Why Running Makes You Glow: Olympian Jemima Montag on Mindset & Motivation

International Running Day, 100K Downloads & Why Running Makes You Glow (with Olympian Jemima Montag)

This week on the Women’s Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie are celebrating two big milestones — International Running Day and hitting 100,000 podcast downloads! 🎉

The girls chat all things Gold Coast Half Marathon training, including a spicy race-pace session, the joys of deload week, and why sometimes the best thing you can do for your running is actually slow down.

They also dive into the science behind ASICS' new "Get the Glow" campaign, exploring why movement can leave us feeling happier, more confident, and more energised than any beauty product ever could.

Then they’re joined by Australian Olympian, Commonwealth Games medallist, Doctor in training, and all-round legend Jemima Montag. Jemima shares her journey from Little Athletics to the Olympic podium, the incredible work she's doing through her PlayOn program helping girls stay involved in sport, and the mindset tools she uses to navigate pressure, setbacks, and elite competition.

Together they explore discipline vs motivation, balancing medical study with professional sport, race-day mental strategies, and why movement is one of the most powerful tools we have for both physical and mental wellbeing.

Plus, Hayles and Jussie break down the science behind that post-run glow and share their weekly recommendations.

In This Episode

00:00 Podcast Warm-Up 00:05 International Running Day Celebration 00:42 100K Downloads Milestone 02:29 Deload Week Chat 04:55 ASICS Get The Glow Campaign 06:16 Meet Jemima Montag 07:16 PlayOn: Keeping Girls in Sport 10:53 From Little Athletics to the Olympics 16:07 Managing Setbacks & Building Resilience 18:24 Discipline vs Motivation 22:34 Race-Day Mindset & Mental Cues 25:17 Balancing Medicine and Elite Sport 28:16 Juggling Life, Training & Support Systems 29:26 Why Movement Matters 33:33 The Post-Workout Glow 35:09 What's Next for Jemima? 36:58 Where to Follow Jemima 37:41 The Science Behind Feeling Good After Exercise 39:04 Blood Flow, Skin Health & Recovery 40:53 Endorphins, Dopamine & The Runner's High 45:37 Finding Your Glow Through Movement 46:16 Weekly Recommendations & Wrap Up

Follow Jemima

Learn more about Jemima's work with PlayOn and follow her journey as she continues her build towards future international competition. JEMIMAS INSTAGRAM

This Week's Takeaway

You don't need expensive treatments, perfect routines, or hours in the gym to find your glow. Sometimes all it takes is 15 minutes of movement, a pair of running shoes, and a reminder of what your body is capable of.

Jussie and Hayles Recco of the week is MADE TO COVER

Happy Running 💛 Hayles & Jussie x