Commodore Peter Scott’s journey from submarine commander to mountain ultrarunner is as bold as it is inspiring.

In this episode, Peter reveals how a life of deep-sea leadership transformed into a pursuit of ultra-distance endurance—and what it taught him about service, sacrifice, and self-mastery.

Key Moments in This Episode:

- What it takes to earn submarine command in the Navy’s elite training program

- The day his submarine ran aground and the leadership reckoning that followed

- Why he left drinking behind to pursue his first marathon

- The transformation from marathoner to ultrarunner to UTMB finisher

- How the mountains replaced the majesty of the sea

- The four Ps that guide Peter in races—and in life

- What self-belief really means under pressure

Resources & Links:

Peter’s Book: Running Deep

Follow Peter Scott:

LinkedIn: Peter Scott on LinkedIn

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👟 Strava Group: Execs Who Run on Strava

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt: LinkedIn

Execs Who Run: LinkedIn

Instagram: @execswhorun

Website: execswhorun.com

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If Peter’s story moved you, please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform—and share this episode with someone who leads—or runs—with purpose.

Heather Hawkins faced ovarian cancer at 41 and transformed her toughest moment into a remarkable journey of resilience, adventure, and advocacy.

In this deeply moving conversation, Heather shares the story of how running helped her reclaim life, conquer incredible global challenges, and raise powerful awareness for ovarian cancer.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Heather’s transformative cancer diagnosis and journey back to health.

From a 4km fun run in gardening shoes to ultramarathon adventures.

Winning the North Pole Marathon at -41°C.

Completing the World Marathon Challenge: 7 marathons, 7 continents, 7 days.

Running the Marathon des Sables, 250km across the Sahara Desert.

A 520km epic ultramarathon across Australia's Outback.

The deeper purpose behind Heather's running and advocacy work.

Her next goal: setting a new Australian 24-hour running record at age 60.

Resources & Links:

Heather’s Book: Adventurous Spirit

Ovarian Cancer Australia (ovariancancer.net.au)

Can Too Foundation (cantoo.org.au)

Calix Immunotherapy (calixar.com)

Follow Heather’s Journey:

Heather’s Instagram

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt (LinkedIn)

Execs Who Run (LinkedIn)

Instagram: @execswhorun

execswhorun.com

Support the Show: If Heather’s journey moved you, please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform, and share this episode with someone who could use a dose of inspiration.

Roger Hanney isn’t just a runner—he’s a force of nature.

As the man behind HOKA’s rise in Australia and New Zealand, Roger helped turn an obscure, oversized shoe into one of the most trusted names in running. From battling early industry scepticism to watching the big brands follow suit (looking at you, Nike), he’s lived the brand’s growth from the inside out.

But Roger’s story doesn’t stop at retail strategy and product launches. He’s also an ultra-endurance athlete who became the first Type 1 diabetic in the world to complete the 4 Deserts Grand Slam—a series of four 250km footraces across the Atacama, Gobi, Sahara, and Antarctica.

In this two-part conversation, we go wide and deep.
In Part One, we cover: 👟 The early days of HOKA and why the brand was seen as “moon shoes”
👟 Whether Nike really did follow HOKA’s lead on shoe design
👟 Roger’s mindset shift after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
👟 What it took to build trust in a radically different running shoe
👟 Balancing brand leadership, family life, and long trail runs
👟 Why sometimes, you just need to give it a go

Part Two goes deep into the 4 Deserts Grand Slam, what it takes to suffer well, and how adventure has shaped Roger’s view on leadership and life. Stay tuned.

This one’s for the shoe nerds, the adventurers, and anyone who’s ever asked, “Can I really do this?”

🔗 Connect with Roger

📸 Instagram – @roger.hanney
🌐 HOKA ANZ – hoka.com.au | hoka.co.nz

🔗 Connect with Jason & Execs Who Run

🔗 Jason Hunt – LinkedIn
🔗 Execs Who Run – LinkedIn Page
🌐 execswhorun.com
📸 Instagram – @execswhorun

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And don’t miss Part Two, where we take on the deserts, the suffering, and the mindset behind it all.