Well, this is a little different.

I’m usually the one asking everyone else about their Delirious training, but Ben Pyman has decided it’s my turn to answer the questions. 😂

So for the next six months, Ben is taking over the interviewer’s chair and following my own journey towards the Delirious W.E.S.T. 200 miler.

For this first chat, we go right back to where running started for me, from growing up on King Island to rediscovering it in my twenties and eventually wondering whether I was stubborn enough to take on something as ridiculous as Delirious.

We also revisit my slightly complicated history with this race, including the very different experiences of 2025 and 2026, and what I think needs to change before I line up again in March.

Apparently I’ve now publicly committed to more strength training, losing a few kilos and actually fixing the cable machine that has been providing me with a very convenient excuse not to use it.

Ben may regret agreeing to hold me accountable. 😂

This is the start of my Delirious West 2027 journey, and this time I’m on the other side of the microphone.

If the stories in this series are giving you that little itch to be part of it, have a look at the event details and see whether 2027 might be your year.

• Delirious WEST event website: deliriouswest200miler.com.au
• Event Facebook group: Join the Delirious West Facebook group

Running used to clear your head. Now it’s another thing weighing on it. Let’s change that.

If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do, Feel Like a Runner Again is for you.

This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself.

Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.”

👉 Find out more about Feel Like a Runner Again

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Jacqueline Catania already knows Delirious W.E.S.T. pretty well.

She’s finished the 100 miler, attempted the 200, and in 2027 she’s coming back with one fairly simple goal: get to the finish line.

Although, after what happened last time, there’s now an awful lot more science involved. 😂

In this first catch-up for the Delirious West 2027 series, we go back to Jackie’s sporting background, how running somehow became the chosen sport despite being the weakest part of her triathlon days, and why these ridiculously long events actually give this very busy mum something she doesn’t get much of in everyday life.

We also talk about her 2026 Delirious attempt.

Things didn’t exactly go to plan, and what happened has turned Jackie into what she describes as her own “science experiment”, complete with sweat testing, calculations, spreadsheets and a whole lot of lessons she’ll be taking into 2027.

There’s also Feral coming up, training squeezed around three very busy kids, and a strong argument that life at the back of the pack might actually be where the party is.

Plenty to follow with Jackie over the next few months.

If the stories in this series are giving you that little itch to be part of it, have a look at the event details and see whether 2027 might be your year.

Delirious WEST event website: https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/

Event Facebook group: Join the Delirious West Facebook group

If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do - Feel Like a Runner Again is for you.

This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself.

Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.”

👉 Find out more about Feel Like a Runner Again

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What do you do the moment your run finishes?

This week’s ZenRUN Moment is all about those first few minutes after you stop running. For many of us, the run ends with a tap of the watch and we immediately switch back into life mode. We pull out our phone, think about what’s next, jump in the car, or rush home. But what if you gave yourself just a minute or two before moving on?

When your run finishes, slow down instead of speeding up. Walk gently for a couple of minutes. Feel your breathing settle. Notice your heartbeat gradually slowing. Look around and take in where you are. Let your body absorb everything it’s just done. This small transition helps your mind catch up with your body, turning the end of your run into a moment of reflection rather than an abrupt stop.

It’s a simple habit, but it can completely change how you feel about your run. Instead of feeling like you’ve rushed from one task to the next, you create a sense of completion. You give yourself permission to enjoy what you’ve just achieved before stepping back into the rest of your day.

On your next run, resist the urge to rush off. Give yourself those extra couple of minutes and notice how different it feels when you truly finish your run, rather than simply stopping it.

Small moments of awareness like this can completely change the way running feels.

💛 Running used to clear your head. Now it’s another thing weighing on it. Let’s change that.

If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do, Feel Like a Runner Again is for you.

This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself.

Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.”

👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/feel-like-a-runner-again

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