Episode 547 – 2026 Delirious Series – From Stairs to Sky Races: Karin Ridley’s Mountain Adventure Before Delirious 2026

by Michelle Frost | Nov 12, 2025 | podcast

In this episode, we catch up with the ever-cheerful Karin Ridley — freshly minted grandmother (aka “Gigi” 😍) and one of our Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 athletes. Karin’s been balancing a demanding work roster, new grandbaby cuddles, and a whole lot of hill...

Episode 546 – 2026 Delirious Series – Plodding with Purpose: Craig Jeffrey’s Big-Mileage Build for Kosciuszko & Beyond

by Michelle Frost | Nov 11, 2025 | podcast

In this first check-in for Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026, I catch up with Craig Jeffrey — who’s clocking a casual 160 km a week as he gears up for the Kosciuszko 100 Miler 😅. We chat about what it really takes to bounce back from a 200-miler, why “average” is just a...

Episode 545 – MM 195 – Lean against something

by Michelle Frost | Nov 6, 2025 | podcast

This week’s mindful moment is a quiet invitation to rest: lean against something. It might be a wall, a tree, a fence—whatever’s nearby. Gently press your back or shoulder into it and allow yourself to feel fully supported. Close your eyes if that feels good, and take...

Episode 544 – 2026 Delirious Series – Bee Stings, Grit & Gait Fixes – Gabe’s Road to Delirious West 2026

by Michelle Frost | Nov 5, 2025 | podcast

In this first check-in with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Gabe Alves, we dive into a wild few weeks that included a bee sting in the middle of the WA outback, lessons in resilience, and a surprising breakthrough in running technique. From dodging anaphylaxis on a remote...

Episode 543 – 2026 Delirious Series – Back Stronger: Ben Pyman’s Hills, Learnings, and Carb-Loading Lessons

by Michelle Frost | Nov 4, 2025 | podcast

In this first Delirious W.E.S.T. 2026 check-in, we catch up with South Australian ultra-runner Ben Pyman — fresh off the Yurrebilla Ultramarathon and right in the rhythm of training for the big 100-miler. Ben shares what it was like revisiting Yurrebilla eight years...

Episode 542 – 2026 Delirious Series – Nikki Frost’s Check In- No Poles, No Plan, Just Grit – Nikki’s First Check-In

by Michelle Frost | Oct 31, 2025 | podcast

In this warm, honest, and slightly chaotic first check-in, we sit down with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Nikki Frost (yes, Michelle’s daughter!) to hear how her prep is tracking for her first 200-miler. Nikki might live in the city, train mostly on concrete (and...