Episode 48: Jenny Bushell / Lake District runner
From Run The Business by Low Fat Radio
April 27, 2026 · 1h 9m · Season 1 · Episode 48
About this episode
Jenny Bushell discusses her journey from education to trail running coaching, emphasizing resilience and enjoyment in both running and business.
Jenny Bushell shares her inspiring transition from a senior education role to becoming a trail running coach, guiding individuals from couch to ultra-distance. Jenny’s outdoor passion fuels her business, and with Ant explores her focus on resilience, identity, and enjoyment of the process. Keywords Running, leadership, enjoyment, resilience, education, trail running, coaching. Key Topics The evolution of running: marathons, trail ultramarathons, and the Bob Graham Round Building a diversified businesses The importance of identity, mental resilience, and acceptance in overcoming injuries How trail running techniques and mindset influence business leadership and decision-making Strategies for effective coaching: personalisation, fostering enjoyment, and client relationships The role of landscape and perspective in mental clarity and problem-solving Advice for aspiring runners and leaders: embrace imperfection, focus on enjoyment, and define success on your own terms Connect with Jenny Bushell: Website Instagram Run The Business is presented by Anthony Gay and produced by Hywel Evans
People in this episode
Host: Anthony Gay
Guest: Jenny Bushell
Topics covered
- transition to coaching
- trail running
- mental resilience
- business leadership
- effective coaching strategies
- landscape and perspective
- embracing imperfection
Keywords
- running
- leadership
- enjoyment
- resilience
- education
- trail running
- coaching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Run The Business, Low Fat Radio
Places: Lake District
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