Execs Who Run brings life, leadership, and the miles in between together through unscripted conversations with high-achieving leaders. Hosted by Jason Hunt—elite marathon runner and executive search professional—this podcast dives into the personal stories, insights, and habits that shape today’s leaders.
Whether it’s finding balance, building resilience, or gaining clarity, discover how running connects to their journeys both on and off the pavement. Perfect for leaders, runners, and anyone looking for inspiration one step at a time.
Execs Who Run brings life, leadership, and the miles in between together through unscripted conversations with high-achieving leaders. Hosted by Jason Hunt—elite marathon runner and executive search professional—this podcast dives into the personal stories, insights, and habits that shape today’s leaders.
Whether it’s finding balance, building resilience, or gaining clarity, discover how running connects to their journeys both on and off the pavement. Perfect for leaders, runners, and anyone looking for inspiration one step at a time.
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
Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:
Jason Hunt Instagram: @jasonzane_
Execs Who Run Instagram: @execswhorun
Jason Hunt LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonzanehunt
Execs Who Run LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/execswhorun
Website: execswhorun.com
Support the Show:
If Lootie’s story inspired you, please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform—and share it with someone who needs a little motivation to start their own run.
