Marie “Lootie” Leautey: CFO to Running Around the World Record Holder

Marie “Lootie” Leautey ran around the world. Over 28,000 kilometers. Four continents. One stroller. Zero injuries.In this episode of Execs Who Run, Lootie shares how she went from a pack-a-day smoker to the fastest woman to circumnavigate the globe on foot—solo and self-supported. Her story is one of radical reinvention, powered by spreadsheets, strategy, and a deep curiosity about what’s possible.Key Moments in This Episode:The run that changed everything: from a 1km struggle to marathon trainingHow Greece sparked her love of triathlon and event creationLeaving corporate leadership to build grassroots sports communitiesPlanning a global run like a CFO: logistics, injury prevention, and mindsetRunning through COVID, crossing the Andes, and pushing through the NullarborHow she stayed injury-free across 28,000+ kilometersThe moment she reached the Sydney Opera House and what came nextResources & Links:Lootie’s Website: lootie-run.comLootie’s Book: Lootie’s World Run on AmazonWorld Runners Association: worldrunnersassociation.orgFollow Marie “Lootie” Leautey:Instagram: @lootierunWebsite: https://lootie-run.comStay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:Jason Hunt Instagram: @jasonzane_Execs Who Run Instagram: @execswhorunJason Hunt LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonzanehuntExecs Who Run LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/execswhorunWebsite: execswhorun.comSupport the Show:If Lootie’s story inspired you, please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform—and share it with someone who needs a little motivation to start their own run.

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