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All things mental and physical health! You’ll find in-depth interviews with runners as we delve into why they run and what keeps them running. And interviews with specialists on the brain and the effects of exercise on it – chemically and physically. Plus tips to keep you moving with a positive mindset.. So much goodness
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8 hours ago
8 hours ago
Today, we’re checking back in with my daughter (and fellow Delirious 2026 athlete), Nikki Frost - and let’s just say… it’s been a week for her.
From finally getting on top of months of gut issues (goodbye mid-run vomiting 👋) to suddenly being taken out by a painful ITB flare-up, Nikki shares the emotional and physical rollercoaster of training when your body has other ideas.
We talk honestly about the mental load of injury, the temptation to “just push through,” and how hard it is to sit still when your whole identity is built around moving forward. There’s also plenty of practical trail chat – running poles, shoes that really shouldn’t be Gore-Tex, leaking soft flasks, and Nikki’s current obsession with maple syrup as fuel (including putting it in coffee… yes, really).
It’s raw, relatable, and a very real snapshot of what the Delirious journey actually looks like – not just the highlight reel.
Get ready for:
• ITB pain vs throwing up – which is actually worse?
• The frustration of losing momentum when training was finally clicking
• Managing injury when rest feels harder than running
• Why Gore-Tex trail shoes are a trap
• Maple syrup, Coco Pops, flapjacks… and fuelling experiments in progress
• The mental battle of not entering another race just to feel “back on track”
A few takeaways from Nikki:
•Fix the gut first – nutrition stress is exhausting
•Injury messes with your head as much as your legs
•Cross-training helps, but it’s not the same
•Routine matters (a lot)
•Sometimes the smartest move feels like the hardest one
Nikki is still moving forward – just more carefully, more consciously, and with a lot of positive vibes being sent her way 💛
If you’ve ever felt derailed, stuck, or frustrated by your body mid-training block… this one will hit home.
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
💛 Want your running to feel lighter again?
If this conversation resonated, you’ll love The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a set of guided audios and simple tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
A couple of BIG favours:
1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and review the podcast — it helps more runners discover it.
2️⃣ Come on the podcast and share your running journey, or refer someone you’d love me to interview (even if you don’t know them personally!). Let’s stop keeping the power of running a secret.
Find me on Facebook or Instagram at ZenRUN.club, or email hello@zenrun.club
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✨ Run easy. Run happy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who actually get it.
👉 zenrun.club
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2 days ago
2 days ago
In this third check-in with Karin Ridley, we get a very real look at what the final stretch doesn’t always look like when you’re training for Delirious WEST 2026.
After a nasty fall during a Christmas run, Karin has been dealing with a stubborn hip issue that’s limited her running and forced a big mindset shift. Instead of panicking, she’s doing what experienced ultra runners do best – managing what she can control.
We chat about physio visits (finally 😅), modified training, cross-training, strength work, and why finding medical professionals who get runners makes all the difference. Karin also shares how she’s tightened up her nutrition, gone alcohol-free, and brought more structure into her prep as the start line gets closer.
This is a great listen if you’ve ever:
• Had an injury pop up at the worst possible time
• Felt nervous but determined heading into the final weeks
• Needed to adjust expectations without losing belief
• Remembered that Delirious is as much about people and mindset as it is about distance
Honest, funny, and very relatable – this one is a reminder that getting to the line is often the real win.
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
💛 Want your running to feel lighter again?
If this conversation resonated, you’ll love The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a set of guided audios and simple tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
A couple of BIG favours:
1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and review the podcast — it helps more runners discover it.
2️⃣ Come on the podcast and share your running journey, or refer someone you’d love me to interview (even if you don’t know them personally!). Let’s stop keeping the power of running a secret.
Find me on Facebook or Instagram at ZenRUN.club, or email hello@zenrun.club
🎧 Don’t miss an episode
Subscribe to the ZenRUN Podcast in your favourite podcast app so new conversations land straight in your ears.
✨ Run easy. Run happy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who actually get it.
👉 zenrun.club
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Warren Page is one of those runners who makes you feel instantly calmer about your own running journey.
Growing up in country Western Australia, Warren’s love for movement started early - bikes, bush, freedom, and plenty of mischief. These days, he’s a personal trainer, runner, ocean swimmer, and deep thinker who’s gradually found his way into trail running and now, ultra-distance goals (including a 100-miler at Delirious).
In this episode, we chat about Warren’s transition from strength and powerlifting into endurance running, the hard lessons learned from doing too much, too soon, and why walking hills, running tired, and strength training properly have become non-negotiables for him.
