Sarah Paduano
runner | writer | veteran | mentor
Run. For your life, for your joy, for your calm and peace of mind. Run. Because your legs are strong and your lungs are aching for the taste of air. Run. Because what's the point of a life spent walking in the middle?
Running For Life Australia
About me
I am an enthusiastic runner living in Perth, Western Australia. My husband and I enjoy spending time outdoors and making the most of our beautiful home town on the Swan river.
Running has been a constant companion in my life for more than two decades. It evolved into a true passion during my service in the military, police force, and emergency services. Throughout my career and more so while completing my degree , I developed a keen interest in exploring and understanding both the physiological and psychological benefits of exercise.
Running helps me confidently face the challenges I experience in life, particularly since being diagnosed with complex PTSD, depression, and ADHD. Join me on Running For Life as I share the triumphs and obstacles of my running journey, including training strategies, nutrition tips, recipes, goal-setting, inspirational running anecdotes, gear and gadget recommendations.
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* Bachelor of Psychology (Honours, First Class) | Curtin University
* Accredited Level 1 Recreational Running Coach | Athletics Australia
Latest Posts
Berlin Marathon: Almost Taper Time
Berlin Marathon: Almost Taper Time Berlin Marathon: Almost Taper Time In less than three weeks I’ll fly out to Berlin, ready to tackle my 9th full marathon, and second world major. The official training block commenced at the start of July. But I’ve been building my base fitness since returning to running in February. This marathon build has not been
Marathon Training Interrupted
Marathon Training Interrupted Challenges such as illness, injury, or other life circumstances happen, but they needn’t derail us entirely Slowly but surely, I have rebuilt my fitness since February. I commenced my official training block for Berlin Marathon on the 8th July. After being unable to run at all for six months, I worked hard to rehabilitate my injury and
The Berlin Marathon Build Begins
The Berlin Marathon Build Begins The Berlin Marathon Build Begins The 50th running of the Berlin Marathon is just 12 weeks away, and my official training block starts on Monday 8th July. Building up a steady training base since March, my weekly running volume has topped at around 90 kilometres. The last couple of weeks has been a reset as
Facing Mental Health Challenges Head-on With Running
Facing Mental Health Challenges Head-on With Running Being Honest About Mental Health Challenges We are becoming increasingly aware of the mental health challenges so many of us face in our lives. As people in positions of influence, be they celebrities, sports stars, or politicians, become willing to disclose their personal experiences, it can light the way for others. I have
Marathons & Ultras
What's next?
Drive: gets you to start running
Discipline:gets you to the start line
Determination:gets you to the finish line
Running For Life Australia – Sarah Paduano