Marie “Lootie” Leautey ran around the world. Over 28,000 kilometers. Four continents. One stroller. Zero injuries.

In this episode of Execs Who Run, Lootie shares how she went from a pack-a-day smoker to the fastest woman to circumnavigate the globe on foot—solo and self-supported. Her story is one of radical reinvention, powered by spreadsheets, strategy, and a deep curiosity about what’s possible.

Key Moments in This Episode:

The run that changed everything: from a 1km struggle to marathon training

How Greece sparked her love of triathlon and event creation

Leaving corporate leadership to build grassroots sports communities

Planning a global run like a CFO: logistics, injury prevention, and mindset

Running through COVID, crossing the Andes, and pushing through the Nullarbor

How she stayed injury-free across 28,000+ kilometers

The moment she reached the Sydney Opera House and what came next

Resources & Links:

Lootie’s Website: lootie-run.com

Lootie’s Book: Lootie’s World Run on Amazon

World Runners Association: worldrunnersassociation.org

Follow Marie “Lootie” Leautey:

Instagram: @lootierun

Website: https://lootie-run.com

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Website: execswhorun.com

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Clive Ormerod has led some of the most exciting brands in Australasia—but at his core, he’s a man who finds his best thinking on the run.

In this episode, Clive joins Jason to talk about his unique journey from aspiring pilot to retail entrepreneur, Nike marketing leader, Les Mills CEO, and now global CEO of AS Colour. With stories from New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, and beyond, Clive shares the mindset shifts that have shaped his leadership and the role running plays in keeping him grounded, clear-headed, and driven.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Growing up in South Africa and discovering sport later in life

How retail and Nike shaped his leadership and love for movement

Leading Les Mills through global disruption and the COVID crisis

The link between endurance sport and leadership resilience

Returning to New Zealand and redefining success through simplicity

Why every leader should commit to doing something hard

Lessons on storytelling, team culture, and customer obsession

Follow Clive Ormerod:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliveormerod/

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt: LinkedIn | Instagram

Execs Who Run: LinkedIn | Instagram

Website: execswhorun.com

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If Clive’s story inspired you, follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform. Share this episode with a friend or leader who’s ready to run toward growth.