Episode 436 - Delirious Athlete Check In 4 - Andy and Del Thompson: Adventures, Insights, and Prepping for Delirious West

This week, we check in with Andy and Del Thompson, who are deep into their preparations for the Delirious West 200-miler. From training in scorching summer conditions to tackling overnight running challenges, Andy and Del’s journey is one of determination, teamwork, and thoughtful planning.

Andy shares his “shock weekend” training experience, including long hours on challenging trails, and Del opens up about their strategic approach to pacing and nutrition during ultramarathons. They reflect on the importance of crew support and the unique camaraderie of the ultra-running community. With an upcoming trip to New Zealand for a major event, Andy and Del are juggling logistics, training, and family adventures.

Key Highlights:

• Training through extreme heat, earning the “toasty badge” for a run in 38+°C weather.

• Insights from a challenging “shock weekend” training session with long-distance runs and trail-sweeping.

• Prepping for New Zealand events and planning logistics for multi-day ultras.

• Strategies for staying fuelled, hydrated, and mentally strong during ultra races.

• The role of humour, teamwork, and pacing strategies in their training approach.

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