Running Together Plains FM

Part 2 of the 800 Groupathon chat including Ethan Smolej, Shaun Fauth, Phil Harrison and Malcolm Cornelius. sharing their fascinating similarities and differences, insights and journeys. This is the final show of Running Together as host Pete Cameron will be going overseas for some time. For over 60 episodes runners of all ages, origins and abilities have generously shared their odyssey. Plains FM request your kind assistance in https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/plainsfm-burnt-out-vehicle

This show is an 800m Groupathon with Ethan Smolej, Shaun Fauth, Phil Harrison and Malcolm Cornelius. They span several generations and more decades yet they share a common passion for running. Their journeys to now are surprisingly diverse along with hard won wisdom that is valuable beyond the track. This is Part 1 of a two part series about this fascinating group of runners.

A person dedicated to running can end up focusing almost exclusively on running and all things running. It can become almost overwhelming, even an obsession. My guest today has been heavily involved in running for most of his life and yet, seems to have kept the balance and variety that is likely to result in a healthier, happier future long term. Thomas Clarke has a very busy young life. How is he so successful in so many areas?

Each of us has our own unique path through life. The journey for Annabelle Bramwell has been shaped by family, innate talents, and opportunities. Her path is a fascinating one that makes a lot of sense once you realise the factors influencing her. It demonstrates the power of taking our chances, of making the most of opportunities, of appreciating what we have.

Runners come in all shapes and sizes, and distances from very far to very short. Some runners specialise in the very short to leap high but are willing to run much longer with their mates. A perfect example is Hamish Kerr, the best and most successful High Jumper in New Zealand history. Hamish shares his athletics journey with fascinating insights and disarming candour. He sheds light on the life of an elite athlete, and the urge to live with no regrets.

Its easy to get distracted by others, influenced by them and do what they do if it seems successful or from peer pressure. Yet knowing whats best for ourselves, resisting the forces of trying to emulate someone else can be a powerful advantage. For teenage boys especially, it’s tempting to see what older runners do and copy it, forgetting that their bodies are still developing, that each person has their own unique capacity. Tram O'Callaghan shows how to do it right loving running along the way.