Episode Details

Lauren Smith is truly in the thick of it.

A full-time teacher. A mum. Running on broken sleep. And trying to carve out something for herself in between everything else.

Lauren has faced pregnancy complications, gestational diabetes, and the heartbreak of loss... all whilst navigating the physical and emotional challenges of postpartum recovery. And yet, she kept showing up.

In this episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Natty sit down with Lauren to talk about resilience, identity, and what it means to pursue something for yourself when life is already overflowing.

From signing up for a marathon she never got to run, to publicly committing to one after becoming a mum, to battling through a brutal half marathon that almost broke her (you can't make this shit up)... Lauren’s story is about doing hard things, even when you’re exhausted.

And now, she’s using her experience to help other mums realise they’re not alone.

Follow Lauren's inspirational journey:

https://linktr.ee/runninggfree

In this episode:

• The value of sport growing up in a rural environment
• Pregnancy challenges, navigating loss and dated medical advice
• The mental strategies that get her through runs
• Balancing teaching, motherhood, and running
• Building a platform to support other mums
• Why running became something just for her

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About Runbelievable

Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.