Fair Go's Haydn Jones is a bloody Good Sort! || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP72 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Haydn Jones Hadyn Jones is an ultramarathon runner (that’s one of the caps he wears). He is also a well-known current affairs TV host. You may recognize the face or voice from Fair Go, Seven Sharp, the good sorts segment at the end of the news on Sunday night (a really cool feature he has done for years).
He is also a dad and a husband. All roles that he juggles successfully. His secret includes getting his long runs done when the kids are in bed!
We discussed his running journey, his career including his early years working with Sir Paul Holmes and the decision to relocate and work from Taranaki. We talk about his home life, his recollections from losing his dad at the age of 5 and much more.
I loved sitting down with Haydn and I hope you guys enjoy it too. Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.
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Brief Summary
Don Harvey and Hayden Jones discuss running, mental health, and their experiences with ultra marathons, including the Ring of Fire.
Key points
- Running as a Midlife Reset. Exploring how running can rejuvenate life during a midlife crisis.
- The Joy of Completing an Ultra. The euphoric feeling after finishing a challenging run.
- The Challenge of Leaving Auckland. Leaving the media hub of Auckland for Taranaki was seen as career suicide by some.
- The Evolution of Good Sorts. The show Good Sorts was inspired by a concept from America, reimagined for a Kiwi audience.
- The Impact of Fair Go. Fair Go remains a vital show for those seeking justice against wrongdoings.
- The Impact of Loss. Reflecting on how losing his father shaped his parenting style.
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Episode highlights
- Running as a Midlife ResetExploring how running can rejuvenate life during a midlife crisis.“It’s almost like a midlife reset.”2:56May 20, 2023
- The Joy of Completing an UltraThe euphoric feeling after finishing a challenging run.“You just feel like a million dollars.”4:11May 20, 2023
- The Challenge of Leaving AucklandLeaving the media hub of Auckland for Taranaki was seen as career suicide by some.“People said my career was done.”19:15May 20, 2023
- The Evolution of Good SortsThe show Good Sorts was inspired by a concept from America, reimagined for a Kiwi audience.“I ripped the idea off from... it’s called heroes or something.”23:25May 20, 2023
- The Impact of Fair GoFair Go remains a vital show for those seeking justice against wrongdoings.“It’s the show that no one wants to be on because you’ve either been ripped off or you’re ripping people off.”29:51May 20, 2023
- The Impact of LossReflecting on how losing his father shaped his parenting style.“I never had a dad so I really want to be the best one I can be.”36:05May 20, 2023
- Memories of ChildhoodSharing poignant memories of his father and the longing for a paternal figure.“I always wished for a dad.”40:22May 20, 2023
- Navigating Mental HealthDiscussing the challenges of mental health in the age of social media.“You can feel inadequate like suddenly what you’re doing is not enough.”48:04May 20, 2023
