This episode is a little different - this time I’m sharing a little about my running journey.  Including a few times when I believe running saved my life AND why I started this podcast in the first place!  If you don’t know me personally, it’ll be a bit of an introduction, if you do know me then you may well learn something new about me :p

I’d love to hear from you - shoot me an email whether its just some feedback, you’d like to share your story on the podcast, you’d like to recommend someone else for the podcast OR just to say hi :) -> [email protected] 

Michelle’s Running Tips - just get started and be consistent.

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 - Mindful Exercise…

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

10 years ago Simon Johnson decided he’d had enough of going to the gym and went for a run instead.  He hasn’t stopped running ever since!  Within the first 6 months of running he had entered his first ultra trail event - he was/is hooked.

Running has been a great outlet for Simon’s mental health and introduced him to a bunch for awesome friends. 

He also has a visual impairment which makes him legally blind - although he still manages to race around ultra marathon trails :)

I hope you enjoy Simon’s fascinating story as much as I did!

Simon’s Running Tips - Ease into it - don’t go to crazy.  Don’t compare yourself to other people - the only person you should be racing against is yourself ( and maybe the person just in front of you ;-) )

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 - Set a daily time…

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

In this episode of the podcast Andrew Woodford shares his inspiring journey to running.  He didn’t start running until he was 48 and the doctor said it was time to improve his health!  And now 8+ years later he’s very happy that he did get fit when he did - running has given him the resilience to cope with a number of tough family & extended family situations, that otherwise might have been the straw that broke the camels back.

Like most people on the podcast he can’t imagine his life without running playing a part :)

Andrew’s Running Tips - start small - run a K (ParkRun is great), walk/run & get fitted for shoes. 

Here is a link to the health and wellness product Andrew mentioned -

 https://globalbiohacker.lifevantage.com/au-en/shop?

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 - Notice your impulses…

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

In this episode we talk with Emmy Petersson, a Swede who lives in Melbourne and has run for fun (and health) for most of her life!  When life gets busy and her head full, Emmy finds that going for a run clears her head and helps her get on with the things that are important.

Running has given her the strength to believe that what ever happens in her life she will be able to handle it (with the right help and advice).    

As Emmy says, you don’t need to be perfect at running - just have fun and play with it :)

The friend’s clip that Emmy mentioned - https://youtu.be/E_0Ta_DIWuU lol

Emmy’s Running Tips - start really gentle, set a realistic goal, get a good pair of shoes and remind yourself of why you want to run.

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 - A window to outside…

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

In this weeks episode we speak to Bianca Harding who is Sue Robertson’s daughter (from episode 102).  Bianca started triathlon with her mum about 13 years ago - they both fell in love with the sport, competing at various distances for the next 10 years.   And then they discovered distance running which lead them both to ultra trail running!  Its been a journey that they’ve done together and still do, as mother and daughter, which is very cool :)

Bianca loves to have a challenge/goal to work towards and says she’s addicted to “the finish line feels”.

But as many people have noted, it’s the friends you make in the trail running community that make it so special.

Backyard Ultra’s if you’re interested:- https://backyardultra.com/ 

Bianca’s Running Tips - get fitted for a proper pair of running shoes, find a running group and a running coach can be really helpful.

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 - Bare foot on the grass…

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