Life & LeisureSep 7, 2026 – 5.00amJames Thornton is chief executive of the small group tour operator Intrepid Travel. He lives in Melbourne.Why running?You can do it with almost no preparation, almost anywhere. For me, it has always been the best way to de-stress, find clarity and think. I’ve solved more work problems on a run than I ever have at my desk. My wife, Nat Placko, will attest to this: whenever I need to find that mental space, she tells me to go for a run to feel better. She’s always right. Running is also important for me when I’m travelling. Getting a run in is the first thing I try to do after a long-haul flight. It doesn’t matter what time it is; a run always helps me shake any jet lag.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
How jet lag, grief and Guinness power this CEO’s love of running
Whether it’s on a marathon course or after a long-haul flight, pounding the pavement is this travel exec’s go-to stress buster.
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