The Power of Resilience: Brooke McIntosh’s Record-Breaking Run Around Australia

10/11/2025 51 min Episodio 62
The Power of Resilience: Brooke McIntosh’s Record-Breaking Run Around Australia

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Episode 60: Brooke McIntosh - The Fastest Woman to Run Around Australia
 
In this milestone 60th episode of the Women's Running Collective podcast, hosts Hayles and Jussie catch up on their personal running achievements before sitting down with the remarkable Brooke McIntosh. Brooke shares her inspiring journey as the fastest woman to run around Australia, a feat accomplished to raise awareness for mental health. She delves into her experiences from dealing with past traumas and mental health struggles to discovering the therapeutic power of running and community. Brooke's story is a testament to resilience, joy, and the incredible impact of human connection. This episode also features practical running advice, including Brooke’s gear recommendations and the importance of tuning into one's body. To conclude, the hosts highlight heartwarming listener stories and share their weekly running recommendations.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:24 Weekly Running Recap
02:30 Interview with Brooke McIntosh
04:04 Brooke's Running Journey
11:20 Mental and Physical Challenges
21:08 Daily Routine on the Road
27:26 Building a Supportive Team
28:10 Healing Through Running
28:30 Overcoming Eating Disorders
30:31 Fueling the Body for Performance
32:23 The Importance of Quality Nutrition
34:37 Harnessing the Power of the Mind
37:10 Inspiring the Next Generation of Runners
38:42 The Role of Community in Healing
40:49 Gear Recommendations for Runners
45:56 Listener Spotlight and Recommendations
 
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Des Linden the Next Chapter- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuPVzH3HN8I
Des books https://www.penguin.com.au/books/choosing-to-run-9780593186657