Best Zoey Dowling Podcasts (2025)

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The work, parenting, university juggle from two people who used to run a lot 1:27:52

4y ago1:27:52

1:27:52

When work goes up, study goes up, where do you fit it all in? In this episode, Kirsten and I are talking about: Managing the juggle of more work, more study while still being parents apparently When something has to give, where is the best place to take it from? Setting priorities and making adjustments Preserving mental energy for where you really…

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How to create a run-specific cross-training plan when you aren't running 24:01

4+ y ago24:01

24:01

Is all cross-training built equal? In this episode which is all about creating a plan that doesn't involve running, I'm talking about: The hierarchy of cross-training that most easily translates to running Why running volume and cross-training volume are (and can be) very different Ways you can use cross-training, even if you are running. Intereste…

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Why your running (or new habit) motivation falls off a cliff after 3 weeks (and how to fix it) 21:41

4+ y ago21:41

21:41

If you lose your way after three weeks, do you internalise that as a personal failing? The reality is that this is really common to everyone and it's not just a matter of will power or drive or commitment. In this episode I'm talking about: Why it happens, even with the best of intentions How to set yourself up to avoid this or at least work around…

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Creating the bubble and the environment for the change you want in 2021 24:38

4+ y ago24:38

24:38

Oh hello, I hear it's 2021. And it's been awhile since I've been on the podcast, and boy did I miss it. In this episode I'm talking about: Why it's really hard at this time of year to navigate the new year - whether you have goals you'd like to achieve or not Creating an approach for change that is based on curiousity Being willing to make changes …

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Everything you don't know about running injuries with Brodie Sharpe 55:08

4+ y ago55:08

55:08

å Running injuries can be a bit of a mystery can't they? It often seems like you are on some kind of detective hunt to find the cause of those pesky running injuries and often you find more questions than answers. To make matters a whole lot worse, there's a whole lot of misinformation out there and plenty of fear mongering as well. You are constan…

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Plan, Train and Adapt with Nicole Avery 1:52:01

5y ago1:52:01

1:52:01

Marathon training, interrupted This week, I'm talking marathon training, lockdown, planning and new projects with Nicole Avery from Planning with Kids. You can check out some of Nicole's marathon training tips, some ideas for fuelling your training, and here is one of her recipes for a morning protein smoothie. Nicole wanted to run a marathon this …

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Ultra Race Romania but in Geurie 53:19

5y ago53:19

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This week, I'm talking to Ness about her recent race I am back talking to Ness this week. You can find her on instagram. And you can check out past episodes of the podcast with her in Episode 51 - The one where Ness ran 100km or Episode 43 – Meet Ness: Ultrarunner, Crossfitter and All Round Badass Racing looks a little bit different right about now…

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Lockdown 2.0 with Dr Jen Martin 2:02:59

5y ago2:02:59

2:02:59

This week’s episode is a wide ranging affair. I talk to Dr Jen Martin this week. You can find her on instagram, twitter, or on her website. You can also catch her on the radio. Although Jen is pretty busy with all of the fast moving changes to university education over the last few months, I’m grateful that she took the time to have a chat with me …

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Running in 1 Hour - Maintaining your running fitness in lockdown or when you are just short on time. 1:27:33

5y ago1:27:33

1:27:33

This week, Kirsten and I talk about how to change your training to fit it into 1 hour a day outside This is for Melbourne people, but also for people who are time poor or wanting to just get the most out of their training with a limited amount of time to do it in. Some things we talk about include: How we would adjust our own training How you can g…

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Preparing for that big workout or virtual run (plus how to make the most of treadmill running) 29:40

5y ago29:40

29:40

How do you prepare for that big workout, benchmark run or even a virtual race? You might not want to do a full taper like you normally would, but you still want to give it the respect it deserves! This week I'm talking about: Adapting your week Keeping your priorities straight What things won't make a difference How to set yourself up for a good ph…

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Everything I want new runners to know 33:27

5y ago33:27

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This week is brought to you by I've heard way too many people gatekeeping new runners and I have feelings about that It's true. There are so many people who are new to running or giving it a crack again with gyms being limited or not quite open yet and I'm pretty annoyed with the level of gatekeeping or scaremongering that is out there. More runner…

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When different, not more is what makes you better 28:36

5y ago28:36

28:36

If more makes you better, you should just be able to rinse and repeat - right? Turns out maybe not so much. Sometimes more does lead to improvements, and that's especially true in the beginning. And us humans just love the seductive illusion of linear progression, but as you get further into things, often more isn't better. Sometimes, it's even wor…

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128. Take some of the structure out of your training, but get the same results 28:00

