In this episode Mike Kidd opens up about his struggles with weight loss and mental health (especially connected to grief).  At one point last year he and his wife had, had enough of their yoyo weight issues and how it was effecting their lives.  So they had weight loss surgery together on the same day (their 24th wedding anniversary).

Running has become Mike’s exercise of choice after the surgery and he’s not looking back.  He’s loves ParkRun and the “Zen Time” that running has given him.  He also said that running has improved his outlook on life and makes him much nicer to be around - according to his family and work mates :)  *Something most of us can relate too :p

Mike’s Tips - Start slow, forget the pace (you’re only racing yourself), run to what feels good.  Not every run needs to be a personal best.  Don’t be too hard on yourself - if you’re running because you’re enjoying yourself you’ll do it a lot longer than if you think you have to.

https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/ 

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!

Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)

Come on what have you got to loose?  

It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)

Todays tip - Warm Water…

You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/

In this episode we go a little off script in a very raw conversation with Yvette Darsaklis.  Running has been an on and off activity in Yvette’s life as she’s juggled 5 kids, working as a nurse, weight issues and constant negative thoughts in her head!   Although she has a real love/hate relationship with running, many of her happiest memories are when the whole family has come together to run in an event.

This episode touches on many sensitive topics for most of us (especially mums who run) and I applaud Yvette for being vulnerable enough to share whats going on for her in a very real way.

Yvette’s Tips - Start slow so you can get through the breathing “wall”, at which point you will be able to  regulate your breathing.  When you first get started aim for 10 minutes of running.

https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/ 

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!

Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)

Come on what have you got to loose?  

It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)

Todays tip - Write it down…

You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/

In this episode of the podcast we hear from Bianca White.  Bianca grew up in a very sporty family - they all participate in individual sports or team sports together.  She is currently at university finishing up a Masters in Physiotherapy, so movement is a massive part of her life.

She can’t remember a time when she wasn’t running or around running.  The main benefit Bianca gets from running is that she feels good - without running in her life she doesn’t think she’d be as happy as she is..

Bianca’s Tips - Get started, have a go, do it with friends, don’t stop and don’t start too hard.

https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/ 

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!

Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)

Come on what have you got to loose?  

It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)

Todays tip - Mini-Massage…

You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/

In this episode of the podcast 16 year old Rosie Jackson takes us through her thoughts on running and sport in general.  Rosie is an articulate young woman full of drive to achieve the goals she sets for herself and is currently training for a triathlon championship.

One of the things she loves about running is that it can help you clear your mind and reset your focus when you need it to.

Rosie’s bubbly enthusiasm is truely infectious!

~ Rosie Jackson ~

Rosie’s Tips - find someone else or a club to run with - running with others is more motivating than running by yourself.

https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/ 

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!

Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)

Come on what have you got to loose?  

It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)

Todays tip - Toothpaste…

You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/

In this episode of the podcast we talk to Tony Darsaklis.  Tony is a busy father of 5 who loves running almost as much as his AFL club, the West Coast Eagles!  He came back to running as an adult to deal with back issues caused by a lot of sitting while he was pursuing his accountancy career…  Since then running has been a constant in his and his families lives.  As Tony says, its now a lifestyle choice - one that he chooses!

Tony’s Tips - Take time to build a base/foundation - you can get faster later, and when you start running longer distances learn how to fuel your body properly to get you to the finish line.

https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/ 

We all know that we need to be more in the moment - or mindful if you like… especially us busy runners!

Welcome to The Mindful Moments series where I’ll be sharing one simple (short) tip each week that you can implement in your life immediately  - if you use just one or two of these tips each day science tells us you’ll be less stressed and happier and who doesn’t want that? :)

Come on what have you got to loose?  

It's time to create your own Mindful Moments :)

Todays tip - Smell your shampoo…

You’ll find an ebook with 24 Simple Mindfulness strategies on my website - https://fitmindfitbody.co/books/