Tim Minchin — comedian, composer, lyricist, actor, and accidental marathon trainee — shares the story of how running has been a thread through every stage of his life. From childhood asthma in Perth, to Melbourne’s struggling artist years, through the highs of Matilda, the heartbreak of Larrikins, and his current build-up to the Melbourne Marathon, Tim reflects on how running has given him resilience, self-worth, and perspective at every stage. It’s a conversation about creativity, leadership, and why running continues to shape the way he approaches life and work.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Growing up with asthma and discovering endurance through hockey

• Why running became a coping mechanism in his toughest Melbourne years

• The role running played during creative success and setbacks — from Matilda to Larrikins

• Stories from his 91-minute half marathon in London and a City2Surf PB at 49

• Training routines, favourite Sydney routes, and rediscovering the joy of running

• How running connects to resilience, creativity, and leadership in his life today

• Preparing for the Melbourne Marathon at 50, and what it means at this stage of his life

• Reflections on identity, ambition, and proving things to yourself when no one else is watching

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