Shona Farr didn’t set out to become a runner; she just wanted to walk 5k in under 50min.

What started as power-walking at the back of the pack quietly turned into running, racing, injury setbacks, and a deep love for the running community. Along the way, Shona navigated a broken ankle (in fact, twice), torn ligaments, post-menopause training, and the self-doubt that comes with starting later in life.

In this truly uplifting episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty chat with Shona about going all-in on every run, the power of on-course support, and why inspiring other women (especially post-menopause) has become central to her running journey. From building the Slow AF Brisbane group to racing overseas and lining up a wild events, Shona's story is about courage, patience, and proving your story matters... even when you think it doesn’t.

Follow Shona's journey https://www.instagram.com/shonarunsveryslowly/

In this episode:

• Starting with walking before discovering running
• Accelerating from parkrun to 10Ks and half marathons
• Running post-menopause and inspiring other women
• Why community and on-course support matter so much
• Balancing family, travel, and running goals
• Racing overseas and what’s ahead

Runbelievable: real runners, unreal stories.

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