In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I catch up with the very entertaining, very thoughtful, and very honest Warren Page after his first ever Delirious WEST 100-mile finish.
Warren came into the race with a meticulous training plan, a sports nutrition background, a huge support crew… and absolutely no idea just how much the event would challenge him mentally and emotionally. What unfolds is an incredible story of resilience, self-discovery, hallucinations, dirt naps, near-snake disasters, frozen aid stations, soul brothers on trail, and learning that sometimes the biggest battle isn’t your body… it’s your own expectations.
We talk about:
- What it’s really like to prepare for a 100-mile ultra while juggling work, family, life and training
- Why Warren believes strength training was a huge part of his success
- The importance of crew support and how his wife Emma became the ultimate crew chief
- The emotional rollercoaster of spending too long at aid stations and mentally “chasing time”
- Running through the night with hallucinations, loneliness and sleep deprivation
- Dirt naps, cold mornings and the magical sunrise leaving Cozy Corner
- Getting completely lost on the beach after Cozy Corner and nearly breaking down emotionally
- The terrifying moment Warren almost landed on a deadly dugite snake mid-stride
- Why ultra running completely levels the playing field and proves that runners don’t need to “look” a certain way
- The strange emotional comedown after finishing a huge event
- Why he’s already planning his return to Delirious next year
There are also SO many great little insights and tips sprinkled throughout this conversation, including:
- Don’t underestimate how much time aid stations can steal from you
- Change socks and look after your feet early and often
- Tiny dirt naps can completely reset your brain
- Pacing and crew support at night can make a massive difference
- Your fueling strategy matters enormously – especially late in the race when decision fatigue kicks in
- Training consistency over many months matters more than hero sessions
- Big goals are built through “small masterpieces” – one session, one rep, one run at a time
But honestly… this episode is bigger than just ultra running.
It’s about identity.
It’s about resilience.
It’s about what happens when ordinary people decide to attempt extraordinary things.
And Warren shares all of it with humour, honesty and zero ego.
Such a fun conversation. 😊
(Plus… there’s a LOT of talk about puffer jackets 😂)
Warren’’s previous episode – https://fitmindfitbody.co/episode-583-warren-page-walk-the-hills-build-the-legs-play-the-long-game/
Warren’s instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bronxtraining/
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Interested in the 2027 DW?
Go join the event Facebook Group so you don’t miss when the race opens for entries in June for new runners – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
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