Marathon State of Mind

In this episode we are joined by new Australian Marathon record holder, Sinead Diver. In December 2022, Sinead ran an incredible time of 2:21:34 at the Valencia Marathon. Just a few days later, we sat down with Sinead to discuss this record run. As you will hear, her path to this record is quite incredible. Sinead shares how an inspired decision to take up running during maternity leave turned into a burning desire to leave no stone unturned in exploring her potential. The rest, as they say, is history. 

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Benita Willis is one of Australia's greatest ever athletes. Her decorated career included highlights such as winning the World Cross Country long course race in 2004, competing in 4 olympic games and setting multiple Australian records. In this episode, Benita shares:

• Her happiness in seeing Sinead Diver surpass the marathon record she held for 14 years.

Social links:

Benita Willis Instagram

Lace Up Running Website

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Welcome to 'Marathon State of Mind'. In this episode, Eloise and Rory discuss what they mean by a "marathon state of mind" and provide a sneak peak of what's ahead with the launch of their mental skills training courses.

Social links:

Marathon State of Mind website

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We all experience stress, but what exactly is it? How do we optimise it? Can stress be good for us or is it harmful? In this episode Eloise and Rory discuss both the science and practical application of stress optimisation. Hear how Eloise's thinking about stress has changed throughout her career and how she strikes the balance of stress & recovery in her marathon training and life.

Thank you to episode sponsor, Earshots.

To use the same breathing practices that were discussed in this episode, monitor your heart rate variability and overall well-being, check out in8 app on the iOS App Store.

In this episode, Eloise and Rory talk about deep well-being - what it is, why we need it, and how we can build it.

Highlights include:

• The Mother Run & how it is changing lives in Northern Uganda

Thank you to episode sponsor, Earshots.

We are also excited to share that the in8 app is now available on the iOS App Store with a 3-month free trial. 

In this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Genevieve Gregson. 2021 was a tumultuous year for Gen, rupturing her Achilles on the final water jump in the Tokyo Olympic Steeplechase final. The vision of her laying face down on the track was one of those moments of devastation that becomes etched into memory. But there is a reason that Genevieve is known as "The Comeback Queen". Her approach to this latest challenge is truly inspiring.

Themes discussed include:

• Gen's experience of the Tokyo Olympics.

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This episode is also brought to you by In8 App, a personalised daily guide that helps you to know yourself better and be yourself well. It’s coming to the App Store any day now, so if you want to optimise your well-being and learn what helps you to be bring best, then follow @in8app on instagram and Facebook.

In this episode Eloise and Rory discuss the year ahead and strategies for setting the right goals that help you tap into deeper motivation, meaning and living out your personal definition of success.

Topics include:

• How Eloise goes about planning for a year ahead.

Social links:

• The Elzy Wellings 1000m fun run Saturday 29 January 2022.

Two weeks ago, Eloise and Rory decided to run the Melbourne Marathon. For Eloise this was two months post her debut at the London Marathon. For Rory, it was an unexpected first. This episode contains two seperate recordings. The first half was recorded on the day before the Marathon and provides insight into how Eloise and Rory were thinking about the challenge ahead. The second half was recorded the day after the marathon and provides real-time reflections on Eloise's eventful but successful day, and Rory's take, from the perspective of a mental skills coach living a day in the life of an elite athlete. 

Themes include:

• Focusing on what you can control

Social links:

Eloise Wellings Instagram

Rory Darkins Instagram

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In this episode, Eloise and Rory are joined by Olympic gold medalist, Jessica Fox. Jess is the most successful individual slalom canoeist of all time, competing in the C1, K1 and extreme slalom events. She is an 8 time world champion, and now an Olympic champion. All of this at just 27 years of age.

Jess’ mindset is truly world class. She’s a fierce competitor and thrives on challenges, but brings real joy and humanity to the process. In this conversation, Jess unpacks how she has learned to use her mind to bounce back from disappointments, rise to the occasion and continually improve as she explores her potential. 

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Jess Fox Instagram

Jess Fox Facebook

Eloise Wellings Instagram

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Less than 24 hours after running the fastest ever debut marathon by an Australian woman (2:29:42 in the London Marathon), Eloise and Rory catch up to unpack it all. Eloise shares what it felt like, how she managed her mindset, how she prepared, and what her first 42.2km taught her. It turns out that the marathon really is an apt metaphor for life.