In this episode, Dawn sits down with Mary for a real and relatable chat about overcoming intimidation in fitness, showing up alone, and how a simple workplace Movement Club changed everything at the Adelaide Festival Tower.
Mary opens up about avoiding fitness for years from skipping run clubs to being too nervous to walk into a Pilates class by herself. One encouragement from a friend pushed her to finally show up, and that moment kickstarted her wellness journey.
Dawn and Mary dive into how Movement Club has created a supportive community where people arrive solo, find confidence together, and consistently show up even in the cold, rain, or early mornings.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt intimidated, unsure, or stuck and needs the reminder that one brave step can change everything.
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In this powerful debut episode of Heartbeats & Strides, we dive deep into the story that inspired an extraordinary mission: running and riding over 15,000 kilometres around Australia to raise awareness for heart health.
After reviving her mum from a sudden heart attack at the age of 54, today’s guest and host embarked on a life-changing journey—one that led from fear and uncertainty to endurance sport, marathon running, and ultimately a Guinness World Record–breaking 200 consecutive duathlons.
In this episode, she opens up about:
How her mum’s heart attack changed the entire direction of her life
What inspired the Queen of Hearts Run & Ride
Training for three years and overcoming injury, self-doubt, and setbacks
Running and riding across every state and territory in Australia
Breaking a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive duathlons
The emotional toll, the resilience required, and the power of “knowing your why”
The incredible support of her husband, dad, coaches, and the Runners One community
We also explore the surprising moments on the road—from lightning storms and dingoes to strangers who shared their own heart health stories—and how these encounters shaped the creation of Heartbeats & Strides.
If you’re passionate about running, endurance sport, heart health, resilience, or turning fear into purpose, this episode is your sign to keep going.
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Welcome to Heartbeats & Strides the podcast where real stories meet real movement.
This is the space where we dive into the rhythms that shape us the heartbeats that tell our stories, and the strides we take toward becoming stronger, healthier, and more grounded versions of ourselves.
Whether you're tuning in on a run, on the way to work, or winding down at home, thank you for choosing to spend this time with me. Let’s get into it.
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