Warren is refreshingly honest about injuries, shin splints, ego traps, and why slowing down — especially with a walk-run approach — completely changed his relationship with running. This is a grounded, practical, and very human conversation about building durability, staying curious, and learning to listen to your body.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not built like a runner,” struggled with recurring niggles, or wondered how everyday runners actually prepare for long events — you’ll love this one.
🏃♂️ Tips from Warren you’ll hear in this episode:
• Walk the hills — even small inclines — it’s not weakness, it’s survival (and snack time)
• Use walk-run early and often to reduce impact and build consistency
• Don’t copy the elites — they’re mutants 😉
• Strength training matters, and eventually you need load (not just bodyweight)
• Sled work is gold for runners — strength without smashing your legs
• Run tired sometimes, but keep it easy
• Find places and ways of running that you genuinely enjoy (Netflix counts!)
• Slow running helps you feel what’s working — and notice issues before they become injuries
Warren’s website and socials -
https://www.instagram.com/bronxtraining/
https://www.youtube.com/@bronxtraining
https://www.bronxtraining.com.au/
💛 Want your running to feel lighter again?
If this conversation resonated, you’ll love The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a set of guided audios and simple tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
A couple of BIG favours:
1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and review the podcast — it helps more runners discover it.
2️⃣ Come on the podcast and share your running journey, or refer someone you’d love me to interview (even if you don’t know them personally!). Let’s stop keeping the power of running a secret.
Find me on Facebook or Instagram at ZenRUN.club, or email hello@zenrun.club
🎧 Don’t miss an episode
Subscribe to the ZenRUN Podcast in your favourite podcast app so new conversations land straight in your ears.
✨ Run easy. Run happy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who actually get it.
👉 zenrun.club
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7 days ago
7 days ago
This week’s mindful moment is a gentle reminder of the power in repetition: do one simple movement repeatedly. Choose a movement—like raising your arms, stretching side to side, or rolling your shoulders—and repeat it slowly and intentionally for a few minutes. Let your breath guide the rhythm: inhale as you move, exhale as you return.
The repetition becomes a moving meditation, easing your body and calming your mind without needing to overthink. It’s the perfect practice for shifting stuck energy, settling your nervous system, and coming back to yourself—one gentle movement at a time.
💛 Want running (and life) to feel a little lighter?
If you loved this Mindful Moment, you’ll enjoy The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a simple set of guided audios and tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and get back to enjoying movement again.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
Help us spread the word:
1️⃣ Enjoying the podcast? A quick like or review really helps other runners find it.
2️⃣ Got a story - or know a runner we should chat with? Message us on Facebook or Instagram, or email hello@zenrun.club
✨ Run happy. Run easy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who get it.
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Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
In this third check-in with Matthew Farrand, we dive into the real middle phase of Delirious WEST 2026 prep – where learning, adapting, and listening to your body matters more than ticking perfect boxes.
Matthew shares a big post-Christmas training milestone: completing a tough 43-mile ultra in the UK winter, with frozen mud, canal paths, head-torch running, and a very honest “this was harder than I expected” reflection. It was proper endurance training – finishing empty, but healthy – and that’s a win.
We talk through:
• What that ultra revealed about fatigue, recovery, and strength gaps
• Why quad strength and upper-back conditioning suddenly matter a lot
• The surprisingly brilliant idea of switching from trail shoes to road shoes mid-race
• Carrying shoes in your vest – pros, cons, and shoulder soreness lessons
• Gaiters, poles, packs, and why now is the time to test gear (not race week!)
• Fuel experiments – from jelly babies and Kendal mint cake to quesadillas and squash-proof pastries
• Why Delirious is basically a moving picnic, not a gel-fest
• Letting go of data obsession and trusting feel, experience, and common sense
• The shift from “more running” to more walking as specific Delirious prep
• Juggling family life, work changes, and fewer weekly runs – without losing momentum
• Matthew’s grounded philosophy: healthy beats perfectly fit, every time
This episode is a great reminder that endurance success isn’t about heroic training weeks – it’s about consistency, adaptability, and arriving at the start line ready to go.
If you’re training for something big (or just trying to keep running part of your life), you’ll get a lot from this one.
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
💛 Want your running to feel lighter again?
If this conversation resonated, you’ll love The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a set of guided audios and simple tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
A couple of BIG favours:
1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and review the podcast — it helps more runners discover it.
