Guest: Craig Jeffrey – Academic, anthropologist, ultra-runner, and 2025 Delirious W.E.S.T podium finisher (yes, he came third—solo and uncrewed – i.e. Screwed!).
Get Ready For: A refreshingly honest, intelligent, and quietly inspiring intro chat with Craig Jeffrey—who’s balancing ultra-training with academic leadership, fatherhood, and the occasional run-to-a-business-meeting-with-a-suit-in-his-backpack situation.
Why You’ll Love This Episode:
• 🧠 How an anthropologist views ultra running (hint: it’s more than just km’s)
• 🥉 Why Craig is back for another 200-miler after placing third in 2025
• 🕒 The “sleep strategy” lessons he learned the hard way
• 💼 How he fits 120K training weeks into a demanding professional life
• 🧠 Deja vu, hippocampus shutdown, and why your brain might start time-traveling mid-race
• 💬 “Running is how I process the world. It’s not a hobby—it’s how I live.”
Tips from the Trail:
• Don’t overthink your sleep schedule—listen to your body, not the plan.
• Train by stacking everyday runs into your commute—flexibility beats perfection.
• If you’re not “feeling fast,” shift the goal to “keep going”—and honour your training.
Follow Craig’s Journey:
Tune in each month as we catch up with Craig on his road to the 2026 Delirious W.E.S.T 200 — where he’s aiming to go faster, stay smarter, and maybe sneak in a gym session… or not.
Craig’s previous podcast episode – https://fitmindfitbody.co/episode-486-craig-jefferys-running-through-the-fog-and-the-delirium/
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
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