Zoey has an intense love for running. An hour interview almost became two and we only scratched the surface.
I chose Zoey for the A-Z seriesZoey has helped me on my running journey. I clearly remember the moment three years ago when my sister Tracie told me she had found an online running coach, Zoey from Operation Move, to help her train for her first 10 km event. Tracie’s running success in turn inspired me and gave me trust that I too could succeed if I was consistent and put in the work.
Zoey not only loves running but she loves helping others discover that they can be a runner, and not only that, they can dispel false inner beliefs and achieve whatever they once thought was impossible.
Not so many years ago Zoey wasn’t a runner. Her initial motivation to run was weight loss and soon running became central to her personal wellbeing. Zoey also enjoyed walking and would often walk for a couple of hours at a time. Now most of her runs are around two hours – it’s her happy distance.
Zoey, wife and mum of two is also a remote personal assistant. Her businesses enable her to maintain work and home life balance. She can manage her time to be there for her kids while doing what she loves. Perhaps she could earn a higher salary in full time employment, however the sacrifices are worth it.
Her running business started out as a blog with a friend. Soon she had many requests for help, so keen to do things properly Zoey enrolled in a coaching course with the Athletics Australia.
As an accredited coach Zoey has helped over 100 people participate in her Learn to Run program. She also coaches individuals and develops personalised training plans. Her newsletter has more than 4,000 subscribers and she has recorded over 100 podcasts which in total have been downloaded 93,000 times.
Zoey has seen lives transform. Running achievements have empowered individuals to make other life changing decisions. This is the aspect of Zoey’s job that fuels her fire. Helping people who thought they could never run, building self-worth and inner belief – this keeps her going.
I feel indebted to Zoey. Her program was a turning point for my sister Tracie and for us both it began a chapter in our lives that has gifted us so much happiness, improved health and beautiful friendships.
