We are proud to welcome Lisa Weightman to our journey in Wuxi, China, in March 2025.

Lisa is a four-time Olympian and one of Australia’s most accomplished long-distance runners. In 2023, she achieved her personal best marathon time of 2:23:15 at the Osaka Marathon. Recently, she made history by becoming the first Australian runner to be sponsored by Li-Ning, the renowned Chinese sportswear and equipment brand founded by Olympic gymnast Li Ning.

Beyond her achievements at running, Lisa leads an inspiring life as a full-time professional, a devoted mother, and a loving wife—masterfully balancing elite sport with career and family commitments.

We are honored to have her with our podcast. Let’s take this opportunity to hear her story: why she chose Wuxi, why Li-Ning, what her daily life looks like, how she trains, and what drives her passion for running.

Lisa at 2025 Wuxi Marathon:

Warming up for the Wuxi Marathon:

At Expo:

Shakeout Run:

Post-Marathon feast

Pete's noodle feast:

And recovery day meal: Shake Shack

Looking forward to our next journey: