The ZenRUN Podcast

All things mental and physical health! You’ll find in-depth interviews with runners as we delve into why they run and what keeps them running. And interviews with specialists on the brain and the effects of exercise on it – chemically and physically. Plus tips to keep you moving with a positive mindset.. So much goodness

The ZenRUN Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 684 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 90.

Unknown Host hosts The ZenRUN Podcast, a health show with 684 episodes published.

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  Episode #697

  Episode 687 - Delirious West 2027 Series INTRO - Brad Halls: Delirious Is Basically a Very Long Party

  Oct 1, 202638 min

  Brad Halls reckons he’s more of a shuffler than a runner. Which feels slightly questionable when you’ve already finished the Delirious W.E.S.T. 100 miler and 200 miler. Brad only started running a few years ago, after swapping motorbikes for a pair of running shoes. Somewhere along the way, a rather fortunate 5K podium convinced him it might be time to retire from short-distance racing and start doing ridiculous long things instead. Now he’s heading back to Delirious in 2027 for another crack at the 200, alongside his partner Kylie, with a pretty simple goal: have fun and enjoy the adventure. We chat about why Delirious feels more like a very long party to Brad, the changes he’d like to make after this year’s race, and one rather questionable nutrition strategy involving pockets full of uneaten food. There’s also the small matter of a possible gout problem, a blood test Brad really doesn’t want to have, and the fact that apparently running 200 miles is less frightening than a needle. This should be a very entertaining journey to follow. Thinking about taking on Delirious West yourself? If the stories in this series are giving you that little itch to be part of it, have a look at the event details and see whether 2027 might be your year. Delirious WEST event website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Event Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387 Running used to clear your head. Now it’s another thing weighing on it. Let’s change that. If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do - Feel Like a Runner Again is for you. This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself. Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.” https://www.zenrun.app/courses/feel-like-a-runner-again 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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  Episode #696

  Episode 686 - Delirious West 2027 Series INTRO - Levi Quinton: If I’m Not Sleeping, I Might as Well Run

  Oct 1, 202642 min

  Levi Quinton has already experienced Delirious West from the other side. In 2026, he was part of the race team, chasing runners around the course, watching their stories unfold and getting a very close look at just how much can happen over 200 miles. Apparently that wasn’t enough. Now he wants to run it himself. In this first catch-up for the Delirious West 2027 series, we get to know Levi and the slightly unexpected path that brought him into ultra running. There’s a back injury, a mum who helped spark the running idea, an unplanned marathon around the suburbs and a growing appreciation for trails that eventually led him into the Ultra Series world. We also chat about what Levi learned from watching Delirious up close, why he’s not interested in simply piling on huge training mileage, and his plan to arrive at the start line feeling ready rather than completely cooked. And before we even get to Delirious, Levi has another fairly ridiculous challenge on the calendar involving a Stairmaster and the height of Everest. Plenty to follow with this one. Thinking about taking on Delirious West yourself? If the stories in this series are giving you that little itch to be part of it, have a look at the event details and see whether 2027 might be your year. Delirious WEST event website: https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Event Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387 Running used to clear your head. Now it’s another thing weighing on it. Let’s change that. If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do, Feel Like a Runner Again is for you. This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself. Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.” https://www.zenrun.app/courses/feel-like-a-runner-again 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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  Episode #687

  Episode 685 - ZenRUN Moment 18: Run without checking your watch for five minutes

  Sep 30, 20263 min

  When was the last time you ran for five whole minutes without checking your watch? This week’s ZenRUN Moment is a simple challenge that can feel surprisingly difficult. On your next run, leave your watch alone for the first five minutes. No checking your pace. No looking at your distance. No wondering whether you're running "well enough". Just run. Instead of relying on the numbers, tune into your body. Notice your breathing. Feel your posture. Listen to your footsteps. Take in what's happening around you. Pay attention to your rhythm and how the effort feels. Your watch can tell you plenty of useful things, but it can't tell you how connected you feel to the run. Technology is an amazing tool, but sometimes we hand over too much of our awareness to the screen on our wrist. Your body has been giving you feedback all along. The more you practise listening to it, the more confident and connected you'll become as a runner. You may even discover that running feels a little freer when you're not constantly waiting for the next piece of data. On your next run, give yourself five minutes without looking at your watch. Trust your body, enjoy the experience, and see what you notice. Small moments of awareness like this can completely change the way running feels. Running used to clear your head. Now it’s another thing weighing on it. Let’s change that. If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do, Feel Like a Runner Again is for you. This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself. Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.” https://www.zenrun.app/courses/feel-like-a-runner-again 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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  Episode #695

  Episode 684 - Delirious West 2027 Series INTRO - Craig Maluish: From a Few Kilometres to 200 Miles

  Sep 29, 202644 min

  Craig Maluish has a bit of an all-or-nothing streak. He wasn’t a runner growing up. Skateboarding was his thing, and running only really entered the picture during a pretty significant turning point in his life. His solution? Start with a few kilometres, attempt some enormous days on the Bibbulmun Track and sign up for an 80km ultra before he’d even run his first race. That probably tells you quite a lot about Craig. In this first Delirious West 2027 catch-up, we chat about the rather unexpected path that brought him into ultra running, why the longer distances seem to suit him, and the challenge that involved running 50km a day for 11 days while still going to work. Now he’s finally heading to a race that’s been on his list for years: the Delirious W.E.S.T. 200 miler. And Craig isn’t simply planning to make his way from one end to the other. His competitive side already has some ideas about how he’d like to approach it. This is going to be a very interesting journey to follow. Thinking about taking on Delirious West yourself? If the stories in this series are giving you that little itch to be part of it, have a look at the event details and see whether 2027 might be your year. Delirious WEST event website: https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Event Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387 Running used to clear your head. Now it’s another thing weighing on it. Let’s change that. If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do, Feel Like a Runner Again is for you. This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself. Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.” https://www.zenrun.app/courses/feel-like-a-runner-again 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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  Episode #694

  Episode 683 - Delirious West 2027 Series INTRO - Ben Ridley: “I’m Never Doing Delirious Again”

  Sep 29, 202647 min

  Ben Ridley once said he was never doing Delirious again. So naturally, he’s signed up for the 200 miler in 2027. In this first catch-up of the Delirious West 2027 series, we go back to where Ben’s running started, which is quite a long way from 200-mile ultras. Running definitely wasn’t his thing growing up, and his first parkrun involved considerably more stopping and gasping than running. Somehow, things escalated. We chat about how he found the ultra community, his complicated history with Delirious and why, despite having some very good reasons not to return, he’s decided there might be another chapter left in this particular story. And then there’s the Great Southern Beer Run. Ben and a group of very experienced mates have come up with a slightly unusual way of tackling the 200 miler together. There is beer involved. Quite a lot of beer, actually. But as Ben explains, the idea behind it is less about the beer and much more about how they want to experience those five days together. First though, Ben has a completely different challenge ahead of him: Melbourne Marathon. This could be a very entertaining journey to follow. Thinking about taking on Delirious West yourself? If the stories in this series are giving you that little itch to be part of it, have a look at the event details and see whether 2027 might be your year. Delirious WEST event website: https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Event Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387 Running used to clear your head. Now it’s another thing weighing on it. Let’s change that. If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do, Feel Like a Runner Again is for you. This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself. Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.” https://www.zenrun.app/courses/feel-like-a-runner-again A couple of big favours 1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review the podcast - it helps more runners discover these conversations. 2️⃣ 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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