2️⃣ Come on the podcast and share your running journey, or refer someone you’d love me to interview (even if you don’t know them personally!). Let’s stop keeping the power of running a secret.
Find me on Facebook or Instagram at ZenRUN.club, or email hello@zenrun.club
🎧 Don’t miss an episode
Subscribe to the ZenRUN Podcast in your favourite podcast app so new conversations land straight in your ears.
✨ Run easy. Run happy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who actually get it.
👉 zenrun.club
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Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
In this third Delirious WEST 2026 check-in, I catch up with Bianca O’Neill after a huge few weeks of running, learning, and life shifts – and honestly, it’s one of my favourite updates so far.
We chat about a jam-packed summer of long runs, including the Six Inch Ultra Christmas Party, a New Year’s Eve ultra adventure, and Bianca’s annual birthday run tradition. The big theme? Confidence is back. After a quieter patch late last year, Bianca’s been stacking solid kilometres, testing nutrition properly, and remembering why she loves this stuff.
She also shares what didn’t quite go to plan on her birthday run (hello sore hip and toilet logistics 😅), why that’s still totally okay, and how all of this is feeding perfectly into her next races – the True Blue 100K and the Sandman 50K (yes… sand, water crossings, and a 2am start).
But the biggest news? Bianca has officially completed her UESCA Ultra Running Coach certification – smashing the final exam and stepping confidently into her next chapter as a coach. We talk about:
• Studying something you actually care about (and becoming mildly obsessed with it)
• Applying what you learn directly to your own running
• Balancing lived experience with “textbook” theory
• That mix of excitement + nerves that means you’re doing something that matters
We also touch on work changes, motivation, building routines that support training, and why 2026 is shaping up to be a big, bold year.
If you love honest training chats, real-world ultra prep, and hearing runners grow into coaches, you’ll love this one.
🎧 Tune in and catch Bianca right in the middle of it all.
Connect with Bianca’s on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/queenbee_ultrarunner/
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
💛 Want your running to feel lighter again?
If this conversation resonated, you’ll love The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a set of guided audios and simple tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
A couple of BIG favours:
1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and review the podcast — it helps more runners discover it.
2️⃣ Come on the podcast and share your running journey, or refer someone you’d love me to interview (even if you don’t know them personally!). Let’s stop keeping the power of running a secret.
Find me on Facebook or Instagram at ZenRUN.club, or email hello@zenrun.club
🎧 Don’t miss an episode
Subscribe to the ZenRUN Podcast in your favourite podcast app so new conversations land straight in your ears.
✨ Run easy. Run happy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who actually get it.
👉 zenrun.club
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
This week’s mindful moment invites you to reconnect with the ground beneath you—walk barefoot across different textures. If it’s safe and comfortable, take off your shoes and explore the surfaces around you: kitchen tiles, carpet, floorboards, grass, concrete. Notice the temperature, the texture, the way your feet adjust with each step.
Your gait will shift, your awareness will heighten, and your body will subtly respond. It’s a simple practice that awakens the senses and nourishes your nervous system. Barefoot time is grounding, calming, and a beautiful way to return to the present—one step at a time.
💛 Want running (and life) to feel a little lighter?
If you loved this Mindful Moment, you’ll enjoy The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a simple set of guided audios and tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and get back to enjoying movement again.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
Help us spread the word:
1️⃣ Enjoying the podcast? A quick like or review really helps other runners find it.
2️⃣ Got a story - or know a runner we should chat with? Message us on Facebook or Instagram, or email hello@zenrun.club
✨ Run happy. Run easy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who get it.
👉 zenrun.club
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Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
In this third check-in, I catch up with Ben Pyman as the Delirious WEST 2026 countdown slips into double digits – and the Adelaide heat turns things up a notch.
Ben shares how December really went (spoiler: life was busy, but consistency still won), why he’s happy with his mileage despite a few missed runs, and how he’s thinking about training smarter this year – not just harder. We talk openly about heat management, why long flat road runs can be more fatiguing than trails, and the importance of not trying to “catch up” missed sessions (a lesson learned the hard way last year).
This episode also dives deep into gear – from pack changes and shoe upgrades to battery stress, phone charging drama, and why small logistics can quietly drain energy during a multi-day event. Ben reflects on what worked at Delirious last year, what he’s simplifying this time around, and how a few thoughtful upgrades can remove unnecessary mental load.
There’s also plenty of banter – park run competitiveness, age-group honesty, finishing-line fantasies, and a shared appreciation for keeping things simple as race day gets closer.
