Marie “Lootie” Leautey ran around the world. Over 28,000 kilometers. Four continents. One stroller. Zero injuries.

In this episode of Execs Who Run, Lootie shares how she went from a pack-a-day smoker to the fastest woman to circumnavigate the globe on foot—solo and self-supported. Her story is one of radical reinvention, powered by spreadsheets, strategy, and a deep curiosity about what’s possible.

Key Moments in This Episode:

The run that changed everything: from a 1km struggle to marathon training

How Greece sparked her love of triathlon and event creation

Leaving corporate leadership to build grassroots sports communities

Planning a global run like a CFO: logistics, injury prevention, and mindset

Running through COVID, crossing the Andes, and pushing through the Nullarbor

How she stayed injury-free across 28,000+ kilometers

The moment she reached the Sydney Opera House and what came next

Resources & Links:

Lootie’s Website: lootie-run.com

Lootie’s Book: Lootie’s World Run on Amazon

World Runners Association: worldrunnersassociation.org

Follow Marie “Lootie” Leautey:

Instagram: @lootierun

Website: https://lootie-run.com

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt Instagram: @jasonzane_

Execs Who Run Instagram: @execswhorun

Jason Hunt LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonzanehunt

Execs Who Run LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/execswhorun

Website: execswhorun.com

Support the Show:

If Lootie’s story inspired you, please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform—and share it with someone who needs a little motivation to start their own run.

Clive Ormerod has led some of the most exciting brands in Australasia—but at his core, he’s a man who finds his best thinking on the run.

In this episode, Clive joins Jason to talk about his unique journey from aspiring pilot to retail entrepreneur, Nike marketing leader, Les Mills CEO, and now global CEO of AS Colour. With stories from New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, and beyond, Clive shares the mindset shifts that have shaped his leadership and the role running plays in keeping him grounded, clear-headed, and driven.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Growing up in South Africa and discovering sport later in life

How retail and Nike shaped his leadership and love for movement

Leading Les Mills through global disruption and the COVID crisis

The link between endurance sport and leadership resilience

Returning to New Zealand and redefining success through simplicity

Why every leader should commit to doing something hard

Lessons on storytelling, team culture, and customer obsession

Follow Clive Ormerod:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliveormerod/

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt: LinkedIn | Instagram

Execs Who Run: LinkedIn | Instagram

Website: execswhorun.com

Strava: Join our Strava Group

Support the Show:
If Clive’s story inspired you, follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform. Share this episode with a friend or leader who’s ready to run toward growth.

Tim Dettmann is on a mission to make Australia healthier—one lift, one run, and one conversation at a time.

In this insightful and inspiring episode, Tim shares how he evolved from rural physio to health business builder, global marathon runner, and thoughtful advocate for equitable exercise access. Whether it’s leadership, fitness, or finding your limits, this episode is full of energy and wisdom.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Sunday trail runs, pacing ultras, and recovery gone wrong

The moment a drunken bet ignited a marathon obsession

Why Tim left elite sport for everyday health impact

Building Kieser from two employees to 26 clinics nationwide

How to lift twice a week and save lives—literally

Volunteering with TriMob and Ocean Heroes

Running 2:43 at Berlin and aiming sub-2:40 in Chicago

The powerful life lesson behind pacing a mate through a 100-mile race

Resilience, leadership, and tofu brains (!)

Resources & Links:

Kieser Australia

TriMob

Ocean Heroes

Follow Tim Dettmann:

LinkedIn

Instagram: @timdettmann (adventure and running updates)

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt LinkedIn

Execs Who Run LinkedIn

Instagram: @execswhorun

Website: execswhorun.com

Support the Show:
If Tim’s journey inspired you, follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform—and share this episode with someone aiming to run toward their full potential.

Mia Farrow’s life is the ultimate endurance story—civil war survivor, immigrant, banker, mother, and mountain runner.

From sprinting in her brother’s shoes through war-torn Serbia to conquering Aconcagua’s icy heights, Mia shares how running shaped her resilience and how motherhood deepened her purpose.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Growing up during the Yugoslav Wars and training on rubble tracks

Running as both refuge and rebellion during adolescence

From immigrant to investment banker: breaking into Wall Street

Winning the Everest Marathon and finding home in high altitudes

Juggling motherhood and marathon dreams in a new country

Her solo speed ascent of Aconcagua after just 10 days at altitude

Reclaiming identity through running after an 8-year break

Follow Mia Farrow:

https://www.instagram.com/mia_highaltitude/

https://www.instagram.com/mia_farrow23/

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonzanehunt/

Execs Who Run LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/execswhorun

Instagram: @execswhorun

Website: https://execswhorun.com

Support the Show:
If Mia’s journey inspired you, please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favorite podcast platform—and share this episode with someone chasing their next summit.