5y ago28:00

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If you are like anyone I am coaching, you have been wanting to change up your training in this period without races Maybe you have a whole heap of extra stressors on you right now, maybe you want to fall in love with running again, maybe you want to step outside the 12 week cycle and do something different, or maybe you just want to take the pressu…

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127. The year of mini goals (with Kirsten) 1:38:28

5y ago1:38:28

1:38:28

This week I have company! Kirsten is back and we are catching up on all things post-home schooling apocalypse, the virtual run across Tennessee, 10km training and: Creating adventures for yourself in the absence of races Fun things to work on that you wouldn't normally be able to do in a training cycle Mini goals ranging from elevation, to segments…

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126. Why We Run 29:29

5y ago29:29

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When you strip back all the trappings this is what you are left with . . . When there aren't any races . . . When there aren't any group runs . . . When there is nothing immediate to train for . . . And when your stress levels mean that you probably aren't really improving that much (at least according to my watch, Janet) . . . You get to find out …

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125. "Hey Mama, you seem tired." 26:42

5y ago26:42

26:42

Things your kids say to you as your escaping, I mean leaving the house to go into the back office I think everyone is feeling this right now! So just in case you needed it, this is your reminder that it is okay to drop a few balls, let a few things slide and just have a nap. Frankly it's a miracle that it has taken them 4 or 5 weeks to work out tha…

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124. Running local? Here's how to adapt your training. 22:08

5y ago22:08

22:08

If you are in lockdown, this episode is for you! It is probably different depending on what state you are in, but in NSW while we are still allowed to get outside for exercise (yay!) we do have to stay within our own suburb or postcode. So while it's fine to drive to somewhere in your suburb to start your run if there's a park or trail you like, th…

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#123 I've lost fitness, speed and endurance. How do I trust the process in my comeback? 32:50

5y ago32:50

32:50

I got this listener question awhile ago, and it seemed very appropriate this week Who hasn't lost a bit of fitness at this point? And even though it is probably way down on your list of overall priorities right now, eventually you are going to start building that back up. And what does that look like? Mentally and emotionally how do you deal with t…

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#122 Wait, what just happened? 29:16

5+ y ago29:16

29:16

It's hard to even wrap your head around everything that has changed in the last three weeks since I recorded a podcast I didn't really know where to start with this episode, so I just dived right in to what we are all dealing with at the moment. I also did a Facebook Live last week, where I went into more of what training looks like when there is n…

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#121 No, Runners Don't Hate Running 13:16

5+ y ago13:16

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Or how you can manipulate data to sell the story you want . . . Strava released data from surveying 25,0000 runners. You can see their visualisation of that data here. And I probably would have just looked at it and thought hey, that's pretty cool but then every media outlet across the globe started running their story which was basically "LOOK. Ru…

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#120 Sweet talking your way out the front door 22:24

5+ y ago22:24

22:24

Getting out the door is the hardest part, isn't it? I think everyone has experienced in no matter if you are new to creating a habit, or if you've been at it for awhile. So. Much. Procrastination. And once you are out there, you are totally fine. But getting over that hump can be a hell of a thing. This week I'm talking about the key things I still…

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#119 Is your running watch sabotaging your mindset? 27:22

5+ y ago27:22

27:22

How much does that data really impact you? Do you see that performance condition notification come up and when it says 'poor', does it make you have a tiny doubt about your workout? Do those unproductive or de-training statuses on your app give you doubts about the work you are doing? Maybe they don't on a conscious level, but on a subconscious lev…

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#118 How do I get past overwhelm to get started and keep going? 57:34

5+ y ago57:34

57:34

I am so excited to be back in podcast land! This week, I have something a bit different, which I hope you will love. i put a call out to our Run Club members, to see if anyone wanted to do a coaching session over the phone, so we could take a deep dive into their biggest obstacle, and share it as an episode of the podcast. Lucky for me, Deb took me…

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#117 Worthy of the Mountain - Kirsten and the 100km Alpine Challenge 2:44:08

5+ y ago2:44:08

2:44:08

Today, I'm talking to Kirsten about her 100km Alpine Challenge You can follow Kirsten at @shelovestorun and she's also our head coach over at Run Club, where she also writes custom programs. One of the big questions that came for Kirsten after her first unsupported 100km run was how she managed her mindset and her mental headspace through such a lo…

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#116 How To Break Through Plateaus 20:06

5+ y ago20:06

20:06

This week from podcast land . . . At the end of the year, it's natural to reflect on what went really well, and what didn't work so well and it's a great time to take a step back and examine what you want to continue doing because it's working really well and what you'd like to work on more. An important part of that process is: Creating a context …

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#115 Training Talk with Kirsten + How To Pick a Goal Race 2:25:44