A grounded, practical, and very real check-in from an athlete who knows exactly what matters at this stage of the journey.
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🏃♂️ Why You’ll Love This Episode
• Real talk about training through heat and disrupted weeks
• Why consistency beats “catch-up” mileage every time
• Trail running vs long flat road runs – recovery matters
• Smart decisions around events, tapers, and temptation
• Practical gear insights (packs, shoes, batteries, head torches)
• The mental load of navigation, tech, and tiny details
• Honest reflections from someone doing Delirious again – wiser this time
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
💛 Want your running to feel lighter again?
If this conversation resonated, you’ll love The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a set of guided audios and simple tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
A couple of BIG favours:
1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and review the podcast — it helps more runners discover it.
2️⃣ Come on the podcast and share your running journey, or refer someone you’d love me to interview (even if you don’t know them personally!). Let’s stop keeping the power of running a secret.
Find me on Facebook or Instagram at ZenRUN.club, or email hello@zenrun.club
🎧 Don’t miss an episode
Subscribe to the ZenRUN Podcast in your favourite podcast app so new conversations land straight in your ears.
✨ Run easy. Run happy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who actually get it.
🎙️ Explore all episodes:
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
In this Check-In 3 episode of the Delirious WEST 2026 series, I catch up with the wonderfully tough and straight-talking Sym Mercer – who is deep in the messy middle of training… with a not-so-cooperative hip.
Since we last spoke, Sym’s training took an unexpected turn after a big block led to a hospital visit, scans, bursitis, and a cyst that might be masking a stress fracture. Not ideal – especially with 13 weeks to the start line (less now!). But if there’s one thing Sym brings in spades, it’s attitude.
We talk about adjusting training on the fly – swapping running for gym, swimming, riding, paddling, and carefully reintroducing runs without blowing things up. There’s also a big focus on mindset: staying in motion when rest messes with your head, trusting the long game, and accepting that sometimes the goal is simply to get to the start line in one piece.
Sym also shares a behind-the-scenes look at planning the epic drive to WA, crew logistics, border biosecurity dramas (goodbye tomatoes and avocados 😅), FIFO work life, heat training in the Barkly, and why 13 weeks sounds manageable… but 92 days sounds terrifying.
This is a real, raw check-in about adapting, not quitting – and showing up even when the plan gets ripped up.
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You’ll hear:
• What happens when a big training block backfires
• Training around injury without losing momentum
• Why doing nothing can be harder than training
• Creative ways to maintain aerobic fitness when running is limited
• Heat training advantages (even when you hate the cold)
• Crew planning, road trips, and WA border food confiscations
• The power of attitude when things don’t go to plan
One thing’s clear – Sym is getting to the start line. How she gets there? That’s the story we’re watching unfold.
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
💛 Want your running to feel lighter again?
If this conversation resonated, you’ll love The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a set of guided audios and simple tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
A couple of BIG favours:
1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and review the podcast — it helps more runners discover it.
2️⃣ Come on the podcast and share your running journey, or refer someone you’d love me to interview (even if you don’t know them personally!). Let’s stop keeping the power of running a secret.
Find me on Facebook or Instagram at ZenRUN.club, or email hello@zenrun.club
🎧 Don’t miss an episode
Subscribe to the ZenRUN Podcast in your favourite podcast app so new conversations land straight in your ears.
✨ Run easy. Run happy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who actually get it.
👉 zenrun.club
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Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
This week’s mindful moment invites you to slow down a simple transition: put on something slowly and deliberately. Whether it’s your socks, a jacket, or your favourite jumper—take your time. Notice the texture of the fabric, the way your body moves into it, and the moment your skin meets cloth.
We move through these everyday moments on autopilot, but they’re full of opportunities to reconnect. Let this become a full-body check-in—a pause where breath and movement come together. Even the act of getting dressed can become a quiet ritual of awareness.
💛 Want running (and life) to feel a little lighter?
If you loved this Mindful Moment, you’ll enjoy The ZenRUN Reset Collection — a simple set of guided audios and tools to help you reset your running rhythm, clear your head, and get back to enjoying movement again.
👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset
Help us spread the word:
1️⃣ Enjoying the podcast? A quick like or review really helps other runners find it.
2️⃣ Got a story - or know a runner we should chat with? Message us on Facebook or Instagram, or email hello@zenrun.club
✨ Run happy. Run easy.
ZenRUN Club is a relaxed space for runners who want consistency without pressure — guided runs, simple tools, and people who get it.
👉 zenrun.club
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