://www.wellnessembodiedcairns.com/ 💛 Want your running to feel lighter again? If this conversation resonated, you might enjoy The Running Reset - a simple bundle of guided runs and practical tools to help you reset your rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run. 👉 https://www.zenrun.app/...
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Episode 640 - Astrid Volzke: The Woman Behind the Lens at Delirious West

    Episode 640 - Astrid Volzke: The Woman Behind the Lens at Delirious West
    Jun 1 2026
    In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I chat with the wonderful Astrid Volzke — runner, photographer, professional stickybeak, and the official photographer behind so many of the iconic images from Delirious West. If you’ve ever run Delirious, followed the event online, or changed your Facebook profile photo to one of those stunning trail-running shots, chances are Astrid was behind the camera. But this chat isn’t just about photography. Astrid shares her story of growing up in Singapore, moving to Western Australia, camping adventures with her family, finding her way into photography, and eventually becoming part of the trail running world. Her journey includes early morning boats with fishermen, newspaper photojournalism, community storytelling, trail running, Birdy’s Backyard, and of course, many long days and nights capturing the raw emotion of Delirious West. We talk about how photographing a 200-mile event is an endurance event in itself — the planning, the mental focus, the sleep deprivation, the gear, the editing, the sandy night drives, and the constant decision-making that happens behind the scenes. Astrid says she’s either shooting or editing for most of the week, often chasing sunrise, sunset, emotional moments, funny poses, and the gritty reality of what runners go through. Astrid also shares what running means to her personally. She started trail running through a team at Margaret River Ultra, found herself hooked by the people and adventure, and has since become part of the wider ultra-running community in a very unique way — sometimes as a runner, often as the photographer, and always as someone deeply immersed in the story. One of my favourite parts of this conversation is Astrid’s reflection on motivation. Her advice is simple and very ZenRUN: You don’t have to feel motivated first. You just have to start. Whether it’s running, photography, or any creative project, Astrid says momentum often comes after you begin — not before. Tie the shoelaces. Step outside. Pick up the camera. Start with the first step, and the rest often follows. This is a relaxed, funny, behind-the-scenes chat with someone who has seen Delirious West from a perspective most of us never will — behind the lens, in the dark, on the beach, in the dust, at the finish line, and sometimes crying behind the camera. In this episode, we chat about: Growing up in Singapore and moving to Perth as a childHow Astrid found photography after realising agribusiness wasn’t quite her thingLife as a photojournalist and freelance photographerWhy photography is really about storytellingHow trail running entered her lifeThe origins of Birdy’s BackyardWhy photographing Delirious West is its own kind of endurance eventThe mental load of capturing a multi-day ultraThe hilarious runner poses Astrid has captured over the yearsWhy runners don’t have to run when they see the photographerThe emotion, grit, joy and humanity of 200-mile eventsWhy Astrid would love to run a point-to-point adventure event one dayHer simple motivation tip: just start Astrid’s Tip for Runners Don’t wait until you feel motivated. Just start. Go outside. Take the first step. Begin slowly. Often the motivation comes once you’re already moving. And if you’re out on course and see Astrid with her camera? You don’t have to run. But apparently, most of us do anyway 😆 Connect with Astrid Follow Astrid on Instagram Delirious WEST Delirious WEST event website: https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Interested in the 2027 DW? Go join the event Facebook Group so you don’t miss when the race opens for entries in June for new runners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387 💛 Want your running to feel lighter again? If this conversation resonated, you might enjoy The Running Reset — a simple bundle of guided runs and practical tools to help you reset your rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run. 👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset 🙏 A couple of big favours If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review the podcast — it helps more runners discover these conversations.I’m always looking for runners to interview. If you or someone you know has a running story to share, I’d love to hear from you. Find me on Facebook or Instagram @ZenRUN.club or email hello@zenrun.club 🎧 Don’t miss an episode Subscribe to the ZenRUN Podcast in your favourite podcast app so new conversations land straight in your ears.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 639 - MFYU Mini Series - Nagiska Mayes’ Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Journey - 30 Yards, 200K and One Very Wise Husband