Commodore Peter Scott’s journey from submarine commander to mountain ultrarunner is as bold as it is inspiring.

In this episode, Peter reveals how a life of deep-sea leadership transformed into a pursuit of ultra-distance endurance—and what it taught him about service, sacrifice, and self-mastery.

Key Moments in This Episode:

- What it takes to earn submarine command in the Navy’s elite training program

- The day his submarine ran aground and the leadership reckoning that followed

- Why he left drinking behind to pursue his first marathon

- The transformation from marathoner to ultrarunner to UTMB finisher

- How the mountains replaced the majesty of the sea

- The four Ps that guide Peter in races—and in life

- What self-belief really means under pressure

Resources & Links:

Peter’s Book: Running Deep

Follow Peter Scott:

LinkedIn: Peter Scott on LinkedIn

Join the Community:

👟 Strava Group: Execs Who Run on Strava

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt: LinkedIn

Execs Who Run: LinkedIn

Instagram: @execswhorun

Website: execswhorun.com

Support the Show:
If Peter’s story moved you, please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform—and share this episode with someone who leads—or runs—with purpose.

Heather Hawkins faced ovarian cancer at 41 and transformed her toughest moment into a remarkable journey of resilience, adventure, and advocacy.

In this deeply moving conversation, Heather shares the story of how running helped her reclaim life, conquer incredible global challenges, and raise powerful awareness for ovarian cancer.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Heather’s transformative cancer diagnosis and journey back to health.

From a 4km fun run in gardening shoes to ultramarathon adventures.

Winning the North Pole Marathon at -41°C.

Completing the World Marathon Challenge: 7 marathons, 7 continents, 7 days.

Running the Marathon des Sables, 250km across the Sahara Desert.

A 520km epic ultramarathon across Australia's Outback.

The deeper purpose behind Heather's running and advocacy work.

Her next goal: setting a new Australian 24-hour running record at age 60.

Resources & Links:

Heather’s Book: Adventurous Spirit

Ovarian Cancer Australia (ovariancancer.net.au)

Can Too Foundation (cantoo.org.au)

Calix Immunotherapy (calixar.com)

Follow Heather’s Journey:

Heather’s Instagram

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt (LinkedIn)

Execs Who Run (LinkedIn)

Instagram: @execswhorun

execswhorun.com

Support the Show: If Heather’s journey moved you, please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform, and share this episode with someone who could use a dose of inspiration.

Roger Hanney isn’t just a runner—he’s a force of nature.

As the man behind HOKA’s rise in Australia and New Zealand, Roger helped turn an obscure, oversized shoe into one of the most trusted names in running. From battling early industry scepticism to watching the big brands follow suit (looking at you, Nike), he’s lived the brand’s growth from the inside out.

But Roger’s story doesn’t stop at retail strategy and product launches. He’s also an ultra-endurance athlete who became the first Type 1 diabetic in the world to complete the 4 Deserts Grand Slam—a series of four 250km footraces across the Atacama, Gobi, Sahara, and Antarctica.

In this two-part conversation, we go wide and deep.
In Part One, we cover: 👟 The early days of HOKA and why the brand was seen as “moon shoes”
👟 Whether Nike really did follow HOKA’s lead on shoe design
👟 Roger’s mindset shift after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
👟 What it took to build trust in a radically different running shoe
👟 Balancing brand leadership, family life, and long trail runs
👟 Why sometimes, you just need to give it a go

Part Two goes deep into the 4 Deserts Grand Slam, what it takes to suffer well, and how adventure has shaped Roger’s view on leadership and life. Stay tuned.

This one’s for the shoe nerds, the adventurers, and anyone who’s ever asked, “Can I really do this?”

🔗 Connect with Roger

📸 Instagram – @roger.hanney
🌐 HOKA ANZ – hoka.com.au | hoka.co.nz

🔗 Connect with Jason & Execs Who Run

🔗 Jason Hunt – LinkedIn
🔗 Execs Who Run – LinkedIn Page
🌐 execswhorun.com
📸 Instagram – @execswhorun

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