Running Together Plains FM

Some of us come to running later in life in surprising circumstances. That is the story of how Mark Ophius started his running journey. The insights from his unique path are worth sharing and remind us all that we do things either with others or for others. Finding your tribe through running can be a liberating experience. We can all learn some valuable lessons here about life and friendship. This show is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify along with Plains FM 96.9.

Some people start running when they are young and others begin to love this activity much later in life. Steve Graham realised that something had to change in midlife and decided that running would be that change. Fast forward some years and much has been achieved. There is a quiet confidence from trying things and learning through doing what works for him. Along the way, he has found the generosity and energy to help many others. This is the tale that most of us can relate to.

Sam and Angie Petty personify mutual support and a passion for helping the next generation to achieve their potential. While track running is their focus, the skills they possess come from experiences beyond the track and beyond running. Its a powerful mix. From humble childhood beginnings they have travelled a worldwide path with a lifetime of learning along the way. Its time for them to share some of the story.....so far.... and what the future may hold.

Sometimes we do things in running that are hard or we experience injury that is distressing. As with life in general, to get through those challenging times its so much easier when we have support. Nate and Veena Rhodes personify that practical caring, perhaps helped by their chosen profession. They share their journeys into new opportunities and experiences, and finding a world more beautiful and engaging than expected. A demonstration of the right attitude being extremely powerful.

Events, especially in the hills, dont typically create themselves. They need organising and there is a lot of organising to do, especially to make them safe and enjoyable. That is the mission of Kerry Uren who leads the team to bring trail loving runners the Mt Oxford Odyssey and Run Tekapo. Learn about these events and more importantly, what motivates Kerry to spend so much energy of bringing these opportunities to challenge ourselves in the great outdoors.

When we start on lifes journey, its unclear how things will turn out and the path we will travel. Andrew Starks running journey has witnessed many highs and plenty of lows yet he has learned much from what has gone before. Along the way, his love for running, especially on the track, has made him hugely helpful in offering others, young and old the opportunities to excel & enjoy. Commitment is key & also an understanding of self. Its a fascinating deeply personal telling that offers value to all