Episode #14: Catriona McGregor: Chasing Balance – Law, Leadership, and 100km Races

In this episode of Execs Who Run, we meet Catriona McGregor, a lawyer, executive, mother, and ultramarathon runner who has learned that true growth happens beyond the comfort zone.

Born in Scotland, Catriona grew up moving between England and Scotland before pursuing law and building her career in corporate M&A. Along the way, she discovered scuba diving, spending years diving remote waters from Fiji to the Galápagos Islands. That same spirit of adventure and community later drew her into running.

Motherhood reshaped everything. With twins at home and a demanding career, Catriona turned to running as her personal sanctuary—a way to carve out space for herself amidst life’s demands. What began as beach runs evolved into marathons, trail races, and eventually the Ultra-Trail Australia 100km event. Along the way, she learned to let go of perfectionism, embrace fear, and see failure as part of growth.

Her leadership career at Domain paralleled her running journey. From helping list the company on the ASX to taking on broader executive responsibilities, she’s grown into a leader who values resilience, balance, and authenticity. Today, she models for her team the importance of “leaving loudly”—making space for both personal and professional goals.

This episode is a testament to courage and balance: whether facing sharks under the ocean, deadlines in the boardroom, or steep climbs on the trail, Catriona proves that resilience is built step by step, choice by choice, race by race.