    Episode 639 - MFYU Mini Series - Nagiska Mayes’ Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Journey - 30 Yards, 200K and One Very Wise Husband
    May 29 2026
    Welcome to the next episode in the 2026 Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Mini-Series on the ZenRUN Podcast. This series follows a handful of athletes through their actual Melbourne Frontyard Ultra journey - not just the polished version after the event, but the little check-ins along the way. The tired bits. The funny bits. The snack updates. The “what on earth am I doing?” moments. And eventually, the wrap-up chat when their race is done. In this episode, we’re following the wonderful Nagiska Mayes. And this one has heart. A lot of heart. Nagiska didn’t grow up as a runner. In fact, she was very clear that running was absolutely not her thing as a kid. No school cross-country glory. No sporty childhood origin story. More like “please write me a note so I can sit this one out” energy. But years later, after getting married, joining a gym, Covid closing everything down, and her husband Jack suggesting they “just go for a run,” things slowly started to shift. First it was 200 metres. Then 1.1 kilometres to the footy oval. Then 2K. Then 3.5K. Then somehow, as these things tend to happen, Nagiska found herself running ultras. As you do. By the time she arrived at Melbourne Frontyard Ultra, Nagiska had already completed Surf Coast Century 100K and had fallen into the wonderfully strange world of ultra-running, largely helped along by Jack, her best friend Rach, and a healthy dose of “if they can do it, maybe I can too.” Her previous backyard ultra PB was 14 hours. At Melbourne Frontyard Ultra, she went on to reach 30 yards and 200 kilometres. That is not a small jump. That is a giant, emotional, slightly ridiculous leap into “holy moly, look what I just did” territory. In this episode, you’ll hear Nagiska before the race, full of nervous excitement and ready to find her limit. You’ll hear her around yard 24, about to reach her first ever 100 miler and already well past anything she’d done before. You’ll hear the emotional wobble around yard 26, when the doubts started creeping in and the support from her crew became everything. And then in the wrap-up, you’ll hear the full story of how she made it to yard 30 - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. This is a conversation about big goals, self-doubt, comparison, love, teamwork, the stories we tell ourselves, and what can happen when someone who knows you well refuses to let you quit on yourself too soon. There are tears. There is swearing. There is Turkish delight and V. There is a Vegemite sandwich. There is a very wise husband. There is a best friend. There is a 200K bell ring. And there is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the biggest achievement is not just the distance you cover, but the story you rewrite along the way. Why You’ll Love This Episode You’ll hear the raw, real version of a huge Frontyard Ultra breakthroughNagiska shares honestly about not growing up sporty and building her running from scratchWe talk about fear, self-doubt, comparison, and the pressure we put on ourselvesThere’s a beautiful story of Jack supporting Nagiska through the hardest yardsNagiska reaches 30 yards and 200K, doubling her distance PBYou’ll hear what it means to share a huge running moment with your husband and best friendIt’s funny, emotional, honest, and very very human A Few Favourite Themes You don’t have to start as “a runner” Nagiska’s story is such a good reminder that you don’t need a sporty childhood or a perfect running background to do big things. Tiny steps can become massive adventures From 200 metres around the block to 200 kilometres at Melbourne Frontyard Ultra. That’s a pretty solid progression. The stories we tell ourselves matter One of the strongest parts of this episode is Nagiska talking about the narration in her own head - and how that story nearly convinced her she was done. Crew can change everything Jack, Rach, Peter and the rest of the support crew weren’t just practical help. They became part of the reason Nagiska kept going. You can be proud and still process it all Sometimes the emotion hits before the pride does. This episode captures that beautifully. Listen In For Nagiska’s “running was not my thing” childhood storyHow Covid, gym closures and Jack helped start her running journeyHer first 100K at Surf Coast CenturyWhy she wanted to find her limit at MFYUThe leap from a 14-hour backyard PB to 30 yardsYard 24 and her first ever 100 milerThe emotional moment where she worried about letting Jack downThe role of her crew and brother-in-law PeterTurkish delight, V, Vegemite sandwiches and ultra-running food logicThe mental battle between being done and going one more yardHow Jack helped her reframe the story in her headReaching 200K with Jack and RachThe beautiful “we make a good team” momentWhat Nagiska learned about herself through the event Mentioned In This Episode Melbourne Frontyard UltraUltra Series AustraliaShaun KaeslerSurf Coast CenturyWild Dog Backyard ...
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    42 mins
  • Episode 638 - MM - 224 - Do one thing in slow motion

    Episode 638 - MM - 224 - Do one thing in slow motion
    May 27 2026

    This week’s mindful moment is a powerful reset: do one thing in slow motion. Choose a simple, everyday action - making your coffee, tying your shoes, closing the car door - and deliberately slow it right down. Slower than feels natural. As you move, notice each step involved, the movement of your hands, your breath, your posture. It’s amazing how much we rush without even realising.

    By slowing just one thing, you create a small pocket of awareness where time feels like it stretches… just a little. And in that space, you reconnect with yourself. No extra time needed - just a different pace.

    This small habit can become a quiet anchor in your day - a moment to pause, breathe, and return to the present without needing to stop everything you’re doing.

    Little moments like this add up. And often they’re the beginning of something bigger.

    💛 Want your running (and your headspace) to feel a little lighter?

    If you enjoyed this Mindful Moment, you might love The Running Reset - a simple bundle of guided runs and tools designed to help you clear your mind, reset your rhythm, and fall back in love with running.

    👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset

    A couple of small favours

    1️⃣ If you’re enjoying the podcast, a quick follow, like, or review helps more runners discover it. 2️⃣ Got a running story - or know someone we should chat with? I’d love to hear from you.

    Find me on Facebook or Instagram @ZenRUN.club or email hello@zenrun.club
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    3 mins