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

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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

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LinkedIn: Peter Scott on LinkedIn

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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

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