Episode 497 - Harmony Waite – Running Through Setbacks and Saying Yes to Big Goals

This week, we’re joined by the amazing Harmony Waite—a Perth-based ultra runner, mum of two, and someone who’s taken the scenic (and sometimes rocky!) route into the world of long-distance running.

From delivering car parts and driving haul trucks in WA’s mining industry to rediscovering herself through running after becoming a mum, Harmony’s story is full of heart, humour, and honesty. Told she’d never run again due to thoracic arthritis, she refused to let that be the end of her running story. Spoiler alert: it was only just the beginning.

In this episode, Harmony shares:
🚛 How FIFO work and a fast-walking partner kickstarted her treadmill running
🏃‍♀️ Her “accidental” start to long-distance running—from colour runs to a marathon in one year
🩺 What happened when a specialist told her to give up running forever (and how she proved him wrong)
🎽 Her evolution from gym-treadmill jogger to trail-hungry Delirious WEST ultra runner
♻️ How her work in waste and recycling ties into her approach to movement and mindset
🧠 Why trusting your gut and building physical and emotional resilience matters most

Harmony’s Running Wisdom:
✅ Don’t let anyone else decide what your body can’t do
✅ You don’t need fancy gear to start—you just need the guts to try
✅ Running isn’t always easy—but it’s always worth it

This episode is a celebration of comeback stories, quiet grit, and the courage to keep showing up, no matter how many detours life throws your way.

🎧 Tune in now and get inspired!

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