In this second check-in with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Craig Jeffrey, we dive straight into one of Australia’s toughest mountain races — the Kosciuszko 100 miler — and unpack what it really takes to keep moving forward when conditions (and your body) aren’t playing nice
Craig shares a raw, honest race debrief covering brutal alpine winds, unexpected snow crossings, stomach battles, sore knees, smashed toenails… and still finding moments of flow late in the race.
This is a conversation about experience, self-trust, and learning to race yourself — not the clock, not the field.
Get ready for:
• 🌬️ Running in 100km/h winds on exposed alpine walkways
• ❄️ Snow fields, sleet, and freezing rain at 2am
• 🧂 A classic ultra mistake (hello salt tab 🤢) — and the lesson it delivered
• 💪 Why Craig felt strongest in the last 40km
• 🦶 “Runner’s toe” (yes, it’s a thing) and why toenails are overrated
• 🧠 Racing at 3/10 effort — and trusting that it’s enough
• ❤️ Why movement, sunlight, and being told “well done” actually matter more than we think
Craig finished Kosci in 26 hours 46 minutes in seriously tough conditions — and somehow still sounds calm, curious, and grateful.
A brilliant reminder that ultra running isn’t about forcing… it’s about patience, perspective, and putting one foot in front of the other.
🎧 Perfect listening if you love long trails, big thinking, and athletes who race with their heads and their hearts.
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