In this episode Dawn sits down with Taylah to chat about showing up regardless of your body, how movement is for everyone, Taylah's story of bullying and how that affected her and much much more!

Apologies for the audio on this one all.

You can find Taylah on instagram @_taylahfitt

In this episode Dawn sits down with Georgia from Run DNA and chats all things footwear! From whether you could benefit from carbon platted shoes, to chats about the various daily trainers, this episode is packed with so much cool info!

Together Dawn and Georgia cover, the importance of running assessments, banned shoes, if you should be wearing carbon plated shoes, types of shoes on the market, when the best time is to buy new shoes and much much more!

If you need help with footwear be sure to check out https://www.rundna.com.au/ here in Adelaide!

In this raw and inspiring episode of Heartbeats and Strides, Dawn reconnects with an endurance athlete Aum who has taken on one of the toughest challenges on the planet: a multi-day Arctic ultramarathon in freezing tempratures.

But this isn’t just about the race.

From carrying 10+ kilos across snow and ice, to training without access to extreme conditions, this conversation unpacks the real work behind endurance strength training, nutrition, mindset, and adaptability. It challenges the traditional narrative of what it means to be a “runner” and reminds us that every starting point matters.

Together, they dive deep into:

• The truth about training for extreme environments

• Why strength training and nutrition are non-negotiables

• The mental battle before, during, and after big events

• Post-race blues and identity shifts no one talks about

• Letting go of comparison and redefining success

• Finding your edge without losing yourself in the process

From 400m struggles to Arctic finishes, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance isn’t about distance it’s about mindset, growth, and community.

Find Aum https://www.instagram.com/theaumgandhi/