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. How running without pace splits helped her to achieve her best. Why mindset is such a key element of marathon running. How she turned challenges into opportunities. Why consistency is a measure of success. The role of risks in breakthroughs. Her coaching philosophy & online coaching business Lace Up Running

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.

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.

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

• The 8 dimensions of deep well-being;

• Strengths: How Eloise has benefited from knowing hers.

• Values: Using them to make decisions.

• Emotion: What does it mean to "optimise" emotion?

• Purpose: How to experience more purposeful progress.

• Breath: Why it's not to be underestimated.

• Mindset: Why Eloise is working on mindset more than ever.

• Needs: The fundamental human needs that contribute to well-being.

• Health: How physical health influences overall well-being.

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.