Shane Connolly is currently travelling around Europe, lives out of a Troopy when he’s back in Australia, and has signed up for his first 200 miler.

This feels entirely consistent with the rest of his life. 😂

In this first catch-up for the Delirious West 2027 series, we get to know Shane and how a bloke who discovered he was pretty handy at a 5K rather quickly found himself wanting to run much, much further.

There’s a travelling lifestyle that has taken him around Australia and now Europe, a love of exploring places on foot, and a tendency to choose running challenges that scare him just enough to keep things interesting.

We also chat about why Shane spent three months living near the course before his first 100 miler, what he’s learned from volunteering at Delirious for the past two years, and the slightly unusual Delirious training block currently happening somewhere between the Dolomites, France and whatever country comes next.

There is one small complication involving a knee.

And Shane is also, by his own admission, very competitive.

This could get interesting.

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 Event 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.”

👉 Feel Like a Runner Again

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Ashling Rogan isn’t entirely sure she’d call herself a runner.

Which is interesting, because she’s currently training for the Delirious W.E.S.T. 100 miler. 😂

In this first catch-up for the Delirious West 2027 series, we get to know Ash and how running went from something easy and convenient to something that became much more important in her life.

There were some pretty tough years along the way, and running gradually became a place where Ash could get some time for herself, disappear onto the trails for a few hours and discover she might be capable of more than she thought.

Somewhere in there, things escalated rather quickly into ultras.

We also chat about the Delirious 100, why an event that once seemed completely unreachable started to look a little different after Ash experienced it from the other side, and the fact that this adventure is becoming something of a family affair.

Oh, and apparently Ash runs to terrible music.

Her words, not mine. 😂

There’s plenty to follow between now and March, and I’m really looking forward to seeing where this one goes.

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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387

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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2. I’m always looking for runners to interview. If you, or someone you know, has a running story to share, I’d love to hear from you.

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How often do you expect every run to feel exactly the same?

This week’s ZenRUN Moment is a gentle reminder that every run meets a different version of you. Some days you feel energised, strong, and ready to go. Other days your legs feel heavy, your mind is busy, or you’re simply running on empty. Instead of fighting those days or wishing you felt different, today’s invitation is to let your run meet you where you are.

If you’re feeling tired, run a little softer. If life has been stressful, slow the pace and let your breathing settle. If you’re feeling flat, simply enjoy moving your body without expecting a personal best. Your run doesn’t have to prove anything. By adjusting your expectations to match the day, you create space to enjoy running instead of battling against it.

There’s a lesson here that reaches well beyond running. We spend so much of life comparing today with yesterday or expecting ourselves to perform at our best all the time. But real progress comes from working with ourselves, not against ourselves. On your next run, notice how you’re feeling before you decide how the run should unfold. You might discover that the runs where you stop fighting yourself become the ones you needed most.

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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