EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Waffle Runner: Sport, Joy & Human Kindness, Blandine Rolea, Ep. 541
from Take it from the Ironwoman · host Blandine Rolea, Susanne Mueller
I am Blandine Rolea, a French woman who embraces life through connection, discovery, and sport. I share my positive energy on LinkedIn, encouraging others to step out of their comfort zone, take action over perfection, and trust in human kindness. I have completed marathons, including the Great Wall of China Marathon, and long night walks with colleagues. Passionate about meaningful encounters and generosity, I inspire people to care for themselves through movement and to open up to others, driven more by passion and desire than pressure or discipline. Follow her uplifting stories on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blandine-rolea-a209b0101/ ***********Finalist "Women in Cloud - Podcast of the YEAR" - #empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards 2026Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY Join Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemuellernyc?Enjoy one coaching session for free if you are a yearly subscriber. 800+ weekly blogs / 500+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk
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Meet Blandine. She is a French athlete, adventurer, and connector who has been moving her body almost every day since age 15... not out of discipline, but pure joy! 🎉 In this episode, Blandine shares how she approaches sport like a playground, not a grind. From running up to marathons on the Great Wall of China 🏯 to training for a half-Ironman in India 🇮🇳, she does it all on her own terms and always with a kind smile. 😄 She also opens up about her superpower: approaching strangers on runs and turning them into lifelong friends 🤝, proving that kindness and a smile can open any door. 💡 Key takeaways: 🧒 Keep your inner child alive in sport fun beats discipline long-term ☀️ Move when it feels good even 30 minutes counts 🧇 Always reward yourself (waffles are valid race fuel) 💛 Helping others, even for 5 minutes, is the ultimate energy boost Sport is joy. Joy is life. Let's keep it playful! 🏅
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