Somehow, things escalated.
We chat about how he found the ultra community, his complicated history with Delirious and why, despite having some very good reasons not to return, he’s decided there might be another chapter left in this particular story.
And then there’s the Great Southern Beer Run.
Ben and a group of very experienced mates have come up with a slightly unusual way of tackling the 200 miler together. There is beer involved. Quite a lot of beer, actually. But as Ben explains, the idea behind it is less about the beer and much more about how they want to experience those five days together.
First though, Ben has a completely different challenge ahead of him: Melbourne Marathon.
This could be a very entertaining journey to follow.
Thinking about taking on Delirious West yourself?
If the stories in this series are giving you that little itch to be part of it, have a look at the event details and see whether 2027 might be your year.
Delirious WEST event website:
https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
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