In this episode, I catch up with my daughter and fellow Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 runner, Nikki Frost, who’s had a very… colourful four to six weeks of training. And by colourful, I mean she left half her stomach contents scattered across the Dandenongs. 🤢😂
But as always, she’s honest, funny, and refreshingly optimistic about the whole adventure.
Get ready for:
• The disastrous Roller Coaster Ultra where Nikki started vomiting at 10km… and didn’t stop until the finish line
• Why sticking with “the gels that once worked” backfired in spectacular fashion
• Her teeth literally hurting after the race (yep, it was that acidic 😬)
• How Coco Pops and a double espresso have now become her pre-run ritual
• The plan to finally dial in her nutrition before taking on 200 miles
• Her next challenge: Mount Buller Sky Run… which she hasn’t researched at all 😅
• Our mother–daughter chat about hill training, Stairmasters, and my backyard-ultra-style hill repeats
• Why Delirious is more of a “moving picnic” than a race
• Plenty of banter — including threats to run away if either of us vomits again
Why You’ll Love This Episode:
• It’s honest, relatable ultra training chaos
• Nikki reminds us that you can be underprepared, overconfident, and still absolutely give something a crack
• We talk real food, real problems, and real solutions
• It’s a great reminder that for Delirious, nutrition isn’t just important — it’s everything
• And… it’s also a mother–daughter comedy show 🥰
Next Big Steps for Nikki:
• Test solid foods (Clif cookies first!)
• Survive the Mount Buller Sky Run
• Keep experimenting with “moving picnic” nutrition
• Build confidence heading into the big April adventure
Can’t wait for her next check-in — hopefully with less vomit and more snacks!
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