Run With It is a running podcast with a human face. The running boom is here, and host Elise Beacom is determined to find out who’s behind the hype. Often playf...
20: Jess Stenson, on mum strength, the Paris Olympics, and running from the heart
From returning to running post pregnancy (x2), to infinite pros and cons lists, yoghurt explosions and orangutan drawings, we get personal with three-time Olympian, Jess Stenson.
This episode is part of a mini-series featuring some of our mighty marathon mums. Jess and I chat about the many challenges women runners overcome after having kids, including navigating changes to the body, toddler meltdowns (always timed to perfection when you’re trying to leave for training) and a never-ending lack of sleep.
We cover her lead up to the Paris Olympics, including some tough moments during the Australian team selection, and how despite all that, she was able to nail 13th place in the Olympic marathon with her family right there alongside her.
Jess is one of the most positive people you’ll ever meet, and what comes though so strongly is that she runs from the heart. Keep an eye out for her next big race: Tokyo Marathon!
Jess Stenson has represented Australia in the marathon at three Olympics, and has won multiple Commonwealth Games medals in the marathon, including gold at Birmingham in 2022. Jess is also a qualified physiotherapist and keynote speaker.
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Intro/outro music by Dan Beacom
Graphic design by Kate Scheer
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Sole Sisters - 6: New year, new me, etc.
Alice and Elise are back from their summer holidays, which involved plenty of family time, beach dips and Australian wildlife. The pair recount highlights from their time off, before breaking down their running and life goals for the year ahead. Elise talks about getting stuck into some 5k track races and Alice reveals her big plans to race the Cape Paterson Aquathon and win another coveted gin glass for her mum. (Editor’s note: Alice won overall female in the swim/run event the day after recording!) They also go into some exciting race announcements for London and Boston marathons, before ending with a few podcast recommendations. Happy to be back!
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Intro/outro music by Dan Beacom
Graphic design by Kate Scheer
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19: How to set your 2025 running goals with Professor of Psychology, Christian Swann
If you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions or setting new running goals for 2025, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for!
In this final edition of Run With It for 2024, we’re talking about goal-setting with Christian Swann, Professor of Psychology at Southern Cross University. Christian offers so many great pointers on how we can set flexible running goals that account for life’s curve balls.
We discuss the importance of reflecting on your running year, how to set goals that are uplifting to pursue, even when things don’t go as planned, and why focusing on enjoyment is key to staying motivated long-term. Christian also encourages us to set three different types of running goals for 2025: listen out for those at the end of the episode!
Christian Swann’s research focuses on the psychology of sport, exercise and physical activity. His specific expertise is on improving quality of experience (e.g., flow, enjoyment), promoting mental health, and understanding how to best use goal-setting.
Wishing you all a wonderful start to 2025!
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Sole Sisters - 5: Christmas special & 2024 reflections
In this episode of Soul Sisters, hosts Elise and Alice discuss their highlights, challenges, and key learnings from the year, covering personal anecdotes and reflections on running and life. It gets bit deep, reflective and vulnerable, actually! But the conversation is still never too far from a ridiculous detour about sporks, etc.
The team also discuss holiday plans, including the Grinch’s (Alice’s) strong opinions on snowy Christmas decorations that don’t make sense for the southern hemisphere. They review the recent On Track Nights: Zatopek 10k meet and finish answering a few listener questions and proffering a couple of Christmas gifts to you (recommendations).
Finally, thanks to all the listeners for your support this year! You’ve been an absolute dream! We’ll see you in 2025. xox
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Sole Sisters - 4: Cross-training, creepy crawlies & Valencia Marathon
This episode of Sole Sisters kicks off with some misguided Black Friday purchases from Alice; and Elise battling lack of sleep thanks to her kelpie’s bout of doggy gastro. Elise recaps her recent 10k race, while Alice has been shopping around the run club scene.
For the main topic, Alice and Elise dive into the importance of cross-training to complement any running program. With fewer road running events on the calendar this time of year in Australia, it’s all about building the base you need for the next training block. That means focusing on making your body stronger and more resilient for the training ahead through non-running activities like cycling, swimming, but above all – strength training.
The duo dissect Valencia Marathon which happened on Sunday, throwing a spotlight on Andy Buchanan’s new Australian Record of 2:06:22 and Izzi Batt-Doyle running 2:22:59 to become the 3rd fastest Aussie woman all time.
The episode closes with the usual recommendations, and we’ve added a bonus one here of Sara Hall hammering for 2nd place at London Marathon during covid.
Alice’s Instagram: @alicebaquie
Elise’s Instagram: @elisebeacom
Run With It: @runwithit.pod
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Intro/outro music by Dan Beacom
Graphic design by Kate Scheer
Run With It is a running podcast with a human face. The running boom is here, and host Elise Beacom is determined to find out who’s behind the hype. Often playful, sometimes serious, this show explores juicy topics with the most influential people in running. Each week, Elise interviews a guest shaping running culture in unique ways, whether as a sports journalist, a professional runner, a coach, or a leader of a community run club.
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