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EXECS WHO RUN

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

20 Jul 2025

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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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