In this episode we are joined by 2nd fastest female British Marathon runner ever, Charlotte Purdue. We celebrate Charlotte’s recent team selection announcement for the Paris Olympics and she shares the challenges that she has overcome to reach this pinnacle moment in her career. Throughout the conversation, Charlotte reflects on the determination a…

Today's guest is no stranger to the show. In fact, she's making her third appearance. You may recall our last episode with Genevieve Gregson was titled "Bouncing Back from Olympic Heartbreak". At the time, she was still processing having ruptured her Achilles at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. There was an uncertain road ahead. In this episode we hear how…

How do you set yourself up for a great year? In this episode Eloise and Rory discuss the big questions to ask yourself before setting goals for the year ahead. Thanks for being on the journey with us & Happy New Year! If you have questions or feedback we would love to hear from you @marathonstateofmind…

Welcome back to the Marathon State of Mind Podcast. It's been a while - a little longer than intended - but we are back and excited to bring you a new season. In this episode share where we have been and what's ahead. Eloise recaps the highs and lows of her Valencia marathon where she ran an Olympic Qualifying time of 2:25:47. We discuss a process …

In this episode, Eloise and Rory answer listener questions on topics such as: How to stay positive during injury recovery. How to mentally approach a race if preparation has been disrupted. How learning from struggle and self-kindness intersect. Why Rory breathes through his nose when running. Tips for staying injury free. How to not feel guilty fo…

In this episode Eloise and Rory are joined by 2 x Olympian and current Australian men's Marathon Record holder, Brett Robinson. In December 2022, Brett ran 2:07:31 at the Fukuoka International Marathon, a new Australian record. In 2020 he also set a national record in the half marathon, with a time of 59:57 at the Marugame Half Marathon. Brett's ro…

If you are a young athlete, a parent or coach of young athletes, this episode is for you. Eloise and Rory unpack some of the unique challenges that young athletes face in pursuing their sporting dreams and outline the practical skills they can develop to thrive in sport and life. You may also want to check out Young Athlete State of Mind, a course …

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…

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 …

Welcome to 'Marathon State of Mind'. 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. Social links: Marathon State of Mind website Marathon State of Mind InstagramMarathon State of Mind

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 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 me…

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 Ge…

In this episode Eloise and Rory discuss the year ahead and strategies for setting the right goals that help you tap into deeper motivation, meaning and living out your personal definition of success. Topics include: How Eloise goes about planning for a year ahead. Why defining success for yourself can help you pursue your goals with greater freedom…

Two weeks ago, Eloise and Rory decided to run the Melbourne Marathon. For Eloise this was two months post her debut at the London Marathon. For Rory, it was an unexpected first. This episode contains two seperate recordings. The first half was recorded on the day before the Marathon and provides insight into how Eloise and Rory were thinking about …

In this episode, Eloise and Rory are joined by Olympic gold medalist, Jessica Fox. Jess is the most successful individual slalom canoeist of all time, competing in the C1, K1 and extreme slalom events. She is an 8 time world champion, and now an Olympic champion. All of this at just 27 years of age. Jess’ mindset is truly world class. She’s a fierc…

Less than 24 hours after running the fastest ever debut marathon by an Australian woman (2:29:42 in the London Marathon), Eloise and Rory catch up to unpack it all. Eloise shares what it felt like, how she managed her mindset, how she prepared, and what her first 42.2km taught her. It turns out that the marathon really is an apt metaphor for life.…

In this episode we are joined by Dr Sarah McKay, a neuroscientist with a PhD from Oxford University. Dr McKay specialises in translating brain research into strategies for professionals working in coaching, mental health, education and healthcare via training courses, books and from the stage. She is the founder and director of The Neuroscience Aca…

In this episode we are joined by Brad Beer. Brad is one of Australia's leading voices in athlete health and performance. Through his Physiotherapy practice, POGO Physio, Brad has worked with countless Professional and Olympic level athletes to help them bounce back from injury and move towards their potential. Brad is also the host of the incredibl…

In this episode we are joined by New Zealand cricketer, Lockie Ferguson. Lockie is known as one of the fastest bowlers in the world, regularly clocking speeds over 150km/h. In 2019 he was one of the standout performers of the Cricket World Cup where his 21 wickets helped New Zealand reach the final, in which they famously tied with England. Lockie …

In this episode, Dutch Olympic Runner Susan Krumins discusses her path to becoming one of Europe's best athletes. Susan shares what she learned during the Covid-19 lockdown that helped her and her followers build positivity amidst the uncertainty and challenges of the pandemic. Susan also discusses her new training journal 'Dreams' and outlines why…

On this episode Eloise and Rory are joined by Eric Winters, a self-leadership coach, speaker and author of “Swipe Right on Your Best Self”. Eric has spent the last 12 years helping leaders and teams bring their best selves to challenges. Topics covered include gratitude, passion, purpose and how “courageous authenticity” can help you live a life wi…

