Postcards presenter Brodie Harper runs her own race: ‘Marathons are particularly special to me’

When not presenting beautiful escapes on the TV series Postcards, Brodie Harper is running her heart out.

Lifestyle and travel presenter Brodie Harper. Photos: Eugene Hyland

Who Postcards presenter Brodie Harper. Where Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula with husband Heath Meldrum, daughter Jess, nine, and two King Charles cavalier dogs. Favourite thing Our puppy Lucy is 10 and an absolute sweetheart. We got her when I was pregnant with Jess. Inspiration Coastal with lots of white with a touch of blue. Home is “We also live in a terrifically leafy area with an abundance of wildlife.”

Lifestyle and travel presenter Brodie Harper, Photos: Eugene Hyland

Brodie Harper has many gigs on the go, from hosting Beauty Break for Chemist Warehouse to dedicating her time to the MyRoom Children’s Cancer Charity, but the Postcards presenter says kicking back on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula with her family is when she breathes easiest.

Brodie and her husband, model and athlete, Heath Meldrum, bought an original 1970s home in a lush, tree-lined suburban street a little over a decade ago. Owing to its tired state, the home afforded the couple the opportunity to create their own dream property with a coastal-inspired theme.

Brodie Harper and her husband Heath Meldrum at the state memorial service for former Australian cricketer Shane Warne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images)

“The house is north facing and has so many windows,” says Brodie, who adds these windows provide a certain charm., which she loves. Over time, the couple has renovated the entire home, including adding new bathrooms, kitchen, whitewash floorboards and a stacker door along the back of the house.

Brodie, who has worked Postcards for 14 years running, is also a passionate marathoner and recently graduated from a sports nutrition course.

Brodie Harper has several presenting gigs on the go

“I don’t often get time to relax at home as we are always on the go, but if I do, we have a beautiful picture window in our family room that looks out at a magnificent gum tree and I like to sit there,” she says.

“You could really be absolutely anywhere.”

Words: Catherine Nikas-Boulos  Pictures: Eugene Hyland

Second hand find.

The coffee table was a find at a second-hand shop in Tyabb (Victoria) called the Vintage Shed. I saw it and just knew it would be perfect for our house.

A family that bikes together …

My family got me a new bike for my birthday. We love being active as a family and we throw our bikes in the car on any adventure we go on.

A work of art by Ali Hill

The art is a painting of me. We attended an art show and one of the artists had painted me. Her name is Ali Hill – the minute my husband saw it he purchased it.

Brodie is committed to staying healthy

I train really hard for all my runs but the marathons are particularly special to me. I’ve run seven marathons now and everyone reminds me of how strong I am.

Favourite pair of sneakers

As a marathon runner I go through a lot of runners. I couldn’t live without them. They would have to be my most worn item.

Keeping track of her best times

As a runner you just can’t live without a good watch. It’s a great way to monitor your distance, speed and so on.

Starting her day right with a healthy breakfast

My NutriBullet would have to be my most used kitchen appliance. I have a smoothie every morning to start the day. I don’t know what I’d do without it.

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