The ZenRUN Podcast

This week’s mindful moment is beautifully simple: fold something slowly. Whether it’s a towel, a t-shirt, or even a napkin, take your time. Notice how your hands move across the fabric, the texture beneath your fingers, and the neat lines forming as you fold. Let the task become your anchor. As you slow the movement, notice how your breath softens and your thoughts settle. You’re not just tidying up—you’re creating a moving meditation.

When we choose to slow down on purpose, we give our nervous system space to breathe. And that, in itself, is a quiet gift.

This simple habit acts as an anchor - a grounding point in your day that brings you back to presence without needing to stop everything. Small, consistent mindfulness adds up - and this is a beautiful place to begin.

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This week on the ZenRUN Podcast, I’m checking back in with Delirious 2026 athlete Karin Ridley — and wow… this one is full of grit, humour, and real-life curveballs.

Since our last chat, Karin discovered that her “niggly hip” wasn’t just tendinopathy — it was a 4.8–9cm tear in her TFL 😳

Yes. A tear. In a tiny little muscle.

And instead of spiralling (okay… maybe just briefly), she did something radical…

She listened to her physio.

For the first time ever, she followed medical advice to the letter — and it’s working. She’s now back to gentle run-walk sessions, stacking strength work, biking like an “undercover ultra runner,” and carefully loading the body so it doesn’t re-tear.

We talk about: • The difference between fatigue and pain (and why that matters right now) • Why strength training is her non-negotiable • How going alcohol-free has dramatically improved recovery and energy • The mental game of starting underdone… and backing yourself anyway • Smart drop bag strategy (labelled Woolies bags and all 😉) • Sleep hacks (including why she sleeps on her stomach mid-ultra!) • And… casually starting FIFO work in the Pilbara 7 weeks before race day 😅

There’s something powerful about watching an experienced athlete adapt instead of panic.

Karin knows it’s going to hurt.

She knows she won’t feel perfectly prepared.

But she also knows she has the skills, the support, and the mindset to get to that start line.

And sometimes… that’s enough.

Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/

Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387

💛 Want a steady plan - and someone in your corner? If you’re ready for more structure, clarity, and personalised support, I offer one-on-one ZenRUN coaching.

No pressure. No ego. Just a plan that fits your real life - and keeps running feeling like the best part of your week. 👉 Learn more about ZenRUN Personalised Run Coaching https://www.zenrun.app/courses/zenrun-personalised-run-coaching/

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This week on the ZenRUN Podcast, I catch up with Delirious 2026 athlete Eve Knudson — and wow… real life has been LIFE-ing.

New high schooler. 12th birthday celebrations. A $40–50 million work submission. Midnight finishes. And almost no running for a week.

Sound familiar? 😅

In this honest and refreshing check-in, Eve shares what it feels like when everything stacks up at once — and how sometimes the very thing that would help (a run!) is the thing you’re too tired to do.

But here’s the good news…

She’s back on track.

Sunday long runs are now adventure-style outings with Brian — 26km loops, coffee stops, pole practice, four hours on feet, and zero concern about pace. Slowly ramping. Pulling up well. No injuries. No blisters. No nail dramas. 🙌

We also dive into:

• Her detailed 100-mile spreadsheet (yes, she built it herself and she’s VERY proud of it)

• Aid station timing, sleep strategy at Denmark, and pacing goals under 48 hours

• Gear testing, pack dilemmas, anti-chafe realities

• Beach running (and why neither of us love it 😆)

• Training tired as part of the process

• Nutrition tweaks, protein goals, and the slow-but-steady body composition journey

• Giving up alcohol (almost permanently… almost 😉)

• The mindset shift from “scattered and overwhelmed” to calm and steady One of my favourite lines from this episode:

“Life is part of your training.”Because Delirious isn’t just about kilometres.

It’s about parenting.

Work stress.

Sleep deprivation.

Staying consistent when things aren’t perfect.

Eve might feel slightly “undercooked” — but she’s uninjured, consistent, and mentally steady.

And with 44 days to go… that’s a very good place to be.

Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/

Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387

💛 Want a steady plan - and someone in your corner? If you’re ready for more structure, clarity, and personalised support, I offer one-on-one ZenRUN coaching.

No pressure. No ego. Just a plan that fits your real life - and keeps running feeling like the best part of your week. 👉 Learn more about ZenRUN Personalised Run Coaching

https://www.zenrun.app/courses/zenrun-personalised-run-coaching/

A couple of BIG favours:

1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and review the podcast — it helps more runners discover it.

2️⃣ Come on the podcast and share your running journey, or refer someone you’d love me to interview (even if you don’t know them personally!). Let’s stop keeping the power of running a secret.

Find me on Facebook or Instagram at 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.

✨ Run easy. Run happy. ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who actually get it. 👉 zenrun.club

🎙️ Explore all episodes:

https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/