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RunninggFree Podcast
by Lauren Smith
We help women in their antenatal and postnatal fitness journeys by providing information on health, wellbeing, and training.
Episodes
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16: Yurrebilla Ultra Recap | JOE KEAIN
Aside from being a Podiatrist, Joe has been training for ultra endurance running events for the past 12 months. However, after running the Yurrebilla Ultra with a six-week-old daughter, I was keen to hear his experience in training and racing as a father of two. The Yurrebilla Ultra was held in…
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15: Tapering for the Nike Melbourne Marathon
Here were are again spontaneously entering another race - this time it is the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon. With two weeks to go, we break down the components that go into an effective taper: nutrition, caffeine fasting, and carbo loading. We also talk all things AFL Grand Final as well as the...
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14: What I've Learnt over the years about Nutrition and Racing Weight
I grew up with a toxic relationship with food, tied strongly to body image and self-efficacy. Over the years I have over-fuelled and under-exercised, and then over-exercised and under-fuelled. In this podcast we will chat all things: hitting the wall in the marathon optimising nutrition during...
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13: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower
Imagine training for a marathon build and enjoying every bit of it. Years ago I was training for triathlons when I stumbled across Matt Fitzgerald's 80/20 Methodology. It's based on the evidence that the world's best runners spend four-fifths of their time below the ventilatory threshold…
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12: Sydney Marathon Recap
If you're ever going to run a marathon, make it a World Major - they just hit different. This episode recaps the experience of running the 2026 Sydney Marathon as an iFit athlete, including the lead up to the race as well as a detailed break down of the race itself. Lauren describes the…
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11: The Idol Series | JESSICA STENSON | Marathon Mindsets and the Elite Mother Runners
Jess Stenson is one of several elite mother runners representing Australia in the marathon distance. We are so lucky to have these trailblazing women setting the standard and showcasing what is possible during pregnancy, birth, and the realm of motherhood. Mum to Billy and Ellie, Jess is…
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10: CMV in Pregnancy & Training for HYROX Melbourne | SAMMY MATSEN
What the hell is CMV? That's the question I asked Sammy when she opened up about her pregnancy experience - A condition that many people have never heard of, but one that can have a significant impact on both mum and baby. She shares what it was really like navigating pregnancy with CMV, the...
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09: Overcoming a DNF mindset to achieve Sub-2 at the Robe Half Marathon
We start races with the best of intentions, the loftiest goals, with the belief that we can achieve. But what happens when your mindset goes downhill 5km into a half marathon? This episode recounts my experience chasing down a sub-2 half marathon goal, and the strategies required to overcome a...
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08: Q&A| Managing Motivation, Advice for Beginners, and Other Life Updates
What do you do when you are going through a running rut, and losing motivation? What's the best way for someone to start running? How do you incorporate supplements as part of training and daily fuelling? We answer these questions plus more. Don't wait until January 1, start now. Go and crush…
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07: How Adelaide's #1 Running Assessment Clinic is Improving Marathon Performance
Joe from PodFit joins us for a conversation packed with laughs, honest talk, and useful intel about keeping your running form in check. We're breaking down the stuff that actually bothers runners—flat feet, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and why your feet apparently have their own agenda during...
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06: Beginners. How to Train for your first Marathon
Are you considering running your first endurance race? This episode is for you. Running a marathon was a 5 year process for me. In this episode, we break down the two things that actually matter: proving you're capable, and teaching you to train smart using lactate threshold science. Learn why…
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05: Cassie Green on Running the Melbourne Half Marathon at 17 Weeks Pregnant
The world tells pregnant women to slow down. We say, why so serious about the rules? This is for the athlete who refuses to shrink. Join us as we explore Cassie's experience running - not one but TWO half marathons - while pregnant. She shares her tips for adapting running technique, as well as...
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04: Done is better than perfect - Training with Kids
Juggling fitness and parenthood? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm getting real about what training looks like with a toddler—the messy, imperfect, beautifully chaotic version. From pram running strategies and home gym hacks to managing expectations and ditching the guilt, I share what's...
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03: Applying lessons in Leadership to Fitness and Training Goals
When it comes to fitness and running, there is such a strong parallel with leadership and those who strive for success in daily life. Leaders strive for continuous improvement. We are restless. If it’s easy, it’s probably not worth doing. So how can you apply the lessons of leading change to your...
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02: The Postnatal Pilates Edit with Jaimie Thompson
Jaimie Thompson is the Studio Manager at KX Pilates Glenelg and leads their Postnatal Pilates class. Pilates was my go-to for strength training before pregnancy, but I was shocked by how much fearmongering exists around exercise during and after pregnancy. This episode is for pregnant mamas and...
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01: My Postpartum Marathon Story
At six months postpartum I completed my first marathon after dedicating six months of training. As a mum, we feel pressured to 'bounce back' when really, the emphasis should be on bouncing forward as a stronger version of ourselves. The journey of training for a marathon itself was a marathon. In...
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How many episodes does RunninggFree Podcast have?
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What is RunninggFree Podcast about?
We help women in their antenatal and postnatal fitness journeys by providing information on health, wellbeing, and training.
How often does RunninggFree Podcast release new episodes?
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Who hosts RunninggFree Podcast?
RunninggFree Podcast is created and hosted by Lauren Smith.
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