5+ y ago2:25:44

2:25:44

This week in Training Talk I talk to Kirsten who is deep into ultra taper. This was recorded last week, so at the time of publishing this she is already down in Falls Creek getting ready, which is so exciting! We talk a bit about what her taper look like (and what my deload week looked like - far less interesting) and we will make sure and do anoth…

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#114 Top 5 Things To Prepare You For Your Best Running Year in 2020 26:33

5+ y ago26:33

26:33

Are you ready to start a new decade of running? ME TOO. This time of year is a great time of year to start thinking about what you want achieve next year, and how you plan on getting there. I talk about 5 things that can help to super-charge your year and the self sabotage that might be holding you back I talk about: Re-setting the thought patterns…

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#113 Training Talk with Kirsten and What Happens When You Don’t Adapt to Training 2:11:25

5+ y ago2:11:25

2:11:25

podcast: episode 113 – training talk with kirsten and what happens when you don’t adapt to training November 1, 2019 // by OperationMove// Leave a Comment In this week’s podcast, Kirsten is back and we go long! We catch up on what does a big training week look like when you are about to run 100km, and what we’ve both been up to. She’s in full train…

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#112 How to celebrate kissing your a goal goodbye (a Melbourne Marathon update!) 32:37

5+ y ago32:37

32:37

I’m back, it just took me a little while with school holidays, a race, two short weeks and life, you know? So this episode is all about how to let go of your A goal, and still have your race or your event be the celebration of your training that you want it to be. Because as it turns out after Melbourne, that’s something that I know a little bit ab…

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#111 What being a fan of the sport of running has taught me about training and racing 17:20

6y ago17:20

17:20

Somewhere along the way I became a fan of running (the sport) Crazy how that happens. I can literally watch people run a marathon for 2 and a half hours and be entertained. This weekend is the start of the World Championships in Doha, so in anticipation of being glued to my TV for as much as possible, this week I'm talking about all the ways in whi…

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#110: What if strength training makes me too sore to run? 18:34

6y ago18:34

18:34

Will getting too sore derail your running? This is often the fear with getting into strength training. So in this episode I talk about: How to manage that adjustment period in the beginning, when you probably will be sore In the long term what being sore actually means and how to adjust your training accordingly And importantly, does being sore aff…

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#108: How to get the most out of a race, when you aren't chasing a PB 22:15

6y ago22:15

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Sometimes a race is a stepping stone, not the ultimate goal There are races for fun, there are races for socialising, there are races for setting that PB and then there are races that are somewhere in between, where for whatever reason a PB isn't an achievable goal, but you still want it to be something that is at full effort. It might be you are c…

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#107 You can only see burnout in the rearview mirror 19:04

6y ago19:04

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I'm back this week, with a solo podcast. It's on a bit of a personal topic, but hopefully it's something you find useful as well. Burnout is sneaky and it can creep up on you bit by bit over time, almost without you noticing. And even when you know something is unsustainable you usually have a belief that you've got more runway to deal with it than…

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#106 Training Talk with Kirsten and What to do if you get sick during a training cycle 1:22:03

6y ago1:22:03

1:22:03

We are back! Bronchitis made videos or audio recording pretty challenging for a bit there, but things are getting back on track now! In this episode, Kirsten and I catch up about training and answer one of our Run Club questions about how to manage periods of sickness during your training cycle whether that happens early on, at peak training or dur…

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#105 Training Talk with Kirsten and What to do (or not do) the week before a race 1:31:35

6y ago1:31:35

1:31:35

New series in the podcast - training talk with Kirsten! This episode starts with a bit of training talk about what Kirsten and I have been up to for the last week or so with training (this was recorded a week ago, so you'll notice despite my best intentions I got proper sick this week anyway, so just goes to show you that sometimes there's just not…

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#104 Your most efficient choice, isn't always your best choice 17:08

6y ago17:08

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Making choices that serve your outcomes, not just your schedule. This week I'm talking about something that I've been focusing on this week: The most efficient decision (whether it's getting up early, squeezing in sessions where you can or anything else) is often not serving the actual purpose So, I'm talking a bit about how to make decisions that …

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#`103 How to Run 100km at Ultra Trail Australia 2:48:46

6y ago2:48:46

2:48:46

How do you run 100km on one of the toughest courses in Australia? In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Kirsten about her first 100km solo race. And we get into: What does her training look like How her training has to accommodate work and life and kids We talk about the eating. Lots and lots of eating. Also chicken sandwiches. How did she tran…

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#102 Running and Immunity - How to avoid getting sick, what to do when you do and how to come back afterwards 15:40

