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 training

How Greece sparked her love of triathlon and event creation

Leaving corporate leadership to build grassroots sports communities

Planning a global run like a CFO: logistics, injury prevention, and mindset

Running through COVID, crossing the Andes, and pushing through the Nullarbor

How she stayed injury-free across 28,000+ kilometers

The moment she reached the Sydney Opera House and what came next

Resources & Links:

Lootie’s Website: lootie-run.com

Lootie’s Book: Lootie’s World Run on Amazon

World Runners Association: worldrunnersassociation.org

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Instagram: @lootierun

Website: https://lootie-run.com

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