Episode 499 - Juliet King – Running Far, Dreaming Big, and Blazing Her Own Trail at 15

This week’s guest is 15-year-old Juliet King, and trust me—this is one episode that’ll leave you speechless, smiling, and maybe a little bit teary. Juliet started running at the age of four alongside her mum and hasn’t looked back. Despite a hip condition that kept her out of team sports, Juliet found freedom and purpose on the trails. She ran her first ultra at 10 years old, finished the grueling Margaret River 80k at 11, and hasn’t stopped chasing finish lines since. In this episode, you’ll hear: 👟 How Juliet went from running with her mum to pacing her in 100+km events 🥇 The grit it took to finish her first ultra and the mental battles she fought through 🏞️ Why the Larapinta Trail Stage Race at 14 was her favourite (and the easiest!) 🏀 How she’s now balancing competitive basketball with her running roots 🎯 Why her goals include events like Tarawera—even if she has to wait until she’s 18 🧠 What she’s learned about mindset, pacing, and supporting the people she runs with Juliet’s Running Wisdom: ✅ Break big runs into small sections—it’s easier that way ✅ You don’t have to go fast to go far ✅ Music, inside jokes, and a good head torch can fix just about anything This is a story of resilience, joy, and what’s possible when you don’t let age—or anything else—limit your dreams. Juliet’s voice is clear, kind, and quietly powerful. We’re lucky to have runners like her shaping the future of our sport. 🎧 Listen now and be inspired! A couple of BIG favours: 1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :) 2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you’d love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) )  Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more!  Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (FitMIND FitBODY) or send me an email - Michelle @ FitMINDFitBODY .co  Don't miss an episode of the FitMind FitBODY Podcast. Sign up to our email list and get notified when new episodes are released. 💛 Looking for more running motivation? Check out ZenRUN Club (https://zenrun.club/) —a low-pressure space for runners of all levels. With simple training plans, guided runs, and monthly challenges, it’s all about stress-free progress and community support. Come join us when you’re ready!   https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/