Blind Magic in Alice Springs: Rising with Supercat

Join Murray Stewart in episode 1680, "Blind Magic in Alice Springs," as he opens up about a recent family loss and the beautiful send-off for his beloved aunt. Murray reflects on how moments of grief can be eased by simple routines and, more importantly, by engaging in projects that reflect who we are.He discusses being "project-driven"—from forming the Rate Powers Association to launching the Running Academy of Central Australia—and how those commitments restore purpose and lift the spirit. Murray shares a personal coaching story about his young athlete Harry (aka Supercat), explaining why he skipped a team session to avoid passing on his low energy and instead brought Harry home for a focused workout.Listeners get the training details: a gut‑breaking set of 20‑second sprint repeats (eight reps) finished with a 30‑second sprint on the bike with hands off the handlebars to replicate running mechanics. Murray describes the session’s powerful effect — both coach and athlete leaving rejuvenated — and how getting stuck into meaningful work can change your mood and momentum.Practical takeaways include simple coping techniques (walks, sun, water) and the stronger prescription to tackle something that matters to you — a painting, a song, a project, or a coaching session — to turn a grimace into a smile. Murray closes by noting he’ll be back at Harry’s two‑kilometre base run tomorrow night and signs off with a Blind Magic Communications production.