In their final check-in before Delirious West, ultra couple Andy and Del Thompson are keeping it real, calm, and kind of hilarious. With their house in full packing chaos, kids to prep for while they’re away, and lists galore, Andy shares their thoughtful, practical, and sometimes cheeky approach to pre-race prep.
This episode covers everything from 5K-a-day fundraising for brain cancer, to managing early signs of plantar fasciitis with tape, to building a camper-van aid station that’s part spreadsheet, part snack shop. They also unpack the new course direction, discuss pacing tips for the notoriously tough Mount Clare section, and share why “four kilometres per hour” is the magic number in race planning.
There’s plenty of banter about hallucinations, dirt naps, and the importance of waking up to coffee, plus a new go-to snack idea: frozen Nutella crepes.
Key Highlights:
•Running 315km in February as part of a daily 5K challenge
•Injury management: early plantar signs & taping hacks
•Camper prep: sticky notes, frozen snacks, and lots of noodles
•Course reversal reflections and pacing strategy insights
•How they plan for crew sleep, night aid stations, and trail hallucinations
•“It is what it is”—why mindset is everything when things get tough
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