This episode is with Sarah Walker, a New Zealand Sporting Legend. Sarah has been World Champion, Olympic Silver Medalist, and is shooting for Gold in Tokyo 2021. Sarah is also a member of the International Olympic Committee Athletes Commission. In this conversation, Sarah details her journey in overcoming fear of failure in order to freely explore …

In this episode, elite USA Marathon Runner Sara Hall discusses her recent second place finish in the London Marathon in an incredible personal record of 2:22:01. If you haven't seen the footage of Sara's phenomenal finish, we highly recommend looking it up! Using marathon as a metaphor for life, Eloise, Rory and Sara dive deep into the mindset and …

In this episode, Eloise and Rory discuss listener questions about pressure, stress, recovery, fear, joy, breath practices, relationships and effective mental health & well-being strategies. It's a broad a deep dive into some really fundamental human experiences and how to navigate them.whatsrightwithin

In this episode we are joined by Dr Ross Walker to discuss the role of health in pursuing potential and thriving in life. Dr Ross is an expert in the field of preventative cardiology and has published seven books. He gives lectures nationally and internationally and has his own weekly radio show healthy living on Macquarie radio network. We cover s…

This episode is with Brooke Neal, a New Zealand Olympian, Mindset Coach, Yoga Teacher and Speaker. Brooke recently retired from the New Zealand Hockey Team (The Black Sticks) having played 176 internationals, including 4th place at the 2016 Rio Olympics and Gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Brooke really gets mindset. In fact, she credits her de…

This episode is with one of the world's leading voices on applied positive psychology, Emiliya Zhivotovskaya. Emiliya is the founder and CEO of the Flourishing Center, a New York based Benefit Corporation training coaches, teachers and individuals in the science and art of thriving. Emiliya was a part of one of the first ever Masters Programs in Po…

This episode is with one of Australia's best ever Marathon runners, Jess Trengove. Jess has represented Australia at two Olympic Games (London 2012 and Rio 2016) and two Commonwealth Games (Glasgow 2014 and Gold Coast 2018), picking up consecutive bronze medals in the latter. She now has her sights set on new personal bests having taken a brief pau…

In this special episode Eloise and Rory dive into what well-being is, why it's important, and how you can build yours in uncertain and challenging times. The purpose of this episode is to give you a simple framework for well-being so that you can check-in with yourself and apply science-based, practical strategies to boost your own well-being and t…

This episode is with Adam Voigt, one of Australia's foremost experts on education leadership and culture. Adam is the Author of Restoring Teaching, founder of Real Schools, and the go-to education expert for Channel 10's 'The Project' and other national news media. Adam believes unconditionally in unleashing the potential of every student, parent, …

In this episode Eloise and Rory answer your questions relating to mindset and adjusting well to change in life. Questions include: 3:40 - "Strategies to help change a limiting belief system and help me feel excited to race?" 11:00 - "What is the one thing I can do everyday to help me be feel and be better?" 12:36 - "How to calm your nerves before a…

This episode is with Lauren Parker, World Champion and Commonwealth Games Medalist Paratriathlete. Lauren grew up competing at elite levels for swimming and professional ranks for triathlon and ironman before a freak training accident in 2017 left her paralysed from the waist down. Twelve months later, having checked herself out of rehab early to t…

This episode is with Mark Monchek, CEO of The Opportunity Lab, an organisation whose mission is to empower conscious leaders to build great companies that make a difference in the world. Mark has worked with leaders from the likes of Google, Apple, The New York Times and the United Nations to help them take their organisations to the next level of …

This episode is with Genevieve Gregson, a 2 x Olympic runner and Australian record holder. Genevieve shares honestly about the ups and downs in becoming a world class athlete and reveals the mindset and mental skills that have enabled her to adapt in the face of adversity and go from "rock bottom" to breaking records in the space of 12 months. The …

Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? For our guest, Ron DiFrancesco, it was just another day in the office ... until it wasn't. Ron's office was on the 84th floor of the World Trade Centre - the second tower that was struck by a terrorist-hijacked plane. From here, Ron witnessed the world changed right before his eyes. In a convers…

Rory puts co-host Eloise Wellings in the hot seat to explore her journey in becoming who she is today. Eloise is one of Australia's most decorated distance runners, having competed at 2 Olympic games, 4 Commonwealth games and multiple world championships (and she isn't finished yet!). In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Eloise made the finals of both the 500…

Join Olympian Eloise Wellings and human performance & well-being researcher Rory Darkins as they explore human potential through stories of great character, resilience and hope. In a world that focuses on what's wrong with us and imposes limits on who we believe we can become, Eloise and Rory highlight what's already right within you that you can u…