6y ago15:40

15:40

Most of us want to avoid getting sick, but if we do get sick, what happens next? Truthfully, I was a bit superstitious about recording this because I've been cold-free for 9 months and I though for sure I would get sick if I talked about it. And that very afternoon I felt like death, but had a good night sleep and my streak lives on! So, in this ep…

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#101 Running shoes: which ones, how often and how many? 22:01

6y ago22:01

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Which running shoes are best for me? This is one of the most common questions, and also one of the most difficult ones to answer, because everyone is well different. But in this podcast I break down how to narrow the field of what you are choosing from in terms of: Neutral vs Stability Heel to Toe Drop Cushion Level Purpose of the shoe And talk abo…

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#100 The long and winding road of progress or how to take over an hour off your half marathon time in 6 years 1:16:11

6y ago1:16:11

1:16:11

When someone in our Run Club community asked me about progress, they probably didn't expect me to go on about it for 80 minutes, but here we are. So often on the socials, you see where people are now and might not realise all the ups and downs it took to get there. And in fact, you probably couldn't get there without the ups and downs. In this podc…

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#99 How to put your habits on auto-pilot 11:56

6y ago11:56

11:56

Have you ever wondered why it's so much easier to get going, once you take that first step? But that first step is brutally hard and challenging isn't it? And once you do get going you wonder why it was so hard in the first place? This week I'm talking about how to create routines that make habits almost inevitable by creating little steps that hav…

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#98 Does it really come naturally? Breathing while running. 13:25

6y ago13:25

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Breathing feels like it should be easy, like something that should come naturally - after all you do it all the time, right? This is one of the topics that comes up really regularly in Learn to Run as often breathing is one of the biggest struggles for a new runner, or someone returning to running. In this episode I talk about: Mouth breathing vs n…

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#97 Kirsten's 100km Adventure at Oscars Hut 2 Hut (Part Two) 2:32:01

6+ y ago2:32:01

2:32:01

So pleased to welcome Kirsten back to part two of this podcast! This is a long one, so get ready to dive in! In this episode we talk about: A bit about her fuelling (and mine) All about her second day and why it was a whole lot different than what she expected Split second decisions they had to make along the way How to handle adversity when you ge…

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#96 Kirsten's 100km Adventure at Oscars Hut 2 Hut 1:08:21

6+ y ago1:08:21

1:08:21

This week, I talk to Kirsten about taking on her first 100km event at Oscars Hut 2 Hut. We talk about what kind of training she had to do, how she adapted her training based on limited access to similar terrain and what the first day was like. We also talk a bit about the things that might stop someone from training or entering ultra trail events a…

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#95 Fuelling Your Run 19:01

6+ y ago19:01

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In this podcast, I'm diving into the specifics of fuelling including: What do you need: before, during and after What place does fasted running have What are the benefits of things like branch chain amino acids How much should you have What things to take particular attention to based on your goals Practicing your fuelling before you get to race da…

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#94 How to optimise your race recovery 14:20

6+ y ago14:20

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This week, in the podcast I'm talking about a question that often pops up in Run Club, and that is how much recovery do I need and what does that even look like? So this week, I'm talking about: How many days off do you need? How long until full recovery happens? What if you've got a race three weeks later? And, importantly how should you recover a…

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#93 Back to the Beginning 17:42

6+ y ago17:42

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Back on my podcast, and back to the beginning! Whenever Learn to Run starts, I have the opportunity to reflect on where I started and how my own experiences have helped me to shape and change and evolve Learn to Run. This week I'm talking about what learning to run was like for me, and how it slowly grew into something bigger than myself. There are…

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#92 Your Body Is Not Your Adversary 15:58

6+ y ago15:58

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If I see one more post about how far you have to run to burn off Christmas lunch . . . Or how I should eat BEFORE I go to parties so I don't eat while I'm there or how maybe I should just eat less food the next day if I'm overindulged the night before, my head might explode. Running is not a punishment for the Christmas lunch you have, or for the d…

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#91 The terrifying and liberating path of being a beginner 23:07

6+ y ago23:07

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Beginnings have been popping up a lot this week. Maybe it's the new Learn to Run starting on January 7th, or maybe it's being so close to a new year, or have just started with a new coach and taking the next steps at rehab, but suddenly it seems like beginnings are everywhere. This week on the podcast, I'm talking a bit about the hash and wonderful…

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#90 Five Reasons Why Your 5km Isn't Improving 17:49

6+ y ago17:49

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Have you ever wondered why you work really hard in your running, but you just don't quite improve? Maybe you think that you are missing something, or maybe you start thinking that you are just slow. Chances are there are a whole bunch of things that aren't quite happening, and that's the reason why you start to feel stuck. Before we get into this, …

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